MAGNIFICENT MIND AT ANY AGE

Psychiatrist Daniel Amen offers advice on how to keep the brain healthy and improve mental functioning.

Myelin helps the brain work more efficiently. It is a white, fatty substance that wraps brain cells. Cells wrapped with myelin works 10 times more efficiently.

Myelin Disruption Caused by:

• smoking
• drinking
• drug abuse
• brain trauma
• lousy diet
• too much stress
• not enough sleep

Natural Supplement Benefits

• Can be very effective
• Fewer side effects
• Less expensive
• Does not affect insurability

Natural Supplement Concerns

• Not covered by insurance
• Can have side effects
• Lack of quality control
• Can get wrong advice

Many Ways to Heal Brain

• Natural Supplements
• Psychological exercises
• Physical exercise
• Great nutrition
• If needed, medication

ADD: Hallmark Symptoms

• Short attention span
• Distractibility
• Disorganization
• Poor impulse control

Treating ADD

• Find out the type
• Supplements or meds based on the type
• Clean up the diet
• Exercise
• Eliminating food dyes
• Fish oil

ANTs

• Automatic
• Negative
• Thoughts

4 Questions to combat ANTs

• Is It True?
• Can I absolutely know that it is true?
• How do I feel when I believe that thought?
• Who would I be without that thought?

Natural Treatments For Anxiety

• Hypnosis
• Meditation
• Music therapy
• Kava kava
• Lavender aromatherapy

Five Ways To Boost Willpower

• Maintain a healthy blood sugar
• Get good sleep
• Clearly stated reinforced goals
• You have to practice willpower
• Balance your brain chemistry

12 Prescriptions to help develop a brain healthy life and magnificent mind at any age
#1 - Love Your Brain
#2 - Protect Your Brain
#3 - Stop Poisoning Your Brain
#4 - Protect Your Memory

To Boost Your Memory

• Exercise
• Supplements
• Gingo Biloba
• Sage
• Huperzine A

#5 - Good Sleep is Essential

Sleep Help - Natural Supplements

• Melatonin
• Valerian
• Kava Kava
• 5HTP

#6 - Learn Brain Healthy Ways to Deal With Pain

Natural Treatments for Pain

• Fish Oil
• Acupuncture
• Music Therapy
• Hypnosis

#7 - You Need a Brain Healthy Diet

A Brain Healthy Diet Includes

• Lean Protein
• Low glycemic, high fiber carbohydrates
• Healthy fats, especially Omega-3 fatty acids

#8 - Exercise Is Fountain of Youth
#9 - Mental Exercise

Mental Exercise Examples

• New dance steps
• Crossword puzzles
• Learning a musical instrument
• Exploring a new country or language

University of Cambridge Study
Those who drank heavily, smoked, didn't exercise and had a poor diet had the same risk of dying at 60 than someone with healthy lifestyle at 74.

#10 - Notice What You Love About Your Life a Lot More Than What You Don't
#11 - Notice What You Love About Other People a Lot more Than What You Don't
#12 - Develop Resilience