MAGNIFICENT MIND AT ANY AGE

Some slides from Daniel G. Amen's lecture. He proposes the use of natural supplements to keep the brain healthy and improve mental functioning.

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

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

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

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

Prescription #1
Love Your Brain

Prescription #2
Protect Your Brain

Prescription #3
Stop Poisoning Your Brain

Prescription #4
Protect Your Memory

To Boost Your Memory

• Exercise
• Supplements - Ginko Biloba, Sage, Huperzine A

Prescription #5
Good Sleep Is Essential

Prescription #6
Learn Brain Healthy Ways to Deal With Pain

Natural Treatments for Pain

• Fish Oil
• Acupuncture
• Music Therapy
• Hypnosis

Prescription #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

Prescription #8
Exercise Is Fountain Of Youth

Prescription #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

• Drank heavily
• Smokes
• Didn't exercise
• Poor diet
• At 60 had same risk of dying as someone with healthy lifestyle at 74!

Prescription #10
Notice What You Love About Your Life A Lot More Than What You Don't

Prescription #11
Notice What You Love About Other People A Lot More Than What You Don't

Prescription #12
Develop Resilience