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L-carnosine . Helps with nerve repair . Increases activity in the frontal cortex and lessens stress induced damage to the brain and kidneys .
Pregnenolone . A natural hormone which is the precursor to all the other hormones . It can boost memory and moods . It helps with learning , reduces stress hormones , increases energy , and boosts immunity .
Turmeric .
A great antiinflammatory . Has been shown to be effective at lowering C-reactive protein .
Movement with focus . Doing things automatically and routinely does not stimulate the brain . Focus promotes the growth of new nerve pathways . Doing movement slowly with focus is even more powerful .
Learning
2 . new things is rocket fuel
for the brain . Taking classes , visiting new places , learning new recipes , etc . forms new brain patterns w h i c h equates to an increased sense of aliveness .
Gentleness increases our vitality , awareness , and sensitivity . Force does the opposite .
Have fun . A childlike playful attitude is good for our brains .
Take drugs only when necessary .
Cognitive decline can be a side effect of drugs .
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L-carnosine . Helps with nerve repair . Increases activity in the frontal cortex and lessens stress induced damage to the brain and kidneys .

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Pregnenolone . A natural hormone which is the precursor to all the other hormones . It can boost memory and moods . It helps with learning , reduces stress hormones , increases energy , and boosts immunity .

Turmeric .

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A great antiinflammatory . Has been shown to be effective at lowering C-reactive protein .

Beyond foods and nutrients , there are other lifestyle components necessary for the brain to thrive . Here are some important ones :

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Movement with focus . Doing things automatically and routinely does not stimulate the brain . Focus promotes the growth of new nerve pathways . Doing movement slowly with focus is even more powerful .

Learning

2 . new things is rocket fuel

for the brain . Taking classes , visiting new places , learning new recipes , etc . forms new brain patterns w h i c h equates to an increased sense of aliveness .

3 .

Gentleness increases our vitality , awareness , and sensitivity . Force does the opposite .

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Have fun . A childlike playful attitude is good for our brains .

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Take drugs only when necessary .

Cognitive decline can be a side effect of drugs .

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