NOOTROPICS AND BRAIN HEALTH HERBS
– HERBAL BOTANICAL FOOD-GRADE NOOTROPICS
THAT DIANA WALKER RECOMMENDS
Instead of the pharmaceutical Nootropics, a much better choice for people would be to use NATURAL brain boosters and adaptogens. Look at some of these Natural Brain Boosters and Adaptogens:
Rhodiola Rosea
- Rhodiola Rosea is an adaptogenic herb. Adaptogens are herbs that help to restore, balance and protect your body.
- By taking rhodiola rosea, you are helping your body to handle the stresses of life more effectively, that gets flung your way.
- When you take a supplement, you improve your mood and you also decrease that anxious state that sometimes comes about when you are experiencing burnout. For those who are highly stressed, rhodiola rosea help to reduce mental fatigue.
- College students find this herb particularly beneficial when they are writing exams because it helps them cope with the stress.
- Further research is required to determine what the optimal doses should be.
Panax Ginseng (Korean Ginseng)
- This is another ancient medicinal plant that increases brain function.
- When you take a single dose which is about 200–400 mg of Panax Ginseng, you reduce brain fatigue and find that you can handle difficult mental tasks, such as working with high mathematical problems, etc.
- Research doesn’t show yet just how Panax Ginseng is able to boost brain function as yet and it could well be due to its strong anti-inflammatory properties and effects; properties which help in protecting the brain from oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is when our cells get “rusty” when we breathe due to oxidative stress – caused by free radicals, which are unstable molecules that damage or oxidize cells throughout our body. To put it bluntly, free radicals can have serious consequences to our health because they contribute to disease.
- There are other studies which show that the body might get too used to taking in ginseng and therefore its positive effects become less after using it for a few months. More research is obviously required to find out just what the long-term effects are. NOTE: Sunrider Herbs always have positive effects!!! Even if you use them for almost 30 years, almost daily, like I have! Tei Fu Chen, Founder of Sunrider and Master Herbalist, emphasizes that he has created his formulas in a very unique way, that cannot be replicated. Learn more in my newsletters. Korean Ginseng is in several Sunrider formulas.
Ginkgo Biloba
- This must surely be one of the most used herbs around, particularly in Germany and France, and one of the best-researched herbs.
- This old tree has been around since ancient days. Today it is still going strong because it obviously works!
- Extracts of the leaves are used which have a positive effect on the brain. If you take it for 6 weeks or so, it is said that you will start noticing the beneficial effects of Ginkgo Biloba. This herb can help improve blood flow to the brain, improve memory, improve focus and more.
- It is known to decrease the levels of cortisol which is a stress hormone of the body.
- Not all studies, however, show the beneficial effects of this old tree, and more research continues to be carried out to better understand just how effective this tree is on mental health and brain function.
Lion’s Mane Mushroom
In Chinese medicine, you will find lions mane mushroom which is amazing to use and it is recommended you use it for about 3-months to a year, even longer.
Cannabidiol Oil or CBD
This oil comes from the hemp plant and has been shown from clinical studies to support the brain as well as the nervous system. People have much emotional stress today and it helps to lower stress and support the parasympathetic nervous system – responsible for hormone balance and digestive health.
Rosemary Essential Oil
Whether you use it in a diffuser, apply it topically or use it in cooking, rosemary oil is a wonderful natural herb for the brain and nervous system.
Omega 3 Fish Oil
Omega-3 fats are a must-have when it comes to cognitive function. They play a very important role in the cell membranes of neurons. Deficiencies in omega-3 in both humans and animals have been shown to be correlated with increased mental health problems and even worse, a higher risk of suicide.
Nootropics and Brain Health Herbs and ADRENAL GLANDS
The adrenal glands could be described as your body’s battery, and when it is flat, like your car, it needs to be recharged and maintained as well. So much energy is used up and when that happens, if the ‘battery’ is not being recharged, it gets drained, and eventually falls flat.
In traditional Chinese medicine, there are wonderful and natural remedies to help.
Diana’s NOTE: I have benefited from Sunrider Chinese Herbs for nearly 30 years. Fortunately the combinations of herbs and formulas that Dr. Tei Fu Chen provides, can be eaten daily and are safe and “Food Grade Herbs”.
Sunrider plant-based herbal nutrition is based on Ancient Chinese Formulas:
https://www.diana2.com/A_to_Z_Sunrider_Products.html
RELAX!
The top remedy is to stop working so hard if it is causing you so much stress. You need to take some time off to unplug. If you really want to be healthy, you need to get some downtime – walks in nature, no cell phone activity, getting into a good story, having lunch with a best friend and doing stuff that takes you away from the daily grind and all of its stresses.
SLEEP!
A really simple way you can recharge your adrenals is to get a good night’s sleep.
NOOTROPICS AND BRAIN HEALTH HERBS PLANT-BASED!
Supplementing your diet with certain herbal adaptogens will also benefit your Adrenal Glands.
Licorice Root Extract, Ginseng, and the B vitamins all support adrenal health. – remember to check in with your healthcare provider before you make changes in your diet or your fitness regime.
NOOTROPICS AND BRAIN HEALTH HERBS AREN’T REALLY A NEW IDEA
Nootropics aren’t really a new idea because humans have always been gravitating towards chemicals and foods that help them feel sharp, quick, happy and content. Caffeine is a Nootropic!
Read Parts 1 and 2 of Nootropics and Brain Health here:
https://dianawalker.com/nootropics-and-brain-health-part-1-of-3/
and here:
https://dianawalker.com/nootropics-and-brain-health-part-2-of-3/
Our brains are using only about 20% of our energy when at rest, says National Geographic, and therefore our thinking ability is greatly affected by what we eat and the number of calories and nutrients we take in.
Nootropics can play an important role in keeping our brains running effectively.
The long-term effects of our basic lifestyle practices cannot be ignored
For good brain health, we need to keep our brains active – to use them and not lose them. Exercise your brain with the right activities, get plenty of physical exercises, eat a healthy whole-food (close to nature) diet, not overeating, and remembering to get good quality sleep are activities, which if you comply with them, your brain can be working effectively for you for the rest of your days! It’s that simple, really.
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