The Foundations of a Healthy Mind
The foundations of a healthy mind begin with taking care of your body. Exercising and eating healthy foods should be the main focus of taking care of both your body and brain.
Certain foods and supplements can pave the way for a healthy-functioning mind. Fish Oil, which is high in the Omega-3 fatty-acids EPA and DHA, can be one of the most important supplements for a healthy brain, as your brain contains high levels of these two nutrients. A multivitamin also helps keep your body and mind in good health since getting all the vitamins and minerals from diet alone is almost impossible. Nuts, such as walnuts and almonds, are good natural sources of the “good” fats (monunsaturated and polyunsaturated) that can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Walnuts are also a natural source of Omega-3′s.
Exercising is probably the most underrated factor for maintaining a healthy mind. Exercising increases blood flow to your brain which keeps your brain functioning at a much higher and youthful level. Countless medical articles and studies have proven this over and over again. This should not be underestimated.
Cognitive exercises, such as word and math games (for example, Scrabble and Sudoku puzzles) and reading also help keep your brain “fit” and operating at a higher level. Incorporating these activities into your daily life is crucial to give you an edge on in life and keep your brain operating flawlessly.
An all around healthy lifestyle is the basic foundation of a healthy mind. Where your body goes your mind will follow.
