We know that the foods we eat affect the body. But they may have even more of an influence on how the brain works—and levels of energy and how it handles its tasks. Mood, motivation and mental performance are powerfully influenced by diet. There are certain foods and or nutrients that make a huge difference in how we live and perform throughout our daily lives.

The brain is an extremely active organ, metabolically speaking, and as such tends to be very picky and demanding when it comes to eating. While it may be used to and demand junk food, for instance, it Needs foods that are high in certain fatty acids for optimal brain health. The health of your brain depends not only on how much (or little) fat you eat but on what kind it is. Intellectual performance requires the specific type of fat found most commonly in fish, known as Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega 3 is found in certain fish oils, mostly from the salmon species in fresh water and the oily salt water types such as sardines, extremely rich in omega 3's, tuna, mackerel and others, to name a few.

Omega 3's are critical to the outer layers of brain cells, through which all nerve signals must pass. Also, as learning and memory create new connections between nerve cells, new membrane cells must be formed to contain these connections. A good analogy might be adding ram to your computers motherboard. Anyhow, omega 3 is crucial to these brain components.

It's possible to boost alertness, memory and stress resistance by supplying food components that are found in important brain neurotransmitters. One of them is choline, the fat-like B vitamin found in eggs. Choline has been found to improve memory and reaction time functions in people, especially the aging population. Also, choline has been proven to increase endurance in athletes, especially runners. Here are some other brain boosters, all readily available...

Sugar can make you sharp—although no one can figure out what is the right dose at the right time. Carbohydrates are also effective, especially when eaten with no protein or fat, may also be mentally soothing. Peanut butter is a good example and works for me when I need a quick pick me upper. Then, there's chocolate! Chocolate has been shown to increase endorphins, opiate like chemicals secreted by the nervous system that stimulate feelings of pleasure and well being. Now I know why I'm addicted to anything chocolate.

There is a huge amount of information available on brain metabolism, but following a diet rich in omega 3 is a solid proven foundation for anyone to start with. Bon appetit'.

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Many factors can affect our memory including illness, aging, drinking too much, exercising too little and eating poorly. Memory problems are often associated with the build up of toxins in the brain. There is, however, plenty that we can do to boost our mental agility.

What you can do to help treat memory problems

• Avoid drinking alcohol. Alcohol can damage the brain and the nervous system.
• Avoid smoking. Smoking can have an adverse effect on the brain and can reduce the blood flow to the brain.
• Avoid toxic chemicals - in particular fluoride and aluminium. Individually these chemicals are toxic to the brain but combined they are very toxic. Other toxic materials that can cause brain problems include heavy metals such as mercury, lead and cadmium.
• Cleanse your body - including the toxins that have built up in the brain.
• Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables for their antioxidant capacities.
• Cut down on the high fat, high sugar convenience foods - these also contain toxins in the form of additives and preservatives.
• Make sure that you get plenty of sleep, as sleep deprivation can cause memory problems and decrease mental efficiency.
• Make opportunities to use your brain and memory - do puzzles, learn a new language or musical instrument, go to classes and study something different, take up a challenging hobby etc.
• Get lots of exercise which can improve the blood circulation to the brain and nervous system. Exercise also helps you to relax.
• Vitamins and minerals can help to improve your memory

o The B vitamins are the most important vitamins for the brain and nervous system and they promote their effective operation. Deficiencies in folic acid and other B vitamins can lead to memory loss, mental confusion, depression and cognitive impairment.

o Zinc helps prevent the damage to the brain caused by free radicals. It also improves the function of neurotransmitters. People with zinc deficiencies have decreased memory and poor attentions spans.

o Magnesium helps the nervous system to function and to transmit nerve impulses.

o Vitamin C is required for the production of neurotransmitters and as an antioxidant it helps to prevent damage to the brain cells by free radicals.

o Choline and lecithin can directly affect the neurotransmitters in the brain and are positively linked to good memory.

Herbs for memory problems Herbs such as gingko biloba, ginseng and gotu kola can have beneficial effects on the brain and nervous system. Case Study: Vitamin B12 deficiency and mental functioning Miss S. was 69 years of age and she had the following signs and symptoms:

• She was becoming increasingly unsteady on her feet - she had no difficulty during the day, but was unable to walk if she got up from her bed at night. When she was in the dark her walking became increasingly difficult.
• She had a marked loss of balance, due to increased sensations in her feet and legs.
• She was also showing some deterioration in mental functioning.

These problems are characteristic of a vitamin B 12 deficiency. A vitamin B12 deficiency is likely to occur in the elderly and may be associated with thyroid disease and diabetes. She was initially given vitamin B12 injections.

Vitamin B 12 tablet supplements, as well as the rest of the B group vitamins and a multivitamin and mineral supplement would be necessary for the long terms improvement and treatment of Miss S's condition.

Memory and mental function problems are associated with toxicity in the brain as well as deficiencies in nutrients that are needed for brain health. You can discover how to effectively and safely cleanse your body with your copy of Safe Colon Cleansing: Your Good Health Guide. Get your copy today and start on the road to a better memory and improved overall health.

Dr Jenny Tylee is an experienced health professional who is passionate about health and wellbeing. She believes that health is not just absence of disease and seeks to actively promote vitality and wellness through empowering others. She encourages people to improve their health by quit smoking, cleansing their body, taking essential vitamin and mineral supplement and many other methods, including herbal remedies.

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