POOR
MEMORY
About Poor
Memory
Occasional
memory lapses are a natural part of life at any age, and memory should not
necessarily deteriorate with age unless there is also Alzheimer’s disease.
Most memory lapses have nothing to do with this disease, however, and
with proper diet and nutrition the memory should remain good until well into old
age.
Reasons
for memory loss can include insufficient supply of necessary nutrients to the
brain, high cholesterol and triglycerides, insufficient nutrients to make
relevant neurotransmitters, free radical damage caused by oxidation, menopause
or peri-menopause, allergies, candidiasis, stress, thyroid disorders,
hypoglycaemia and poor circulation to the brain. Boredom and not paying attention to what needs to be
remembered can also be a cause for poor memory.
Nutrition Facts
& Diet Advice for Poor Memory
Consider the following nutrition guidelines:
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Eat
a diet high in raw and lightly steamed vegetables.
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Eat
brewer’s yeast (unless you have candidiasis), brown rice, millet,
wheatgerm, soybeans, nuts, seeds, legumes, and organic eggs.
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Eat
oily fish such as mackerel, salmon, herring, sardine, pilchard at least
three times per week. When
not eating these, take fish oil supplements.
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Avoid
sugar and anything containing sugar, white flour, white rice and all
refined food.
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Avoid
alcohol.
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Consider
having hair mineral analysis to investigate the possibility of heavy metal
toxicity which can impair mental functioning.
Health Supplements
for Poor Memory
Often, a combination of
supplements may help in alleviating this condition. You may
wish to consult a nutritional therapist for personal advice.
Supplements that may be helpful in alleviating symptoms are
shown below:
(please
also read this important notice concerning supplement
medical claims)
Also
consider:
Recommended Books
health book - Optimum Nutrition Bible, The
Optimum Nutrition for Your Child's Mind (Paperback)
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