7 Surefire Tips to Double Your Brain Power!

[Vernon Stewart]

We live in an age when the expanse and content of knowledge seems to
increase exponentially on a daily basis.
The good news is that with so much Information Technology at our
disposal, learning and taking in new information becomes an easier
process.
And that means keeping your brain in tip-top mental (and physical!)
condition
So, if you want to keep all the progress and advance of knowledge in
the twenty first century at the tip of your brain cells, here are 7
sure fire tips to help keep your brain mentally charged and so boost
your brain power!
1. Get Sufficient Exercise: Physical exercise is good for your brain
as well as your body. Exercise increases the flow of Oxygen to your
brain, helping to improve your concentration and allowing you to think
clearer, sharper and faster. And the more you exercise your brain, the
better it will perform and the better you will feel. You will be able
to concentrate better, make decisions faster, solve problems more
quickly and be more creative. And now we know that exercise also helps
to promote the growth of new brain cells.
2. Get a Good Night's Sleep. Research from the University of
California suggests that if you have been awake for 21 hours straight,
your abilities are equivalent to someone who is legally drunk. Sleep
allows your brain to process new memories, practice new skills and
solve problems. So a good night's sleep is essential to boost your
brain power. How many hours sleep constitutes a good night's sleep
will vary between individuals, but between 6 - 8 hours sleep is
normally considered to be sufficient.
3. Stay off the Carbohydrates. An excess of simple carbohydrates in
your diet (such as processed flour and sugary foods) can cause your
body to go through "sugar highs" and "sugar blues". And the resulting
effect is bad for your brain, causing you to be irritable and
inattentive. It's much better to consume in your diet complex
carbohydrates, such as vegetables and legumes. These foods will supply
your brain with a steady source of energy, so helping to boost your
brain power.
4. Increase your intake of Omega 3 oils. Evidence as to the benefits
of including omega 3 oils in the diet now seems overwhelming. Omega-3
oils, (or Omega-3 Fatty Acids) are necessary for brain health because
they provide fluidity to cell membranes and improve communication
between brain cells. They may help to boost learning power, but also
greatly enhance mood.
5. Do a Sudoku puzzle. Sudoku puzzles have found millions of fans
worldwide. They are fun to solve and are perfect for keeping your
brain sharp all day long, as they help your brain to develop logic,
reasoning skills and concentration.
6. Eat a bar of Chocolate. Good news for Chocolate lovers! Research
evidence hints that eating milk chocolate may boost brain function, as
the substances like Theobromine, Phenylethylamine and Caffeine, act as
stimulants that lead to increased mental performance. In fact,
phenylethylamine has been called the "love drug" because it quickens
your pulse, as if you are in love!
7. Harness the power of Creative Visualization. Creative Visualization
is a technique that involves the use of mental energy to transform and
improve the life of the individual who uses the technique. You can use
your brain's mental energy to improve your life because your
imagination is incredibly powerful and, when used correctly, can
enhance your life by creating what you really want. Creative
visualisation can be used to accelerate learning, improve memory and
motivation, and of course, improve brain power!
So, why not try and put these 7 sure fire tips into action? Boosted
brain power can only be a good thing as we continue to benefit from
the advances of the twenty first century!