Retrieving Memory

Have you ever studied and studied for a test in school or a presentation you have been assigned to give for a major business, but when it comes time to do either your mind goes blank?

Stress and Cortisol
Stress and depression are the most frequent ways to increase memory loss- hence stressing too much about a the big day.  Stress releases a hormone in your body called cortisol.  Cortisol blocks our ability to retrieve memory that we have previously stored.

Mints & Music
Peppermint is a medicinal herb that helps relax the brain and give you that extra stress reliever to decrease levels of cortisol production.  In a recent study by Harvard University, instrumental music and complete silence for just ten minutes a day has been proven to decrease cortisol levels in the brain; therefore making us "happier". For quick memory enhancements, take in peppermint about a half hour to an hour before your stressful moment, and make time to relax with some silence and music.

Staying Awake and Alert Through the Entire Day

Have you ever wanted to stay awake and alert throughout your entire day?  I have one solution for you- eat right!

Waking up to a meal with high protein and carbohydrates will help aid in the energy for your mental focus.

Caffeinated drinks
Staying away from coffee and caffeinated drinks increases your body's naturally made energy.  If caffeine is consumed on a regular basis, your body will become used to the excess energy and stop making it's own- which is why you might notice- if you have coffee or a soft drink from McDonald's or the local gas station every morning and you forget to one day- you simply can't focus the way you should.  Orange juice- Vitamin C in orange juice helps aid your immune system, making you feel alert and full of energy.

Protein & Cholesterol
Did you know our body consumes 70% of the protein in found egg whites instead of only 20% from a protein shake?  The yoke found in each egg is packed with healthy cholesterol, fat soluble vitamins, and essential fatty acids.  Eating whole grain oatmeal helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol to stable ones blood pressure and toxicity while still keeping the HDL (good) cholesterol required for a a healthy brain.