5 All-Natural Tips to Boost Your Brain Health

July 16, 2019 | Brain Health

Boosting brain health naturally through holistic medicine in Houston

Having a healthy brain is something many people worry about nowadays. There are many individuals around the world concerned that they are not thinking as fast as they used to. Family members and loved ones can lose their cognitive abilities over time with age and declining health, making you more aware of the role a healthy brain plays in life. My Pure MD has provided some natural ways to boost the health of your brain.

1. Eat more wild fish and grass-fed meat.

Fish and meat that has been grass-fed contain docosahexaenoic acid or DHA. This is an omega-3 fatty acid used by the brain to produce myelin, which protects the connections between cells in your brain. These connections are important to keep your mind sharp and improve cognition.

2. Eat 2 to 3 cups of green leafy vegetables each day, and organic clarified butter from grass-fed cows.

Butter contains K2, a vitamin that the body needs to produce myelin to protect the cells inside your brain and make the most efficient use of vitamin D. Leafy greens contain K1, which your stomach metabolizes and turns into vitamin K2.

3. Eat deeply pigmented berries and vegetables, such as beets.

These dark colors and pigments are an indication that the produce contains polyphenols, which are antioxidants. Antioxidants have been shown to result in lower rates of developing dementia if the diet is high in them. They can also prevent other chronic diseases.

4. Stop consuming any artificial sweeteners or flavor enhancers.

These drinks and enhancers are what are known as excitotoxins, which trick the brain into eating more than you need. They also result in the brain getting an increased amount of glutamate, which affects learning, memory, and several other things.

5. Stop eating sugar and white flour-based products.

These foods and products can cause a spike in blood sugar levels and the amount of insulin in the body. Insulin in elevated levels competes with the enzymes that the body uses to remove toxic proteins that are present in the brain, which inhibits the brain’s ability to take care of itself.

About the Author

Dr. Shezana Kirmani, MD

Founder & Medical Director, My Pure MD® | Houston, TX

Board-Certified Internist · Board-Certified in Integrative Medicine (ABOIM) · Certified in Functional Medicine (IFMCP) · Bredesen Protocol Certified · ISEAL Diplomat

Dr. Kirmani has spent more than 24 years at the intersection of conventional internal medicine and root-cause functional care. Her path into Functional and Integrative Medicine was shaped by a personal experience — after years of practicing internal medicine, she was diagnosed with multiple autoimmune conditions and found that symptom management alone wasn't enough. That led her to pursue a two-year fellowship at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, advanced functional medicine training under Dr. Mark Hyman, and environmental medicine training under Dr. Neil Nathan. She also holds certification in Dr. Dale Bredesen's Protocol for brain health and cognitive decline.

She has cared for thousands of patients across Houston and has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Internists in Houston and the state of Texas.

The information in this article is medically reviewed by Dr. Kirmani. It is intended for educational purposes only and does not replace individualized medical advice. If you have questions about your health, we encourage you to book a discovery call with our team.

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