Acupuncture addresses the organs with specific points on the body to return the body back to balance and health. At Starting Point Acupuncture, we are a specialty clinic focusing on chronic and complex cases such as neuropathy, fibromyalgia, migraines, and infertility. Give our office a call today at (425) 686-4498 to schedule your initial consultation.
5 Tips for a Healthy Brain
Do you suffer from brain fog? Not as quick to remember tasks or just feel “foggy?” This might be the perfect time to integrate healthy brain tips into your daily life to ensure your brain is functioning optimally!
Here are some easy, simple ways to keep your brain in good shape.
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A healthy diet is a healthy mind
There are many reasons to keep a healthy lifestyle and feed your body with foods that make you feel and perform your best. Diets that are low in saturated fats and cholesterol and higher in omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to promote brain health and protect brain cells. Taking a fish oil supplement with DHA or eating fish such as salmon can help improve brain development at any age. DHA, a type of omega-3, may also help prevent certain neurological disorders. Vitamin E and lutein can also help brain health. Incorporate leafy greens such as spinach and kale into your lunch or dinners.
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Keep your brain stimulated
At any age, brain exercises are a great thing to get into the habit of. Keeping your brain stimulated can help retain your memory as you get older as well as your capability to learn new skills. The brain is never done learning. Exercises like reading, crosswords, number problems and games like sudoku can help keep your brain stay active and working. If you find yourself experiencing chronic stress, practice daily meditation for as little as five minutes a day to help reduce inflammation and support immune health, which are both controlled by the same area of the brain.
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Socialize
Keeping in touch with friends and family and continuously working on building relationships helps your emotional state as well as your physical health. Surround yourself with people who challenge you, understand you and keep a positive tone. Join organizations or clubs you are interested in and make new connections. Feeling connected to others is always important for your mental wellbeing.
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Quit the bad habits
If you smoke, now is never a better time to quit. Consuming an excess in substances such as alcohol, cigarettes and other drugs can lower cognitive processes and decrease overall functioning and health.
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Acupuncture
In Traditional Chinese Medicine it is believed that the spleen, kidney, and heart organs all impact mental capacity and brain activity. These organs influence memory, concentration and recall. When one of these organs is experiencing deficiency or an imbalance, our brain can not function to its fullest. Acupuncture addresses the organs with specific points on the body to return the body back to balance and health. There is so much research being done on acupuncture showing exactly how it works. One of the ways acupuncture works to help support a healthy brain is by stimulating the vagus nerve which can help to decrease anxiety, promote anti-inflammatory properties, and boost mood.
Keep your brain healthy by using preventative medicine today!
At Starting Point Acupuncture, we are a specialty clinic focusing on chronic and complex cases such as neuropathy, fibromyalgia, migraines, and infertility. Give our office a call today at (425) 686-4498 to schedule your initial consultation.
Sources:
https://bit.ly/1PZsyVf
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32050990/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33828455/
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Dr. Ellie Heintze, ND, LAc
- Master’s Degree in Acupuncture
Bastyr University - Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine
Bastyr University - Master’s Degree in Chemistry
Northern Arizona University

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