Eat and Drink to Improve Neuroplasticity

Send us Fan MailIn this podcast, Dr. Rodney and Karen talk about how to improve your neuroplasticity - the way your brain is functioning.  When neurons fire together and follow repeated patterns they tend to wire together.What you eat and drink can affect your brain. Here are a few easy ways to get the neurons to wiring and firing together. 1) Water is essential for your brain to work properly.Also, be aware of what you drink that is a diuretic so be sure to drink extra water.2) Coffee can help your attention span. It is even more effective is to take advantage of the caffeine but also MCT oil derived from coconut oil. Be sure to cut back on the sugar and milk products that are in coffee. 3) Avoid sugary drinks (even juice).4) Good fats from fish such as salmon, anchovies and sardines help your brain.Avoid tuna because of mercury.5) Eggs give you vitamins B6 and B12. Choline is in the yolk because it is converted in neurotransmitters.6) Eat good oils.Olive oil and avocado oil should be on your shelf. Remove all seed oils.  7) Eat dark leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables and asparagus.They provide folate and anti-inflammatory compounds. 8) Eat mushroomsThey have specific cognitive effects. They boost anti-inflammatory processes.9) Add turmeric to your foodIt contains curcumin and crosses the brain barrier. It is an anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory.Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/stanceforhealthFollow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stancechiropracticOur website is: https://www.stancechiropractic.com/podcastPlease rate us and write a review!