1) Taking absinthe – most types of absinthe contains
extremely high amounts of ethanol and a chemical called thujone: both of
which can cause brain cell death. Thujone has the opposite effects of
barbiturates like xanax and in high doses can cause seizures and
possibly death. It is definitely best to avoid absinthe and not put your
brain at risk of damage.
2) Taking cocaine –Thank
you captain obvious, right? It’s possible that not everyone out there
knew that cocaine killed brain cells. Cocaine doesn’t just kill random
brain cells either, it wipes out the brain cells in your brain’s
pleasure center-brain cells that makes you feel good and are triggered
with positive emotion and pleasure. Want to keep having fun in life and
feel pleasure? Stay away from cocaine.
3) Too much stress – A
little bit of stress is healthy for everyone. It keeps you motivated
and motivated to achieve goals. When stress gets out of hand to the
point where you’re having adrenalin rushes, your body produces excess of
the chemical “cortisol”. Too much of that cortisol is what kills brain
cells. Please don’t stress after reading this.
4) Getting a concussion – Unfortunately
most people don’t have much control over getting concussions. The fact
is, concussions are neuronal killers and should be avoided if at all
possible. There are special precautions to take to avoid concussions
such as: wearing a helmet in contact sports, wearing a helmet when
riding your motorcycle, even wearing a helmet when riding your bike.
5) Oxycodone abuse –
Oxycodone abuse kills brain cells, heart tissue, damages kidneys, and
has terrible side-effects. If you or someone you know abuses Oxycodone,
seek help immediately! Your brain and body will thank you in the long
run – Oxycodone is nothing to fool around with.
6) Eating junk food –
what happens to your brain cell when they aren’t provided with the
healthy nutrients they need to survive? They starve and die! A little
bit of junk food wont hurt, but unhealthy food on a consistent basis
without any healthy food will cause brain cell to die. Again, you have
complete control over what you choose to eat. Pick healthy foods and
give your brains the adequate nutrients that they need to flourish.
7) Drinking too much alcohol –
How many brain cells does one beer kill? Chances are good that drinking
just one beer won’t kill any. Getting drunk probably won’t kill any
brain cells. Alcohol can cause a temporary chemical imbalance and
structural changes. If you are an alcoholic or you frequently “drink too
much alcohol,” you will most likely kill brain cells. MRI’s of
alcoholic patients show a decreased brain volume.
8) Taking ecstasy (MDMA) –
common-day club drug, literally puts holes in your brain scans have
compared healthy brains of those who’ve used ecstasy and found that the
“brains on ecstasy” had holes in them. Ecstasy depletes serotonin
manufacturing cells, which are important for keeping a positive mood and
promoting relaxation. If you frequently go “clubbing” make the choice
to stay away from “X”, as it is very common in clubs. Avoid this drug,
and your brain will be much healthier than if you didn’t.
9) Dehydration –
without sufficient levels of water in the brain, ions get disrupted and
the result is brain damage. Replenish your body and brain with
necessary water levels to avoid dehydration and keep your brain cells
healthy.
10) Using methamphetamines – taking
methamphetamines is probably the most uneducated decision you could
possibly make. Not only are they one of the most addicting groups of
drugs, they destroy lives and kill brain cells. The sad part is,
methamphetamine use results in severe to permanent brain damage even
long after the drug has been stopped. In my opinion, methamphetamines
are the most dangerous group o drugs to get involved with. Stay away
from them, get help now if you use them, and help a friend if you know
they are user.
11) Getting a contusion – A
contusion is a severe bruise within the brain. It does cause neuronal
death (brain cell death). Unfortunately, most people that have
contusions couldn’t really do much to avoid them. Sports like boxing
where taking jobs to the head is common, influences the development of
contusions. Safety precautions: wear a helmet or hardhat when debris or
other objects have potential to damage your head. The great-est.
Mohammed Ali suffered brain contusions from his heavy involvement in
boxing.
12) Having a stroke – A stroke results
from temporary loss of blood-flow to the brain. Usually, the damage from
having a stroke is centralized in just one side of the brain. Strokes
can cause anything from small lesions, to widespread cell death.
Unfortunately strokes cannot be avoided, but there are things that you
can do to reduce your risk: lowering stress levels and staying active
are just a couple healthy activities that reduce risk of a strike. An
interesting fact: millions of brain cell die each minute a stroke is
left untreated.
13) Avoiding exercise- The act
of avoiding exercise doesn’t kill brain cells, however, the effect that
are associated with lake of exercise happen to be killers. Exercise
reduces stress levels, chance of brain damage, and even creates new
brain cells. If you are avoiding exercise, you happen to be setting you
brain cells up for an early death. Make time in your schedule to
exercise and reap the benefits; exercise should never be avoided.
14) Sensory deprivation-
we know from my “hearing voices” article that sensory deprivation may
cause you to have auditory hallucinations. When your brain undergoes
sensory deprivation for longer period of time, you lose your brain
cells.when cells are not stimulated for long periods of time, your brain
reorganizes itself; you naturally lose the unused, understimylated
cells.
15) Sniffing paint-yes, sniffing paint
will give you a “high” for awhile, but it can really inflict severe
brain damage. Avoid inhalants like paint and keep your brain cells
healthy. Even worse than just killing your brain cells is the fact that
sniffing paint has the potentials to kill you-even on your first time.
Stay away from this stuff and get help now if you are addicted.
16) Excessive Drinking - The
act of drinking too much water in too short of time period will
actually flood your nervous system and kill off brain cells. How exactly
dose this work? When the ratio of water to sodium escalates, your brain
swells and brain cells die in the process. Individuals on low-sodium
diets may be especially vulnerable to “water toxicity.” It is important
to stay hydrated, but be reasonable; you know what’s right for your
body. Don’t overboard and kill off your brain cells!
17) Been a chronic negative thinker-
the act of simply thinking negative will not cause any sort of brain
cells loss. Most people have negatives thought that creep in their
consciousness from time to time. It is when the negative thinking takes
over, gets ”out of line” and causes stress, and you to make unwise
decisions such as taking drugs like Ecstacy to improve your mood at the
club when you are probably losing brain cells. The side- effects and
byproducts from negatives thought are what makes you more likely to
engage in activities that kills brain cells. Negative tinking is an
indirect killer; surround yourself with positivity and a healthy circle
of friends!
18) Post traumatic stress disorder-
victims of post-traumatic stress disorder unfortunately deal with memory
problems, anxiety, flash-backs, and happen to lose brain cells in the
process. Post traumatic disorder causes the brain to produce a surplus
of the stress hormone “cortisol,” which kills brain cells. Like other
stress related disorders, there don’t use a huge amount of brain cells
overnight, but there definitely can lose a significant amount if they
don’t get adequate assistance. And treatment.
19) Head trauma-
the scary thing about the head trauma is that it not only kills brain
cells, it also damages the brains-ability to repair it self after the
damage. Head trauma is linked to Parkinson’s disease and poor
sensorinmotor processing within the brain-always try to protect your
head whenever engaging in a contact sport, working construction, riding a
motorcycle, etc.
20) Elevated testosterone levels- having
too high of testosterone levels has been proving to be detrimental to
your brain’s health and dose kill brain cells. If you are taking
supplements that increase testosterone levels, be aware that too much of
the supplement could potentially cause the death of your brain cells!
21) Chemotherapy-unfortunately
for those who have undergone chemotherapy, the process not only kills
the cancerous cells, but many of your good brain cells. In other to
avoid cancer, take steps to reduce your risk of developing cancer such
as: eating healthy, exercise, getting proper sleep, etc. not everyone is
able to avoid cancer, but your can certainly make an effort to try.
22) A single stressful event –
Yes, you read correct-just ONE stressful event has the potential to
kill off brain cells. If you live in a high-stress environment, are
always on the go, and never take time to just exposed to just chill,
your mind is most likely overactive and you are losing brain cells, if
you know that you will be exposed to stressful events, I recommend
learning stress coping methods like meditation, deep breathing, guided
imagery, yoga, etc. There are many things you can do to lower your
stress response to hectic events.
23) Smoking Cigarettes- The
act of smoking cigarettes is not only detrimental to you physical
health –it could be taking a heavy toll on your mental health. The fact
is, scientists have found that “smoking” kills brain cells and stops the
production of new brain cells (neurogenesis). If you are a smoker, work
hard to kick the habit. If you are smoke-free, stay that way and
encourage smokers to quit.
24) Taking steroids –
taking steroids is terrible for your brain and body. Steroids elevate
testosterone levels and increase stress levels. 2 activities [mentioned
earlier] that are known to deplete brain cell. Steroids cause early
death, an increased suicide risk, and give the user absolutely ZERO
fulfillments in the long-term. Take the time to lift the necessary
weights and don’t expect to get “ripped “overnight; you will be off in
the grand scheme of life.
25) Extreme anxiety and panic –
anxiety and panic in extreme situations will definitely provoke
feelings of stress, release cortisol, and will kill your brain cells in
sever forms. Light and moderate forms of anxiety and panic may feel
uncomfortable, but will probably not damage your brain. Learning
valuable coping techniques by visiting a psychotherapist, using
relaxation techniques consistently, and considering medication are all
things that will stop you from losing brain cells from anxiety and
panic.
26) Food addictives – food addictives
contain a group of compounds commonly referred to as “exotoxins,” which
slow and destroy cognitive development in the brain. “Exotoxins” are not
just present in a few foods; they are present in virtually ALL
processed foods. To avoid future health problems and keep a healthy
brain, your best is to eat healthy, non-processed foods.
27) Rapidly shaking your head –
rapidly shaking your head around back and fort causes axons to tear,
which causes brain cell death. A very easy way to prevent brain cell
loss is by NOT shaking your head. You have complete control over the
shaking of your head; don’t do it.
28) Exposure to electricity –
short and long-term exposure to electricity has terrible effects on
your brain. Electricity doesn’t just cause you to lose a few brain cells
either, it causes you to lose millions! If you or anyone you know works
with electricity on a consistent basis, you may want to take special
precautions or reconsider!
29) Exposure to lead –
it is known that early exposure of lead may lead you later brain aging
in life. What about brain cell loss from lead exposure? Scientific
evidence shows that exposure to leads to brain cell loss and damage
years later. Scientists figure that a single exposure is equivalent to
at least 5 years of brain aging. Avoid lead exposure at all possible
costs and do you’ve got to do to keep your brain healthy!
30) Mercury toxicity – chances
are good that you probably know that avoiding exposure to mercury is
recommended. When a person is exposed to mercury, they can develop
what’s known as “mercury toxicity” in the brain. Mercury toxicity is a
known brain cell killer. I find it interesting that many old,
tooth-fillings could be releasing mercury into your body and you could
be a victim of mercury poisoning. To watch a boring, yet informative
research video about mercury poisoning, check out this video.
31) carbon monoxide poisoning –
yes carbon monoxide itself can kill brain cells, but the reason brain
cells die in carbon monoxide poisoning is mostly due to the fact that
inadequate amount of oxygen get to the brain. To avoid carbon monoxide
poisoning, take necessary household precautions such as installing a
detector and check for burning.
32) Getting Lyme disease – severe
forms of Lyme disease cause memory impairments and brain cell loss if
left untreated a long period of time. Lyme disease is usually carried by
deer ticks, but can be found in other types of tricks. To avoid Lyme
disease, it is recommended to always check your body after long
expeditions through the woods.
33) Exposure to pesticides –
it is always important to take the necessary precautions when working
with pesticides or being in an area around pesticides. Pesticides kill
brain cells quickly and cause abnormal mental and physical development.
If you are in an environment where pesticide exposure is common, get
out, save yourself or report the company and people using the pesticides
to proper authorities. Pesticides` are linked to Parkinson’s disease
and many other forms of mental illness.
34) Certain types of cosmetic – certain
types of cosmetics have been proven to have an adverse interaction with
mental health. Some forms of shampoo have been shown to kill brain
cells. Be aware that certain types of cosmetics have ingredients that
will kill or damage your brain cells.
35) Using cleaning solvents –
taking a good whiff of a solvent can really know you out! If “sniffed”
with the purpose to get high, solvents can cause severe brain damage and
possibly death. They can cause severe learning impairments, declined
social functioning, and reduce the capacity of your short-term memory.
Most cleaning solvents, when used properly for their intended purpose
(to clean), will not cause any harm. If you know someone that is abusing
solvents, get them help! You are not only helping their brain, you are
helping their life!
36) Ingesting aspartame – in
case you didn’t know, aspartame is an artificial sweetener found in
gum, candy, and nutra-sweet. Several studies made connections that link
aspartame to brain cell destruction. It is a very controversial
substance that has been proven to be bad for health in some studies, and
has been proven safe in others. Either way, id avoid aspartame; its
nothing to risk your brain cells over.
37) Indoor air pollution – indoor
air pollution affects the spinal cord, kidneys, blood cells, central
nervous system, and the brain. Depending on the type of indoor air
pollution, effects can range from being unnoticeable to causing brain
cell loss. It is important to keep the air inside of your home and
business clean and safe to breathe. Don’t underestimate the potential of
indoor air pollution to be detrimental to the health of your body and
mind!
38) lack of quality sleep – we all know
that when we don’t get enough sleep, we cannot properly function the
next day! Not only does lack of quality sleep interfere with leaning and
social functions (left-hemisphere), it does kill brain cells. In order
to prevent brain cell loss from lack of sleep, it is recommended to get
good quality sleep. Some people run effectively on just 6 hours of
sleep, while some need 9 to keep a clear head. You be the judge of what
works best for your body and brain!
39) Using heroin – as
you probably expected, using heroin will kill your brain cells. Heroin
has been linked to Alzheimer-like brain damage. Opiate use has been
associated with sped up aging in the brain. Heroin causes nerve-cell
damage in essential parts of the brain. Don’t let a drug like Heroin
ruin your brain and life!
40) Paint remover – when
you put paint remover on paint, it eats it away. When you inhale paint
remover, it eats away at your brain! Paint remover, when sniffed,
crosses the blood- brain barrier and eats away at your brain tissue and
cells make the decision to help others that have a problem with
“sniffing” or “huffing” paint remover by getting them psychological
assistance and being around for support.
41) Welding fumes –
exposure to welding fumes is an extreme health hazard. Welding rod
fumes have been linked to Parkinson’s disease and many other illnesses.
Most fumes from welding are produced during “arc-welding.” The fumes
enter and damage your lungs, nervous system, and deplete brain cells. If
you are a welder, you may want to check out this informational guide
from the American society of safety Engineers.
42) Outdoor air pollution-
like indoor air pollution, outdoor air pollution can have terrible
side-effects. Place like Mexico City have so much air pollution that
many citizens choose to wear mask and filters to protect themselves.
Depending on the type and severity of the air pollution, you can
potentially lose a lot of brain tissue. Chemical gasses build up quickly
and mix with each other, those gasses get trapped in the environment,
people inhale the gasses, and brain damage/cell lose is a result.
43) microwaving “popcorn”- it
doesn’t really matter what you are microwaving, if you stand close
enough to the microwave or have a “microwave” leakage, you are killing
your brain cells, by just standing close to a microwave that is fully
sealed while operating, you do risk losing some brain cells-but not
nearly as many as if there were a microwave leakage. It is important to
always check up on your microwave and to repair any possible leaks. It
is recommended to always stand a minimum of 2 feet away from microwaves
while they are cooking.
44) Having narcolepsy- Having
narcolepsy- a disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepingness
and uncontrollably falling asleep at random times. Research has shown
that having narcolepsy kills “hypocretin” brain cells which are located
in the hippocampus. Individuals without narcolepsy have around 70,000
hypocretin brain cells,why narcoleptics have between 3,000 to 10,000 (a
significantly lower amount). Luckily new advances and treatments are
constantly being developed to help with narcolepsy!
45) formaldehyde- formaldehyde
can be found in forest fires, automobile exhaust, and tobacco smoke.
Formaldehyde can deplete brain cells and decreases cells counts within
the brain. Formaldehyde exposure can cause burning of the eyes and nose,
coughing, difficulty breathing, and could possibly cause leukemia. For
great physical and mental health, formaldehyde exposure should be
avoided.
46) Radiation treatment- it is not
surprising that radiation treatment damages brain cells. After all,
radiation treatment works to damage the DNA of cancerous cells. Some
other cells happen to get hit with the radiation intended to take out
the cancer cells, and healthy brain cells die. Most medically accepted
treatments of cancer involve the killing of both healthy and unhealthy
brain cells.
47) Taking the chemical MPTP- MPTP
is neurotoxin that causes permanent symptoms of Parkinson’s disease by
killing the neurons in the substantial nigra area of the brain. It’s
scary that there’s and illicit drug like this… hopefully you never even
hear about MPTP other than on the internet.
48) laughing gas a.k.a nitrous oxide-
when nitrous oxide is used in a control setting like the dentist’s
office, it is fine and will not cause brain damage-the amount of the
substance is carefully monitored. It when nitrous oxide is illicitly
used and abused that results in brain damage and cell loss. No need to
freak out the next time dentist uses this stuff. Don’t use this stuff in
a non-medical setting and you’ll be fine.
49) Using ketamine-the
use of ketarmine, a common type of anesthesia, prevents brain cells
from picking up “glutamate”- a protein which is essential for cell
communication and survival. Like nitrous oxide, ketarmine use should be
limited to medical professionals. Using the proper amount of ketarmine
probably won’t do mush damage.
50) Taking PCP- most
commonly referred to as “angel dust,” the drug PCP (phencyclidine) can
cause memory problems. Inability to control thoughts, and compulsive
action. PCP has been correlated with frontal-lobe brain damage and like
most drugs, aids in the process of brain cell death. PCP is dangerous,
triggers and dangerous behaviors, and should be avoided to keep a
healthy brain.
Friday, 8 July 2016
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
50 Things That Drain The Brain
1) Taking absinthe – most types of absinthe contains
extremely high amounts of ethanol and a chemical called thujone: both of
which can cause brain cell death. Thujone has the opposite effects of
barbiturates like xanax and in high doses can cause seizures and
possibly death. It is definitely best to avoid absinthe and not put your
brain at risk of damage.
2) Taking cocaine –Thank you captain obvious, right? It’s possible that not everyone out there knew that cocaine killed brain cells. Cocaine doesn’t just kill random brain cells either, it wipes out the brain cells in your brain’s pleasure center-brain cells that makes you feel good and are triggered with positive emotion and pleasure. Want to keep having fun in life and feel pleasure? Stay away from cocaine.
3) Too much stress – A little bit of stress is healthy for everyone. It keeps you motivated and motivated to achieve goals. When stress gets out of hand to the point where you’re having adrenalin rushes, your body produces excess of the chemical “cortisol”. Too much of that cortisol is what kills brain cells. Please don’t stress after reading this.
4) Getting a concussion – Unfortunately most people don’t have much control over getting concussions. The fact is, concussions are neuronal killers and should be avoided if at all possible. There are special precautions to take to avoid concussions such as: wearing a helmet in contact sports, wearing a helmet when riding your motorcycle, even wearing a helmet when riding your bike.
5) Oxycodone abuse – Oxycodone abuse kills brain cells, heart tissue, damages kidneys, and has terrible side-effects. If you or someone you know abuses Oxycodone, seek help immediately! Your brain and body will thank you in the long run – Oxycodone is nothing to fool around with.
6) Eating junk food – what happens to your brain cell when they aren’t provided with the healthy nutrients they need to survive? They starve and die! A little bit of junk food wont hurt, but unhealthy food on a consistent basis without any healthy food will cause brain cell to die. Again, you have complete control over what you choose to eat. Pick healthy foods and give your brains the adequate nutrients that they need to flourish.
7) Drinking too much alcohol – How many brain cells does one beer kill? Chances are good that drinking just one beer won’t kill any. Getting drunk probably won’t kill any brain cells. Alcohol can cause a temporary chemical imbalance and structural changes. If you are an alcoholic or you frequently “drink too much alcohol,” you will most likely kill brain cells. MRI’s of alcoholic patients show a decreased brain volume.
8) Taking ecstasy (MDMA) – common-day club drug, literally puts holes in your brain scans have compared healthy brains of those who’ve used ecstasy and found that the “brains on ecstasy” had holes in them. Ecstasy depletes serotonin manufacturing cells, which are important for keeping a positive mood and promoting relaxation. If you frequently go “clubbing” make the choice to stay away from “X”, as it is very common in clubs. Avoid this drug, and your brain will be much healthier than if you didn’t.
9) Dehydration – without sufficient levels of water in the brain, ions get disrupted and the result is brain damage. Replenish your body and brain with necessary water levels to avoid dehydration and keep your brain cells healthy.
10) Using methamphetamines – taking methamphetamines is probably the most uneducated decision you could possibly make. Not only are they one of the most addicting groups of drugs, they destroy lives and kill brain cells. The sad part is, methamphetamine use results in severe to permanent brain damage even long after the drug has been stopped. In my opinion, methamphetamines are the most dangerous group o drugs to get involved with. Stay away from them, get help now if you use them, and help a friend if you know they are user.
11) Getting a contusion – A contusion is a severe bruise within the brain. It does cause neuronal death (brain cell death). Unfortunately, most people that have contusions couldn’t really do much to avoid them. Sports like boxing where taking jobs to the head is common, influences the development of contusions. Safety precautions: wear a helmet or hardhat when debris or other objects have potential to damage your head. The great-est. Mohammed Ali suffered brain contusions from his heavy involvement in boxing.
12) Having a stroke – A stroke results from temporary loss of blood-flow to the brain. Usually, the damage from having a stroke is centralized in just one side of the brain. Strokes can cause anything from small lesions, to widespread cell death. Unfortunately strokes cannot be avoided, but there are things that you can do to reduce your risk: lowering stress levels and staying active are just a couple healthy activities that reduce risk of a strike. An interesting fact: millions of brain cell die each minute a stroke is left untreated.
13) Avoiding exercise- The act of avoiding exercise doesn’t kill brain cells, however, the effect that are associated with lake of exercise happen to be killers. Exercise reduces stress levels, chance of brain damage, and even creates new brain cells. If you are avoiding exercise, you happen to be setting you brain cells up for an early death. Make time in your schedule to exercise and reap the benefits; exercise should never be avoided.
14) Sensory deprivation- we know from my “hearing voices” article that sensory deprivation may cause you to have auditory hallucinations. When your brain undergoes sensory deprivation for longer period of time, you lose your brain cells.when cells are not stimulated for long periods of time, your brain reorganizes itself; you naturally lose the unused, understimylated cells.
15) Sniffing paint-yes, sniffing paint will give you a “high” for awhile, but it can really inflict severe brain damage. Avoid inhalants like paint and keep your brain cells healthy. Even worse than just killing your brain cells is the fact that sniffing paint has the potentials to kill you-even on your first time. Stay away from this stuff and get help now if you are addicted.
16) Excessive Drinking - The act of drinking too much water in too short of time period will actually flood your nervous system and kill off brain cells. How exactly dose this work? When the ratio of water to sodium escalates, your brain swells and brain cells die in the process. Individuals on low-sodium diets may be especially vulnerable to “water toxicity.” It is important to stay hydrated, but be reasonable; you know what’s right for your body. Don’t overboard and kill off your brain cells!
17) Been a chronic negative thinker- the act of simply thinking negative will not cause any sort of brain cells loss. Most people have negatives thought that creep in their consciousness from time to time. It is when the negative thinking takes over, gets ”out of line” and causes stress, and you to make unwise decisions such as taking drugs like Ecstacy to improve your mood at the club when you are probably losing brain cells. The side- effects and byproducts from negatives thought are what makes you more likely to engage in activities that kills brain cells. Negative tinking is an indirect killer; surround yourself with positivity and a healthy circle of friends!
18) Post traumatic stress disorder- victims of post-traumatic stress disorder unfortunately deal with memory problems, anxiety, flash-backs, and happen to lose brain cells in the process. Post traumatic disorder causes the brain to produce a surplus of the stress hormone “cortisol,” which kills brain cells. Like other stress related disorders, there don’t use a huge amount of brain cells overnight, but there definitely can lose a significant amount if they don’t get adequate assistance. And treatment.
19) Head trauma- the scary thing about the head trauma is that it not only kills brain cells, it also damages the brains-ability to repair it self after the damage. Head trauma is linked to Parkinson’s disease and poor sensorinmotor processing within the brain-always try to protect your head whenever engaging in a contact sport, working construction, riding a motorcycle, etc.
20) Elevated testosterone levels- having too high of testosterone levels has been proving to be detrimental to your brain’s health and dose kill brain cells. If you are taking supplements that increase testosterone levels, be aware that too much of the supplement could potentially cause the death of your brain cells!
21) Chemotherapy-unfortunately for those who have undergone chemotherapy, the process not only kills the cancerous cells, but many of your good brain cells. In other to avoid cancer, take steps to reduce your risk of developing cancer such as: eating healthy, exercise, getting proper sleep, etc. not everyone is able to avoid cancer, but your can certainly make an effort to try.
22) A single stressful event – Yes, you read correct-just ONE stressful event has the potential to kill off brain cells. If you live in a high-stress environment, are always on the go, and never take time to just exposed to just chill, your mind is most likely overactive and you are losing brain cells, if you know that you will be exposed to stressful events, I recommend learning stress coping methods like meditation, deep breathing, guided imagery, yoga, etc. There are many things you can do to lower your stress response to hectic events.
23) Smoking Cigarettes- The act of smoking cigarettes is not only detrimental to you physical health –it could be taking a heavy toll on your mental health. The fact is, scientists have found that “smoking” kills brain cells and stops the production of new brain cells (neurogenesis). If you are a smoker, work hard to kick the habit. If you are smoke-free, stay that way and encourage smokers to quit.
24) Taking steroids – taking steroids is terrible for your brain and body. Steroids elevate testosterone levels and increase stress levels. 2 activities [mentioned earlier] that are known to deplete brain cell. Steroids cause early death, an increased suicide risk, and give the user absolutely ZERO fulfillments in the long-term. Take the time to lift the necessary weights and don’t expect to get “ripped “overnight; you will be off in the grand scheme of life.
25) Extreme anxiety and panic – anxiety and panic in extreme situations will definitely provoke feelings of stress, release cortisol, and will kill your brain cells in sever forms. Light and moderate forms of anxiety and panic may feel uncomfortable, but will probably not damage your brain. Learning valuable coping techniques by visiting a psychotherapist, using relaxation techniques consistently, and considering medication are all things that will stop you from losing brain cells from anxiety and panic.
26) Food addictives – food addictives contain a group of compounds commonly referred to as “exotoxins,” which slow and destroy cognitive development in the brain. “Exotoxins” are not just present in a few foods; they are present in virtually ALL processed foods. To avoid future health problems and keep a healthy brain, your best is to eat healthy, non-processed foods.
27) Rapidly shaking your head – rapidly shaking your head around back and fort causes axons to tear, which causes brain cell death. A very easy way to prevent brain cell loss is by NOT shaking your head. You have complete control over the shaking of your head; don’t do it.
28) Exposure to electricity – short and long-term exposure to electricity has terrible effects on your brain. Electricity doesn’t just cause you to lose a few brain cells either, it causes you to lose millions! If you or anyone you know works with electricity on a consistent basis, you may want to take special precautions or reconsider!
29) Exposure to lead – it is known that early exposure of lead may lead you later brain aging in life. What about brain cell loss from lead exposure? Scientific evidence shows that exposure to leads to brain cell loss and damage years later. Scientists figure that a single exposure is equivalent to at least 5 years of brain aging. Avoid lead exposure at all possible costs and do you’ve got to do to keep your brain healthy!
30) Mercury toxicity – chances are good that you probably know that avoiding exposure to mercury is recommended. When a person is exposed to mercury, they can develop what’s known as “mercury toxicity” in the brain. Mercury toxicity is a known brain cell killer. I find it interesting that many old, tooth-fillings could be releasing mercury into your body and you could be a victim of mercury poisoning. To watch a boring, yet informative research video about mercury poisoning, check out this video.
31) carbon monoxide poisoning – yes carbon monoxide itself can kill brain cells, but the reason brain cells die in carbon monoxide poisoning is mostly due to the fact that inadequate amount of oxygen get to the brain. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, take necessary household precautions such as installing a detector and check for burning.
32) Getting Lyme disease – severe forms of Lyme disease cause memory impairments and brain cell loss if left untreated a long period of time. Lyme disease is usually carried by deer ticks, but can be found in other types of tricks. To avoid Lyme disease, it is recommended to always check your body after long expeditions through the woods.
33) Exposure to pesticides – it is always important to take the necessary precautions when working with pesticides or being in an area around pesticides. Pesticides kill brain cells quickly and cause abnormal mental and physical development. If you are in an environment where pesticide exposure is common, get out, save yourself or report the company and people using the pesticides to proper authorities. Pesticides` are linked to Parkinson’s disease and many other forms of mental illness.
34) Certain types of cosmetic – certain types of cosmetics have been proven to have an adverse interaction with mental health. Some forms of shampoo have been shown to kill brain cells. Be aware that certain types of cosmetics have ingredients that will kill or damage your brain cells.
35) Using cleaning solvents – taking a good whiff of a solvent can really know you out! If “sniffed” with the purpose to get high, solvents can cause severe brain damage and possibly death. They can cause severe learning impairments, declined social functioning, and reduce the capacity of your short-term memory. Most cleaning solvents, when used properly for their intended purpose (to clean), will not cause any harm. If you know someone that is abusing solvents, get them help! You are not only helping their brain, you are helping their life!
36) Ingesting aspartame – in case you didn’t know, aspartame is an artificial sweetener found in gum, candy, and nutra-sweet. Several studies made connections that link aspartame to brain cell destruction. It is a very controversial substance that has been proven to be bad for health in some studies, and has been proven safe in others. Either way, id avoid aspartame; its nothing to risk your brain cells over.
37) Indoor air pollution – indoor air pollution affects the spinal cord, kidneys, blood cells, central nervous system, and the brain. Depending on the type of indoor air pollution, effects can range from being unnoticeable to causing brain cell loss. It is important to keep the air inside of your home and business clean and safe to breathe. Don’t underestimate the potential of indoor air pollution to be detrimental to the health of your body and mind!
38) lack of quality sleep – we all know that when we don’t get enough sleep, we cannot properly function the next day! Not only does lack of quality sleep interfere with leaning and social functions (left-hemisphere), it does kill brain cells. In order to prevent brain cell loss from lack of sleep, it is recommended to get good quality sleep. Some people run effectively on just 6 hours of sleep, while some need 9 to keep a clear head. You be the judge of what works best for your body and brain!
39) Using heroin – as you probably expected, using heroin will kill your brain cells. Heroin has been linked to Alzheimer-like brain damage. Opiate use has been associated with sped up aging in the brain. Heroin causes nerve-cell damage in essential parts of the brain. Don’t let a drug like Heroin ruin your brain and life!
40) Paint remover – when you put paint remover on paint, it eats it away. When you inhale paint remover, it eats away at your brain! Paint remover, when sniffed, crosses the blood- brain barrier and eats away at your brain tissue and cells make the decision to help others that have a problem with “sniffing” or “huffing” paint remover by getting them psychological assistance and being around for support.
41) Welding fumes – exposure to welding fumes is an extreme health hazard. Welding rod fumes have been linked to Parkinson’s disease and many other illnesses. Most fumes from welding are produced during “arc-welding.” The fumes enter and damage your lungs, nervous system, and deplete brain cells. If you are a welder, you may want to check out this informational guide from the American society of safety Engineers.
42) Outdoor air pollution- like indoor air pollution, outdoor air pollution can have terrible side-effects. Place like Mexico City have so much air pollution that many citizens choose to wear mask and filters to protect themselves. Depending on the type and severity of the air pollution, you can potentially lose a lot of brain tissue. Chemical gasses build up quickly and mix with each other, those gasses get trapped in the environment, people inhale the gasses, and brain damage/cell lose is a result.
43) microwaving “popcorn”- it doesn’t really matter what you are microwaving, if you stand close enough to the microwave or have a “microwave” leakage, you are killing your brain cells, by just standing close to a microwave that is fully sealed while operating, you do risk losing some brain cells-but not nearly as many as if there were a microwave leakage. It is important to always check up on your microwave and to repair any possible leaks. It is recommended to always stand a minimum of 2 feet away from microwaves while they are cooking.
44) Having narcolepsy- Having narcolepsy- a disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepingness and uncontrollably falling asleep at random times. Research has shown that having narcolepsy kills “hypocretin” brain cells which are located in the hippocampus. Individuals without narcolepsy have around 70,000 hypocretin brain cells,why narcoleptics have between 3,000 to 10,000 (a significantly lower amount). Luckily new advances and treatments are constantly being developed to help with narcolepsy!
45) formaldehyde- formaldehyde can be found in forest fires, automobile exhaust, and tobacco smoke. Formaldehyde can deplete brain cells and decreases cells counts within the brain. Formaldehyde exposure can cause burning of the eyes and nose, coughing, difficulty breathing, and could possibly cause leukemia. For great physical and mental health, formaldehyde exposure should be avoided.
46) Radiation treatment- it is not surprising that radiation treatment damages brain cells. After all, radiation treatment works to damage the DNA of cancerous cells. Some other cells happen to get hit with the radiation intended to take out the cancer cells, and healthy brain cells die. Most medically accepted treatments of cancer involve the killing of both healthy and unhealthy brain cells.
47) Taking the chemical MPTP- MPTP is neurotoxin that causes permanent symptoms of Parkinson’s disease by killing the neurons in the substantial nigra area of the brain. It’s scary that there’s and illicit drug like this… hopefully you never even hear about MPTP other than on the internet.
48) laughing gas a.k.a nitrous oxide- when nitrous oxide is used in a control setting like the dentist’s office, it is fine and will not cause brain damage-the amount of the substance is carefully monitored. It when nitrous oxide is illicitly used and abused that results in brain damage and cell loss. No need to freak out the next time dentist uses this stuff. Don’t use this stuff in a non-medical setting and you’ll be fine.
49) Using ketamine-the use of ketarmine, a common type of anesthesia, prevents brain cells from picking up “glutamate”- a protein which is essential for cell communication and survival. Like nitrous oxide, ketarmine use should be limited to medical professionals. Using the proper amount of ketarmine probably won’t do mush damage.
50) Taking PCP- most commonly referred to as “angel dust,” the drug PCP (phencyclidine) can cause memory problems. Inability to control thoughts, and compulsive action. PCP has been correlated with frontal-lobe brain damage and like most drugs, aids in the process of brain cell death. PCP is dangerous, triggers and dangerous behaviors, and should be avoided to keep a healthy brain.
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2) Taking cocaine –Thank you captain obvious, right? It’s possible that not everyone out there knew that cocaine killed brain cells. Cocaine doesn’t just kill random brain cells either, it wipes out the brain cells in your brain’s pleasure center-brain cells that makes you feel good and are triggered with positive emotion and pleasure. Want to keep having fun in life and feel pleasure? Stay away from cocaine.
3) Too much stress – A little bit of stress is healthy for everyone. It keeps you motivated and motivated to achieve goals. When stress gets out of hand to the point where you’re having adrenalin rushes, your body produces excess of the chemical “cortisol”. Too much of that cortisol is what kills brain cells. Please don’t stress after reading this.
4) Getting a concussion – Unfortunately most people don’t have much control over getting concussions. The fact is, concussions are neuronal killers and should be avoided if at all possible. There are special precautions to take to avoid concussions such as: wearing a helmet in contact sports, wearing a helmet when riding your motorcycle, even wearing a helmet when riding your bike.
5) Oxycodone abuse – Oxycodone abuse kills brain cells, heart tissue, damages kidneys, and has terrible side-effects. If you or someone you know abuses Oxycodone, seek help immediately! Your brain and body will thank you in the long run – Oxycodone is nothing to fool around with.
6) Eating junk food – what happens to your brain cell when they aren’t provided with the healthy nutrients they need to survive? They starve and die! A little bit of junk food wont hurt, but unhealthy food on a consistent basis without any healthy food will cause brain cell to die. Again, you have complete control over what you choose to eat. Pick healthy foods and give your brains the adequate nutrients that they need to flourish.
7) Drinking too much alcohol – How many brain cells does one beer kill? Chances are good that drinking just one beer won’t kill any. Getting drunk probably won’t kill any brain cells. Alcohol can cause a temporary chemical imbalance and structural changes. If you are an alcoholic or you frequently “drink too much alcohol,” you will most likely kill brain cells. MRI’s of alcoholic patients show a decreased brain volume.
8) Taking ecstasy (MDMA) – common-day club drug, literally puts holes in your brain scans have compared healthy brains of those who’ve used ecstasy and found that the “brains on ecstasy” had holes in them. Ecstasy depletes serotonin manufacturing cells, which are important for keeping a positive mood and promoting relaxation. If you frequently go “clubbing” make the choice to stay away from “X”, as it is very common in clubs. Avoid this drug, and your brain will be much healthier than if you didn’t.
9) Dehydration – without sufficient levels of water in the brain, ions get disrupted and the result is brain damage. Replenish your body and brain with necessary water levels to avoid dehydration and keep your brain cells healthy.
10) Using methamphetamines – taking methamphetamines is probably the most uneducated decision you could possibly make. Not only are they one of the most addicting groups of drugs, they destroy lives and kill brain cells. The sad part is, methamphetamine use results in severe to permanent brain damage even long after the drug has been stopped. In my opinion, methamphetamines are the most dangerous group o drugs to get involved with. Stay away from them, get help now if you use them, and help a friend if you know they are user.
11) Getting a contusion – A contusion is a severe bruise within the brain. It does cause neuronal death (brain cell death). Unfortunately, most people that have contusions couldn’t really do much to avoid them. Sports like boxing where taking jobs to the head is common, influences the development of contusions. Safety precautions: wear a helmet or hardhat when debris or other objects have potential to damage your head. The great-est. Mohammed Ali suffered brain contusions from his heavy involvement in boxing.
12) Having a stroke – A stroke results from temporary loss of blood-flow to the brain. Usually, the damage from having a stroke is centralized in just one side of the brain. Strokes can cause anything from small lesions, to widespread cell death. Unfortunately strokes cannot be avoided, but there are things that you can do to reduce your risk: lowering stress levels and staying active are just a couple healthy activities that reduce risk of a strike. An interesting fact: millions of brain cell die each minute a stroke is left untreated.
13) Avoiding exercise- The act of avoiding exercise doesn’t kill brain cells, however, the effect that are associated with lake of exercise happen to be killers. Exercise reduces stress levels, chance of brain damage, and even creates new brain cells. If you are avoiding exercise, you happen to be setting you brain cells up for an early death. Make time in your schedule to exercise and reap the benefits; exercise should never be avoided.
14) Sensory deprivation- we know from my “hearing voices” article that sensory deprivation may cause you to have auditory hallucinations. When your brain undergoes sensory deprivation for longer period of time, you lose your brain cells.when cells are not stimulated for long periods of time, your brain reorganizes itself; you naturally lose the unused, understimylated cells.
15) Sniffing paint-yes, sniffing paint will give you a “high” for awhile, but it can really inflict severe brain damage. Avoid inhalants like paint and keep your brain cells healthy. Even worse than just killing your brain cells is the fact that sniffing paint has the potentials to kill you-even on your first time. Stay away from this stuff and get help now if you are addicted.
16) Excessive Drinking - The act of drinking too much water in too short of time period will actually flood your nervous system and kill off brain cells. How exactly dose this work? When the ratio of water to sodium escalates, your brain swells and brain cells die in the process. Individuals on low-sodium diets may be especially vulnerable to “water toxicity.” It is important to stay hydrated, but be reasonable; you know what’s right for your body. Don’t overboard and kill off your brain cells!
17) Been a chronic negative thinker- the act of simply thinking negative will not cause any sort of brain cells loss. Most people have negatives thought that creep in their consciousness from time to time. It is when the negative thinking takes over, gets ”out of line” and causes stress, and you to make unwise decisions such as taking drugs like Ecstacy to improve your mood at the club when you are probably losing brain cells. The side- effects and byproducts from negatives thought are what makes you more likely to engage in activities that kills brain cells. Negative tinking is an indirect killer; surround yourself with positivity and a healthy circle of friends!
18) Post traumatic stress disorder- victims of post-traumatic stress disorder unfortunately deal with memory problems, anxiety, flash-backs, and happen to lose brain cells in the process. Post traumatic disorder causes the brain to produce a surplus of the stress hormone “cortisol,” which kills brain cells. Like other stress related disorders, there don’t use a huge amount of brain cells overnight, but there definitely can lose a significant amount if they don’t get adequate assistance. And treatment.
19) Head trauma- the scary thing about the head trauma is that it not only kills brain cells, it also damages the brains-ability to repair it self after the damage. Head trauma is linked to Parkinson’s disease and poor sensorinmotor processing within the brain-always try to protect your head whenever engaging in a contact sport, working construction, riding a motorcycle, etc.
20) Elevated testosterone levels- having too high of testosterone levels has been proving to be detrimental to your brain’s health and dose kill brain cells. If you are taking supplements that increase testosterone levels, be aware that too much of the supplement could potentially cause the death of your brain cells!
21) Chemotherapy-unfortunately for those who have undergone chemotherapy, the process not only kills the cancerous cells, but many of your good brain cells. In other to avoid cancer, take steps to reduce your risk of developing cancer such as: eating healthy, exercise, getting proper sleep, etc. not everyone is able to avoid cancer, but your can certainly make an effort to try.
22) A single stressful event – Yes, you read correct-just ONE stressful event has the potential to kill off brain cells. If you live in a high-stress environment, are always on the go, and never take time to just exposed to just chill, your mind is most likely overactive and you are losing brain cells, if you know that you will be exposed to stressful events, I recommend learning stress coping methods like meditation, deep breathing, guided imagery, yoga, etc. There are many things you can do to lower your stress response to hectic events.
23) Smoking Cigarettes- The act of smoking cigarettes is not only detrimental to you physical health –it could be taking a heavy toll on your mental health. The fact is, scientists have found that “smoking” kills brain cells and stops the production of new brain cells (neurogenesis). If you are a smoker, work hard to kick the habit. If you are smoke-free, stay that way and encourage smokers to quit.
24) Taking steroids – taking steroids is terrible for your brain and body. Steroids elevate testosterone levels and increase stress levels. 2 activities [mentioned earlier] that are known to deplete brain cell. Steroids cause early death, an increased suicide risk, and give the user absolutely ZERO fulfillments in the long-term. Take the time to lift the necessary weights and don’t expect to get “ripped “overnight; you will be off in the grand scheme of life.
25) Extreme anxiety and panic – anxiety and panic in extreme situations will definitely provoke feelings of stress, release cortisol, and will kill your brain cells in sever forms. Light and moderate forms of anxiety and panic may feel uncomfortable, but will probably not damage your brain. Learning valuable coping techniques by visiting a psychotherapist, using relaxation techniques consistently, and considering medication are all things that will stop you from losing brain cells from anxiety and panic.
26) Food addictives – food addictives contain a group of compounds commonly referred to as “exotoxins,” which slow and destroy cognitive development in the brain. “Exotoxins” are not just present in a few foods; they are present in virtually ALL processed foods. To avoid future health problems and keep a healthy brain, your best is to eat healthy, non-processed foods.
27) Rapidly shaking your head – rapidly shaking your head around back and fort causes axons to tear, which causes brain cell death. A very easy way to prevent brain cell loss is by NOT shaking your head. You have complete control over the shaking of your head; don’t do it.
28) Exposure to electricity – short and long-term exposure to electricity has terrible effects on your brain. Electricity doesn’t just cause you to lose a few brain cells either, it causes you to lose millions! If you or anyone you know works with electricity on a consistent basis, you may want to take special precautions or reconsider!
29) Exposure to lead – it is known that early exposure of lead may lead you later brain aging in life. What about brain cell loss from lead exposure? Scientific evidence shows that exposure to leads to brain cell loss and damage years later. Scientists figure that a single exposure is equivalent to at least 5 years of brain aging. Avoid lead exposure at all possible costs and do you’ve got to do to keep your brain healthy!
30) Mercury toxicity – chances are good that you probably know that avoiding exposure to mercury is recommended. When a person is exposed to mercury, they can develop what’s known as “mercury toxicity” in the brain. Mercury toxicity is a known brain cell killer. I find it interesting that many old, tooth-fillings could be releasing mercury into your body and you could be a victim of mercury poisoning. To watch a boring, yet informative research video about mercury poisoning, check out this video.
31) carbon monoxide poisoning – yes carbon monoxide itself can kill brain cells, but the reason brain cells die in carbon monoxide poisoning is mostly due to the fact that inadequate amount of oxygen get to the brain. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, take necessary household precautions such as installing a detector and check for burning.
32) Getting Lyme disease – severe forms of Lyme disease cause memory impairments and brain cell loss if left untreated a long period of time. Lyme disease is usually carried by deer ticks, but can be found in other types of tricks. To avoid Lyme disease, it is recommended to always check your body after long expeditions through the woods.
33) Exposure to pesticides – it is always important to take the necessary precautions when working with pesticides or being in an area around pesticides. Pesticides kill brain cells quickly and cause abnormal mental and physical development. If you are in an environment where pesticide exposure is common, get out, save yourself or report the company and people using the pesticides to proper authorities. Pesticides` are linked to Parkinson’s disease and many other forms of mental illness.
34) Certain types of cosmetic – certain types of cosmetics have been proven to have an adverse interaction with mental health. Some forms of shampoo have been shown to kill brain cells. Be aware that certain types of cosmetics have ingredients that will kill or damage your brain cells.
35) Using cleaning solvents – taking a good whiff of a solvent can really know you out! If “sniffed” with the purpose to get high, solvents can cause severe brain damage and possibly death. They can cause severe learning impairments, declined social functioning, and reduce the capacity of your short-term memory. Most cleaning solvents, when used properly for their intended purpose (to clean), will not cause any harm. If you know someone that is abusing solvents, get them help! You are not only helping their brain, you are helping their life!
36) Ingesting aspartame – in case you didn’t know, aspartame is an artificial sweetener found in gum, candy, and nutra-sweet. Several studies made connections that link aspartame to brain cell destruction. It is a very controversial substance that has been proven to be bad for health in some studies, and has been proven safe in others. Either way, id avoid aspartame; its nothing to risk your brain cells over.
37) Indoor air pollution – indoor air pollution affects the spinal cord, kidneys, blood cells, central nervous system, and the brain. Depending on the type of indoor air pollution, effects can range from being unnoticeable to causing brain cell loss. It is important to keep the air inside of your home and business clean and safe to breathe. Don’t underestimate the potential of indoor air pollution to be detrimental to the health of your body and mind!
38) lack of quality sleep – we all know that when we don’t get enough sleep, we cannot properly function the next day! Not only does lack of quality sleep interfere with leaning and social functions (left-hemisphere), it does kill brain cells. In order to prevent brain cell loss from lack of sleep, it is recommended to get good quality sleep. Some people run effectively on just 6 hours of sleep, while some need 9 to keep a clear head. You be the judge of what works best for your body and brain!
39) Using heroin – as you probably expected, using heroin will kill your brain cells. Heroin has been linked to Alzheimer-like brain damage. Opiate use has been associated with sped up aging in the brain. Heroin causes nerve-cell damage in essential parts of the brain. Don’t let a drug like Heroin ruin your brain and life!
40) Paint remover – when you put paint remover on paint, it eats it away. When you inhale paint remover, it eats away at your brain! Paint remover, when sniffed, crosses the blood- brain barrier and eats away at your brain tissue and cells make the decision to help others that have a problem with “sniffing” or “huffing” paint remover by getting them psychological assistance and being around for support.
41) Welding fumes – exposure to welding fumes is an extreme health hazard. Welding rod fumes have been linked to Parkinson’s disease and many other illnesses. Most fumes from welding are produced during “arc-welding.” The fumes enter and damage your lungs, nervous system, and deplete brain cells. If you are a welder, you may want to check out this informational guide from the American society of safety Engineers.
42) Outdoor air pollution- like indoor air pollution, outdoor air pollution can have terrible side-effects. Place like Mexico City have so much air pollution that many citizens choose to wear mask and filters to protect themselves. Depending on the type and severity of the air pollution, you can potentially lose a lot of brain tissue. Chemical gasses build up quickly and mix with each other, those gasses get trapped in the environment, people inhale the gasses, and brain damage/cell lose is a result.
43) microwaving “popcorn”- it doesn’t really matter what you are microwaving, if you stand close enough to the microwave or have a “microwave” leakage, you are killing your brain cells, by just standing close to a microwave that is fully sealed while operating, you do risk losing some brain cells-but not nearly as many as if there were a microwave leakage. It is important to always check up on your microwave and to repair any possible leaks. It is recommended to always stand a minimum of 2 feet away from microwaves while they are cooking.
44) Having narcolepsy- Having narcolepsy- a disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepingness and uncontrollably falling asleep at random times. Research has shown that having narcolepsy kills “hypocretin” brain cells which are located in the hippocampus. Individuals without narcolepsy have around 70,000 hypocretin brain cells,why narcoleptics have between 3,000 to 10,000 (a significantly lower amount). Luckily new advances and treatments are constantly being developed to help with narcolepsy!
45) formaldehyde- formaldehyde can be found in forest fires, automobile exhaust, and tobacco smoke. Formaldehyde can deplete brain cells and decreases cells counts within the brain. Formaldehyde exposure can cause burning of the eyes and nose, coughing, difficulty breathing, and could possibly cause leukemia. For great physical and mental health, formaldehyde exposure should be avoided.
46) Radiation treatment- it is not surprising that radiation treatment damages brain cells. After all, radiation treatment works to damage the DNA of cancerous cells. Some other cells happen to get hit with the radiation intended to take out the cancer cells, and healthy brain cells die. Most medically accepted treatments of cancer involve the killing of both healthy and unhealthy brain cells.
47) Taking the chemical MPTP- MPTP is neurotoxin that causes permanent symptoms of Parkinson’s disease by killing the neurons in the substantial nigra area of the brain. It’s scary that there’s and illicit drug like this… hopefully you never even hear about MPTP other than on the internet.
48) laughing gas a.k.a nitrous oxide- when nitrous oxide is used in a control setting like the dentist’s office, it is fine and will not cause brain damage-the amount of the substance is carefully monitored. It when nitrous oxide is illicitly used and abused that results in brain damage and cell loss. No need to freak out the next time dentist uses this stuff. Don’t use this stuff in a non-medical setting and you’ll be fine.
49) Using ketamine-the use of ketarmine, a common type of anesthesia, prevents brain cells from picking up “glutamate”- a protein which is essential for cell communication and survival. Like nitrous oxide, ketarmine use should be limited to medical professionals. Using the proper amount of ketarmine probably won’t do mush damage.
50) Taking PCP- most commonly referred to as “angel dust,” the drug PCP (phencyclidine) can cause memory problems. Inability to control thoughts, and compulsive action. PCP has been correlated with frontal-lobe brain damage and like most drugs, aids in the process of brain cell death. PCP is dangerous, triggers and dangerous behaviors, and should be avoided to keep a healthy brain.
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Fruits That Can Help Increase Your Intelligence
(Foods that boost memory)
Here are foods that may improve your memory, if you can remember to eat them. You might notice that many of the foods on this list are red or purple in color. That‘s because the phospitaytochemical that colors them, anthocyanin, is the same phytochemical that’s good for your brain
Blueberries
Blueberries have been shown in numerous studies to the wonderful thinks for memory and the brain in general. Old rats that were fed blueberries scored the same as young rats on memory tests.
Blueberries contains anthocyanin, a known memory boosting phytochemical. They also contain many other phytochemicals that that may contribute to healthy brain function.
Apples
Apples contain high levels of quercetin that has been shown in recent studies to protect against Alzheimer’s disease. Although it is also present in the flesh, the most quercetin is found in the spinach.
One study found that feedings rats spinach prevented and even reversed memory loss. This may be due in part to its high folic acid content, a nutrient that is believed to be protective against Alzheimer’s disease and age-related memory loss. Just a half-cup of cooked spinach provides two-thirds you daily requirement of folic acid.
Onions
Red onions contains anthocyanin and quercetin. Yellow and white onion also contain good levels of quercetin. In Indian, where onion is an important staple, onions has been use as a folk remedy to boost memory of centuries.
Broccoli
Broccoli contains quercetin. It’s also a good source of folic acid.
Red Bests
Beets are a good source of anthocyanin and folic acid.
Grapes red, purple and black grapes all contains quercetin and anthocyanin. Red wine also contains good levels of these phytochemicals, but overindulging in red wine may negate the benefits so keeping consumption to one glass per day may be wise.
Cherries
Another red food that is good source of anthocyanin.
Eggplant
Eggplant is great source of anthocyanin. It also contains nasunin, an antioxidant that protects the lipids in brain cell membranes.
Rosemary
Researchers have found that carnosic acid in rosemary is neuroprotective and may play a role in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative brain disorders. One study even found that just the scent of rosemary improved the memories of office workers.
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Fruits That Can Help Increase Your Intelligence
Here are foods that may improve your memory, if you can remember to eat them. You might notice that many of the foods on this list are red or purple in color. That‘s because the phospitaytochemical that colors them, anthocyanin, is the same phytochemical that’s good for your brain
Blueberries
Blueberries have been shown in numerous studies to the wonderful thinks for memory and the brain in general. Old rats that were fed blueberries scored the same as young rats on memory tests.
Blueberries contains anthocyanin, a known memory boosting phytochemical. They also contain many other phytochemicals that that may contribute to healthy brain function.
Apples
Apples contain high levels of quercetin that has been shown in recent studies to protect against Alzheimer’s disease. Although it is also present in the flesh, the most quercetin is found in the spinach.
One study found that feedings rats spinach prevented and even reversed memory loss. This may be due in part to its high folic acid content, a nutrient that is believed to be protective against Alzheimer’s disease and age-related memory loss. Just a half-cup of cooked spinach provides two-thirds you daily requirement of folic acid.
Onions
Red onions contains anthocyanin and quercetin. Yellow and white onion also contain good levels of quercetin. In Indian, where onion is an important staple, onions has been use as a folk remedy to boost memory of centuries.
Broccoli
Broccoli contains quercetin. It’s also a good source of folic acid.
Red Bests
Beets are a good source of anthocyanin and folic acid.
Grapes red, purple and black grapes all contains quercetin and anthocyanin. Red wine also contains good levels of these phytochemicals, but overindulging in red wine may negate the benefits so keeping consumption to one glass per day may be wise.
Cherries
Another red food that is good source of anthocyanin.
Eggplant
Eggplant is great source of anthocyanin. It also contains nasunin, an antioxidant that protects the lipids in brain cell membranes.
Rosemary
Researchers have found that carnosic acid in rosemary is neuroprotective and may play a role in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative brain disorders. One study even found that just the scent of rosemary improved the memories of office workers.
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Fruits That Can Help Increase Your Intelligence
Food Supplement That Boost Brain Power And Iq
Do you wish to naturally increase your brain power and IQ and begin to think and dream like a genius you are?
You must know that no man was born a genius but many born with the talent of becoming one. But let me tell you that those who are genius today worked for it, if they had not taken some neccessary steps toward achieving their dream to become reality it would have just become a mere dreams hidden in the womb of dreams.....
So, you must be let to know what you must do to increases you memory and brain performance
STEPS
Neurozan:
Increases memory and brain performance
The brain is the most complex machine in the universe and the largest and most important part of your nervous system. It contains more than 10 billion neurons with intricate pathways linking our sense, our movement and our memory. The brain depends upon a wide supply of different micronutrients that work together to ensure optimum health and performance and it consumes a massive 30% of the energy we produce from our food. Like all ‘machines’, it makes sense that what you put in affects what you get out! There are lots of things you can do to make sure you’re getting the most out of your brain and to protect its long-term health.
While a general healthy diet with an abundance of fruit and vegetables, and the appropriate levels of protein, fats and carbohydrates will support the health of the brain, there are specific ‘brain’ nutrients that have especially supportive functions. Maintained mental performance requires the optimal functioning of brain cells and the complex neuronal network.
The new and improved Neurozan Tablets is now suitable for vegetarians and offers an even more comprehensive formula to help safeguard your daily intake of important nutrients and natural bioactive elements that can help maintain memory and concentration.
Ginkgo Biloba – A botanical extract which contains naturally occurring antioxidants to help protect ceils from free radicals. Studies have shown Ginkgo Biloba to be helpful for a number of different health areas including blood circulation.
Phosphatidylserine & glutamine - Both important components of phospholipids found in cell membranes, with numerous structural and functional roles in the nervous system. Concentrated in the brain, they help maintain brain functions especially as we get older.
Iodine – Essential for the brain, cell metabolism and normal thyroid function.
Co-enzymes Q10- a valuate nutrient, functioning as an antioxidant as well as an essential co-factor in electron transport. Co-enzymes Q10 levels tend to decline with age.
Glutamine – Used by neurons for the re-synthesis of the neurotransmitter glutamine.
L-Arginine- A precursor for nitric oxide, a message across nerve cell synapses.
Vitamin D3 - Involved in numerous brain functions include mood and cognitive functions the improved neurozan formula provides vitamin D3 at an ideal level of 25mcg (1000 IU) in the preferred, more active cholecalciferol form.
Thiamine (vitamin B1) – May help improve cognitive functioning.
Pantothenic acid – Helps in the formation of acetylcholine (an important brain chemical).
Zinc - Is found in high concentration in certain brain neurons.
Vitamin C – Helps defend against oxidative stress in the central nervous system.
Vitamin E – A fat soluble antioxidant vital in defending against free radicals to which neurons are extremely sensitive
Iron - Necessary for normal brain function, especially learning and memory.
Source: Food Supplement That Boost Brain Power And Iq
You must know that no man was born a genius but many born with the talent of becoming one. But let me tell you that those who are genius today worked for it, if they had not taken some neccessary steps toward achieving their dream to become reality it would have just become a mere dreams hidden in the womb of dreams.....
So, you must be let to know what you must do to increases you memory and brain performance
STEPS
Neurozan:
Increases memory and brain performance
The brain is the most complex machine in the universe and the largest and most important part of your nervous system. It contains more than 10 billion neurons with intricate pathways linking our sense, our movement and our memory. The brain depends upon a wide supply of different micronutrients that work together to ensure optimum health and performance and it consumes a massive 30% of the energy we produce from our food. Like all ‘machines’, it makes sense that what you put in affects what you get out! There are lots of things you can do to make sure you’re getting the most out of your brain and to protect its long-term health.
While a general healthy diet with an abundance of fruit and vegetables, and the appropriate levels of protein, fats and carbohydrates will support the health of the brain, there are specific ‘brain’ nutrients that have especially supportive functions. Maintained mental performance requires the optimal functioning of brain cells and the complex neuronal network.
The new and improved Neurozan Tablets is now suitable for vegetarians and offers an even more comprehensive formula to help safeguard your daily intake of important nutrients and natural bioactive elements that can help maintain memory and concentration.
Ginkgo Biloba – A botanical extract which contains naturally occurring antioxidants to help protect ceils from free radicals. Studies have shown Ginkgo Biloba to be helpful for a number of different health areas including blood circulation.
Phosphatidylserine & glutamine - Both important components of phospholipids found in cell membranes, with numerous structural and functional roles in the nervous system. Concentrated in the brain, they help maintain brain functions especially as we get older.
Iodine – Essential for the brain, cell metabolism and normal thyroid function.
Co-enzymes Q10- a valuate nutrient, functioning as an antioxidant as well as an essential co-factor in electron transport. Co-enzymes Q10 levels tend to decline with age.
Glutamine – Used by neurons for the re-synthesis of the neurotransmitter glutamine.
L-Arginine- A precursor for nitric oxide, a message across nerve cell synapses.
Vitamin D3 - Involved in numerous brain functions include mood and cognitive functions the improved neurozan formula provides vitamin D3 at an ideal level of 25mcg (1000 IU) in the preferred, more active cholecalciferol form.
Thiamine (vitamin B1) – May help improve cognitive functioning.
Pantothenic acid – Helps in the formation of acetylcholine (an important brain chemical).
Zinc - Is found in high concentration in certain brain neurons.
Vitamin C – Helps defend against oxidative stress in the central nervous system.
Vitamin E – A fat soluble antioxidant vital in defending against free radicals to which neurons are extremely sensitive
Iron - Necessary for normal brain function, especially learning and memory.
Source: Food Supplement That Boost Brain Power And Iq
Monday, 2 December 2013
ANY FOOD EATEN AFTER 8PM IS POISONOUS
A professor of Anatomy, Dr OladapoAshiru, has advised
Nigerian to always eat an early dinner in order to maintain good health and
avoid undue strain and stress to their digestive systems. And according to the
renowned Reproductive Endocrinologist, “Any food eaten after 8pm is a poison,
as the intestine shuts down after 8pm; you should try to eat as early as 8pm to
avoid the accumulation of undigested food that are harmful to the organs.”
Ashiru,
while speaking at a recent event in Lagos, stressed that it is ideal to eat
slowly, chew properly and drink water thirty minutes to one hour after meals.
This is said to allow the food to digest in its real state as water dilutes the
nutrients.
As will all know, people often violate
the rule of the body when they do not follow the law of nature. While it is
natural that food eaten should not go into the digestive system, swallowing our
food straight without chewing deprives the food from being broken down.
Too
much food and too much undigested food, lead to fermentation and subsequently,
decay which eventually leads to other problems, as undigested food poison the
body and it shows in the skin. Advocating that “we must only supply the body
what it can take.” He added that the intestine is the root system of the human
body and that any problem it can result in a system damage.
Sunday, 1 December 2013
Fruit called Apple.
81 calories per medium apples. Apples are not rich in any vitamins and
minerals as orange do, but it is rich in solube fiber. Infact, apple is the
best source of soluble fiber in the market.
Benefits of the soluble fiber found in apples are:
·
It helps to prevent sharp swing in your blood sugar level.
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Pectin, the best-known from of fiber found in apples is the best for
lowering cholesterol
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Apples is also good for your heart because it has virtually no saturated
fat, cholesterol or sodium
·
Denties J. M Birkeland and L. Jorkjened of the university of Oslo
advocates apples for the possible tooth cleaning properties which helps to
prevent tooth decay.
Amount
One medium apple with skin contains 0.47 grams of
protein, 95 calories, and 4.4 grams of dietary fiber.
Minerals Content Of Apple
Potassium- 195 mg
Calcium - 11 mg
Phosphorus - 20 mg
Magnesium - 9 mg
Manganese - 0.064 mg
Iron - 0.22 mg
Sodium - 2 mg
Copper - 0.049 mg
Zinc - 0.07 mg
Also contains a trace amount of other minerals.
Calcium - 11 mg
Phosphorus - 20 mg
Magnesium - 9 mg
Manganese - 0.064 mg
Iron - 0.22 mg
Sodium - 2 mg
Copper - 0.049 mg
Zinc - 0.07 mg
Also contains a trace amount of other minerals.
Vitamins Content of Apple
Vitamin A - 98 IU
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - 0.031 mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - 0.047 mg
Niacin - 0.166 mg
Folate - 5 mcg
Pantothenic Acid - 0.111 mg
Vitamin B6 - 0.075 mg
Vitamin C - 8.4 mg
Vitamin E - 0.33 mg
Vitamin K - 4 mcg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
Favourite Forum- Fruit called apple
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - 0.031 mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - 0.047 mg
Niacin - 0.166 mg
Folate - 5 mcg
Pantothenic Acid - 0.111 mg
Vitamin B6 - 0.075 mg
Vitamin C - 8.4 mg
Vitamin E - 0.33 mg
Vitamin K - 4 mcg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
Favourite Forum- Fruit called apple
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