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Brain food: 5 ayurvedic remedies for strengthening memory

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Sep 20, 2022, 09:00 IST
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​Easy ayurvedic tips and tricks

Do you have to prepare for an important exam but fear having memory trouble? Or are you an adult who seemingly forgets things every now and then – whether some important date, an instruction you had nodded to a while back, or where you last left your phone.

Forgetting sometimes is not a big issue and can happen with anyone. However, if your cases of forgetfulness or lack of an ability to memorise are too evident and often, you may want to consult your doctor.

Ayurveda is also proven to help in improving memory problems, distractedness, and brain degeneration. Try these ayurvedic tips and tricks to become more focused, concentrated, and confident.

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​Eat these brain foods

Just like your body needs nourishment, your brain does too, in order to stay healthy and function properly. There are plenty of natural brain foods, which you must include in your daily diet starting today. Some examples are ghee, olive oil, walnut, soaked almonds, raisins, dates and fresh fruits.

Other foods that are great for your brain health include lentils, beans, paneer and dal. According to Ayurveda, cumin seeds open the channels of our brain and black pepper increases our mind’s processing fire, which is called Medhya Agni.

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​Boost your brain with herbs

Ayurvedic herbs support and improve all the three learning abilities in the human brain – Dhi, Dhriti, and Smriti. Some of these special herbs, such as Gotu Kola, Ashwagandha, and Bacopa work as excellent memory boosters.

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​Antioxidants to avoid oxidative damage

Our brain needs oxygen to function well. However, with its high oxygen consumption and lipid-rich content, our brain is highly susceptible to oxidative stress. This leads to an excess of free radicals in the body's cells. Antioxidants are a proven solution for neutralising free radicals and balancing the state of your mind. Pink and red fruits and vegetables, such as watermelon and tomatoes, are rich in antioxidants.

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​Herbal tea to hydrate your brain

When your body does not have enough water to carry out its functions properly, you can feel weak and unstable. Such is the situation for a dehydrated brain. Ayurvedic experts recommend that drinking special herbal tea can hydrate our brain and boost our mental strength and memory. Some of these special ingredients of a herbal tea include hing, haldi, ajwain, and tulsi.

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​Have a good night's sleep

Lack of sleep can deeply hamper the brain’s function, which can impair your memory and thinking skills. Therefore, it is important to get sufficient rest every night. Try to go to bed and wake up in the morning at the same time each day. Also, it is recommended to sync your sleep cycle with the sunset and sunrise hours for maximum benefits. In case of trouble sleeping, ayurvedic herb Bacopa can help to calm your brain and also promote sleep.

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