Lifestyle TIPS  for BETTER CONCENTRATION

• Drink 6-8 glasses of purified water each day. (The brain is 85% water when fully hydrated. When it is dehydrated, neurotransmission-which is heavily dependent on water-is impaired, resulting in poor memory, concentration, and impaired abstract thinking.)

• Use it or lose it! Engage in activities that utilize thinking skills to keep your mind sharp. Do crossword puzzles; play chess or bridge; learn to use the computer or video camera; play a musical instrument; square dance; play tennis; study a foreign language; write a poem. Your brain needs to be stimulated, challenged and exercised, just like the rest of your body!

• Sleep well. Without adequate sleep you simply can't concentrate.

• Keep your heart pumping. Just like your heart, your brain needs clean arteries to carry fresh blood and oxygen-so exercise and eat well!

• Eat a diet of organic, whole foods, including high-quality protein, plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, and nuts and grains.