Las 7 mejores hierbas y especias para la salud del cerebro y la memoria

La gente a menudo piensa que la salud del cerebro y la memoria es algo que disminuirá naturalmente con la edad. Muchas hierbas y especias pueden ayudar a retrasar estos signos de envejecimiento, y esa es solo una de las formas en que pueden mejorar su salud. Muchas personas no se dan cuenta de que hay hierbas y especias que pueden ayudar a la salud del cerebro, directamente en su armario o especiero.
¿Qué tipo de beneficios pueden brindar las hierbas y especias a nuestra materia gris? Las personas que las toman regularmente a menudo mencionan una mayor capacidad para concentrarse, una mejora en sus habilidades de razonamiento e incluso un estado de ánimo elevado. Un beneficio significativo de estos remedios naturales tiene que ver con la memoria. La pérdida de memoria es una preocupación creciente para los estadounidenses, especialmente para los baby boomers. El Alzheimer es una epidemia creciente. Los CDC descubrieron que casi 6 millones de ciudadanos estadounidenses vivían con ella en 2020, y las cifras están aumentando.
Este artículo ofrece información de fondo sobre las siete mejores hierbas y especias para la salud mental, cómo ayudan al cerebro humano y los hábitos a adoptar para mejorar la salud cerebral.
Descripción general del uso de hierbas y especias para la salud cerebral
Muchos estudios demuestran que varias de las hierbas y especias a continuación aumentan los niveles de actividad de los neurotransmisores en el cerebro, así como reducen la inflamación. Millones de estadounidenses ya usan café para su dosis diaria de energía mental. Sin embargo, el café tiene su desventaja, ya que puede sobreestimular las glándulas suprarrenales del cuerpo.
Existen diferentes teorías sobre cómo funcionan estos remedios a base de plantas. Una teoría afirma que tienen varios compuestos, por lo que sus poderes beneficiosos provienen de un cóctel de bondades que mejoran el cerebro.
Las mejores hierbas y especias para promover la salud cerebral
La siguiente lista describe algunas hierbas y especias que pueden ayudar a mejorar la salud cerebral.
1. Cúrcuma
Esta es la especia amarilla que se encuentra en el curry. India es probablemente el hogar natal de la cúrcuma, ya que sus habitantes la han utilizado durante cientos de años. Sin embargo, ofrece más que sabor; muchos científicos han elogiado sus habilidades antiinflamatorias. La inflamación crónica se ha relacionado con el Alzheimer, por lo que este es un atributo importante. El compuesto activo de la cúrcuma es la curcumina.
2. Jengibre
Originario del sudeste asiático, el jengibre es una especia saludable (y sabrosa). El jengibre, al igual que la cúrcuma, se cree que es eficaz como antiinflamatorio. Un estudio de 2012 lo relacionó con una mejor tiempo de reacción cerebral y memoria.
3. Romero
El romero es una hierba que ha demostrado tener propiedades antioxidantes, así como la capacidad de reducir la hormona del estrés, el cortisol. Se ha demostrado que el uso de un difusor para inhalar el aceite esencial de romero reduce los niveles de cortisol en la sangre. También puede disfrutar del romero en sus comidas.
4. Ginkgo
Ginkgo has been shown to improve cognitive health, brain function and reduce inflammation. It has been shown to enhance oxygen and blood flow to the brain.
5. Ashwagandha
This adaptogenic herb has a long history of use helping to counteract the negative effects of stress. Ashwagandha aids in promoting concentration and focus, and it has been shown to also support cardiovascular and endocrine health.
6. Ginseng
Ginseng has been used in Chinese medicine for hundreds of years and is highly regarded for its anti-inflammatory properties, ability to boost brain function, and increased energy levels. Some studies seem to show ginseng can also help improve a person’s immune system.
7. Bacopa
This ancient herb offers brain-boosting and stress-reducing properties, and emerging studies show it may help with ADHD. Bacopa may help reduce restlessness and impulse control.
Scientific studies on many of these herbs are still ongoing, but preliminary results and reports from users have been positive. This is excellent news for people looking to support their brain and cognitive function.
In addition to taking herbs and spices for brain and memory health, there are also many lifestyle choices that can greatly boost your brain’s ability to function at its best.
Better Brain Health Habits to Adopt
Many activities promote good brain health. Most of them are fairly simple, take little time, and help improve overall health, not just that of your brain. Here are some of the best.
Get Some Cardio
People who elevate their heart rates through proper cardiovascular activity create increased blood flow to the body and brain. This can help to reduce a decline in cognitive ability.
Keep Learning
The brain, similar to other muscles in the body, gets its exercise through learning. Continued learning is available through community college classes, online learning, or just picking up a good book, doing puzzles, playing an instrument, learning a language, and so many more things.
Stop Smoking
Studies reveal that smoking contributes to declining cognitive function. People who stop smoking increase their likelihood of improved brain health.
Maintain a Healthy Weight
The body and brain are closely linked. Maintaining a healthy weight reduces strain on the heart. A healthy heart means blood flow to the brain is likely to be healthy too.
Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Getting the proper amount of quality sleep each night can help to make your mind sharper.
Eat an Anti-inflammatory Diet
There are many foods that promote healthy brain function, such as wild-caught fish, a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, as well as nuts and seeds.
Maintain Mental Health
Depression, anxiety and stress all take a toll on the brain. Working through mental health issues, talking with friends, or getting professional help when needed can be very beneficial.
Stay Social
One ongoing challenge in the digital age is maintaining real human contact. Staying connected through social media is not the same as interacting with people, though it is certainly better than nothing and has been a life-saver for many people during the pandemic. Humans are social creatures. Though people also need time alone, isolation can negatively impact mental health.
There are many ways to support healthy brain and cognitive function. Using or taking herbs and spices, eating an anti-inflammatory diet and practicing healthy lifestyle habits can be extremely helpful.
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