"Improve Memory By Taking These Home Remedies. It Is Possible!"You can improve memory by taking these herbal remedies. We've all experienced that 'tip-of-the-tongue' phenomena? You desperately try to remember something, but no matter how hard you struggle, it just doesn't come out. It's aggravating isn't it? Ah, to be young again! Well, there's hope! Many of the herbal and vitamin remedies mentioned on this page have been found to improve memory. As we age, our bodies begin to lose brain cells a few at a time. In addition, the brain no longer makes adequate amounts of the chemicals needed for normal brain function. As you age, these changes have a greater effect on mental function. Google News reports on a story from telegraph.co.uk on how eating between 120 to 150 grams of blueberries significantly improved memories of laboratory rats. Here are some additional things that may affect memory: Medicines such as sleeping pills, antidepressants, antihistamines, anti anxiety medicines, medicines used to treat schizophrenia, and some pain medicines utilized after surgery. Alcohol and drug use can cause a reduction in the levels of the B vitamins resulting in detrimental effects on memory. For those of you looking for true 'home remedies', click here for a list of ingredients taken from around the web that may help with memory: Mixing common household items together is an inexpensive way to help with memory Also, here's a list of games you can try that may help solve your memory problems:
1) B Vitamins [Top]Various members of the 'B' family of vitamins have been found to help improve memory loss. Folate, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 are thought to be beneficial. One study performed on women age 20 to 92; found Folate improved memory, while supplementation with vitamin B6 improved verbal ability. 'B' vitamins helped to guard neurons by breaking down homocysteine, an agent is toxic to nerve cells. Vitamin B6 apparently helps to create dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine. In another study, 39 people were treated for an assortment of neurological disorders associated with a lack of vitamin B12. All 39 saw an improvement in their particular condition after treatment. B vitamins are also crucial in manufacturing red blood cells that transport oxygen to brain cells, consequently they may help to improve memory. A lack of the B vitamin Niacin has also been connected with memory loss. B vitamins are found in many foods including dairy products, vegetables, and wholegrains. Dosage A good B complex vitamin should contain all the required amounts of the vitamins to help improve memory. Contraindications Individuals who are hypersensitive to B vitamins should not take them. Vitamin B6 can cause signs of neuropathy when taken in amounts greater than 200 milligrams. Medicines such as Levodopa see a decline in their effectiveness when taken with B vitamins. Toxicity from these vitamins is not known. Excessive amounts of Niacin may cause flushing, headache, and stomachache. 2) Ginseng
In one double-blind study, two groups of individuals were given a Ginseng-Ginkgo mixture over a 14-week period. Two dosing regimens were used. One group received 60 milligrams of Ginkgo with 100 milligrams of Ginseng while the other group received 120 milligrams of Ginkgo with 200 milligrams of Ginseng. On different days during this study the individuals performed an assortment of tasks involving memory and attention, as well as answering questionnaires concerning mood states, quality of life, and sleep quality. This herbal blend improved memory performance of these individuals by 7.5 percent throughout the twelve-week period. A different study of Ginseng mixed with Panax Notoginseng found that memory could be improved in individuals who developed Dementia subsequent to having a stroke. One group took the Ginseng mixture while the other group took Duxil, a drug that increases oxygen to the brain. Results demonstrated the individuals taking the herbal mixture improved more than those individuals taking the prescription drug. Dosage The recommended dosage of Ginseng is 200 milligrams daily. Contraindications It may be contraindicated for pregnant women and individuals with Hypertension. Individuals with any of the following conditions should not take Ginseng: nosebleeds, excessive menstruation, or Asthma. Most adverse effects occur when taking large doses or for long periods of time. It may also decrease the effectiveness of blood thinners such as Coumadin. Ginseng may also interact with caffeine to cause high blood pressure. Simultaneous ingestion of Ginseng with the drug Nardil may cause manic-like symptoms. 3) Omega 3 Fatty Acids [Top] In one study, laboratory rats with poor learning and memory skills were fed a diet lacking in Omega 3's. When DHA was added to their diets, learning and memory skills improved considerably. In another study, mice were genetically altered to develop proteins in the brain comparable to those seen in individuals with poor memory. The mice were divided into four groups. One group of mice was fed the characteristic American diet with the 10:1 ratio of Omega 6's to Omega 3's as mentioned above. The second group was fed a diet consisting of fatty acids in a healthier 1:1 ratio. The remaining groups were fed a diet with additional DHA After 3 months, the mice in the DHA supplemented group had fewer amounts of beta amyloid and tau protein, the proteins thought to be a factor in memory loss later in life. UCLA researchers have discovered that a diet high in Omega 3's helps protect the brain from memory loss and Alzheimer's disease. According to the Framingham Heart Study, individuals with low levels of DHA in their diets had a much greater chance of developing dementia later in life. Dosage To improve memory, you'll need to take between 5 and ten grams of both DHA and EPA. Side Effects There are no known side effects involved with taking large amounts of Omega 3 Fatty Acids. Pregnant or lactating women should not take Omega 3's. Also, if you have uncontrolled blood pressure, are taking antidepressants, or MAO inhibitors, or blood thinners you should avoid Omega 3 fatty acids. 4) Green Tea 
[Top] Drinking Green Tea may be a valuable way to improve memory. Green Tea contains powerful antioxidants called polyphenols that are known to lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels. When compared to Black Tea, Green Tea has more antioxidants because it is an unfermented tea. One study, done in 2006, found that Japanese men who drank more than two cups of Green Tea each day had a 50 percent lower chance of developing cognitive impairment. Green Tea has been known to inhibit the development of enzymes associated with the onset of Alzheimer's disease. If also inhibits the production of the enzyme butyrylcholinesterase, an enzyme that has been found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's. An amino acid L-theanine, which is also found in Green Tea, is absorbed through the intestines and crosses through the blood brain barrier. There it affects neurotransmitters and increases alpha brain wave activity. Green tea catechins may also improve memory according to a recent Japanese study. Catechins, a substance found in green tea, have a number of protective functions, such as preventing heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes. In another study, laboratory rats were divided into three groups. One group was fed a diet with no catechins, another group was fed a diet of .1% catechins, while the third group was fed a diet of .5% catechins for eight weeks. At the study's' conclusion, the group fed catechins exhibited enhanced memory and learning skills. The most dangerous chemical in Green Tea is caffeine. Breast feeding women are advised not to drink Green Tea as it may affect their babies' sleep patterns. Contraindications There are no known reports of toxicity from drinking Green Tea daily. You may experience headaches, dizziness, and GI symptoms. Vitamin K, which is present in green tea, may work as an antagonist to Coumadin, a blood thinner. 5) Choline [Top] Choline is another vitamin that may help to improve memory. It is not technically considered a vitamin as the body can synthesize it. In addition, it is present in the body in greater quantities then any other vitamin. Mice and rats lose memory function as they age. If their diets were low in Choline, this memory loss was exacerbated, whereas mice fed a diet rich in Choline exhibited a slowing of this loss. Choline improves memory by increasing the amount of acetylcholine in the brain. Researchers from Columbia University suggest it may be possible to permanently improve memory in unborn children. They say increasing the amount of Choline the mother takes while the child is in the womb, and through its first few months of life may have beneficial effects later in life. Many mothers may have a deficiency of this supplement that may have long lasting effects on their children's brains. Dosage The USDA's dietary reference intake (DRI) for this nutrient is as follows:
There are no known Contraindications for this vitamin. It may interact with medicines such as Cimetidine and any of the Dipyridamole Injectable/Xanthine derivatives such as Entacapone, Efavirenz, and Fenfluramine. Subscribe to the Home Remedies Blog by clicking on this link:
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These essential fatty acids are found in fish and contain 2 ingredients needed for normal brain function, EPA and DHA.
