How To Detox Your Brain

So how to detox your brain from the adverse effects of toxins, contaminants, and inflammation? Here are a few suggestions:

Begin By Doing An Elimination Diet.

A thorough elimination diet can reveal your food intolerances and sensitivities. Consumption of foods that you are sensitive to can cause inflammation and make it tough to cleanse and lose weight.

Consume A Variety Of Vegetables And Fruits.

Because different colors signify different nutrients and vitamins, add ginger, garlic, turmeric, broccoli seed sprouts, beets, and herbs like rosemary and thyme to your daily diet. Regularly consume cruciferous veggies. Seeds, nuts, legumes, and fatty fruits like bananas and avocados are also important food groups.

Incorporate Complex Carbohydrates In Your Diet.

While simple and processed carbohydrates should be avoided, complex carbs are an important source of energy for the brain, as the molecule of glucose broken down from whole grain and starch sources by the complicated mechanisms of our body’s biochemical processes the preferred energy source of the brain and its cells.

Include Intermittent Eating Patterns In Your Meal Planning.

Allowing the body to rest from digestion will assist in direct energy away from the gastrointestinal system and into the organs required for detoxification processes. This can be accomplished using a simple intermittent fasting diet.

Make Every Effort To Limit Your Exposure To Poisons And Pollutants.

Eat organic whenever possible to reduce your exposure to pesticides, farm chemical residues, and herbicides. Make use of environmentally friendly personal care products, cosmetics, and cleaning chemicals.

Tailor Your Supplements For Increased Detox Capacity.

This can be accomplished through the use of supplements such as milk thistle for liver health, NAD+, and ubiquinol for mitochondrial support, Coleus forskhii for respiratory support, N-acetylcysteine for supplemental antioxidant support as detoxification produces reactive oxygen species that are harmful to our cells and L-glutamine for gastrointestinal support. Consider using plants like Boswellia, Lion’s mane, and Macuna pruriens to help your brain. Speak with a naturopathic doctor, an integrative physician, or another supplement-savvy health care professional for more information on how to use these supplements and in what dosage.

Regular Physical Activity And Exercise.

Run, hike, walk, dance, take a yoga class, and ride your bike. Sweating every day, any way you can benefit your detoxification pathways and your brain.

Deep Breathing Exercises Alternating With Occasional Fast Breathing

Breathing causes waste byproducts to be expelled.  Rapid breathing produces alkaline urine, which can aid in the excretion of other toxin metabolites.

Maintain Proper Hydration.

Fill up your reusable water container at least once a day. Proper fluid balance promotes blood and lymph flowing through the kidneys, resulting in greater toxin clearance via urination.

Spend At Least 20 Minutes Each Day In Nature.

Immersion in nature enhances mental clarity, reduces anxiety and stress, and has good physiological impacts like reduced heart rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure. These increased physiological characteristics can only benefit the body’s detoxification process. So, every day, go for a stroll, go around the park, or relax on your lawn for a few minutes.

Get At Least 7 To 8 Hours Of Sleep Per Night.

The brain can heal cellular damage caused by chemicals and other exposures during restorative sleep. By obtaining enough sleep each night, you can ensure that your brain has a chance to slow down and heal itself.

Brain Detox Supplements

Brain foods include the following:

• Proteins
• Beneficial fats
• Omega-3 fatty acids
• Antioxidants
• Vitamins

Here are a few examples:

• Broccoli, Kale, Spinach, And Other Dark Green Vegetables
• Salmon, Canned Tuna, Pollack, And Other Low-Mercury Fish
• Berries
• Coffee And Caffeinated Tea
• Nuts

You will never go wrong by increasing your intake of fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. Reducing your intake of processed meals and saturated fats can also help your cognitive performance.

Take Some Time To Unwind.

Mental, as well as physical breaks, are essential. Make it a habit to relax your brain by setting aside time to simply sit and appreciate the moment. This will allow your brain to recharge and increase your creative energy. Your brain will be grateful.

Don’t feel bad about doing nothing. Sit back and relax with a cup of coffee or tea, listen to the radio, or watch the sunset. Just tell yourself that you’re helping your brain.

Try Some Mental Workouts

Don’t forget to exercise your head as well. Physical activity benefits the brain, but don’t overlook mental activity.

Training your cognitive abilities can help us keep them well-tuned and functioning optimally.

Try:

• Putting together crossword puzzles (the more pieces, the better)
• Studying a different language (try Duolingo)
• Listening to music
• Mindfulness and meditation

Go For An Infrared Sauna Session.

Infrared saunas generate heat from within, similar to a fever, which aids in detoxifying via the sweat glands. They’re also quite calming as an added bonus.

When you detox your brain, you also detox your body and vice versa. Do not be shocked if your body feels more energetic, stronger, and more effective after clearing your mind and increasing brain function.