the air we breathe or from the foods we consume. Substances like heavy metals and even chemicals in food such as MSG (monosodium glutamate) and aspartame directly damage the central nervous system.
Luckily, nutrients such as B vitamins, potassium, calcium and unprocessed healthy fats (high in omega-3 & omega-6) can help build up and optimize the performance of your nervous system. Some foods you can work into your diet to improve overall nervous system function and brain performance include: green leafy vegetables, wild caught salmon and other fish, nuts, avocado and olive oil.
Avoiding highly processed foods with added sweeteners and artificial flavors can help lessen the chance of overexposure to these kinds of damaging chemicals. Excess alcohol consumption and smoking can also introduce harmful toxins to the body that cause damage to cells, impairing the function of the nervous system and possibly leading to more severe issues such as seizures and cancer.
Mental conditions such as depression, anxiety and even general stress can cause impairment of nervous system function or even development of a more serious disease. Incorporating healthy habits of mental self care is key to preventing these sort of psychologically triggered nervous system impairments.
Activities like meditation, exercise and maintaining a healthy diet can all help to regulate your mental state and reduce the risk of stress related illness. Altered mental states cause the production of chemicals such as cortisol and adrenaline, associated with stress. Excess levels of these chemicals cause the brain to lose proper control over the regulation of mood, creating a negative cycle that only builds upon itself if not addressed.
Regular physical activity that boosts the heart rate