It shouldn’t be a divisive statement to state that Canada, like many Western countries, has an aging population. As a country’s population ages, it is natural that there is a growing interest in alternative and natural methods of reducing the cognitive decline that occurs with age and age-related mental sicknesses. There are many different methods that people claim help them to overcome cognitive declines such as lifestyle and dietary choices as well as certain herbal supplements. This article will cover a number of different herbal remedies and other lifestyle choices that people in Canada are finding effective at fighting off cognitive decline and combating mental diseases.
Herbal remedies and supplements
There is a wide variety of herbal remedies and supplements that have grown in popularity across Canada in recent years. Supplements such as Ginseng and Ginkgo biloba have found a place in the zeitgeist and are often included in products designed to boost mental focus. While some supplements are already considered to have a beneficial effect others, such as Psilocybin, are still widely not recognised for their positive effects. While studies into the benefits of these herbal remedies combatting cognitive decline and enhancing mental focus will surely continue, curious people are already purchasing mushrooms like Blue Meanies online from trusted sellers to try them for themselves. Mushrooms have a long history of beneficial properties and common varieties like the Lion’s Mane mushroom are available all over Canada in health food stores and are reputed to be great for increasing neuron health.
Diet and brain-boosting nutrients
Even today we are still barely cognizant of the massively important role that diet plays in our health, both physically and mentally. This is true of our athletic physical health and our cognitive physical health. Diets such as the Mediterranean diet are being touted as valuable routes to take for those interested in doing preventative work to reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s. We know that foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids are great for enhancing focus and supporting memory function.
Physical activity and cognitive health
While it has become almost meme-worthy to suggest that taking a walk or going for a run might lift your mood, there is a certain truth to keeping physically active being hugely beneficial for our cognitive health. Keeping active and exercising increases the amount of blood flow to the brain which directly enhances focus and could be a method of slowing cognitive decline. Canadians are lucky to have a bounty of beautiful nature available to them and activities like hiking and cycling could be incredibly enriching for more than just the direct physical and cognitive benefits that you will reap. More specialised types of stretching exercises such as Tai Chi and yoga have also been found to boost focus and could be of benefit to supporting cognitive function.