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Looking after the Rugby Brain
By Rich McKeating
Before we start...• Definition of a concussion
• temporary unsteadiness, dizziness and giddiness.
• The brain is repairable
Potential damage later on in life?
• Personality change
• Depression
• Alzheimers
• Lack of bodily functions
• Balance
• Smell
• Digestion
• Growth
• Stress response
• Hormones
Today’s talk
• Brain Nutrition
• Brain Supplements
• Healthy brain attitude
• Develop strategies for long term brain health
Brain Health principles
Nutrition•Keep glucose supply steady
• Control blood sugar
• Beans/ lentils
• Rice
• Whole grains
•Anti-oxidants
•Omega 3
• DHA
Lifestyle•Alcohol Moderation
•Take charge of Stress
•Improve O2 uptake
• Posture
• Breathing exercises
• Quit Smocking
Brain foodsConsider using the following in your diet
Anti- oxidants• Blue berries- anthocyanins enhance brain function, can
also reverse brain damage
• Accai Berries- improve blood vessels
• Dark chocolate
• Coffee
• Turmeric
• All fruit/ veg
Brain foodsOmega 3
• Wild fish- Wild Salmon
• Walnuts
• Spinach
• Avoid bad fats
Hydration
• Water
Basic Brain supplements• Acetyle l carnitine ( 500mg twice a day)
• Alpha lipoic acid 100-300mg
• Alpha GPC 600mg
• Ginko Bilboa 120-240mg
• Vit D
• DHA
• Omega 3
An intro to NeurotransmittersSerotonin
• Deficiency symptoms
• Lack of joy
• Unrest full sleep
• Sudden burst of anger
• Paranoia
• Natural ways to boost it
• Tryptophan rich foods
• 5-HTP
• PS
Dopamine
Deficiency symptoms
• Unable to handle stress
• Angry/ aggressive
• Unexplained lack of concern for family and friends
• Lower sex drive
Natural treatments
• Tyrosine Rich foods
• L-Tyrosine
• Omega 3
Healthy Brain attitude!• Learn!
• Stress reduction
• The pro- active solution
• Talent vs Effort
• Limiting behaviours• Superstition
• Blame
• Need to be right
• Worrying about things you cant control
Long term brain strategy• Your brain is responsible for the quality of your life, look after it!
• Nutrition
• Control blood sugar
• Take Omega 3
• Hydrate
• Eat plenty of anti- oxidants
• Supplement
• Even just one month per year
• Lifestyle
• Control stress
• Sleep/ nap
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