Fasting - The Secret to Brain Health

In the beginning people fasted because they couldn't find any food that day.

All of the world's religions have a tradition or commandment to fast one day a week.

Our enlightened society here in the US and in other more "advanced" cultures, we have given up this practice.

Perhaps we need to rethink this. In a report from Dr Blaylock one of the tips to remaining young was fasting.

12. Once a week, you should fast at least until dinner. Fasting once a week has been shown to dramatically slow brain aging and accelerate repair of this essential organ. Experiments have demonstrated that fasting causes the brain to generate growth-stimulating chemicals (brain growth factor and epithelial growth factor) that promote healing of damaged neurons.

Remember on the day that you fast - you must drink lots of water. You may have tea without sugar. You can also have a couple of cups of coffee but no creamer and no sugar.

Artificial creamer has some really bad stuff in it that promotes weight gain and inflammation. We all know that we consume too much sugar. And definitely stay away from that chemical sugar - that just kills your brain. Try experimenting with honey and stevia. The taste is different and takes some getting used to but once you become adjusted you are just adding to the ability of your body to remain healthy.

The entire list is posted at Tips to Stay Young

For a different list check out Fruits and Vegetables and What They Protect You From