How To Boost Your A.M. Brain Power

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The ancients developed mantras designed to focus the mind and to tune thoughts to the vibration of the universe. Today, various forms of meditation also seek to enlighten the mind through greater awareness of the visible and invisible realities that surround us all.

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Science catches up with the ‘Masters of the Mind’

Although physiologists and neurologists don’t admit it, many of the morning routines they advocate designed to increase brain power and shake off the lethargy of sleep are really many of the things that sages, wise men and even ancient spiritualists of the East advised long ago.

These positive brain-chargers will work wherever you are: at home, on vacation, even while traveling on business.

‘Brain-mind’ [Andrew Mason, Flickr]

Activities that boost your ‘morning brain’

Want to start energizing your brain right away? Here are some of the major things you can do that are proven to work:

Sleep your way to a better brain

Sleep specialists are alarmed. Many have been ringing the warning bell for decades; few pay heed.

Sleep in an integral part of health. Lack of proper, restful sleep, especially if chronic, affects every part of your life. Sleep deprivation affects moods, temperament, emotional stability, the heart, digestion, weight, stamina…and yes, the brain.

Getting a good night’s sleep every night is something modern health experts urge and ancient health masters always advised.

Boost brain process with morning juice

What’s better than coffe in the morning? A serving of pure, sweet juice. Citric juices such as orange, tangerine, lime, and even lemonade, help energize the brain. Eating a grapefruit with breakfast also helps the brain power-up.

Coffee, however, is not all bad. A big mug of Java electrifies the brain. Studies have proven that moderate coffee drinking stimulates the brain’s processing of information and speeds up its physiological functions. Be careful, though, for too much coffee can overstimulate, cause stress and symptoms of anxiety to surface later in the day.

Morning self-massage

Upon waking, don’t jump out of bed and start rushing about. Instead, spend a few minutes deep breathing. Inhale slowly through the nose and exhale slowly through the mouth. This is a regimen recognized for many centuries among the phycisians of the East to assist the body’s elimination of toxins in the bloodstream that can accumulate during the sleeping hours.

While deep-breathing and de-toxifying gently massage yourself. This stimulates the muscles, increase blood flow and also helps boost the brain’s activity.

Eat a big breakfast

For many years health professionals (even some doctors) strongly advise eating a big breakfast. Breakfast is ‘breaking the fast’ your body has endured for as much as 10 to 12 hours. Boostng the brain requires fuel, and those that skip breakfast in lieu of a cup of coffee, a soda, or nothing at all will eventually have morning brain sluggishness. There’s no way to avoid it.

An old adage goes: “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.” It’s true and makes much sense. Following that regimen increases physical stamina and promotes overall health, including the health and functioning of your brain.

Add high-tech stimuli

Blogger Drew in 4 Mind 4 Life advises many of the morning rituals that the ancient Chinese taught thousands of years ago. But Drew also adds an interesting 21st Century twist: technologically boosting the mind. Programs are available that augment the brain and sharpen the brainwave activity.

He writes: “Entraining your brain waves is a phenomenal way to amp up your brain power each morning. Any session in the mid-beta to high-beta brain wave range will do a great job at getting you mentally prepared for the day. You will likely feel a huge energy boost after listening! I personally use Neuro-Programmer 2 Professional and Mind Stereo and they can turn my morning into a miracle.”

Eat brain-boosting foods

The Health Journal provides a list of the top 10 brain foods. Adding them to your diet will automatically boost your brain all day long, including the morning hours. The Journal also adds that the foods will improve your “memory, mood, concentration, and overall clarity.”

The list includes many favorites such as blueberries, salmon, nuts, and chocolate. For the entire list and how these foods work go here.

A successful life depends on the functioning of your brain. We all live in a competitive world, a world where our ideas compete, our desires, our goals, and our emotions. Boosting your brain and energizing your clarity of thought gives you a big advantage over most people who have no idea how to go about improving their brain or why it makes sense to do so.

Brain power increases the likelihood you will achieve success in almost everything you do.

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