4 Simple Supplements to Boost Memory & Reduce Stress

4 Simple Supplements to Boost Memory & Reduce Stress

Discover the powerful properties of four natural supplements and reduce your stress levels while improving your brain function today.

It’s no secret that stress can wreak havoc on our bodies, but in today’s fast-paced world, sometimes it can be difficult to take a step back and truly relax. Thankfully however, nature has a lot to offer when it comes to helping us manage our stress levels and giving us a boost in difficult times. And it’s not just our stress levels that can benefit from these wonderful natural remedies, they’re also great for brain function, too!

With that in mind, we thought we’d share the knowledge that we’ve gathered over years of working with beautiful, natural ingredients, so that you can discover their powerful properties for yourself.

Omega 3,6,7 & 9 Superantioxidant Oil Blend

The Omegas – Boost Memory, Protect cells, Help Reduce Inflammation & Cholesterol

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are essential for health. Our bodies need them to regulate blood clotting, and they’re also the building blocks of many hormones that help control cell growth and brain and immune function. In fact, a 2012 study found that supplementing the diet with omega-3 actually helped improve memory in young adults.

The human body cannot synthesise these omegas, so we must get them from the things we eat. Foods like hemp and flax seed are rich in omega-3 and 6, so including these in our diet is essential.

In addition to the essential fatty acids that our bodies cannot produce, there are other omegas that are also vital for good health:

Omega-9, which can be found in pomegranates, is packed with antioxidants (alpha-carotene, beta carotene and lutein in particular) which help protect cells, improve memory and lower LDL cholesterol.
Omega-7 (found in sea buckthorn) is important to help protect the lining of internal organic and mucous membranes such as the lungs, vagina, eyes and mouth, and also keeps the immune system healthy.
While the body can synthesise these fatty acids such as omega-9 and 7, this will only happens when the body has enough omega-3 and 6. This means they should also be included in the diet.

To make sure you’re getting your essential omegas, add our Omega 3, 6, 7 & 9 Superantioxidant Oil Blend to yoghurt, drizzle it over salads, use it in your smoothie or add a swirl to your homemade soups.

Hingko Tincture

Ginkgo Biloba – Boost Memory & Improve Circulation

Often referred to as ‘The Memory Tree’, Gingko Biloba has been valued for thousands of years in Chinese medicine. Used to improve memory and sharpen thinking, the activity of the plant on symptoms such as difficulty in concentration, absent mindedness, confusion, lack of energy, tiredness, decreased physical performance, depression, anxiety, dizziness, tinnitus and headaches has been evaluated in more than 40 European clinical trials. Results indicated that Gingko has a positive effect on all of these symptoms.

In addition to these benefits, a recent study conducted by researchers at The University of Medical Sciences in Iran concluded that Gingko Biloba protects against stroke-related neurological deficits in humans.

To experience the fantastic properties of Gingko Biloba for yourself, take 15 drops of our Gingko Tincture once a day.

Calcium & Magnesium Complex

Magnesium – Relieve Stress, Calm the Nervous System & Improve Sleep

Magnesium is a critical mineral in the body, and is particularly important when it comes to coping with stress. Found in foods such as buckwheat, dates, nuts, beans and bananas, magnesium helps to calm the body by counteracting the effects of adrenaline released when we’re mentally or physically stressed. Type A personalities have a higher tendency to magnesium deficiency.

However, when we are chronically stressed (including when we exercise) our bodies can become deficient in magnesium, as the greater the stress, the greater the depletion of magnesium from our cells. This can occur even if we eat plenty of the aforementioned foods. This can lead to a host of symptoms including irritability, loss of concentration and becoming easily tired.

As it’s easier to become stressed when we are deficient in magnesium, a vicious cycle ensues whereby magnesium deficiency gets progressively worse. Supplementing the diet with magnesium can help break this cycle.

To ensure you’re getting the magnesium you need, take 500mg of our Calcium Magnesium Complex daily.

Holy Basil B Complex

Holy Basil – Anti-Ageing & Stress

Telomers are protective DNA molecules that are found at the end of DNA (chromosomes) which protect DNA from deteriorating. Recent studies have shown that high levels of stress can speed up the shortening of telomers, which is an indicator of accelerated ageing.

As well as this, we also know that chronic stress triggers a number of changes in the body that negatively affect the hormonal, nervous and immune systems. Some diseases associated with stress include obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, gastric problems, cancer, depression, sexual dysfunction and immune problems. Fortunately nature has a host of herbs called adaptogens, which help protect the body from these problems by improving the health of the adrenal system.

One such herb is Holy Basil, which has been used of centuries in Ayurvedic medicine. Not only has it been shown to reduce inflammation, but also decreases stress hormone levels, in particular corticosterone. This, coupled with the fact that it is naturally rich in the B vitamins it means that it can actually improve energy levels and calm the body at the same time.

Take 2 capsules of our Holy Basil B Complex daily to protect an over-stretched nervous system.