by
Allan Wohrnitz (BSc)
For brain activity and memory
A malnourished brain and nervous system creates many undesirable conditions,
namely poor memory, depression, lack of energy, sleeplessness, irritability,
hyperactivity, anxiety, violence, etc.
Knowing the
correct foods that nourish the brain will help handle the condition.
Definitions:
Brain - a mass
of nervous tissue that is the controlling and co-ordinating centre of the
nervous system.
Nerve - any of
the cord like bundles of fibres that conduct impulses between the brain or
spinal cord and another part of the body.
Neurone - a
cell specialised to conduct nerve impulses.
Neurotransmitter - a chemical by which a nerve cell (neurone) communicates with
another nerve cell or with a muscle.
Neurologist -
one who is trained to diagnose and treat diseases of the brain (nervous
system), and is trained to recognise physical defects in the nervous system and
can recommend treatment based on the physical findings.
Psychiatrist –
he is NOT a neurologist, yet he claims to deal with brain problems which really
belong in the field of neurology. He claims to “treat” mental illnesses based on
opinions and no scientific findings. His true functions is to make sure any
patient with mental problems has been tested for all diseases which can be
verified physically and when any found have been treated first before engaging
in psychiatric treatment.
Foods:
-
B Vitamins:
- Choline
- helps the formation of the “memory” neurotransmitter. Also supports the
health of the brain’s nerve fibres.
(See article on Concentration, Memory and
Mental Sharpness covering information on DMAE - a nutrient that converts to
Choline in the brain.)
- Inositol -
used to treat mental illness, panic attacks and anxiety.
- Lecithin
- has as major components choline and inositol - cell membranes that regulate
which nutrients may leave or enter a cell are largely composed of lecithin.
Without lecithin, a membrane would harden. Protective sheaths surrounding the
brain and nerve cells are made from lecithin. Lecithin is produced by the liver.
- Vit B1
- attaches to lead and assists in excreting lead. 150mg of B1 daily gives on
razor-sharp memory.
- Vit B2
- maintains the health of the nervous system.
- Vit B3
- deficiency causes depression and psychosis. B3 together with EFA’s (see below)
help regulate neurotransmitter hormones in the brain - used successfully in
treating schizophrenia. B3 helps
detoxify excess Copper.
- Vit B5
- increase in memory, learning and cognitive abilities. 250 to 500mg + choline
improves memory.
- Vit B6
- essential for making neurotransmitters. Converts amino acids into Serotonin
(an essential neurotransmitter hormone).
Deficiency of
B6, creates irritability, violence and poor memory. 20% of depressed people are
deficient in B6. Recommended dose - 100mg daily.
- Vit B12
- lack of creates confusion and poor memory.
- Folic Acid
- works with vit B12 - essential for oxygen delivery to the brain. Deficiency
encourages anxiety and depression.
- Biotin - helps produce ATP - a
compound in the cells that is used for the storage and conversion of energy.
Also helps in the formation of glycogen (storage sugar for future energy needs).
-
Minerals:
- Zinc - deficiency causes violence,
depression, anxiety, delinquency, hyperactivity, loss of co-ordination, excess
fidgeting. Affects the immune system with colds, infections. Blood sugar
problems require high zinc. Excess of
Copper and Lead deplete the body of Zinc.
- Manganese
- lack of over-stimulates the brain to produce many psychotic states. High levels of
Copper and Iron may displace Manganese.
- Calcium and
Magnesium - essential to
combat irritability, excess fidgeting, lack of sleep, hyperactivity and
“wound-up” feeling.
-
Essential
Fatty Acids (EFA’s)
- Omega 3
- rich source from cold water fish and linseeds (flaxseed oil). Needed to
produce a component of the human brain tissue and serves in the transmission of
nerve impulses in the nervous system. Deficiency
symptoms - dry skin, lack of co-ordination or impaired vision, memory or
learning ability impaired, prone to infections
- Omega 6
- sourced from hemp seed, pumpkin seed, sunflower, safflower, sesame seed, corn,
walnut, wheat germ. Deficiency
symptoms - eczema or dry skin, dry eyes, blood sugar imbalance or diabetes,
chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis, depression, mood swings, excessive thirst
- EFA’s need the
presence of Zinc, Manganese, Magnesium, Biotin, Vit C, Vit E, Vit B3 and B6 to
be converted into usable forms of oils which affect nerve impulse transmissions,
smooth muscle contractions, reduce blood pressure, decrease inflammations, etc..
NOTE:
According to Dr. Fred A. Baughman, (Paediatric Neurologist -
www.adhdfraud.com), he states: “I wish
to make clear that psychiatrists do not deal with actual diseases of the brain.”
He also states: “Neurologists, not psychiatrists, are medically trained and
legally responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of actual
abnormalities/diseases of the brain.”
In the
schooling system, ADHD and hyperactivity has become a “brain disorder”, and many
reports are coming through that teachers, psychologists, social workers and
paediatricians are diagnosing as such and prescribing mind altering drugs. It is
not part of their duty to diagnose and treat such “so called diseases” without
proper diagnosis done by the correct professional, the neurologist. Parents take
note to exercise your rights in the above matter. Visit
www.childrensrights.co.za for
more information on the dangers of drugging children with hyperactivity.
If there is
any mention of a “brain disorder” or “mental illness”, get a medical check up
for any deficiencies of vitamins and minerals and EFA’s, toxic overload of Lead,
Copper and Iron or any allergies and that alone could solve the ailments
mentioned above.
I sincerely
hope this has been of assistance to clarify any misconceptions to do with the
“brain” and it’s supposed “complicated” functions. Apply the above and I wish
you success in your endeavours and with lots of energy and power to achieve your
goals.
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