Strategies for a `Broken Brain`

            Mental illness and deterioration of the brain and mental functions are on the rise in our society and, modern medicine cannot do much about it.  Most conventional doctors are scratching there heads and pulling new `wonder drugs` out of there hats in the hope that it may help.  In many cases, these drugs do little more than provide temporary relief and they never treat the underlying cause of the brain deterioration.  Most conventional doctors are simply guessing which drug to prescribe and hoping that the drug doesn’t cause more damage than it cures…now, there’s a shock.

            Illnesses like depression, ADHD, dementia, anxiety, and autism are becoming much too common in our present-day society.  These diseases are often caused by nutritional deficiencies in general and, when dealing with brain disorders and neurological conditions, the B-vitamins in particular must be considered.  The B-complex vitamins are amongst the most important vitamins for the health of the brain and nerves and, nearly all of the food in the modern diet has been depleted of these water soluble vitamins through refinement.  Some other deficiencies that will lead to brain and neurological deterioration include vitamin D, and the omega-3 fatty acids as well as minerals like manganese, and potassium.

            What conventional medicine must understand is depression is not caused by a Cymbalta deficiency, ADD is not caused by a Ritalin deficiency, and insomnia is not caused by a Lunesta deficiency.  Apart from underlying emotional blockages, nutritional deficiencies are the most common cause of mental deterioration.  The drugs being used for neurological/mental disorders are reported by users to be only partially effective, less effective over time, and they always cause unpleasant side effects such as weight gain, and thoughts of suicide. 

            The diet is extremely important due to the fact that these disorders may be caused by nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, inflammation, digestive problems, or a build-up of toxins.  Eating refined food results in nutritional deficiencies.  Be sure to eat natural foods and whole grains rather than white bread and refined food that contains very little nutrition.  Eating too many carbohydrates, like sugar, can result in an excess of insulin which can damage nerve tissue and cause mood swings.  Too many chemicals additives can cause inflammation.  Another major culprit of inflammation is an imbalance of fatty acids, particularly, an excess of omega-6 from most meats, dairy, and fast food, and a deficiency of omega-3 from cold-water, wild-caught fish, nuts like walnuts, and seeds like flax.  Digestive problems can arise by eating too much cooked food which lacks enzymes needed for digestion.  Temperatures above 118 degrees Fahrenheit will destroy most enzymes.  It is also a good idea to periodically follow a detoxification program containing cleansing herbs to sweep out the toxins that have built up from poor diet, and the environmental pollution.