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Posted by stan_the_man70 on August 3, 2015, at 10:27:31
I found this while searching the net
Its from a sports book by Ben Greenfield Fitness
Title: Beyond Training Mastering Endurance, Health & LifeI am posting links to three chapters.
Hope you get a chance to read them.
It's about the brain.
Have you read any other book/article that explain it better ? Hope you can provide a link
thanks !----------------quote reference
http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2013/08/how-to-fix-your-brain/
----------------end quoteTwo Ways Your Brain Breaks And Exactly What You Can Do About It: Part 1
Welcome to Chapter 22 of Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health & Life, in which youre going continue to discover the two ways your brain breaks, and exactly what you can do about it.
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The Two Ways Your Brain BreaksAs you now know, its very obvious that your brain is the primary determinant of where your true performance capabilities lie not to mention that a well-functioning, optimally tuned brain is also pretty darn important when it comes to your quality of life, your work productivity, your communication skills, your problem solving abilities and much more.
But unfortunately, most of us walk around with broken, inflamed, poorly functioning and poorly trained brains. This is usually due a combination of two factors:
1. Neurotransmitter Problems
2. HPA Axis Dysfunction
If both these issues are addressed, then your brain tissue, nerve cells and neurons will be healthy enough to optimally process information and seamlessly communicate with your body during a workout or a race, healthy enough for you to train your brain to resist getting distracted by morning work or tempting foods, and healthy enough for your mind to allow you to experience huge mental and physical performance breakthroughs.
So lets learn how to fix both these issues, shall we?
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8 Ways To Fix Neurotransmitter Problems1. Taper Off or Avoid Anti-Depressants
2. Moderate Stimulants
3. Avoid Toxin Exposure
4. Avoid Sensory Overload
5. Fix Your Gut
6. Replace Building Blocks
7. Neurotransmitter Repletion
8. Lube The Nerves With Fats
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SummarySo there you have it: avoid anti-depressants, modulate stimulants, avoid toxins, avoid sensory overload, fix your gut, replace building blocks, eat healthy fats, and, if necessary, replete with neurotrasmitter therapy. You now know how to enable your nerve cells to be highly tuned communicators, ready to listen and respond appropriately to the commands from your brain. Not surprisingly, many of the strategies above are similar to the type of strategies you learned in Chapter 4, and can be used not just to increase focus, decrease distractions, or feel better, but also to enhance highly nervous system dependent systems in your body such as power and speed.
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Posted by stan_the_man70 on August 3, 2015, at 10:33:25
In reply to Two Ways Your Brain Breaks, posted by stan_the_man70 on August 3, 2015, at 10:27:31
This is the link to another chapter that I am posting.
Talks about the brain.
Let me know if you have another link that explains the brain better or the problems better or fixes better
thanks !--------------quote reference
http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2013/08/how-to-fix-hpa-axis-dysfunction/
--------------end quoteTwo Ways Your Brain Breaks And Exactly What You Can Do About It: Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of Chapter 22 of Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health & Life
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What Is HPA Axis Dysfunction?The HPA axis includes three specific parts of your body:
1) the hypothalamus (part of your forebrain);
2) the pituitary gland (just below the hypothalamus);
3) the adrenal glands (at the top of the kidneys).
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1. Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH)
2. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
3. Glucocorticoids
4. Cortisol
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4 Ways To Fix HPA Axis Dysfunction1. Destress
2. Avoid Excessive Exercise
3. Shut Down Inflammation
4. Sleep
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SummaryAt this point in your reading, you shouldnt be surprised by the four best strategies to fix your HPA axis: de-stress, avoid excessive exercise, shut down inflammation and sleep (Holtorf). You saw these strategies in the recovery chapter too and theres a reason for that: the more you break down the body the more fragile your brain becomes.
All four of the fixes youve just learned about are interrelated and codependent, and if you get each of them dialed in, your hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal feedback loops will work with wonderful efficiency.
In the next chapter, youre going get an amazing array of tools, tricks and tips to tune your mind, hack your brain, boost your IQ, enhance your focus and instantly get into the coveted, effortless zone of peak performance.
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Posted by stan_the_man70 on August 3, 2015, at 10:42:28
In reply to Part 2, posted by stan_the_man70 on August 3, 2015, at 10:33:25
This is a link to chapter 23
Hope you get a chance to read it
Its about bio hacking - If you have a better link do please let me know
thanks !
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http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2013/08/how-to-increase-your-brain-power/
-------------------end quote21 Ways To Hack Your Brain: A Complete How-To Guide To Enhancing Your Brainpower, Creativity, Focus, Motivation and IQ.
Welcome to Chapter 23 of Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health & Life
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So lets say youve done a good job fixing your brain. Your neurotransmitters are balanced and your HPA axis is functioning properly.But now you want to take things to the next level. You want to experience better living through science. You want to be able to read books faster, converse with ease and intelligence, maximize your work productivity, and have laser-like focus and motivation during your workouts.
With the right combination of nutrients, supplements, smart drugs, gear and even brain exercises, you can achieve this level of mental superiority. And its not as hard as you might think nor does it necessarily require expensive brain-hacking electronic equipment (although Ill show you those options too).
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1) Vitamin D
2) Vitamin K2
3) Fatty Acids
4) Phosphatidylserine
5) Fish Oil
6) MCTs
7) Caffeine
8) L-Theanine
9) L-Phenylalanine
10) Creatine
11) Carnitine
12) Alpha-Lipoic Acid
13) Huperzine
Brain Enhancing Gear
14) Light Therapy
15) Sound Frequencies
16) Electrical Stimulation
17) NeuroFeedback
Brain Enhancing Activities
18) Brain Aerobics
19) Chewing Gum
20) Aerobic Exercise
21) Music
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If you want more resources, the best two brain-enhancing books Ive read to date are written by Dr. Eric Braverman a true brain expert. They are The Edge Effect, which discusses how to treat your brain to reverse or prevent Alzheimers aging, memory loss, weight gain, and sexual dysfunction, and Younger Brain, Sharper Mind, which is a 6-step plan for preserving and improving memory and attention at any age. As mentioned earlier, Id also highly recommend you grab the free e-book The Limitless Pill, by Mark Joyner.-----------------end excerpt
Posted by Lamdage22 on August 7, 2015, at 12:37:21
In reply to 21 Ways To Hack Your Brain, posted by stan_the_man70 on August 3, 2015, at 10:42:28
I have that Edge effect book in my "collection".
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