Ayurveda recommends holistic lifestyle which encompasses natural diet, exercise, yoga, pranayama, meditation, proper sleep and also relaxation for the essential memory enhancement. You can also take to some Ayurveda herbs as brain tonics for boosting the memory. Here are a few practical suggestions that you could easily follow and aid in memory boost with the best possible natural aids!

1. Connect With Yourself Everyday

First of all you need to learn to release the mind clutter by the means of practicing everyday meditation. All you need to do is sit erect in squat pose, close your eyes take deep breath and simply relax. Let go of the world for some time and just be yourself. Do this every day for at least for 20 minutes. Feel the clutter and the redundant thoughts leaving you and grounding into the earth. And never forget to be grateful for the experience!

2. Take Care Of Your Mind

It is also imperative to keep your mind occupied in creative and fruitful activities. Do not let your mind idle, you need to remember that empty mind is devil’s workshop.

3. Relax And Let Go

Too much of studies, and lack of mental rest and relaxation adds to undesirable stress and consequently lowering of the brain powers. Permit yourself to take a chill pill often! Relaxed attitude is always the best way out and saves you from the mental conditions of memory-loss and anxiety.

4. Diet Routine

The daily diet intake should be regularized in means of proper timing as well as nutritional balance. You need to eat balanced diet with more of fresh, green vegetables, beans, carrots, oranges, nuts, honey and ghee. Also in your diet take more of fresh juices, fibrous foods, raw green vegetables and garden herbs which provide with ample supply of anti-oxidants and resistance booster.

5. Mind Power

Ayurveda believes that sound mind dwells in a sound body. It is therefore essential to keep the body fit and healthy in order to develop better intellect. A regular exercise schedule or walks in fresh air especially in the early sunrise could do wonders as it develops the brain function and coordination. Studies also show that children playing for at least thirty minutes a day are sharper than children who do not play at all.

6.  Yoga Is Supportive

Yoga also assists to improve memory. Surya Namaskar or the sun salutations need to be practiced every day for 6 to 12 times. Also, Yoga Nidra and Shavasana are time-tested for mental relaxation and recharging. Yoga mainly helps to improve blood circulation to the body and provides better oxygen availability to brain cells. This in turn improves the brain functions and thus enhances the memory power.

7. Sleep Well!

Sound sleep for 6 to 8 hours is your daily rest requirement for the proper functioning and recharging of your brain-powers. Don’t fight sleep, this is your body’s natural hint for timely de-stressing and mental relaxation, thus augmenting your memory power.

8.  Memory Boost

Ayurveda believes that waking up during Brahma Muhurat i.e. during the wee hours in the morning and studying during this time period, always bestows positive impact on the mind, thereby boosting the memory power and intellect.

9.  Share And Seek

It is equally important to stay involved and seek for counselling whenever required. If you are a student, your teachers as well as parents would be your highest support!

10.  Brain Herbs

There are some Ayurveda herbs that are expressed more rightly as ‘Brain tonics’. These herbs prove quite beneficial to sharpen intellect and increase the mental powers. For example, Ayurveda herbs of Bramhi, Shankpushpi, Shatavari etc.

11. Head Massage Is A Boon

Massage of the scalp with Shankhpushpi oil and soles of the feet with sesame seed oil is also suggested. Bring this in your everyday lifestyle.

12.  Ghee Or Clarified Butter

Cow’s ghee is the clarified butter made from Cow’s milk and is quite beneficial for the brain. It should be included in daily diet as well as used for massage of the scalp.

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