Ryan Taylor Natural Remedies Presents
The Top 14 Foods For Your Nervous System.
The nerves in your body carry electrical signals from your brain and spinal cord through your
nervous system.
These signals control every single bodily function such as your heart beat, digestion,
Ph.
Levels, muscle movements etc…
Unfortunately when we take in sugar, junk food and toxins from the environment the nerves
can be easily damaged, especially those in the feet and hands.
Which can feel like a tingling, burning, stabbing or shooting pain, frequently in the toes.
In more severe cases you may notice numbness, a loss of balance, ringing in the ears or
weakness in your muscles.
This type of nerve damage is called peripheral neuropathy, and can be treated by consuming
the right vitamins and nutrients in your diet.
In today's video we will be exploring the top 14 foods for your nervous system, to help
heal existing damage and keep the neurons working properly.
You'll also learn more about the causes of nerve damage, and the best supplements to
take to heal the nerves rapidly.
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1.
Oily Fish The first food on our list is oily fish.
Oily fish are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, which lower inflammation throughout the body
and help to repair damaged nerves.
The human body cannot make omega-3s on its own, so we have to get them from eating certain
foods such as salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring, anchovies and tuna.
The DHA found in fish is used as the raw material to build new healthy nerve cells, whilst the
EPA reduces inflammation around the nerve tissue so that it may heal.
If you don't like fish you can take a virgin cod liver oil supplement, or arctic krill
oil which will aid in repairing damaged nerves and also provide relief from joint pain and
swelling.
2.
Avocados Number 2 Avocados
Avocados are some of the most powerful superfoods in the world, each one containing an enormous
800mg of potassium on average.
Potassium helps to generate nerve impulses which control how your muscles relax and contract.
This can help regulate your heart beat, reduce muscle cramps and help protect the nerves
against high blood sugar damage.
3.
Dairy The third food to help your nerves is dairy.
In order to restore and protect the nervous system, the body needs an average of 7-9 hours
of sleep per night.
Studies show that over 1 in 3 people suffer with sleeping problems which can cause damage
to the nerves, resulting in problems like anxiety, chronic nerve pain, peripheral neuropathy
and depression.
Dairy foods contain L-tryptophan, an essential amino acid that helps you to get better sleep
at night by boosting certain neurotransmitters in the brain.
Greek yoghurt, milk, grass fed cheese and cottage cheese are excellent sources of tryptophan.
4.
Clams & Shellfish Number 4 is clams shellfish.
When it comes to supporting the nervous system, it's vital that you meet your daily Vitamin
B12 requirements.
This nutrient is found in abundance in clams, mussels, and oysters, so it's recommended
to start eating a portion of these shellfish at least once per week.
B12 (Cobalamin) helps the body to make red blood cells which nourish and feed your nerves.
Without it, the protective coating around your nerves called the myelin sheathe becomes
damaged, resulting in long term nerve pain and neuropathy.
5.
Sunflower Seeds Next up in sunflower seeds
100g of sunflower seeds provides 234% of the daily requirements for Vitamin E, a powerful
antioxidant that protects the nerves from free radical damage.
Coincidently, these seeds are also packed full of magnesium, a key mineral involved
with hundreds of different chemical reactions in the body from making DNA to muscle contraction.
Magnesium keeps the nerves and muscles relaxed, helping to treat nerve related high blood
pressure, migraine headaches, muscle cramps, anxiety
And most of all reducing aches and pains from sciatica, neuralgia, fibromyalgia and inflammation.
6.
Bone Broth Don’t underestimate number 6, bone broth.
Bone broth is a liquid made from boiled animal bones and is one of the most healing remedies
for the nerves.
It's rich in glutamine, which is the most abundant amino acid in your body.
Glutamine is known for supporting healthy digestion, by providing fuel for the cells
in your digestive tract, helping to overcome problems like IBS, Crohn's disease and autoimmune
diseases such as arthritis and neuritis.
And that's not all, glutamine is also used to build neurotransmitters that carry messages
between your nerves.
7.
Turmeric Up next is turmeric
Studies show that eating the golden coloured spice called turmeric helps to fight off arthritis,
Alzheimer's' disease, depression and heart disease.
This superfood contains a biologically active compound called curcumin which has potent
anti-inflammatory effects.
It helps to reduce nerve pain by inhibiting inflammatory pathways in the body.
Note - if you add black pepper to turmeric, it improves the absorption of the active compound
curcumin by 2000%.
8.
Nutritional Yeast Nutritional yeast is number 8.
Nutritional yeast is a type of deactivated yeast designed to be used as a food product.
This has a cheesy/nutty flavour and is one of the richest sources of the B-Vitamin complex
on the planet, except for B12.
The various B vitamins from these flakes, especially B1 is essential to help the nerves
heal from microvascular damage and high blood glucose.
If you're a diabetic for example, it's essential to load up on B vitamins to protect the nerve
cells from continuous damage.
9.
Beef Number 9 may surprise you, grass fed beef.
High quality, grass fed beef contains a variety of nutrients that are essential to protect
your nerves including zinc, iron, omega-3s, B12, selenium and other B vitamins.
The zinc mineral found in beef is used heavily by the brain and nervous system to make neurons,
neurotransmitters and hormones.
You may also consider eating beef liver as this is loaded with CoQ10.
CoQ10 is used by all of the cells in the body to make energy in mitochondria.
Nerve cells need more energy than most, so getting more of this into your diet can help
to nourish the nerves.
As an antioxidant it helps protect the nerves from toxins in environment, and has been scientifically
shown to reduce tingling and burning sensations in the peripheral nerves.
10.
Chia Seeds The next food I'm going to talk about is chia
seeds.
Chia seeds were known as "warriors food" by ancient civilisations for their ability to
boost energy levels and athletic performance.
This is partly due to their high calcium content.
When people think of calcium, they often think of strong bones and teeth, however this mineral
also supports the nervous system and improves cell structure and blood flow.
It also helps the brain cells to form pathways to communicate with each other.
Try adding 1 tablespoon of chia seeds to your daily diet, for improved energy levels and
to help heal your nerves.
11.
Chilli Peppers 11 Chilli Peppers
The active compound in chilli peppers is called capsaicin, which is what makes them spicy
and hot.
Studies show that eating chillies and capsaicin reduces pain and swelling for those with arthritis,
post surgical pain and neuralgia.
Capsaicin is also added to some gels and patches that can be applied directly to the skin for
pain relief.
12.
Coconut Oil The 12th food is coconut oil.
Coconuts are loaded with essential nutrients and electrolyte minerals that support healthy
nerves and nerve transmission.
However, the most notable benefits come from raw coconut oil, which is packed full of medium
chain triglycerides (MCT's).
These MCT's provide an alternative fuel source to glucose and can improve brain function
and memory by directly feeding the brain cells.
MCT's have the ability to bypass damaged tissues and feed the trillions of cells in your body
with vital energy, including within the nervous system.
13.
Berries number 13 is Berries
Berries are known for their high concentration of antioxidants, but studies show they are
also beneficial for the nervous system.
Anthocyanins are a colour pigment found in red, blue or purple coloured berries such
as raspberries, strawberries and blueberries.
These are known as anti-aging compounds which have the ability to cross the blood-brain
barrier and protect the neurons against the damaging effects of aging.
Eating berries often may be beneficial in protecting against Alzheimer's disease, anxiety,
depression and other neurodegenerative diseases.
14.
Brussels Sprouts Last but by no means least, brussels sprouts.
Brussels sprouts contain small amounts alpha lipoic acid, a natural chemical which has
been shown to help repair nerve damage.
This chemical is used by the body to break down carbohydrates and make energy for the
organs and cells.
Its antioxidant properties help to heal diabetic neuropathy although it's best to take it as
a supplement for more powerful healing effects
Try adding a mixture of the foods shared in today's video to improve the health of your
nerves and be sure to let me know your results In the comments below.
To learn more about key nutrients for your nerves, click on this video here.
I wish you great health, wealth and happiness.