Natural Steps for Myelin Sheath Preservation

In the previous article, we discussed how important it is to build the myelin sheath in your brain to help you learn and become a better performer.  So today, I want to discuss ways in which one can help prevent and repair myelin damage, in a natural way.

Myelin is essentially 75% fats and cholesterol, and 25% protein.

1.       Folic acid and vitamin B12.

2.       Reduce inflammation in the body that could damage the myelin:  essential fatty acids (omega-6, omega-3), vitamin C, vitamin D, green tea, devil’s claw, white willow, and boswellia.

3.       Other nutrients that support the immune system:  zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B.

Of course, the quantities needed of each varies with each individual, but it’s important to make sure one has a balanced (and as natural as possible) diet.  The more detoxified your body is, the better.

Some foods that can help include:

1.       Olive oil.

2.       Fish (though be careful of mercury).

3.       Nuts.

4.       Cocoa.

5.       Avocados.

6.       Whole grains.

7.       Legumes (ex: beans, lentils).

8.       Spinach.

9.       Yogurt (plain organic is better; if you want it to taste sweet, you can add a little bit of raw honey).

10.   Semisweet chocolate.

11.   Oregano and thyme.

 

Things to avoid include chemicals and heavy metals (ex:  mercury), exposure to x-rays, insecticides, organic solvents.

Sources:

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