Issue link: https://cp.revolio.com/i/307386
In his book "The Edge Effect" Eric R. Braverman, M.D. develops a program to improve long term brain health. Proper balancing of the brain's four primary neurotransmitters – acetylcholine, dopamine, GABA and serotonin – can reverse the aging process and help prevent Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. With help of Dr. Braverman's book you can uncover which of the four biochemicals is dominant in your brain. With that knowledge you can begin to address your personal brain aging issues. The slightest deviation in the brain's activity can be felt in the body, and small electrical imbalances can become amplified into bigger health problems. Your brain chemistry can also become unbalanced when your brain is unable to process electrical cues correctly, which leads to one or more of the neurotransmitters becoming deficient. These deficiencies directly lead to decreased physical and mental health. Memory and Attention One measure for memory and attention is the speed at which the brain processes information; this is influenced by all four neurotransmitters, but especially by acetylcholine. The brain slows down typically around the age of forty and we start to lose our edge. Many of us are losing 7-10 milliseconds of brain speed per decade. Fifty percent of us will have developed some degree of impairment from dementia or Alzheimer's disease by age 80, and 80 percent will do so by 90. Keeping your brain in top condition can help prevent brain decline. Brain Structure The brain is divided into three parts: the cerebrum, the brain stem, and the cerebellum. The cerebrum is further divided into two hemispheres. Each hemisphere is further divided into four areas called lobes. Each pair of lobes is dominated by one of the four primary neurotransmitters. Frontal Lobes The frontal lobes control your movement and response to stimuli, and they shape your personality. Brain waves are created in the frontal lobes from neurons that produce the biochemical dopamine. Dopamine monitors your metabolism. It works like a natural amphetamine and controls your energy, excitement about new ideas, and motivation. Dopamine controls bodily functions related to power, including blood pressure, metabolism and digestion. Dopamine generates the electricity that controls voluntary movement, intelligence, abstract thought, setting goals, long-term planning and personality. The dopamine edge is characterized by its byproduct, adrenaline. When you lose your dopamine edge, the physical effects can include addictive disorders, obesity, severe fatigue and Parkinson's disease. Page 18 | Abby's Magazine - www.AbbysMag.com "The Edge Effect" By Dr. Eric Braverman