Brain energy

[dave1307]

Maybe at least you could try to get junk food at a health food store instead? Such as Whole Foods, they still have junk food type stuff, but it wouldn't be as unhealthy for you, and maybe you could be more able to cut down on that stuff anyway.

Yeah if you give more details on your low energy until the evening, I bet we could figure out more what is going on.

I learned about basic motivation from the book "the power of now" by eckhart tolle. It helped to give me a basic way to meditate, maybe you would find that valuable.

[superintelligence]

Have you tried lecithin? I have found that it has an incredible nootropic effect due to its high levels of acetylcholine, and it is completely natural as well as being dirt cheap, considering its positive effects on the brain.

I went off it for a while because I thought the only way I could handle its weird texture was to sprinkle it over my breakfast cereal – and I don't always feel like eating cereal in the morning. Since I have tried stirring it into smoothies, I have finally found the solution which personally suits me best.

Better brain function >> better ability to deal with life's issues!

[dave1307]

Superintelligence! Great to have you, glad you joined!

I haven't tried lecithin, I remember you talking about that a while ago I think. I know there is soy lecithin, but from what I know I avoid all things soy because unfermented soy is actually not suitable for human consumption, meaning we can't really digest it.

Can you explain more about the lecithin? What kind do you get, like is it soy or is it something else, and are there any other ingredients? What are the benefits, like how do you feel better, in what ways? I'm intrigued. I will look up lecithin online also.

[studentofthegame]

cheers S.I. will look into it also

[superintelligence]

I'm not sure about what you say about unfermented soy not being able to be digested by the human body – isn't that also the case for fibre (which is essential for absorbing various nutrients)? Please don't crucify me if I'm wrong, as I'm by no means an expert on nutrition. I'm here mainly for receiving advice, but if any of my experiences help someone, I'm more than happy about that!

I buy 250g jars of soya lecithin granules, which cost a few pound each and which last several weeks – and they contain absolutely no other ingredients (should be available in any shop that stocks health foods and supplements). The packaging states that they help maintain normal cholesterol levels and in fact, my stop smoking advisor said that they attach themselves to LDL cholesterol and help eliminate it from the body. Upon further research I have found conflicting information about this – while there generally seems to be some truth to the claim, the effect of lecithin on lowering cholesterol levels seems to have been exaggerated by some studies that were conducted in the past, although it is definitely needed for the liver to synthesize HDL (‘good’) cholesterol.

One thing that is certain is that it improves the brain and memory function (because the membrane around the synapses consists of Acetylcholine, the main ingredient of lecithin). I can say for sure that I feel a lot more alert if I take lecithin on a regular basis.

You can also buy lecithin in capsules, but you would have to take quite a few to get the equivalent of a few spoonfuls, and some places also sell pure acetylcholine, but this is something I haven't researched.

Again, apologies if anything that I have stated may not be precisely correct. I have tried to duplicate the information I have found and which – after comparing as many sources as possible – made the most sense to me, to the best of my understanding. I am sure that an expert on this topic would be able to elaborate a lot more precisely on what I as a layperson can only grasp the basics of.

[dave1307]

Don't worry we won't crucify you. Besides you added new information, so you're the smart one, haha.

That all sounds very interesting about the lecithin and it helping the brain. It makes sense, because healthy fats in general are good for the brain because the brain is made up of so much fat.

In my opinion, soy products are not good for people, they can cause digestion and absorption problems. I think at least it is a good idea to avoid things like soy milk, or straight up soy beans.

That being said, maybe soy lecithin is fine, I have a feeling it is ok.

Anyway, I just bought some egg yolk lecithin (soy free! lol). I am sensitive to eggs, so I'm not sure if I will react to this egg yolk lecithin, but I have a feeling I will be ok because I think I react to the egg proteins, and I think egg yolk lecithin is mainly fats.

Thanks for the tips on lecithin SI! I will you all know how the egg yolk lecithin goes, and if I learn anything more about soy lecithin.

[Jurriaan Plesman BA (Psych), P]

I consider meditation to be a management technique, that like taking drugs or doing exercises works temporarily, but does not really address the problem. Management techniques have to be used repetitively. See:
management techniques.

One other tool is

Finding your Allergies

Also look up:
Silent Diseases and Mood Disorders

for other clues.

If that does not help you need to see a Nutritional Doctor for proper tests.

[superintelligence]

Sept 8, 2011 17:13:46 GMT 10 Jurriaan Plesman BA (Psych), P said:

I consider meditation to be a management technique, that like taking drugs or doing exercises works temporarily, but does not really address the problem. Management techniques have to be used repetitively. See:
management techniques.

I am wondering whether you are placing meditation in a too negative light, by mentioning it in the same breath with unhealthy activities such as taking drugs. I do understand your point of view – the necessity of addressing the neurobiological factors before anything else and the frustration that must arise from seeing the majority of the population (as well as the medical community) not recognising this fact – but I am just a little concerned that your statement could easily be interpreted by the less discerning mind as being something harmful, when it is exactly the opposite: a useful tool helping the individual to relax, and to free themselves from unnecessary emotional baggage.

Interested in hearing your thoughts on this!

[studentofthegame]

are u a meditator S.I ? if so how have you found it's helped you

[superintelligence]

SOTG – I haven't forgotten to answer, but wanted to give a more detailed reply than I've been able to in the time I've had at my disposal ... but I'll try to squeeze in a little bit of time as soon as I can!

[studentofthegame]

no worries, SI.

[Jurriaan Plesman BA (Psych), P]

Another angle we need to ave a look at is hypothyroidism. This also causes hypoglycemic symptoms, but the hypoglycemic diet does not help. Have a look at "What is Hypoglycemia, Type 4 at: www.hypoglycemia.asn.au/2011/what-is-hypoglycemia/

This needs to be checked with a doctor.