Maintaining A Healthy Nervous System
what can you do?
what can you do?
- Exercise Regularly
- Do not smoke
- Do not use alcohol
- Eat a balanced diet. A balanced, low-fat diet containing ample sources of B6, B12, and folate. Consuming numerous fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- CHECK OUT THE PLANTS PAGE - For some of the vegetables and plants that we grew and you can too, to help you maintain a healthy nervous system.
- Consume water to prevent dehydration
- Prevent Head injuries and falls
- Get plenty of rest
- Work on learning new skills to increase your attention span
factors & lifestyle that affect the nervous system
factors & lifestyle that affect the nervous system
- Mental health problems such as depression and anxiety disorders can have a negative effect on your body's nervous system
- Organ system failure
- High blood sugar
- Nutrition deficiency
- Infections dealing with the brain and spinal cord
- Vascular disorders
- Exposure to harmful toxins
- Overuse or withdrawal from prescription or nonprescription drugs
- Bad eating habits such as consuming a lot of junk food
- Little or no exercising
citations
citations
- “Health Topics A-Z.” PeaceHealth, www.peacehealth.org/medical-topics/id/nersp.
- “Nervous System Problems.” Nervous System Problems | Michigan Medicine, www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/nersp.