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8. Honey
Honey has a sweet taste, neutral nature, and is known for its nourishing, soothing, detoxifying properties, earning it the title of the “essence of a hundred flowers.” Honey is rich in nutrients, containing various enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and essential trace elements crucial for the central nervous system's function, thereby enhancing memory. One particular substance found in honey is Acetylcholine, which helps improve memory effectively. Scientists have demonstrated that our brain comprises billions of nerve cells. All signals received by the brain from external senses are transmitted to nerve cells through a chemical intermediary called a neurotransmitter (typified by Acetylcholine). To put it simply, Acetylcholine acts as a liaison, continuously receiving and transmitting signals between nerve cells. If for some reason the number of 'liaisons' decreases, the transmission of information will become difficult, resulting in a decline in memory. Therefore, we need to enhance the neurotransmitter Acetylcholine to improve memory and prevent memory loss most effectively.
The ancient herbal pharmacopoeia states: “Honey, the ninefold tonic of vigorous energy, despises aging, rejuvenates the body, and defies old age, just like a celestial being.” There are various ways to consume honey, but the simplest is to regularly drink 2 teaspoons of honey before bedtime. Honey is also an effective remedy for insomnia. The special sugar content in honey increases insulin levels in the blood, promoting the production of serotonin hormone. Serotonin is converted into melatonin, which improves sleep quality. In fact, regular consumption of honey also helps soothe stress, reduce nervous fatigue, and alleviate psychological disorders. Rich in nutrients, amino acids, certain vitamins, and trace elements, honey improves the overall health of the central nervous system and enhances memory. You have the opportunity to use honey in many ways, but the easiest is to drink 2 teaspoons of honey mixed with warm water in the morning and evening.
9. Milk and Dairy Products
Milk is a rich source of protein, calcium, vitamin B1, and essential amino acids crucial for brain function. Vitamin B1 helps improve and is responsible for enhancing nerve cells. Therefore, you should regularly consume milk to soothe the nervous system under stress. Drinking a glass of warm milk before bedtime can improve sleep quality, helping us sleep more deeply. Furthermore, milk is rich in vitamins and minerals such as: Vitamin B group, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium... helping protect the brain from oxidation and improve oxygen supply to the brain.
We should pay attention to some dairy products for the elderly. They will provide nutrients to support brain function such as choline - helping to limit and improve memory decline in the elderly effectively. Royal jelly milk contains a rare fatty acid, believed to enhance individual cognition. Due to the high concentration of phospholipids, consumers of royal jelly milk may improve short-term memory function, learning ability, and overall cognition. Studies have shown that royal jelly milk may even improve the condition of individuals with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Royal jelly milk is a natural therapy for patients compared to current market drugs which are often laden with strong chemicals that can cause serious side effects. You can also drink corn milk. As it contains many B vitamins such as B1, B5, and B3 to help you improve memory loss or reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease in the elderly. Vitamin B and starch in corn milk also help maintain blood sugar levels, allowing your brain to function better under stress and multitasking. Additionally, they reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease in the elderly.
10. Lotus Seeds
In every 100g of fresh lotus seeds, there are 350 calories, 63-68g of carbohydrates, 17-18g of protein, and 1.9-2.5g of fat. Additionally, lotus seeds contain other components such as water, and minerals including sodium, potassium, calcium, and phosphorus. Thanks to this, lotus seeds are considered a highly nutritious food. Lotus seeds have a sweet taste, neutral nature, and are beneficial for nourishing the spleen, calming the mind, and nourishing the spirit. The ancient medical book Thần Nông Bản Thảo Kinh writes: “Lotus seeds nourish the spleen, benefit the spirit, treat hundreds of diseases, make people lighter and extend lifespan.” Lotus seeds are often used in various dishes. They contain glucoside and alkaloids that help calm the mind and promote sleep. Moreover, consuming lotus seeds in the evening promotes insulin production in the body, helping it gradually fall asleep. For better sleep, you should eat both the lotus seed heart and embryo since the calming components are mainly found in the lotus seed heart.
Some studies have shown that lotus seeds contain a high amount of protein, glucose, and vitamins B, C, which are effective in treating headaches, especially migraines. Utilizing this natural food is very beneficial, saving costs and not harming health. In traditional Chinese medicine, elderly people often suffer from conditions such as feeling 'listless, dizzy, insomnia, forgetfulness...'. Dementia in the elderly is quite dangerous, as it progresses, they become disoriented in space and time, lose the ability to recognize, forget their loved ones, lose direction, and lose the ability to make decisions. Lotus seed dishes help nourish the spirit for the elderly and effectively treat both diseases.
