🧠 Common Brain & Memory Issues

1. Memory Loss (Mild Cognitive Impairment – MCI)

• Description: Noticeable memory decline but not severe enough to interfere with daily life.

• Symptoms: Forgetting names, appointments, misplacing items.

• Risk Factors: Aging, stress, poor sleep, lack of nutrients.

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2. Dementia

• Description: Group of brain disorders causing progressive memory and cognitive decline.

• Types:

  • Alzheimer’s Disease (most common)

  • Vascular Dementia (due to stroke or poor blood flow)

  • Lewy Body Dementia

• Symptoms: Confusion, memory loss, mood swings, trouble speaking or thinking clearly.

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3. Alzheimer’s Disease

• Description: A progressive, irreversible brain disorder affecting memory and thinking.

• Early Signs: Repeating questions, forgetting recent events, confusion with time/place.

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4. Stroke

• Description: Sudden loss of brain function due to blocked or burst blood vessel.

• Symptoms: Sudden numbness (especially one side), slurred speech, confusion, vision issues.

• Memory Impact: Can cause memory, speech, and movement problems depending on area affected.

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5. Brain Fog

• Description: Mental fatigue or slow thinking often caused by stress, poor sleep, or illness.

• Symptoms: Trouble concentrating, forgetfulness, slow thinking, fatigue.

• Causes: Stress, poor diet, long COVID, menopause, thyroid imbalance, sleep deprivation.

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6. Depression & Anxiety

• Both can severely affect concentration and short-term memory.

• Symptoms include forgetfulness, confusion, lack of motivation, and emotional imbalance.

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7. Parkinson’s Disease

• A neurological disorder affecting movement and cognition.

• May involve tremors, stiffness, and gradual memory or mood decline.

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🧬 Other Causes of Brain/Mental Decline:

• Vitamin B12 deficiency

• Thyroid issues

• Chronic alcohol use

• Sleep apnea

• Head injuries (concussions)

• Dehydration or medication side effects

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🥦 Tips to Support Brain & Memory Health

✅ 1. Eat Brain-Friendly Foods:

• Omega-3 fats: fish, flaxseeds, walnuts

• Antioxidants: berries, dark chocolate, leafy greens

• Brain herbs: gotukola, brahmi, turmeric, moringa

• Hydration: drink enough water to improve focus and clarity

✅ 2. Mental Stimulation

• Reading, puzzles, learning new skills or languages

• Avoiding passive screen time

✅ 3. Physical Exercise

• Walking, yoga, swimming – improves blood flow to brain

✅ 4. Quality Sleep (7–9 hours)

• Deep sleep is essential for memory consolidation

✅ 5. Stress Management

• Meditation, prayer, music, art therapy

✅ 6. Supplements & Ayurvedic Support

• Gotukola powder – memory + blood flow booster

• Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) – enhances memory and calmness

• Ashwagandha – reduces stress, improves brain performance

• Turmeric – anti-inflammatory, supports brain aging

• Moringa – packed with nutrients that nourish brain cells

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Heenbovitiya Powder  – Ayla

Why for Brain ? Supports brain function by cleansing toxins that affect mood and focus, Also Improves oxygen flow to the brain, enhancing clarity and energy.

Other benefits  –   Support Liver health (Cleanser), Removes fat from the blood & Controls blood sugar levels.

Gotukola Powder – Ayla

Why for Brain ?  Support to enhance memory, concentration, and mental calmness , Improves blood circulation to the brain, supports nerve regeneration, Helps reduce mental fatigue and stress.

Other benefits –  Support Memory power &  Best for Children’s Growth 

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Natural Ayurvedic drink that supports brain function, memory, stress relief, skin healing, and helps kids growth. Rich in antioxidants and nutrients, it’s ideal for daily wellness and can be taken as a tea or added to food.

Curry Leaf Powder – Ayla

Why for Brain ? High in B vitamins and antioxidants, essential for brain and nerve health, Improves blood circulation, helping deliver nutrients to the brain &  support memory and alertness.

Other benefits – Support Heart Health ( Boost HDL ), Helps Detoxifying the liver.

Ashwagandha – Ayla

Why for Brain ? Powerful adaptogen that helps reduce stress, anxiety, and improve focus.  Also Enhances memory, cognitive function, and helps balance hormones linked to mood and brain health.

Other benefits – Stress reliever, help Sexual energy, support to relive Joint swelling and pain & Relax sleep.

Moringa Powder – Ayla

Why for Brain ? Rich in iron and amino acids that support brain oxygenation and function , Contains antioxidants like quercetin that protect brain cells from damage , Boosts mental energy and clarity.

Other benefits – Vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B7, C, D, E, K & Minerals.

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Superfood packed with vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber, and antioxidants. It supports immunity, heart health, liver function, blood sugar control, and more. Safe for most people when used in moderation, it’s an excellent addition to daily wellness routines.

Suwandal Traditional Rice – Mom’s Garden

Why for Brain ?  Aromatic and easily digestible, supporting the gut-brain connection , Rich in selenium, vitamin E, and B-complex vitamins , Promotes calmness, restful sleep, and mental balance.

Other benefits – Rice for Children / Hi in Minerals 

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Suwandal rice is a nutritious traditional grain consists of 90% carbohydrates, 7% crude protein, 0.7% crude fat, and 0.1% crude fiber. Suwandel is known to contain higher amounts of glutamic acid and vitamins than other.

Kuruluthuda Traditional Rice – Mom’s Garden

Why for Brain ? Contains iron, zinc, and magnesium – supports cognitive development and alertness , Rich in fiber and antioxidants – helps reduce inflammation in the brain , Low GI – provides stable energy without crashes.

Other benefits – High fiber.

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Kuruluthuda rice has a low glycemic index (25–30% lower than common rice), Rich in B vitamins for energy and magnesium for muscle function, mood, and overall vitality.