FYI: Your Brain Needs to Detox Too, and This Is the Best Way to Do It

Our passion for cultivating physical and mental wellness is reflected in everything from our interest in the best anti-inflammatory dietary supplements to our (somewhat) habitual workout routine and our willingness to study up on the myriad benefits of meditation. We’ve always had this interest—nay, obsession—with health and wellness, but as time goes on and we inevitably grow older, we’ve found ourselves concentrating on a specific area of health—brain health. We want to ensure we’re doing everything in our power to support our memory, reasoning, and intellect, so as to stay at the top of our game for as long as possible, and eventually become one of those sharp-minded and quick-witted seniors we all know and love.

According to new research reported in the World Economic Forum, an intrinsic part of brain health is detoxification. Yes, that’s right: the brain detoxifies itself just like the rest of the body, removing toxins and cellular waste to maintain its own healthy function. Researchers say there’s a way we can encourage our brain’s detoxification process, which might keep neurological decline (not to mention disease) at bay. Keep scrolling to get all the details.

These screen glasses filter out blue light from electronics, which is thought to cause eye strain and insomnia, thanks to the light’s manipulation of the brain’s natural wake-sleep cycle. Read more about these glasses and how they cured one editor’s insomnia, here.

One of our favorite ways to unwind is simply by lighting a candle. There’s something about the warm glow of the flame and the wafting scent of the wax that instantly puts us at ease.

This one’s kind of similar to the candle idea, but different. Incorporating essential oils (and essential oil diffusers) into your sleeping space can signal your brain and body to relax and prepare for rest. We like this one from Vitruvi, which combines function with design, looking almost as if it’s a sculpture you purchased a chic downtown art gallery. Next, read up on the 13 simple changes you can make to grow new adult brain cells.

Source: Byrdie – Kaitlyn McLintock