Stop Harming Your Brain

25 Surprising Ways you are Harming Your Brain

Kelly Sonora from Online Degree World sent us this comprehensive article from their amazing blog. Thank you Kelly for sharing this extensive overview of current body brain research, citing ways to maintain a healthy brain.

Sleep excess and deprivation, smoking, Botox, excess stress, urban life, TV watching, head-banging, social inactivity, temper tantrums, caffeine regulation, lack of omega-3 fatty acids, alcohol excess, Aspartame, MSG, excess calories, headaches, and air quality are all mentioned in this article.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome --

Build Better Baby Brains – Avoid Alcohol While Pregnant!

http://www.betterendings.org/ Jodee and Liz Kulp’s website provides much information on FASD, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Their books are very compelling. Did you know:

FASD is the leading cause of mental retardation in our country.

FASD is often misdiagnosed as ADHD, bipolar disorder, autism and RAD.

http://www.fasdcenter.samhsa.gov/documents/WYNK_Physical_Effects.pdf describes FASD, its causes, health affects, and treatment. Best advice, “Stop and think. If you’re pregnant, don’t drink.”

Jeff Haebig