🧠 BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK

Keep your mind active and challenged! 🧠 #Brain function decreases with age. Studies show that cognitive exercise can improve blood flow to the brain. Spend at least 15 minutes each day on a mental exercise such as a crossword puzzle, journaling or learning a new language in order to slow memory loss.
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However you choose to exercise your brain, #acupuncture can help! Numerous studies suggest that acupuncture can help improve memory, mental clarity, concentration and cognitive function.
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One published study looked at how acupuncture affects the performance of medical students taking an exam. Another study with cerebral functional imaging before and after acupuncture treatments showed a significant increase in the cerebral glucose metabolism of the brain which is associated with improved cognitive function. Other studies have looked at how acupuncture improves memory and reduces stress. All results, thus far, have been positive. 

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Having difficulties focusing, remembering tasks or organizing your thoughts? Want to optimize your #focus and #memory? Call us at ‪(905) 721-4917‬ or book online today! ✍️ .

Resources:
Acupuncture Improves Cognitive Function
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4145916/

Auricular acupuncture for pre-exam anxiety in medical students: a prospective observational pilot investigation
http://fhsweb.csu.mcmaster.ca/anesthesiaresearch/documents/Klausenitzetal.AcupunctMed2016.pdf

Acupuncture reveals acupuncture modulates brain activity
http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1449-mri-reveals-acupuncture-modulates-brain-activity

Acupuncture Ups Memory and Protects Brain Cells
http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/617-acupunctureceusmemorybraincells

Acupuncture Reduces Stress and Improves Memory 
http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/470-acupunctureceusstressmemorybrain