I may not be able to get 8 hours of sleep due to insomnia and don't want caffene or drugs (my body reacts bad to them) and I already take Ginko Biloba (herb). What else can I eat or take [like a vitamin] or technique that will help me focus and be more alert?
I go to college, take a course that requires a lot of learning and work, not to mention insomnia
2006-11-04 17:15:25 · 6 answers · asked by S--slick 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Try eating comfort food for dinner, that should help u sleep.
As for sharpening the mind, eggs in the morning is a must to build fatty tissue in the brain cells... helps kids with learning.
Fish and Carrots are great foods for brains.
Plain steps... eat the balance diet!
2006-11-04 17:25:23 · answer #1 · answered by lolitakali 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I sort of relate to you. I do not sleep well but I don't feel tired during the day either, so I assume I am getting enough sleep for ME. I go to sleep easily, but 4 hours seems to be all my body wants....at a time, anyway.
As to smarter thinking, more focus? I think only you can be the judge. Are you better in the morning? The afternoon? You have to work with...well..YOU.
I don't know how old you are but if you are still a teen, there is evidence that teens do not do well in the morning. They work better in the afternoon.
Other than that, just be sensible. Eat right, get as much sleep as your body wants, (you could look at some herbal ideas to help you sleep), take a walk or engage in other exercise 3 times a week...You know the rest.
2006-11-05 01:31:59 · answer #2 · answered by huckleberry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, exercise will help the insomnia. Make sure you get some sort of exercise each day, that's very important.
There is a good vitamin you can take called Focus Factor. My husband swears by it. With proper nutrition, exercise and the right amount of sleep, you should be on your way!
2006-11-05 01:27:27 · answer #3 · answered by LizBeth 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are many herbs that help besides Ginko and help it work better like Genseng, Gotu Kola, Cayenne ( hot peppers ), Helps all herbs be more effective.
2006-11-05 01:36:33 · answer #4 · answered by gary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where is your thinking at? Have you left a single life bearing planet yet? Are you beyond your fathers gods? Can you move the (as some of us can) moon and the stars? Join us then and become.
2006-11-05 01:24:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
EFA's or essential fatty acids are great to improve brain function. You can get them in liquid or pill form.
2006-11-05 01:24:01 · answer #6 · answered by lighthorse5 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋