Toolbox: More Tools for Cleaning Your Brain
These picks by S&H will help your mind stay sharp and clear.
Be inspired to seek out the restorative benefits of nature by keeping Forest Bathing Retreat close at hand. ($14.95) storey.com
Cultivate your meditation habit with soothing sounds of the N.O.W. Tone Therapy System and create space and freedom for your mind. ($149) nowbysolu.com
Mega-Mag will help raise levels of magnesium in your body, an important mineral that supports healthy memory and learning. ($10.64) www.iherb.com
Enjoy the subtle flavor boost of Kombu in your next meal, harvested by hand from the clean waters off Mendocino County, California, and recommended by experts for brain health. ($5.90) loveseaweed.com
Get the brain-boosting benefits of strength training with the Loft Dumbbells, made from stainless steel and sustainable walnut, and beautiful enough to have on display. ($525) shophock.com
“The brain is a muscle of busy hills, the struggle of unthought things with things eternally thought.”
—Joyce Carol Oates
Train your way to better posture with Upright Go, a wearable device that reminds you to create a clear channel through the spinal column. ($99.95) uprightpose.com
Practice slowing down with a focused breath practice using The Shift, and you’ll activate your parasympathetic nervous system, nourishing your neurons in the process. ($115) komusodesign.com
Give your brain, and feet, a boost with the Primus Trail FG, which let you connect with the earth, and provide comfortable protection for your soles. ($145) vivobarefoot.com
Serve your brain variety with the Spice Madam Monthly, a curated mix of spices, recipes, and music suggestions from an exotic destination—no packing required. ($20) spicemadam.com
A remarkable look-alike to our brain, walnuts provide omega-3 fatty acids, which help prevent cognitive decline and keep your mind sharp. ($8.55/7 oz.) tierrafarm.com
Nod off to soothing Sleep Stories, and you’ll maximize one of the most important times for clearing out the buildup of toxins in your gray matter and increasing its volume. ($9.99/month) calm.com/sleep
• Tai chi has been shown to benefit the brain and the body in lots of different ways. Find a class near you. meetup.com/topics/taichi/
• Answer the questions on Dr. Daniel Amen’s Brain Health Assessment and you’ll get a full report on your brain type and specific ways you can improve various aspects of it. brainhealthassessment.com
—Kalia Kelmenson
About the Author
Kalia Kelmenson is the creator of The Salt in Us where she helps water-loving women harvest the wisdom of their grief and pain so they can find freedom and flow in their life. She explores science and spirit at the intersection of mind-body medicine.
