BY CLAIR WHITTY
Are you studying for exams and struggling to retain what you are learning? This is a common problem that many students experience. There may be several reasons why this is happening.
Start with a healthy diet and include complex carbohydrates, fruit and vegetables, nuts and seeds. Include meat, fish and dairy if you are not vegan or vegetarian. Reduce all sugars and processed foods.
Healthy sleep can support energy, mood, and even your memory. Aim for at least 8 hours per night.
Hydration is crucial, drink plenty of fluids, preferably water, but herbal teas are ok too. Lack of hydration can affect memory, contributes to tiredness, and can cause headaches which could put you off your study.
Gentle exercise is good in general but is very important to get some time away from the desk and move a little. It is good for you to keep in touch with your friends and not isolate yourself during intense study periods.
You could check out Focus Complex by Revive Active. It’s a supplement from an Irish brand, Revive Active which has been scientifically formulated to support cognitive function. There are two supplements in the one pack, a daily cognitive supplement with 15 active ingredients plus Omega-3 DHA & EPA. I love that they paired the Omega Oils with the botanical herbals and vitamins for optimal benefit. The combination of L-Theanine, Bacopa Monnieri, L-Choline Bitartrate alongside the Omega Oils work well together helping you to feel calm and focused so your brain can work more efficiently. You take one Focus capsule and one Omega- 3 capsule in the morning with food. It’s great that younger students from age 15 -17 can take it too, and only have to take every second day.
If you are not sleeping and the usual sleep hygiene tips haven’t helped you could consider Sleep Capsules by Revive Active, I have tried them and they worked very well for me. It contains Chamomile a relaxing and calming herb, Magnesium Bisclyinate to support the nervous system, and Montmorency Cherries, a combination that works together to help you unwind and relax. A good night sleep could be a game changer and is worth working towards achieving.
Hopefully these tips will help you, I wish you all the best of luck in your exams.
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