Why You Need a Plastic Brain and How Omega-3s Can Give You One {Giveaway and a Scholarship}

Once upon a time, the brain was viewed as a static organ. With studies and research, it is now understood that the brain’s circuitry is constantly changing as a function of experience. This is known as brain plasticity. Brain plasticity is something that should be understood because it is related to important functions such as memory and is influenced by factors such as; prenatal and postnatal experiences, hormones, aging, diet and stress...to name a few.

What exactly does it do? Plasticity is the manner in which the nervous system can modify its organization and function throughout a lifetime. For example when a new motor skill is learned, such as playing a musical instrument, there are plastic changes in the structure of the cells in the nervous system. If the plastic changes do not occur, neither does the learning take place. This information is so enlightening considering my daughter and son are learning musical instruments of the bass and cello respectively.

How do we support plasticity in brain-health? Omega-3s make up every cell membrane of your body, considering that plastic changes occur in the structure of the cells in the nervous system, supporting brain health with fish and fish oil supplements, a source of Omega-3s, is a way to do it!
It makes sense then, that studies show links between:

• Attention and behavior
• Grades and test scores
• Learning and literacy
• Memory and problem solving

You can find in-depth research on how omega-3s enhances brain plasticity at Omega-Research.com.

To support learning and brain health, TheOliveParent is giving away THREE PRIZE PACKS that will include:

1. Amazing Grades Book
2. What’s Essential T-Shirt
3. Ultimate Omega Xtra
4. Swag

Amazing Grades by Pat Wyman  is a marvelous resource that centers around learning. It offers the advice, tips, strategies and counsels of 101 experts that include Nordic Naturals’ very own Keri Marshall. With topics like “How to use Google to help you get better grades” to “Brain Matters that make a difference in your brain, you’re sure to find a bit of everything to help the student in your life. The book is interactive! You can use your personal learning style to learn with each chapter.

Here’s an excerpt in Amazing Grades by Dr. Keri Marshall...

“Both omega-3 and omega-6 fats are considered essential fatty acids, or EFAs. As their name implies, EFAs are nutrients that your body depends on for good health and functioning but cannot manufacture itself. Instead, you need to get these fats from diet or through supplementation. Unfortunately, Americans tend to consume too many omega-6 fatty acids -- typically found in the form of vegetable oils like soy and canola--and not nearly enough omega-3s (found in salmon, sardines and other types of fatty fish)”
“...The good news: a growing number of studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids can have powerful, positive effects throughout the body, including the brain.”

NORDIC NATURALS’ 2013 WHAT’S ESSENTIAL^TM ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP

In keeping with Nordic Naturals’ vision to see that future generations are healthier and happier, the leading omega-3 manufacturer is sponsoring the “Learn. Inspire. Change. 2013 What’s Essential™ Essay Scholarship” for new and returning college students! The winning entrant will receive $5000.00 for college and one year’s supply of award-winning omega oils upon answering this question;

“What are the essential components of the education that your generation needs to make a positive impact on the world?”

Go to www.whatsessential.com to apply for the scholarship.

ENTER TO WIN ONE OF THREE PRIZE PACKS!Fill out the form below to enter the giveaway. The giveaway is open to US residents only, 18+ and will end February 15,  2013 8 PM CST.

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