The brain is similar to a computer – made up of a multitude of networks through which information is absorbed, processed and stored for retrieval later. Just like a computer’s hard drive – the brain needs to be ‘technically’ maintained, in tip-top shape. In the case of the human brain, this can be done in numerous ways - and best of all – naturally!

Many nights spent studying are fuelled by bottomless mugs of coffee and sugary chocolate snacks. What most students fail to realize is that the caffeine in these foods and drinks can have just the opposite of the desired effect – and actually negatively affect memory. Prescription medications to stay alert contain artificial stimulants that ‘jolt’ the brain while increasing heart rate, leaving you with that ‘jittery’ un-natural feeling. A more healthy and effective alternative would be to snack on naturally wholesome brain boosting foods – like nuts, raisins and low fat cheese and veggie sticks, which all contain brain powering nutrients, to help you focus without sacrificing brainpower.

There is little point in keeping a students brain nourished, if his or her immune system gets run down. Added stress can lead to lessened health and a compromised immune system is likely to mean colds and flu, which in turn usually means a far more difficult time studying and learning! Using natural means to support the immune system and give the body a firm grounding during the period of increased work and mental stimulation can provide benefits without compromising study ability.

• Get enough sleep. Remember that old saying about getting eight to ten hours of sleep a night? Being well rested is perhaps the most important, and unfortunately most overlooked, aspect of health when trying to stay focused. If you are tired, your brain runs at lessened ‘speed’ and makes information assessment and storage more difficult. (Remember that yawning is your body’s way of trying to get more oxygen!)
• Eat healthy. Most of the time in our busy schedules, we forget to take time out for our most obvious needs. If you are not eating well, you cannot possibly expect yourself to perform well in school, or anything else. Make sure you are eating right! Eating the correct balanced proportion of protein (chicken, fish or eggs) and ‘good’ carbohydrates, like potato and wild rice will give you mental stamina.
• Get enough exercise. During exams make sure you are active for a small portion of the day. This doesn't necessarily mean joining a gym or starting a rigorous program, but make sure you keep your energy levels steady. Regular exercise, by the way, can also prevent insomnia! Remember, the more oxygen to your brain, the better! So take big deep cleansing breaths!

• Get enough sleep. Remember that old saying about getting eight to ten hours of sleep a night? Being well rested is perhaps the most important, and unfortunately most overlooked, aspect of health when trying to stay focused. This can be done naturally with Triple Complex Sleep Tonic. This remedy has been formulated in conjunction with a Clinical Psychologist to safely and effectively balance and encourage normal sleeping patterns. Using tissue salts, which occur naturally in the body, Triple Complex Tissue salts encourage sleep on a cellular level – without the use of sedatives! Best of all, there is no grogginess or sluggishness on awakening. Taken regularly during times of intense study as well as throughout the academic year, Triple Complex Sleep Tonic can help teens to maintain regular sleep patterns unaffected by the stress of exam times.
• Nourish the body. Most of the time in our busy schedules, we forget to take time out for our most obvious needs. If a child is not eating well, he or she cannot possibly expect to perform well in school, or anything else. Make sure students are eating right! Brain foods, such as nuts, veggies and fish (rich in omega-3 fatty acids) should be incorporated into the diet months before the exam.
• Nourish the brain. A growing body needs food, and so does a growing brain! Triple Complex Brain Tonic nourishes brain cells and cerebral tissue on a cellular level. Ever cell and tissue in our bodies contain tissue salts – and when these salts are kept in perfect balance, systemic health and harmony prevail. Triple Complex Brain Tonic is completely safe – as tissue salts can be used by pregnant moms and newborn babies too!
• Encourage daily exercise. Although walking at school or on campus might seem like enough exercise – encourage your kids to be active throughout the day. This doesn't mean making them join a gym or starting a rigorous program, but make sure they keep energy levels steady. This, by the way, depends on a well balanced diet, and can also prevent insomnia!
• Help them to focus while studying. Try to encourage limited distractions in the household while your child is studying. Re-schedule things like vacuuming, and record the game on television and watch it later. Make sure little ones in the house know not to disturb an older sibling, and try to keep them entertained outside in a quiet game. Remember that students need un-distracted quality time to absorb information. The brain does not respond well to intermittent interruptions when trying to stay focused.
  Sometimes, the brain needs a little extra help to clear the cobwebs and zone in to the task at hand. StudyPlus has been formulated by a Clinical Psychologist to do just that. Using proven all-natural ingredients it can help the mind focus without the use of harsh stimulants. Taken during the weeks leading up to the exam, StudyPlus will improve memory function and attention span – and in no way negatively affect any other body systems.
• Help them to stay calm. Sometimes, no matter how much sleep, studying or exercise a student has, on the day of the exam – disaster strikes. As the test is laid on the desk, a student freezes and goes blank. Test anxiety is a known condition and extremely common. Thankfully, there is a natural way to combat exam nerves to help your child stay calm - A+ TestCalmer has been formulated to specifically address the problem of anxiety-induced mental fatigue. It can keep the nervous system relax enough to take the test, without dulling the mental sharpness of the mind. Remember, the brain stores info in many ‘folders’ and A+ TestCalmer takes care of the nerves, so that the brain can do its job and find the info needed!