The
human brain is a miracle. You have an amazing mind! Your brain is made up of
about 100 trillion brain cells. These nerve cells called neurons are
responsible for releasing chemicals known as neurotransmitters. They are all
inter-connected, and, as such, the more connections you have, the greater is
your brain power. Yes, you do have an amazing brain, which is a miracle in
itself!
Your
brain is like a recorder, which records all information on a tape (your
neurons). A good memory means your brain knows when to turn on and turn off the recorder. This is crucial. However, the
"when" factor is no more than your basic memory skills, without
which, you just turn on the recorder all
the time. The problem is that you may have just too many tapes:
when you want to look for a certain tape, you may have problems finding
it right away --
which is reflected in your forgetfulness, or inability to retrieve the desired
information when needed.
When
you are in your forties (the beginning of senility, whether you like it or
not), it takes you longer to recall things. As you continue to age, you will
take longer time to process new information. Things could get worse with time:
you develop the common tip-of-the-tongue problem in remembering a common word,
or a familiar name. Mental deterioration will continue if you live long enough:
for example, you don't remember directions, or recall lists, among other daily
annoyances and frustrations. Poor memory is associated with old age and the
elderly. But you can retard, if not reverse, your mental deterioration, as if
everything is a miracle, because you have used up only 10 percent of the
billions of your brain cells. This is the good news.
Another
piece of good news is that you may not have dementia or Alzheimer's if
your brain is still healthy. But you do want to avoid, or at least defer, for
as long as you possibly can the occurence of the above-mentioned memory-lapse
problems.
Yes,
you have an amazing brain. Just learn to harness its power and potential. Mind Fitness Resources:provide everything you need to turn your
brain into a miracle.
1.
Memory has to do with your senses:
sight, sound, smell, and touch. They are your memory skills, that is, tools for
you to remember, store, and process information. Therefore, sharpen your senses
to sharpen your mind. Protect and preserve your senses, for example, take care
of your vision health, which is critical to
having good memory, because sight is an important tool for remembering,
storing, and processing information.
2.
Avoid emotional upheavals, such as depression or stress, which can adversely
affect your brain power. Practice daily meditation to calm your nerves, and let
your brain relax and rest. Meditation is a powerful tool to optimize your
memory skills. Learn how to meditate.
3. Avoid pharmaceutical drugs wherever possible, especially over-the-counter ones, such as cold remedies and sleep aids. Drugs are dangerous chemicals that may damage your brain cells. Remember, brain cells, unlike other cells, do not regenerate, although you have billions and trillions of them. Use natural herbs and home-made medicine, which are less toxic and have fewer side effects than the chemicals of pharmaceutical drugs.
3. Avoid pharmaceutical drugs wherever possible, especially over-the-counter ones, such as cold remedies and sleep aids. Drugs are dangerous chemicals that may damage your brain cells. Remember, brain cells, unlike other cells, do not regenerate, although you have billions and trillions of them. Use natural herbs and home-made medicine, which are less toxic and have fewer side effects than the chemicals of pharmaceutical drugs.
4.
Good nutrition enhances brain health. The rule of thumb is: What is good for
the heart is also good for the brain. Eat a diet low in animal fat.
5.
Try not to do too many things too quickly at the same time. This not only
creates time stress but also disorients the mind. Learn to develop the presence
of mind, which is focusing your mind on the present moment. One way to do this
is to the mindful of your breaths, that is, consciously aware of your breathing
in and breathing out. You can practice this at any time, such as while waiting
for the bus or the train.
Your
brain is amazing. And you can keep it amazing for as long as you wish. If there
is a will, there is a way.Read
my most recent book publication: You Just Don't Die! to find
out how you can rethink your mind to harness its wisdom to live the rest of
your life, if you don't die, and turn it into a miracle. \
Stephen Lau
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