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Saturday, February 13, 2016
Herbs That Can Give A Memory Boost!
emaiol from Muttuvelu Maheswaran
Occasional forgetfulness or loss of short-term memory may indicate specific factors and causes, which may be attributed to alcohol, tobacco, certain medications, sleeplessness, stress and depression, nutritional deficiency, head injury or even a stroke.
It is normal to forget things once in a while; but forgetting how to use the telephone or how to find your way home may indicate a more serious memory problem.
So, whether it's to prevent or treat memory loss, these natural herbs have served the mankind time immemorial. Let's take a look:
This popular herb is well-known for its many therapeutic
benefits, particularly
its power to enhance memory.
Studies done on this herbal supplement have found gingko's potency in aiding memory and thinking power among people with Alzheimer's or vascular dementia.
Gingko protect the nerve cells damaged by these disorders to improve learning, daily activities, social behavior, as well as reduce feelings of depression.
Further tests conducted on gingko also have found that it can improve blood circulation along the central nervous system, promoting brain development and functioning.
What makes gingko so potent? Gingko leaves contain flavonoids and terpenoids, both of which have antioxidants to combat free radicals that contribute to health of disorders like Alzheimer's and dementia.
In the studies conducted, mice were given dosages of ginseng extracts showed remarkable improvements in water maze tasks.
Ginseng was shown to activate neurotransmitter activities that promote memory enhancement.
Traditionally, this aromatic herb has long been used to improve memory. Like gingko, rosemary has been shown to contain antioxidants that neutralize free radicals.
When used in aromatherapy, rosemary has also been found to reduce cortisol levels in the brain, thereby reducing anxiety.
Further, when combined with other essential oils, rosemary has been shown to alleviate stress and increase concentration and memory of graduate nursing students.
4. Sage.
Studies have found that sage contains active ingredients that
boost the chemicals that trigger transmission of messages within the brain.
Scientists from the Universities of Newcastle and Northambria also tested the herb on 44
people. Half the group were given sage, while the other half were given a
placebo. Results showed that those who were given sage performed better in a word recall test.
Green tea is best known for its antioxidant properties.
Scientific research conducted in March 2013, confirmed that green tea extracts
help shield proteins and lipids (fat soluble vitamins: A, D, E and K) from age
associated activities caused by oxidation. In the study, animals treated with
green tea extracts showed better spatial learning abilities.
Further, studies suggest that this plant can protect the hippocampus (the part of the brain
responsible for emotion, memory and the autonomic nervous system) from age-related
decline.
Rhodiola Rosea has long been used to treat
various kinds of illnesses.
But, rhodiola is best known for
enhancing memory. In fact, it is considered to be one of the best herbs to
do so. Studies have also discovered that rhodiola not only has the ability to
improve one's focus and memory, it can also relieve depression. Furthermore,
researchers believe that this herb containsadaptogenic qualities which stimulate the
central nervous system of the body, resulting in enhanced memory and
concentration. Another study also found that taking rhodiola regularly increases
memorization abilities.
Bacopa has a
long history. It was used inayurveda (a 5000-year-old ancient system
of natural healing) to enhance learning, concentration and memory.
Numerous studies conducted on bacopa found it to be an effective
herb in improving one's memory and mental function. In one study, conducted in
Australia, 46 volunteers aging from 18 to 60 were divided into two groups. In
one group, each volunteer was given 300mg ofbacopa everyday. After 12 weeks, the
subjects' verbal learning abilities, speed of information processing, and
memory significantly improved.
Gotu Kola
shows promising results in enhancing memory and improving brain function. In
traditional Chinese and ayurvedicmedicine, gotu kola has also been used in
rejuvenating the mind and the body. In fact, it is considered to be an
anti-aging herb. Studies have found that gotu kola contains certain
substances that increase brain power and improves blood circulation to the
brain, resulting in better memory, concentration, intelligence and attention
span.
This herb is best known for its antispasmodic, antibacterial,
anti-cancer and sedative effects. It is also a great herb to use to enhance
memory. The seeds and leaves in periwinkle contain a blood thinner that
improves circulation of the blood to the brain, promoting better oxygen use. It
also prevents any damages to the blood vessels, preventing dementia and
senility. Furthermore, it encourages the brain to absorb more nutrients,
significantly improving its functions. By increasing oxygen supply to the
brain, cognitive and memory abilities are significantly enhanced.
Modern
science has discovered that blueberries contain powerful compounds like flavanoids, believed to be
effective in enhancing learning ability, cognitive functions, verbal
comprehension, numerical ability, decision making, reasoning ability, and more
importantly, memory. Eating foods rich inflavanoids regularly, helps in slowing
down the decline in cognitive ability, offering protection against diseases
like dementia, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Moreover, a study conducted at
Harvard University found that eating blueberries helps in boosting brain
power. It has also been found to stave off cognitive decline and prevent memory
loss, that is normally associated with aging.
Flattening the "duck curve"
To get more renewable energy on the grid
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Friday, February 12, 2016
Geoffrey Bawa, Architect, Sri Lanka.
Bawa
was/ yet is an icon among architects. Internationally.
jksw
Subject: Fwd: Geoffrey Bawa a Sri Lanka ICON
The
Ruhuna University was designed by him
http://theculturetrip.com/asia/sri-lanka/articles/geoffrey-bawa-the-father-of-sri-lankan-architecture/
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Gods and growth of societies
All-knowing, punitive gods aided the growth of human societies, study says
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Exercising in your forties could stop brain shrinking
A
new study has suggested that exercising in your 40s could stop the brain
shrinking, adding years to life expectancy Exercising when aged between 40 and
50 could help prevent the brain shrinking, potentially adding years to life
expectancy, a new study has revealed. The research suggests that pe...
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The 'Duck curve' in solar power
Why the "duck curve" created by solar power is a problem for utilities
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Solar panels on the road, France.
France Is Set to Convert Hundreds of Miles of Roads Into Solar Panels
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Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Growing old
email from Milroy De Silva
THIS MESSAGE IS WORTH
READING EVERY DAY WHEN YOU REACH YOUR AGE!
Don't delete this one;
you'll laugh when you see the return message.
I would never trade my
amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a
flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself, and less critical of
myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra
biscuit, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I
didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my balcony. I am entitled to a treat,
to be messy, to be extravagant.
I have seen too many
dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great
freedom that comes with aging.
Whose business is it if
I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM and sleep until noon? I
will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50 & 60's, and if I,
at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love..... I will. I will walk the beach in
a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves
with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set.
They, too, will get old.
I know I am sometimes
forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I
eventually remember the important things.
Sure, over the years my
heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one,
or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car?
But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A
heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being
imperfect.
I am so blessed to have
lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs
be forever etched into deep grooves on my face.
So many have never
laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver.
As you get older, it is
easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't
question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong.
So, to
answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I
have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still
here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about
what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day (if I
feel like it).
MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER
COME APART, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S STRAIGHT OM THE HEART!
Forward this to at least
7 people and see what happens on your screen. You will laugh your head
off!!!!!!!!!!!
Or note many of these
things do nothing, fingers crossed
Getting babies ready
Wizardry Is This Mom Getting Her 4
Babies Ready in Super Speed
In case you need a quick reminder that moms are magical, please direct your attention to the above video posted by The Baby Gang. In under four days, more than 44 million people have watched Emily dress her baby triplets and toddler in just over two minutes. Sure, the video is sped up and, sure, ...
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
WHERE MUSIC TRANSCENDS
7
minutes. Three baila’s led with Wally Bastianz’s ‘viole viole’ Freddie Silva’s
‘kondumani’ and Chandrababu’s ‘ Bamara kanale..’
jjksw
Forwarded
From: Dawn
and Tilak Adelaide
Monday, February 8, 2016
Zika Raises the Question: Are Mosquitoes Necessary?
The
insects are crucial pollinators for many plants—including orchids—and food for
a range of species. PUBLISHED The mosquito—tiny, frail, eminently squishable,
and yet capable of such destruction. In the wake of a rapidly expanding Zika
virus epidemic, many have talked of declaring war on the in...
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Killing mosquitos
The
insects are crucial pollinators for many plants—including orchids—and food for
a range of species. PUBLISHED The mosquito—tiny, frail, eminently squishable,
and yet capable of such destruction. In the wake of a rapidly expanding Zika
virus epidemic, many have talked of declaring war on the in...
http://flip.it/hASgl
Ram Sethu
Recreation of Ram Sethu on a map fuels a never-ending controversy
On Thursday, the Supreme Court turned down a request by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy seeking an urgent hearing to verify if a Cabinet decision had been taken to “not touch” the …http://flip.it/sNQ_5
How the British and Americans started listening in
A
secret visit to Bletchley Park 75 years ago gave birth to an alliance between
two British and US intelligence agencies which continues today. It was late on
8 February 1941 when four Americans arrived at Bletchley Park. Black-out
curtains made the mansion appear even darker. The journey of the ...
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Sunday, February 7, 2016
Plastic bottle mouse trap
https://youtu.be/QDgAuVK1Br0
PS
It was in the early 1960s at the Colombo Medical Faculty the I heard that ' A tom cat was the only ball-bearing type of rat trap, available in the market'.
PS
It was in the early 1960s at the Colombo Medical Faculty the I heard that ' A tom cat was the only ball-bearing type of rat trap, available in the market'.
Annato, natural food additive, prevents skin cancer cells development.
Researchers
have discovered some rather special properties in the natural food additive,
annatto: properties that can block the development of certain skin cancer cells
in mice. It would appear that …
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Steve Jobs' Last Words
email from Kamalini Kanapathippillai
"I reached the pinnacle of success
in the business world. In others' eyes, my life is an epitome of success.
However, aside from work, I have little joy. In the end, wealth is only a fact
of life that I am accustomed to.
At this moment, lying on the sick bed and
recalling my whole life, I realize that all the recognition and wealth that I
took so much pride in, have paled and become meaningless in the face of
impending death.
In the darkness, I look at the green
lights from the life supporting machines and hear the humming mechanical
sounds, I can feel the breath of god of death drawing closer ... Now I know,
when we have accumulated sufficient wealth to last our lifetime, we should
pursue other matters that are unrelated to wealth ... Should be something that
is more important:
Perhaps relationships, perhaps art,
perhaps a dream from younger days.
Non-stop pursuing of wealth will only
turn a person into a twisted being, just like me.
God gave us the senses to let us feel the
love in everyone’s heart, not the illusions brought about by wealth. The wealth
I have won in my life I cannot bring with me. What I can bring is only the
memories precipitated by love. That's the true riches which will follow you,
accompany you, giving you strength and light to go on.
Love can travel a thousand miles. Life
has no limit. Go where you want to go. Reach the height you want to reach. It
is all in your heart and in your hands.
What is the most expensive bed in the
world? Sick bed ... You can employ someone to drive the car for you, make money
for you but you cannot have someone to bear the sickness for you. Material
things lost can be found. But there is one thing that can never be found when
it is lost — Life.
When a person goes into the operating
room, he will realize that there is one book that he has yet to finish reading
— Book of Healthy Life. Whichever stage in life we are at right now, with time,
we will face the day when the curtain comes down.
Treasure Love for your family, love for
your spouse, love for your friends. Treat yourself well. Cherish others."
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