‘Brain Hack’ to Boost Brain Power

February 2nd, 2010
I learnt this neat little trick from Mark Joyner of Simpleology – and the trick is by you, on you.
Its a 30 second cure for brain fug!
Simply close your eyes and visualize in your mind that your head is about one inch bigger all around than it really is. It takes a bit of practice, and be careful not to fall into the trap I did by stopping breathing – it doesn’t do a lot for your oxygen levels!!
Hold this image in your head for about 30 seconds – this sends your nervous system a signal to pump more oxygen to your brain.
This bizarre “brain hack,” is actually measurable via CT scan.
On opening your eyes, you can expect a sense of heightened alertness.
Post a reply to let me know how you get on.

I learnt this neat little trick from Mark Joyner of Simpleology – and the trick is by you, on you.

Its a 30 second cure for brain fug!

Simply close your eyes and visualize in your mind that your head is about one inch bigger all around than it really is. It takes a bit of practice, and be careful not to fall into the trap I did by stopping breathing – it doesn’t do a lot for your oxygen levels!!

Hold this image in your head for about 30 seconds – this sends your nervous system a signal to pump more oxygen to your brain.

On opening your eyes, you can expect a sense of heightened alertness.

This bizarre “brain hack,” is actually measurable via CT scan.

Post a reply to let me know how you get on.

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To Menopause or Not to Menopause, That is the Question

December 26th, 2009

One of my favorite health and wellness newsletters is from Dr Mercola. In a link I followed from the latest newsletter I came across this delightful play on words – “men-o-pause”. Now I am sure that most men agree, that the mood swings that women go through do indeed lead to pause of action – best to stay away until the ‘moment’ subsides. And from a womans perspective, and from a medical perspective, menopause heralds the beginning of the end of childbearnig capability.

I am not inclined to write further on this subject other than to suggest that one take care in formulating ones own treatment for the symptoms of menopause. It is a subject that is deeply divided between using artificially developed chemicals from natural sources and those homeopathhic solutions that claim to negate the need for anything termed as a ‘drug’. I have managed to get a very experienced homeopath to admit that the doses of herbs et al required to have the same impact as a prescription drug is very high – and no doubt very expensive. It confirms a belief I hold that one is best adopting ones own view of such treatments – personally, I prefer to take advantage of both. I can find many more worthy homeopathic investments than that for managing menopause [not that I am at that stage yet] – but then I most likely won’t be, as I have opted to stay on a low dose of oestrogen and progesterone [both prescriptions or developed solutions] to avoid the menace – I mean, why opt to go through all that drama, to interupt ones life for up to 24 months when there is a perfectly safe alternative – for me anyway.

Some women have pre-existing medical conditions that make taking such drugs high risk. But I don’t – and my cancer inducing factors are very low. So take your own counsel on this very personal subject, and remember, if the scaremongers suggest you will ruin your liver or get breast cancer by taking menopause symptom drugs, there are many ways you can offset this danger – you guessed it, using herbal remdies!!

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Exercise Impact on Diabetes Not Getting Through

November 7th, 2009

Recent data on diabetes cases indicates diabetes is rising rapidly in the U.S. According to a new Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index survey, the disease is now affecting 11.3% of American adults, up from 10.4% in Q3, 2009. This equates to about 26 million Americans now, and if the trend continues, 37 million w by the end of 2015.

Interestingly, the survey also showed the U.S. obesity rate is up about 1 percent on Q:Q comparisons with 2008. Individuals who are obese are almost three times as likely to be diagnosed with diabetes. Currently, more than one-fifth of obese adults have diabetes [21.2%, compared to 7.4% of non-obese of similar age]

Further correlations indicated a higher incidence of diabetes among those who didn’t exercise at least a half hour on any given day in the previous week. Indications of exercise undertaken in the week prior to the survey:

  • Exercised at least 30 minutes a day, every day – 9.5%
  • Exercised at least 30 minutes a day, four to six times – 8%
  • Did not exercise at least 30 minutes any time -15%

Maybe the government does need to introduce a FAT TAX – not on the food, but on the people. It will solve the health budget and economy all in one hit.

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8 Part Antiaging & Restorative Medicine Series

October 27th, 2009

Coming up soon - an 8 part blog series on the latest in antiaging and restorative medicine.

Over the past few years there have been signficant advances in restorative medicine, and longer term findings on the various approaches to antiaging medicine and wellness.

This series will focus on different protocols such as: Caloric restriction – just what personal impact does it have on longevity Restorative medicine – how they grow your own replacement body parts in just a few weeks Oxygen therapy – a new use for old technology ….and many more.

Don’t miss out on this update series that gives you all the information on how to add decades to your life.

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Improved Sleep for Osteoarthritis Sufferers

August 21st, 2009

A recent study has show Cognitive behavioral therapy to be effective in the treatment for insomnia in older people who suffer pain from osteoarthritis. 60 percent of people with the disease report pain during the night. As a sufferer of chronic pain syndrome, brought about by sleep deprivation during a time of chronic pain, I have sympathy with such persons so found the study interesting. I am also aware of Sleep Anxiety – where one becomes so desperate to get to sleep, that it makes falling asleep even more difficult

Pain perception may decrease when people sleep better. In turn, improved sleep leads to improvement in coexisting medical or psychiatric illnesses. Once an individual learns how to improve their sleep, the improvement persists for a year or more according to the researchers.

The study included 23 older patients with osteoarthritis who were assigned a stress management and wellness program. Those receiving the cognitive behavioral therapy reported improvements in sleep quality and pain relief measures before and after treatment, and a year later. Those that didn’t receive cognitive therapy showed no significant improvements in sleep quality or pain.

One aspect the study didn’t uncover was whether sleep disturbance preceded or follows pain onset, but researchers believe reciprocal effects are likely.

The study is published in the Aug. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.

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Best Time of Day?

August 21st, 2009

Ever wondered the best time of day for taking your meds, having surgery, getting a bikini wax, going to the Doctor, having a root canal or just a taking a power nap….then this article just might give you the answer: Check it out

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How Toxic Is Your Home?

July 25th, 2009

Just came across this interesting interactive website that looks at the various toxic elements in your home.

For instance – how safe is food in cans? What ingredient do you need to watch out for in dishwasher powders? What are the three harmful toxins in your soft furnishings.

Wander through this online home and click on the orange dots to see pop up information and videos on the various health considerations you should know about the toxic elements in your home.

Check it out here

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Urge Doctors to Treat Problem, Not Symptoms

July 1st, 2009

How often do you find your Doctor treating your symptoms and not the problem? I regard myself as an intelligent person who can be assertive when appropriate, yet I still fall into the trap of coming out from my Doctors surgery without getting what I really need.

I have quite a troublesome arrythmia. When the heart rythmn is so irregular it causes the body to signal that something is seriously wrong, and it starts pumping cortisol around the show as a natural stress response. In turn, this causes a gastric response, with too much acid being produced. Combined, these symptoms can cause insomnia. During the previous two nights I had no sleep at all. I had hot tingling pain on various parts of my skin that seemed to move around my body throughout the night. It was like my nerve endings were fried. This was unusual, and I had to see my Doctor for another unrelated reason so I discussed this also. My doctor claimed the burning sensations and insomnia were due to stress. What did I come away with – more Losec! The stress was caused by the arrythmia, not the other way around.

I didn’t need Losec – I needed a way to stop the cortisone – a way to get the arrythmia under control. Obviously, the previous treatment is no longer effective. I was frustrated, not only with the Doctor, but also with myself for allowing the focus on the symptom, not the problem. What happens to us when we walk into a Doctors room? I seem to develop temporary amnesia. So next time I am going to write myself a note, just to remind me exactly what I want treated.

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Spicy Way to Burn More Body Fat

June 28th, 2009

Heard the saying ‘food is the spice of life’? Well, it seems we can go one step further and say that ’spices are the spice of life’. Spices are not only a way to invigorate an otherwise boring healthy meal. It seems that spices can help you burn more body fat.

According to the January 2006 issue of The Journal of Physiology and Behavior, numerous studies on several spices have increased thermogenesis in the body. Thermogenesis is simply heat – and since a calorie is a unit of heat, turn up your body heat and burn more calories.

Burn more calories – burn more fat. How easy is that.

If you want to know more about thermogenesis and is amazing body fat burning properties, get a free copy of a new handbook “The Radical Fatloss Blueprint.” It’s available for the next 21 days to anyone who owns a copy of “The Every Other Day Diet.”

The Every Other Day Diet claims to help you lose up to 21 pounds in 21 days. You can get a copy of the “Every Other Day Diet” here

As a sneaky peak – here’s the spices that work the best to help you burn bodyfat:

  1. Capsaicin – the compound gives red chili pepper its heat, increased energy via heat expenditure by up to 23% after ingesting it at breakfast.
  2. Black Pepper- increases body heat (thermogenesis) by bonding to TRPV1 receptors in the brain.
  3. Turmeric – has both anti-cancer and pro-thermogenic support. Two for one!

Combine these three spices: Red chili pepper, black pepper and turmeric, and use them liberally (as you can handle them) on your lunch and dinner meals. Just don’t overdo it and end up with more heartburn than fatburn.

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A New Look at Breast Cancer

June 27th, 2009

There is such a lot of confusion in the market as to what does and does not contribute to or cause breast cancer. No sooner does one theory emerge than it gets debunked two years later.

The common protection mechanism for women against breast cancer is frequent self examination and mammograms. Personally, I find mammograms a complete waste of time as I know at least 6 women who were diagnosed with breast cancer within 2 months of having mammograms. For that reason I insist on having an ultrasound to follow. This is particularly since I have already had two fibroadenomas removed from my breasts in my 20’s and 30’s, and the scar tissue alone can cause misdiagnosis on the mammograms.

Whilst I am a great supporter on embracing any modern medicine, my first line of defence is always my own health program – diet, fitness, emotional wellness.

In the following Video, Dr Mecola takes a new look at breast cancer and provides some valuable advice as to new tests for breast cancer, and simple everyday things women can do to help prevent breast cancer.

 

Takeaways

  • Include tests for Vitamin D and Fasting Insulin in your regular check ups
  • Optimize natural melatonin production by ensuring you sleep in a complete blackout environment – this is focused on the eyes. So use blackout drapes and an eye mask during the night. If you have to go to the bathroom during the night, use a red light penlight. Balance this night blackout with exposure to bright sunlight during the day. Both of these elements are required to maintain optimal levels of melatonin.

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