By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Nathanael_Eisenberg]Nathanael Eisenberg
The human brain consists of over 100 billions of neurons. Neurons are the building blocks of the nervous system. These cells process information in the brain and are responsible for receiving and transmitting information.
Each neuron part has a role in the communication of information all through the body.
Neurons are like fiber optic cables that run our bodies. All day and night these neurons flash at lightening speeds to your brain.
Each neuron cell has a body called an axon and lots of dendrites. The body of the cell holds the nucleus that controls many of the cell's activities. Other structures in the cell are called organelles, which perform specific tasks.
Neurons "talk" to each other through their axons and dendrites. The axons are narrower than a strand of hair. They extend out from the body of the cell and transmit messages from neuron to neuron.
Dendrites also extend from the cell body. Messages are received from the axons of other neurons. Every neuron connects to thousands of other nerve cells with its axons and dendrites.
Each neuron group in the brain does certain jobs. Some are in charge of learning, memory, or thinking. Others send information from the eyes, ears, or other sensory organs. Others talk to our muscles, getting them to move.
There are three common processes that work together for the neurons to survive and stay healthy. These are communication, metabolism and repair.
Millions of neuron signals are speeding through the brain at all times. This allows the brain to receive and process information, process the information and send out instructions to different parts of the body.
Before you were born, we believe today that you were creating neurons at a rate of 15 million an hour. When you were born, your neurons were ready to organize themselves to respond to your new environment.
All through your life, neuron networks reorganized and reinforced themselves to respond to new stimuli and learning experiences. The body-mind interaction is what gets the brain cells to grow and connect with each other is various ways.
There are different types of rel=nofollow [http://www.cognifit.com/science/didyou-know/neurons]neurons. For example, mirror neurons allow us to feel empathy. When we see someone smile, we feel happy. Our mirror neurons are giving us the same physical response as if we were smiling. Mirror neurons are usually triggered by images and sound.
Our brain is a complicated maze of information and communication. Without neurons and neurotransmitters, we would not be able to function. Our brain is an amazing tool that depends on this system to get us information that we need. It is a tool that we want to keep healthy so it can perform at peak performance and let you enjoy a better quality of life in the long run.
Nathanael Eisenberg is the CEO of CogniFit, a company that develops software which measure and train cognitive abilities. We help people discover new insights about themselves and decide what to improve in their life.
The rapid growth of scientific knowledge around the brain creates new opportunities to help tackle some of the major challenges of the early part of the 21st century. Nathanael's goal is to participate in the search of some of these additional solutions.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Neurons-Role-In-Brain-Communication&id=6596991] Neurons Role In Brain Communication
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Fitting In and the Development of the Self
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Beverly_Amsel]Beverly Amsel
Many people have anxiety about fitting in. What this means varies with each person and may mean being liked, accepted, acceptable, or some version of what you think will be attractive and pleasing to the other. From this point of view, fitting in requires that you try to be just like the members of the group you want to fit into. Probably, you will put aside your own needs and desires and accede to the wishes of others. It can feel risky to express your thoughts and feelings. The anxiety of fitting in uses up a lot of energy as one works so hard at going along with what it seems others want. In fact, when so much time is spent trying to shape yourself to what others are like, you don't have the time or perhaps the conscious desire, to develop your own unique self. As a result, there is little opportunity to develop what YOU think and feel.
The experience of not fitting in can have a serious impact on how you think about yourself. Trying to make sense of the experience can lead to the question: what is wrong with me? Why doesn't anyone want to hang out with me? Trying to figure out the answer to that question can lead to ruminating and obsessive thinking with a focus on your negative thoughts and feelings. A fear of rejection further erodes your self concept and increases anxiety about reaching out to others.
If you feel badly about yourself and are timid about letting people you wish to be with see who you are, the chances of being ignored or not seen are increased. This can affect your self esteem and self confidence and become part of a vicious circle that prevents you from reaching out to others. When you feel badly and vulnerable to rejection it makes sense that you will be cautious about revealing who you are. When you do this, you are not present for others to relate to. As a consequence, the timid, anxious person will likely end up feeling rejected even if there are no negative feelings directed toward them.
When one can be a fuller person with their own ideas, thoughts and feelings, a person who can express their wishes and desires and say what they want and express what they are feeling, then there is an individual to react to. While the reaction can be negative, the chances that there will be a real dialogue and interpersonal connection are increased. You are no longer seen as invisible and will be reacted to for better or worse. This means your have to learn what you want, think, and feel and become more willing to express yourself. It also means that your have to tolerate the possibility that someone will not wish to include you in their social circle. If this can be tolerated, the chances of developing one's self and then a social network that welcomes you, is vastly increased.
Dave came to see me for psychotherapy because he was feeling depressed and lonely. Dave had graduated from college two years before and felt he couldn't make friends or feel like anyone was interested in hanging out with him. In college, he had a few people he would do things with, but he never felt they reached out to him or that they cared one way or another about being with him. Dave told me that he would observe them carefully to try and figure out what they liked and what was important to them so he could be like them. He thought that might get them to be more interested in him. This didn't seem to work in college and it wasn't working with people he met through work. There were a couple of people he socialized with on occasion now, but not very frequently. He couldn't figure out why they weren't more responsive to him since he tried so hard to please them. For example, he knew they liked baseball so he bought tickets and told them he had gotten them for free and would they like to go to a game? They accepted, but that didn't make them more sociable with him. He tried to organize people getting together at a bar he overheard them saying they liked and a few people from work did show up. But he knew this same group went out to bars and never invited him.
Dave couldn't figure out what he was doing wrong and why people didn't respond more positively to him: "I try to do all the things I think they will like, but no one ever invites me anywhere." I asked Dave what things he would invite them to that are of interest to him, not them.
He looked puzzled by my question and then said "I guess I don't know. I never really thought about what I want or like. It has always seemed that the way to be liked and to get people interested in me was to do what they liked or be like them." I pointed out to Dave that this wasn't working. I also asked him if there had ever been a time in his life when this did seem to work.
Dave thought a while and said he thought in the first years of elementary school, he had some friends. He recalled being worried that nobody wanted play dates with him. He also remembered his mom telling him that if he wanted the other kids to want to be with him, he would have to do the things they wanted to do. Dave remembered that he loved to draw and paint and do art related projects, but his school friends were into action figures and sports. He said his mom encouraged him to put away his art stuff and get more involved in the activities his friends enjoyed. He did this for a number of years, but by fifth grade, even though he kept trying to figure out what his peers liked to do, they seemed less interested in him. I asked him what he enjoyed doing in the later grades of elementary school. He couldn't remember any interests after stopping his art work. He said he never thought about what he wanted to do. He just kept trying to figure out what to be interested in so his peers would want to be with him.
I could see that Dave had developed a pattern where he had been neglecting the development of his self. He was not familiar with his own thoughts, feelings and desires. It is hard to feel good about oneself, to feel self confidence and self worth, when one has not developed their own unique self. Dave needed to allow himself to discover his unique self and begin to cope with the anxiety of revealing that self to the world. As he did this, I believed he would find that people would be responding to him in positive ways and would wish to develop social relationships with him. When this occurred, I felt that Dave's depression would lesson and he would develop greater self esteem and self confidence.
�Copyright 2011 by Beverly Amsel, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved
I have been a psychotherapist in private practice for over 25 years and work with adult as well as older adolescent individuals. My practice includes group therapy, couples therapy and marriage counseling. I specialize in a wide range of issues including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, relationship and marriage problems. I have a particular interest in working with people who have concerns about individuating from their families. I work with problems about intimacy and developing long-term relationships, separation anxiety, parenting, creative blocks, empty nest syndrome, chronic pain and family and work conflicts.
Although the idea of starting therapy can be scary, it can also be exciting. Therapy is a process of discovery about you which can help you create the life and relationships that really work. It is a process where I help you to talk and learn about your thoughts and feelings. As we focus on the issues you bring to therapy, our talks will affect the ways in which you relate to the world and the impact the world has on you.
My clinical approach is not based on one particular theory. I don't see what I do as "one size fits all." As I get to know you, the theoretical approach or approaches I take will evolve from our work together. I recognize and respect how different we all are. This means I make a particular effort to work without judgment.
I work in my office on the Upper West Side of New York and I do sessions by phone for those people who travel or are not in New York.
You can learn more from my website: http://www.beverlyamselphd.com/
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Fitting-In-and-the-Development-of-the-Self&id=6601675] Fitting In and the Development of the Self
Many people have anxiety about fitting in. What this means varies with each person and may mean being liked, accepted, acceptable, or some version of what you think will be attractive and pleasing to the other. From this point of view, fitting in requires that you try to be just like the members of the group you want to fit into. Probably, you will put aside your own needs and desires and accede to the wishes of others. It can feel risky to express your thoughts and feelings. The anxiety of fitting in uses up a lot of energy as one works so hard at going along with what it seems others want. In fact, when so much time is spent trying to shape yourself to what others are like, you don't have the time or perhaps the conscious desire, to develop your own unique self. As a result, there is little opportunity to develop what YOU think and feel.
The experience of not fitting in can have a serious impact on how you think about yourself. Trying to make sense of the experience can lead to the question: what is wrong with me? Why doesn't anyone want to hang out with me? Trying to figure out the answer to that question can lead to ruminating and obsessive thinking with a focus on your negative thoughts and feelings. A fear of rejection further erodes your self concept and increases anxiety about reaching out to others.
If you feel badly about yourself and are timid about letting people you wish to be with see who you are, the chances of being ignored or not seen are increased. This can affect your self esteem and self confidence and become part of a vicious circle that prevents you from reaching out to others. When you feel badly and vulnerable to rejection it makes sense that you will be cautious about revealing who you are. When you do this, you are not present for others to relate to. As a consequence, the timid, anxious person will likely end up feeling rejected even if there are no negative feelings directed toward them.
When one can be a fuller person with their own ideas, thoughts and feelings, a person who can express their wishes and desires and say what they want and express what they are feeling, then there is an individual to react to. While the reaction can be negative, the chances that there will be a real dialogue and interpersonal connection are increased. You are no longer seen as invisible and will be reacted to for better or worse. This means your have to learn what you want, think, and feel and become more willing to express yourself. It also means that your have to tolerate the possibility that someone will not wish to include you in their social circle. If this can be tolerated, the chances of developing one's self and then a social network that welcomes you, is vastly increased.
Dave came to see me for psychotherapy because he was feeling depressed and lonely. Dave had graduated from college two years before and felt he couldn't make friends or feel like anyone was interested in hanging out with him. In college, he had a few people he would do things with, but he never felt they reached out to him or that they cared one way or another about being with him. Dave told me that he would observe them carefully to try and figure out what they liked and what was important to them so he could be like them. He thought that might get them to be more interested in him. This didn't seem to work in college and it wasn't working with people he met through work. There were a couple of people he socialized with on occasion now, but not very frequently. He couldn't figure out why they weren't more responsive to him since he tried so hard to please them. For example, he knew they liked baseball so he bought tickets and told them he had gotten them for free and would they like to go to a game? They accepted, but that didn't make them more sociable with him. He tried to organize people getting together at a bar he overheard them saying they liked and a few people from work did show up. But he knew this same group went out to bars and never invited him.
Dave couldn't figure out what he was doing wrong and why people didn't respond more positively to him: "I try to do all the things I think they will like, but no one ever invites me anywhere." I asked Dave what things he would invite them to that are of interest to him, not them.
He looked puzzled by my question and then said "I guess I don't know. I never really thought about what I want or like. It has always seemed that the way to be liked and to get people interested in me was to do what they liked or be like them." I pointed out to Dave that this wasn't working. I also asked him if there had ever been a time in his life when this did seem to work.
Dave thought a while and said he thought in the first years of elementary school, he had some friends. He recalled being worried that nobody wanted play dates with him. He also remembered his mom telling him that if he wanted the other kids to want to be with him, he would have to do the things they wanted to do. Dave remembered that he loved to draw and paint and do art related projects, but his school friends were into action figures and sports. He said his mom encouraged him to put away his art stuff and get more involved in the activities his friends enjoyed. He did this for a number of years, but by fifth grade, even though he kept trying to figure out what his peers liked to do, they seemed less interested in him. I asked him what he enjoyed doing in the later grades of elementary school. He couldn't remember any interests after stopping his art work. He said he never thought about what he wanted to do. He just kept trying to figure out what to be interested in so his peers would want to be with him.
I could see that Dave had developed a pattern where he had been neglecting the development of his self. He was not familiar with his own thoughts, feelings and desires. It is hard to feel good about oneself, to feel self confidence and self worth, when one has not developed their own unique self. Dave needed to allow himself to discover his unique self and begin to cope with the anxiety of revealing that self to the world. As he did this, I believed he would find that people would be responding to him in positive ways and would wish to develop social relationships with him. When this occurred, I felt that Dave's depression would lesson and he would develop greater self esteem and self confidence.
�Copyright 2011 by Beverly Amsel, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved
I have been a psychotherapist in private practice for over 25 years and work with adult as well as older adolescent individuals. My practice includes group therapy, couples therapy and marriage counseling. I specialize in a wide range of issues including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, relationship and marriage problems. I have a particular interest in working with people who have concerns about individuating from their families. I work with problems about intimacy and developing long-term relationships, separation anxiety, parenting, creative blocks, empty nest syndrome, chronic pain and family and work conflicts.
Although the idea of starting therapy can be scary, it can also be exciting. Therapy is a process of discovery about you which can help you create the life and relationships that really work. It is a process where I help you to talk and learn about your thoughts and feelings. As we focus on the issues you bring to therapy, our talks will affect the ways in which you relate to the world and the impact the world has on you.
My clinical approach is not based on one particular theory. I don't see what I do as "one size fits all." As I get to know you, the theoretical approach or approaches I take will evolve from our work together. I recognize and respect how different we all are. This means I make a particular effort to work without judgment.
I work in my office on the Upper West Side of New York and I do sessions by phone for those people who travel or are not in New York.
You can learn more from my website: http://www.beverlyamselphd.com/
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Fitting-In-and-the-Development-of-the-Self&id=6601675] Fitting In and the Development of the Self
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Veeva - 6 Ingredients That Can Promote A Healthier Frame Of Mind
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Stephen_M_Bartle]Stephen M Bartle
Veeva is a health and wellness company that concentrates in providing supplements that can improve the quality of life of their consumers. They first started distributing quality supplements to the market in 2001. Because stress can be debilitating to our lives, we need something that can help keep stress levels down. Don't let yourself feel exhausted, aggravated and burned out all the time. Try Veeva and find out what its ingredients can do to you:
#1: Nervine. Also known as lemon balm, this is a potent ingredient that can be used to prevent nerve disorders. The knowledge of its ability in treating nerve disorders has been passed down from generation to generation. This supplement is made up of ingredients that can relieve stress and soothe nerves.
#2: Ashwagandha. This is commonly used for treatments in Ayurvedic medicine. Veeva knows that this ingredient is a good addition to their supplement because of its mood-enhancing properties. It also has the ability to rejuvenate the body when you feel tired. If you want to balance the functions of your nerves, this should be helpful to you. You can also use this to help alleviate the effects of anxiety. Mental exhaustion can also be treated with its help. Since it has the ability to inhibit the production of an enzyme that prevents good blood circulation, this will work in boosting circulation.
#3: Rhodiola. This is an effective supplement because of this ingredient. It has the ability to sharpen mental functions. You can use this to improve your mental focus and clarity. It is also a wonderful remedy to try if you want to get rid of stress.
#4: Theanine. Veeva can promote relaxation with the help of this ingredient. It balances the mood and also works in alleviating the effects of stress and anxiety. But what makes this different compared to the other mood balancing ingredients and treatments is that it won't make you feel drowsy. Other supplements can make you feel sluggish during the day.
#5: Choline. No need to try other kinds of supplement because you can use this one to help rejuvenate the brain. This is a kind of brain food that works in improving mental performance. It also has the ability to ensure proper synaptic transmission functions. If you want to get rid of mental stress, Veeva is a good supplement to try.
#6: Bioperine. This ingredient has been extracted from black pepper. This is a potent supplement due to this ingredient and its ability to allow the other ingredients to be absorbed by the body better. This way, you can get the most out of the benefits of the other ingredients.
Veeva is a sterling supplement option if you want to get rid of depression or if you want to improve the quality of your life. It has a lot of helpful ingredients such as Lemon balm that can ensure proper nerve functions. Ashwagandha can help improve the clarity and the focus of your brain. Rhodiola is what you need if you want to improve mental performance. Make sure you get rid of stress with the help of its ingredient called Theanine. Another ingredient that is beneficial for the brain is Choline. The inclusion of black pepper extract can increase the absorption properties of the other ingredients of Veeva.
If you want to know more about [http://www.vitamart.ca/veeva/]Veeva health and fitness products, you can visit this website on [http://www.vitamart.ca/]stress management.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Veeva---6-Ingredients-That-Can-Promote-A-Healthier-Frame-Of-Mind&id=6603458] Veeva - 6 Ingredients That Can Promote A Healthier Frame Of Mind
Veeva is a health and wellness company that concentrates in providing supplements that can improve the quality of life of their consumers. They first started distributing quality supplements to the market in 2001. Because stress can be debilitating to our lives, we need something that can help keep stress levels down. Don't let yourself feel exhausted, aggravated and burned out all the time. Try Veeva and find out what its ingredients can do to you:
#1: Nervine. Also known as lemon balm, this is a potent ingredient that can be used to prevent nerve disorders. The knowledge of its ability in treating nerve disorders has been passed down from generation to generation. This supplement is made up of ingredients that can relieve stress and soothe nerves.
#2: Ashwagandha. This is commonly used for treatments in Ayurvedic medicine. Veeva knows that this ingredient is a good addition to their supplement because of its mood-enhancing properties. It also has the ability to rejuvenate the body when you feel tired. If you want to balance the functions of your nerves, this should be helpful to you. You can also use this to help alleviate the effects of anxiety. Mental exhaustion can also be treated with its help. Since it has the ability to inhibit the production of an enzyme that prevents good blood circulation, this will work in boosting circulation.
#3: Rhodiola. This is an effective supplement because of this ingredient. It has the ability to sharpen mental functions. You can use this to improve your mental focus and clarity. It is also a wonderful remedy to try if you want to get rid of stress.
#4: Theanine. Veeva can promote relaxation with the help of this ingredient. It balances the mood and also works in alleviating the effects of stress and anxiety. But what makes this different compared to the other mood balancing ingredients and treatments is that it won't make you feel drowsy. Other supplements can make you feel sluggish during the day.
#5: Choline. No need to try other kinds of supplement because you can use this one to help rejuvenate the brain. This is a kind of brain food that works in improving mental performance. It also has the ability to ensure proper synaptic transmission functions. If you want to get rid of mental stress, Veeva is a good supplement to try.
#6: Bioperine. This ingredient has been extracted from black pepper. This is a potent supplement due to this ingredient and its ability to allow the other ingredients to be absorbed by the body better. This way, you can get the most out of the benefits of the other ingredients.
Veeva is a sterling supplement option if you want to get rid of depression or if you want to improve the quality of your life. It has a lot of helpful ingredients such as Lemon balm that can ensure proper nerve functions. Ashwagandha can help improve the clarity and the focus of your brain. Rhodiola is what you need if you want to improve mental performance. Make sure you get rid of stress with the help of its ingredient called Theanine. Another ingredient that is beneficial for the brain is Choline. The inclusion of black pepper extract can increase the absorption properties of the other ingredients of Veeva.
If you want to know more about [http://www.vitamart.ca/veeva/]Veeva health and fitness products, you can visit this website on [http://www.vitamart.ca/]stress management.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Veeva---6-Ingredients-That-Can-Promote-A-Healthier-Frame-Of-Mind&id=6603458] Veeva - 6 Ingredients That Can Promote A Healthier Frame Of Mind
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
The Role of Zinc in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Steffan_Abel]Steffan Abel
For many years it has been known that heavy metal poisoning is not only detrimental to physical health but mental health as well - but now more and more research is driving this point home.
When considering mental health and cognition it was always considered that aluminium played the greatest role in causing the symptoms related to Alzheimer's and other dementias. However this is no longer the case and for this reason, in the next few articles I am going to look at not only aluminium but also zinc, copper and mercury and their effects on the brain.
So let's begin...
Zinc is a very strange supplement when used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Too little and it will have no effect and too much and it may actually aggravate the condition - therefore balance is the key.
Although zinc is an essential trace element in human biology it is neurotoxic (poisonous to nerves) at high concentrations. Several studies have shown that high levels aggravate plaque formation actually causing more aggregations (or clumping of these plaques and nerve fibres) that are typically found in Alzheimer's patients.
Other studies however, have shown that the level of zinc found in the brains of those suffering from the condition are reduced particularly in the area of the hippocampus - the part related to memory and learning. Supplementation of 10 patient's suffering with Alzheimer's with zinc aspartate / sulphate showed significant improvements in their condition.
Other theories believe that it may be an imbalance of trace metals that allows a toxic overload of heavy metals to build up creating these changes in the brain. An important study shows how they believe it is low general levels of zinc and selenium that cause a toxic build-up of heavy metals in the brain (particularly mercury) as they are its chief mineral antagonists (i.e. they block its absorption) and are known to have a protective role against heavy metal toxicity. However, a yet unpublished study from 1991 showed that dosages of 90mg a day caused a decline in cognition after only 5 days.
Because of this uncertainty I would urge caution with the use of zinc supplements and limit the daily supplementation to 50mg of zinc a day and I would also consider undergoing a detox program to remove excess heavy metals from the system.
It is also important to note that the supplementation of zinc also needs to be combined with copper in a ratio of 10:1 (therefore 25mg zinc to 2.5mg copper) to enhance the correct metabolism.
In my next article I will consider the effects copper plays in the prevention / causation of Alzheimer's and dementia.
I have been involved in Chiropractic and healthcare research for over 20 years. My latest book "The Alzheimer's Alternative" ( http://www.alzheimersalternative.com/ ) is I believe the definitive guide to Alzheimer's disease, alternative treatment and supplementation.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Role-of-Zinc-in-Alzheimers-Disease-and-Dementia&id=6601425] The Role of Zinc in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
For many years it has been known that heavy metal poisoning is not only detrimental to physical health but mental health as well - but now more and more research is driving this point home.
When considering mental health and cognition it was always considered that aluminium played the greatest role in causing the symptoms related to Alzheimer's and other dementias. However this is no longer the case and for this reason, in the next few articles I am going to look at not only aluminium but also zinc, copper and mercury and their effects on the brain.
So let's begin...
Zinc is a very strange supplement when used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Too little and it will have no effect and too much and it may actually aggravate the condition - therefore balance is the key.
Although zinc is an essential trace element in human biology it is neurotoxic (poisonous to nerves) at high concentrations. Several studies have shown that high levels aggravate plaque formation actually causing more aggregations (or clumping of these plaques and nerve fibres) that are typically found in Alzheimer's patients.
Other studies however, have shown that the level of zinc found in the brains of those suffering from the condition are reduced particularly in the area of the hippocampus - the part related to memory and learning. Supplementation of 10 patient's suffering with Alzheimer's with zinc aspartate / sulphate showed significant improvements in their condition.
Other theories believe that it may be an imbalance of trace metals that allows a toxic overload of heavy metals to build up creating these changes in the brain. An important study shows how they believe it is low general levels of zinc and selenium that cause a toxic build-up of heavy metals in the brain (particularly mercury) as they are its chief mineral antagonists (i.e. they block its absorption) and are known to have a protective role against heavy metal toxicity. However, a yet unpublished study from 1991 showed that dosages of 90mg a day caused a decline in cognition after only 5 days.
Because of this uncertainty I would urge caution with the use of zinc supplements and limit the daily supplementation to 50mg of zinc a day and I would also consider undergoing a detox program to remove excess heavy metals from the system.
It is also important to note that the supplementation of zinc also needs to be combined with copper in a ratio of 10:1 (therefore 25mg zinc to 2.5mg copper) to enhance the correct metabolism.
In my next article I will consider the effects copper plays in the prevention / causation of Alzheimer's and dementia.
I have been involved in Chiropractic and healthcare research for over 20 years. My latest book "The Alzheimer's Alternative" ( http://www.alzheimersalternative.com/ ) is I believe the definitive guide to Alzheimer's disease, alternative treatment and supplementation.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Role-of-Zinc-in-Alzheimers-Disease-and-Dementia&id=6601425] The Role of Zinc in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
Monday, November 7, 2011
Games That Can Help Strengthen Memory
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Marshall_Counts_Weber]Marshall Counts Weber
When it is troublesome for you to remember names, contact numbers, dates, or appointments it can really be frustrating. But worry no more. You can train yourself to have a sharp mind. There are many methods, techniques, and games that improve memory.
Having difficulty remembering things affects almost everyone. You are not alone. It is temporary in most cases but sometimes it can also be an indication of a bigger problem. Memory decline comes with age since our brain deteriorates as we grow older. It is a natural process of life. But the process can be slowed down if you know how. Our memories are like tools that stay sharp with regular polishing.
There are numerous ways to improve a person's memory. Some are easy and others can be very boring. Some are expensive and some are free. But the most effortless way of improving memory is through entertainment such as memory games. They are both fun and productive. Lots of challenging games that improve memory are available and here are some of them.
PICTIONARY. This is a word-guessing game that can improve your thinking. It is played by putting together clues from visuals and finding solutions. This game can also improve your imagination and problem-solving skills.
RUBIX CUBE. This is a tough one to crack but it can really improve your brain's memory and cognitive function. Simply attempting to put the sides of the Rubix cube in order can do a lot of good for your brain function. It helps you think a lot more clearly and can also put your thoughts in order. So if there are a lot of things crowding around in your head, take a break, relax and just have fun playing with the Rubix cube.
CROSSWORD PUZZLES AND WORD SEARCHES. These kinds of games that improve memory can also enhance your spatial thinking and your ability to perceive letters. It can also strengthen your cognitive skills. Word searches such as Scrabble or Word Factory stimulate your brain by combining letters to form words. This can be fun if played with your family or friends.
SPORTS. Involving yourself with sports and physical activities can improve your memory. Keeping your body active keeps your brain going strong. The adrenaline rush of playing sports supports good blood circulation, increasing nutrient and oxygen supplies throughout your bodies systems including your brain. Research shows that people who involve themselves in sports tend to have a stronger memory than those who don't.
Your memory does not have to be your fickle friend anymore. You can train your brain so you will be able to remember things when you need to. And remember that the best way to improve your memory is to always use it.
Marshall W. is a memory expert. For more great tips on [http://www.healthymemorycentral.com/games-for-improving-memory]games that improve memory, visit http://www.healthymemorycentral.com/
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Games-That-Can-Help-Strengthen-Memory&id=6601609] Games That Can Help Strengthen Memory
When it is troublesome for you to remember names, contact numbers, dates, or appointments it can really be frustrating. But worry no more. You can train yourself to have a sharp mind. There are many methods, techniques, and games that improve memory.
Having difficulty remembering things affects almost everyone. You are not alone. It is temporary in most cases but sometimes it can also be an indication of a bigger problem. Memory decline comes with age since our brain deteriorates as we grow older. It is a natural process of life. But the process can be slowed down if you know how. Our memories are like tools that stay sharp with regular polishing.
There are numerous ways to improve a person's memory. Some are easy and others can be very boring. Some are expensive and some are free. But the most effortless way of improving memory is through entertainment such as memory games. They are both fun and productive. Lots of challenging games that improve memory are available and here are some of them.
PICTIONARY. This is a word-guessing game that can improve your thinking. It is played by putting together clues from visuals and finding solutions. This game can also improve your imagination and problem-solving skills.
RUBIX CUBE. This is a tough one to crack but it can really improve your brain's memory and cognitive function. Simply attempting to put the sides of the Rubix cube in order can do a lot of good for your brain function. It helps you think a lot more clearly and can also put your thoughts in order. So if there are a lot of things crowding around in your head, take a break, relax and just have fun playing with the Rubix cube.
CROSSWORD PUZZLES AND WORD SEARCHES. These kinds of games that improve memory can also enhance your spatial thinking and your ability to perceive letters. It can also strengthen your cognitive skills. Word searches such as Scrabble or Word Factory stimulate your brain by combining letters to form words. This can be fun if played with your family or friends.
SPORTS. Involving yourself with sports and physical activities can improve your memory. Keeping your body active keeps your brain going strong. The adrenaline rush of playing sports supports good blood circulation, increasing nutrient and oxygen supplies throughout your bodies systems including your brain. Research shows that people who involve themselves in sports tend to have a stronger memory than those who don't.
Your memory does not have to be your fickle friend anymore. You can train your brain so you will be able to remember things when you need to. And remember that the best way to improve your memory is to always use it.
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Sunday, November 6, 2011
What Is Depersonalization?
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Christian_J_Ward]Christian J Ward
When I suffered from general anxiety disorder one of the strangest things I went through was dealing with a condition known as depersonalization. When I first started suffering from this condition, after experiencing panic attacks and general anxiety, I had no idea what was going on. I thought I was going mad.
Depersonalization makes you feel completely cut off from reality, as if there is a pane of glass between you and the world. The best way I could describe my experience of depersonalization is if you imagine you are standing on a beach and watching everyone else drift away on a boat: when I was with friends that's how I felt, like I was stranded alone and they were slowly drifting away.
Other sufferers talk about "living in a dream" and feeling "unreal". It can be hugely debilitating, and in some cases it can be so extreme that sufferers feel like they're experiencing a "living death".
Personally, it was never so awful for me, but it did cause me a huge amount of worry and fear about getting on with my life in a normal manner. I would sit in pubs trying to talk to friends but feel like they were a million miles away. It felt like my whole life was something I'd just dreamt up. I once said to my therapist, that it felt like I was going to wake up one day, and find that the last few months had been all in my imagination - like that famous episode of Dallas when we discover the whole previous series was a dream!
Depersonalization is now recognised as a condition that affects thousands of people around the world, but a few years ago it was relatively obscure. The reason it's difficult to find someone who knows about DP (as it is shortened to), is that it's hard to know if someone is suffering from it, because they seem perfectly normal to a non-DP sufferer. I would often be hanging out with my friends and feeling completely detached, but they wouldn't know because only I was experiencing the disconnect in my mind.
It's unclear what causes this issue of perception that lies at the heart of DP. For me, I decided that I had to change my focus and use constant distraction techniques to combat the condition. Over time, I was became more and more adept at this, and was able to finally put the whole thing behind me.
I do think of my life as pre-depersonalization and post-depersonalization. I don't think I've been quite the same since - but the key thing is, I lead a normal life now.
Christian Ward, http://www.whyanxiety.com/
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?What-Is-Depersonalization?&id=6588949] What Is Depersonalization?
When I suffered from general anxiety disorder one of the strangest things I went through was dealing with a condition known as depersonalization. When I first started suffering from this condition, after experiencing panic attacks and general anxiety, I had no idea what was going on. I thought I was going mad.
Depersonalization makes you feel completely cut off from reality, as if there is a pane of glass between you and the world. The best way I could describe my experience of depersonalization is if you imagine you are standing on a beach and watching everyone else drift away on a boat: when I was with friends that's how I felt, like I was stranded alone and they were slowly drifting away.
Other sufferers talk about "living in a dream" and feeling "unreal". It can be hugely debilitating, and in some cases it can be so extreme that sufferers feel like they're experiencing a "living death".
Personally, it was never so awful for me, but it did cause me a huge amount of worry and fear about getting on with my life in a normal manner. I would sit in pubs trying to talk to friends but feel like they were a million miles away. It felt like my whole life was something I'd just dreamt up. I once said to my therapist, that it felt like I was going to wake up one day, and find that the last few months had been all in my imagination - like that famous episode of Dallas when we discover the whole previous series was a dream!
Depersonalization is now recognised as a condition that affects thousands of people around the world, but a few years ago it was relatively obscure. The reason it's difficult to find someone who knows about DP (as it is shortened to), is that it's hard to know if someone is suffering from it, because they seem perfectly normal to a non-DP sufferer. I would often be hanging out with my friends and feeling completely detached, but they wouldn't know because only I was experiencing the disconnect in my mind.
It's unclear what causes this issue of perception that lies at the heart of DP. For me, I decided that I had to change my focus and use constant distraction techniques to combat the condition. Over time, I was became more and more adept at this, and was able to finally put the whole thing behind me.
I do think of my life as pre-depersonalization and post-depersonalization. I don't think I've been quite the same since - but the key thing is, I lead a normal life now.
Christian Ward, http://www.whyanxiety.com/
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Saturday, November 5, 2011
Three Types of Attention Deficit Disorder
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Maxine_Wagner]Maxine Wagner
Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD as it is commonly called, is the older, more generalized term for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder which it is oftentimes interchanged with. ADD is usually used to describe the disorder when it does not involve the hyperactivity and impulsivity factor. The terms are used interchangeably for either condition whether the condition does or does not have the characteristics of hyperactivity and impulsivity.
ADD or ADHD exhibits deficiencies in the areas of self-motivation and self-regulation which then leads to problems with distractibility, organization, prioritization, and procrastination. For all practical purposes, ADHD is now the official term as defined by the APA (American Psychiatric Association) and encompasses the symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattentiveness. The bottom line is that ADD or ADHD is a chronic disorder that appears in early childhood and continues on into adulthood.
The three types of ADD or ADHD
ADD or ADHD is classified into three separate categories. These are the hyperactive-impulsive type, the inattentive type, and the combined type and are as follows:
Hyperactive-impulsive type - in the case where the ADD or ADHD is predominantly the hyperactive and impulsive type, the symptoms are related primarily to hyperactivity and impulsivity and do not typically any significant attention issues. These individuals are fidgety and impulsive while also being overactive and restless. They will usually blurt things out, usually interrupting others by acting and speaking before they think. They have considerable difficulty staying seated, talking excessively, and waiting their turns.
Inattentive type - with this type of ADD or ADHD, the symptoms are primarily related to the inability of the person to pay attention. The inattentive form of the disorder is usually referred to as ADD rather than ADHD. The individuals with this form of the disorder have difficulty finishing tasks, following directions, and paying attention. They appear to be careless as well as disorganized and forgetful, they become distracted easily, and they frequently lose things.
Combined type - the combined type is the easiest of the three to diagnosis because the characteristics of the two types mentioned above are all present.
The most important point with ADD or ADHD is that once the disorder has been properly diagnosed, the correct treatment can be recommended.
Understanding the differences between ADD and ADHD
If you are wondering about the differences between ADD and ADHD, ADD is the term that is most frequently used to describe children or adults who have ADHD but who do not display hyperactive and impulsive behavior patterns. As a result, the terms are frequently interchanged for individuals who do and do not the hyperactivity and impulsivity symptoms.
If you are concerned about a child or an adult in the family that has ADD or ADHD, it is important that you have them checked by a knowledgeable physician. They can examine the person while at the same time interviewing them in order to ascertain if ADD or ADHD is present. If they are diagnosed with the disorder, learn as much about it as you can.
For the latest videos and training information on [http://www.childdevelopmentmedia.com/]child development as well as books and curricula on [https://www.childdevelopmentmedia.com/adhd-children.html]ADHD children please visit childdevelopmentmedia.com.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Three-Types-of-Attention-Deficit-Disorder&id=6609939] Three Types of Attention Deficit Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD as it is commonly called, is the older, more generalized term for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder which it is oftentimes interchanged with. ADD is usually used to describe the disorder when it does not involve the hyperactivity and impulsivity factor. The terms are used interchangeably for either condition whether the condition does or does not have the characteristics of hyperactivity and impulsivity.
ADD or ADHD exhibits deficiencies in the areas of self-motivation and self-regulation which then leads to problems with distractibility, organization, prioritization, and procrastination. For all practical purposes, ADHD is now the official term as defined by the APA (American Psychiatric Association) and encompasses the symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattentiveness. The bottom line is that ADD or ADHD is a chronic disorder that appears in early childhood and continues on into adulthood.
The three types of ADD or ADHD
ADD or ADHD is classified into three separate categories. These are the hyperactive-impulsive type, the inattentive type, and the combined type and are as follows:
Hyperactive-impulsive type - in the case where the ADD or ADHD is predominantly the hyperactive and impulsive type, the symptoms are related primarily to hyperactivity and impulsivity and do not typically any significant attention issues. These individuals are fidgety and impulsive while also being overactive and restless. They will usually blurt things out, usually interrupting others by acting and speaking before they think. They have considerable difficulty staying seated, talking excessively, and waiting their turns.
Inattentive type - with this type of ADD or ADHD, the symptoms are primarily related to the inability of the person to pay attention. The inattentive form of the disorder is usually referred to as ADD rather than ADHD. The individuals with this form of the disorder have difficulty finishing tasks, following directions, and paying attention. They appear to be careless as well as disorganized and forgetful, they become distracted easily, and they frequently lose things.
Combined type - the combined type is the easiest of the three to diagnosis because the characteristics of the two types mentioned above are all present.
The most important point with ADD or ADHD is that once the disorder has been properly diagnosed, the correct treatment can be recommended.
Understanding the differences between ADD and ADHD
If you are wondering about the differences between ADD and ADHD, ADD is the term that is most frequently used to describe children or adults who have ADHD but who do not display hyperactive and impulsive behavior patterns. As a result, the terms are frequently interchanged for individuals who do and do not the hyperactivity and impulsivity symptoms.
If you are concerned about a child or an adult in the family that has ADD or ADHD, it is important that you have them checked by a knowledgeable physician. They can examine the person while at the same time interviewing them in order to ascertain if ADD or ADHD is present. If they are diagnosed with the disorder, learn as much about it as you can.
For the latest videos and training information on [http://www.childdevelopmentmedia.com/]child development as well as books and curricula on [https://www.childdevelopmentmedia.com/adhd-children.html]ADHD children please visit childdevelopmentmedia.com.
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