Royane Real

Introductory comments by Royane Real

Author of: “How You Can Be Smarter - Use Your Brain to Learn Faster, Remember Better and Be More Creative” 

Can we do anything to improve memory loss, or to make memory loss go away?  Can we get our brain to function better after we notice some memory problems?  In some cases, the answer is yes.  Many memory problems are temporary, and some memory problems can be reversed with life style changes.

When we are young, most of us don’t pay much attention to our memory.  As we age we start to worry about our memory more and more.  As we get older, our brain changes, and our increasing problem with memory is one of the things that we worry about the most.  In most cases, age related memory loss is not serious, but in some cases it can be the early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.

The following article by Robert Najemy offers many suggestions for improving your memory when you are faced with the problem of memory loss.

Some memory problems are primarily caused by physical sources and some memory problems are caused by emotional sources.  If your memory is poor and if you want to improve your memory, you may need to become a detective to discover the root cause of your memory problems.

If you are starting to experience memory problems that bother you, the first place you should go is to your doctor for a complete physical checkup. After all, there would be no point in starting a meditation program to improve your memory if the real reason you are having difficulty remembering is because your body is short of B vitamins.

A common underlying cause of reversible memory problems is stress.  Short term stress can interfere with memory formation and retention, and long term stress can start to cause damage to many of the body’s systems, including the brain.

Another common cause of poor memory that your doctor may be able to help you with is your medications.  Many commonly prescribed medications can have unpleasant side effects such as grogginess and poor memory.  If your memory is faltering, it’s a good idea to have your doctor or pharmacist review your list of medications to see if any of them could be the cause of your faulty memory.

If you suspect that any of your medications may be at the root of your memory problems, ask your doctor if another medication can be substituted instead.

Many people who exhibit reversible memory loss are actually suffering from depression.  Depression can often be treated effectively with a mix of psychological therapy and antidepressant medications.  Unfortunately, some antidepressants may also cause a slow down in memory.

If your brain is healthy, then some simple lifestyle changes such as following a healthy diet, reducing stress and getting plenty of exercise may be enough to help your memory improve.  Be sure to check out the rest of this site for more helpful ideas to improve your life.

( The above comments were written by Royane Real  who is the author of the book  “How You Can Be Smarter - Use Your Brain to Learn Faster, Remember Better and Be More Creative”  Download it today and learn more ways to get the maximum use of your brainpower. It’s available at  http://www.lulu.com/real  )

Feature article:

Improve Your Memory

By: Robert Elias Najemy

Poor memory can be a frustrating problem when it becomes a cause for us to function below our abilities. The consequences can vary in type and seriousness.

SOME POSSIBLE CAUSES:

 1. Lack of proper nutrients.
 2. Hardening of the arteries of the brain.
 3. Poor blood circulation to the brain.
 4. Anemia.
 5. Exhaustion of the nervous system.
 6. Scattering of mental energies on many activities.
 7. Emotional problems which preoccupy the mind.
 8. Lack of organization.
 9. Poor living habits in general.
10. Too much alcohol or other drugs.
11. Chronic use of tranquilizers or painkillers.
12. Lack of exercise or release of tension through movement.
13. Build up of toxins in the body.

EFFECTIVE NATURAL SOLUTIONS:

1. Clean out the body and mind with pure diet and occasional fasts so that the nerves and blood vessels will be revitalized.

2. Eat foods, which have high quantities of B complex vitamins, Magnesium, and Calcium.

3. If the problem is serious, take supplements: B complex, Brewers’ yeast, Magnesium, Calcium as well as an amino acid complex specifically created for improving memory.

4. Avoid white sugar, white flour and all products made from them. Avoid all chemical preservatives and all over processed foods or foods cooked some days before.

5. Concentrate on raw fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts and whole grains.

6. Eat alfalfa sprouts regularly.

7. Free your mind daily from whatever is burdening it with deep relaxation and positive projection techniques.

8. Learn to meditate and concentrate your mind.

9. When you want to remember something specific, repeat it three times to yourself associating it with some image, which you will not forget. Images remain more clearly in our minds. Thus if you make some image humorous or serious for each important thing you want to remember, you will be more successful in remembering.

10. Make lists of whatever you need to do each day. In this way you do not need to burden your mind with something that a piece of paper can do. When you have completed each activity cross it off and whatever is not completed that day can be transferred to the next day. Keep a paper and pen on you at all times and write down immediately what is important for you to remember. In this way there is no chance of forgetting something important.

11. Keep a daily diary in which you observe those things, which you tend to forget. If you can determine the types of things you forget and the situations in which you usually forget, you may be able to detect a pattern which can be corrected.

12. Perform head low postures like the 1/2 shoulder stand, prayer position and forward stretch daily so as to ensure a good supply of blood and oxygen to the brain. These should be practiced three times a day by those with poor memory.

13. Also perform exercises for the nerves of the spinal column and neck so as to release any tension which may be accumulated there.

14. Get help in looking at your emotional life and the various problems which are occupying your mind so that you can get free from worries and be able to concentrate more clearly and totally on the present moment. Our minds are drained and confused by the various worries and anxieties which clutter them. When the mind is peaceful and feeling secure it can remember much more clearly.

15. Overcome fear and lack of self-confidence. These are major obstacles to the free flowing of the mind in all situations.

16. Until you are able to overcome the problem, try to accept it and not get upset. When you reject yourself because your memory is weak, you block your mental energies even more. So accept yourself and the problem as you work on correcting it simultaneously. Thus until you improve your memory, accept yourself as you are, and use lists extensively for more effective functioning.

17. Engage in activities which free you from stress and tension such as
exercises, dancing, walking in nature, swimming, singing, working in a garden and anything else which is enjoyable to you.

18. Perform deep relaxation techniques daily and program your mind that it will inform you of any important information, which you need at the proper time.

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Robert E. Najemy, author of 25 books and life coach with 30 years of experience, has trained over 300 life coaches and now does so over the Internet. Become a life coach. Over 600 free article and lectures at www.HolisticHarmony.com