Saturday, January 19, 2019

Brain Chenicals, Memory and Essential Oils.

Tom's Journal. http://tomschuckmanjournal.blogspot.com/ tschuckman@aol.com

Dear Friends and Readers:
      As I have said on this humble Blog so many times,  I have studied healing Herbs for more than 40 years and memorized most of them well.   Just sniffing them applied to a clean handkerchief can help a person stay alert and stimulated, IMHO.   My own Mother just passed away with Dementia and Alzheimers Disease although I knew her to be a smart lady and much beloved.  Her father also died partly because he also suffered from those diseases even though he was considered a "Near-Genius" and a wealthy gentleman living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.    My friends consider me to be well educated and smart,  yet I can surely feel my mind slipping, and will be age 70, Feb. 20th, 2019!   But I read often, every day, study and also write a Blog/ Journal.  

I usually sprinkle a few drops of "Clove Oil" on my collar and sleeve of my clothing.   I just invested in 5 more other "Essential Oils" a week ago, like Lemon Grass, Rosemary, etc. to boost my memory.
    There was a time when I was young, just back from the war in Vietnam, where I wanted to erase part of my memory to stop the horrific, nightly nightmares of combat and PTSD,  but nowadays I feel that I am controlling that past experience better--- but still not forgotten.   I also feel bad for my combat brothers who lost more than me, like amputees or their very lives.   What a waste, IMHO.   They died for Freedom sake, fighting Communists --- and now the stupid. ignorant Millenials, Democrats, and Socialists are actually pushing for the same goofy mentality!!   Shame and Stupidity!  

Warm Regards,
Tommy Schuckman



This Little-Known Brain Chemical is the Reason Why Your Memory Is Losing Its Edge


January 17, 2019


It all started with minor slips you easily dismissed as "senior moments." You forgot your keys. You called someone by the wrong name. The word you were looking for was on the tip of your tongue, but you couldn't quite grasp it. You don't feel any older, but you do feel yourself changing. Researchers agree this could be a sign of something more serious.

A study published in the British Medical Journal of January 2012 has concluded that age-related cognitive decline begins much earlier than expected: by our mid-40s. Even more distressing, this decline can progress at very unpredictable rates. Scientists have identified that acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter, is responsible for forming new connections and strengthening neural pathways in the brain. In other words, it keeps your mind sharp. However, persistently low levels of this key neurotransmitter places you at risk. Without healthy levels of acetylcholine, the brain can physically shrink; at which point, the damage can be very difficult to repair.

And yet, we all know people of advanced age who seem immune to this cognitive decline. These so-called superagers retain high mental acuity well into their later years. Scientists have determined that superagers minds' function with high levels of acetylcholine. Therefore, their minds have stronger and more numerous neural connections. This creates the ideal environment for a steel-trap memory. Unfortunately, for most of us, levels of acetylcholine decrease as we age and rapidly so after age 45.

But it's not just our age that is to blame. Like a muscle, your brain needs constant exercise to stay in shape. Modern society deprives us of essential mental exercise.

Before the written word became accessible and affordable, oral history was the only way to spread culture to younger generations. As a result, a strong memory was an essential part of everyday life. For example, ancient Greek poets would memorize and recite entire epic poems that were thousands of lines long. Because of the demands society placed on their brains, these individuals engaged in rigorous daily mental exercise. They did not have telephones, TVs, and computers distracting their attention and distorting the ways in which their brains processed information. This kind of singular focus required optimal levels of acetylcholine.

Neurons
Fig 2. A network of neural connections in the brain.

Modern technology denies crucial exercise to certain areas of our brains in two important ways, causing it to atrophy over time. We are exposed to numerous sources of stimulation which constantly disrupt our production of acetylcholine. Likewise, we no longer need to remember phone numbers, addresses, dates, or even basic navigation because our phones have replaced our memories. Both of these factors train your mind to forget and place you at risk for earlier onset of cognitive decline.

In good news, new research says you don't need to throw away your smartphone, cancel your Netflix subscription, or quit your job to turn back the clock on age-related cognitive decline. A team of researchers in a GMP-certified laboratory in New York has identified 5 compounds that can naturally restore optimal levels of acetylcholine. They are Alpha GPC, Huperzine A, Bacopa Monnieri, Lion's Mane Mushroom, and Ginkgo Biloba. Better yet, clinically-backed by scientific research, these natural compounds do not contain exotic, unproven chemicals derived from marine life.

Over the last 18 months, this research team has combined these 5 safe and powerful natural compounds to boost levels of acetylcholine into one formula. It's called RediMind, and here's how it works.*

RediMind restores optimal levels of acetylcholine, protects you from age-related cognitive decline, and strengthens neural connections in the brain. The result? You can process and store information more easily and recall it much more quickly. RediMind gives you back the steel-trap memory of a confident mind.

To test the product's effectiveness, Princeton Consumer Research performed a placebo-controlled clinical trial in which the International Shopping List test was administered at different intervals at baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 30 days. The ISLT is a standardized short-term memory test consisting of a list of random grocery items which must be memorized and reproduced within a limited time frame.

Fig 3. The results of RediMind's placebo-controlled clinical study.
Click here to view the complete results.

While RediMind is not guaranteed to give you a photographic memory, the study boasts some impressive results. After 2 weeks, participants taking RediMind improved their memory score by over 45%. At the conclusion of the study, memory performance increased by over 51% and significantly outpaced placebo.†

RediMind is vegan, non-GMO, and gluten-free, and is made in a GMP-certified facility in New York to ensure the highest standards of safety. The entire RediMind compound fits into one pill with low-dosage, high-efficiency ingredients for maximum effectiveness. Taken daily, RediMind improves confidence in relying your memory, as over 85% of study participants experienced. And unlike a shot of espresso, it does not give you a temporary boost followed by an energy crash. RediMind does not contain any caffeine, making it safe for long-term daily use.

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