the human mind is a tremendous thing

8/9/2019 The Human Mind is a Tremendous Thing

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The human mind is a tremendous thing there are so many facts revealed about it, and so many

things which still remain an enigma for us. Science is struggling to explain such strange

developments, but still unable to describe their actual origins. Although majority of us are already

familiar of a few mental conditions on this list, several others are very strange, unfamiliar and

beyond the boundary of logical domain. Here is a collection of top 15 strangest conditions of the

Human Mind.

1- Prosopagnosia

Prosopagnosia is a mental condition in which a person is ineffective to distinguish faces of peopleor objects that they should know. People going through this disorder are typically capable of using

their other senses to recognize people for instance a persons perfume, the shape or style of their


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hair, the sound of their voice, or even their gait. A famous case of this phenomena was mentioned in

the 1998 book (and later Opera by Michael Nyman) called The man who mistook his wife for a

hat.

2- Fregoli Delusion

Fregoli delusion is an uncommon mental condition in which a person holds the impression that

different people are, in fact, the same person in an assortment of disguises. It is frequently related to

paranoia and the impression that the person in disguise is attempting to persecute them. The

delusion is named after the famous Italian actor Leopoldo Fregoli who was renowned for his skill to

make quick changes of appearance during his stage act. It was first accounted in 1927 in the casestudy of a 27-year-old woman who thought she was being persecuted by two actors whom she often

went to see at the theatre. She reported that these people pursued her closely, taking the form ofpeople she knows or meets.

3- Capgras Delusion

Capgras delusion is a mental condition in which a person believes that a close friend or family

member has been replaced by an identical looking faker. This could be associated with the old

belief that babies were slipped and replaced by changelings in medieval folklore, and the modern

idea of aliens seizing the bodies of people on earth to live amongst us for reasons unknown. This

delusion is frequent among those who are schizophrenic; however it can also occur in other

disorders.


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4- Nihilistic delusion

Nihilistic delusion is a condition whose theme centers on the nonexistence of self or parts of self,others, or the world. A person with this type of delusion may have the false hallucination that the

world is ending.

5- Erotomania


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Erotomania is a mental condition in which a person starts to think that another person, usually

someone of higher status, is in love with him or her. It is, however, rare for people with this type of

delusion to try to contact the other person (through phone calls, letters, emails, gifts, and sometimes

stalking).

6- Lesprit de lEscalier

Lesprit de lescalier (French= stairway wit) is the sensation of thinking of an ingenious counter

when its too late. The phrase can be used to portray a comeback to an insult, or any witty, quick

remark that comes to mind too late to be helpfulwhen one is on the staircase leaving behind.

The German word treppenwitz stands for the same condition. In English, the phrasal idiom

describes this condition as being wise after the event. This condition frequently comes with a

feeling of regret at having not thought of the riposte when it was most required or appropriate.

7- Grandiose delusion

In this type of delusion, a person overdraws his / her sense of self-importance and believes that he

or she has special powers, talents, or outstanding skills. At times, the subject would believe that he/

she is a celebrity (for example, a rock star or Jesus Christ). Normally a person with this delusion is


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convinced he/ she has achieved some great accomplishment for which they have not received

enough credit or recognition.

8- Presque Vu (Almost Seen)

Presque vu is almost similar to the tip of the tongue feeling it is the strong sensation that you are

about to go through an epiphany though the epiphany rarely happens. The condition of presque vu

can be very disorienting, perturbing and distracting.

9- Jamais Vu (Never Seen)


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Jamais vu stands for a familiar situation which is not recognized. It is often regarded the opposite of

dj vu and it comprises a sense of eeriness. The observer does not distinguish the situation despite

knowing logically that they have been there before. It is usually described as when a person shortly

doesnt recognize a person, word, or place that they actually know. Chris Moulin, a researcher at

Leeds University, inquired 92 volunteers to write up door 30 times in 60 seconds. He accountedthat 68%of his guinea pigs showed symptoms of jamais vu, such as starting to doubt that doorwas a real word. This makes clear that jamais vu might be an indication to brain fatigue.

10- Dj Senti (Already Felt)


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Dj senti is the mental process of having already felt something. This is totally a mental

phenomenon and rarely remains in your memory subsequently. A person diagnosed with Dj Senti

has accounted that What is occupying the attention is what has occupied it before, and indeed has

been familiar, but has been forgotten for a time, and now is recovered with a slight sense of

satisfaction as if it had been sought for. The recollection is always started by another persons voice,

or by my own verbalized thought, or by what I am reading and mentally verbalize; and I think that

during the abnormal state I generally verbalize some such phrase of simple recognition as Oh

yesI see, Of courseI remember, etc., but a minute or two later I can recollect neither thewords nor the verbalized thought which gave rise to the recollection. I only find strongly that they

resemble what I have felt before under similar abnormal conditions.

You may consider it as the sensation of having just mouthed, but acknowledging that you, actually,didnt utter a single word.

11- Dj Visit (Already Visited)

Dj visit is a rare mental phenomenon and it exemplifies a preternatural knowledge of a new

place. For instance, you may have a go at it your way around a totally new town or a place you may

have never been before, and knowing that it is not possible for you to have this knowledge. Dj

visit is related to spacial and geographical relationships, while dj vcu is related to temporal

happenings. Nathaniel Hawthorne reported about an experience of this condition in his book Our

Old Home in which he visited a ruined castle and had eerily known everything about its layout.Later on, he was able to trace the experience to a poem he had read many years early by Alexander

Pope in which the castle was precisely described.


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12- Dj Entendu (Already heard)

Dj Entendu is a sensation in which sounds or voices have been heard in the past.

13- Dj Vcu (Already lived through or experienced)

Dj vcu is what most individuals are actually going through when they think they areexperiencing deja vu. Dj vu is the feeling of having seen something before, whereas dj vcu is

the sensation of having seen an event before, but in great detail such as recognizing smells and

sounds. This is also typically accompanied by a very strong feeling of recognizing whats gonna

come next. In my own experience, I have not only recognized what was going to come next, but

have been able to tell those around me whats gonna come next and I was 100% correct. Well,

this is a very strange and unaccountable feeling

14- Dj Voulu (Already Wanted)


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Dj Voulu is a sensation of disturbance of memory in which an individual believes that his or herpresent desires are incisively the same as desires held some time earlier.

15- Dj Vu (Already Seen)


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Dj vu is the experience of being sure that you have experienced or seen a new situation before

you experience as though the event has already occurred or is repeating itself. This condition is

typically accompanied by a strong sense of familiarity and a sense of strangeness, eeriness, or

bizarreness. The previous feeling is generally assigned to a dream, but from time to time there is a

very sure sense that it has really happened in the past.

DREAM

There are deep meanings of dreams that we can find in our nightly trip away from reality. Most

people find their dreams to be unintelligible scrambles of mixed messages and cryptic symbols fromthings they encountered in their day. The subconscious mind is a much more remarkable machine

than it is given credit for. Precognitive dreams are dreams that are designed by your subconscious

mind to make you feel a certain way or even tell you something.

Disturbing dreams are often linked to tragic or traumatic incidents in your life. Situations involving

trust can cause you to have bad dreams. However, a disturbing dream can also be tied to a

significant risk you are taking. It is possible you are realizing just how bad a particular situation

could become. Some dreams might just be reflecting your fundamental fears but others could be

warning you that action is needed to prevent the worst from happening.

Some time before he was assassinated, it is said that Abraham Lincoln had a dream that there would

be a funeral at the White House. In his dream, he asked an onlooker who was the person that had

died. The onlooker replied The President of United States has died.

When Lincoln told his wife about having this dream she told him that he was going to be killed

while he was in office. Two weeks later, Lincoln was assassinated.

The precognitive power of our minds is a very real phenomenon. The subconscious mind often

relays these precognitions through our dreams. Our different interpretations of these dreams may

adversely affect the outcomes of the situations they inform us about. The symbols in our dreams can

have direct or indirect interpretation when it comes to the meanings of our dreams. That is to say

that a symbol can be interpreted directly as it appears or it can be used metaphorically. Most often it


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is the latter which is true. In any effort to interpret what the subconscious mind is telling you in your

dreams, you must be aware of the margin for error within the realm of dream interpretations.

Some of us are as different as night and day. As such our subconscious minds may communicate

with us in different ways. Some people fear snakes. Within their minds a snake may be a symbol for

fear or danger, where in the mind of someone who respects and idolizes snakes, a snake may be a

positive symbol reflecting future accomplishments. What we make of our dream interpretations

may reflect the way we deal with challenges in our normal lives.

Because our minds often work differently from person to person, it can be difficult to gauge the

meaning of a particular symbol appearing in the dreams of one person to the next. However, there

are many inherently similar common dream symbols with distinctive and sometimes surprising

meanings. In order to help you understand some of the hidden meanings in dreams, here are eight

commons symbols which appear in dreams and their different meanings.

1) Dreams of Death

To dream of your own death or the death of a family member can be very upsetting. If you believe

the dream to be prophetic it can seem like cause for concern. Your subconscious mind often looks at

death as a stage or phase that is part of life. A dream of death often symbolizes the end of an era or

phase in your life. People who are approaching a graduation or certification often have dreams

involving their death or the death of a loved one. Likewise people who are considering separation

and divorce often have similar dreams.

2) Drowning and Dreaming of bodies of Water


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Many people think that if they are drowning in their dream that it may be a precognitive dream and

they should avoid exposing themselves to anything involving water or possible drowning. Water is

a symbol in your subconscious mind for the portrayal of emotions. Dreams of drowning may in fact

signify that you are overcome or drowning in your emotions.

3) Fire


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Fire is one of natures most destructive forces. People who dream of fire may believe there is someform of disaster approaching. They may even have fears that they will be burned to death. Although

it is true that fire destroys, it also acts as a cleansing and purifying agent. Fire can often symbolize

passion, intense desire and even sexual arousal.

4) Predatory Creatures

Although we often associate animal predators with fear or danger, different animals may have

different interpretations. If you dream of a wolf which is in a peaceful state it could signifycoexistence with a potential threat. However, dreaming of a wolf on the prowl may indicate

possible treachery. Some creatures indicate a clear threat and the best way of judging the type of

threat the symbol represents is by the attributes of the predator itself. A shark is a clear indication of

an emotional threat, as their natural habitat is water and water represents emotion. Spiders, though


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they have the power to harm you, are tiny creatures whos bite typically produces an irritating

effect. Therefore a spider can signify small annoyances or irritants going on in your life.

5) Cats and other non-threatening Animals

Cats often represent femininity. A large cat, such as a lion or tiger can symbolize a woman in your

life who holds a position of power or respect. With some animals it might be a simple metaphor.

Dream about a rat: I smell a rat!

6) Falling in your Dreams


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Almost everyone has had the falling dream in different forms. Some people have all different forms

of falling dreams and there are several ways to interpret what it means. Falling can symbolize theloss of something. It can symbolize the loss of control or it can mean the loss of a material object.

You might feel like you are losing out on a significant bonus at your job or you might be more

deeply affect than you think about the loss of your teddy bear.

7) Cheating Spouses

It is more common than you think to dream about your spouse having an affair or cheating on you.

Your first instinct might be that your dreams are telling you to suspect your lover of cheating on

you. These dreams can actually be your subconscious minds way of reaffirming your commitment


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to this person. Your dreams could be telling you that you care about this person by invoking one of

your strongest and most primal emotions: Jealousy!

8 ) Sleeping with your Friends

Weve all had weird sex dreams about someone we know and felt strange or even creeped out about

it. People often wonder what a weird sex dream means. Sometimes you dream about sex as a way of

expressing certain affirmations in your mind. It can often indicate that people on some level satisfy

an emotional need for you.

An important thing to understand is that you experience hundreds of dreams every night and you

could very well go through all of these dreams in one night. When you go to sleep you have three

stages of sleep. The first stage is a period between awakening and unconsciousness. You may start

to dream a little in this phase but you can be awakened easily. The second phase is REM sleep.

REM stands for rapid eye movement and this is the phase where your subconscious mind is rapidly

showing you dreams. The third is a phase of sleep is a deep sleep where your body rejuvenates and

replenishes itself. During sleep you frequently drift back and forth through the latter two phases ofsleep. During REM sleep very detailed and seemingly lengthy dreams are experienced in a manner

of seconds. You could potentially dream up to a thousand times a night.

The dreams you remember are the ones which are most significant to whats going on in your life.

When you are deeply affected by a symbol in one of your dreams it can likely be telling you of amajor problem in your life that needs dealing with. Either physical or metaphysical.

What weird dreams have you pondered the meanings of? Have you ever dreamed of your spouse

cheating or had the falling dream in a more extreme than usual way?Have you interpreted any ofthe dreams youve had?

You all must be aware of the fact that exercise keeps your brain fit, jog your memory andboostsyour brain power. In this article, we will try to describe every possible scientific, psychological and

logical way that can help you to capitalize on brain power. Brain power, according to dictionary

definition, is somebodys mental or intellectual ability.

You wish to improve Brain power Not Higher IQ Scores!? Well, maybe you want higher IQ

scores too. The American Heritage Dictionary describes Intelligence Quotient (IQ) as The ratio oftested mental age to chronological age, usually expressed as a quotient multiplied by 100.

Actually, its a test of intelligence with 100 as the average score.


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A recent IQ test asked which of four fruits was dissimilar. It was the fruit containing multiple seeds;

however, imagine you were not accustomed to these fruits? Clearly this test is culturally slanted.You are supposed to have certain knowledge, yet you are being tested for intelligence, not

knowledge.

Now suspiciously observe this lettering: A-N-L-D-E-G-N. reorganize them and youll have the

name of a(n): Sea, Nation, State, Municipality or Animal. This is from an IQ analysis I only justgave. Well There are not many oceans, so I could discount those but wait a moment! Thats an

assessment system. An aptitude examination should not calculate your test-taking capacity. Impushed to score higher than a person of equal intelligence who hasnt learned simple techniques for

scoring higher on multiple choice tests.

True Life Results in opposition to Test Results

Now enlighten me with one thing. What was Henry Fords brain capacity? Who knows? He was

one of the most inventive citizens of the previous century, and he succeeded by neighboring himself

with intelligent individuals.


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That practice single-handedly has to be merit more than 20 IQ points in terms of true life results.

True life results are what you desire, true? So if you would like to be more inspired, find out how to

exercise imaginative problem solving practices. If you want to focus better, there are devices for

that. Learn to speed-read and youll learn twice the information in equal time. After you build your

first Ark, write your first novel or make your first million dollars, what will your IQ results be? It

wont matter

Okay, a defective examination is better than no examination at all, and it is amusing. I recently

wrote an IQ test, and even though I dont believe my IQ is really the 138 it showed, it was

enjoyable. Of course I might have a better score on a good day than a bad day, so try these

guidelines to improve your IQ test results:

70 Techniques to Improve Brainpower

1. Take a deeep breath. Increased airflow means heightened oxygen levels in the blood and, as a

result, in the mind. Breathing through your nose and youll observe that you use your diaphragm

more, drawing air deeper into your lungs. Numerous deep breaths can also help to relax you, which

is beneficial to clearer thinking.


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2. Meditate. An easy meditation technique you can accomplish presently is to just close your eyes

and listen carefully to your breathing. Tensing up your muscles and then relaxing them to start may

be of assistance. When your mind wanders, just bring your concentration back to your breath. Thiswill help unwind you, clear your mind, and leave you more prepared for any intellectual

undertaking.

3. Sit up straight. Carriage affects your judgment process. Demonstrate it to yourself by doing

arithmetic in your head while slouching, looking at the ground and letting your jaws dangle open.

Then do the math in your head while sitting nice and straight, with a closed mouth and look forward

or slightly up. Youll realize that its easier to think with the second posture.

4. Using Phosphotidyl Serine (PS). Shown in medical studies to boost clarity and rate of

education, this supplement activates cell-to-cell communication, helps normalize cell expansion,

increases the functioning of the unique receptors seen on cells, and prepares cells for movement.That means it can aid your brain power. Its also considered to repeal memory refuse.

Phosphatidylserine has no identified unpleasant side effects.

5. Using Vinpocetine.Derived from an alkaloid discovered in the Periwinkle plant, this extract is

used as a cerebral vasodilator. It amplifies the flow of the blood stream to the mind, which advances


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its oxygenation and in doing so raises psychological awareness and insight. Studies imply it may

also be the most dependable memory enhancer accessible today.

6. Take Gingko Biloba. The foliage belonging to this tree is confirmed to augment blood flow to

the mind. The trees are regularly found in parks. My associates and I used to eat a small amount of

leaves when we required a extra dose of mind power. It is also fairly cheap, if you get the pills or

tea bags at any health food outlet.

7. Try Some Saint Johns Wort. This is a ordinary wild plant that may be budding in your ownbackyard. Although its mind power improving components arent as widely acknowledged

(research does document its helpfulness for treating clinical depression), Countless people affirm

by its temporary mood-elevating effect, and our common sense tend to improve in function when

we are in high spirits. It is easy on the pocket, but I would frequently just collect it in the wild and

make my own tea. (Hyperacum Perforatum is the botanical name if you care to research on your

own).

8. First-class thinking practice. Simply making use of a problem solving method for a number of

weeks and it will develop into a routine. Revamp everything you observe for a period of time, and

that will grow to be a custom. You can build up countless good thinking habits with a little bit of

work, and then be more capable naturally from then on. Employ the power of practice.

9. Make use of quiet time. This is down time that is usually wasted or just not usually spentwisely. Driving the car, time used up in waiting quarters, or even time spent cleaning your house

can be incorporated here. If you have a normal walk-man or tape player and access to a library youcan use this time to listen to educational audio books. You could spend 200 hours in your car each

year. What might you become skilled at in that time?


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10. Learn a language. Mastering a new tongue has been revealed to halt the age-related refuse in

brain function. It also better acquaints your brain to fresh concepts and new methods of looking at

things (in English we are frightened, in Spanish we have fear). It is one of the greatest brain training

methods.

11. Rosemary. Inhaling this familiar herb may have a positive effect on the brain. The studies have

not yet come to light, but several people believe that just breathing in rosemary awakens the mind.

It seems harmless, so if you have rosemary kitchen, give it a whirl.

12. Exercising your mind.Concentration and clear thinking are more or less mechanical once you

eradicate interruption. Learn to impede and observe your hectic mind. As you observe things that

are delicately annoying you, work these small things out. This could mean making a phone call you

have been putting off, or adding things to a to-do list so you dont need to worry about them for awhile. This will make you a more powerful thinker and, with some time will begin to come more

naturally to you.

13. Write. Writing is beneficial to your brain for many different reasons. It helps you memory

understand what is most useful and makes it easier to access later. It is a way to elucidate your

thoughts. It is a way to keep fit your imagination and diagnostic capability. Writing in a journal,composing poems or verse, taking notes and writing stories are all ways to use writing to enhance

your mind power.


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14. Listen to Classical Music. Investigations at University of California, explained that kids who

studied music by learning an instrument or learning to sing, were greatly superior at solving

puzzles, and when examined, scored 80% higher in spatial intellect than the non-musical crowd. In

a different study, 36 students were prearranged three spatial analysis experiments on a typical IQ

test. Just before the primary examination, they would listen to Mozarts sonata two piano sonatas,

K. 448 over a period of ten minutes. Prior to the subsequent test, they listened to a relaxation

recording. Prior to the third, they did not listen to everything. The standard scores for all 36 of

them: 1st examination: 119. 2nd examination: 111. 3rd examination: 110. A Student who listened toclassical music saw an increase of nine points.

15. Expand your sixth sense. Natural perception can be a vital component of mind power. Einstein

and others depended greatly on their instinctive hunches. Man is given instincts to help him decide

what is best.

16. Avoid food which can cause allergic reactions. This may include corn, wheat, diary products

or even peanuts. Be careful if you react to these foods as they trigger digestive troubles and mental

haze in certain individuals.

17. Sleep well. Your body needs a specific amount of sleep most likely at least five hours the

value seems to be more essential than the amount. Also, small naps in the mid-day appear to assist

in rejuvenating the mind for some people.

The trick to sleeping more effectively is to sleep LESS and have MORE energy by augmenting your

sleep cycle in order to produce a wealth of vigor in your life.


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18. Caffeine. Students who knock back coffee prior to major exams score higher on testing. My

chess playing improves. Too much caffeine has been shown in research to cause decreased

decision-making abilities. Caffeine affects you in your own way, and has some malicious long-term

side effects for a few of us, but short-term it does the trick!

19. Avoid sweets. Ingesting useless carbohydrates can cause brain blocks. On occasion referred

to as the sugar crash as well, this lethargic reaction makes it difficult to reason effectively. Insulinhurrying into the bloodstream to offset the sugar rush is to blame for this feeling. Stay away from

starchy pasta, sugars, white bread and potato chips before any essential psychological

responsibilities.

20. Audio Hypnosis. The influence of implication is genuine, and one way to exercise it is with

hypnosis recordings, Compact Discs or digital format. This type of brainwashing has more

substantiation for it than subconscious implication.

21. Speed-read. Contrary to popular belief, your understanding of material increases when youlearn speed-reading techniques. You will learn and obtain more knowledge in less time.


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22. Work Out.Exercise over an extended period can heighten your brain power, that is to be

expected. Positively affecting your physical health should also positively affect your mental health.

Modern studies, however, reveal that cognitive function is enhanced instantly after only a few

moments of low impact activity. If you require a brain refreshment, you could try walking up and

down the stairway a few times.

23. Make-believe Friends. Chatting to and receiving guidance from characters in your head is a

surprisingly good technique for accessing the information in your subliminal psyche. See in yourminds eye a discussion with someone who has an assortment of awareness in the area you need to

work on.

24. Increase your Imagination. Inventiveness gives command to your judgment. Unprocessedcalculation can be completed by computers currently, but people provide the creative notions that

characterize our society.


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25. Study more competently. When you make a decision to learn a little, take annotations from the

get-go. Take home with you from each educational endeavor a inquiry or two, to produce eagerness

and inquisitiveness. By taking short breaks you create more starting and ending points in your

lessons. The start and ending points of any lesson are always recalled with ease

26. Use procedures for lucid thoughts. Chaotic workspaces and offices can encourage messy

thinking. Systematize a space for cerebral labor. Prepare yourself for a task by sighing, stretching

and taking a deep breathe. Organize some time for brainstorming without distraction.

27. Brain wave stimulation. The most recent mind wave stimulating products are great utensils for

shifting your mind function. Some of them work to relax the mind where others get your brain tostretch its muscles before a real work out.

28. Creatine. This is a complex originating in meat. Athletes use it to assist muscle growth. New

substantiation is now showing that it facilitates brain growth also. Recent research showed progress

in operational memory and common intellect following creatine usage. The quantity used in the

experiment was 5 grams each day. This is roughly the amount used to improve athletic

performance, and is as much as youd usually get in four pounds of meat.

29. Speaking. Speaking is only beneficial to the mind if you are in fact exercising it. If you try toexplain something that you have an okay understanding of in your own words you will observe that

the procedure of explanation will lend a hand to illuminate your comprehension.


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30. Spend time on things you take pleasure in. This can be a great way to both decrease stress

and kick start your mind. The solution is to accomplish something proactive. Watching TV doesnt

count. Whether it is playing a mentally stimulating game or something constructive like

woodworking, when you are energetically occupied in an activity that you get pleasure from, you

are concerned less about things and you begin to think more effectively.

31. Adjust your beliefs. Believe you more intelligent and you will become more intelligent. Self-

Affirmations such as actually telling yourself you are getting smarter may help, but showingyourself actual proof is more helpful. Write down all of your successes. Say to yourself, Wow, that

was really ingenious, and recognize when you do something innovative. Write down your good

ideas. Put together the proof of your good ideas and look back on them to see your improvement.

32. Intelligence Aerobics. Do math in your head while you are working at other things. Think of a

new application for everything you see. Habitual use of the brain has been proven to spawn new

neuronal growth, and even stop the decrease in mental abilities that are experienced when we getold.

33. Keep on learning. This goes hand-in-hand with exercising your mind. You can do this in your

spare time by listening to educational audio books.

34. Go Walking. Physical activity has been proven to benefit the intelligence, and walking is one ofthe finest exercises for a lot of people. It is easy, and the recurring nature of it puts you in a state

that is very favorable to comprehensible thought. Why not carry a paper and pen or a tape recorder

and use your 15 minute walk to work out problems.

35. Find a role model. Seek out people who are inspired, intellectual, or exceedingly industrious.

Try to mimic their actions and think in the manner that they think. This is a huge standard in neural-

linguistic encoding (brainwashing). However, you should use caution when taking their


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recommendations. Successful individuals frequently dont in fact recognize why they are doing

well. Act the way that they act, but do not do what they tell you to do.

36. Fish is Brain Food. Consuming fish truly increases the speed of your brain waves, and picks up

attentiveness. Researchers have also discovered a nearly faultless relationship between eating of

fish and decreased levels of depression in an assortment of different countries. Americans are 24

times as likely to suffer from depression as the Japanese, for example, who eat a significant amount

more fish.

37. Pass up pointless arguments. When we use an excessive amount of strength to support a pointjust to win a fight or prove a point your self-image comes into play. This isnt favorable to the

reception and application of fresh information. This means that you place your brain in a rut, andyou only proceed to put it in deeper with every squabble. Healthy debates can be a helpful thing, but

when the sense of self takes over, the mind can begin to narrow. This is not a formula for healthierthoughts.

38. Laugh it up. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins and lowers stress levels. It is good for

long term brain fitness. Laughter also tends to leave you feeling unbolt towards new ideas and

views.


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39. Go out and play. Exciting the brain triggers significant differences in the organization of thebrain. New neural pathways are established and fresh brain cells are developed. Intellectual games,

as well any activities involving hand-eye coordination motivate the brain.

40. Solve puzzles. A great way to exercise your mind is by solving word puzzles, lateral thinkingpuzzles, and even the odd riddle. You can toil on them even as waiting for a meeting or prior

arrangement such as a Doctors office, or on the transit, if you need to really squeeze it in.

41. Play Video Games. Thats right, research has uncovered that video games can advance mental

adroitness, while working on our hand-eye coordination, depth acuity and pattern Video gameplayers also benefit from higher attention spans and information processing ability than most other

people. Ask a person to spend one week playing video games and watch as their visual-perception

skills improve. Believe it or not, video games could actually save your life. Operating RoomSurgeons, who play video games, even just for a few hours a week, make one-third fewer errorsduring surgery than the doctors who dont play games. Dont be quick to judge gamers as reclusive

or outsiders: one investigator found that white-collar professionals who play video games are moreself-assured and social.

42. Sing out loud. When you are driving alone, try singing about something that is going on. This

utilizes the right side of your brain: The Creative Side. Have you ever noticed it is easier to rhyme

words when you sing them than it is to write them down? This is due to the right brains ability to

notice patterns. Singing often will train your mind to slip over to the right brain more effortlessly.

Being able to switch in this manner will help you to become a more accurate problem solver. If you

are skeptical about the differences between the brain hemispheres, just observe a person who

stutters. They may not be able to tell you how they feel without stuttering but ask them to sing and

they will suddenly be able to stop.

43. Go Nuts.Educational Scholars at the universities in many South American countries often

consume large quantities of brazil nuts before a test, convinced they improve brain power. The facts

are starting to corroborate this. Many types of nuts that have raw materials and amino acids that are

valuable to the intelligence include almonds and walnuts.


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44. Olive oil. Olive Oil is surprisingly high in mono-unsaturated fat which has been known to

develop better memory retention. A less expensive option is canola oil, but there are limited studiessupporting its value.

45. Vitamin supplements. In research, children tended to have higher scores on tests when on a

routine of daily vitamin supplements. Phonies will tell you that while eating a balanced diet, youdont require vitamins, which, given way we live our lives day-to-day, is nothing but a sales pitch

for vitamins. Who in this day and age eats a wholly balanced diet?

46. Fiber is your friend. It is not only what is going in, but what is coming out that is vital to brain

ability. Toxic swelling in the body and brain can cause poor brain function. People frequently report

improved thinking as one of the perks of curing their constipation.

47. Be Self Aware. This may perhaps not appear key to brain power, although it is. As soon as you

identify yourself better, you know how to steer clear of the typical effects of sense of self andfeeling in your apparently logical thinking. Otherwise you can at least take it into consideration.

Look at yourself, mainly as you clarify things or dispute.

48. Force yourself not to forget. Sometimes you want to recall the title of a song that you heard orthe name of an old friend that you bump into. It is there, right at the very tip of your tongue but you

still cant quite spit it out. What did you usually do when caught in that position? Most likely asksome close by buddy for the name, and upon the shock you will even holler triumphantly, Oh

yeah! Thats right.

The next time this occurs make yourself to memorize that name. The mind can be exercised similar

to your muscles and the further you work out the better it will become.

Do not border yourself to recollection of names. Do you rely on your cell phone to keep track ofphone numbers?Dont use an address book even on paper you can learn by heart all the numbers

you need to know. Attempt to visualize the keypad of your mobile phone in order to produce amental image of what the series of digits looks like.


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The worst thing that might come of this is that you will have to to consult your contact list for the

numbers anyways

49. Motivate yourself. Motivation is as important to mental tasks as it is to any other. Learn a few

easy methods for self motivation.

50. Avoid too much stress. A Neuro-psychologist from the George Washington University

indicated bluntly that stress causes brain damage. Extended periods of stress have repetitively beenshown to damage the brain as well as the rest of the human body. By mastering a few stress cutbacktechniques you can lower your stress level.

51. Become educated. Scientists have acknowledged for some time that people with less education

are more likely to fall victim to Alzheimers. Learning in any region of study appears to make the

mind stronger.

52. Practice information often and over-study. Go over what you have covered the same day

you learn it, and do so regularly afterwards. Research shows that spaced out learning over time is

more effective than just cramming information in a rush. Always over-study by learning more

than you think you will need to know. With familiarity comes expertise.

53. Avoid fatty foods. In scientific studies, animals without fail learn at a slower rate when they are

eating high fat diets. Non-saturated fats found in Olive oil are what you should stay with. Saturated

fats have been revealed to in fact arrest the development of brain cells.

54. Eat less.Eating too much has the initial consequence of redirecting more blood to the digestive

tract which leaves less for the brain. Over time it can be responsible for arterial blockages that

permanently decrease blood flow to the brain. In one particular examination, rats on a calorie-

restricted eating plan had more brain power.


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55. Avoid suspicious foods. There is substantiation that these foods can be horrific for your mind:

synthetic food colorings, artificial sweeteners, soda-pops, corn syrup, frostings, other highlysweetened beverages, hydrogenated lard, sugars, white bread, and any white-flour products.

56. Eat breakfast. When kids who dont normally eat breakfast begin regularly eating it, studiesfound that their math scores went up a whole grade on average.

57. Evade diabetes. The progression of diabetes corresponds with a reducing of IQ test results. So

if you want to prolong your brain power, pursue your doctors nutritional advice for steering clearof or treating diabetes.

58. Eat foods with lots of antioxidants. Antioxidants defend all your cells, as well as brain cells.

Several of the foods containing high levels of antioxidants are: raisins, blueberries, blackberries,cranberries, strawberries, spinach, garlic, kale, and raspberries. In one analysis, rats had age-related

mental turn down inverted by eating the same as a 1/2 cup of normal blueberries every day.

59. Drink wine. In restraint, red wine can be fine for the brain, it seems. It is endowed with

antioxidants, which work to guard brain cells. A glass of wine each day for women and two for menis typically considered a harmless and sensible amount.


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60. Always drink alcohol responsibly. Research at the University Of Indiana School Of Medicine,

indicates mature light drinkers (less than 4 drinks each week) had superior tests scores relating to

thinking capacity than non-drinkers. Those who drank 10 drinks or more a week had poorer scores.

It is recognized that alcohol is capable of killing brain cells, so self-control is always the key.

61. Folic acid. According some research, the quantity of folic acid found in 3/4 cup of cooked

spinach, helps with depression and repeals memory loss.

62. More brain foods. Other foods that can be excellent for your brain are: Avocados, oatmeal,

bananas, lean beef, peas, eggs, flaxseed oil, potatoes, soybeans, brewers yeast. broccoli, wheat

germ, brown rice, brussel sprouts, cantaloupe, cheese, chicken, collard greens, oranges, peanut

butter, romaine lettuce, salmon, spinach, tuna, turkey, and yogurt.

63. Vitamin E. Many intelligence researchers recommend taking up to 400 I.U.s of vitamin E each

day. Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and diminishes the obstruction of blood vessels, including those

that lead to your brain.

64. Vitamin C. Found in orange juice and other citrus fruits, ingestions of vitamin C has been

found to increase IQ test results in young children.

65. Selenium. 100 micrograms of selenium has been proven to have mood-elevating effect. Your

mind tends to function more efficiently when you are happy. Foods rich with selenium incorporate

Brazil nuts and garlic.

66. Alpha-lipoic acid. Alpha-lipoic acid (10 to 50 mg per day) progresses recollection and care for

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67. Inositol. This natural and organic substance is grouped in with vitamin B. Inositol brings stress

levels down and helps to clear your mind. It furnishes energy production, and helps to wake your

mind up. Animals in lab tests showed a calculable enlargement in physical motion for nearly five

hours after using Inositol.

68. Huperzine A. This is a composite extorted from Chinese club moss. It has been used to treat

Alzheimers in Israel and the United States. It applies to the memory and learning parts of the brain

and appears to be safe to use.

69. Question everything. Its an important step in keeping your brain fit. Get into the routine of

asking questions about everything that is new to you. Why are skyscrapers built so high? What do

worms eat? Ask whatever thing that pops into your head and examine the possible solutions.

70. Smell basil. This could be another herb that could be beneficial for your mind. That isnt any

research to prove it but many believe that the odor of basil is good for the brain.

71. Climate. A lot of people have taken into consideration that they are more capable thinkers when

the room temperature is just right. Generally, it seems as if cooler temperatures, though not

unbearably cold, tend to encourage better thinking. Try testing it for yourself to observe what

warmth facilitates your comfort the best.

72. Rainy days amp up brain power. Studies from Australia have indicated rainy and gloomyconditions may help the brains capacity to store memory. A University study surveyed customers

at a major shop in Sydney, Australia. They discovered that people achieved higher scores on

recollection exams during rotten weather when customers felt depressed.

The conclusions, available in the Journal ofExperimental Psychology, reflect earlier examinations

that showed students who were feeling down achieved higher scores than students were in high

spirits.

When you are happy, you tend to think in a more worry-free style that encourages you to overlook

details and be less aware of the worlds around you.

73. Use systems. From Since I was a child the way to find 12 times 49 was to multiply 12 by 50

take away 12. It is much simpler to find the solution in your mind by doing this. I received no


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acclaim for my special algorithms at the time, but they are advertising these kinds of tricks on

infomercials now, because they are effective. You can discover many simpler methods for doing

math or other intellectual tasks in your head. Or you can find out about them in literature.

74. Create a brain power diagram. Many Doctors will advise you it takes roughly twenty to thirty

days of recurrence to create new routines. This indicates that when you form your diagram for

better brain power, be positive you arrange to use that new-fangled problem solving system, or

devour those new intellect foods for a minimum three weeks. You can make use of numerous of thebrain elevators here and get instantaneous outcomes, but it is harboring new routines that will grant

you the majority of your brain power.

75. Apply new knowledge to things you already knew. Connect new data to information you

already remember, whether its new material that builds on previous knowledge, or something as

simple as an address of someone who resides nearby someone else in your life.

the human mind is a tremendous thing

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