Gestalt (Right) Brain Functions:

The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.     Albert Einstein

Attention Please!

Some of the most recent findings in neuroscience suggest that to change the brain’s architecture, we have to pay attention to the experience in each given moment. For example, you might hear the radio in the background while you read this, but if the stimulus is not important to you, you will not attend to it. Instead, you will continue reading using the selective activation of different circuits in the brain that filter out unimportant data.

For the Love of Fat! Omega-3 Fatty Acids

The Miracle of Learning

The brain has two complementary processing functions, Logic and Gestalt. Most academic tasks are not only Logic or Gestalt in nature, but require effective integration of both functions. It is understood that one of the most common factors in learning problems is a ‘block’ at the site of hemispheric integration, the Corpus Collosum, which results in poorly developed access to the functions of Logic and Gestalt.

Build Super Brain Power with Yoga

By JoAnn Bayus

I recently attended a yoga class conducted by a good friend of mine. She is an inspiration to me because she seems to have a natural calm about her, even in the most frustrating situations. Over the years I have made a conscious effort to take time to center my mind through exercise, mediation, visualization, and stress reduction. However, attending this class got me thinking beyond my most frequently used approaches to brain and body health.

Top 10 Brain Facts!

It is possible that your brain could be the most complex object in the universe! Some scientists have devoted their lives to researching & learning how the brain functions. So in attempt to dispel some of the mystery, following are my pick for Top 10 Brain Facts:

Emphasize Antioxidants for a Youthful Brain

I turn 39 in August and cannot help but notice the barrage of anti-aging advertisements on television, in magazines, on billboards, and just about everywhere else I look. Although I am not bothered by the idea of getting older, I am bothered by the fact that the vast majority of these advertisements focus on outer appearance and very few on inner health and wellness.

As a result, I wanted to share some valuable advice for staying young and living a vibrant life… take care of your brain!

Attention is Priceless

We live in a fast paced world where multitasking is not only given honorable mention, but majority of the time a mandatory option. While this learned behavior can definitely help us check more things off the to-do list, it also makes us less likely to retain information in working memory, which impairs problem solving and creativity.

It’s no surprise, then, that everyone can benefit from a stronger ability to pay attention.

Spice Up Your Brain!

by JoAnn Bayus

Spices do a lot more than make our food tasty.  They have endless health benefits as well. In fact, turmeric and cayenne pepper have been shown to benefit the brain.

Turmeric, a bright yellow spice that is often found in curries, has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which are both beneficial to brain health. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, some researchers believe that the reason India has one of the lowest rates of Alzheimer’s disease in the world is due their high intake if turmeric.