BRAIN POWERMr ZARKOVIC

Your brain is divided into two sides. The left side of your brain controls the right side of your body; and, the right side of your brain controls the left side of your body.

Your brain generates 25 watts of power while you're awake---enough to illuminate a light bulb

The brain feels like like a ripe avocado and looks pink because of the blood flowing through it

When you sleep, you’re virtually paralyzed because your brain creates a hormone to prevent you from acting out your dreams.

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LEFT BRAIN FUNCTIONS

uses logic,detail orientedfacts rulewords and languagepresent and pastmath and sciencecan comprehendknowingacknowledgesorder/pattern perceptionknows object namereality basedforms strategiespracticalsafe

RIGHT BRAIN FUNCTIONS

uses feelings"big picture" orientedimagination rulessymbols and images present and futurephilosophy & religioncan "get it" (i.e. meaning)believesappreciatesspatial perceptionknows object functionfantasy basedpresents possibilitiesimpetuousrisk taking

Prefer Classical MusicPrefer things like instructions to be done verballyGood at mathLike to readFollow Western Thought*Very LogicalDon't enjoy clowning aroundCan't be hypnotizedUsually remember things only specifically studiedPrefer well structured assignments over open ended onesRead for specific details and factsSkilled at sequencing ideasLikes to be Organized

Need total quiet to read or studyLike to read realistic storiesLike to write non-fictionPrefer individual counselingEnjoy copying or tracing pictures and filling in detailsAlso like to read action storiesGood at algebraCan remember verbal materialAlmost never absent mindedLike to tell stories but not act them outAttentive during long verbal explanations

Here are some occupations that are USUALLY fufilled by a left-brained person.

(There are always exceptions)

Lab scientistBankerJudgeLawyerMathematicianBacteriologistLibrarian

LEFT BRAINED PERSON

Prefer rock Prefer visual instructions with examplesGood at sportsGood at artFollow Eastern thoughtCat loversEnjoy clowning aroundCan be hypnotizedLike to read fantasy and mystery storiesCan listen to music or TV while studyingLike to write fictionPrefer groupFun to dream about things that will probably never happenEnjoy making up own drawings and images

Good at geometryLike organizing things to show relationCan memorize musicOccasionally absentmindedLike to act out storiesEnjoy interacting affectively with othersThink better when lying downBecome restless during long verbal explanationsEnjoy creative storytellingPrefer to learn through free explorationGood at recalling spatial imageryRead for main details

Below is a list of occupations USUALLY held by a right-brained person

(There are always exceptions.)

Forest rangerWildlife managerBeauticianPoliticianAthleteArtistCraftsmanActor/Actres

RIGHT BRAINED PERSON

Test Time!!!!!

SILLY BRAIN FACTSWOMEN ARE TWICE AS LIKELY TO BE DIAGNOSED WITH DEPRESSION THAN MEN

ONCE A HUMAN REACHES THE AGE OF 35, HE/SHE WILL START LOSING APPROXIMATELY 7,000 BRAIN CELLS A DAY. THE CELLS WILL NEVER BE REPLACED.

BRAIN CELL BEGIN TO DIE ABOUT 4 TO 6 MINUTES AFTER BEING CUT OFF FROM OXYGEN. THAT, 4 TO 6 MINUTES CAN SAVE A LIFE.

PEOPLE WHO RIDE ON ROLLER COASTERS HAVE A HIGHER CHANCE OF HAVING A BLOOD CLOT IN THE BRAIN.

YOUR BRAIN IS MOVE ACTIVE AND THINKS MORE AT NIGHT THAN DURING THE DAY.IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO TICKLE YOURSELF. THE CEREBELLUM, A PART OF THE BRAIN, WARNS THE REST OF THE BRAIN THAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO TICKLE YOURSELF. SINCE YOUR BRAIN KNOWS THIS, IT IGNORES THE RESULTING SENSATION.

THE BRAIN SHRINKS 0.25% IN MASS EACH YEAR FOLLOWING THE AGE OF 30.

EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN, BECAUSE MENTAL ACTIVITY STIMULATES THE CREATION OF NEW NEURONS THROUGHOUT YOUR WHOLE LIFE.

YOUR BRAIN NEEDS EXERCISE TOO

If you don’t us it, you’ll loose it. It has been studied by scientist that stimulating your mind daily, your brain will strengthen and grow to meet new challenges. Maintaining a strong brain will prevent some types of mental illnesses. You don’t want mental illness. So, give your brain a daily work out. There are a lot of brain teasers of games that you can play to upkeep your thinker. Boosting your thought processing, memory, and reasoning skills will keep you in shape for the long haul.

1. Exercise: Yes it is good for your physique and, believe me, it is good for the brain muscles too. Cardio exercises are said to be great for enhancing the brain functions. The brain works best when you nourish it with sufficient blood flows. The next best thing will be to practice Yoga, where we practice the art of circulating oxygen and with a deep breath OM (sound like Ohmm) you can immediately sense the resonance it is creating in your brain. Practice it regularly and you will start observing the difference within a week.

2. Learn to breath: Most of the time we inhale or exhale incompletely using our nasal tracts. But if you breathe well using your lungs you will start feeling refreshed almost instantly. This needs careful practice. The more you intake oxygen the more it reaches your brain to liven it.

3. PLAY CHESS/SUDOKU/CROSSWORD/QUIZ: WHEN YOU HAVE SOME FREE TIME OR WHEN YOU ARE DEPRESSED DON’T LEAVE YOUR BRAIN IDLE. PLAY CHESS OR SUDOKU. IT HELPS YOU IN TWO WAYS. IT DIVERTS YOUR MIND FROM NEGATIVE THOUGHT THAT COMES WHEN YOU BRAIN IS FREE AND IT TICKLES YOUR BRAIN TO WORK OVERTIME. YOU WILL START FINDING THE DIFFERENCE WITHIN THREE DAYS.

4. DRINK WATER: WHEN YOU FEEL THIRSTY TAKE TWO GLASSES OF WATER INSTEAD OF A GLASS OF AERATED OR CAFFEINE-BASED DRINKS. THE BRAIN IS SENDING YOU THE SIGNAL THAT ITS MUSCLES NEED SOME NOURISHMENT. WATER IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE BEST STIMULI. ENJOY DRINKING YOUR GLASS OF WATER THE WAY YOU ENJOY YOUR FAVORITE DRINK TO GET THE BEST RESULT INSTEAD OF GULPING IT DOWN AS A PILL.

5. EAT HEALTHY: AGAIN, THIS IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH AND YOUR BRAIN TOO. YOU SHOULD HAVE A BALANCED FIBER RICH DIET THAT WILL HAVE PROTEIN PLUS ALL THE VITAMINS AND NECESSARY MICRONUTRIENTS. IN FACT, IT IS BETTER TO CONSUME THEM FROM DIRECT SOURCE THAN POPPING A PILL. ADD SOME FISH OILS IN YOUR DAILY DIET. WHEN YOU EAT CONCENTRATE ON EATING RATHER THAN WATCHING TV. IN PLAIN WORDS, ENJOY WHATEVER YOU ARE DOING. THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN CELLS HAPPY AND UNTIRING.

6. INDULGE YOURSELF IN INTERACTIVE GAMES: INSTEAD OF WATCHING PASSIVE PROGRAMS ON TV WATCH QUIZ, INTENSE DISCUSSION ON VARIED TOPICS, OR A DEBATE WHERE YOU WILL FIND SOMETHING TO STIMULATE THE NEURONS. FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN YOU ARE WATCHING A QUIZ TRY ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS ASKED. IN MOST OF THE CASES YOU KNOW THEM. ISN’T IT?

7. Sing or play instruments: If you are gifted with a nice voice sing, for yourself. Sing whatever you enjoy, your favorite song, a hymn, or an ad jingle. Sing loudly so that you can hear it. Soon you will start enjoying a sense of happiness that proves that your brain is attuned with your system now. If you cannot sing start learning an instrument. Ok, too pressed for time! Listen to music. Don’t be ashamed if you become emotional. It again proves your brain is positively influencing your heart. Make sure the volume of the player is sufficiently high so that the sound reaches your brain without disturbing others! Throughout the world you will find many religious custom of chanting hymns or mantras. For example, in Hindus you will find many people reciting Mahamritunjay Mantra (a chant to win sorrow) before starting their days. It is said that the words create positive vibes on the brain cells. You can recite or sing your favorite song instead to start your day!

8. LEARN SOMETHING NEW EACH DAY: IT CAN BE A NEW RECIPE, A VIDEO GAME, A NEW FEATURE IN THE LATEST SOFTWARE….ANYTHING. IT WILL CHALLENGE YOUR BRAIN CELLS MOST AND KEEP IT WORKING OVERTIME.

9. DO MENTAL MATHEMATICS: AVOID USING CALCULATOR FOR MULTIPLYING 30 X 7. USE SIMPLE CALCULATIONS MENTALLY AND SOON IT WILL BECOME A HABIT. MEMORIZE THINGS AND DEPENDING ON YOUR LEARNING TYPE USE AUDIO OR VISUALS TECHNIQUES TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN CELLS WORKING.

10. SLEEP, SLEEP, SLEEP: ALL WORK AND NO SLEEP CAN REALLY MAKE YOUR BRAIN FATIGUED AND LESS FUNCTIONING. SLEEP DURING THE DAY FOR A SHORT WHILE IS SAID TO BE THE FACTOR FOR KEEPING YOUR BRAIN FRESH AND ACTIVE FOR LONG. UNWIND FOR 15 TO 20 MINUTES AFTER WORKING FOR 2 TO 3 HOURS. EVEN IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SLEEP LIE DOWN FOR A WHILE ON A FLOOR AND KEEP YOUR LEGS UP ON A SOFA OR A BED. YOU WILL START FEELING REFRESHED WITHIN FEW MINUTES. THIS IS BECAUSE THIS POSTURE LETS YOU SEND MORE OXYGEN IN YOUR BRAIN CELLS.

11. KEEP AWAY STRESS: YOU CANNOT ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM STRESS. BUT OF COURSE YOU CAN MINIMIZE IT. STRESS CAUSES THE BRAIN CELLS TO TIRE SOON AND STOP FUNCTIONING. BECAUSE OF THIS WHEN YOU ARE WORRIED YOU START TAKING WRONG DECISION. TAKE SOME TIME OUT FOR PLANNING. WORK AGAIN AND AGAIN MENTALLY TO FIND OUT THE CAUSE OF YOUR STRESS. ONCE YOU CAN IDENTIFY THE CAUSE DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO FIND A REMEDY. YOUR BRAIN CELLS WILL DRIVE TO THE SOLUTION.

12. THINK AND THINK OUT OF THE BOX: THE PROCESS OF THINKING IS NOT EASY. MOST OF THE TIME WE TRY TO AVOID EXERCISES THAT WOULD REQUIRE THINKING. BUT, THIS IS THE EASIEST AND PROVEN METHOD TO FINE TUNE YOUR BRAIN. WHEN YOU THINK OUT OF THE BOX YOU ARE PREPARED FOR UNFORESEEN SITUATIONS AND THIS WILL MAKE YOU CONFIDENT. WHEN YOU ARE CONFIDENT YOU ARE OUT OF STRESS AND YOUR BRAIN IS ALERT AND VIGILANT. START THINKING NOW

THINK POSITIVE BECAUSE WHEN YOU DO, YOU’LL KEEP THE DOCTOR AWAY: STUDIES SHOW THAT 50-70% OF VISITS TO THE DOCTOR FOR PHYSICAL AILMENTS CAN BE TRACED TO PSYCHOLOGICAL REASONS.

EAT WELL, AND IT’LL HAVE POSITIVE EFFECTS ON YOUR BRAIN, BECAUSE A STUDY OF NEW YORK STUDENTS SHOWED THAT THOSE WHO ATE LUNCHES WITHOUT ADDITIVES SUCH AS ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURS, PRESERVATIVES AND DYES PERFORMED 14% BETTER IN IQ TESTS.

THAT BEING SAID, YOUR BRAIN IS THE MOST FATTY ORGAN IN YOUR BODY!

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