JUST FOR WOMEN: LAVENDER & MEMORY ENHANCEMENT

You may find it hard to believe...but the truth is... every thought you think is electrically and chemically recognized within your brain. Research shows that there is an undeniable connection between physical and emotional health and that aroma sensations are interpreted in the brain stem. Women can actually learn to transform negative and stress provoking thoughts into a state of relaxation and to strengthen muscles within the brain to encourage memory enhancement.

In order to be successful at this transformation process, we are smart to elicit the powers of lavender and rosemary. Lavender is beneficial for relief stress and anxiety for clearing the mind enabling us to remember better. In other words, lavender is a precursor of memory enhancement.

As you learn to sweep away toxic thoughts and anxiety, remember that it takes the brain 21 days to identify a new habit pattern. There are several helpful hints women can implement to help them along their journey memory enhancement.

1. GESTURING--by talking with your hands you help your brain remember something important.

2. CHILL OUT--by learning to calm down and not burdening your brain with so much toxic waste, you are leaving more room for remembering and focusing on positive thoughts.

3. SLEEP ON IT -by sleeping on a important decision that has to be made, you give your brain time to consolidate its memory banks for a more clear and well thought out plan. Lavender aromatherapy is especially helpful at bedtime to enhance relaxation and encourage sleep.

4. EAT GREEN--by eating more green vegetables we discourage brain decline as we age by boosting antioxidants and other helpful substances.

5. READ--by reading a book and then discussing it we stimulate brain activity in our frontal lobes which are the first lobes of function to decline as we age.

6. MEDITATE--by exercising brain cells to develop skills essential for critical thinking.

7. SNIFF ROSEMARY--by infusing the scent of rosemary into your environment, research shows an increase in concentration, memory and focused attention.

8. LISTEN--by paying attention information is stored in the brain for later use. Forget the blackberry and TV. You cannot recall information that your brain has not stored.

9. SING--by learning a new song we stimulate verbal and auditory memory cells and help boost our cognitive memory reserves.

10. DOODLE--by encouraging creativity doodling boosts concentration which is the first step to learning and memory.

From ancient times, herbalists have been investigating how aromas can improve our brain power and memory.  Shakespeare had Ophelia in the last act of Hamlet proclaim, "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance!!"

RECIPE FOR FORGET-ME-NOT-BATH SALTS:

COMBINE THESE OILS:

8 drops lemon oil 8 drops rosemary oil 4 drops lavender oil

2 drops sage oil 1 drop clove oil

MIX thoroughly and add to warm running water

ADD 2 ounces of finely ground epsom salts for a relaxing experience with memory enhancement possibilities.