Napping improves cognitive brain function, they say
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Comments (4)It's a dangerous thing to self-diagnose! Depression can be a condition in itself, or it can be a symptom of any number of other conditions. Get to the root of the problem, and treat that. So, your first step should be to visit your doctor. Herbs for 'aging' might be helpful if you've eliminated other causes of your poor cognitive functioning. Think of things like Kotu kola (Pennywort), or Ginkgo biloba, or Brahmi (Bacopa moniera). Rosemary is good for the memory. Do some searching for herbs which 'improve circulation'. With a better blood flow to the brain, brain function will usually improve. Be careful which herbs you choose. Most have multiple functions, so it's best to consult a suitably qualified herbalist who will be able to prescribe the best ones for you in the appropriate dosages....See MoreReversing cognitive decline w/out drugs
Comments (8)Annie, meditation is something I've been thinking about doing for a long time. Maybe now is the time. Yep, I'd say it is. Now I just have to learn how to do it. Is there any special trick to getting into that state of mind? I should add that when I get really stressed now, as soon as possible I plug my Bose (a gift from hubby for just these times) into my iPod that has only Dan Fogelberg songs on it. I close my eyes and slowly let the music take me away from whatever is stressing me, like I did yesterday after having driven through rush hour traffic from one side to the other of Omaha. I don't know how anyone can do that on a daily basis. I got out of my car, ran to the passenger side, sat down and cried! I'd forgotten to bring my iPod to play while driving. Thankfully I had my cell so I opened up Youtube, grabbed the Skull Candy headphones I keep in my purse and listened until I relaxed. I also pray and give my worries to the Lord, but I feel Fogelberg's music is a gift, from Him, to sooth my soul when I'm overly stressed like I was yesterday. I'm just shocked there aren't more deadly accidents during rush hour. Those people are crazy! And this was after 8:30!...See MoreLooking for some insight on cognitive dysfunction syndrome
Comments (5)I had a dog who developed CCD (canine cognitive dysfunction) in her last year or two of life. It was very disconcerting for both of us. She was frequently anxious, and she was constantly getting "stuck" behind furniture or in corners. Her vision was adequate, but she was functionally deaf. Even so, she couldn't find her way out of a corner or from behind furniture, and she seemed to seek out those locations. I also had to watch her very carefully outside, because she would just start walking very purposefully down the driveway for no apparent reason. She once got 1/2 mile down the road before I realized she was gone. When my SO caught up to her, she was still walking like she had somewhere to go - where, I have no idea. Although I never pursued it with Sarah, I believe there is medication that can help with CCD. This is something you should discuss with your vet. Laurie...See MoreBack again with PLAN A! Any more comments to improve?
Comments (20)Rhome you are correct - we did go back and forth with everyone here previously on the fridge location -deciding between to the right of the mudroom door/left of the sink , vs where it currently is. And we actually got consensus on moving it to the range wall (closer to breakfast room, family room , access to range etc.) after many of your posts pushing for it there. The brainstorming just brought that to the surface again. I have no problem with thoughts being raised even without all the answers. You guys are the best at just making us all think this through during the hard parts! Malhgold-you definitely have me rethinking our mudroom space -it has room for cubbies and a closet. But the spare fridge there vs. the laundry room would be a lot better . Not sure if my DH will give up the 48" -that's the one thing he wants, but will see. I guess it comes down to making the 2 hutches more functional really. And finding food storage space other than the back pantry area. The left hutch is under utilized but it was thought since it was the first thing you see coming in the house that it should look nice (ie. no appliances) and could serve as a serving hutch or something for the breakfast room/screen porch. It would have made a nice spot as well for the wet bar (closer to breakfast room,family room, screened porch but it was thought that a sink,undercounter fridge etc. wasn't the best first impression coming in the door . Maybe it wouldn;t look so bad? I guess that is the hard part at this point is making the best use of both of those hutches whether they are wet bar, breakfast ctr,snacks ,storage , etc. so that more of the kitchen is used on a daily basis. bmore=glad you are chiming in. I know you preferred the other plan so any help in improving this one is really appreciated!! I thought the advantium would be more convenient by the range vs. by in the wet bar/snack area. I do feel I use a MW now more for meal prep -than for kids snacks (other than popcorn).So it seems better placed on the cooking side of the kitchen.Maybe as the kids get older(they are 3,7,9) they will be looking to use it more for quick snacks/meals. So I guess either location could be beneficial. The NanaWall system is awesome! I am not sure it would work in the kitchen as the folding part would require too much space (and maybe not convenient for kids in and out), but it is a possibility we considered along the wall between the breakfast room and screenporch.I think the Nanawall inspired us on the whole remodel actually to make the breakfast room and porch feel as one big room! The price for a 10' section was $8K. So when reality of the cost of the whole project sits in we will likely go with the french sliders in both sections! If we had a nice pool to walk out to like in all the photos of the NanaWall, we may splurge!...See More
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