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Copyright 2012, David R. Card. All Rights Reserved. This information is for educational purposes and not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always seek the advice of your healthcare professional.
Herbs and Homeopathic Care for Mind and Memory by Dave Card
Memory is fundamental to our being; it lets us process the myriads of information every second of our lives, then we use that information to live our lives. A good memory will benefit us and help us grow. Herbs have been used for centuries in cultures all around the world to benefit learning, memory, concentration, and to benefit those with conditions such as head injuries and old age conditions of dementia and alzheimers. So the ancients discovered plants that had the ability to enlighten the mind and bring peace to the heart of those that embraced them. We are going to talk about uses of herbs for modern day conditions that can be more effective than any of the drugs on the market for memory and mind health in prevention and care for problems that go from cognitive dysfunction to dementia or even Alzheimers disease. While the medical field recognizes problems in these areas and has numerous drugs that affect the brain these drugs also have numerous side effects and toxicity that can hamper a persons lifestyle. These drugs will suppress symptoms but will not address the cause affecting especially the elderly who can be taking a number of medications. Many drugs have side effects on memory and concentration and may even create the illusion that there is a condition of memory problems or even Alzheimer symptoms. It is a sad fact that for those who have several doctors, they usually are taking multiple medications and have no one overseeing the totality of their medications, toxic side effects etc. It takes courage by the patient or their care takers to be assertive enough to question their doctors or even look up medications and their side effects. Other causes of memory and mind problems include nutritional deficiencies from poor eating habits over a long period of time, head injuries, stress, grief, and many other factors can factor into memory loss. Thats why one drug doesnt fit all; neither does one herb fit all circumstances. As another note, most of these herbs will not interfere or interact with most medications. One has only to observe the effect of the herbs over a period of time. Just use common sense that if an herb makes you feel worse to discontinue use, although this is very rare. If you are taking an herbs for 2 to 3 months and dont notice and effect, thats the time to replace it with another one that will give you a noticeable effect. Dont be afraid to try a number of herbs and some you may need to use at higher doses or you may need to take a few weeks to notice change. Homeopathy can deal with most causes as it triggers the vital force (immune system). You must merely match the symptoms with the remedy. Then take the remedy or remedies in a 30c potency twice a day or put them in your water bottle and drink it during the day. You can use homoeopathic remedies along with other medications, nutrition and herbs. Make sure you are dealing with other factors that might be and underlying cause of the mind or memory problems and always consult your healthcare professional.
Copyright 2012, David R. Card. All Rights Reserved. This information is for educational purposes and not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always seek the advice of your healthcare professional.
Memory Shaping Who We Are continued Bacopa monniera is an integral ingredient of the ayurvedic healing system. It is a creeping marsh herb and is becoming recognized by the western world as a brain activator, memory and learning enhancer. In addition it is an immunomodulator and an adaptogen. It is highly beneficial for increasing learning skills, and for helping to lift the mood while calming stress. Recent studies showed that bacopa decreased the rate of forgetting of newly acquired information. One study on bacopa showed improvement in the ability to concentrate. Research also shows that bacopa was comparable to Lorazepam for anxiety. There were no reported side effects except for a memory enhancement. In addition to taking supplements, certain exercises have been identified with improving memory. Playing a musical instrument or learning a new language seems to improve memory. Taking bacopa could help improve the success of both of these activities offering a double dose of memory enhancing benefits. Ginkgo biloba has been used as a longevity and memory enhancing herb for over 5000 years in China. It is one of the most popular herbs used in Europe, being prescribed in Germany and France as a treatment for a range of conditions including memory and concentration, problems such as confusion and depression, dizziness, anxiety, tinnitus and headaches. Clinical research indicates that ginkgo has the ability to increase short term memory retention as well as possibly delay brain deteriorating diseases. The exact mode of action is unknown, but it seems to be related to its ability to open up capillaries allowing more blood and oxygen to the brain. Ginkgo also modifies neurotransmitter systems and reduces the density of free radicals Gotu Kola develops the crown chakra or the energy center at the top of the head. It is believed to balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain bringing wholeness to the body and mind. Triterpinoids found in gotu kola decrease anxiety and increase mental function. It aids intelligence and helps improve memory. Gotu kola is used by herbal practitioners to treat depression, anxiety, stress, memory, and mental fatigue. It also improves circulation throughout the body. Other supplements which help improve memory include: Phosphatidylserine (PS) the omega 3 fatty acid, DHA from fish oil, Vinpocetine, and Resveratrol from grape skin and seeds. All of these items offer health benefits to the brain, plus benefits to other body organs, particularly the cardiovascular system. Aging has profound negative effects on the body. However, losing the memory seems to have an even farther reaching consequence. Losing memory is next to losing self. Pictures and journals may help, but a strong, clear memory may be one of our most prized possessions. Supplementing with the above items are your best way to insure a long, healthy memory system.
Copyright 2012, David R. Card. All Rights Reserved. This information is for educational purposes and not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always seek the advice of your healthcare professional.
Childhood memory loss may mean some sort of abuse that has been suppressed. Carcinosin perfectionist people, craves dancing, music, and travel; obsessive-compulsive, fears, loves excitement; chronic fatigue from being abused. Stramonium hallucinations, delirium, curses, mania, paranoia, talkative, religious delusions, fear of the dark, thinks partner is unfaithful. Thuja dull mind, isolated, slow comprehension, mistakes in writing and talking; speech is confused; vanishing thoughts, doesnt know where he is; feels alone; feels he is dirty.
Copyright 2012, David R. Card. All Rights Reserved. This information is for educational purposes and not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always seek the advice of your healthcare professional.
Forgetfulness Baryta carb childish behavior, irresolute, cant recall past events. Mental dullness, bashful, silly. Cocculus indicus with dizziness, also from sleep loss. Slow to understand. Memory blanks out, from distractions. Causes from nursing a loved one. Lycopodium dyslexia, weakness of memory for names, letters; cant spell. Tired form 4 pm to 8 pm. Confused from common words, problems with math, low self esteem. Mercurius solubis - instability of ideas, forgetful, nervous, distrustful, losing reason, wants to escape, sensitive to temperature changes. Phosphoric acid mental exhaustion, slow to comprehend, especially from disappointed love or some grief. Vanishing thoughts on reading. Indifference. Phosphorus over excitable, anxiety, fears of thunderstorms, spacey, wants sympathy, clairvoyant. Forgetfulness in the elderly Ambra Grisea embarrassed, timid, cant urinate around others, slow comprehension, music makes them weep. Jumps from one subject to another. Baryta carb childish behavior, irresolute, cant recall past events. Mental dullness, bashful, silly. Conium slow comprehension. Difficulty in reading concentration. Alzheimer symptoms, depressed, grieving, breast problems in women. Lycopodium dyslexia, weakness of memory for names, letters; cant spell. Tired form 4 pm to 8 pm. Confused from common words, problems with math, low self esteem. Phosphoric acid mental exhaustion, slow to comprehend, especially from disappointed love or some grief. Vanishing thoughts on reading. Indifference. Forgot what you are about to do Cannabis indicus fearful, anxious, fuzzy thinking, history of pot use, talkative, spacey, disoriented; sense of time-passes too slowly. Other remedies include Bar-c, Carb-ac, Card-m, Chel, Lac-c, Nux-m, Onos, Sulph, Thuj. Forgot what you have just done Cannabis indicus fearful, anxious, fuzzy thinking, history of pot use, talkative, spacey, disoriented; sense of time-passes too slowly. Other remedies include Acon, Androc, Bar-c, Calc-phos, Hyos, Kali-c, Nux-m, Onos, Oxygen. Forgetfulness after epilepsy Zincum met hard to focus, may have muscle pain or spasms; over stimulated, racing thoughts, irritability. Other remedies include Absin, Ars, Calc, Cicuta.
Copyright 2012, David R. Card. All Rights Reserved. This information is for educational purposes and not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always seek the advice of your healthcare professional.
Forgetting while expressing one self Plumbum met slow progressive memory loss; can also have physical numbness or paralysis; may be self centered, rude or arrogant; hates children, may feel violent. Other remedies include Alum, Cann-I, Coca, Kali-br, Kali-c, Lyc, Nat-m, Phos-ac, Stram. Forgot facts Calc carb with obesity issues; memory loss from over work and responsibility; lots of fears; feels he may be going insane. Absinthinum dull mind. Medorrhinum from sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Forgot what has happened Cannabis indicus fearful, anxious, fuzzy thinking, history of pot use, talkative, spacey, disoriented; sense of time-passes too slowly. Lachesis with jealousy, talkative, high sex drive. Natrum mur with grief, loss of words. Nux moschata sleep during day, foggy thoughts. Forgetfulness during headaches Alumina with constipation, especially in the elderly. Apis jealous, irritable, fears of death; kidney problems. Calc carb with obesity issues; memory loss from over work and responsibility; lots of fears; feels he may be going insane. Mezereum with skin problems, anxiety in the stomach, serious. Forgot what you heard (auditory) Helleborus from a head injury, mental dullness, weak memory, blank thoughts, feels guilty or even suicidal. Hyoscyamus behavior after loss of memories; touching; gestures with fingers, hands; loss of sexual inhibitions; jealous, suspicious, accusing others, agitated, belligerent, hostile, paranoid; person is either passive or manic. Other remedies include Cann-I, Lach, Med, Nux-m. Forgets names Anacardium nervous exhaustion from over study; cant work; low self esteem; absent-minded; especially from a fright; memory loss with depression; vanishing thoughts. Baryta carb acts as a child, shy or timid, learning disabilities or may be emotionally backward. Cannabis indicus fearful, anxious, fuzzy thinking, history of pot use, talkative, spacey, disoriented; sense of time-passes too slowly. Hepar sulph forgetful, dull memory, critical, over-sensitive, talks fast, restless, hurried, irritable.
Copyright 2012, David R. Card. All Rights Reserved. This information is for educational purposes and not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always seek the advice of your healthcare professional.
Forgets names continued Lycopodium dyslexia, weakness of memory for names, letters; cant spell; tired from 4 pm to 8 pm; confused from common words, problems with math, low self esteem. Medorrhinum hurried, anxious, irritable, wild feeling in head, panic attacks, fears of dark, difficult comprehension; despairs of recovery. Sulphur fanciful ideas, dull mind, forgetful, especially for names, misplaces things, words, talking, writing, repeats things; lazy, bored easily, impatient, quarrelsome, worse from heat. Other remedies include Anac, Calc, Crot-h, Guaiacum, Kali-p, Lyc, Med, Rhus-t, Sulph. Forgets persons Crotalus Horr with bleeding problems and heart issues. Other remedies include Agar, Anac, Hyos, Phos-ac, Stram, Tarentula, Verat-a. Forgetful while reading Anacardium nervous exhaustion from over study; cant work; low self esteem; absent-minded; especially from a fright; memory loss with depression; vanishing thoughts. Cannabis indicus fearful, anxious, fuzzy thinking, history of pot use, talkative, spacey, disoriented; sense of time-passes too slowly. Helleborus from a head injury, mental dullness, weak memory, blank thoughts, feels guilty or even suicidal. Hyoscyamus quarrelsome, immodest, obscene, jealous, nervous agitation; picks at bed clothes; muttering, delirium, suspicious, anxiety on hearing running water. Lachesis talkative, jumps from subject to subject; vengeful, foolish, manic depressive; paranoia; worse after sleep, from grief. Lycopodium dyslexia, weakness of memory for names, letters; cant spell. Tired form 4 pm to 8 pm. Confused from common words, problems with math, low self esteem. Medorrhinum hurried, anxious, irritable, wild feeling in head, panic attacks, fears of dark, difficult comprehension; despairs of recovery. Mercurius solubis - instability of ideas, forgetful, nervous, distrustful, losing reason, wants to escape, sensitive to temperature changes. Natrum muriaticum fear of the future, isolates self, dwells on unpleasant past memories, fears of robbers, heights; mistakes in speaking, awkward speech. Nux Moschata memory weakness, confused, loss of entire past life; thoughts vanish when talking, reading or writing; headaches, sense of duality, constantly sleeping. Phosphoric acid mental exhaustion, slow to comprehend, especially from disappointed love or some grief. Vanishing thoughts on reading. Indifference. Staphysagria poor memory from an emotional trauma or abuse; wants to be alone; ailments from abuse or suppressed anger, humiliation; memory loss when angry. Other remedies include Onos, Op. Sudden forgetfulness Anacardium nervous exhaustion from over study; cant work; low self esteem; absent-minded; especially from a fright; memory loss with depression; vanishing thoughts. Cannabis indicus fearful, anxious, fuzzy thinking, history of pot use, talkative, spacey, disoriented; sense of time-passes too slowly. Carbo veg with apathy; irritable to family; heart or digestive problems, gas or bloating.
Copyright 2012, David R. Card. All Rights Reserved. This information is for educational purposes and not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always seek the advice of your healthcare professional.
Sudden forgetfulness continued Kali brom memory issues with intense religious feelings, feels condemned by god; may have acne issues; sense of paranoia. Moschus memory problems with hysteria; has anger fits and respiratory issues. Forgets words Baryta carb acts as a child, shy or timid, learning disabilities or may be emotionally backward. Cannabis indicus fearful, anxious, fuzzy thinking, history of pot use, talkative, spacey, disoriented; sense of time-passes too slowly. Plumbum met slow progressive memory loss; can also have physical numbness or paralysis; may be self centered, rude or arrogant; hates children, may feel violent. Pulsatilla with hormonal issues, memory fades in and out; cries easily, moody. Other remedies include Anac, Arg-nit, Arn, Dulc, Hell, Hep-s, Kali-br, Kali-c, Kali-phos, Lach, Nat-m, Nux, m, Nux-v, Op, Phos-ac, Sulph. Forgetful while writing Cannabis indicus fearful, anxious, fuzzy thinking, history of pot use, talkative, spacey, disoriented; sense of time-passes too slowly. Crocus sativa moods alternate and uncontrollable laughter, hemorrhage issues. Natrum muriaticum fear of the future, isolates self, dwells on unpleasant past memories, fears of robbers, heights; mistakes in speaking, awkward speech. Nux Moschata memory weakness, confused, loss of entire past life; thoughts vanish when talking, reading or writing; headaches, sense of duality, constantly sleeping.
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