Rewire Brain with Aromatherapy
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Do you know…………..As we age, we fear for cognitive decline. This could be a matter of stress and depression. Of course, now a days stress reduction seems to be a cure-all. To a certain extent it is true, but not applicable

                         Brain Plasticity

everywhere. According to Molly Wagster, a neuroscientist at the National Institute on Aging, almost all of us will experience some age-related decline in memory and learning. Research has shown that in fact the brain never stops changing through learning and Plasticity is the capacity of the brain to change with learning. Neuroplasticity or brain plasticity refers to the brain’s ability to change throughout life. To facilitate the strengthening of change in our brains, we have to constantly train it to develop new positive skills and memory. To slow  mental aging for harnessing brain potential to the fullest, keeping the mind sharp and acquiring new skills is very important together with negative and positive thought patterns as well. Studies have shown, it could be achieved by:

Solving puzzles, playing cards, word games: for maintaining cognition and improving memory, slowing down Dementia, Alzheimer

Playing musical instrument, playing adequate favourite sports: for staying active and coordination

Appropriate exercises, healthy diet (no food low in sugar, consume food high in fiber), healthy life style (not smoking, no alcohol consumption): for maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding the risk of fracture from fall due to excess weight, to combat arthritis, keeping heart healthy

Socializing (visiting friends, attending church-temple-synagogue, volunteering): for emotional and cognitive function, feeling needed, sense of belonging

Mindful meditation and yoga: for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being

Preventive Health care and diagnostic testing: for detection of hearing loss, eye diseases (glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts), loss of bone density (osteoporosis), high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, other chronic conditions

As the fundamental units of the brain, neurons function to integrate and transmit a myriad of signals across vast and complex networks. Neurons by definition are continually forming, eliminating, and modulating (strengthening and weakening) connections in response to the constant flow of intrinsic and extrinsic signals. Our ability to process and synthesize information, ultimately producing behaviour, is dependent upon this neural plasticity. It is important to note that neuroplasticity is not a one-size-fits-all magic bullet.  It has tremendous benefit when used in very specific ways with appropriate activities, proper dietary and nutritional support. The science of neuroplasticity has to be customized to each individual according to their condition (Brain Plasticity is beyond the scope of this article, please study on your own for in depth knowledge).

Our brain is highly integrated organ and works closely with all our sensory organs. Neurons that fire together, wire together. If we develop any bad habit and we like it, our brain remembers that or if we are doing something over and over again, our brain learns, stores in memory that has lasting effect. We have to constantly motivate our brain to keep performing daily activities to stay in control of our life.

Science has shown Aromatherapy plays a key role in our brain health and altering brain waves, reducing the perception of stress, decreasing levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) and triggering positive emotional responses. To rewire the brain with Aromatherapy using Essential oils is through olfactory stimulation, or smelling. This can be accomplished by using diffusers, wearing necklaces that you can drop oils on to or by applying oils to the back of the neck or your pulse points behind the ears and neck area. When inhaling essential oils, the oils break down into tiny particulates, detected by your olfactory nerve, which connects the nose to the limbic system and reach the brain within seconds. Soon, every cell in the entire body will be affected. The limbic system manages memory, emotions, intuition and induces emotional states, such as; calmness, motivation and sleepiness.

Brain health oils that have been researched and tested include; Frankincense, Peppermint, Ylang ylang, Cedarwood, Cypress, Ginger, Rosemary, and Basil. Also, clinical trials suggest that Turmeric essential oil may slow or reverse neuro-degenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s by significantly increasing production of neural stem cells (brain stem cells) that are essential for the repair and recovery of brain function. In-vitro research suggests that Bergamot essential oil inhibits certain enzyme activity, while Lavender essential oil has been found to protect brain neurons from degeneration or injury by increasing antioxidant enzyme activities and reducing lipid peroxidation in dementia patients.

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
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