GINKGO Natural Stimulant - Memory Enhancer

HERB-OF-THE-WEEK / Ginkgo Biloba / Natural Stimulant - Memory Enhancer

GINKGO BILOBA is one of the first herbs that come to mind as one that
increases mental clarity, agility or alertness. Along with enhancing
memory it helps with concentration and even emotional stability all by
increasing the brain's ability to use oxygen.

Although I personally believe in a literal 6 day creation, the ginkgo
is the alledgedly the oldest living tree species. Geological records
indicate this plant has been growing on earth for 150 - 200 million
years and is one of the most well-researched herbs in the world. In
the last 30 years, more that 300 studies have given clinical evidence
to herbalists claims that ginkgo is a brain tonic that enhances
memory. By increasing circulation of blood in the brain and the
bodys ability to use oxygen it may provide improved short and long
term memory, increased reaction time and improved mental clarity.
Ginkgo is often used to treat elderly persons with Alzheimer's and
other symptoms of cerebral insufficiency. Cerebral insufficiency is a
general term for a collection of symptoms that include difficulties of
concentration and memory, absentmindedness, confusion, lack of
energy, depressive mood, anxiety, dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus
(ringing in the ears), and a wide variety of neurological disorders
and circulation problems including headache. Ginkgo has been used
to relieve tension and anxiety and improve mental alertness, elevate
mood and restore energy.

Ginkgo also acts as a very powerful antioxidant and contributes to the
oxidation of free radicals which are believed to contribute to
premature aging and dementia. Antioxidants also protect the eyes,
cardiovascular system and central nervous system.

Most studies have found ginkgo supplementation to be a safe and
effective treatment for age related cognitive decline.

Until next time remember, most illness (upwards of 80% according to
experts) can be attributed to FOUR important factors that can eaken
your immune system and your ability to fight off disease. In this order:

1. INADEQUATE REST - Research continues to prove, that no two ways
about it, good quality sleep has proven to be the singlemost
important factor in determining or influencing your health.

2. INABILITY TO DEAL WITH STRESS - If you run around all day like a
chicken with it's head cut off, it will increase your chances of
getting ill and will aggrevate, tremendously, any illness that you
already have, no matter what it is. Anxiety, depression, anger, guilt
or also STRESS factors. LEARN TO FORGIVE AND LET GO.

3. INADEQUATE OR IMPROPER NUTRITIONAL HABITS. There are a lot of
practicing vegetarians lately and some load up on the white sugar,
white flour, starches, processed and refined foods. Many whole
foods/alternative medicine type practioneers believe we should be
eating at least 5 times as many fruits and vegetables as meats. Most
experts agree that most diets are seriously deficient in the amounts
of fruits and vegetables that we should be eating to remain healthy.

4. INADEQUATE EXCERCISE - A sedentary lifestyle that does not include
enough excercise will catch up with you. FIND SOME KIND OF PHYSICALLY
ENGAGING ACTIVITY EVEN IF IT'S ONLY WALKING!

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The statements on this page have not been evaluated by the Food and
Drug Administration and these statements are not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure or prevent
any disease.

Until next time,

Q