those who are forgetful (also senility). Excellent for use during exam-periods, finishing assignments or courses which require lots of study.
Is your mind less sharp, especially just before you’re menstruating, this is because of the temporary change in hormones. Dong Quai balances your hormones. For more suggestions on how to stabilise your menstruation go to our tips for women.
If you can’t sleep after an active evening, then you can take a hot bath or shower which will help you relax. Before going to sleep you can also take a magnesium product together with calcium. If you can’t get to sleep because your mind is too active with work or other things, then also take Valerian. This herb will ensure you get a good nights sleep without influencing your REM-sleep. This is essential for waking up bright and sharp.
Depression or feeling down also makes your mind less sharp. This can make you impatient, aggressive, sad or indifferent. To give your mind a positive boost use St. Johns Wort. This will ensure you feel brighter and happier within four weeks.
If you suffer anxiety, for example before important meetings or exams, then you will want to get rid of that quickly to enable you to concentrate better. Anxiety can result in dry mouth, dizziness, sweaty palms, heart palpitations or even hyperventilation. Valerian can help you, without the side effects that synthetic sedatives have.
To keep the mind young and flexible it is important that you keep your brain regularly active. You do this by playing games which need your memory (chess, puzzles and scrabble) and by staying interested in the things that happen around you everyday. Look for a new challenge such as learning a new language, hobby or profession.