Sleep and Learning

                             Good Sleep – the Most Important School Supply

Sweet Dreams

Newswise cites Jodi Mindell’s article regarding sleep and learning.  WikiHow describes 12 steps to Sleep Better, 8 of which use natural, non-drug approaches.  Many other sleep articles are listed.  Enjoy The Lion Sleeps Tonight video, better yet sing along and move.  Expressing joy and movement throughout the day will help create nighttime comfort.  

Dirty Dancing and Wellness (video)

   Capture the essence of wellness – dancing!

Move your body – right now! Fuel your body-brain with oxygen and energy boosting hormones, enzymes, and neurotransmitters… Stand if you can… and dance! Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey will lead the way. Time of My Life from the movie Dirty Dancing is worth seeing again and dancing too!

Low Grades Linked to Dopamine Genes

Enhance Dopamine Naturally – Will this Remedy ADHD?

Newswise reports research showing genetic causes lower dopamine that can result in ADHD, depressive disorders, poor memory, etc.  Why not use natural, non drug remedies, boosting dopamine with certain foods, exercise, sleep and more, according to LiveStrong.com?  Alexis Writing contributing to eHow.com reinforces the natural approach.  See the related articles and videos.  Once again exercise prevails.  Does this suggest natural remedies for ADHD?  Good question; ask your doctor if already taking drugs to be safe.  Important.

Exercise and Improved Learning (video)

Brain science produces results!   Exercise is essential!

Dr. John Ratey, author of SPARK: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, speaking to Steven Palkin on The Agenda TV program cites research and positive results of exercise on enhanced learning and effective remedy for attention deficit, aggression, mood disorders, anxiety, and depression. For a more complete discussion, listen to Dr. Ratey’s talk at Authors at Google.