Tip of the Week 3/24-3-28

Hey Everyone!

My tip of the week has been slow in coming...I looked at LifeHack.org and other such sites, but none really fit what this blog is about. So I am going to have to come up with some blog-topic-specific tips...

But here's one to tide you over till I get the knack of efficiency...guess I'd better go back to LifeHack.org to figure that one out. :-P

Tip of the week: Use lemon balm and coffee to teach yourself a difficult topic, even within spirituality.
Why it works: Lemon balm is considered a memory aid, because it activates an important long-term memory chemical called acetylcholine. One lemon balm lasts for about an hour and a half, so taking two lemon balm gives you approximately three hours.

There are residual effects of the use of lemon balm, long after the main effects wear off, so anything you come in contact with after your study session is going to be stored in long-term memory, whether you want it to or not. So if you want to use lemon balm and coffee for study purposes, be sure and carve out 1.5-3 hrs of uninterrupted time so you get the full benefit of the herb.

Side effects: Lemon balm is a sedative, and can make you sleepy, so that's partially where the coffee comes in. Coffee also can help you focus and not get distracted.

I've used this method many times for learning subjects that are challenging to me, such as remembering subtle details of my spiritual path, or learning something not even remotely related to my path, such as geometry, algebra or programming. And I can tell you that it works.*

BB,
Rev. Kat

*Disclaimer: These statements are anecdotal and have not been formally tested in a lab setting, complete with the white coats, clipboards, Egon-Spengler glasses and rubber gloves. Seriously, folks: Please exercise caution and do your research as some herbal supplements are contraindicated for specific physical conditions. Meaning that you are putting yourself at risk if you have a specific condition and you use a supplement not recommended for use while having that condition.

(For example: epilepsy patients are advised to not use rosemary, as rosemary literally fires up the neurons in a normal person. Imagine what it would do to an epileptic whose neurons are already overactive.)

If you can, locate a licensed naturopath in your area that can help you.