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“Your brain is the organ of your personality, character, and intelligence and is heavily involved in making you who you are.” – Dr.Daniel G. Amen (Psychiatrist and Brain Disorder Specialist)

The brain is a complex organ that controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger and every process that regulates our body. Together, the brain and spinal cord that extends from it make up the central nervous system.

The human brain color physically appears to be white, black, and red-pinkish while it is alive and pulsating. Images of pink brains are relative to its actual state.

Let’s see some facts about Human Brain!

1. Brain storage is virtually unlimited.
2. Brain contains 100 Billion Neurons.
3. We would have heard that only 10% of our brain is what we use. It is a MYTH. Actually we use all part of our brain, even while we sleep.
4. Brain weighs about 3 pound (1.3 Kg).
5. Human brain can generate approximately 20 watts of power.
6. 25% of cholesterol in our body resides in brain.
7. 60% of brain is fat.
8. Men’s brain are 10% bigger than Women’s brain.
9. Women’s brain have more grey matter and larger hippocampus which involves in emotional processing.

10. The Neocortex accounts for 76% of the Brain’s mass.
11. Brain development keeps processing until your late 40’s.
12. Human Brain is not formed fully until the age of 25.
13. Brain’s Information Processing speed is approximately 268 miles per hour.
14. Gut is your second Brain.
15. Gut bacteria makes over 30 neurotransmitters, including serotonin.

There may be lot many facts like this. From this we can understand the amazing nature of our brain and it’s significance. We all are bestowed with such a precious organ which commands all of our actions even when we are in silence.

Are we really concerned about our brain? It is said that a human being should have sharp brain and calm mind for the peace life.

Sharp/Focused brain helps to take decisions, think innovatively, logically and creatively, to identify good and bad, to control our impulses. Workout, reading, learning and unlearning, healthy diet, listening to music, plan your work and personal life – hangout with friends etc., can keep your brain healthy.

Calm Mind helps us to live peacefully without stress, to share and care, to love and show compassion, to live with humanity and humility, to help others when they are in need. Meditation, Yoga, Listening or reciting chanting, breathing exercise, listening to knowledge sessions, making yourself free to talk with your dear ones, sleep well, take it easy and win-win attitudes etc., can also helps you to keep your mind calm and steady.

Let’s be more grateful for being a human being. Know YourSELF | Grow & Glow!

In Gratitude,

N.R.Rakesh Babu
Psychologist | Doctoral Researcher
www.rakeshbabu.com | www.rbac.in

Healthy Morning to everyone!

Do we really follow the rythm of our body? Most times, we don’t listen to the rythm with which our body operates.

Haven’t you observed your body at different hours in a day? Sometimes you will be energetic, sometimes you will be lazy. Assertiveness and aggressiveness can be felt while taking decisions at different timings in a day. On some odd days, the perception, judgement, choices in decision making, some of our emotions and behaviors also get distorted.

These things can happen due to many reasons. One of those is because, of the imbalance & non-synchronized lifestyle managements. To live a balanced life—and enjoy the good health it brings—we need to keep our daily rhythms set to the age-old ayurvedic clock.

Let’s learn simple things about Ayurveda for BETTER HEALTH & Peak Productivity Performance:

Vata, Pita & Kapha are the three Doshas of the body. Perfect balance of three Doshas leads to health, imbalance in Tridosha leads to diseases. “Dosha” is a central term in Ayurveda originating from Sanskrit, which can be translated as “that which can cause problems” (literally meaning “fault” or “defect”), and which refers to three categories or types of substances that are believed to be present in a person’s body and mind.

Normally, we break our day into THREE – Work Time | Our Time | Sleep Time. However,

Ayurveda breaks a day into SIX Four-Hour Zones.

Day Starts: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Kapha Time – Cool, Heavy & Earthy

Mid Day: 10:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. – Pitta Time – Hot, Sharp and fiery “High Digestive time”

Afternoon: 02:00 p.m. to 06:00 p.m. – Vata Time – Light, Dry & Airy

Then, the cycle continues: 06:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Kapha | 10:00 p.m. to 02:00 a.m. – Pitta | 02:00 a.m. to 06:00 a.m. – Vata.

To put it simple:

• The rising (dawn) and falling (dusk) of the sun are connected to “Kapha”.
• The peak of the day (midday) and the peak of the night (midnight) are related to “Pitta”.
• The transition between night and day and between dusk and dawn is related to “Vata”.

Activities for Vata time: Vata dosha includes the elements of ether and air. This time is the best time to access the ether and spiritual connections (for those who believe in it), others can be with the nature.

02:00 a.m. – 06:00 a.m. | Cool, Heavy & Earthy

• Body prepares to wake up and gets ready for elimination. | In India, we term “Brahma muhurta”, 96 minutes before sunrise, is the best time to wake up. Brahma means knowledge and this is the time to seek knowledge.
• This is the auspicious and sacred time, the best time to meditate, visualize, and create.
• It is also the ideal time to go out for a walk and do yoga.

02:00 p.m. – 06:00 p.m. | Light, Dry & Airy

Best time for communicating, socializing, and sharing creativity. At Dusk, practice Meditation & lighter exercises. | It is best to have the last meal before 6:00 p.m.

Activities for Pitta time: Pitta dosha includes the fire and water elements. Hence, the most productive part of the day.

10:00 a.m. – 02:00 p.m. | Hot, Sharp and fiery “High Digestive time”

Ayurveda also encourages us to eat our primary meal in the middle of the day, when the fire of pitta dominates. Pitta supports our ability to digest all things—food, thoughts, and feelings.

• Pitta time is for planning, taking action, and organizing.
• Plan and execute your most physical or analytical tasks during the Pitta day hours.

10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. | Resist The Second Spell

• Let’s allow body to repair itself. Hitting the bed before 10 p.m. helps the hormones such as serotonin and melatonin to do their tasks in our body. Best time when our mind is in a subconscious state, and when we experience colorful dreams.

Activities for Kapha time: Kapha dosha comprises earth and water elements. The nature is heavy and nourishment & It is a perfect time for self-care rituals.

06:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Blissful Morning

• Rise up in the Kapha hours so as to draw prana (life force) into the body.
• Morning ablutions including full elimination should happen.
• Practice Exercises or Yoga.
• Break the Fast and get energetic and prepare for your day.

06:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Winds Down Slowly

• Slow down and assimilate your energy.
• Be with loved ones.
• If possible, a warm oil massage (Abhyanga) also adds to a feeling of heaviness that will relax your body and senses, and help you achieve deep rest.
• IMPORTANTLY: Turn off your screens and get ready to hit the bed. No activities that can go deep into your mind to disturb your sleep.

Knowledge of this Ayurvedic routine has been around for thousands of years and it has been passed down through the sciences of yoga and Ayurveda. However, our modern lifestyle has made it difficult for us to comply with natural rhythms.

These rhythms are not rules invented by Ayurveda, they are the basic needs of our body and mind. By understanding your dosha and how it functions, you can better understand how the energy around you affects your constitution and inner being.

Let’s live healthily! Wishing you all good health, peace and prosperity!

In Gratitude – N.R.Rakesh Babu | Psychologist | PhD Research Scholar

Peace Of Mind Matters!

It is up to us to start the day with the desired emotions and mindset!

Zigs – Zags will be there. However, if we decide to make it enjoyable, then the journey will be #fun. If we feel it as trouble, then we may end up in worries.

What makes a person #happy? It’s their own mindset! We know this better. Sometimes, some turbulences pass through us and these motivating mindset or attitude may get affected. The one who can withstand that with “Let Go” attitude can live peacefully. This is what we say, “Live in the present”.

Think about the output. What kind of output you need. Is it a happier one or #worrisome one? Accordingly, make yourself engaged in the present moment. This is “Mindful Thinking” or “Mindful Doing”.

When Mind Is FULL, there is no Mindfulness. Think! What actually you want – MindFull or Mindful? When we do it mindfully, with awareness, with alertness, we will be safe. Be a #Meraki.

How to become aware of such turbulence which passes through?

Learn and Practice:

1. Breathing Exercises

2. Meditation

3. Yogasanas/Other Physical Exercises

4. Eat healthy balanced food

5. Take Enough Rest.

It will keep oneself aware and alert. Thus we can be more mindful.

Mental wellness is more important or equally important as physical well-being. An equilibrium of both can give the actual happiness that a person desire and deserve.

Let’s live happily and mindfully!

In Gratitude,
N.R.Rakesh Babu
Psychologist | PhD Research Scholar
www.rakeshbabu.com | www.rbac.in