There are a few considerations that should go into the timing of medicine intake. The first of these is the tasks that have to be performed after the dose. Sedative medications should not be taken before operating heavy machinery, for example. The other important concern is taking the drugs at the best time for your body clock for optimum efficacy. Getting to know your body clock can be very helpful and is easy to do, it just requires noticing the natural flow of your energy levels.

Jet-lag and brain-fog are two cases of an unrested mind. When we do not rest and sleep properly our mind is not able to perform its proper functions and becomes confused and muddled. Sleep evolved as a means to counteract this tendency in humans and it is only through an imposed sleep cycle that one can turn a bad situation around.

Jet-lag and brain-fog are two cases of an unrested mind. When we do not rest and sleep properly our mind is not able to perform its proper functions and becomes confused and muddled. Sleep evolved as a means to counteract this tendency in humans and it is only through an imposed sleep cycle that one can turn a bad situation around.

The question of consciousness and where it is in the brain is yet to be answered. Despite huge leaps in the field of brain scanning and imaging, we are still able to locate the seat of consciousness. Understanding consciousness better would offer us great possibilities in terms of healthcare and management of patients.

The question of consciousness and where it is in the brain is yet to be answered. Despite huge leaps in the field of brain scanning and imaging, we are still able to locate the seat of consciousness. Understanding consciousness better would offer us great possibilities in terms of healthcare and management of patients.

Our brains have evolved out of that of our ancestors and they could be described as growing up and out of our old brains. That means we still have our old brains and their remnants, with us. As we evolved into cleverer hunter-gatherers, the old brain stayed on, reminding us of our fears, dangers and necessary anxieties. Steps can be taken to calm this old brain and reign in its power, such as deep breathing.

Our brains have evolved out of that of our ancestors and they could be described as growing up and out of our old brains. That means we still have our old brains and their remnants, with us. As we evolved into cleverer hunter-gatherers, the old brain stayed on, reminding us of our fears, dangers and necessary anxieties. Steps can be taken to calm this old brain and reign in its power, such as deep breathing.

Our spinal fluid has an ebb and flow that helps maintain normal brain function. The 'washing' or 'slushing' of the fluid happens mainly in deep sleep states and is what allows us to think clearly and organize our memories. This is the brain's housekeeping and although it does not prevent migraines and such, it is vital procedure in the health of the brain.

Our spinal fluid has an ebb and flow that helps maintain normal brain function. The 'washing' or 'slushing' of the fluid happens mainly in deep sleep states and is what allows us to think clearly and organize our memories. This is the brain's housekeeping and although it does not prevent migraines and such, it is vital procedure in the health of the brain.

There are strong links between our gut microbiomes and our minds. Studies show that neurochemicals help prevent autism and are an important part of the brain's development. This has been shown by testing it on mice, who remain socially immature, before being inoculated with bowel bugs. The other area that influences the mind in this way is the diet and can be improved by increased amounts of whole grains, fruit, and vegetables.