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Study shows meditation can improve memory loss?
http://www.wildmind.org/blogs/news/meditation-improves-cognition-in...
I came upon this article and thought it might have some relevance to OSA patients who have varying degrees of memory loss. Although this article does not refer to OSA, the condition of memory loss is commonly noted by those diagnosed with OSA and likely has some parallels. I am not sure what the meditation type: Kirtan Kriya (KK) involves, but I expect it would have some similar components to most meditation practices. The official study is expected to be published in April 2010 in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Permalink Reply by Mary Z on
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RL, I wish I had the discipline to do something to use my brain more. I have several books on how to keep the brain functioning well by exercise of the brain. The sorry thing about sleep apnea is that until someone is successfully treated for their OSA they probably can't summon the initiative for meditation or brain exercises. I appreciate the heads up about the meditation. Maybe just summoning the energy to do the daily crossword puzzle would help.
My recent bout of nose problems and the 15 days off CPAP really set me back. I'm back to no energy during the day and wanting to nap in the afternoon in spite of the Nuvigil.
Thanks,
Mary Z.
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Permalink Reply by Mike on
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good post. thanks, RL. I am going to investigate the Kirtan Kriya meditation type and find out what's involved. I'm somewhat familiar with the Transcendental Meditation (TM) type. Actually credit it with getting me through the Bar Exam, although I haven't tried it since..
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Permalink Reply by RL on
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Hi Mary,
I can relate to your difficulty with doing things that are supposed to help with mental abilities. I keep coming back to that inner voice that says "What's wrong with me?" I can make all the plans I want to, though that is challenging sometimes too. Then, if I wake up with a headache, like today for example, I have to struggle through doing the basic things before I can get to my plans. Before I know it, the day is half over! Then the feeling of worry and pressure sets in about getting things done, which leads to feeling overwhelmed, which if I'm not careful, could lead to feeling depressed. It can be a viscous cycle. So I have to remind myself to take a break, and this is where I am trying to insert the techniques I learned long ago, with biofeedback, and lately, with breathing for starters, and then maybe also, developing a meditation practice. I think the more tools I have in my tool box, the more chance I have to figure out how to get where I really want to be. That is a place of managing my physical and mental state to the point of not really having to think about whether my CPAP is working or not, and having it be routine, because it is working so well. So I think that maybe it is not as simple as just controlling my OSA/CSA, or having more patience, but for now, I think of the meditation as giving myself a mini vacation each day, a time to be nice to myself, rather than another item on the "to do" list. BTW - I also have read that simple walking is good for the brain, as is deep breathing, so starting with the most simple basics might make it more possible. We all have to start from where we are.
Mary Z said:RL, I wish I had the discipline to do something to use my brain more. I have several books on how to keep the brain functioning well by exercise of the brain. The sorry thing about sleep apnea is that until someone is successfully treated for their OSA they probably can't summon the initiative for meditation or brain exercises. I appreciate the heads up about the meditation. Maybe just summoning the energy to do the daily crossword puzzle would help.
My recent bout of nose problems and the 15 days off CPAP really set me back. I'm back to no energy during the day and wanting to nap in the afternoon in spite of the Nuvigil.
Thanks,
Mary Z.
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RL, thanks, that was a really good post. Sometimes I forget that taking a step back and relaxing is different from adding something to the to do list. Taking my boys for a walk is always relaxing and fun for all three of us. Starting from where we are is a good thing to remember. Thank you for the reminder to use the many tools I've picked up along the way.
Mary Z.
RL said:Hi Mary,
I can relate to your difficulty with doing things that are supposed to help with mental abilities. I keep coming back to that inner voice that says "What's wrong with me?" I can make all the plans I want to, though that is challenging
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