13 February, 2008

Working both sides of your brain

One way of classifying the human brain is by dividing it into two parts – right & left. The right side controls the left side of the body and vice versa. So for keeping both sides active and running; to prevent brain degeneration, it is wise to use both the sides optimally. One way of doing it is carrying out the daily functions which you normally do with the right hand, by using the left. Egs of using the opposite side could be many:-

For cooking and stirring
Carrying grocery bags

Writing (it’s more difficult)
Dialing or answering phone
Operating the computer mouse

Holding the remote
Brushing, bathing

Applying make-up or creams
Cleaning
While eating or handling the spoon

There are so many mundane activities which we do throughout the day which can be done using the hand that we normally don’t use. Try even a few and observe how your brain gets activated and focused. At first it'll seem awkward but slowly you'll be adept at using both the hands for the same thing.

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