Comments on: How computer games helped repair my brain lesion http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/computer-games-rehabilitate-brain/ How to learn a language and learning in general Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:10:49 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: markbiernat http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/computer-games-rehabilitate-brain/comment-page-1/#comment-19888 markbiernat Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:58:08 +0000 http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/2007/10/09/computer-games-rehabilitate-brain/#comment-19888 About computer games for my brain this is what I found out. There are some specific ones like 'brainbuilder' or free ones like an old games called "thinkfast" its on the web somewhere, the original thinkfast was very good, but what I recommend the most is, a game you really love. If you love it you will be obsessed with it. For me it is chess. I play online. I can play this for hours a day. If the games are fun you will play it and if you play it and stretch your brain. I do not meet too many chess players with brain problems. About computer games for my brain this is what I found out. There are some specific ones like ‘brainbuilder’ or free ones like an old games called “thinkfast” its on the web somewhere, the original thinkfast was very good, but what I recommend the most is, a game you really love. If you love it you will be obsessed with it. For me it is chess. I play online. I can play this for hours a day. If the games are fun you will play it and if you play it and stretch your brain. I do not meet too many chess players with brain problems.

]]> By: markbiernat http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/computer-games-rehabilitate-brain/comment-page-1/#comment-19887 markbiernat Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:12:45 +0000 http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/2007/10/09/computer-games-rehabilitate-brain/#comment-19887 @Johnny, if you have a brain lesion and MRI should show it. I could see the brain lesion on an MRI. If nothing is seen it is sub clinical but does not mean it does not exist. But if you can not see it on an MRI that is a good thing, it means its small. If you think you have problems with cognitive process try to find out why. There could be a 1000 reasons. Diagnosis is important. But generally I found there are no wonder drugs yet to regenerate your brains...yet. But the good news there is something else. They say 'time heals all wounds', well its true you know. With a lot of patience and time, and especially if you 1) work with computer games or cognitive drills and 2) have a balanced diet exercise and 3) experiment on your own what works for you - for me Phosphatidylserine (PS) and omega-3 plus, trying lion's mane, but for perhaps the most innocent effective thing for me that worked was pomegranate. I could not believe it myself. Now all these things do not repair your brain. Cognitive exercises in specific ways will make your brain repair itself, but things being on a nutrient rich 'brain diet' might help support the brain during its long repair process. @Johnny, if you have a brain lesion and MRI should show it. I could see the brain lesion on an MRI. If nothing is seen it is sub clinical but does not mean it does not exist. But if you can not see it on an MRI that is a good thing, it means its small. If you think you have problems with cognitive process try to find out why. There could be a 1000 reasons. Diagnosis is important. But generally I found there are no wonder drugs yet to regenerate your brains…yet. But the good news there is something else. They say ‘time heals all wounds’, well its true you know. With a lot of patience and time, and especially if you 1) work with computer games or cognitive drills and 2) have a balanced diet exercise and 3) experiment on your own what works for you – for me Phosphatidylserine (PS) and omega-3 plus, trying lion’s mane, but for perhaps the most innocent effective thing for me that worked was pomegranate. I could not believe it myself. Now all these things do not repair your brain. Cognitive exercises in specific ways will make your brain repair itself, but things being on a nutrient rich ‘brain diet’ might help support the brain during its long repair process.

]]> By: johnny kirpalani http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/computer-games-rehabilitate-brain/comment-page-1/#comment-19883 johnny kirpalani Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:20:12 +0000 http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/2007/10/09/computer-games-rehabilitate-brain/#comment-19883 Hello Everyone, I am currently dealing with memory issues and logical processing issues. I am going crazy finding doctors, supplements, and anything else that may help me "regenerate my brain." Although I do not have any concrete proof of this, I am convinced that I may have brain lesions in parts of my brain dedicated to short and long-term memory. If anyone can offer any help or advice, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, John Hello Everyone,

I am currently dealing with memory issues and logical processing issues. I am going crazy finding doctors, supplements, and anything else that may help me “regenerate my brain.” Although I do not have any concrete proof of this, I am convinced that I may have brain lesions in parts of my brain dedicated to short and long-term memory. If anyone can offer any help or advice, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,

John

]]> By: Lion’s mane mushrooms for the brain http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/computer-games-rehabilitate-brain/comment-page-1/#comment-18013 Lion’s mane mushrooms for the brain Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:48:01 +0000 http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/2007/10/09/computer-games-rehabilitate-brain/#comment-18013 [...] back as I read Lion’s mane mushrooms should have a positive affect on your brain, and I had a brain lesion. Also I am always looking for ways to increase cognitive function as it is good for language [...] [...] back as I read Lion’s mane mushrooms should have a positive affect on your brain, and I had a brain lesion. Also I am always looking for ways to increase cognitive function as it is good for language [...]

]]> By: markbiernat http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/computer-games-rehabilitate-brain/comment-page-1/#comment-15677 markbiernat Fri, 30 May 2008 15:44:08 +0000 http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/2007/10/09/computer-games-rehabilitate-brain/#comment-15677 @researchinglesions It is very important to know what the cause is. The term brain lesion is a general term. What does the MRI show and what region of the brain is the lesion in? I am not a doctor nor do I pretend to be, but I had a decade plus personal experience with a brain lesion so I know something. I think the first thing is 1) What is going on in the physical brain and is it stable? 2) What is the cause? There are many things that can help and many things that have no affect. I have tried most. But I would need to know how the physical brain has changed (is changing) before I can understand any of the symptoms. @researchinglesions It is very important to know what the cause is. The term brain lesion is a general term. What does the MRI show and what region of the brain is the lesion in? I am not a doctor nor do I pretend to be, but I had a decade plus personal experience with a brain lesion so I know something. I think the first thing is 1) What is going on in the physical brain and is it stable? 2) What is the cause? There are many things that can help and many things that have no affect. I have tried most. But I would need to know how the physical brain has changed (is changing) before I can understand any of the symptoms.

]]> By: researchinglesions http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/computer-games-rehabilitate-brain/comment-page-1/#comment-15473 researchinglesions Thu, 29 May 2008 15:45:40 +0000 http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/2007/10/09/computer-games-rehabilitate-brain/#comment-15473 My girlfriend was recently diagnosed with brain lesions, and experiences numbness and tingling sensation on her leg and arm from time to time, it's not constant but it's there. She also sees spots on a momentary basis. I've been on her case about eating, but she's had a lack of appetite, aside from pomegranate juices, is there anything else that you've discovered that may have helped in your recovery process?... They have not made a final determination as to what the lesions could be, might be migranes, but I'm trying to push her to eat more, since birds eat more then she does. Congratulations on your recovery. My girlfriend was recently diagnosed with brain lesions, and experiences numbness and tingling sensation on her leg and arm from time to time, it’s not constant but it’s there. She also sees spots on a momentary basis. I’ve been on her case about eating, but she’s had a lack of appetite, aside from pomegranate juices, is there anything else that you’ve discovered that may have helped in your recovery process?… They have not made a final determination as to what the lesions could be, might be migranes, but I’m trying to push her to eat more, since birds eat more then she does.

Congratulations on your recovery.

]]> By: Brain oil http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/computer-games-rehabilitate-brain/comment-page-1/#comment-12846 Brain oil Mon, 05 May 2008 15:30:17 +0000 http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/2007/10/09/computer-games-rehabilitate-brain/#comment-12846 [...] have written about my brain lesion and how it took a long time to get back my cognitive function.  One of my most recent discoveries [...] [...] have written about my brain lesion and how it took a long time to get back my cognitive function.  One of my most recent discoveries [...]

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/computer-games-rehabilitate-brain/comment-page-1/#comment-10877 Anonymous Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:37:46 +0000 http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/2007/10/09/computer-games-rehabilitate-brain/#comment-10877 In 2005 I released a fun little puzzle game called Ping Ball. It took me 9 months of spare time to write, and I did all the coding down to the hand tuned assembler code for the blitters, and even render the sprites myself with Povray. It was the first ...I felt not only playing but creating the game helped. In 2005 I released a fun little puzzle game called Ping Ball. It took me 9 months of spare time to write, and I did all the coding down to the hand tuned assembler code for the blitters, and even render the sprites myself with Povray. It was the first …I felt not only playing but creating the game helped.

]]> By: markbiernat http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/computer-games-rehabilitate-brain/comment-page-1/#comment-5976 markbiernat Sat, 29 Mar 2008 12:26:05 +0000 http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/2007/10/09/computer-games-rehabilitate-brain/#comment-5976 @Karen, Just remember that when it comes to neurology, breakthoughs are coming at leaps and bounds, so do not lose hope. There is always hope. The people I know with MS got benefit from various DHA - essential oils, but I think you know this, and exercises with the brain and body. I am a pomegranate fanatic, I think there is some sort of super anti oxidant in fresh pomegranate juice that helps the brain. http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/2007/08/08/pomegranate-juice-beneficial-boosting-memory/ About being depressed well, I just said, if this is what God wants of me, this is what God wants. Kinda fatalistic but I believe like the story of Job that many times we are tested and tried only to have a better life latter. Which I do. Regarding being a 80s person, me too, ok maybe 70s a little too, it was a great time. Thanks for your comments regarding how computer games helped repair my brain lesion. @Karen, Just remember that when it comes to neurology, breakthoughs are coming at leaps and bounds, so do not lose hope. There is always hope. The people I know with MS got benefit from various DHA – essential oils, but I think you know this, and exercises with the brain and body. I am a pomegranate fanatic, I think there is some sort of super anti oxidant in fresh pomegranate juice that helps the brain. http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/2007/08/08/pomegranate-juice-beneficial-boosting-memory/
About being depressed well, I just said, if this is what God wants of me, this is what God wants. Kinda fatalistic but I believe like the story of Job that many times we are tested and tried only to have a better life latter. Which I do.
Regarding being a 80s person, me too, ok maybe 70s a little too, it was a great time. Thanks for your comments regarding how computer games helped repair my brain lesion.

]]> By: Karen http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/computer-games-rehabilitate-brain/comment-page-1/#comment-5916 Karen Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:49:50 +0000 http://www.claritaslux.com/blog/2007/10/09/computer-games-rehabilitate-brain/#comment-5916 Thank you - I am a 34 model who has just been told (3 months ago) that I have lesions on my brain - Symptoms are Still neck / burn on spine, so if you have guessed Probable MS, then you were right! I have been in a rut for 3 months...simply depressed, However I am also an 80's girl who LOVES Tetris so thank you for sharing your story! I have been telling myself that there has to be away to shrink these things or get rid of them. THANK YOU! Thank you – I am a 34 model who has just been told (3 months ago) that I have lesions on my brain – Symptoms are Still neck / burn on spine, so if you have guessed Probable MS, then you were right! I have been in a rut for 3 months…simply depressed, However I am also an 80’s girl who LOVES Tetris so thank you for sharing your story! I have been telling myself that there has to be away to shrink these things or get rid of them.

THANK YOU!

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