Brain Health
What is the Brain?
The brain is the command center of the body, like a supercomputer controlling everything we do, think, and feel.
It’s made up of billions of tiny cells called neurons that communicate with each other using electrical signals.
The brain is responsible for who we are, how we think, wand what we feel
It’s made up of billions of tiny cells called neurons that communicate with each other using electrical signals.
The brain is responsible for who we are, how we think, wand what we feel
The different parts of the brain?
Different parts of the brain have specific jobs, allowing us to think, move, feel emotions, and take care of vital functions like breathing and heartbeat. We will focus on three parts: Prefrontal Cortex, Amygdala, and the Hippocampus.
Prefrontal Cortex
The PFC is a front part of the brain responsible for thinking, decision-making, and emotions. It helps us remember things, focus, and control impulses. When we learn new things, the PFC changes its connections between brain cells, allowing us to adapt and respond better to different situations.
Prefrontal Cortex
"The Wise Owl"
Significance: Just like the wise
owl, the prefrontal cortex is the
smart decision-maker of our
brain. It helps us think, plan, and
make wise choices. It’s
responsible for higher-order
cognitive functions, like an owl’s
sharp intellect.
Amygdala
The amygdala is an almondshaped brain structure in the
temporal lobe. It deals with
emotions, especially fear, and is
vital for memory and motivation
as part of the limbic system.
Amygdala
"The Guard Dog"
Significance: The amygdala acts like a
guard dog, always vigilant and alert to
potential threats. Like a guard dog
reacts quickly to protect its territory, the
amygdala is responsible for processing
emotions, particularly fear and strong
emotions. It helps us respond to
dangerous or emotional situations,
ensuring our safety and well-being
Hippocampus
The hippocampus is seahorse-shaped in the brain’s temporal lobes. It’s crucial for learning, memory, and converting short- term to long-term memories.
Hippocampus
"The Memory Elephant"
Significance: The hippocampus is like a memory elephant because it’s crucial for learning and memory. Just like how elephants have an excellent memory and can remember locations and experiences for a long time, the hippocampus helps us form and consolidate long-term memories. It acts as our brain’s memory center, converting short-term memories into long-term memories and assisting with spatial navigation, much like how elephants remember vast territories and navigate through them.
Conclusion
These three brain parts work together like a team. The amygdala tells the PFC when we feel strong emotions, and then the PFC decides how to respond. The hippocampus helps us remember how we felt and what happened, so we can learn from our experiences. When we learn something new, the PFC and hippocampus work together to store it in our memory.
Conclusion
Sometimes, the amygdala might react too strongly, making us feel scared or anxious even when there's no real danger. But the PFC can step in and calm down the amygdala, reminding us that everything is okay. On the other hand, when we face challenges, the PFC and hippocampus work hard to help us find the best solutions and remember what we've learned.
So, these brain parts are like a dream team that keeps us safe, helps us learn, and allows us to handle our emotions and decisions in the best way possible! Neurofeedback therapy helps regulate and retrain the Brain Waves in different parts of the Brain to help with optimal functioning in a safe, effective way