i am a 12 year old girl and i have state wide tests on monday. i have been studying everything.. but i was wondering if theres some type of vitamin or something i can take in the morning to boost my brain power, etc. THANKS!
2007-02-24 05:33:21 · 10 answers · asked by jayden_327 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Standards & Testing
ginkgo biloba, but you are 12 and shouldnt need it. get plenty of sleep and have a good breakfast. that should do you just fine. good luck on your tests.
2007-02-24 05:42:44 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot of people are mentioning ginkgo biloba but if you have your test on monday there is nothing you can do two days in advance. You have to have a certain about of ginkgo biloba in your system for a period of time for you to see its effects. I would say that your best bet would be to try and go to sleep at about the same time you would for school today and tomorrow, that way you have some type of sleeping pattern in the works. You cant expect too much since its only two days. I recommend that in the future you should not rely on anything to give you any additional brain power. You are 12 years old and believe me, your brain has got a lot of power right now you just need to learn how to apply it. One other thing, your study techniques will help a lot in doing well for your exam. Try and have someone ask you questions, this will really test how much you have absorbed so far. Wish you lots of luck.
2007-02-24 16:03:26 · answer #2 · answered by R.S. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing that will boost your brain power in a day or two.
The one thing that I can suggest, get plenty of sleep, relax and do deep breathing exercises four times a day. It's a proven fact that as you stress out over something your breathing is too shallow and doesn't give enough oxygen to all of your cells, even your brain cells.
During the next two days lay flat on your back and start breathing slowly in through your nose until you filled your lungs, expand your belly as your're breathing in and then slowly release the breath through your mouth. Do this several times a day and before you go to sleep. Have a protein rich breakfast on Monday morning, preferably two eggs and two strips of bacon, 1 slice of toast.
Nothing with sugar, sugar gets you up really fast and then you slide down and get too tired. Take a multiple vitamin and you should be fine. During the exam don't forget to breathe.
Good Luck! You're going to be fine.
2007-02-24 13:49:43 · answer #3 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get plenty of sleep the night before, avoid "cramming" either you know it or you don't.... it just adds stress that you don't need. Go into the test rested, calm, hydrated with plenty of water, relaxed and confident that you've studied and will do well.
2007-02-24 14:40:41 · answer #4 · answered by Porterhouse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is too close to your exam time for vitamins to take hold
But I will tell you what has helped me in the past.
I NEVER, EVER, STUDY ON THE DAY BEFORE AN EXAM.
I find my mind needs the time off to organize everything into findable slots in my brain.
that's my advice, Take it or not.
2007-02-24 13:54:57 · answer #5 · answered by bob shark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat a couple of bananas in the morning. Also, I've heard that chocolate helps with that...a little. Good luck.
2007-02-28 13:40:32 · answer #6 · answered by 12string 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ginko baloba...(not sure or spelling)
Overview
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is one of the oldest living tree species and its leaves are among the most extensively studied botanicals in use today. Unlike many other medicinal herbs, ginkgo leaves are not frequently used in their crude state, but rather, in the form of a concentrated, standardized ginkgo biloba extract (GBE). In Europe, GBE is among the best-selling herbal medications and it ranks within the top five of all prescriptions written in France and Germany.
Ginkgo has been used in traditional medicine to treat circulatory disorders and enhance memory. Scientific studies throughout the years lend support to these traditional uses. Emerging evidence suggests that GBE may be particularly effective in treating ailments associated with decreased blood flow to the brain, particularly in elderly individuals. Laboratory studies have shown that GBE improves blood circulation by dilating blood vessels and reducing the stickiness of blood platelets.
Ginkgo leaves also contain two types of chemicals (flavonoids and terpenoids) believed to have potent antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are substances that scavenge free radicals -- damaging compounds in the body that alter cell membranes, tamper with DNA, and even cause cell death. Free radicals occur naturally in the body, but environmental toxins (including ultraviolet light, radiation, cigarette smoking, and air pollution) can also increase the number of these damaging particles. Free radicals are believed to contribute to a number of health problems including heart disease and cancer as well as Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Antioxidants such as those found in ginkgo can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause.
Based on studies conducted in laboratories, animals, and humans, professional herbalists may recommend ginkgo for the following health problems
2007-02-24 13:38:16 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No there isn't but get lotsa sleep and each until your full;often working with a growling stomach isn't fun. If you have time do some medatation or yoga- it calms the mind!Good Luck!
2007-02-24 13:37:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read somewhere that said eating mangos are good for students preparing for test. I just dont remember the reason.
2007-02-24 19:47:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok just sleep great have a good breakfast but there nothing that will make u pass a test
2007-02-24 15:44:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋