This is a poem written by Me- especially for my students- To inform them how to take care of their brains. Dr. Farhana Shaheen

1. S A V E Y O U R B R A I N
A BRAIN'S PLEA
by Dr. Farhana Shaheen

2. This is a Brain's humble Plea
 This is a Brain's humble Plea
 "O’ Please, please take good care of Me"
 I am the most powerful organ of your body
 I send it messages- to work actively
 I wish you all could realize
 The way you are rotting me

3.  If you want me to survive- and work effectively
 I need to live in a world-Pollution Free
 Not only smoking is bad for your health
 But it is also hazardous to me

5.  Drugs, alcohol, even stress and obesity
 Are the main factors that are killing me
 Among all the diseases regarding “Brain”
 Alzheimer is my worst enemy---
 Alzheimer's disease leads to nerve cell death---
 And tissue loss, so the brain shrinks dramatically
 Organic Olive Oil, Coconut Oil and Hempseed Oil
 I recommend to take, 1-2 tablespoons daily
 All contain brain healthy fats, fibers, and proteins
 Hence they are all really essential for me

6.  I even get sick due to Noise pollution
 So, reduce the sound of music and TV
 Video games have a bad reputation---
 For wasting your time- causing brain’s rot regularly
 But there are some- to strengthen your mind-
 Like “The Big Brain Academy”

7.  Instead of playing fierce games like GTA
(Grand Theft Auto)
 Why don't you go for "Lumosity"
 These are the "Brain Games" to improve my
performance
 They build me up, and sharpen me
 Play Games like Chess, Scrabble, and Sudoku
 Using now new technology

9. READ
 Even Reading brings minds to life
 It gives you knowledge and increases my ability
 Learning to speak a new language is a powerful way
 To give the mind a stretch, if you agree
Decide to learn one new word, a day…
 …Merely to expand your mind and vocabulary

10.  (It is true that Islam not only encourages but also
requires man to seek knowledge and live in the light
of learning. Our Prophets are the sources of divine
knowledge, and the first divine revelation to Prophet
Muhammad (peace be upon him) begins with the
word “IQRA” meaning “READ”.
 Chapter:96 Surah Al-Alaq)

11.  Remember to keep your body strong
 If you want Me to be healthy
 Instead of taking lots of pills (for sickness)
 Why don't you go for "Allah's Pharmacy"

12.  Berries of all sort are good for me
 But top among all is Blueberry
 All nuts, especially Walnuts, and Almonds
 These brain foods work best for me
 If you want me to function well
 Avocados are rich in good fat and vitamin E

13.  Oh Please! Give up the Colas, and all soft drinks
 And Go for fresh juices, full of Vitamin C
 In case you need an Energy drink---
 Go for the "Miracle Juice ABC"
 The A stands for Apple, B for Beetroot
 C is for Carrot- blend, drink, and energize me

14.  Drink plenty of water, which is 85% of my weight
 Detoxify your body, to keep Me healthy
 Add apple slices in water (2 liter), with a cinnamon
stick-
 Drink daily-to rinse your body, thoroughly

17.  Eating the right morning meal---
 Can have a big impact on brainpower- Believe me
 A good breakfast- gives you a better start
 Nuts, milk, and fresh fruit are great ways to feed Me
 If you really need a quick mood-boost
 Then dark chocolate (1 ounce) is especially effective
for me

19.  A flavonoid found in cocoa beans---
 Helps in the formation of long-term memory
 Epi: an edible, natural chemical---
 Associated with neural performance and
memory---
 Is found in Cocoa beans, Blueberry and Green Tea
 Caffeine in Coffee may make you feel awake ---
 But it can harm Me a lot, if consumed regularly

20.  Adenosine is a chemical that the brain releases
 When the body needs to slow down nerve cell activity
 It is a natural sedative that reminds us-we need to
rest (or sleep)---
 When we consume caffeine, it blocks adenosine---
 ---and tricks the body, which is bad for Me

21.  Cardiovascular exercise improves blood flow to the
brain
 So plan the workouts to exercise daily
 'Green' exercise quickly boosts mental health
 So search for the places with lot of greenery

22.  And remember---
 Your brain needs rest to operate at its peak
 So a good night's sleep is essential for Me

23.  There you have it! I have just given you few very
practical ways to sharpen your mind. These
suggestions will have your brain back in tip-top
shape in no time. Why are you waiting? It is time to
get started- exercising your mental muscles!
 So----
 GET STARTED FROM TODAY- AND SAVE ME-
 Yours truly,
THE BRAIN
 By---------------------------------Dr. Farhana Shaheen