It was an ordinary day. Wearing my facial mask that I have worn for what seems like a lifetime in order to keep out the COVID virus. But, this time I have a rather unusual reason for wearing the mask. My wife has placed a piece of rosemary inside the mask to see if I can stand inhaling the odor of the rosemary branch. As I have aged, I have noticed that I have more trouble remembering things that I had no trouble with 10 or maybe even 5 years ago. Where did I put the evening paper? Where did I put my cell phone? Where is my spinal cord stimulator? How about my car keys? What do you do to help bring back you memory? Is there a magic potion or pill that I can swallow that will help me remember better? Wouldn't that be fantastic? If I can come up with something I would be a millionaire in no time. Well, the more I read, the more people are offering remedies for forgetfulness. But, do they work? I'm not so sure I believe half the stuff I read...or even any of the stuff I read about what to do to help me remember the things I used to be able to remember. So, my dear wife has read that Rosemary is known to boost brain health. If you are not familiar with the herb, Rosemary is a staple in many favorite fall recipes. The evergreen shrub, which originated in the Mediterranean and sub-Himalayan regions, is used in cooking all over the world. It can be used fresh or dried and often used as a tea. In folk medicine, it was commonly used as an herbal remedy for ailments like headaches, depression and mental and physical fatigue. Studies have found that rosemary and its compounds have a wide range of medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective. And, trials on mice show that rosemary compounds can produce a significant antidepressant effect. And for those looking for a memory boost, such as me, well...I'm hoping the rosemary that Carol placed in my Covid mask, so I can inhale it for a few hours, might help. I guess only time will tell! It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy.
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