Review: A different approach to memory improvement
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 16, 2014
This book really focuses on the physical and biological aspects of memory, beginning with an explanation of current theories on how the brain works all they way down to the cellular level. The natural way according to Joel Kirkoff involves improved health through exercise and diet.How to improve your memory covers diet a lot with chapters: "Memory Enhancing Foods", "Improving Your Memory using Vitamins and Minerals", and "Memory-Enhancing Herbs".  Most of this sounds reasonable, but just reading this last night, I haven't had an opportunity to put any of these to the test.  One note on that, portions for some of herbs are not specified.For mental training, the book provided details of two different exercises or games to play and then goes on to recommend three different online games to improve brain function.  Those website are free to use.This book differently provides ideas that are new to me for enhancing memory and brain function.  I spent my entire adult life casually studying rapid learning and memory courses including books by Colin Rose, Win Wenger, and Tony Buzan.  I have to admit I was expecting some memory tricks like mnemonic devices, but those approaches are not covered in this book.At this stage all I can do is try and see.  I hope to update my review my results.