The brain has the centers for our faculties and senses. The main control centers for body processes are in the brain stem. Nerve centers in the medulla regulate such body functions as breathing, heartbeat and blood flow.
When the brain is diseased, the body cannot function properly. All the brain’s functions depend on the normal action of neurotransmitters. An excess or deficiency of any transmitter may lead to serious disorder in thought, mood or behavior. Studies have suggested that chemical imbalances in the brain play a significant role in several types of mental illness. Mostly physical reasons cause this. But emotional, nervous and social tensions can also cause the mind not to function well, resulting in ill health, pain and disorders and these we can create unnecessarily for ourselves.
The mind can be cared for by keeping relaxed and free from tension. There is a lot of strain and stress in modern living. People live in a continual state of fear also whether it is fear of failure or poverty or whatever. This state of fear affects the person and could make him or her hypersensitive. It could start problems like migraine or high blood pressure. As the brain controls the body, it should be clear and free from confusion and tension. For this it is necessary to keep the mind busy in creative things, keeping away from idleness for it is true that an idle mind is the devil’s workshop. One should remain busy but not overworked.
Pursuit of a hobby that he likes and that fulfills should also be followed, specially a creative hobby. This refreshes the mind and keeps it occupied as well as relaxed. Creative work gives a satisfaction and increases the confidence of a person. Self assurance is very necessary not only for success but also for mental peace and maturity.
Yoga and meditation can help a person keep his mind in the semblance of tranquility which will help him to be focused in whatever he does. Concentration will improve and a person can think better with more clarity for tension warps the process of thinking, analyzing and one should be strong mentally also and for this one should be brave and courageous and not succumb to the many fears of this life. Faith can make it easy for individuals to accept the vicissitudes of life with sangfroid equanimity without losing their mental equilibrium. Laughter helps too with a sense of humor that makes light of the problems of life and make it easier to deal with those problems.