More Free Scottish Records

Below are extracts from OPR’s purchased mostly from LDS who were additional entries on pages I ordered. Free to search and copy.

SCOTTISH MARRIAGES

1906 21 September 32 Law? Coburg Place, Edinburgh United Free church of Scotland
William ELLIS, Van Driver, Widower, 28 of 12 Haug Street Edinburgh Parents Stephen ELLIS, Chimney Sweep and Catherine ELLIS MS ANDERSON
Helen LAIDLAW, domestic Servant, Spinster, 26 of same place Parents Robert LAIDLAW, Tailor (deceased) and Mary LAIDLAW MS CALDER Witnesses Helen Warrack THOMSON and Gavin SCOTT

1919 5 May at Douglas Hotel, Glasgow by terms of United Free Church Ref 64410/1108 Robert Henry GIRVAN grounds assistant Bachelor, 31, 550 Springburn Rd, Glasgow Parents William GIRVAN, joiner and Christina GIRVAN MS STEWART Married Jean BLAIR spinster, 31, of 76 St John St Craighall Road, Glasgow Parents Archibald BLAIR, Engineer and Isabella BLAIR MS MACINTYRE (deceased) Witnesses Catherine McLaren BLAIR and John A DAWSON

1859 MARRIAGES IN THE PARISH OF STIRLING IN THE BURGH OF STIRLING PAGE 72

No 143 George MALCOM on 9 December, 22, parents James MALCOM, Dyke Builder and Christian maiden name BEVERIDGE To Janet MCLEOD, 21, Spinster, parents Daniel MCLEOD, Mason Master and Mary maiden name GRAHAM

No 144 William TODD on 9 December, 46,Farm Servant, of Muckhart, Widower parents William TODD, Farm Servant, decd, Isabella SMITH deceased To Elizabeth MARSHALL, 24, Farm servant, Spinster of Muckhart, parents Robert MARSHALL, Lime Miner and Elizabeth SPEEDY deceased.

SCOTTISH DEATHS

1857 DEATHS IN THE PARISH OF CLACKMANNAN IN THE COUNTY OF CLACKMANNAN PAGE 2

No 4 Elizabeth Helen Davidson DOBBIE January 23 at Clackmannan F, 3, parents Alexander DOBBIE, Weigher at a Colliery and Jane maiden name WATSON Deceased

No 5 William DOBBIE, Dresser of Cast Iron Goods (Married, January 26 at Bankhead, M, 45, parents William DOBBIE, Furnace Keeper, Deceased and Christian maiden name DONALDSON Decd. Informant Jean DOBBIE sister

1858DEATHS IN THE PARISH OF ALLOA IN THE COUNTY OF CLACKMANNAN PAGE 15

No 44 Janet BAXTER (Widow) on March 5 at King Street, Alloa Y, 76 parents David WYLIE, Shoemaker Deceased and Christian WYLIE maiden name INGLIS Decd. Informant James BENNET Grandson

No 45 Mary TOD March 4 at Alloa Single, F, 26, parents William Tod, Candle Maker and Elizabeth maiden name FORBES

1859 DEATHS IN THE PARISH OF SCOONIE IN THE COUNTY OF FIFE PAGE 1

No 1 Betty DRUMMOND Pauper (widow) January 17 at No 2 Old Inn Wynd, Leven F, 79, parents John RAMSAY, Agricultural Labourer decd and Magdaline maned name SMART Decd. Informant Mary OSWALD daughter

No 2. Christian FULLERTON (Wife and Agricultural Labourer) Married on January 14 at Burnside, Cothouse? F, 66 parents Robert SCOTT, Brewer Master Decd and Elspit maiden name BIRRELL decd. Informant William FULLERTON, husband

No 3 Jane VANNAT (Wife of a Seaman Merchant Services) Married on January 11 at Fourth St, Leven F, 32, parents David CHARLES, shoemaker Master, decd and Jean maiden name MILLAR. Informant David CHARLES Brother

1859 DEATHS IN THE PARISH OF KINROSS IN THE COUNTY OF KINROSS PAGE 8

No 8 May? STEEDMAN (Married to David STEEDMAN, Shoemaker) On March 12 AT Kinross f, 32, parents John ROBERTSON, Weaver deceased and Jean maiden name RUSSELL.

No 9 David SHARP (Single) on March 12 at Kinross M,21/2 yrs, parents John SHARP, Weaver and Christian maiden name DRUMMOND

1859 DEATHS IN THE PARISH OF FOSSOWAY IN THE COUNTY OF KINROSS PAGE 8


No 22 Jean CRAWFORD (married) Dec 23rd at Blairingone F, 49 parents Andrew CAIRNS, Wright and Anne CAIRNS maiden name BURNS

1859 DEATHS IN THE PARISH OF ALLOA IN THE COUNTY OF CLACKMANNAN PAGE 1

No 2 Dugald BATTISON, Labourer, single January 16 at Alloa, M, 26, parents James BATTISON, Labourer and Agnes maiden name MCFARLANE Decd

No 3 Cecilia GRAIGIE January 9, Single at Forth Street, Alloa F, 34 parents James CRAIGIE Sea Captain, Deceased and Henrietta maiden name MELDRUM Decd
1861 DEATHS IN THE PARISH OF CLACKMANNAN IN THE COSUNTY OF CLACKMANNAN PAGE 31

No 91 October 20 Parish of Clackmannan James STEIN at Coalfauld M 6 yrs parents James STEIN, Foreman and Margaret STEIN MS NICOLS

No 92 November 8 Parish of Clackmannan Margaret HUNTER at Fishcross F 21 mos. Parents David HUNTER, Coalminer and Helen HUNTER MS PATERSON
No 93 November 12 Parish of Clackmannan Janet RAMSAY at Riccarton F 2 yrs parents Thomas Wilson RAMSAY, Blacksmith and Ann RAMSAY MS HUNTER

Free Transcripts of births Clackmannan, Stirling, Edinburgh Scotland

Unfortunately I lost a lot of my web pages some months ago of free transcripts and information relating to Clackmannan, Scotland and nearby places.  I am pleased to say that some births have now been retrieved and are available at www.howdiie.com under Clackmannan Births.  Hope they are of help to someone as they contain more information about the families in a lot of cases eg
No 88 Robert ALLAN Male on July 11th at Duke Street parents William ALLAN,
Weigher at a Colliery, 38 yrs, born Westfield, Parish of Clackmannan and Jane M.S. FOTHERINHAM her 7th child – 31 yrs born Clackmannan. Married 1837
1870 BIRTHS IN THE DISTRICT OF ST CLEMENT IN THE BURGH OF DUNDEE PAGE NO 41
No 121 Matthew Deas STEWART on 2 February at 33 Castle Street, Dundee M, parents James STEWART, Lithographer and Ann M.S. DUNDEE married 1863 Nov 5 Dundee

The latest craze Decluttering

Over the last few months I have been going through the house and trying to declutter - having gathered up so much over the years and taking up hobbies and crafts adds to the number of items that are stored away in cupboards under tables in shelving and so on.  I was interested to read about the  Marie Kondos ideas and the fad she has created.  One point she mentions is not to go room by room but by items now that did make sense to me.  As I set out to clean out particular cupboards and some how ended up bogged down on how to sort and what to do with all the variety of items.  So yes item by item makes a lot of sense.  I am not sure how I would go with her folding tecnique's maybe too time consuming or maybe one would get use to it, the idea being that items are folded many times which reduces creasing and then stored upright saving space.  This included underwear, singlets, t-shirts. nightwear as well as jeans which I hang?? But all food for thought.

So I off to get started in the wardrobe but a reminder after you have de-cluttered you need to decide how you are going to dispose of your items.  One needs to be considerate of the charity stores who are only too happy to take items that are of use but unfortunately, some people are using these charities as rubbish dumps.

Some suggestions from me are

1. Take photo's and sell on line just protect your privacy at all times
2. Offer for free to selling groups in your area on a pick up basis only again protect your privacy at all times.
3. Offer to family or friends
4. If you have sufficient to fill your boot consider a boot sale in your area
5. If you have lots of variety consider a garage sale

Happy de-cluttering but remember if you love an item or it brings you joy don't throw it out.

Poke Time. Food for the soul

I have recently been introduced to Poke and it was such a wonderful experience.  The food is very flavorsome, healthy, offering a variety of dishes which can be served in a bowl or a wrap.
The food is served in stations by different people and you can make up your own menu as you go if you want.  First up we had a choice of white rice, black rice, quinoa or noodles.  Next station choice of protein chicken, various types of fish or tofu, then next station the salad bar, then chose from a variety of sauces including sesame oil, wasabi, chilli, olive oil and finished with toppings which included avocado, sesame seeds and more.

I was impressed by the cleanliness and the manner in which the food was stored and served. A truly delicious meal whereby you can have as little or as many ingredients as you wish.

I can see this as becoming extremely popular across all age groups.

Vegetable Soup homemade and very tasty

VEGETABLE SOUP AND NOODLES

INGREDIENTS

Half chopped brown onion skin included

Head off half a celery bunch roughly chopped

One carrot with skin left on sliced 

Handful of fresh parsley

Handful of fresh thyme

METHOD

Placed all the above ingredients into  a pressure cooker and added water to cover about an inch above the vegetables.  Brought to the boil before placing on the lid then cooked in the pressure cooker for 5 minutes.  Left to cool and placed in the refrigerator overnight.

Next day strain the vegetables from the stock and discard. Add half a grated carrot, small can of champignons stems and pieces, handful of curly parsley with stems removed and chopped finely, 1 teaspoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon soya sauce.  Cook for 15 minutes on low heat then add 2 serves of egg noodles and cook them as directed, 3 minutes.  Test for taste and add more oyster sauce if required.  I did not add salt as this is in the soya sauce.  Serves 3 to 4.  Let sit for a few minutes after serving as is very hot.   ENJOY

 

Healthy and good for you or not. Tempeh - what is it!! Is it good for you.

I have just been searching around on line and notice Tempeh BLT Sandwiches where trending. I had no idea what Tempeh was so had to investigate further. It is a soybean product the same as Tofu but instead uses the whole soybean which is fermented and is different in texture and nutrition originating from Indonesia. So we now have a vegeterian version of the BLT sandwich which according to Healthline is very good for us being high in protein, probiotics and vitamins and minerals.  I also noted they can also be made from various beans or a combination of including wheat.  So a word of caution to anyone with wheat alergies to ensure they do not have one that is not made from soybeans only.


Temphey can be cooked in a variety of ways

• First I read that the bitterness need to be removed from it by simmering in stock or water for 10 minutes then cooking as required.
• Can be coated in a blend of spices and pan fried until crispy such as in a Tempeh BLT Sandwich where Tempeh is substituted for the bacon.
• It can be used with salad, in taco's, in teriyaki and so on so is quite versatile

I have not tried this before so will look out with interest in the supermarket next time I am shopping to see if I can find some to try. I am interested in the fact that they are a source of natural probiotic which is good for the tummy, good for the gut and can help alleviate irritable bowel syndrone along with reducing fat in the stomach according to research.  I am not vegeterian but I do love my vegetables and often have a meat free meal whereby I use mushrooms in lieu of meat or just stir fry up a frozen packet of stir fry vegetables and add some spice such as chilli or sesame oil.

Healthy Eating
Jenny Mortimer

Sources:  https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/tempeh, http://www.chooseveg.com/16-delicious-things-to-cook-with-tempeh, https://www.blueapron.com/recipes/smoked-tempeh-b-l-t-sandwiches-with-tomato-cucumber-salad, http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=126

ART SHOW AT MALENY SHOW 2017

The Ten Commandments for Shoppers in Supermarkets

1. Thou Shalt not walk backwards when in store
2. Thou Shalt not park your trolley in the middle of the aisle
3. Thou Shalt not prop exactly where I want to shop
4. Thou Shalt not walk double abreast in an aisle
5. Thou Shalt not block my way when I am trying to wheel my trolley down an aisle
6. Thou Shalt not barge into me with a trolley
7. Thou Shalt not pack shelves while I am shopping
8. Thou Shalt not place obsticles in aisles
9. Thou Shalt not use the supermarket as a meeting place
10. Thou Shalt not push in before me when at the checkout

How to copy photos from ipad to windows computer

I have been having trouble for ages trying to get information and in particulars photo's off my ipad or iphone onto my laptop which has windows 10. I came across a solution which I would like to share with you. It does not seem to be permanent but it works.

Attach ipad to computer via usb port then on computer
Go to Control Panel (right click mouse on first icon at bottom of screen),
click on view printers and devices,
Scroll down if you need to and you should find your ipad
Right click mouse on ipad icon and select troubleshooting
the computer will start "detecting problems"
after a bit it will ask fix this problem or ignore
So select the fix.

Your ipad will now be visible in File Explorer(left click on the first icon at bottom of screen) Click on the ipad, and click on in my case the first or second icon to find what you want. Good Luck

Why is Microsoft Edge default for opening pdf files and how to fix

Hi I have been battling with this problem for awhile well ever since changing to Windows 10 and now today I was opening files and the screen was blank so after googling I found a fix which I will share below Apparantly if there are updates this can change back so just be aware and keep some notes of how your fixed the problem. Here we go goodluck. Right click on mouse and select Search, type in Default Programs, in the column on left hand side under System select Default Apps, then RH column select Choose Default apps by type, LH side scroll down to .pdf, RH click on Microsoft Edge to connect, Select the option you want and I selected Adobe Reader. All done.

Ramsay's of Clackmannan

It has been awhile since I researched this family but as I received an email recently thanking me for putting the information on line as it helped them find a family connection that had been eluding them here is a link for you family history researchers Other names connected are Taylor, Ferguson, McKenzie, Norrie mainly around Clackmannan, Saline, Fife, Fossway and Tullibole. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me by leaving a reply to this post. Cheers
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"Getting started - why go online? Keen to start your family tree, you type the name of an ancestor into a search engine, and literally hundreds of> websites come back at you. Some are free, some pay-per-view, some subscription - and suddenly you don't know where to begin. There is an overwhelming amount of information on the internet, and it's difficult to know which of the pay-for services are of value to you. It is fair to say that most genealogy sites for which you have to pay have some worth - it just depends whether they are going to be worthwhile for you. Here are some tips and guidelines to help make order out of the chaos so you can make the right choice when it comes to selecting your website. The bottom line in genealogical research is that you are going to have to pay for it. You cannot manage without the basic building blocks of certificates and census returns, and money can be liberally spent in travelling to archives, paying online fees, hiring private researchers and whatever else you deem necessary as you continue your research. But there are good reasons why more and more genealogists are going online. There is a wealth of material available on the web, and it is being added to every day. Databases and search engines make information accessible in a way in which it wasn't before: searches that used to take weeks or months now take only a few minutes. And sometimes it's cheaper and easier to do what you can online and in your own time than travelling to archives and bowing to time pressure there. You may find that you can use online resources for free or more cheaply at archives, but is it worth the time and expense of travelling there? And you will still have to pay for the photocopying! First of all, there are lots of excellent free resources used by genealogists - here is a small selection: www.freebmd.org.uk for some birth, marriage and death indexes for England and Wales.. www.familysearch.org for the vast international genealogy website run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints www.rootsweb.com for genealogy chat and all kinds of relevant information." I would also like to add to this that the use of mailing lists is a marvelous way to find answers and the people on these mailing lists are extremely generous and it is not unusual to receive scans of original documents from lookups by someone who lives close to an archive. Or offer to post a copy of original documents. I have been amazed at peoples generosity. "What goes around come around" Here are some tips about recording your research and I find is still very relavent to me today some 15 years later. genitips

"Getting started - why go online? Keen to start your family tree, you type the name of an ancestor into a search engine, and literally hundreds of> websites come back at you. Some are free, some pay-per-view, some subscription - and suddenly you don't know where to begin. There is an overwhelming amount of information on the internet, and it's difficult to know which of the pay-for services are of value to you. It is fair to say that most genealogy sites for which you have to pay have some worth - it just depends whether they are going to be worthwhile for you. Here are some tips and guidelines to help make order out of the chaos so you can make the right choice when it comes to selecting your website. The bottom line in genealogical research is that you are going to have to pay for it. You cannot manage without the basic building blocks of certificates and census returns, and money can be liberally spent in travelling to archives, paying online fees, hiring private researchers and whatever else you deem necessary as you continue your research. But there are good reasons why more and more genealogists are going online. There is a wealth of material available on the web, and it is being added to every day. Databases and search engines make information accessible in a way in which it wasn't before: searches that used to take weeks or months now take only a few minutes. And sometimes it's cheaper and easier to do what you can online and in your own time than travelling to archives and bowing to time pressure there. You may find that you can use online resources for free or more cheaply at archives, but is it worth the time and expense of travelling there? And you will still have to pay for the photocopying! First of all, there are lots of excellent free resources used by genealogists - here is a small selection: www.freebmd.org.uk for some birth, marriage and death indexes for England and Wales.. www.familysearch.org for the vast international genealogy website run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints www.rootsweb.com for genealogy chat and all kinds of relevant information." I would also like to add to this that the use of mailing lists is a marvelous way to find answers and the people on these mailing lists are extremely generous and it is not unusual to receive scans of original documents from lookups by someone who lives close to an archive. Or offer to post a copy of original documents. I have been amazed at peoples generosity. "What goes around come around" Here are some tips about recording your research and I find is still very relavent to me today some 15 years later. genitips

ALKALINE DIET - IS THIS THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

I have been reading about how to reverse the acidity in blood to an alkaline level that will promote
energy, get rid of gas and bloating, cure gerd, improve the digestive system , help with athritis and general aches and pains and lose weight.  Wow - so is this the way of the future for all of us or maybe the older generation or is this the cure for the overweight.  I am not sure that I believe all these claims but I could do with more energy for one so I am going to investigate further.  There is a supplement on the market something greens which may or may not work but is one of those long, long winded adds that go on and on and then at the end reveal the product they are trying to sell.  So I figure this may not be the way to go but to look at the diet itself.  I have only just touched on it and it looks a little involved but mainly as I see it, it involves eating the correct combination of foods to reduce the acidity in our blood cells.

I found a list of alkaline foods below

• Examples of Alkalining Vegetables: Beets, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Kale, Lettuce, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Spinach
• Examples of Alkalizing Fruits: Apple, Banana, Berries, Cantaloupe, Grapes, Melon, Lemon, Orange, Peach, Pear, Watermelon
• Alkalizing Protein: Almonds, Chestnuts, Tofu
• Alkalizing Spices: Cinnamon, Curry, Ginger, Mustard, Sea Salt

Now to work out the correct way to eat these foods and with what. Is anyone out there on this diet and can they help me out here.  Would be greatly appreciated

Word for Today

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Pulchritudinous meaning physically beautiful
Richard Burton used it to describe his first impression of Elizabeth Taylor: "... the most astonishingly self-contained, pulchritudinous, remote, removed, inaccessible woman I had ever seen."



Sources:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/top-10-unusually-long-words-vol-2

Let's Get Serious and Save on our weekly Shop

I am becoming more and more guilty about waste in the kitchen.  As hard as I try I am always tossing something out whether it be left over's or vegetables that have gone rotten.  Bread and Milk are okay as I always use them before they are out of date and a tip about freezing bread if you take a whole loaf out of the freezer to rethaw it will go mouldy in no time.

So that being said, what to do?  Saw some good ideas on the morning TV show and so decided is time I pursued my earlier thoughts on cutting down on the number of times I go to the supermarket a week which for me is almost daily and if I only go in for one thing sure as hell come out with a bundle.

My List of things to do to get me on track and you if you think it will help.

1. Decide how often to shop weekly or fortnightly for me it will be weekly because fresh fruit and vegetables will not always keep for a fortnight especially when you don't really know how they have been stored.  So weekly and this week I will try the market's for my fruit and vegetable to compliment those in the local supermarket that does have some nice fresh stuff.
2. Draw up a menu for the week.  I am not going to cover every meal as I have tried that before and end up with too much because I go out to friends or eat out so let's say 5 days of meals.
3. Then accordingly write out your shopping list 
4. Have some fun with all this and it should stick especially if you start to save money which can go towards little luxuries or into a fund or to get out of debt

 Bit like a New Years resolution just a bit late or should that be a bit early!!

Till next time
 Have fun, eat well and be happy
Yours Howdiie

Grown in our backyard 

Father's Day - what would Dad like

So what are you going to get Dad this Father's Day.  Have you given it any thought? Are you too busy to look around?  Well take five and remember it is his day so a little thought into what he would like would be so nice.  Here are some suggestions below.

A get together for a breakfast or lunch out - your shout would be very nice.
Lunch at the beach again your shout with a game of cricket or a long walk along the sand.
If you cannot get together well post a parcel so that it arrives in time but forget the sweets, chocolates, socks, shaving cream, slippers and pj's.

1. Gift Card are not such a bad idea especially for the older Dad's/Granddad's who are hard to buy for such as to Bunning's depending on their interests.
2.  Seat Cover such as lambs wool but only if you know what he likes and wants otherwise forget it. They are made for the car make and model.
3. Tag Trackers for Dad's who are always losing keys, misplacing glasses, wallet and so on. Just type in Tag Trackers in the search engine to see what is available there is a range in price, some limitations as to distance covered but good for around the house .
4. Something for the garden such as a garden fork, garden rake, if you know Dad's old one is about to break or has been taped up once too often!! Would be a nice gift.
5. Has he got old records he cannot play?  Depending on budget a record player that plays 45's and LP's would be nice.

So hope these few ideas help of course, if your Dad is into a particular sport/hobby there is probably something that you could buy along that line that he would love.  Have a great day.

KACHCHE HALDI KA ACHAAR -TUMERIC PICKLES

Found this simple recipe when looking at ways to incorporate fresh tumeric into or with a meal.
It is an Indian Pickle which is used as an accompaniment.Three ingredients Tumeric sliced finely, lemon juice to cover and a little salt. Mix all ingredients
together and place in a jar leave for one week and shake every day to mix.
Tumeric is said to be good for many conditions is an anti-inflammatory,anti-fungal,
antibacterial, helps in the treatment of cancer,diabetes,Alzheimer, cold and cough
therefore, worth incorporating into your menu I think, and will be a nice addition of flavour
and colour. I am going to try this one out today so let you know in a week the results.

Food to feed the BRAIN

The brain needs food to feed it just as all other parts of your body so which are the better choices. I did some research on line and the following have been recommended (sources below).

Wholegrains
The brain needs energy to work at it's best and we get energy from carbs and wholegrains with a lower GI are a good choice

Oily Fish
Full of Omega 3 and good for the heart. A serving of 3 per week is good but I try to buy salmon and oily fish that is free of mercury

Blueberries
Research by Tuft University believe they can actually reverse memory loss, "A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience found an extract of blueberries eaten every day led to a reversal of nerve cell damage in rats. After eating their daily dose of berries, the rodents learned faster, had a better short-term memory and had improved balance and co-ordination. The humble blueberry is truly a superfood for your brain cells."

Tomatoes
Lycopene is found is tomatoes and is a rich antioxidant which is believed to protect against free radical damage in our cells

Vitamins B 6, B12 and folic acid
"are known to reduce levels of a compound called homocysteine in the blood. Elevated levels of homocysteine are associated with increased risk of stroke, cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. A study of a group of elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment found that after two years of intervention with high doses of B6, B12 and folic acid there was significantly less brain shrinkage compared to a subset given placebo treatment. Opt for B-rich foods like chicken, fish, eggs and leafy greens."

Avocado
Contain Monosatuated fatty acids which help to protect nerve cells in the brain

Blackcurrents, Red Peppers and Citrus
Rich in Vitamin C believed to protect against age related brain disfunction

Pumpkin Seeds
Highest in Zinc of all seeds. Great for boosting learning and memory

Broccoli
A good source of Vitamin K

Sage
Helps improve memory - I believe it just a little of this herb goes a long way. I like to sprinkle it on salads, eggs, it goes with almost anything. It is easy to get some growing in a pot and keep near the kitchen.

Nuts
A good source of Vitamin E

Dark Chocolate
Now that is a plus all around. Most of us love chocolate it's a feel good food and it also (in moderation) has health benefits. Improves blood flow to the brain and verbal fluency. If this is true it is worth trying to add to our diet.
As well as improving the brain there has been a trending topic about growing new brain cells. Now this sounds very interesting. So what can we do to help improve our brain in this manner. It has been suggesedt that Running will help your brain grow neurons. What are neurons? "Cells within the nervous system, called neurons, communicate with each other in unique ways. The neuron is the basic working unit of the brain, a specialized cell designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells."

Also eating Curcumin which is found in Tumeric another neuron booster along with Blueberries and Green Tea.
So a bit of food for thought!! I am off to dig some tumeric and make a batch of pickles will post recipe tomorrow and let you know how they turned out
. Sources
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/10-foods-boost-your-brainpower
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/11364896/Brain-food-6-snacks-that-are-good-for-the-mind.html
http://www.brainfacts.org/brain-basics/neuroanatomy/articles/2012/the-neuron/
http://breakingmuscle.com/health-medicine/six-easy-ways-to-enhance-your-brain-health