Why You Should Learn to Knit

If you can, like to knit and do it regularly, you are very lucky! Experts say in one voice: knitting is yoga for the mind. I don't know how to knit at all, but now I feel like I'm gonna grab the spokes. Read this detailed material to the end, and you will share my sincere delight, I am sure.

This is what happens if you knit every day!

1. The mental state will improve, the solution of psychological problems will take less of your mental resources.
2. Mindfulness and concentration will become your constant companions.
3. The development of fine motor skills will give you the opportunity to do complex household chores, before which you previously gave up.
4. Creativity They will develop and delight you with unexpected manifestations.
5. Self-esteem will reach a new level - a sense of pride for a beautifully done job and self-confidence will make you feel your importance.
6. A simple way to develop patience and perseverance is knitting. Nothing will get you out of balance!
7. Memory It will become much better, and the mind will work much faster.

When Dr. Alois Alzheimer, 37, entered the ward, Augusta Deter was having lunch in a hospital bed.
- What's your name? the doctor asked.
"Augusta," the woman replied.
- Your last name?
"Augusta," the patient repeated a little embarrassedly, it seems.
On the plate in front of Frau Deter, 51, was roasted pork with cauliflower.
- What are you eating? asked Alzheimer.
"Spinach," said Augusta Deter.
- What are you doing now? the doctor said.
- Potatoes.





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This dialogue was recorded. Alois Alzheimer. word for word in 1901. Science at that time did not explain this state by a special term. Much later, the disease received the name Alois. After Augusta went to heaven, Alois did not give up research.





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Today, Alzheimer’s disease affects 40% of people over the age of 75. Up to 60 years, its symptoms are almost invisible, but it is able to progress with terrible force. genetically transmitted 100% of the time. Almost all modern studies prove that timely prevention of the disease delays its onset and reduces symptoms.

We are talking about changing habits, physical activity and “hardening” the mind with intellectual work. People at risk, and the entire population on the planet, experts advise knit. Its effectiveness is several times higher than solving crossword puzzles. It's proven by science!





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Knitting with hooks and spokes Look around - the craze for knitting is gaining momentum. Famous actors, models, artists, and not only women, but even men are not ashamed to show themselves in public with spokes or hooks. This is not just a hobby or hobby, knitting is advised by psychotherapists to Hollywood stars as a means to combat stress and to maintain a high intellectual level.

Julia Roberts tops the list of Hollywood knitters. She does not hesitate to appear at receptions or on the street in her own hand-bound outfits. On the film platform, the actress constantly knits and even sets the tone in knitted fashion.





Popular actress Ekaterina Vilkova was fond of knitting very seriously. On holidays, she likes to give her loved ones accessories with her own "lab".





Elena Proklova loves to spend evenings knitting and also wears clothes of his own making. Knitting helps to relax and restore strength to thoughts.





Sarah Parker in many interviews says that knitting helps pass the time and calms the nerves. Hook and spoke knitting The hat, in which Sarah appears in public, inspired the choice of her favorite occupation and fans of the actress.





Knitting has not passed by men: David Duchovny, Kurt Cobain, Alexander Baluev are not ashamed of their hobby.





Gaining popularity knitting. It is not only beautiful and unusual, but also a great warm-up for the hands and brain.

If you have a bad heredity, you know about your tendency to neurological troubles or just worry how not to become a burden to your children in old age, stick to these tips, which are recommended by the world medical universities.

1. Hiking
   Walk at least 2 kilometers a day, walking increases the amount of gray matter.
2. Dance.
   Dance reduces the risk of first symptoms, better than any other type of physical activity.
3. Nutrition
   Eat foods rich in antioxidants. A diet plan developed at Rush University in Chicago reduces Alzheimer’s risk by 53%! She admits. 10 products - herbs, vegetables, nuts, berries, beans, whole grains, fish, poultry, olive oil and wine. Strictly prohibits red meat, butter and margarine, cheese, sweets and desserts, fried food and fast food. Remember, vegetables should make up 40% of the total diet.
4. Spices instead of salt and sugar
   Add spices to the food to saturate the taste and reduce the amount of salt or sugar in the dish. Curry and turmeric contain antioxidant curcuminwhich reduces the risk of Alzheimer's.
5. Avoid loneliness.
   Psychological support is very important, especially communication with loved ones. You can make friends at any age, they will always help to cope with problems. Organize a book or card club at home, invite guests, plan dinners, this will distract the mind from negative thoughts and contribute to concentration.
6. Intellectual employment
   Reading, board games, playing musical instruments, puzzles, knitting, crossword puzzles, drawing, modeling ... All these activities, at least several times a week, will contribute to clarity of mind. “Even people who carried the Alzheimer’s-associated gene delayed the development of the disease by nearly a decade, immersed in intellectually enriching activities throughout their lives.”
   
   

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Neurological problems can be prevented. Popular personalities give us an example that turns out to be very useful. Of course, our grandmothers knew that knitting is not just about making things, it is about art and salvation at the same time. I'm going to sit down today to knit warm socks for my loved ones, aren't you?

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