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  • 22-05-2008 6:29pm
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    declan_lgs
    Registered Users Posts: 549 ✭✭✭


    from http://www.wikihow.com/Cram-for-a-Test :
    It has recently been proven that the smell of cinnamon (i.e. cinnamon gum) helps you concentrate, so pack some Big Red
    Wikipedia confirms url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinnamon#Uses[/url :
    "...a recent research study presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Chemoreception Services in Sarasota, FL, found that merely smelling cinnamon or chewing cinnamon-flavored gum actually enhanced multiple areas of brain processing and function; everything from memory to visual-motor speed to recognition to attention & focus? In fact, the results were so promising that multiple research studies underway are testing cinnamon for its potential effects on enhancing cognition in the elderly, people with "test anxiety", and possible benefits for people with cognitive diseases."[6]

    Are you allowed to chew gum in the exam hall? Do some superintendents allow it or is it altogether banned?


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    Harpie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 277 ✭✭Harpie


    As long as you dont make noise when you chew it I'd be very surprised if they said anything..i had chewing gum in my exams and the superintendent didnt notice so im sure u will be fine :D


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    declan_lgs
    Registered Users Posts: 549 ✭✭✭declan_lgs


    cool stuff sure ill give it a go


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    Soby
    Registered Users Posts: 5,977 ✭✭✭Soby


    declan_lgs wrote: »
    from http://www.wikihow.com/Cram-for-a-Test :

    lol Will Ferrell -"If you don't chew big red then f**k you"
    but ye id say they will let you.long as your quiet and you share it around:P


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    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
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    did wrigleys fund the study?


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    SRFC90
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    Cinnamon gum? What brand is that? Don't think I've ever seen such a thing!!


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    tolosenc
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    You could write notes on the inside of the foil the night before too! No memory aid is better!


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    declan_lgs
    Registered Users Posts: 549 ✭✭✭declan_lgs


    SRFC90 wrote: »
    Cinnamon gum? What brand is that? Don't think I've ever seen such a thing!!

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Red_(gum)
    **** we can't get it here.

    Oh well I'll eat Richies Cinomen sweets before the exams.


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    Fringe
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    You could always just buy some cinnamon sticks and chew on them.

    And I sound like I'm taking the piss but I'm not.


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    disssco
    Registered Users Posts: 337 ✭✭disssco


    Cinnamon. I hardly think the effect is great enough to even bother. Just chew your favorite flavour. Don't mind what they tell you in the local health food store. Herbal remedies are a waste of time in general. Pure, harsh man made chemicals are the only way to go. Try piracetam, but its a bit late for it now.


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