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During his 30-plus years of practicing in West Texas and Minnesota, physician and neurologist Tom Hutton discovered that a doctor’s best teachers are often his patients. From these (extra)ordinary individuals, he gained a whole-hearted respect for the resourcefulness, courage, and resilience of the human spirit. Part memoir and part homage to those patients who faced major illness with grace, grit, and dignity, Carrying the Black Bag invites listeners to experience what it is like to be a doctor’s hands, eyes, and heart.

Written with a poignant blend of honesty, dry humor, faith, and inquisitiveness, Smiling Again is a story of the persistence of life and beauty in spite of pain. Sally recounts the shock of diagnosis, a long and painful recovery from invasive brain surgery, her eventual retirement due to disability, and ultimately contentment and acceptance of a new life journey.

"Take him home, love him, and save your money for his institutionalization when he turns 21." That was the best advice Dan Burns' family doctor could offer in 1990 when three-year-old Ben was diagnosed with autism. Saving Ben tells the story of Ben's regression as an infant into the world of autism and his journey toward recovery as a young adult. His father, Dan Burns, puts the reader in the passenger's seat as he struggles with medical service providers, the school system, extended family, and more.

¿Qué aspectos del entorno permiten que nuestro cerebro prospere en lugar de enfermar? Esta pregunta surgió en la mente del reconocido documentalista Max Lugavere luego de reconocer en su madre los primeros síntomas de una misteriosa forma de demencia. Una incógnita nacida de una dolorosa experiencia que, al transformarse en una búsqueda incansable de la verdad, lo llevó a reunir respuestas entre las investigaciones más innovadoras de la ciencia de la salud cerebral, y cuyos resultados cambiarán para siempre la manera en que concebimos nuestro órgano más delicado.

The story of a family's dramatic clinical and emotional journey as they try to understand why their third-grader is failing school. They assume that his problems stem from anxiety and stress because Dad is serving in the US military in Iraq. The child's blackouts are finally identified by a neurologist's evaluation, and the cause is epilepsy! The parents are devastated. Will Conner ever be able to live a normal life?

My neurologist stunned me when she said, “You have multiple sclerosis, and looking at your MRI, you are a walking time bomb. You may not have symptoms today, but it’s just a matter of time.” As the MS tightened its grip on my body, I plunged deep into a myriad of strange feelings—denial and depression for over a year.

Dans ce livre unique, fruit d'enquêtes réalisées dans le monde entier, Norman Doidge montre ce que nous savons aujourd'hui des capacités surprenantes de notre cerveau. Vous découvrirez un homme rendu aveugle à la suite d'une maladie auto-immune qui recouvre la vue en méditant ; un enfant souffrant de retard intellectuel apprendre d'un seul coup à parler en écoutant de la musique... Un livre plein d'espérance devenu une référence dans le monde entier.

The wide range of useful information contained in How My Brain Works can help the listener in many ways: basic understanding of this unique organ, advice for anyone concerned about the possibility of a cognitive problem, and the wisdom of the author’s experience in helping her many patients and others to keep their brains healthy and working at their highest level.

In our book, we will learn in detail about the Vagus Nerve, the 10th cranial nerve. This nerve that originates from the brain to the guts can improve your overall health: When properly stimulated, it can provide you relaxation, a sense of peace, and activates your body's innate healing abilities. If you know how to properly stimulate the nerve, your life will become better and easier. It can bring incredible changes to your daily life. This book is the guide to have the proper knowledge and use the Vagus Nerve's hidden features.

Are you always stressed? Do you suffer from depression? Do you often have anxiety attacks? Do you want to know how to improve your psycho-physical wellness? Are you ready to take care of yourself in a natural way to improve your life? With the tips and exercises contained in this audiobook, you can solve your problems related to stress, anxiety, and many other chronic disorders. Through the knowledge of the nervous system and, in particular, of the vagus nerve and its functioning, you will discover new ways to heal yourself in an easy, natural, and effective way.

In this eye-opening 15-lecture audio series from leading neuroscientist Andrew B. Newberg, M.D., you’ll learn how integrative medicine combines ancient wisdom on the nature of the human body with the most recent developments in modern medicine to create an approach in which the whole person is considered.

Exciting new discoveries in the treatment and prevention of memory loss. A world-renowned neurologist presents the first groundbreaking memory-loss protection plan.

With more than 41 million Americans over the age of 65 in the United States, the question becomes how much (or, perhaps, what type) of memory loss is to be expected as one gets older and what should trigger a visit to the doctor. Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory addresses these key concerns and more. Accessible yet comprehensive, this book features clinical vignettes and character-based stories that provide real-life examples of how to successfully manage age-related memory loss.

From foolproof lie detectors to sure-fire investment strategies to super-enhanced religious and aesthetic experiences, the insights and revelations within The Neuro Revolution will foster wonder, debate, and in some cases consternation. Above all, though, they need to be understood by those who will be most affected - all of us.

You are about to discover how to treat your anxiety, depression, and other chronic illnesses by simply activating your vagus nerve - the longest and most complex of all the cranial nerves, which runs from your brain, through your thorax up to your abdomen. Why would it matter, you might wonder? Because, given that the nerve acts as some sort of superhighway, allowing flow of information between the organs within its network, any interruption within the network means information won’t flow, and different consequences follow.

Fühlst du dich oft innerlich unruhig, angespannt oder von unerklärlichen Ängsten überwältigt? Was, wenn dein Körper selbst der Schlüssel zu all diesen Problemen ist? Unser Nervensystem sendet ständig Signale – es sehnt sich nach Sicherheit. Doch oft fehlt uns diese innere Sicherheit, besonders wenn wir schwierige Lebensumstände, chronischen Stress oder negative Erfahrungen aus der Kindheit mit uns tragen. Kathleen Kunze, systemische Beraterin und Expertin für Nervensystemregulation, nimmt dich in vier Teilen mit auf eine Reise, dein Nervensystem zu verstehen und zu regulieren.

Dem Kaufzwang den Kampf ansagen. Wollen Sie verstehen, warum Leute zwanghaft Shoppen gehen? Kaufen Sie oftmals mehr als nötig und fragen sich im Nachhinein, weshalb Sie bestimmte Dinge überhaupt gekauft haben? "Einkaufen gehen ist für die meisten Menschen eine Alltäglichkeit, die entweder mit Spaß oder Stress verbunden ist und dem Erwerb von Waren und Produkten dient. Für gewöhnlich ist die Motivation hinter dem Erwerb einer bestimmten Ware meistens die Notwendigkeit sie zu benötigen...."

Our audiobook is different from others on the market because our information and recommendations are based on scientifically validated, peer-reviewed studies published in reputable journals by world-renowned researchers in the neuroscience field, including our authors. We separate fact from fiction to ensure that our recommendations are practical, useful, achievable, and measurable. Our authors are recognized experts in the field of aging, cognition, and brain health. Most of the competition is not.

Discover a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing Alzheimer's disease in Defeating Alzheimer's: Charting the Course Toward Cognitive Renewal. This insightful book blends cutting-edge research with practical strategies to help patients, caregivers, and families navigate the complexities of Alzheimer’s. With a focus on fostering resilience and improving quality of life, this book offers hope for those facing the challenges of cognitive decline.

Der Vagusnerv: Mit vielfältigen Übungen, Techniken und Anwendungen den großen Entspannungsnerv ganz einfach für gesteigertes Wohlbefinden und umfassende Ausgeglichenheit nutzen. Sie möchten in Ihrem Alltag gerne deutlich mehr Entspannung erleben? Womöglich kämpfen Sie mit akuten Stressproblemen? Und dabei würden Sie sich gerne auf die Ressourcen Ihres eigenen Körpers verlassen? Dann machen Sie sich Ihren Vagusnerv zum Verbündeten und dieser Ratgeber zeigt Ihnen, wie das geht!