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Justin Yerbury made a promise to his mother while she was dying of motor neurone disease (MND) that he would do everything he could to find a cure. MND had already taken several members of Justin's family, and he learned that they carried a rare genetic form of the disease that gave them a fifty-fifty chance of inheritance. Desperate to help his loved ones, Justin went to university to study science, eventually becoming a professor of molecular biology at the University of Wollongong and one of the world's leading experts on MND.

A doctor’s powerful and deeply human memoir about the mysteries of the brain and his 40-year quest to find a treatment for multiple sclerosis.

Dr. Linnea Passaler has helped thousands globally in her digital health program address a wide range of symptoms associated with nervous system dysregulation—from mental symptoms, including anxiety, burnout, and brain fog, to physical symptoms, such as digestive issues, chronic inflammation, and fatigue. In Heal Your Nervous System, Dr. Passaler presents her 5-stage plan, developed over the last decade, to equip you with the knowledge to understand and regulate your unique nervous system.

"Probevorlesung über Schädelnerven“ ist ein Text, in welchem der Mediziner Georg Büchner den aktuellen wissenschaftlichen Status Quo des Gehirns erläutert. Dabei zeigt er die nachgewiesenen Parallelen zwischen Fischen und Wirbeltieren und die daraus resultierenden Sackgassen und Variationen der Evolution auf. Interessant zum einen wegen der noch überschaubaren medizinischen Termini und zum anderen wegen den praktischen Beispielen, die Darwins Evolutionstheorie schön veranschaulichen und begreifbar machen.

Foregrounding real experiences with autism and ADHD, this book explores the journey of discovering, accepting and flourishing with your neurodivergent brain. It explores why getting a diagnosis can be so fraught and gendered, and how to navigate a world which centres neurotypical brains. Featuring the latest research and thinking on neurodivergence, contributions from dozens of experts and the real stories of people just like you, this innovative book – which has been written and designed especially for *spicy* brains – is essential listening.

Gain control over Lyme disease and your life with this holistic, integrative approach created by renowned naturopath Julia Greenspan in Rising Above Lyme Disease.

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the shocking mortality figures obscured the fact that death is not the only adverse outcome of the virus. Today, as many as 30 percent of COVID-19 survivors still experience symptoms long after their acute illness has passed, with cognitive and mental health problems especially prominent. For long haulers, this struggle with Long COVID has irrevocably changed their lives. In Clearing the Fog, neuropsychologist Dr. James C. Jackson offers people suffering from Long COVID and their families a roadmap to help them manage their “new normal.”

A startling new study in human consciousness, The Myth of Sanity is a landmark book about forgotten trauma, dissociated mental states, and multiple personality in everyday life. In its groundbreaking analysis of childhood trauma and dissociation and their far-reaching implications in adult life, it reveals that moderate dissociation is a normal mental reaction to pain and that even the most extreme dissociative reaction—multiple personality—is more common than we think.

Dr. Martha Clare Morris’s MIND diet took the nutrition world by storm when it revealed the link between diet and cognitive health, particularly as we age. Lauded by scientists, doctors, and organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association, AARP, and US News & World Report, the MIND diet, which combines elements of the Mediterranean and DASH diets, offers hope for an easy, non-invasive, and effective way to lose weight, prevent cognitive decline, reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, and promote vibrant brain health well into advanced age.

n this brilliant and gripping medical detective story, Richard Rhodes follows virus hunters on three continents as they track the emergence of a deadly new brain disease that first kills cannibals in New Guinea, then cattle and young people in Britain and France - and that has already been traced to food animals in the United States. In a new Afterword, Rhodes reports the latest U.S. and worldwide developments of a burgeoning global threat.

Diagnosis Dystonia takes you on a personal and educational journey full of valuable information for those newly diagnosed, as well as those who have been living with dystonia for years. Tom’s perspective as a long time dystonia patient is invaluable, offering coping skills, healthy living strategies, and treatment options. He also provides practical information for emotionally adjusting to the diagnosis and subsequent lifestyle changes, and how to live in the world with something “different.”

El nervio vago y la teoría polivagal te invitan a un esclarecedor viaje por la intrincada red de nuestra neurofisiología, descubriendo el extraordinario poder del nervio vago y el potencial transformador de la teoría polivagal. Descubre un tesoro de conocimientos prácticos, técnicas de empoderamiento y explicaciones sencillas que cualquiera puede apreciar. Explora los pasos prácticos para dominar el potencial curativo innato del nervio vago y activar la Teoría Polivagal en tu propia vida para que por fin puedas vivir la vida tranquila y mentalmente estable que te mereces.

In January 2016, life took an unexpected turn for Marilyn Miller Lowry when a stroke abruptly had her asking those questions—and more. In the years since, Lowry examined her life and made dramatic changes that opened up more possibilities than she ever imagined. Grateful to be able to author A Stroke of Magic, Lowry uses her background as a counselor to share candid observations of the trauma that comes with unexpected physical disability.

Are you struggling to understand why your neurodivergent loved one thinks and acts the way they do? Does ignorance in autism leave you feeling frustrated, isolated, and unsure of how to bridge the communication gap? In a world where autism is often misunderstood, not knowing how to approach a loved one who is unaware of their condition can leave you doubting whether you can provide them with the life that they deserve.

In de fascinerende wereld van de menselijke geest nemen we je mee op een reis door de complexe lagen van intelligentie, waar we trachten de mysteriën te ontrafelen die ons denken, leren en onthouden beïnvloeden. Wat maakt iemand intelligent? Hoe meten we het? En wat onthult het over de manier waarop we leren en herinneren? Deze vragen vormen de kern van ons onderzoek, waarbij we diep in de nuances van leervermogen, IQ en het menselijk geheugen duiken.

This book reveals: #1: How the ultra affluent and elite athletes take advantage of the single most effective anti-aging discovery yet known to mankind–Stem Cells and Exosomes. #2: But this book isn't just about health; it's about rejuvenating the mind and regenerating youthful health with a sprinkle of magic.

Now in its seventh edition, Ketogenic Diet Therapies for Epilepsy and Other Conditions is the premier resource for anyone considering starting or already implementing a ketogenic diet for epilepsy or other medical disorder. Coauthored by a multi-disciplinary care team from the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital, this valuable reference establishes how these diets work, providing both the basics as well as advanced methods on how to start and maintain children and adults on ketogenic diets.

Dit boek neemt je mee op een ontdekkingsreis door het intrigerende landschap van het Aspergersyndroom, een stoornis die niet alleen uniek is in zijn kenmerken, maar ook een rijkdom aan talenten en mogelijkheden herbergt. In dit boek verkennen we niet alleen de wetenschap achter Aspergers, maar richten we ons ook op het begrip, de acceptatie, en de praktische benaderingen die kunnen bijdragen aan een vervullend leven voor mensen met het syndroom.

Autisme, een complex spectrum van neurologische variaties, heeft de mensheid eeuwenlang gefascineerd en uitgedaagd. In de afgelopen decennia is het bewustzijn rond autisme exponentieel gegroeid, maar toch blijft het een mysterieus en soms miskend aspect van het menselijk bestaan.

Trauma, anxiety, chronic illness, and mental stress plague countless individuals, hindering their well-being and quality of life. The root causes of these challenges lie within the intricate workings of our vagus nerve. It’s time to shed some light on how you can harness its power and say goodbye to mental stressors forever!Through a blend of scientific explanations and practical applications, The Polyvagal Theory equips listeners with a deep understanding of the foundations that shape our interactions with others, the way we perceive and respond to emotions, and how we regulate what we feel.