Brain Disease

Eloquent. Philosophical. Introspective. These are not the words usually associated with an autistic child. But in a remarkable display of courage and creativity, a boy named Tito has shattered stereotypes, and in The Mind Tree makes us question all of our previous assumptions about autism. For Tito is severely autistic and nearly nonverbal, and this is his story.

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.

If so, rest assured as we come together to reveal the latest scientific news on the human body’s superhighway: the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is one of humanity’s most well-kept secrets and the groundbreaking truth behind this completely untapped aspect of human physiology is something that is sure to set anyone free. Even if none of the above questions are of your concern and you are simply looking to optimize your current health, activation, and stimulation of the vagus nerve far supersede any other self-care practice you have tried before.

In this book, globetrotting neurosurgeon Dr Sanjay Gupta offers insights from top scientists all over the world, whose cutting-edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age. Keep Sharp debunks common myths about ageing and cognitive decline, explores whether there's a 'best' diet or exercise regimen for the brain and explains whether it's healthier to play video games that test memory and processing speed or to engage in more social interaction.

To make this groundbreaking audiobook, Dr. James Lyons-Weiler combed through the past fifty years of published research on autism, exploring subjects such as genetic variation, mechanisms of neurotoxicity of metals and pesticides, and the central and combined roles of each in causing autism.

Whether you are newly diagnosed or have had Parkinson's disease for many years, or you are younger or older, the lessons that Karl Robb offers in this audiobook will apply to your situation. A culmination of over twenty years of personal experience, in A Soft Voice in a Noisy World, Karl Robb provides an assortment of tips and suggestions that have made a difference in his life and benefitted him in his personal struggle with PD.

Medical treatment for ADHD fails much too often - not because of the drugs themselves, but how they are given. New ADHD Medication Rules - Brain Science & Common Sense shows that patients can react very differently to ADHD prescriptions, resulting in missed diagnoses, imbalanced treatment and over or under medication.

Struggling with stress, anxiety, or trauma? Seeking peace, restful sleep, and resilience? Discover 4 powerful books from LearnWell to master your nervous system and create a balanced life!

At twenty-four, Arnold Beisser was a recent medical school graduate and a nationally ranked tennis player. But overnight a devastating bout of polio left him permanently paralyzed from the neck down and dependent on an iron lung to draw his next breath. Polio robbed Arnold Beisser of his strength, his athletic ability, and almost his life. Yet he discovered in this unthinkable trap not only the expected sadness and despair, but wonder, delight, and the pleasure of everyday living.

Por el autor de los grandes bestsellers Cerebro de pan y Alimenta tu cerebro, llega Más allá de tu cerebro: un programa práctico e integral para toda la familia que detalla cómo disminuir el riesgo de enfermedades cerebrales, bajar de peso, revertir condiciones crónicas -como el cáncer, el colesterol elevado o la diabetes- y rejuvenecer nuestras células por completo. Basado en los estudios científicos más recientes y esperanzadores, Más allá de tu cerebro condensa y expande la filosofía médica que el doctor David Perlmutter ha compartido en sus libros previos e introduce nueva información....

The purpose of this book is to demystify headache surgery and explain why it works so effectively. I want you to understand what is causing your pain and how and why this procedure works. By understanding this procedure, you can make an empowered and informed decision about whether it might be the right path for you. While peripheral nerve decompression surgery may not be suitable for everyone, it has brought substantial relief to countless people suffering from migraines, tension headaches, occipital neuralgia, and more.

La vida contemporánea nos brinda infinitas oportunidades de satisfacer nuestros deseos, aunque también numerosas tentaciones. Y en un mundo saturado de pantallas, inmersos en rutinas que no nos permiten alimentarnos adecuadamente, descansar o ejercitarnos, nuestros cerebros libran una dura batalla cuyos resultados nos han dejado más solitarios, ansiosos, deprimidos y propensos a las enfermedades y al sobrepeso. Pero no tenemos que vivir así.

Did you now that the largest of our 12 cranial nerves is the vagus nerve? Did you also know that this autonomic-nervous-system related nerve, if stimulated in the right way, can reduce our body pain stress, inflammation, trauma, depression and abdominal plains? If you never heard about vagus nerves, which are usually referred to in the singular, they are the longest and maybe the most important autonomic nerves in human body. Approximately 80 percent of its nerve fibers drive information from the body to the brain.

In researching his acclaimed true-crime books, Philip Carlo interviewed some of the most infamous criminals and killers of our times in prisons and on death rows throughout the country. He was able to forge trusting relationships with his subjects, enabling him to extract the facts behind their monstrous acts and identify what motivated them to commit their horrific crimes.

I have had Parkinson’s disease (PD) for 22 years. I am told I have a mild case, but it is still my PD, and I live with it 24/7. It would be a gross understatement to say my life was changed forever. Interestingly, many of these changes have made me a more compassionate, empathetic, and caring person. In part, this book was motivated by the following premise: Many of us will experience a life-changing event that will cause us to pause and reassess where we are, what we do, and why we do it. For some, it might be the death of a loved one or a personal tragedy.

Crucible of the Incurable concerns how people face life with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Anthony Stavrianakis spent a year in clinics and with people living with the illness in the United States. He examines the multiple meanings of care in a context of a chronic, degenerative, one-hundred percent fatal, neuromuscular illness, whose most common duration is between two and five years. How do people diagnosed with ALS continue to "live as well as possible, for as long as possible" in accordance with the normative work at the heart of outpatient ALS care?

Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, is characterized by cognitive decline and decreased brain function. Recent scientific studies have investigated the role of nutrition in dementia, and have provided suggested nutritional changes for those at risk for dementia. This book discusses nutritional interventions that can promote brain health to decrease the risk of developing dementia, as well as slow the progression of the disease in those diagnosed with dementia.

Are you struggling with IBS, Crohn's Disease, constipation, IBD, or other gut issues, and nothing is helping? The Vagus Nerve is a two-book omnibus and includes both The Vagus Nerve Gut Brain Connection & Meditations to Soothe the Vagus Nerve. When the vagus nerve isn’t working properly, there is a lack of communication between the gut and the brain making it hard to heal or digest our food. You can eat an organic whole-food diet, and take supplements to heal your gut, but if your vagus nerve isn’t working right, you will fight an uphill battle to improve the health of your gut. Learn ...

Thyroid disease patients can experience a number of different complications as a result of their hypothyroid (underactive thyroid) or hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) conditions. Two of these complications are nerve pain and dysfunction, referred to as "peripheral neuropathy" and muscle weakness with possible atrophy (shrinkage of muscles), referred to as "thyroid myopathy".

Today, the ketogenic diet is the world's fastest growing diet, and with good reason. When practised correctly, it has been proven to burn fat, reduce inflammation and balance hormones and gut bacteria. Unfortunately, many people remain unaware of several key factors that are crucial to the diet's success, setting them up for frustration, failure, and relapse. In Keto Diet, best-selling author Dr. Josh Axe sets the record straight, offering thorough, step-by-step guidance to achieving lifelong health.