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From the remarkable man whose life inspired the heartstopping film, ‘I Swear’, a book that offers extraordinary insight into what it’s like to live with a severe form of Tourette’s Syndrome: a fascinating, complex condition that’s more common than most of us think (1 in 100 schoolchildren have the condition), and yet is chronically misunderstood.

Julie Flygare was on an ambitious path to success, entering law school at age 22, when narcolepsy destroyed the neurological boundaries between dreaming and reality in her brain. She faced terrifying hallucinations, paralysis, and excruciating sleepiness, aspects of dream sleep taking place while wide awake. Yet, narcolepsy was a wake-up call for Julie. Her illness propelled her onto a journey she never imagined, from lying paralyzed on her apartment floor to dancing euphorically at a nightclub; from the classrooms of Harvard Medical School to the start line of the Boston Marathon.

Recent years have brought dramatic changes in how top doctors are treating Lyme disease. New paradigms in Lyme disease treatment have emerged and are helping people to recover, even those that have failed years of treatments. This book is based on interviews with 10 leading Lyme doctors, and takes you deep into their treatment programs, so you can see for yourself what is new and different about modern Lyme treatment. No matter how many Lyme disease books you've already heard, you don't want to miss the new treatment strategies presented in this book.

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.

Frauen leiden häufiger als Männer an Migräne, Depressionen, Schlaganfällen – und doppelt so oft an Alzheimer. Woran liegt das? Wie unterscheidet sich das weibliche vom männlichen Gehirn? Die Neurowissenschaftlerin und Ärztin Lisa Mosconi weiß, wie wenig bisher über das weibliche Gehirn geforscht wurde und welche Folgen dies für die Gesundheit von Frauen hat. In ihrem Hörbuch beschreibt sie die drastischen Unterschiede zwischen dem weiblichen und männlichem Hirnstoffwechsel, und wie wir das Gehirn schützen – durch Ernährung, Stressreduktion und besserem Schlaf.

Diagnosed as severely autistic at the age of three, Tito, nearly nonverbal, was brought up by his loving mother Soma, who taught him to read English and challenged him to write his own stories. The initial result was The Mind Tree, published in 2003, which Tito wrote between the ages of eight and 11. The Gold of the Sunbeams is an equally impressive, beautiful collection of stories, each prefaced by a charming note from Tito explaining how the story came into being.

Everyone seems to agree that we have an epidemic of what is diagnosed as autism. But, in the history of our society, there has never been "an epidemic" of any developmental or genetic disorder. Yet, over the span of thirty years, autism has gone from affecting one in 5,000 children to one in 90, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So what is this "autism", which has come to affect the lives of so many?

This book introduces the new and fascinating field of Clinical Neuroscience, which argues that the brain has the power to prevent and treat a variety of neurobiological disorders, from autism to attention deficit disorder. With ground-breaking neuroscience research presented in an accessible, easy-to-understand way The Brain Code teaches listeners how to get the most from their brains and how to access their peak cognitive function.

Boost your mental health, sleep better, and get in optimal physical shape with an easy 7-day meal plan! Study after study has shown that having a wide variety of healthy gut bacteria is linked to great physical and mental health. What’s more, having depleted levels of specific bacteria is strongly linked to depression—and that is just one of the many effects that your gut health has on your mind. Gut mismanagement is at the root of most health issues. The good news is that we have found a way to resolve them.

Identity Theft, Second Edition is an update to the award-winning book that follows Stanford professor Debra Meyerson’s journey to recover from a severe stroke that initially left her physically incapacitated and unable to speak. In addition to providing realistic expectations for the hard work needed to regain everyday capabilities, Meyerson and Zuckerman focus on the less frequently documented–but equally critical–emotional journey as she and her family rebuild identity in recovery.

Czym jest polineuropatia? Jakie przyczyny mogą prowadzić do tej choroby i jakie objawy się z nią wiążą? Nie ma znaczenia, czy sam cierpisz na polineuropatię, czy znasz kogoś w swoim otoczeniu, kto ma tę chorobę.

Wat is polyneuropathie? Welke oorzaken kunnen leiden tot deze ziekte en welke symptomen gaan ermee gepaard? Wat zijn de conventionele behandelingsopties en wat kan ik zelf doen om beter te leven met de diagnose polyneuropathie?

Qu'est-ce que la polyneuropathie ? Quelles causes peuvent entraîner cette maladie et quels symptômes y sont associés ? Quelles sont les formes de traitement conventionnelles et que puis-je faire moi-même pour mieux vivre avec le diagnostic de polyneuropathie ?

Övervinna polyneuropati Lär dig hantera nervsmärtor och rastlösa ben och behandla dem holistiskt Vad är polyneuropati? Vilka orsaker kan leda till denna sjukdom och vilka symtom är förknippade med den? Vilka är de konventionella behandlingsalternativen och vad kan jag göra själv för att leva bättre med diagnosen polyneuropati? Denna guide ger dig fascinerande information och svar på alla dessa frågor. Det spelar ingen roll om du själv är drabbad av polyneuropati eller om du känner någon som lider av denna sjukdom.

Non importa se sei personalmente colpito dalla polineuropatia o se conosci qualcuno nel tuo ambiente che soffre di questa condizione. Riceverai informazioni fondamentali unite a consigli davvero utili per la vita quotidiana. In questa guida troverai informazioni affascinanti e risposte a tutte queste domande.

The Long COVID Recovery Blueprint is a groundbreaking 7-day cellular healing plan designed for those suffering from Long COVID, vaccine injury, and post-viral fatigue syndrome. Backed by cutting-edge research and firsthand experience, this book delivers a strategic detox protocol that targets spike protein toxicity, senescent cell accumulation, and mitochondrial dysfunction—the true root causes behind lingering symptoms after COVID or vaccination.

Underneath the dirty lights of the wrestling ring, lies a world far from the glitz and glamour seen by the audience. It's a world of scraped elbows from bloody canvas's long drives in beaten-up cars, and paychecks that barely cover gas money. A world where "enhancement talents" exist-not to win but also not to lose, but to be spectacular at the cost of their own bodies.

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

From New York Times best-selling author and blogger Heather B. Armstrong comes an honest and irreverent memoir - reminiscent of the New York Times best-seller Brain on Fire - about her experience as one of only a few people to participate in an experimental treatment for depression involving 10 rounds of a chemically induced coma approximating brain death.

There are millions of people who experience issues related to brain health—depression, attention issues, anxiety, forgetfulness, fatigue, and even chronic pain—yet can't figure out what's causing their problems and can't find any relief. They may have seen a myriad of doctors, many of whom do not take their complaints seriously, or worse, turn to medications. David Younger's diagnostic techniques and treatment protocols will help listeners identify the true cause of their symptoms and put them on a path to healing so they no longer feel unbalanced, out of control, and exhausted.