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Brought to you by Penguin. Foreword read by HRH Prince William The life-affirming memoir of Lindsey Burrow, the working mother of three young children who has inspired the nation through her selfless commitment to husband Rob Burrow (CBE), the rugby league legend she cared for throughout his...

This guided meditation for Parkinson's Disease is carefully and expertly designed to encourage balance and good posture, mentally rehearse strong, steady movement, alleviate depression, discouragement and fatigue, and increase symptom control over common movement problems such as freezing...

This guided meditation for multiple sclerosis (MS) is designed as a natural, mind-body treatment for MS, to complement standard medical treatment. It is particularly effective aid in combating fatigue, stress and pain. Continued listening to positive affirmations and guided imagery for multiple...

The author, Yuchi Yang, has been a registered dietitian for more than twenty years. She has been counseling patients with Parkinson’s on food and nutrition to optimize their health with diet. Levodopa (L-dopa) is the most commolny used medication to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Dietary protein can compete with L-dopa to cross the blood-brain barrier and decrease the efficacy of the drug. Such problem of protein and levodopa competition usually appears years after the initiation of L-dopa therapy.

Nearly seven million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease, a tragedy that is already projected to grow into a $1 trillion crisis by 2050. While families suffer and promises of pharmaceutical breakthroughs keep coming up short, investigative journalist Charles Piller's Doctored shows that we've quite likely been walking the wrong path to finding a cure all along - led astray by a cabal of self-interested researchers, government accomplices, and corporate greed.

To Root and to Rise is a powerful resource for anyone living with a traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, stroke, brain tumor, or other brain trauma, for family caregivers and friends of brain injury survivors, for brain injury support groups, and for medical and neuro-rehabilitation professionals.

Elusive Cures sheds light on one of the most daunting challenges confronted by science while offering hope for revolutionary new treatments and cures for the brain.

From Vagus nerve expert and the voice behind @repairing_the_nervous_system, this "groundbreaking" book provides a cutting-edge program to heal your nervous system (Maggie Dent, bestselling author). Most of us have heard of the mind-body connection, but did you know that there is a physical...

INCLUDES A NEW AUDIO AFTERWORD! NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CHLOË GRACE MORETZ A “captivating” (The New York Times Book Review), award-winning memoir and instant New York Times bestseller that goes far beyond its riveting medical mystery, Brain on Fire is a powerful account of one...

Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or an autoimmune condition? This book offers PRACTICAL GUIDANCE, INSPIRATION, and HOPE, emphasizing the role of mind, body, and spirit.

An information-packed guide to optimising your brain health today and for the future. Become body literate with Brain: An Owner's Guide, the next audiobook in The Body Literacy Library, an enlightening series that will democratise health for a new generation of readers. Brain: An Owner's Guide...

Living with epilepsy can be a lonely and arduous journey, filled with constant challenges. But amidst the struggles, know that you are not alone. In the heartfelt book Epilepsy You're Not Alone, Stacey Chillemi extends a compassionate hand to guide you through this debilitating disorder.

Struggling to connect with your autistic partner, child, or colleague? Do you feel misunderstood despite your best efforts? Navigating relationships marked by autism can be challenging, but this audiobook offers solutions. The Autism Relationship Guide is the practical, no-nonsense resource you’ve been waiting for. Packed with tools, insights, and strategies, it helps foster meaningful, enduring connections. Whether it’s romantic relationships, workplace dynamics, or family ties, this guide equips you to overcome challenges and thrive.

“Narrator Robert Petkoff strikes a perfect balance between an authoritative tone and a warm and friendly approach.”—AudioFile From the bestselling author of The End of Alzheimer’s, Dr. Dale Bredesen, comes a revolutionary new approach to preventing the onset of neurodegenerative disease...

Renowned regenerative and restorative sports-medicine doctor Guarav Goswami, MD, provides advanced, minimally invasive (non-surgical) treatments to help his patients get back to peak performance levels - no matter their age. Harnessing the transformative power of stem cells is central to his expertise. In fact, stem cell therapy is proven to be effective in the treatment of many common conditions from arthritis and back pain to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and cancer. This book is an accessible and informative introduction to the amazing powers of stem cell therapy.

Caregiving for those who suffer from Parkinson's disease comes with many challenges, from how to deal with guilt and loneliness to avoiding burnout and figuring out what to expect from an unpredictable disease. When giving care, too often caregivers neglect their own well-being. Everything You Need to Know About Caregiving for Parkinson's Disease is not just about caring for your loved one, but also about taking care of yourself.

Heading the ball is considered as much a part of football as passing, tackling and shooting. Pelé, Cristiano Ronaldo, Robin Van Persie – all have executed memorable headers. But the impact can cause lasting damage. Heading for Trouble is an essential exposé on this dynamic yet increasingly controversial skill.

Discover the profound impact your Vagus nerve has on your overall health and wellbeing from inflammation, depression, stress and wellbeing and how you can support it to improve your life beyond your wildest dreams with just a few minutes of exercise each day. This comprehensive evidence-based guide demystifies the relationship between mind, body, and the autonomic nervous system, specifically focusing on how you can harness the power of the vagus nerve to improve every aspect of your life.

Eine medizinische und gesellschaftliche Revolution Lithium ist ein Spurenelement, das seit Urzeiten für die Entwicklung allen Lebens unentbehrlich ist. Der Mensch bildet da keine Ausnahme. Aber leider herrscht ein weit verbreiteter Mangel, der unsere Lebensqualität mindert. Er führt zu einer Zunahme von Depressionen und Alzheimer-Demenz, zu vermehrten Einweisungen in psychiatrische Kliniken, zu mehr gewalttätigem Verhalten, zu höheren Suizidraten und letztlich sogar zu einer verkürzten Lebenserwartung!

Pain is an inevitable part of existence, but severe debilitating or chronic pain is a pathological condition that diminishes the quality of life. The Brain and Pain explores the present and future of pain management, providing a comprehensive understanding based on the latest discoveries from many branches of neuroscience. Richard Ambronthe former director of a neuroscience lab that conducted leading research in this fieldexplains the science of how and why we feel pain.