Brain Chemistry

Psychiatry has made great advances in the past 50 years but needs a new direction. Today's emphasis on psychiatric drugs will not stand the test of time. Recent advances in epigenetics and the molecular biology of the brain have provided a roadmap for the development of effective, natural, drug-free therapies that do not produce serious side effects. Psychiatric medications have served society well over the last 50 years, but the need for drug therapies will fade away as science advances.

Six little hormones pretty much determine your mood at every moment of your life. If one is out of balance, it can not only cause you to be depressed, it could also cause mayhem for the rest of your health. Learn what you can do about it.

Newly minted high school teacher Lily Cross is young, bubbly, and can’t wait to put her fresh ideas into practice in the classroom. Her excitement is derailed after a disastrous run-in with a colleague. Lily didn’t realize she’d have to win over her fellow teachers as well as her students, but that’s okay. Lily’s up to the challenge.

A revolutionary approach to enhancing your happiness level! Get ready to boost your happiness in just 45 days! Habits of a Happy Brain shows you how to retrain your brain to turn on the chemicals that make you happy. Each page offers simple activities that help you understand the roles of your...

Did you know that you can restore your brain chemistry naturally through a real understanding of nutrition and other holistic approaches? 10 Ways to Balance Your Brain Chemistry is packed full of information on natural ways to enhance physical, mental, and emotional wellness. This book provides a powerful gateway to valuable knowledge. The abundance of solutions allows you to be in charge of your own health and wellbeing!

Learn the scientific benefits of positivism! Sometimes it's easiest to look for the worst in every situation--our brains have evolved to scan for problems in order to help avoid them. But you can transcend this natural negativity--if you know how. The Science of Positivity teaches you how...

The mega-bestselling author who celebrated gender differences turns to diet and exercise as a source of well-being and harmony In the groundbreaking bestseller Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, John Gray taught men and women how to embrace their differences to gain strong, loving...

From the author of the groundbreaking New York Times bestseller The Female Brain, here is the eagerly awaited follow-up book that demystifies the puzzling male brain. Dr. Louann Brizendine, the founder of the first clinic in the country to study gender differences in brain, behavior, and...

An internationally renowned neuroscientist, Dr. Wenk has been educating college and medical students about the brain and lecturing around the world for more than 40 years. With this essential book, he vividly demonstrates how a little knowledge about the foods and drugs we eat can teach us a lot about how our brain functions. The information is presented in an irreverent and non-judgmental manner, making it highly accessible to high school teenagers, inquisitive college students, and worried parents.

What if your mood, motivation, and mental clarity weren’t random but biochemical? In High/Low: The Dopamine Effect, you’ll discover the science of how dopamine drives your habits, emotions, and energy and how to bring it back into balance. Blending neuroscience, psychology, and practical spirituality, this book reveals why you feel unmotivated one day and unstoppable the next, and how to create calm, consistent focus from the inside out.

A step-by-step guide to addressing autoimmune and other health challenges through a healthy digestive system Offers a therapeutic ketogenic gut repair program that differs from mainstream ketogenic diets because it excludes inflammatory foods that cause gut damage, immune dysfunction...

Dee Coulter is a nationally recognized neuroscience educator known for her ability to make complex ideas accessible, often in humorous ways. On A Guided Tour of Brain Development, she leads a fascinating investigation into how the brain grows and matures, from the womb to adulthood. Dee...

From one of our preeminent neuroscientists: a landmark reflection that spans the biological and social sciences, offering a new way of understanding the origins of life, feeling, and culture. The Strange Order of Things is a pathbreaking investigation into homeostasis, the condition of that...

Why do so many beginners, both children and adults, fail to master chosen skills? The Elements of Skill was inspired by—and addresses—that question with a program based on proven techniques. The book, written by a renowned practitioner of the Alexander Technique, outlines an educational...

From one of the world’s leading neuroscientists: a succinct, illuminating, wholly engaging investigation of how biology, neuroscience, psychology, and artificial intelligence have given us the tools to unlock the mysteries of human consciousness “One thrilling insight after another...

This collection of scorching workplace romances proves that when desire collides with deadlines, the results are anything but professional. From late-night projects that turn into dangerous games to cubicle confessions that spiral out of control, these stories strip away the rules and leave nothing but raw attraction and reckless choices. Inside, you’ll find power plays that ignite after hours, flirtations that spiral into forbidden obsession, and coworkers who know better—yet can’t stop crossing the line.