In 'Change Your Brain, Change Your Life,' Dr. Daniel G. Amen unveils the profound connection between brain health and personal well-being. Through groundbreaking research and real-life case studies, he reveals how understanding brain function can empower you to overcome mental health challenges and improve relationships. With practical strategies for enhancing brain performance, this book challenges conventional thinking about the mind. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey that promises not just change, but a full revitalization of your life. Are you ready to unlock your brain's true potential?
By Daniel G. Amen, M.D.
Published: 2015
"The mind is a powerful thing; it can reshape your reality and transform your life. Change your brain, and you change everything."
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this completely revised and updated edition, neuropsychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen includes effective "brain prescriptions" that can help heal your brain and change your life. “Perfection in combining leading-edge brain science technology with a proven, user-friendly, definitive, and actionable road map to safeguard and enhance brain health and functionality.”—David Perlmutter, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of Grain Brain In Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, renowned neuropsychiatrist Daniel Amen, M.D., includes new, cutting-edge research gleaned from more than 100,000 SPECT brain scans over the last quarter century and scientific evidence that your anxiety, depression, anger, obsessiveness, or impulsiveness could be related to how specific structures work in your brain. Dr. Amen’s “brain prescriptions” will help you: • To quell anxiety and panic: Use simple breathing techniques to immediately calm inner turmoil • To fight depression: Learn how to kill ANTs (automatic negative thoughts) and use supplements targeted to your brain type • To curb anger: Follow the Amen anti-anger diet and learn the nutrients that calm rage • To boost memory: Learn the specific steps and habits to decrease your risk for Alzheimer’s disease that can help you today • To conquer impulsiveness and learn to focus: Develop total focus with the One-Page Miracle • To stop obsessive worrying: Follow the “get unstuck” writing exercise and learn other problem-solving exercises You’re not stuck with the brain you’re born with.
Daniel G. Amen, M.D. is a renowned psychiatrist and brain health expert, celebrated for his innovative approaches to understanding and improving brain function. As the founder of the Amen Clinics and a national best-selling author, Dr. Amen has penned several influential books, including 'Change Your Brain, Change Your Life' and 'The Healing ADD.' His writing integrates scientific research with practical advice, making complex neurological concepts accessible to a wide audience. Known for his engaging and often conversational style, Dr. Amen emphasizes the importance of mental health as a cornerstone of overall well-being.
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