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The Brain's Way of Healing
448 pages, 2016
The Brain’s Way of Healing shows that the brain has powerful natural mechanisms to repair and rebalance itself following damage or disease, and gives a host of exercises, tools and techniques to enable anyone to activate these mechanisms. The author explains how people can use their own sensory receptors—eyes, ears, skin, and even sense of smell—to shift into a state of heightened activity in the brain’s healing system. Doidge invites us to think about the brain as if we had a small generator in our head, receiving energy from sensory pathways to charge up its batteries and run our life programs. He argues that we tend to use only a small portion of our brains’ capacity as most of it remains ‘unvocalized’ or unused; yet enhancing this can bring us greater joy and creativity.
In 'The Brain's Way of Healing', Norman Doidge explores the concept of neuroplasticity. This is the brain's ability to change and adapt, even in adulthood. It's a fascinating look into how our brains aren't as fixed as we once thought, and how they can recover from injury or disease.
Doidge digs into various alternative healing methods for the brain. He discusses techniques like light, sound, vibration, and movement therapies. These aren't your typical medical treatments, but they've shown promise in helping the brain heal itself.
One of the best parts of 'The Brain's Way of Healing' is the real-life stories. Doidge shares tales of people who've overcome serious brain issues using the methods he discusses. These stories are not only inspiring, but they also show the potential of the human brain.
The book emphasizes the importance of the mind-body connection. Doidge shows how physical activities like walking or playing an instrument can stimulate the brain and aid in its healing. It's a reminder that our bodies and brains are deeply interconnected.
Reading 'The Brain's Way of Healing' will give you a new perspective on brain health. It's not just about avoiding injury or disease. It's also about nurturing our brains, keeping them active, and exploring alternative therapies. This book will make you see your brain in a whole new light.
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The Brain's Way of Healing is a stunner - the sort of book you want to read multiple times. Not only is it packed with information. It's also an irresistible guide to the astonishing progress brain science has made.
Oliver Sacks - Neurologist, AuthorThis is a bold, beautifully inspired exploration into the medical arts of brain science. It is a book of remarkable breadth that not only gathers the often isolated fields of nerve study into a compelling synthesis, but also gives us hope for the future.
Daniel J. Siegel - Psychiatrist, AuthorNorman Doidge's revolutionary new book shows, for the first time, how the amazing process of neuroplastic healing really works. It's a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the brain.
Mehmet Oz - TV Personality, SurgeonRecommendations
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