Brain Disease

In November of 1970, the Finell family's lives were changed forever by a family vacation to Acapulco. Seven-year-old Stephanie fell ill soon after their return to the United States, but her mother, Karin, thinking it was an intestinal disorder, kept her home from school for a few days. She was completely unprepared when Stephanie went into violent convulsions on a Friday morning. Following a series of tests at the hospital, doctors concluded she had contracted viral equine encephalitis while in Mexico.

Many people–maybe even most people—know someone who has what they call Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s seems to be everywhere. That people are living longer today—long enough for it to manifest itself—is often given as the reason for its prevalence. But some of those people who have puzzling brain changes are surprisingly young; in their fifties—the middle of their lives. And what they have is not the “traditional” Alzheimer’s disease.

In a candid and witty memoir, Jodi recounts how her life was transformed when, as a 33-year-old wife and mother, she was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Unwilling to accept her new fate, Jodi's family searches for a doctor who will join their fight against the odds.

Whether you are newly diagnosed or have had Parkinson's disease for many years, or you are younger or older, the lessons that Karl Robb offers in this audiobook will apply to your situation. A culmination of over twenty years of personal experience, in A Soft Voice in a Noisy World, Karl Robb provides an assortment of tips and suggestions that have made a difference in his life and benefitted him in his personal struggle with PD.

ぼーっとしている時、眠っている時に、脳がしている「スゴい働き」とは？　この秘密を知れば、「ひらめき」が次々に湧いてくる！

Lina was a precocious toddler - charming, chatty, joyful. At the age of three, in the aftermath of her second MMR vaccine, first came a seizure, and then, to her parents’ horror, the loss of Lina’s ability to play, use language, and control her impulses. Over the next few years they continued to lose Lina. She communicated her acute discomfort by biting, screaming, hitting, laughing maniacally, and throwing violent tantrums.

From an esteemed geneticist and the director of gerontology at the Personal Genome Project at Harvard Medical School comes a revolutionary plan for curbing memory loss and improving cognitive longevity that will forever change how you think about diet and aging. All around the world, people are living longer than ever, but record numbers of us are experiencing cognitive decline and other brain disorders later in life.

Struggling to connect with your autistic partner, child, or loved one? Do you feel like you’re speaking a different language, even when you’re giving it your all? You’re not alone. Now, you can listen to the answers you need anytime, anywhere. Navigating Adult Life with Autism transforms challenges into opportunities for connection, understanding, and growth. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or adult with autism, this audiobook delivers practical tools to help you thrive in relationships and in life.

Two of the most precious things we have is our body and our brain. We don’t have any spare, and it’s precisely for this reason that we have to learn how to keep them in shape. To avoid premature decay and to ensure that they continue performing well for as long as possible, we must have a healthy lifestyle and know which foods allow us to feel better, in addition to those which instead slow down our functioning and can compromise our well-being. This audiobook will allow you to avoid the most common errors.

This book is, first, a memoir of and praise for my mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman, who was my best friend through both our lives until her untimely death. The book is a heartfelt and often heart-wrenching recollection of the beginnings of her Parkinson's disease symptoms to the inevitable end. This book, too, is primarily for relatives and caregivers of those with Parkinson's.

I have had Parkinson’s disease (PD) for 22 years. I am told I have a mild case, but it is still my PD, and I live with it 24/7. It would be a gross understatement to say my life was changed forever. Interestingly, many of these changes have made me a more compassionate, empathetic, and caring person. In part, this book was motivated by the following premise: Many of us will experience a life-changing event that will cause us to pause and reassess where we are, what we do, and why we do it. For some, it might be the death of a loved one or a personal tragedy.

The keto diet does away with the "one size fits all" philosophy offering a customizable approach that is tailored to the unique needs of the individual. Damon Axe provides the tools to empower everyone to develop a personalized nutrition plan, offering limitless options while adhering to the many restrictions of a traditional ketogenic diet.

Dein Weg aus dem Schmerz. Es gibt Menschen mit Bandscheibenvorfall oder Arthrose, die schmerzfrei durchs Leben gehen, während andere lange unter starken Schmerzen leiden, ohne dass dafür eine körperliche Ursache gefunden wird. Der Grund: Schmerzen entstehen im Gehirn. Hier setzt Luise Walther, Expertin für Neurozentriertes Training, an. Schmerzgedächtnis umprogrammieren: Einfache und gezielte Bewegungsübungen für Augen, Gleichgewicht und Körperwahrnehmung. Die optimale Atmung: Mit der Kraft des Atems Schmerzen lindern.

"Embracing Parkinson's" chronicles the profound journey of acceptance and healing, highlighting the special connection between Frank Antonicelli, a poet and musician who found creative inspiration after being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease at 43, and Joe Green, a movement disorder specialist renowned for his expertise in post-rehab exercise and nutrition, offering hope to countless individuals within the medical community.

This book reveals: #1: How the ultra affluent and elite athletes take advantage of the single most effective anti-aging discovery yet known to mankind–Stem Cells and Exosomes. #2: But this book isn't just about health; it's about rejuvenating the mind and regenerating youthful health with a sprinkle of magic.

Trauma, anxiety, chronic illness, and mental stress plague countless individuals, hindering their well-being and quality of life. The root causes of these challenges lie within the intricate workings of our vagus nerve. It’s time to shed some light on how you can harness its power and say goodbye to mental stressors forever!Through a blend of scientific explanations and practical applications, The Polyvagal Theory equips listeners with a deep understanding of the foundations that shape our interactions with others, the way we perceive and respond to emotions, and how we regulate what we feel.

Warum unser Gehirn so besonders und enorm leistungsfähig ist? Die Hirnforschung belegt, dass das Gehirn eine gewaltige Lernmaschine ist. Ständig speichert es Informationen. Wie ein rastloser mentaler Staubsauger saugt es Bilder, Worte, Bewegungen, Informationen auf und verwandelt einen Teil davon in das Kurzzeitgedächtnis. Nicht immer bleibt das Wichtigste im Langzeitgedächtnis abgespeichert. In jedem Fall steuert das 1,3 Kilogramm leichte Organ unsere Handlungen und Gefühle.

Why do individuals smoke, drink excessively, and consume foods that are harmful to their health?How can ordinarily educated individuals come to believe in false news? Let's go back in time to Victorian England to find out.

Reveals the truth behind the controversial issue of vaccine-related injuries. Proponents declare that vaccines have saved millions of lives. Critics claim that the success is overstated and that vaccines may even be dangerous. Many consider mandatory vaccinations a violation of individual rights or religious principles. Many in public health argue that vaccine mandates are critical and justified and that antivaccination sentiment has resulted in outbreaks of preventable childhood illnesses.

The Thinking Moms’ Revolution (TMR) is a group of 23 moms (and one awesome dad) from Montana to Malaysia who all have children with developmental disabilities. Initially collaborating online about therapies, biomedical intervention, alternative medicine, special diets, and doctors on the cutting edge of treatment approaches to an array of chronic and developmental disabilities, such as autism, sensory processing disorders, food allergies, ADHD, asthma, and seizures, they've come together into something far more substantial.