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This Is Your Brain on Joy
A Revolutionary Program for Balancing Mood, Restoring Brain Health, and Nurturing Spiritual Growth
Jacketed Hardcover
Suggested Retail: $22.99
As part of the Thomas Nelson blogger program, I received This is Your Brain on Joy to read and review. This book was not at all what I was expecting it to be. I thought it was going to be all about seeking God and ridding myself of "stinkin' thinkin'." Well, it is about that, but it also addresses many ways that joy may be hindered in our lives, including such physical factors as brain injury or chemical imbalance.
Dr. Henslin does not simply tell you that you are in sin if you are struggling. He actually gives you a whole lot of practical advice about how to discover the root of your problems, and how to address them. The nice part about it is that he uses humor and everyday language to explain everything.
I have to admit, I felt a bit like a basket case reading this book as I seem to have just about every issue he addressed! LOL I tend to struggle with depression, anxiety, and Attention Deficit Disorder. Just about the only issue he addressed that I don't have is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. (And that is one I could probably use, especially if I became a clean freak like my favorite detective Monk!)
So it was with great interest that I read this book. I learned all sorts of ways to deal with my issues. What I love about Dr. Henslin's approach is that he gives options like herbal or mineral supplements, dietary changes, and even suggests watching certain movies to help deal with depression and other issues before recommending prescription meds.
All of his suggestions are based on brain research that shows that many people who have mental health issues actually do have undiagnosed injuries to the brain. He has been involved in "brain scans" that not only show these injuries, but can also tell what types of mental issues a patient is struggling with just by finding what areas of the brain "light up" when they are photographed. Fascinating stuff!
Not being a doctor or psychologist, I don't feel like I can adequately explain all that is in this book. My advice to you is if you have "issues" you might want to check this book out. Joy might just be waiting to find you!!!
~The Crazy Mom
Product Detail
ISBN: 078522873X
ISBN-13: 9780785228738
Format: Jacketed Hardcover
Trim Size: 5.90 x 9.10 x 1.10
Style#: 9780785228738
Page Count: 240
Carton Qty: 24
ISBN-13: 9780785228738
Format: Jacketed Hardcover
Trim Size: 5.90 x 9.10 x 1.10
Style#: 9780785228738
Page Count: 240
Carton Qty: 24
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