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Conquering concussion : healing TBI symptoms with neurofeedback and without drugs / by Esty, Mary Lee.(CARDINAL)614402; Shifflett, C. M.(CARDINAL)642575;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Brain; Neural transmission;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Bewilderment [large print] : a novel / by Powers, Richard,1957-author.;
"The astrobiologist Theo Byrne searches for life throughout the cosmos while single-handedly raising his unusual nine-year-old, Robin, following the death of his wife. Robin is a warm, kind boy who spends hours painting elaborate pictures of endangered animals. He's also about to be expelled from third grade for smashing his friend in the face. As his son grows more troubled, Theo hopes to keep him off psychoactive drugs. He learns of an experimental neurofeedback treatment to bolster Robin's emotional control, one that involves training the boy on the recorded patterns of his mother's brain...With its soaring descriptions of the natural world, its tantalizing vision of life beyond, and its account of a father and son's ferocious love, Bewilderment marks Richard Powers's most intimate and moving novel. At its heart lies the question: How can we tell our children the truth about this beautiful, imperiled planet?"--
Subjects: Novels.; Large print books.; Fathers and sons; Exobiology; Behavior disorders in children; Mothers; Neurofeedback; Mothers.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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Bewilderment : a novel / by Powers, Richard,1957-author.;
"A heartrending new novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning and #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Overstory. "Richard Powers, whose novels combine the wonders of science with the marvels of art, astonishes us in different ways with each new book." -Heller McAlpin, NPR Books. The astrobiologist Theo Byrne searches for life throughout the cosmos while single-handedly raising his unusual nine-year-old, Robin, following the death of his wife. Robin is a warm, kind boy who spends hours painting elaborate pictures of endangered animals. He's also about to be expelled from third grade for smashing his friend in the face. As his son grows more troubled, Theo hopes to keep him off psychoactive drugs. He learns of an experimental neurofeedback treatment to bolster Robin's emotional control, one that involves training the boy on the recorded patterns of his mother's brain. . . . With its soaring descriptions of the natural world, its tantalizing vision of life beyond, and its account of a father and son's ferocious love, Bewilderment marks Richard Powers's most intimate and moving novel. At its heart lies the question: How can we tell our children the truth about this beautiful, imperiled planet?"--
Subjects: Science fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Fathers and sons; Astrobiologists; Behavior disorders in children; Death; Mothers; Neurofeedback; Mothers.;
Available copies: 83 / Total copies: 105
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Non-drug treatments for ADHD : new options for kids, adults, and clinicians / by Brown, Richard P.(CARDINAL)463963; Gerbarg, Patricia L.(CARDINAL)463964;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A many-splendored thing -- Why sweat the science? Getting to know three faces of ADHD -- From the master chemist : herbs, melatonin, and nootropics (brain boosters) -- Food, glorious food : diet, vitamins, and nutrients -- When the body talks, the brain listens -- Neurofeedback therapy and brain stimulation -- Just desserts.
Subjects: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Natural relief for adult ADHD : complementary strategies for increasing focus, attention, and motivation with or without medication / by Sarkis, Stephanie.(CARDINAL)475564;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-210)."For some people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), medication may not be the right answer, and for others, medication alone may not be enough. Natural Relief for Adult ADHD offers an accessible, research-based guide on the most effective non-medication treatments for ADHD. Whether it is used alongside traditional treatment or on its own, the book provides readers with sound, complementary strategies to increase their focus, get organized, and stay motivated"--
Subjects: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 10
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Heavily meditated : the fast path to remove your triggers, dissolve stress, and activate inner peace / by Asprey, Dave,author.(CARDINAL)409402;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-329) and index."In his twenties, Dave Asprey battled debilitating brain fog and chronic fatigue syndrome. Frustrated by his broken brain, he embarked on a lifelong quest to upgrade his "MeatOS"--to fix his brain, biohack his biology to live past the age of 180, and push the boundaries of human potential. Asprey discovered that cultivating a mentally and physically healthy life depends on a solid grounding for our inner life. Now, in this, his sixth book, he shares the mind-blowing discoveries he has found. Based on his immersive program 40 Years of Zen, Heavily Meditated combines ancient wisdom traditions and practices with modern technology and cutting-edge science to provide a roadmap for making positive changes in our bodies and minds. Asprey gives you the key to unlock altered states of consciousness and tap into unlimited energy, happiness, and inner peace. Dive into breathwork, harness sexual energy, learn how to safely induce pain, reset your relationship with technology, explore psychedelics, and geek out with EEG and neurofeedback. Discover the magic of the Reset Process, the core program from Dave's renowned neurofeedback center, to remove the triggers draining your power. These methods--including meditation, ego management, breathwork, sleep practices, sexual energetics, psychedelics, and more--are your toolkit to enhance cognitive performance, biohack your MeatOS, boost productivity, and unlock your hidden potential to ensure you have the energy you need for the things that matter most"--
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Meditation.; Self-help techniques.; Altered states of consciousness.; Peace of mind.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Concussion rescue : a comprehensive program to heal traumatic brain injury / by Chapek, Kabran,author.; Amen, Daniel G.,writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)368600;
Back to the drawing board -- The best treatment starts with an accurate assessment -- When the numbers add up -- Assessing hormone imbalance in traumatic brain injury -- First aid for your brain -- Natural treatments for chronic traumatic brain injury -- Can what you eat heal your brain? -- Correcting structural integrity -- Brain training: from meditation to neurofeedback -- Sleep and traumatic brain injury -- Exercise and traumatic brain injury -- Hyperbaric oxygen for traumatic brain injury."Few of us have been untouched by injury, whether on the sports field, in a car accident, falling off a bicycle, or in the course of military service. While the consequences of a concussion are not always immediately apparent, they can range from debilitating to devastating. In fact, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is fast becoming a national health crisis, with millions of Americans visiting emergency rooms with a TBI each year. But there are proven, effective steps for healing." --
Subjects: Brain; Brain;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Non-drug treatments for ADHD : new options for kids, adults & clinicians / by Brown, Richard P.(CARDINAL)463963; Gerbarg, Patricia L.(CARDINAL)463964;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A many-splendored thing : what is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and where does it come from? -- Why sweat the science? : getting to know three new faces of ADHD -- From Mother Nature : herbs, melatonin, and nootropics (brain boosters) -- Food, glorious food : diet, vitamins, and nutrients -- When the body talks, the brain listens : mind-body practices for ADHD -- Neurofeedback therapy and brain stimulation -- Just desserts.
Subjects: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Complementary Therapies; Diet therapy;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Buzz : a year of paying attention / by Ellison, Katherine,1957-(CARDINAL)312911;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-278) and index.The predicament: "Understand me!" -- History: stuck on input -- Emergency: crossing lines in the Ritalin wars -- Biology: the anatomy of distraction -- Relationships: the cookie of peace -- Society: the attack of the chronophages -- Education: the rules of engagement -- Add-vocacy: the strength in numbers -- Wired: braving the new world of neurofeedback -- Meditation: "No one ever died of restlessness" -- The white contender -- Knots to undo -- What else worked.The author recounts her journey to understand and reconnect with her twelve-year-old son after they were both diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Subjects: Biographies.; Humor.; Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; People with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Brain wars : the scientific battle over the existence of the mind and the proof that will change the way we live our lives / by Beauregard, Mario.(CARDINAL)462776;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-239) and index.A "computer made of meat?" : materialism and the mind-brain problem -- The power of belief to cure or kill : the placebo/nocebo effect -- Brain control : neurofeedback -- Train your mind, transform your brain : neuroplasticity -- Surfing the psychosomatic network : the intimate connection of mind and body -- The mind force within : hypnosis -- Beyond space and time : psi -- Mind out of body : mind, brain, and near-death experiences -- Embracing a greater self : mystical experiences -- A great shift in consciousness.Filled with the latest scientific research and stories of the mind's abilities, a prominent neuroscientist, capturing a major shift in our understanding of the age-old mind/body debate, proves that humans are more than complex biological machines.
Subjects: Brain.; Mind-brain identity theory.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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