Change your Brain, Change your Life. Revelations based on studying 63,000 brain images across 90 countries over 20 years. How Brain imaging can change paradigms and our understanding of healthy life, no matter where we live.
Physician, psychiatrist, and teacher, Daniel Amen, MD, is one of the world’s foremost experts on applying brain imaging science to clinical psychiatric practice. He is widely regarded as a gifted teacher, taking complex brain science concepts to make them easily accessible to other professionals and the general public. Daniel is the author of 42 professional articles and 28 books, including four New York Times bestsellers. He is the producer and star of five highly popular shows about the brain, which have raised more than 34 million dollars for public television.
Daniel is the medical director of Amen Clinics, Inc., that has the world’s largest database of functional brain scans totaling more than 64,000. The clinics have seen patients from 90 countries.
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Change Your Brain, Change Your Life With Dr Daniel Amen
Dr. Daniel Amen, a renowned neuropsychiatrist, has authored the highly-acclaimed book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. In this second edition, Amen provides even more useful brain prescriptions and information about the latest brain-imaging technology. His advice is simple but effective. Change your thoughts, change your diet, and practice new ways of thinking. All of these tips and techniques will have a profound impact on your life and health.
SPECT scans
A series of SPECT scans have been developed to detect various forms of brain disorders. For example, it is used to diagnose schizophrenia and depression. It can also be used to diagnose seven different types of ADHD. During a talk, Dr. Amen will project SPECT images onto a screen, showing the differences between healthy and diseased brains. Specifically, a healthy brain is an oval whereas a diseased or traumatized brain is wrinkled and rumpled. Alzheimer’s brains, on the other hand, are riddled with holes and shriveled.
Dr. Amen’s claims about the effectiveness of SPECT scans have been widely ridiculed by mainstream medical experts. But he is not alone in his beliefs. More than 3,000 patients have sought treatment with him at his clinic in California. In addition to referring patients, Amen completed two hundred hours of training and received a radioactive materials license from the Institute of Nuclear Medicine Education. His mission was born when his nephew nearly died of a brain cyst.
Nutrition
Dr. Daniel Amen, MD, co-author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, offers a practical guide to optimizing brain health. According to his research, our behavior can accelerate or slow down the aging process and can influence our ability to innovate and solve problems. By applying simple strategies for improving your health, you can improve your mind-body connection and increase your ability to learn.
In mid-1990s, Amen’s work caught the attention of the Brain Imaging Council, which asked him to analyze SPECT scans of patients with depression and psychiatric illnesses as well as healthy people. Amen’s work was recognized by many notable individuals such as Joan Baez and Bill Cosby. He appeared on television shows like “Dr. Phil,” “Larry King,” and “The View.” His book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life! was an immediate New York Times bestseller, and his first PBS show was a hit.
Changing thoughts
A new study suggests that ‘imperfect’ is a misnomer – every situation contains an element of perfection. However, changing your thoughts can change your life. Purity of thoughts is essential for a healthy lifestyle. If you have insecurities about yourself, chances are, you’ll want to look at these and change your attitude. To become more positive, change your thoughts to include more pleasant thoughts.
Successful people often visualize the lives they want to lead. They do not let negative thoughts sabotage their dreams. Their positive thoughts make these dreams a reality. Changing your thoughts to reflect a positive outlook is the best way to change your life. If you think of a good thing and see yourself as a good person, you’re more likely to act accordingly. Positive thoughts lead to positive feelings and actions, which in turn create positive experiences in your life.
Optimal brain health
If you’ve ever read a book about ageing and memory lapses, you probably know that the brain stops developing in your early twenties and slows down considerably with age. Cognitive decline can lead to serious health problems such as Alzheimer’s disease. But cognitive decline is not inevitable. We can do our part to protect our brain and live a long and healthy life. Brainy activities help develop new connections between nerve cells. They may also build functional reserve and neurological “plasticity.”
Social engagement is a good way to boost brain health. Volunteering at a local animal shelter or after-school program could help your brain function. If you enjoy singing, you could join a local choir or start a new singing group. Social engagement can also help your brain stay sharp and focused. If you are into building furniture or jigsaw puzzles, you may also enjoy playing bridge. Whatever you do to keep your mind challenged may have both short-term and long-term benefits.
Tana Amen’s podcast
If you’re suffering from depression, anxiety, or other mental illness, it’s important to understand that you are not alone. Dr. Daniel Amen, New York Times best-selling author, and founder of Amen Clinics, believes that you can use the power of your mind to change your life. In this podcast, he and Tana Amen discuss the power of the human mind and how you can harness it to change your life.
Dr. Amen, a double-board certified psychiatrist, is a pioneer in brain-imaging technology. His work has been featured on public television and is ranked among the top 100 science stories of 2015. Dr. Amen’s wife, Tana Amen, is a nurse, health and fitness expert, and author of six books. Her uplifting approach has won millions of hearts and made her a nationally recognized speaker. She is also a black-belt in both Kenpo Karate and Tae-Kwon-Do.
