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My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey (Hardcover)
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Jill Bolte Taylor |
ISBN: 0670020745 , Hardcover - BUY
ISBN: 978-0670020744 , Paperback - BUY
Amazon.com Review
A brain scientist's journey from a debilitating stroke to full recovery becomes an inspiring exploration of human consciousness and its possibilities
On the morning of December 10, 1996, Jill Bolte Taylor, a thirty-seven-year-old Harvard-trained brain scientist, experienced a massive stroke when a blood vessel exploded in the left side of her brain. A neuroanatomist by profession, she observed her own mind completely deteriorate to the point that she could not walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life, all within the space of four brief hours. As the damaged left side of her brain--the rational, grounded, detail- and time-oriented side--swung in and out of function, Taylor alternated between two distinct and opposite realties: the euphoric nirvana of the intuitive and kinesthetic right brain, in which she felt a sense of complete well-being and peace; and the logical, sequential left brain, which recognized Jill was having a stroke, and enabled her to seek help before she was lost completely.
In My Stroke of Insight, Taylor shares her unique perspective on the brain and its capacity for recovery, and the sense of omniscient understanding she gained from this unusual and inspiring voyage out of the abyss of a wounded brain. It would take eight years for Taylor to heal completely. Because of her knowledge of how the brain works, her respect for the cells composing her human form, and most of all an amazing mother, Taylor completely repaired her mind and recalibrated her understanding of the world according to the insights gained from her right brain that morning of December 10th.
Today Taylor is convinced that the stroke was the best thing that could have happened to her. It has taught her that the feeling of nirvana is never more than a mere thought away. By stepping to the right of our left brains, we can all uncover the feelings of well-being and peace that are so often sidelined by our own brain chatter. A fascinating journey into the mechanics of the human mind, My Stroke of Insight is both a valuable recovery guide for anyone touched by a brain injury, and an emotionally stirring testimony that deep internal peace truly is accessible to anyone, at any time.
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After a Stroke: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier
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by Cleo Hutton and RN, Cleo Hutton |
ISBN: 1932603115, Paperback - 11.53 BUY
***** Top Pick
Covers the home-recovery process after a stroke -- and no subject is off-limits. Readers will learn how to progress from patient to person again. The author shares 300+ tips she learned and used during her recovery, including information about communication, emotional liability, safety issues, rest periods, dressing, personal care, cooking, home maintenance, housekeeping skills, traveling, relaxation techniques, and sex.
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Brain, Heal Thyself: A Caregiver's New Approach to Recovery from Stroke, Aneurysm, And Traumatic Brain Injuries
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by Madonna Siles , Lawrence J. Beuret |
ISBN: 1571744762, Paperback - $11.53 BUY
A holistic rehabilitation plan, drawing on experience as practitioner of A.A.'s 12-Step program and personal knowledge of subconscious communication techniques.
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Stroke for Dummies
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by John R., M.D. Marler |
ISBN: 0764572016, Paperback - 13.59 BUY
***** Top Pick.
Features tons of advice for recovery and rehabilitation Get the latest on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of stroke Have questions and concerns about strokes? This reassuring guide provides invaluable information for stroke victims and their loved ones, from what a stroke is and what it feels like to proven treatments and therapies.
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Hand Recovery After Stroke
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by Johannes G. Smits (Author), Else Boone Smits (Author), Else C. Smits-Boone (Author) |
ISBN: 0750672722, Paperback - 80.75 BUY
* Uniquely written from the perspective of someone who has suffered a stroke * Utilizes everyday objects to perform exercises * Teaches how to record and plot recovery
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Seaweed: Natures Secret to Balancing Your Metabolism, Fighting Disease, and Revitalizing Body and Soul
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Valerie Gennari Cooksley |
ISBN: 1584795387, Paperback - 11.53 BUY
***** Top pick.
What if there was a magic potion to help cure disease and lengthen life? And make you feel and look better in the process? Believe it or not, there is—and the place to find it is in the sea. Seaweed is eaten for its powerful nutritional benefits, used as a poultice for its healing properties, and soaked in for its ability to relax and moisturize even the most overworked bodies. This Fountain of Youth—whether fresh, dried, or in capsule form—is available more widely than ever before, and now readers everywhere can learn about its extraordinary qualities.
In this unique and comprehensive guide, Valerie Cooksley, R.N., explains in clear prose how to use seaweed, and why it works—in its medicinal, nutritional, and cosmetic applications. In addition, she offers fascinating information about humankind’s relationship with the sea and its mysterious underwater plants. Seaweed features recipes for delicious meals (including many for the seaweed-wary); do-it-yourself spa treatments and topical treatments for specific ills; advice on finding, storing, and using seaweed; and much more. It’s a book for anyone interested in living a healthier life.
About the Author
VALERIE GENNARI COOKSLEY is a registered nurse, a leading expert on aromatherapy and alternative healing, and the author of Aromatherapy: A Lifetime Guide to Healing with Essential Oils. Cooksley speaks nationally on natural health topics. She lives in Texas.
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The Secret
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Rhonda Byrne |
ISBN: 1582701709, Hardcover - 14.37 BUY
***** Top Pick.
Supporters will hail this New Age self-help book on the law of attraction as a groundbreaking and life-changing work, finding validation in its thesis that one's positive thoughts are powerful magnets that attract wealth, health, happiness... and did we mention wealth?
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Acupuncture Without Needles
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by J. V. Cerney |
ISBN: 0735200351, Paperback - 11.66 BUY
This is the original book on the subject and a popular alternative medicine classic that has sold successfully for over twenty years. With over 100 clear, useful illustrations, it is the most user-friendly book on the market.
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The Healing Benefits of Acupressure: Acupuncture Without Needles
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by F. M. Houston |
ISBN: 0879835362, Paperback - 46.94 BUY
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The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health
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by T. Colin, Campbell, Thomas M. Campbell II, John Robbins, and Howard Lyman |
ISBN: 1932100660, Paperback - 10.13 BUY
Referred to as the "Grand Prix of epidemiology" by The New York Times, this study examines more than 350 variables of health and nutrition with surveys from 6,500 adults in more than 2,500 counties across China and Taiwan, and conclusively demonstrates the link between nutrition and heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. While revealing that proper nutrition can have a dramatic effect on reducing and reversing these ailments as well as curbing obesity, this text calls into question the practices of many of the current dietary programs, such as the Atkins diet, that are widely popular in the West. The politics of nutrition and the impact of special interest groups in the creation and dissemination of public information are also discussed
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