Problems focusing?
Low energy levels?
Mood swings?
Perhaps you need to look at how youre caring for your brain.
New research is proving that how we care for our brains governs how well we live, and in this accessible, brain-friendly book Dr Clara Doran outlines the best ways to do this.
From nutrition and sleep to continuous learning and the company we keep, everything we do has an impact on our brains, which means everything we do better helps them to thrive. This book is packed full of advice to help you:
- get more creativity into your life
- balance your hormones
- eat for brain health
- tune into the signals of your body
- manage stress effectively
... and much, much more.
Give your brain a tune-up with this definitive guide to braincare the new self-care!
Introduction
Lesson 1 - Stop, Look, Listen - The real self-care
Lesson 2 - Nap, Rest, Sleep - The most important thing you will do today
Lesson 3 - Write, Sing, Draw - It doesnt have to be a masterpiece
Lesson 4 - Cook, Feed, Nourish - Think of what happens when you put diesel in
a petrol car
Lesson 5 - Quit, Run, Hide - Why your body knows when you ignore this feeling
Lesson 6 - You, Me, Them - Who you surround yourself with matters
Lesson 7 - Walk, Run, Boogie - Movement is medicine
Lesson 8 - Tick, Tock, Boom - How to outsmart your hormones
Lesson 9 - Laugh, Giggle, Play - When did you last have fun?
Lesson 10 - Feel, Cry, Frown - Name that feeling
Lesson 11 - Sad, Bad, Survival - Does it get worse than this?
Lesson 12 - Rest in Peace - What matters in the end
Lesson 13 - Time, Purpose, Intention - Over to you
Further Reading
Acknowledgements
After years of working as a GP and a personal diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, Clara Doran was inspired to look into the complicated world of brains to see how she could help others. Having seen firsthand how much we can do to look after our brains today and ease the symptoms of aging tomorrow Clara founded Noggin: The Brain People with a desire to educate others and provide solutions for everyday brain care.
