Mind-Body, Emotions, Stress, Brain Health

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I am comfortable with my BTD. I hope I am getting most of what I

need nutritionally. That is not to say I don't want to continue to

improve my diet as I learn more or change my diet as my needs

change. I also do OK as far as exercise goes.

The next area I would like to explore and learn more about to improve

my health is the brain, emotions, mind-body connection, etc. My

interests range from shedding myself a negative emotions, stress

control, happiness, how to improve the functioning of my brain

(memory, decision making, creativity, etc,), long term brain health,

etc. I have read a few different books and info on the Internet

about a few different techniques and products, but have not really

tried or embraced any of them. This is not an area that I have very

much knowledge about or past experience with. I would be interested

in comments or recommendations anyone may have about the many

different approaches to obtaining a healthy mind and emotional well-

being.

I noticed that Heidi on Dr. D's website has mentioned Holosync

several times. Does anyone have any experience with Holosync from

http://www.centerpointe.com?

I appreciate your help or guidance.

Don

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I think you would find the mind-body link info about the effect of sugar,

chocolate, proteins and carbs--direct link to brain and body chemistry very

interesting...as certain foods are eaten, mood can go up and down (even

true, serious depression)..in " Potatoes not Prozac " book. I have not read

such detailed info anywhere. Specifically discussed are the brain chemicals

serotonin, beta-endorphins and glucose. Interesting discussion of the

over-prescription of serotonin based drugs (prozac and others) when many

(not all) people can feel better emotionally and physically by altering

their diet (specifically combining carb with protein and avoiding loads of

sugar products or alcohols). There is also specific info about the affect of

foods/sugars on the alcoholic person or even those whose parent(s) are

alcoholics (their body chemistry/brain chemistry is different).

The books about seasonal affective disorder, where sunlight plays a role in

our mood (i.e. getting depressed or blues in the winter time) is another

interesting area. Exposure to certain (full spectrum) light increases

serotonin levels which boosts mood.

There are loads of books about the power of positive thinking, see the

self-help or even new age section of a bookstore (or online book store).

Most focus on healing past issues or wounds and thinking positively for the

future.

Also if you are looking for an extreme discussion, the religion Christian

Science believes so much in the power of positive thought that it can

prevent or cure disease in the body. See www.spirituality.com for info.

I enjoy reading different perspectives and forming my own opinions. My

recommendation of these books does not mean I am fanatical about any of

them.