Neuroplasticity: Your Brain's Superpower: Change Your Brain and Change Your Life

by Philippe Douyon MD

We live in a time in which more than 100 million Americans suffer from a neurological illness. Not only is that number expected to rise and the annual cost to care for people with neurological disorders expected to surpass 1 trillion dollars, but the impact of these illnesses on our lives is unlike any other. Neurological disorders affect every fiber of our being. They cause physical, psychological, emotional, and cognitive impairments. They rob us of our lives and families in a way that diseases of other organs can't. Oftentimes it seems that we are helpless to do anything about it. But, what if that wasn't true? Your Brain's Superpower empowers us to have a different relationship with our brains. Instead of just succumbing to whatever potential dysfunction, degeneration, or disease that may impact our nervous system, in this book we explore the ways in which we can give our brains exactly what they need to adapt, heal, and thrive. Your Brain's Superpower takes us on a journey through things that influence the evolution of our brains, including various diseases. Not only do we learn about these illnesses, but also about the potential healing that can take place after the injury. This book expands the conversation about brain health so that we can include the principles of neuroplasticity to help us take control of our neurological destinies.

Genres: Nonfiction, Adhd

114 pages, Paperback

Published April 23, 2019

Reviews

[Katarina Kyde · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a complete neuroplasticity nerd and couldn't wait to read this book. Although I'd already read most of what was in this book in other books, this was a good basic introduction to neuroplasticity. I'd recommend this as someone's first book on the topic. For a more detailed and complete book, I'd recommend Dr. Stephen Porges' book.

I couldn't give this 5 stars because it was very basic and didn't go very in-depth. It also had a mention of God in it, which is fine, but I don't think it belongs in a book about science. There were also quite a few typos.

I think this would make a great read for someone who wants a basic, first look into the topic of neuroplasticity.

[Julian Lanza · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is barely a book. reads more like a thesis paper neurotransfofmed into a book. a good portion reads like a text book, explaining how the brain works and the different things that can affect its function. when it finally gets to actually talking about neuroplasticity, it barely touches on how one can use it their benefit .

[Angela Alfonso · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book explains neuroplasticity in the most simplistic form of understanding. This book helps you understand your current behaviours , why and how to change.
He explained some diseases of the brain which was a nice to know but would have focused more on behaviours and actions.