What does grey matter have to do with peace and joy? A lot more than most of us realize.
Many of my clients who are deeply religious are both stunned and relieved when they find out that their behavior or mood issues may be physical rather than spiritual problems. So it is with great joy that I want to recommend a new book by dear friend and longtime colleague, Dr. Earl Henslin.Though the book will encourage people of any faith, it is written from a distinctly compassionate Christian viewpoint and may be especially helpful to the dazed and confused sitting in our church pews!
Be ready to have a few of your long-held assumptions challenged, and discover some "ah-ha" insights that will deepen your understanding and widen your compassion. In this breakthrough book, Dr. Earl Henslin reveals how the study of brain imaging turned his practice of psychotherapy upside down - with remarkably positive results.He shares answers to puzzling questions such as:
Why isn't my faith in God enough to erase my blue moods?
Why haven't I been able to conquer my anger? Pray away my fear and worry?Why can't I find freedom from secret obsessions and addictions?
Using my Amen Brain System Checklist and the 5 Basic Mood Areas in the brain,Dr. Henslin reveals what happens to our minds when any of those areas are out of balance.And the fun part?He applies the latest brain research to our everyday lives in an entertaining, enjoyable and informative way.(You don't have to be a neurosurgeon to love this book.)
This Is Your Brain on Joyoffers a wide variety of practical,researched-based ways to nourish and balance your brain, including
*Up-to-date nutritional information
*Exercise as powerful as anti-depressants
*Corrective thinking techniques
*Supplements and/or medical recommendations
*Music, beauty, nature,aromatherapy
*Uplifting movies and books
*Scriptures and prayers to help soothe and nourishspecific areas of the brain
*The healing power of community and charity
...... and more!
Finally, Dr. Henslin,an avid and lifelong student of scripture,includes a mini-study of Paul's letter to the Philippians where the aging apostle unveils his "secrets" to lasting joy.
Read this book and you'll know how exactly how to nourish your mind, balance your brain and help others do the same.After all, the capacity for joy is a terrible thing to waste.
Product Description
A break-through guide to help people experience lasting joy by restoring brain health.
What does the latest research in brain science and brain imaging say about our ability (or inability) to experience joy and happiness? Is our lack of joy a sin problem or a brain problem? In this life-altering book, Dr. Earl Henslin reveals that to enjoy our lives to the fullest, to become more loving, more Christ-like, we need to become more capable of healing and nourishing our brains. Many problems, long thought of as spiritual in nature--anger, depression, mood swings, anxiety, addictions--are often the result of a sick brain that cannot comprehend a good and loving God. This Is Your Brain on Joy shares exciting new findings in neuroscience that are spiritually sound, showing us how to care for our brains so we not only more effectively use them to glorify God but also experience His love.
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