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Basic Brain Anatomy: The Hemispheres & Tissues Functions

Do you know the basic anatomy of the brain? What are the functions of the left and right hemispheres of the brain? In Whole Brain Living, Jill Bolte Taylor describes four “characters” of the brain that help achieve inner peace. The physiological basis for the four characters includes the left and right hemispheres of the brain, as well as the limbic (emotional) and cortical (thinking) tissue that spans both hemispheres. Keep reading to learn more about basic brain anatomy.

Jill Bolte Taylor: The 4 Characters in Your Brain That Run Your Life

What are Jill Bolte Taylor’s 4 characters of the brain? How do these characters work together to keep the brain active and working? In her book Whole Brain Living, Jill Bolte Taylor cites four “characters” of the brain that have their own way of perceiving and navigating the world. She also introduces where each character resides and what they’re like. Continue reading to learn more about these four characters and their roles in the brain.

The 4 Ways a Busy Lifestyle Robs You of Meaningful Experiences

Are you busy in a way that’s fulfilling or in a way that just feels hectic? Do you prioritize your well-being as much as you should? In The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, pastor and author John Mark Comer makes a distinction between busyness that’s beneficial and busyness that’s detrimental. He warns against the type of busy lifestyle that leads to weak relationships, disconnection from God, poor health, and a lack of purpose. Read on to learn about the dangers of a busy lifestyle that tends to run you ragged.

How the Mind-and-Body Connection Affects Your Health

How are the mind and body connected? How do your thoughts influence your cells? While some people believe that your thoughts can’t have a direct effect on your cells’ environment, Bruce Lipton’s book The Biology of Belief says differently. In fact, your mood and stress level can create a harmful environment for your cells, affecting you physically. Let’s dive into this mind-and-body connection, and how it works.

The Top 4 Ways to Improve Brain Function and Health

The 25 Cognitive Biases: Cognitive Inertia

What are the best ways to improve your brain’s health? How does addiction negatively impact your brain? In Whole Brain Living, Jill Bolte Taylor describes a few tips for how to use the BRAIN technique in your daily life. You’ll be able to improve your relationships with others, improve your emotional well-being, and master the art of embodying each brain character when you need them. Below are the ways to improve brain function that you can practice every day.

Bruce Lipton Says Energy Psychology Can Improve Humanity

What are Bruce Lipton’s energy psychology techniques helpful for? How can you improve healing for your children and your community? In The Biology of Belief, Bruce Lipton says that your actions are triggered by unconscious programming that’s been embedded in you since early childhood. But he’s optimistic about our individual and collective capacity for change. Find out how you can use energy psychology to change people’s lives for the better.

The US Drug Shortage: Causes and Potential Solutions

What’s behind the shortage of hundreds of drugs in the US? What can be done to fix the problem? The US drug shortage is so severe that physicians at large cancer centers have virtually no supply of chemotherapy drugs left. Experts attribute much of the drug shortage problem to an ailing generic drug manufacturing market, which accounts for 90% of all domestic prescriptions. Below we’ll take a look at what’s causing the US drug shortage and if anything can be done to remedy it.

How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan: Book Overview

Can psychedelics really treat mental health problems? How do psychedelics affect the human brain? In what ways do psychedelics have the potential to fix society? In How to Change Your Mind, Michael Pollan shows his research on psychedelic trials and their impact on society. He also explores the history of psychedelics from the prehistoric period until now. Read below for a brief overview of How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan.

History of Psychedelics: From Ancient Greece to Today

Where does the history of psychedelics begin? What did the Greeks do with psychedelics in the ancient world? Psychedelics have been around for centuries, and have cultural and healing significance in indigenous cultures. It wasn’t until the 1950s that certain psychedelics spread to American and European cultures where they were criminalized and banned. Let’s explore the rich history of psychedelics, as written in How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan.

8 Secondary Trauma Symptoms Caregivers Experience

Do you care for trauma patients? What are the signs of secondary trauma? According to Laura van Dernoot Lipsky’s book Trauma Stewardship, people have different responses to trauma exposure. If you work with trauma patients, you must understand how secondary trauma affects you so you can better care for others. Let’s look at eight secondary trauma symptoms that you may be experiencing.