Mind Body Practices Affect Health At The Cellular Level Via Gene Expression

On January 8, 2011, in Featured, Psychophysiology, Therapy, submitted by Stephen Elliott
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“Mind body” practices affect gene expression – these are the findings of Herbert Benson M.D. and William Proctor J.D., reported in their recent book: Relaxation Revolution: Enhancing Your Personal Health Through the Science and Genetics of Mind Body Healing. Included in this article is a link to an NPR radio broadcast that discusses Dr. Bensen’s research.

NIMH Releases A Free Booklet On Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)

On December 17, 2010, in Mental Health, Resources, submitted by Christopher Fisher, PhD
front cover of the NIMH social phobia booklet

The National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) announced the release of “Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder): Always Embarrassed” in their continuing series of free e-booklets that demystify common psychological disorders. Included in this review is a link to download this 6-page, full color e-booklet in PDF format.

Brain-Building Nutrition: How Dietary Fats and Oils Affect Mental, Physical, and Emotional Intelligence (Book Review)

On November 21, 2010, in Featured, Health | Fitness, Resources, submitted by Alan Fisher, Ph.D.
Front book cover of Brain Building Nutrition

If you are interested in promoting and maintaining a healthy human brain, you will likely find the book, “Brain-Building Nutrition” by Michael A. Schmidt, Ph.D, to be informative and potentially beneficial. The author has a background in the “hard” sciences (i.e., molecular medicine) and collaborates with NASA scientists in the field of metabolism and human performance.

New Neurofeedback For ADHD Book Released (With Exclusive Discount Code)

On November 14, 2010, in ADHD, Featured, Neurofeedback, submitted by Christopher Fisher, PhD
The front cover of the book, Neurofeedback and State Regulation in ADHD: A Therapy Without Medication

The book, “Neurofeedback And State Regulation In ADHD: A Therapy Without Medication,” by Werner Van den Bergh, M.D. received official publication on October 25, 2010. This is a timely book in light of the recent finding that “Neurofeedback for ADHD Achieves A ‘Level 5 – Efficacious and Specific’ Efficacy Rating.” Check the end of this report for an exclusive and time limited discount code for BMED Report readers that includes free shipping.

Preorder Discount For Upcoming Book – Neurofeedback And State Regulation In ADHD: A Therapy Without Medication

On September 27, 2010, in Neurofeedback, Resources, submitted by Christopher Fisher, PhD
Neurofeedback and State Regulation in ADHD: A Therapy Without Medication book cover

BMED Press, a sister company of BMED Report, just announced a soon to be released book, Neurofeedback and State Regulation in ADHD: A Therapy Without Medication by Werner Van den Bergh, M.D. The book will be available in October 2010. Get over to BMED Press by October 5 to receive a 20% pre-order discount. Readers can expect to see a full book review of this title in the near future.

Excellent Free eBook: Brain Facts – A Primer On The Brain And Nervous System

On March 18, 2010, in Resources, submitted by Christopher Fisher, PhD
Brain Facts ebook

Readers interested in central nervous system physiology may want to check out an excellent PDF ebook that, as the name implies, provides an overview of the human brain and nervous system. This ebook is published by and provided free of charge courtesy of The Society for Neuroscience. The quality and overall production of this 80-page [...]

New Updates To BMED Report “Recommended Reading”

On September 27, 2009, in Resources, submitted by Christopher Fisher, PhD
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New books and book categories have been steadily added to the Recommend Reading section of BMED Report. This turned out to be a highly accessed part of our website, and readers who use embedded links to purchase featured books support our continued operation. The latest book category additions are Electromedicine and Consumer Self-Help. Both of [...]

Excellent Free Resource: Spinal Cord Injury Patient-Family Teaching Manual

On August 23, 2009, in Resources, Traumatic Injury, submitted by Christopher Fisher, PhD
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As mentioned in a previous post, I am on internship at a nationally ranked rehabilitation hospital. Though I am currently assigned to a traumatic brain injury rotation (TBI), I have already started to work with patients with spinal cord injuries (i.e., my next formal rotation). I recently came across a wonderful free resource for patients and their family entitled, “Spinal Cord Injury Patient-Family Teaching Manual.” Check the end of this report for a link to download this valuable free resource.

Excellent Free Resource: NIMH Schizophrenia E-Booklet (Easy-to-Read Publication For Patients)

On August 6, 2009, in Schizophrenia, submitted by Christopher Fisher, PhD
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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) continues their release of free evidence-based and easy-to-read book and video reviews of various mental health disorders that are suitable for patients, such as the “Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens – A Parent’s Guide” E-Booklet and Depression Awareness Video previously reviewed on this website. The latest 8-page [...]

Excellent Free Resource: Adolescent Health E-Book

On April 23, 2009, in Resources, submitted by Christopher Fisher, PhD
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We recently filed a report about The British Medical Association’s Early Life Nutrition and Lifelong Health E-Book. This same organization publishes a free health and nutrition e-book geared toward adolescents, appropriately titled “Adolescent Health.” Adolescence can be challenging time for some, while not as turbulent for others. Poor health and nutrition, however, can make life [...]

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