title: A brain that heals itself
– Incredible story of discovery and healing revealed through clinical neuroplasticity research –
author: Norman Doige
Translator: Jang Ho-yeon
publisher: East Asia
Publication date: April 11, 2018
List price: 25,000 won
■ Index
Entering
Chapter 1 Sick Doctor, Get Healed Sooner – Michael Moskowitz discovers that chronic pain can be reversed
Chapter 2 Walking and Shaking Off Parkinson’s Syndrome – How Exercise Can Help Fight Degenerative Disorders and Slow Dementia
Chapter 3 Phases of Neuroplastic Healing – How and why does plastic healing work?
Chapter 4 Rewiring the Brain with Light – Using light to awaken dormant neural circuits
Chapter 5 Moses Feldenkrais: Physicist, Judo Practitioner, Healer – Heal Severe Brain Problems by Becoming Mentally Aware of Movements
Chapter 6: Those who cannot see learn to see – using Feldenkrais therapy, Buddhist training methods and other neuroplastic methods
Chapter 7: Devices to Reset the Brain – Stimulate neuromodulation to reverse symptoms
1. Put the stick down
2. Three resets: Parkinson’s disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis.
3. Cracked Potters
4. How the brain balances itself with a little help
Chapter 8 The sound bridge – The special relationship between music and the brain
1. A dyslexic boy reverses his bad luck
2. The mother’s voice
3. Rebuild your brain from scratch
4. The mysterious illness of the monks
epilogue
Appendix 1. A comprehensive approach to traumatic brain injury and brain problems
Appendix 2. Matrix remodeling for traumatic brain injury
Appendix 3. Neurofeedback for ADD, ADHD, Epilepsy, Anxiety, and Traumatic Brain Injury.
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The words of the translator
■ Introduction to the book
New York Times Bestseller, #1 Bestseller 1 in the Toronto Star and the Globe and Mail, features a bold and original story about neuroplastic healing based on the latest research in brain science. Author Norman Doige is passionate about every single story introduced in the book and works hard to convey their stories to readers. The main character of the case is described so vividly and familiarly that you can imagine him right before your eyes.
I try not to overlook a single case in vain and try to share every detail with readers. The beautiful and fascinating stories it introduces give hope to those who read them and make them appreciate themselves more. He receives enthusiastic support not only from experts but also from readers, who draw inspiration from his books, put the contents into practice on their own and share their enriched lives with him.
■ Publisher’s book review
“It’s fascinating. Norman Doige’s book is a surprising and hopeful portrait of the infinite adaptability of the human brain. _Oliver Sacchi
The New York Times Bestseller
Bestseller no. 1 selected by the Toronto Star and the Globe and Mail
An original and bold neuroplastic healing story based on the latest research in neuroscience.
“A book like the Michelin Guide in a new field, full of knowledge and intuition and which gives hope”_《Boston Globe》
2000 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine. A new topic in neuroscience
A leader in a new field of science that has revolutionized the way we treat the brain.
Norman Doige’s clinical research on “Neuroplasticity”.
“A sweeping story that gives meaning to all of humanity, as well as human culture, learning and history.” _《New York Times》
The brain is an unknown territory comparable to the universe. Neuroscience is such an infinite field that even researchers who study the brain cannot estimate the limits of their field, and therefore the research fields are very diverse. Neuroplasticity, introduced by Norman Doidge, author of The Brain’s Way of Healing, is another perspective for understanding the brain. Neuroplasticity research is a study that reveals that the brain has the ability to change due to experience and presents opinions contrary to the view of the brain so far provided by mainstream science. By flexibly looking at the brain that was thought to be immutable and suggesting the possibility of healing the brain that was thought to be irreparable, new possibilities are opened up for incurable diseases that were previously thought to be incurable.
Advances in science have allowed us to examine the brain in more detail. Equipment such as CT, MRI and PET have become highly developed to the point where they can instantly capture reactions between brain cells. And the development of such equipment further solidifies the credibility of the field of neuroplasticity. We are experimentally proving the original neuroplasticity claim made 50 years ago that nerves between brain cells can be rewired through external senses. Proof of this is the photographs of brain cells of patients recovered using neuroplastic methods. In this way, neuroplastic healing is a feat of modern science that will bring revolutionary changes to the quality of our lives.
The 2000 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers who demonstrated that “relationships between neurons increase as learning occurs.” One of the prize winners, Eric Kandel, even demonstrated that “it is possible to turn on a switch on the genes that modify neural structure”. This completely upsets the conventional wisdom that nerve cells never regenerate and change their initial wiring. There is no doubt that the field of neuroplasticity, which studies the dynamics of nerve cells, is still an evolving discipline.
Author Norman Doige is seeking an answer by asking the question, “If neuroplasticity is accepted in science, why are clinical approaches using it not more widely used and mainstream?” The claim that the brain can be healed turns the current paradigm on its head. They say that new paradigms will always challenge existing ones, and that if these studies have a “chance” to help some patients, it’s worth digging deeper. We conduct bold and inspiring research into neuroplasticity, with a responsibility to guide people with incurable neurological diseases towards treatments that may be effective.
We may now find ourselves at a turning point in the science of healing, where the discipline of “clinical neuroplasticity” is born. Instead of limiting the brain’s capabilities, we look forward to the infinite possibilities of a “self-healing brain” with new and expanded perspectives.
A vivid example of a “self-repairing brain”
Allow the healing of a brain that has suffered the yoke of incurability
“Moskowitz, a pain specialist who suffered from chronic pain, thought that terrible memories of pain caused greater pain. He tried hard to ignore the pain when it came, gradually weakening the neural circuitry in his brain that senses pain. “He, who had no choice but to rely on narcotic painkillers, can now live a pain-free life through neuroplastic healing methods.” (Chapter 1)
“John Pepper, who lives in South Africa, developed Parkinson’s disease in his mid-30s. Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disease of the nervous system that causes muscles to tighten, resulting in movement disorders, inability to control the body, and symptoms such as tremors and stiffness. Because symptoms are generally believed to be caused by reduced secretion of a neurotransmitter called dopamine, Parkinson’s disease patients are prescribed a drug called leodopa, a substance similar to dopamine, to relieve symptoms. John Pepper induces voluntary dopamine secretion through moderate exercise called “walking.” The degenerating nervous system develops new cells through exercise and improves communication in brain circuits.
John Pepper, a Parkinson’s patient, has regained enough athletic agility to climb a mountain.” (Chapter 2)
The brain is often thought of as a static organ that develops during fetus and childhood and does not develop or regenerate further. When a traumatic brain disease such as a stroke or brain hemorrhage or a geriatric brain disease such as Parkinson’s disease or dementia occurs, it is judged to be incurable and treatment is conducted to relieve or delay the symptoms. However, the healing cases introduced by Norman Doige are approached in a completely different way than previous treatment methods. Reduce prescription medications, encourage exercise, understand how the brain stimulates the body through light, sound and meditation, and identify ways to control stimulation. This is because the brain is a dynamic organ that can change at any time.
The brain’s circuits can be rewired at any time. You can turn off problematic circuits or strengthen connections between reconnected neurons. This is thanks to the neuroplastic characteristics of the brain. Neuroplasticity is a property that allows the brain to change its structure and function in response to mental activities and experiences. Norman Doige presents dramatic cases of healing brought about by neuroplasticity that he has seen and heard firsthand during his travels around the world.
Until now, brain disease cure cases have been dismissed as miracles of God’s grace. However, more than introducing cases, Norman Doige focuses on rigorously testing how scientific this recovery is and whether it can be applied to other people. We provide evidence for each case by carefully analyzing how it was recovered, whether the same method works for other people, and if not, why, and whether similar cases have occurred in the past. We have reviewed detailed medical histories, basic scientific research, and cohort studies to add credibility to each case of recovery. To avoid becoming a “torture of hope” and establishing itself as an “anomaly” that shakes the existing paradigm by evoking a new perspective on treatment, Norman Doige focused on reasonable suspicion and thorough verification in all cases.
The Toronto Star commented on him, saying, “He has a keen ability to resolve questions from the reader’s point of view.” If you follow his test, you will be able to better understand how the brain and body are connected and function, and also our body and mind.
557 Amazon reviews, reader rating 4.7
The 《New York Times》 bestseller. A beautiful story of neuroplasticity that has fascinated the world
“This is a book I want to read again and again. It is not because it is difficult to understand, but because it introduces many new and surprising methods that awaken our healing potential.”_Bessel van der Kolk (Professor of Psychiatry, Boston University)
“『The Brain Healing Itself』 captivates readers with its beautiful composition, scientifically sound foundation, and beautiful narrative.” _Staven Porges (Professor, Indiana University)
“Interesting science. “It’s an addictive book and the pages turn quickly.” _《Sunday Times》
“A Beacon of Hope” _ID: Steve (Amazon reader review)
“A new paradigm for treating chronic diseases, pain, and unexplained symptoms of all kinds” _ID: Dr. Veronique Mead (Amazon reader review)
Author Norman Doige is passionate about every single story introduced in the book and works hard to convey their stories to readers. The main character of the case is described so vividly and familiarly that you can imagine him right before your eyes. I try not to overlook a single case in vain and try to share every detail with readers. The beautiful and fascinating stories that he introduces give hope to those who read them and make them appreciate themselves more. He receives enthusiastic support not only from experts but also from readers, who draw inspiration from his books, put the contents into practice on their own and share their enriched lives with him.
“Chapter 1, Sick Doctor, Treat Yourself First” is about the case of Moskowitz, a chronic pain patient and pain specialist introduced earlier. His story explains how traumatic injuries leave marks in the brain and how those marks are strengthened. And it contains his story of how to control pain by understanding nerve flow. “Chapter 2 Walking Over Parkinson’s Syndrome” is the story of John Pepper, who overcame Parkinson’s disease through physical therapy. Through his story, we can get a glimpse of the mainstream academic community’s position on neuroplasticity. “Chapter 3 Phases of Neuroplastic Healing” explains the scientific basis that, including the cranial nervous system, cranial nerve diseases can be controlled by regulating neural circuits. “Chapter 4 Rewiring the Brain with Light” mentions the case of Gabriel, who gained hearing, short-term memory, and cognitive impairment through surgery to remove a brain tumor. He restored the damaged brainstem with laser treatment. In 「Chapter 5 Moses Feldenkrais: Physicist, Judo Practitioner, and Healer」 and 「Chapter 6 A Person Who Cannot See Learns to See」, Moses Feldenkrais, who was a physicist but became a neuroplastic physical therapist, discusses sensory perception through meditation. he will introduce how to restore overstimulated brain circuits. Feldenkrais treatment allowed people who had lost their sight due to optic nerve disorders to regain their sight. In Chapter 7, Equipment to Reset the Brain, the story of Jerry, who suffered concussions in three serious accidents and developed multiple sclerosis, is introduced. Jerry has regained his daily life through treatment that involves direct electrical stimulation to the brain using a transoral electrical stimulator called PoNs. In chapter 8, “The Sound Bridge,” the story of a dyslexic boy who overcomes dyslexia through sound therapy and examples of children with disabilities such as autism and ADHD are introduced. He vividly conveys the daily life regained by children condemned to not being able to follow a normal educational path.
Therapy through sensations such as light, sound, vibration and movement is natural and non-invasive. The brain receiving these sensations recovers through its own changes. It is a neuroplastic capacity of the brain. Norman Doige provides a friendly and vivid understanding of how the brain works. If we understand the working mechanisms of the brain, we will realize that it is not a hasty expectation to hope that we can cure ourselves of incurable brain diseases.
■ Introduction by the author
author: Norman Dodge
He is a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst and professor of psychiatry at the Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research at Columbia University in New York and the University of Toronto. He also works as a writer, critic and poet.
His previous work, The Brain That Calls Miracles, a New York Times bestseller, has sold more than 1 million copies. You have won the gold medal at the National Magazine Awards, the Canadian journalism prize, four times. I live mostly in Toronto.
Translator: Jang Ho-yeon
He graduated from the Department of Aesthetics and the Graduate School of Music of Seoul National University and studied popular music at Newcastle University in England. He currently works as a translator in the fields of music, science and literature.
『Waltz of the Brain』, 『Musicophilia』, 『The Secret of Music Revealed Through Science』, 『Schubert’s Winter Journeys』, 『Positive Brain』, 『Perspectives』, 『Columbine』, 『The World Seen Through Star Wars』 etc . they have been translated.
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