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Kanji, Giresh, 1966-

Brain Connections : how to sleep better, worry less and feel happier / Dr Giresh Kanji. - Wellington, New Zealand : Pain Publications, 2019. - 176 pages ; 20 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

My story -- 35 years of nightmares -- Brain connections -- the inner workings of the brain -- How does our body respond to stress? -- Winding up the stress nervous system -- The role of childhood trauma -- What is sleep -- What is poor sleep -- Sleep hygiene -- Factors that can disturb sleep -- Menopause -- Why am I tired? -- Anxiety -- Depression -- The role of stress in depression -- How are people with depression different -- The baby blues -- Depression and dementia, losing your mind -- Solutions that can help -- Why should I exercise? -- Exercise for insomnia and anxiety -- Exercise, the cure for depression -- The magic of heat -- Yoga, the ancient Indian remedy -- Mindfulness, meditation and breathing -- Tai Chi -- Yin and Yang -- How does meditation work? -- Medication for insomnia -- Medication for anxiety -- Antidepressant medication -- Cognitive behavioural therapy.

"The book explores the role of childhood trauma, stress, and the links between stress-related symptoms and fatigue, concentration and dementia. In the book, he outlines the five habits that reduce the activity of the stress brain and improve insomnia, anxiety and depression"--https://gireshkanji.com.

ISBN: 9780473467432 0473467437

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Depression, Mental--Physiological aspects.
Depression, Mental--Alternative treatment.
Anxiety disorders--Physiological aspects.
Anxiety disorders--Alternative treatment.
Mind and body.

Dewey Class. No.: 616.852

National Library of Medicine Call No.: WM 75 / K16 2019