According to Dr. Earl Henslin in his book titled "This is Your Brain On Joy" living a joyful life in spite of troubles is absolutely possible. The good Doctor takes an inside look at the brain and its specific mood functions. Over the past decade Dr. Henslin has worked closely with well-known Dr. Daniel Amen, author of "Change Your Brain, Change Your Life." Together they help people utilizing a revolutionary brain imaging method called SPECT that can pinpoint potential problem areas in the brain such as Attention Deficit Disorder, depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Actual photographs of brains that have gone throgh a SPECT scan powerfully demonstrate healthy brains vs. brains that has problems in a specified area.
Because the brain scans themselves can cost anywhere between $1,500-$5,000, a very useful self-test is offered in chapter four, that may help to begin to identify potential problem areas. The author then takes the time to explain specific, and most of the time easy to implement changes to help remedy potential problem areas. I appreciate that the author utilizes various methods such as nutritional supplements, medication, aromatherapy, foods, cinematherapy, scripture, and humor to help with whatever ails you. Dr. Henslin goes to great lengths to treat the whole person and not just the problem.
The book goes into detail about the five mood centers in the brain. Thankfully, you won't need a medical degree to understand the down to earth terminology used to explain this complex subject matter.
The author uses very helpful tables to explain how different areas of the brain control every day functions such as organization, empathy and emotional control. The table then compares how the healthy mood center functions and how an unhealthy mood center may function.
In addition, personal stories about real people who have struggled with over or under active mood centers helps make this book more real. Sometimes issues like depression are caused by a chemical imbalance, or a result of poor nutrition or wrong thought patterns. The author covers all the bases in a practical and helpful manner. I highly reccomend this book for everybody to read. Even if you don't have a brain issue, you probably know someone who does. This book could help you to better understand your loved ones.
