Time to get curious about the Brain
I’ve just returned from giving a ‘Neurobiology of Pain’ lecture in London. It is such an exciting topic because it impacts every person on the planet & the implications are huge for people suffering with chronic pain. The challenge is this – What most people think about pain is no longer in line with modern science. […]
Continue ReadingThought Suppression – Don’t think about it
“Try to pose for yourself this task: not to think of a polar bear, and you will see that the cursed thing will come to mind every minute.” Dostoevsky 1863 While you are not thinking of polar bears, whatever you do now don’t think of dancing jellybeans. And definitely don’t think that embarrassing thought […]
Continue ReadingWhat IS Neuroplasticity
So what is Neuroplasticity? You don’t have to understand Neuroplasticity to take back control of your health and understand that you are the most influential person in your life. Change can become easier when you understanding how brain function influences who you are and how you experience the world AND how you can influence brain […]
Continue ReadingBe your own Neuroplastic Surgeon
I wrote a recent post “If Pain persists BE your own Doctor”. This one could be “If you are stuck BE your own Neuroplastic Surgeon”. To live a brilliant life you don’t need understand the brain at the level of a Neuroscientist like Michael Merzenich. But you would be foolish to ignore his message. And […]
Continue ReadingI’ve tried everything
Many people I see have been sick for a long time & come to me with a long list of failures, having ‘tried everything’. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible or even hard. It is just a comment on the approaches they have tried or how they have used the approaches. Maybe it means it’s time […]
Continue ReadingIf Pain persists BE your doctor
Opioids have been in the news a lot lately. In the popular news with the death of Prince due to an overdose of the synthetic opioid Fentanyl. And in scientific news thanks to a really significant finding. Research is showing that Opioids, commonly used in treatment of pain and long known to be addictive ……. […]
Continue ReadingIs Brain Plasticity the key to healing?
For those who can access Australia’s Radio National podcasts, this interview with Norman Doidge (author of ‘The Brain that Changes Itself’ & ‘The Healing Brain’) looks at the concept of Neuroplasticity. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/healthreport/new-document/7024946
Continue ReadingGetting better or just getting better at managing?
The understanding of NEUROPLASTICITY has become a valuable tool in working with both physical and mental health. NEUROPLASTICITY is the process where the brain alters its structure and function as an adaptation to experience. The implications of this are huge. One implication is that the things that people do to ‘manage’ their problem are also […]
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