Whether you’re new to brain health or looking to dig deeper, I’ve rounded up my top five brain books here to help you on your journey. It has been an extremely difficult task, as my favorites seem to change often, but after much thought, this is where I landed.
And if you want to hear what other brain enthusiasts have to recommend, keep scrolling to see what our community has to offer.
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Warning: Your must-read list is about to get very long.
the 5 best books on the brain
1. the source: by neuroscientist dr. tara swart
The power to visualize the future you want, told from the point of view of a neuroscientist.
I have been a huge fan of this book, and dr t, long before she became chief science officer at the top.
Dr. Tara provides readers with an easy-to-understand introduction to neuroplasticity along with the tools to help you improve your brain and your life. The book includes a four-step plan to awaken your brain power and shows people how to defy autopilot thinking and rewire their brain’s pathways to;
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develop your potential
manifest the things you want by directing your energy towards your deepest values and ambitions
Harness the power of visualization to prime your brain to seize opportunities and take control of your future and attack life with confidence
dispels fear and avoids negative thoughts.
Who wouldn’t want that?
2. optimal nutrition for the brain—by nutritionist patrick holford
A classic guide to improving your mood, boosting your memory, sharpening your mind, and solving mental health issues through nutrition. describe:
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revolutionary discoveries on how certain essential fats, vitamins and minerals can improve depression and anxiety
discusses the effects of stress, alcohol, and exercise on mental health
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provides details on new discoveries in the treatment of autism and schizophrenia
provides concrete and well-documented guidance for people with mental health problems
This eye-opening read was the first book recommended to me when I was suffering from anxiety and insomnia and I haven’t looked back since.
Do you want to know more about my path to brain care? read my story here.
3. missed connections—by the brilliant writer, johann hari
I heard about this book at a dinner party a few years ago (when that was a big deal), and I impulsively bought it with no idea how amazing it would be.
is an absolute masterpiece that could completely change society and the way we think about it.
after suffering from depression all his life, johan travels the world, uncovering stories from fellow sufferers and from the key scientists who have helped shape the world of antidepressants to crack that story wide open, leaving room for a new and improved.
If you read a book in 2021, make it this one. my favorite quote from the book is;
Humans need tribes like bees need hives.
4. evolve your brain the science of changing your mind—by dr. joe dispenza
The book begins in the most ridiculous way. Joe’s personal story ranges from being a chiropractor, to a neuroscientist, to a spiritual leader to filling stadiums on tour as a public speaker.
Employing some pretty powerful mental techniques to overcome paralysis after a life-threatening accident, he embarks on a life of dedication and purpose. explaining how all of this is possible if you understand how your brain works, why it does what it does, and how to make it work for you.
It’s intense, it’s long, but it’s so powerful. Joe Dispenza’s story is amazing and I highly recommend it.
5. the power of now—by teacher and author, eckhart tolle
all negativity is caused by an accumulation of psychological time and denial of the present. discomfort, anxiety, tension, stress, worry, all forms of fear, are caused by too much future and lack of presence. guilt, regret, resentment, grievances, sadness, bitterness, and all forms of unforgiveness are caused by too much past and too little presence.
food for thought.
This book is presented as a discussion of how we interact with ourselves and with others. The concept of self-reflection and presence in the moment is introduced, along with simple exercises for achieving these principles.
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And while I’m sometimes prone to hyperbole, since I have you here and now in the present, I’d say it’s not only in my top five books on brain health, but in my top five books of all time.
brain health books: community recommendations
Although the above are on my list of the best books on brain health, the important thing here is the community in the heights. so we posted the question on our social channels and got some great suggestions.
here are a few to add to your brain care library. (my list has now quadrupled!):
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the inflamed mind—by edward bullmore
mindsight—by daniel siegal
accessing the healing power of the vagus nerve—by stanley rosenberg
how to build a healthy brain—by kimberley wilson
why we sleep: the new science of sleep and dreams—by matthew walker
correcting brain fog, by dr. mike dow
the brain that changes itself—by norman doidge
the man who mistook his wife for a hat, by oliver sacks
the brain xx—by dr. lisa mosconi
the psychobiotic revolution—by scott canderson
the body keeps score—by bessel van der kolk
life lessons from a neurosurgeon, by dr. rahul jandial
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