The Chemistry of Joy - Annotated by Henry Emmons MD (Paperback)

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Very Good: A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious ...
ISBN
9780743265072
Book Title
Chemistry of Joy : A Three-Step Program for Overcoming Depression Through Western Science and Eastern Wisdom
Publisher
Touchstone
Item Length
9 in
Publication Year
2006
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1 in
Author
Henry Emmons
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Health & Fitness, Self-Help, Psychology
Topic
Personal Growth / Happiness, Holism, Psychopathology / Depression, Healing, Spiritualism, Emotions
Item Weight
11.1 Oz
Item Width
6 in
Number of Pages
304 Pages
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Publisher
Touchstone
ISBN-10
0743265076
ISBN-13
9780743265072
eBay Product ID (ePID)
46586506

Product Key Features

Book Title
Chemistry of Joy : A Three-Step Program for Overcoming Depression Through Western Science and Eastern Wisdom
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Personal Growth / Happiness, Holism, Psychopathology / Depression, Healing, Spiritualism, Emotions
Publication Year
2006
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Health & Fitness, Self-Help, Psychology
Author
Henry Emmons
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
11.1 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2006-295176
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"The Chemistry of Joy is a valuable guide for anyone wishing to find greater exuberance and fulfillment in their life -- and who doesn't?" -- Larry Dossey, M.D., author of The Extraordinary Healing Power of Ordinary Things, "What a thoughtful and caring road map out of depression.The Chemistry of Joyis a true gem of understanding that offers a beacon of hope for those wanting alternatives to medication. Emmons combines several powerful modalities and distills them into clear and useful tools."-- Kathleen DesMaisons, Ph.D., author ofPotatoes not ProzacandThe Sugar Addict's Total Recovery Program, "What a joy it is to read Dr. Henry Emmons's book, The Chemistry of Joy. If you're ready to overcome the pain of depression and really feel great again, then this book is for you." -- Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D., best-selling author of Meditation as Medicine and The Better Memory Kit, "What a thoughtful and caring road map out of depression. The Chemistry of Joy is a true gem of understanding that offers a beacon of hope for those wanting alternatives to medication. Emmons combines several powerful modalities and distills them into clear and useful tools." -- Kathleen DesMaisons, Ph.D., author of Potatoes not Prozac and The Sugar Addict's Total Recovery Program, "The Chemistry of Joyis a valuable guide for anyone wishing to find greater exuberance and fulfillment in their life -- and who doesn't?"-- Larry Dossey, M.D., author ofThe Extraordinary Healing Power of Ordinary Things, "The Chemistry of Joy is simply the best book I know on depression. And I do not speak lightly, having battled this disease myself. Henry Emmons is not only a skilled physician -- he has the heart of a healer. May you find, as I have, that in the midst of depression's deadly darkness, his words offer light and life." -- Parker J. Palmer, author of A Hidden Wholeness, Let Your Life Speak, and The Courage to Teach, "What a joy it is to read Dr. Henry Emmons's book, The Chemistry of Joy. If you're ready to overcome the pain of depression and really feel great again, then this book is for you."-- Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D., best-selling author of Meditation as Medicine and The Better Memory Kit, "The Chemistry of Joy is a valuable guide for anyone wishing to find greater exuberance and fulfillment in their life -- and who doesn't?"-- Larry Dossey, M.D., author of The Extraordinary Healing Power of Ordinary Things, "The Chemistry of Joyis simply the best book I know on depression. And I do not speak lightly, having battled this disease myself. Henry Emmons is not only a skilled physician -- he has the heart of a healer. May you find, as I have, that in the midst of depression's deadly darkness, his words offer light and life."-- Parker J. Palmer, author ofA Hidden Wholeness, Let Your Life Speak,andThe Courage to Teach, "The Chemistry of Joy is simply the best book I know on depression. And I do not speak lightly, having battled this disease myself. Henry Emmons is not only a skilled physician -- he has the heart of a healer. May you find, as I have, that in the midst of depression's deadly darkness, his words offer light and life."-- Parker J. Palmer, author of A Hidden Wholeness, Let Your Life Speak, and The Courage to Teach
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Dewey Decimal
616.852706
Table Of Content
Contents 1. The Mysterious Mix of Science and Spirit Step One: Understand Your Brain 2. Basic Brain Chemistry 3. The Promise and Perils of Medication 4. Feed Your Brain 5. Nature's Pharmacy: Supporting Mood with Nutritional Supplements and Herbs 6. Flowing with Nature: Movement, Breathing, and Biorhythms Step Two: Know Your Ayurvedic Type 7. Ayurvedic Wisdom: Which Type Are You? 8. Calming Air Types 9. Soothing Fire Types 10. Moving Earth Types Step Three: Discover Your Buddhist Emotional Type 11. Buddhist Wisdom: Which Type Are You? 12. Fear Types: Always Grasping After More 13. Anger Types: Never Satisfied 14. Self-Deluding or Adrift Types: Trying to Wake Up 15. Strategies of Wisdom Appendix A: Serotonin-Enhancing Foods Appendix B: Dopamine/Norepinephrine-Enhancing Foods Appendix C: Resources Notes Acknowledgments Index
Synopsis
The Chemistry of Joypresents Dr. Emmons's natural approach to depression -- supplemented with medication if necessary -- blending the best of Western science and Eastern philosophy to create your body's own biochemistry of joy. Integrating Western brain chemistry, natural and Ayurvedic medicine, Buddhist psychology, and his own joyful heart techniques, Dr. Emmons creates a practical program for each of the three types of depression: anxious depression, agitated depression, and sluggish depression.The Chemistry of Joyhelps you to identify which type of depression you are experiencing and provides a specific diet and exercise plan to address it, as well as nutritional supplements and "psychology of mindfulness" exercises that can restore your body's natural balance and energy. This flexible approach creates newfound joy for those whose lives have been touched by depression -- and pathways for all who seek to actively improve their emotional lives., The classic book that New York Times bestselling author Dr. Larry Dossey called "a valuable guide for anyone wishing to find greater exuberance and fulfillment in their life," The Chemistry of Joy offers a unique blend of Western science and Eastern philosophy to show you how to treat depression more naturally and effectively, and what you can do TODAY to create a happier, more fulfilling life for yourself. The Chemistry of Joy presents Dr. Emmons's natural approach to depression--supplemented with medication if necessary--combining the best of Western medicine and Eastern teaching to create your body's own biochemistry of joy. Integrating Western brain chemistry, natural and Ayurvedic medicine, Buddhist psychology, and his own joyful heart techniques, Dr. Emmons creates a practical program for each of the three types of depression: anxious depression, agitated depression, and sluggish depression. The Chemistry of Joy helps you to identify which type of depression you are experiencing and provides a specific diet and exercise plan to address it, as well as nutritional supplements and "psychology of mindfulness" exercises that can restore your body's natural balance and energy. This flexible approach creates newfound joy for those whose lives have been touched by depression--and pathways for all who seek to actively improve their emotional lives., Dr Henry Emmons uses his 18 years of experience as a psychiatrist and psychotherapist to reinvent the medical community's inadequate response to depression.
LC Classification Number
RC537
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Kranz, Rachel

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