John J. Ratey Knihy

O někom jste si mysleli, že je věčný popleta, nenechavec nebo nezdolný tvůrce, byť dosti nepředvídatelný, o jiném si říkáte, že by toho mohl hodně dokázat, kdyby "se dal trochu dohromady", o některých spolužácích si možná pamatujete, že věčně věků pobíhali po třídě a chvíli neposeděli. Ti všichni možná mají ADD. Je docela možné, že určité příznaky ADD objevíte i u sebe. Domnívám se, že nejvhodnější způsob, jak poznat ADD a proniknout do jeho podstaty, vychází z poznání, jak ADD ovlivňuje lidi, kteří touto poruchou trpí.

“If you read only one book about attention deficit disorder, it should be Delivered from Distraction.” —Michael Thompson, Ph.D. In 1994, Driven to Distraction revolutionized the understanding of attention deficit disorder (ADD), selling over a million copies. Now, a second revolution is underway, with significant changes in drug therapies, dietary and exercise roles, and the definition of the disorder itself. Many adults remain undiagnosed and untreated, highlighting the need for updated insights. Drs. Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey expand on previous breakthroughs to provide a comprehensive guide to thriving with ADD. They argue that “attention deficit disorder” is a misleading term for a unique mindset characterized by originality, charisma, and energy. This book offers engaging discussions on various aspects of ADD, including diagnosis, treatment options, and how to harness inner strengths. Readers will learn about familial links, new diagnostic methods, connections to other conditions, and both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical therapies. Strategies for overcoming procrastination, clutter, and forgetfulness are also covered. Featuring inspiring patient profiles, this guide serves as a compassionate resource for those with ADD and their loved ones.

Did you know you can beat stress, lift your mood, fight memory loss, sharpen your intellect, and function better than ever simply by elevating your heart rate and breaking a sweat? The evidence is incontrovertible: aerobic exercise physically remodels our brains for peak performance. In SPARK, John Ratey, MD embarks upon a fascinating journey through the mind-body connection, illustrating that exercise is truly our best defense against everything from depression to ADD to addiction to menopause to Alzheimer's. Filled with amazing case studies (such as the revolutionary fitness program in Naperville, Illinois, that has put the local school district of 19,000 kids first in the world of science test scores), SPARK is the first book to explore comprehensively the connection between exercise and the brain. It will change forever the way you think about your morning run.

Through vivid stories of the experiences of their patients (both adults and children), Drs. Hallowell and Ratey show the varied forms ADD takes -- from the hyperactive search for high stimulation to the floating inattention of daydreaming -- and the transforming impact of precise diagnosis and treatment.

John Ratey, bestselling author and clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, lucidly explains the human brain’s workings, and paves the way for a better understanding of how the brain affects who we are. Ratey provides insight into the basic structure and chemistry of the brain, and demonstrates how its systems shape our perceptions, emotions, and behavior. By giving us a greater understanding of how the brain responds to the guidance of its user, he provides us with knowledge that can enable us to improve our lives. In A User’s Guide to the Brain, Ratey clearly and succinctly surveys what scientists now know about the brain and how we use it. He looks at the brain as a malleable organ capable of improvement and change, like any muscle, and examines the way specific motor functions might be applied to overcome neural disorders ranging from everyday shyness to autism. Drawing on examples from his practice and from everyday life, Ratey illustrates that the most important lesson we can learn about our brains is how to use them to their maximum potential.

The scientific evidence behind why maintaining a lifestyle more like that of our ancestors will restore our health and well-being. In GO WILD, Harvard Medical School Professor John Ratey, MD, and journalist Richard Manning reveal that although civilization has rapidly evolved, our bodies have not kept pace. This mismatch affects every area of our lives, from our general physical health to our emotional wellbeing. Investigating the power of living according to our genes in the areas of diet, exercise, sleep, nature, mindfulness and more, GO WILD examines how tapping into our core DNA combats modern disease and psychological afflictions, from Autism and Depression to Diabetes and Heart Disease. By focusing on the ways of the past, it is possible to secure a healthier and happier future, and GO WILD will show you how.

A revolutionary new approach to ADD/ADHD featuring cutting-edge research and strategies to help readers thrive, by the bestselling authors of the seminal books Driven to Distraction and Delivered from Distraction.

Macht zu viel Wohlstand krank? Hundertausende von Jahren evolutionärer Prägung als Jäger und Sammler haben unseren Körper und Geist nicht für ein Leben in der Komfortzone vorbereitet. Die epidemische Zunahme von Herz-Kreislauferkrankungen, Diabetes und vielen anderen Zivilisationskrankheiten sind Alarmzeichen. Und nicht nur das: ZIVILISATIONSKRANK zeigt, dass auch Glück und Wohlbefinden Teil unser evolutionären Bestimmung sind und warum wir die Herausforderungen der Natur brauchen, um gesünder und zufriedener zu sein.

Millionen Menschen leiden unter einem Schattensyndrom, das sich in chronischer Traurigkeit, Zwangsgedanken, Wutausbrüchen, Arbeitsstörungen und Unbehagen in Gruppensituationen äußert. Diese Probleme sind oft leichte Formen schwerer psychischer Störungen, die das Leben erheblich beeinträchtigen können. Die Autoren untersuchen in diesem Buch diese bislang wenig behandelten Phänomene und stellen die Frage nach ihrer Ausprägung und den Ursachen. Sie argumentieren, dass Schattensyndrome nicht in der Lebensgeschichte eines Individuums verwurzelt sind, sondern auf biologischen Faktoren basieren, insbesondere auf spezifischen Gehirnstrukturen und chemischen Prozessen. Durch zahlreiche Fallbeispiele entwickeln sie eine Typologie der verschiedenen Formen des Schattensyndroms, um diese weitverbreiteten Phänomene besser zu diagnostizieren. Das Buch regt zur Diskussion an und sieht in der individuellen biologischen Konstitution den Schlüssel zur Behandlung dieser oft unerkannten Störungen. Zudem zeigen die Autoren Wege und Methoden auf, um positive und dauerhafte Veränderungen zu bewirken. Damit wird es zu einem wichtigen Hilfsmittel für Psychotherapeuten, Psychiater, Ärzte, Sozialarbeiter und auch für Angehörige, dank seiner klaren Darstellungsweise.