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You hold the key to stronger relationships, deeper connections, and heightened intimacy.
Everyone wants to know how to improve his or her love life, but so few of us understand the integral role the brain plays in attraction, keeping us excited about our partner, and helping us feel a strong connection. Based on Dr. Daniel Amen’s cutting-edge neuroscience research, The Brain in Love shares twelve lessons that help you enhance your love life through understanding and improving brain function. Filled with practical suggestions and information on how to have lasting and more fulfilling relationships, The Brain in Love reveals:
• How emotional and physical intimacy can help prevent heart disease, improve memory, stave off cancer, and boost your immune system
• How the differences between men’s and women’s brains affect our perceptions and interest in sex
• The science behind why breakups hurt so much, and what you can do to ease the pain
• Surefire techniques to fix common problems–depression, PMS, ADD–that contribute to conflicts
• How to make yourself unforgettable to your partner
The Brain in Love explains everything there is to know about the brain in love and lust, guiding you to the emotional and physical intimacy you need.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Everyone wants to know how to improve his or her love life, but so few of us understand the integral role the brain plays in attraction, keeping us excited about our partner, and helping us feel a strong connection. Based on Dr. Daniel Amen’s cutting-edge neuroscience research, The Brain in Love shares twelve lessons that help you enhance your love life through understanding and improving brain function. Filled with practical suggestions and information on how to have lasting and more fulfilling relationships, The Brain in Love reveals:
• How emotional and physical intimacy can help prevent heart disease, improve memory, stave off cancer, and boost your immune system
• How the differences between men’s and women’s brains affect our perceptions and interest in sex
• The science behind why breakups hurt so much, and what you can do to ease the pain
• Surefire techniques to fix common problems–depression, PMS, ADD–that contribute to conflicts
• How to make yourself unforgettable to your partner
The Brain in Love explains everything there is to know about the brain in love and lust, guiding you to the emotional and physical intimacy you need.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
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As a therapist, I try to give clients a way of understanding their thinking patterns and how, as couples, differences in thinking effect their relationships. This book easily and concisely gives the scientific explanations behind many emotional issues. Dr. Amen is open, humorous and 'down to earth' in his approach. He also gives specific, easy to follow prescriptions to alleviate or to work with each problem. I highly recommend this book.The Brain in Love: 12 Lessons to Enhance Your Love Life
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Dr.Amen continues to provide the latest and up to date information to help couples understand the role their brain plays in passion. This is a must read for everyone...whether you are searching for help for your marriage or you are a clinician working with couples. For the health care professional you might find that missing piece that helps couples find the love and passion they are looking for in life! Dr. Amen draws the connection between a loving relationship and your brain and body health! Simply put destructive relationships are not good for your brain or your heart. What I have learned in applying neuroscience to couples relationship problems for now over a decade...that to not look at the brain is setting a couple up for failure! Buy this book for the health care professionals in your life ...or maybe the newly engaged!!
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No, it's not from the heart, but the brain. This organ seems to control nearly every bodily function, which do their "thing" at the brain's bidding.
If you don't have a healthy (satisfying) sex life, for example, you can blame a good portion of that on the brain--excluding too much plaque in the capillaries.
As the book's former title--Sex on the Brain--suggested, this is about romance and sex and how your brain's health and thinking affects your intimate relatiohship/s.
Although, author Amen deals a lot with scientific research via brain scanning, there is much of what we might call wisdom espoused.
Amen gets into the benefits of the judicious use of antidepressants as well as natural supplements. Sprinkled throughout are interesting facts (using indefinite research language, alas) of how and why it is the brain that controls one's sex life, and how the brain can be aided to benefit this part of our life's enjoyment. Those chemicals we take to help us with our personality and sex life work on the brain and, in turn, it creates effects in our thoughts, desires and behaviors.
Does Amen get carried away with his scientific brain scanning research? At times. I found myself skipping pages that were too erudite or uninteresting, but, for the most part, he is a real educator and motivator.
I consider the book at least as important as any love manual. You'll forget the multiple facts and suggestions, so you'll want to keep the book.
If you want a natural approach to solving ED (erectile dysfunction), for example, he's got that, too. ED affects many more men than I thought.
Something you may not have expected are his suggestions on courtship. This is a book of facts, hints and demonstrable results. You'll want to know all of them.
Near the end of the book he touts his unique brain scanning technique called SPECT--worth checking out if you're having any romantic or sexual problems that other methods don't seem to solve. I would tend to make his scanning a first choice. Costs money, but life is short, so enjoy it.
If you don't have a healthy (satisfying) sex life, for example, you can blame a good portion of that on the brain--excluding too much plaque in the capillaries.
As the book's former title--Sex on the Brain--suggested, this is about romance and sex and how your brain's health and thinking affects your intimate relatiohship/s.
Although, author Amen deals a lot with scientific research via brain scanning, there is much of what we might call wisdom espoused.
Amen gets into the benefits of the judicious use of antidepressants as well as natural supplements. Sprinkled throughout are interesting facts (using indefinite research language, alas) of how and why it is the brain that controls one's sex life, and how the brain can be aided to benefit this part of our life's enjoyment. Those chemicals we take to help us with our personality and sex life work on the brain and, in turn, it creates effects in our thoughts, desires and behaviors.
Does Amen get carried away with his scientific brain scanning research? At times. I found myself skipping pages that were too erudite or uninteresting, but, for the most part, he is a real educator and motivator.
I consider the book at least as important as any love manual. You'll forget the multiple facts and suggestions, so you'll want to keep the book.
If you want a natural approach to solving ED (erectile dysfunction), for example, he's got that, too. ED affects many more men than I thought.
Something you may not have expected are his suggestions on courtship. This is a book of facts, hints and demonstrable results. You'll want to know all of them.
Near the end of the book he touts his unique brain scanning technique called SPECT--worth checking out if you're having any romantic or sexual problems that other methods don't seem to solve. I would tend to make his scanning a first choice. Costs money, but life is short, so enjoy it.
A MUST FOR IN A COMMITTED RELATIONSHIP
I hope that this book is read by everyone who is interested in learning why we behave in certain manners as it relates to relationships. I am a psychotherapist and have taken the liberty to share parts of Dr. Amen's book with some of my clients. You cannot imagine the response I am receiving. From drop open mouths, to blank looks ... people are amazed by how our brain plays such a significant role in relationships! I have read "Charge Your Brain -Change Your Life" also written by Dr. Amen. Both are must reads for those interested in achieving successful relationships. I love it and will read it over and over. Jennifer Donovan, R.N., Psy.DThe Brain in Love: 12 Lessons to Enhance Your Love Life
Very good book - well organized. Right up front, it presents a concise, but not cumbersome, review of the various areas of the brain and the effects of their 'malfunctioning' (so-to-speak) within intimate relationships. I have already changed my diet based on my unique brain patterns...brought others in to discuss with my therapist...all based on that simple brain analysis test. The test rang true with what my analyst has observed (and my partners). I also see and feel improvement in the way I come across to others and the ways they affect me. Have gleaned important insights into my partner's motivations and trigger-points. I'd recommend this little book to anyone who's on the self-growth path and wants to understand not only the power of the brain, but the power of the courageous soul that's trying to harness it - in order to love more deeply. It's been a great life-changer for me.
Understand yourself by understanding your brain
I found this book to be fascinating. The first lesson is about brain physiology and gets a bit tedious but then in the subsequent lessons the concepts are applied and I could not put it down. This book is enjoyable and very informative.
This seems to be the same as sex on the brain
Just an FYI this seems to be the same as sex on the brain. You don't need both books.
The research references at the end of the book go on for many pages. The Amen clinic has thousands of brain scans of healthy and brain damaged individuals. This is clearly a scientifically plausible book that can be taken seriously.
I found it quite helpful for all my relationships. Interesting, but if the love life needs a little help, the rest of one's life is consistent in needing help as well, if the source of problems is actually a brain in need of help.
Most of us would get medical help if we were diabetic. Few of us would be ashamed to be diabetic. Unbalanced brain chemistry should be given the same social acceptance.
After a life time of probably unnecessary drama, frankly, if ginko biloba would help stop the drama in my life (as I suspect after reading this book), I'll be ever so happy to take the supplement. At the very least, it is worth while to find out if it would help. More to the point, why on earth should I be ashamed of finding out if my brain needs that to function properly or if my brain has some problems? We all should have peaceful lives, and a properly functioning brain is key.
I'll stand up and embarrass myself - I probably need a little help with improving my brain function. I'm glad I read this book. Now I know it is possible to improve my brain function.
On a side note, the first section of the book wears out the subject of how important sex is to human health. I've discovered I'm a prude. If you are as well, just persevere through the first section or skip the first section entirely. The remainder of the book is definitely worth a careful read.
I found it quite helpful for all my relationships. Interesting, but if the love life needs a little help, the rest of one's life is consistent in needing help as well, if the source of problems is actually a brain in need of help.
Most of us would get medical help if we were diabetic. Few of us would be ashamed to be diabetic. Unbalanced brain chemistry should be given the same social acceptance.
After a life time of probably unnecessary drama, frankly, if ginko biloba would help stop the drama in my life (as I suspect after reading this book), I'll be ever so happy to take the supplement. At the very least, it is worth while to find out if it would help. More to the point, why on earth should I be ashamed of finding out if my brain needs that to function properly or if my brain has some problems? We all should have peaceful lives, and a properly functioning brain is key.
I'll stand up and embarrass myself - I probably need a little help with improving my brain function. I'm glad I read this book. Now I know it is possible to improve my brain function.
On a side note, the first section of the book wears out the subject of how important sex is to human health. I've discovered I'm a prude. If you are as well, just persevere through the first section or skip the first section entirely. The remainder of the book is definitely worth a careful read.
Great for learning how the brain works for women, men and people of all ages. Lots of helpful info for every relationship (parent/child, husband/wife, friends, etc..)
Interesting read.. would recommend
This book explains brain physiology as it relates to your love life. Good food for thought... only caution - it will make you want to get a brain scan!!! Especially interesting as it describes men vs. women in the way our brains work and how that relates to your emotions and by extension love life. The author makes it tangible for anyone with basic understanding of biology. Not too heavy. If psychology, biology, etc. do not interest you, you will not like this book.
It is true sex is so much more than being in bed together. he explains why. Nice read.
I learned of Dr. Daniel Amen through watching his lectures on OBP/PBS. The book is amazing. There is lots of info on ways to make you a better partner and it helps you to understand your partner better.
Anything written by Dr. Amen is credible, useful and fascinating -- and that includes this book, which ties the "sex-thang" and the "love-thang" to the "brain-thang" (and yes, I'm being fecetious). Awesome book and truly interesting.
Interesting Analysis of the Brain in Love
I thought the chapter dealing with OCD and sexual addiction was particularly interesting. I have to confess, though, that analyzing the effect of certain chemicals on the brain strips much of the romance from the concept of love. But that's hardly the point. An interesting book on an endlessly entertaining topic.
This was the first Amen book I have read, and I was impressed. The title is a little misleading; he discusses the brain in detail beyond simply the emotion of love. Not only did I learn a great deal of general brain information, the book was personally useful to me-I found out I may have a BG problem (see book for details). My only slight criticism would be from p.54 where he says "Beautiful women make men stupid." I don't disagree, but that's a pretty obvious statement. Notwithstanding this slight criticism, I highly recommend The Brain in Love.
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THIS BOOK TEACHES THAT VARIOUS CHEMICALS WHETHER IT BE, FOR EXAMPLE, SEROTONIN, ENDORPHINS, OXYTOCIN, VASOPRESSIN, PHENYLETHYLAMINE AND MANY OTHERS DIRECTLY AFFECTS ALL OF OUR BEHAVIOR WHETHER IT BE HAPPINESS, DEPRESSION. MOODINESS OR SIMPLE CONTENTMENT. THESE CHEMICALS REACT IN OUR "FIVE DIFFERENT BRAIN SYSTEMS" (24) KNOWN AS THE DEEP LIMBIC SYSTEM, PREFONTAL CORTEX, ANTERIOR CINGULATE GYRUS, BASAL GANGLIA AND TEMPORAL LOBES. AND BECAUSE DR AMEN IS CONCERNED IN THIS BOOK WITH THE HEALTHY FUNCTION OF OUR LOVE LIFE HE WILL DISCUSS HOW LACK OF VARIOUS CHEMICALS OR TOO MUCH OF VARIOUS CHEMICALS CAN EITHER HELP OR CAUSE DYSFUNCTION IN THE WAYS IN WHICH WE RELATE SEXUALLY. THUS HE SAYS IN THE BEGINNING OF CHAPTER TWO THAT ALL OF THESE "INNER WORKINGS OF THE BRAIN INFLUENCE ALL WE DO SEXUALLY" (23).
DR AMEN HAS DONE A GREAT SERVICE FOR THOSE OF US WHO WONDER WHY SO MANY THINGS WENT WRONG WITH OUR LAST LOVE OR WHY WE STRUGGLE NOW IN OUR MARRIAGES SO MUCH. HE SAYS THIS MAY BE BECAUSE THE BRAIN ITSELF CAN "SABOTAGE" (90) RELATIONSHIPS TO SUCH AN EXTENT THAT DIVORCE COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF THE BRAIN HAD BEEN HEALTHY.
BUT THIS BOOK IS NOT ALL ABOUT STAYING IN LOVE AND SEX. IN HIS 12 LESSONS HE WILL ALSO DISCUSS PMS, ADD, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND WAYS TO IMPROVE ONES BRAIN HEALTH. THIS IS A TECHNICAL BOOK ON BOTH MEN AND WOMEN AS TO WHY WE LOVE, HOW WE LOVE AND WHAT GOES ON CHEMICALLY WHEN WE LOVE. DID YOU KNOW THAT WHEN A MAN HAS A WANDERING EYE IT MAY HAVE TO DO WITH VASOPRESSION? (67) DID YOU KNOW THAT THE "PRETTIEST" BRAINS DR AMEN HAS SEEN ARE THOSE ON GINGO? THIS IS BECAUSE IT ENHANCES CIRCULATION, MEMORY AND CONCENTRATION. (153) DID YOU KNOW THAT A MAN'S BRAIN NEEDS STIMULATION WHILE A WOMAN'S IS ALWAYS WORKING AND THINKING, THINKING,THINKING? (84).
FINALLY IN APPENDIX A & B DR AMEN OFFERS A SELF QUESTIONNAIRE TO SEE IF BRAIN SCANNING WOULD BE HELPFUL OR NOT FOR THE READER. HE TELLS US WHAT SCANS CAN DO AND NOT DO AND ANSWERS COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT SUCH PROCEEDURES.
ALL IN ALL AFTER FINISHING THIS BOOK I REALIZED IT WAS NOT THE HEART ORGAN ITSELF THAT'S HURT WHEN LOVE TURNS SOUR (ALTHOUGH STRESS PHYSICALLY CAN ATTACK THE HEART ORGAN) BUT IT'S OUR BRAIN THAT'S REALLY EFFECTED. IS IT NOT CORRECT THEN TO SAY INSTEAD OF A BROKEN HEART (THOUGH THAT'S HOW IT'S ALWAYS BEEN DESCRIBED) ONE SUFFERS FROM A BROKEN BRAIN? William S. Downer, Chico,CA..........