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Unleash the Power of the Female Brain: Supercharging Yours for Better Health, Energy, Mood, Focus, and Sex Hardcover – February 12, 2013

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From one of the world's leading experts on how the brain works, a step-by-step, practical program for women to achieve greater health, energy, and lasting happiness by harnessing the power of the female brain.

For the first time, bestselling author and brain expert Dr. Daniel G. Amen offers insight on the unique characteristics and needs of the female brain and a practical, prescriptive program targeted specifically for women to help them thrive. In this breakthrough guide based on research from his clinical practice, Dr. Amen addresses the issues women ask about the most including fertility, pregnancy, menopause, weight, stress, anxiety, insomnia, and relationships.
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“Daniel Amen is, by almost any measure, the most popular psychiatrist in America."   – Washington Post

"If you want to be stronger, smarter and sexier, this is your book!" - Leeza Gibbons, TV Host, Author, Health Advocate 

“Unleash the Power of the Female Brain is a thought-provoking, breakthrough, insightful book which will assist millions of women and their partners to find answers for their personal and intimate lives. Carefully researched Dr. Amen's approach to deep-seated problems will not only effect healing, but will also help to prevent furthering existing pain.” - Christa Dowling, former Editor-in-chief of Vogue and author of The Unkept Promise
 
“Dr. Amen has spent his career exploring and explaining the vast dimensions of the brain. This book is a must read for all women who want to reduce their stress and create a life of health and happiness.” – Dr. Kathleen Hall, CEO, The Stress Institute & The Mindful Living Network
 
 “I like the idea of giving women the information to improve brain function. And that worrying about our health actually results in a longer, healthier life!” - Cynthia Good; Editor & CEO, Little PINK Book  

“An intriguing exploration of the biologic, psychological, social and spiritual interrelationships that can enhance female brain health.” - Nanette K. Wenger, MD, Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) Emeritus Emory University School of Medicine
 
“We've always thought we were more intuitive and empathetic but to see it in a picture makes it absolute and thrilling.” - Carole Hyatt, founder and CEO of the Leadership Forum

"At last, a user-friendly guidebook to the female brain, for women-- and surprisingly, written by a man. Who else but Dr. Daniel Amen could mix it up as he does? You'll find the latest science, fascinating case histories, and effective action steps to lead us on the road to a healthier brain. Clearly, Dr. Amen appreciates women, loves brains and making them shine-- and can tell us how to be our absolute 'brain-best.'  -Hyla Cass MD, author of
The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free

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DANIEL G. AMEN, M.D., is a clinical neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and brain imaging expert who heads the world-renowned Amen Clinics. He has published 26 books including the New York Times bestsellers Use Your Brain to Change Your Age, Change Your Brain, Change Your Life; Magnificent Mind at Any Age; and Change Your Brain, Change Your Body. He is an internationally recognized keynote speaker and the star of several very popular public-television specials. Dr. Amen spearheads the groundbreaking Amen Clinics' retired NFL player brain imaging study and is intimately involved with The Daniel Challenge, a project of Pastor Rick Warren and Saddleback Church to create brain healthy churches.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harmony; 1st edition (February 12, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0307888940
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0307888945
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.4 x 1.33 x 9.5 inches
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Daniel Amen believes that brain health is central to all health and success. When your brain works right, he says, you work right; and when your brain is troubled you are much more likely to have trouble in your life. His work is dedicated to helping people have better brains and better lives.

His online videos about brain and mental health have been viewed over 200 million times. Sharecare named him the web’s #1 most influential expert and advocate on mental health and the Washington Post called him the most popular psychiatrist in America.

Dr. Amen is a physician, board-certified child and adult psychiatrist, award-winning researcher, and 18-time national bestselling author. He is the Founder and CEO of Amen Clinics in Costa Mesa, Walnut Creek, and Encino, California, Bellevue, Washington, Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, New York, NY, and Hollywood, FL.

Amen Clinics has the world’s largest database of functional brain scans relating to behavior, with over 225,000 SPECT scans and 10,000 QEEGs on patients from 150 countries.

Dr. Amen is the lead researcher on the world’s largest brain imaging and rehabilitation study on professional football players. His research has not only demonstrated high levels of brain damage in players, but also the possibility of significant recovery for many with the principles that underlie his work.

Together with Pastor Rick Warren and Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Amen is also one of the chief architects of “The Daniel Plan,” a program to get the world healthy through religious organizations that has been done in thousands of churches, mosques and synagogues.

Dr. Amen is the author or co-author of over 80 professional articles, nine book chapters, and over 40 books, including 18 national bestsellers and 12 New York Times bestsellers, including the #1 New York Times bestseller The Daniel Plan and the over one million copy bestseller Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, along with The End of Mental Illness, Healing ADD, Change Your Brain, Change Your Body, The Brain Warrior’s Way, Memory Rescue, Your Brain Is Always Listening, and You, Happier. Change Your Brain Every Day will be released on March 21, 2023.

Dr. Amen’s published scientific articles have appeared in the prestigious journals of Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, Molecular Psychiatry, PLOS One, Nature’s Translational Psychiatry, Nature’s Obesity, Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, Minerva Psichiatrica, Journal of Neurotrauma, American Journal of Psychiatry, Nuclear Medicine Communication, Neurological Research, Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Primary Psychiatry, Military Medicine, and General Hospital Psychiatry.

In January 2016, his team’s research on distinguishing PTSD from TBI on over 21,000 SPECT scans was featured as one of the top 100 stories in science by Discover Magazine. In 2017, his team published a study on over 46,000 scans, showing the difference between male and female brains; and in 2018, his team published a study on how the brain ages on 62,454 SPECT scans.

Dr. Amen has written, produced, and hosted 15 national public television programs about brain health, which have aired more than 125,000 times across North America. In March 2021 his new show, Overcoming Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Grief started airing across North America.

Together with his wife Tana he has hosted The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast since 2015, with over 900 episodes and 12 million downloads. It has been listed as one of the top 20 all-time podcasts in Mental Health on Apple.

Together with Barry Goldstein, Dr. Amen has produced four brain enhancing music albums The Brain Warrior’s Way (2016), BRIGHT MINDS: Memory Rescue Music (2017), and Feel Better Fast and Make It Last (2018). Your Brain Is Always Listening (2021). The first 3 have been on Billboard’s Top Ten New Age Album charts with BRIGHT MINDS spending 45 weeks on the chart and was the #6 New Age Album of 2018. Feel Better Fast and Make It Last has spent 25 weeks on the charts and was the #3 New Age Album of 2019. Dr. Amen was also listed as one of the top 10 New Age Artists of 2018 and 2019.

Dr. Amen has appeared in movies, including Quiet Explosions, After the Last Round, and The Crash Reel and was a consultant for Concussion, starring Will Smith. He appeared in the docuseries, “Justin Bieber: Seasons” and has appeared regularly on Dr. Phil and The Dr. Oz Show. He has been featured on the Today Show, Good Morning America, The Early Show, CNN, and The Doctors, and appeared in the Emmy winning show, The Truth About Drinking.

He has also spoken around the world, with prestigious lectures in Canada, Brazil, Israel, and Hong Kong. He has spoken for the National Security Agency (NSA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), Harvard’s Learning and the Brain Conference, the Department of the Interior, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, the Supreme Courts of Ohio, Delaware, and Wyoming, and large corporations, such as Merrill Lynch, Hitachi, Bayer Pharmaceuticals, GNC, and many others. In 2016 Dr. Amen gave one of the prestigious Talks at Google.

Dr. Amen’s work has been featured in New York Times, New York Times Magazine, Washington Post Magazine, MIT Technology, Newsweek, Time, Huffington Post, ABC World News, 20/20, BBC, London Telegraph, Parade Magazine, World Economic Forum, LA Times, Men’s Health, Bottom Line, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, LA Style, NPR, and many others.

Dr. Amen is married to Tana, the father of six children and five grandchildren to Elias, Emmy, Liam, Louie, and Haven. He is an avid table tennis player.

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Customers find the book provides good information about the brain and body. They find it easy to read and enjoyable, making it an essential read for anyone. The book provides clear explanations and is a helpful guide on how to keep your brain healthy.

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Customers find the book provides good information on brain and body health. It explains how women can manage their health with in-depth research. The book is packed with informative content on food and supplements, as well as powerful ideas and insights. Readers appreciate the real insight into statistics behind the work. Overall, it brings together everything they believe about health and inspires them to improve their brain power.

"...me into an expert, but I really think that my level of understanding of women has sky-rocketed, and now my sad stories are more about having..." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable. They say it's an essential read for anyone and a helpful tool. Many consider it a perfect compendium to Gay Hendrick's books, Conscious.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2013
    Especially a book with a hot pink cover?

    I am a man in my 50's and I wouldn't be seen dead in public reading a book with a hot pink cover with a title so boldly indicating that the target readership is women.

    As well, it appears that throughout my life I have been constantly mystified about my relationships with women and their behaviour, leading to nothing but confusion and a trail of sad stories. I would like to believe that I played no negative part, but of course I do take responsibility for my own, rather ordinary, actions. The thing that I have found common to most of my experiences has been my lack of understanding regarding the female species and how their unique blend of hormone cocktails affects them.

    And then I read this book.

    If this book was available to me 25 years ago, then I am sure my life would have been different. And in this moment, it hasn't turned me into an expert, but I really think that my level of understanding of women has sky-rocketed, and now my sad stories are more about having excellent learning experiences from where I can move on (and I reckon there's quite few more years ahead to enjoy). I have also implemented some of the health tips which are equally applicable to men, and I have already noticed some significant differences, after only two weeks. So that's two big bases covered - health and relationships.

    Therefore, if you can read, then I give my fullest recommendation to read this book. Especially if you are a man. And even more so if you are a man in your late teens/early 20's forging ahead with your own life. Just read it in the privacy of your own home like I did! A must read.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2014
    I am enjoying, I haven't completed this book as of yet. I am towards the end of Chapeter 5. I became upset while reading because Amen gives great healthy and natural advice. While todays mental health industry encourages pharmaceuticals opposed to natural healing. This is a great book, that is easy to read and understand. Thank you Dr. Amen, you are appreciated. I would like to also make a comment, before buying I read some comments. Some readers appeared offended because Dr. Amen promoted his website as if this book is about Amen profiting. Listen ladies, I encourage you to find a career which you love, then you will never work a day in your life. Dr. Daniel Amen is a doctor, he makes a living on doing what he loves. helping women. This is more than I can say for many other doctors. He reminds me of Dr. Oz. He truly cares about women. Thank you again, Dr, Amen.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2013
    For the third time I left something to burn on the stove. I knew I needed to do something about my brain fog. So when I read the introduction to "Unleash the Power of the Female Brain" I was hooked. I knew about Dr. Amen and the Amen Clinics because one of my children was evaluated at the Bellevue, Washington clinic. The scans were enlightening. So I truly believe in the need for a healthy brain.

    I even got my husband to read the book with me. Chapter 5 - "...Eating Brain-Healthy Supperfoods" is packed full of information on food and supplements. I will post more as read through the book. I'm an auditory learner and listen to the book to and from work. Which can be bad because I want to stop the car and highlight the information in the book, write down notes and my thoughts in my notebook. There are golden nuggets of information on almost every page.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2013
    Dr. Amen has successfully spent time researching and following through on what is best in food mechanics and understanding the rhythm of the female brain. I'm still in the process of reading it. It's a long book with many interesting highlights. Recommend it for anyone puzzled by the way their brain functions the way it does and causes some of the quirks that are a result.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2016
    I loved the volume of useful information provided from this doctor's 20+ years of observation of the structures of the brain as they relate to being both a current physical health indicator, and a harbinger of future health. He includes lots of great information about how our own daily health habits can affect our brain both positively and negatively, and how to make changes that really matter to your brain's long term health. I had several AHA moments while reading this, and it really got me motivated (which is a hard thing to do) to make some basic changes in my lifestyle to support my brain's long term health. This is a must read if you want to have the tools to maintain a healthy brain now and for the long haul as you go into your golden years.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023
    Easy to understand concepts with real life examples.
    Excellent information and tools to actually make impactful lifestyle changes and improve health
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2015
    I learnt a few very interesting things about the differences between male and female brains. I also found some health and nutrition advice quite useful and I am going to usit. However, the style of the book is a bit irritating. I dont like lofty words repeated over and over again and I don't like direct advertising in such books (besides I live in Eastern Europe so the advertisements of the clinic are not relevant for me at all). But , it's quite subjective. Otherwise, I think women can find it interesting and I think that men should read it too!
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    1.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely not.
    Reviewed in Germany on January 18, 2024
    This book and I didnt exactly have a great start - and a start was all there was because I just couldn't keep reading, it made me so angry with the author. My colleague recommended it to me but I felt very sceptical from the start of the book - here are the notes I typed while reading. Perhaps these will give a better idea of what to expect.

    Many claims of "unleashing the female brain", he reiterates several times how he's able to provide this knowledge because he's a researcher and has women all around him and people everywhere he goes tell him how amazing his work has been. That does not scream "authentic" or "scientific" to me, rather "I want to sell my specific program and I'm amazing!".

    The amount of times the author used the words "unleash", "your power" over the first few pages alone was nauseating. I felt like he wanted to sell something. Promising success by following his method is a very sketchy, unscientific and imo potentially dangerous promise ("I want that success for you, and I know you can have it if you do the right things") - and claiming his method are the right things... Ugh.
    I cannot imagine that any legitimate psycologist will give you absolute promises like "these exercises will radically change your life if you do them just as they are outlined". There is no one-fits-all cure for a topic as complex as the brain and the psyche. Sure, some exercises have probably proven to be useful for a certain group of people, otherwise we'd have no background work to base therapy on. But its never as simple as if you do x then y will happen.

    "You will see the difference and feel it in your mood, energy, weight, appearance, and mental abilities"

    "You will feel the freedom from cravings, worry, depression, and perfectionism, opening up whole new possibilities for every aspect of your life. Can you get all of this in 12 hours? Yes, you absolutely can. And then... Its up to you".

    "Women's brains have 5 special strengths: intuition, empathy, collaboration, self-control, and a little worry". And men don't have these? Wtfffff

    Weird claims in the more scientific beginning - about how an exemplary woman had lots of stress and therefore LOW cortisol levels?

    I don't need to read "everywhere I go people tell me how my work on revitalizing brain health has changed their lives".

    Makes a great many claims on what his method can fix, all kinds of sicknesses up to cancer (??), better sex, relationships, work... Bleh.
  • Sabrina Vallis
    5.0 out of 5 stars A marvellous and sympathetic book which examines how men and women are different.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2021
    I appreciated the understanding that the drivers for men and womens' brains once one is beyond Maslow's basics of shelter, food and water are different. The neurotransmitters created by our differing hormonal imperatives lead to a fundamentally dissimilar. If we embrace these dissimilarities and accept them we can unravel the intricacies of our behaviours. Excellent book with regard too to unresourceful behaviours.
  • PM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great insight into what makes both genders tick.
    Reviewed in Australia on August 29, 2018
    Book provides a lot of scientific information as well as practical examples based on real life situations.
    Great read and reference for further study.
  • Cathy Whitney
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... and need to get back to it - some great AHA moments already
    Reviewed in Canada on April 21, 2015
    Began this book and need to get back to it - some great AHA moments already!
  • Osatis Chadatan
    5.0 out of 5 stars female, the mother gender of the world :))
    Reviewed in Japan on May 6, 2014
    Power and compassionate of female are always recognized. The author of this book "unleash the power of female brain" highlights and elaborates how to .. unleash such power systematically and interestingly :)) recommend to all women to read, and realize her own power to contribute to herself, her beloved family, her societal community and her own world :)) Chadatan Osatis