Table of Contents
Introduction A New Reality 3
Part I Living Under The Influence
Chapter 1 Disconnection Syndrome: A Sad State of Affairs 13
Chapter 2 Mind Blowing: The Incredible History of Your Brain 23
Chapter 3 The Brain's Highs and Lows: The Route to Reward 39
Chapter 4 High-Tech Hijack: How Digital Life Disconnects 54
Chapter 5 The Gift of Empathy: Freedom from Disconnection Syndrome 69
Part II Breaking The Spell
Chapter 6 It's Not Man Versus Nature: Getting Back to Our Roots 85
Chapter 7 Clear the Table: Food for Thought 105
Chapter 8 Sweet Dreams: The Overnight Brain Wash 128
Chapter 9 Happy Body, Happy Brain: A Body in Motion Stays in Motion 144
Chapter 10 Quiet Time: Be Mind Full 156
Chapter 11 The Ten-Day Brain Wash: Putting it All Together 169
Chapter 12 The Brain Wash Recipes: Finding Connection in the Kitchen 191
Conclusion We Need You 253
Acknowledgments 259
Illustration Credits 261
Notes 263
Index 285