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From Pre-History to Today: Rational Living & Thinking

Make the workmanship surpass the materials.

- Ovid

Our history repeatedly shows the value of rational thinking - and the limitations of overlooking reality.

- John Vespasian 

Rational Living Can Prevent Treatment Failure

To the extent that the current state of mind science is based upon beliefs and not upon reality is the cause of significant years of suffering. Rational living involves structured, timely reactions to changing reality.

Ed Note:

It is interesting to hear the progression of Vespasian's thinking and writing. In our interview, though somewhat difficult with his Dutch accent [recorded from the Netherlands], an interesting theme evolved based upon insights from early recorded history.  Change happens. Preparation for change, with plans and objective strategies  based upon logic and consensus, can provide solutions that stand the test of time.

For Vespasian historical and philosophical references abound. In each of his books Vespasian connects daily living with hard data from Livy, who wrote the History of Rome, to practical applications from philosophers such as Hegel who connects the data of experience with reality and rationality.

His Message In A Sentence:

The process of rational thinking and living reaches far beyond the self-help maxims of positive thinking.

Vespasian's Books: 

* On Becoming Unbreakable -  With multiple historical references, 2015 - Updated and working.

* John Vespasian's Amazon Author Page

* John Vespasian's Blog

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007: Dr Robert Hedaya - a good friend and colleague from my many DC years working in Reston looking for macro brain evidence with Dr. Daniel Amen. In this episode Dr Hedaya discusses his own turning points, his own personal evolution with functional medicine - as one of the most effective functional medicine psychiatrists in the country. His relentless search for meaningful answers to solve the challenges of psychiatric treatment failure is exemplary. You'll love his sense of humor and personal touchstones as we review what didn't work in his both practice and his personal life.

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Gluten Markers Are Changing

If words are not things, or maps are not the actual territory, then, obviously, the only possible link between the objective world and the linguistic world is found in structure, and structure alone.

~ Alfred Korzybski 

The varieties of gluten in various grains can all create gastrointestinal sensitivities with associated chronic pain.

~ Peter Osborne

Dr. Peter Osborne On Treatment Failure – Not So Simple

Gluten markers today include more than wheat gluten alone.

In this interesting conversation, Dr. Osborne provides a dynamic view of 1. why so many do well with specific dietary prescriptions and 2. why so many fail treatments even after those same excellent IgG laboratory measurements. Gluten markers may keep you off the rocky coast, but if you don’t understand the deeper implications, the Gluten Big Picture, you can add years of frustration to your recovery efforts from a variety of downstream medical conditions.

Almost precision is not precision. Measurement matters. Dr Osborne tells us how in understandable detail.

A Gluten Myth Note From No Grain No Pain

Myth #1: Gluten is found only in wheat, barley, and rye — and sometimes oats. Not true! Gluten is not a single protein found in a few grains; rather, it refers to a huge family of proteins. And only one protein, gliadin, found in wheat, barley, and rye, has been extensively studied. Each grain has one or more types of gluten proteins. A recent study identified four hundred new forms of gluten, forty of which were more damaging than the form of gluten for which doctors most commonly test.

~ Peter Osborne 

Ed Note

Peter and I know each other, and I’ve admired his work for years – and yet this is my first opportunity to dig more deeply into his new book, No Grain No Pain,  – and his improved perspective on gluten challenges. In this episode, we speak directly about the pervasive medical issues that arise from years of unrecognized gluten sensitivities.  In my own practice, I regularly see so many with milk sensitivities and milk prominence on IgG testing, so I asked Peter about those issues in relation to grains and wheat. His answers were deep – and may require a replay! Also, see the links to the references below.

His Message In Two Sentences:

Even without overt gastrointestinal symptoms, specific measurements can significantly improve treatment outcomes. Once measured don’t forget that individual, measurable sensitivities to other grains can confound treatment progress.

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Dr. Osborne Video On Gluten Sensitivity, Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance

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Dr. Osborne’s Details

* How and Why: Testing Videos: https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/genetic-testing-for-gluten-sensitivity/

* Video Describing Osborne’s sensitivity specifics regarding multiple medical pain issues: https://youtu.be/W4AZcQVI4v0

* Dr. Osborne’s Interesting Website: http://drpeterosborne.com

Short Link to this episode page to forward: https://www.corebrainjournal.com/005osborne

Immunology and the Gut

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Gluten Markers Are Changing

If words are not things, or maps are not the actual territory, then, obviously, the only possible link between the objective world and the linguistic world is found in structure, and structure alone.

~ Alfred Korzybski 

The varieties of gluten in various grains can all create gastrointestinal sensitivities with associated chronic pain.

~ Peter Osborne

Dr. Peter Osborne On Treatment Failure - Not So Simple

Gluten markers today include more than wheat gluten alone.

In this interesting conversation, Dr. Osborne provides a dynamic view of 1. why so many do well with specific dietary prescriptions and 2. why so many fail treatments even after those same excellent IgG laboratory measurements. Gluten markers may keep you off the rocky coast, but if you don't understand the deeper implications, the Gluten Big Picture, you can add years of frustration to your recovery efforts from a variety of downstream medical conditions.

Almost precision is not precision. Measurement matters. Dr Osborne tells us how in understandable detail.

A Gluten Myth Note From No Grain No Pain

Myth #1: Gluten is found only in wheat, barley, and rye — and sometimes oats. Not true! Gluten is not a single protein found in a few grains; rather, it refers to a huge family of proteins. And only one protein, gliadin, found in wheat, barley, and rye, has been extensively studied. Each grain has one or more types of gluten proteins. A recent study identified four hundred new forms of gluten, forty of which were more damaging than the form of gluten for which doctors most commonly test.

~ Peter Osborne 

Ed Note

Peter and I know each other, and I've admired his work for years - and yet this is my first opportunity to dig more deeply into his new book, No Grain No Pain,  - and his improved perspective on gluten challenges. In this episode, we speak directly about the pervasive medical issues that arise from years of unrecognized gluten sensitivities.  In my own practice, I regularly see so many with milk sensitivities and milk prominence on IgG testing, so I asked Peter about those issues in relation to grains and wheat. His answers were deep - and may require a replay! Also, see the links to the references below.

His Message In Two Sentences:

Even without overt gastrointestinal symptoms, specific measurements can significantly improve treatment outcomes. Once measured don't forget that individual, measurable sensitivities to other grains can confound treatment progress.

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Dr. Osborne Video On Gluten Sensitivity, Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance

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Dr. Osborne's Details

* How and Why: Testing Videos: https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/genetic-testing-for-gluten-sensitivity/

* Video Describing Osborne's sensitivity specifics regarding multiple medical pain issues: https://youtu.be/W4AZcQVI4v0

* Dr. Osborne's Interesting Website: http://drpeterosborne.com

Short Link to this episode page to forward: https://www.corebrainjournal.com/005osborne

Immunology and the Gut

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ADHD Coaching: The Wheel Of Balance

Appearances are often deceiving.

— Aesop

Schools need specific structures to manage executive function challenges.

– Keith Kosierowski

Fresh ADHD Coaching Perspectives

ADHD Coaching today evolves to include biological reality. First remember that with ADHD issues, Reality matters far more than dreams. Next recall that Executive Function Challenges are the mother, the origin of ADHD symptoms. Coaching works for the complexity of Reality-Self-Management for any Executive Function challenge.  The way Executive Coaching for ADHD works is simple: Coaching addresses personal Reality, and, as Keith also points out, biological, biomedical brain and body reality.

If those who suffer with Executive Function Challenges intend to address reality, it’s important to address every aspect of a person’s life – from nutrition, to exercise, to sleep, to organizational skills, to planning and relationship management.

In this interview Kosierowski discusses his work with a variety of clients and audiences based upon his ADHD Wheel of Balance. Using his balance wheel he addresses the real complexity of each person’s life in efforts to grow and move forward.

His Message In Two Sentences:

Concerned parents must always include specific biomedical strategies for the most effective, most predictable outcomes over time. Exercise, breakfast, conflict resolution and negotiation strategies can then help resolve recovery challenges.

Kosierowski Connections

* Keith’s practice details: http://corebrainjournal.com/004keith 

Recommended Resource Book: Global Amazon Link

* Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain – John Ratey

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Your Next CoreBrain Journal Episode

005: Dr Peter Osborne  – Must listen: Peter is a national authority on gluten and food sensitivity issues. In this episode Peter discusses his very interesting new book on the medical challenges so many face with gluten sensitivity with fresh details for anyone interested in mind and gut challenges. Listen as Peter adds provocative new grain details to address treatment failure… even when you’re already on a “gluten free” diet! – Many more podcasts on gluten and immunity science already recorded and set for publication.

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ADHD Coaching: The Wheel Of Balance

Appearances are often deceiving.

— Aesop

Schools need specific structures to manage executive function challenges.

- Keith Kosierowski

Fresh ADHD Coaching Perspectives

ADHD Coaching today evolves to include biological reality. First remember that with ADHD issues, Reality matters far more than dreams. Next recall that Executive Function Challenges are the mother, the origin of ADHD symptoms. Coaching works for the complexity of Reality-Self-Management for any Executive Function challenge.  The way Executive Coaching for ADHD works is simple: Coaching addresses personal Reality, and, as Keith also points out, biological, biomedical brain and body reality.

If those who suffer with Executive Function Challenges intend to address reality, it's important to address every aspect of a person's life - from nutrition, to exercise, to sleep, to organizational skills, to planning and relationship management.

In this interview Kosierowski discusses his work with a variety of clients and audiences based upon his ADHD Wheel of Balance. Using his balance wheel he addresses the real complexity of each person's life in efforts to grow and move forward.

His Message In Two Sentences:

Concerned parents must always include specific biomedical strategies for the most effective, most predictable outcomes over time. Exercise, breakfast, conflict resolution and negotiation strategies can then help resolve recovery challenges.

Kosierowski Connections

* Keith's practice details: http://corebrainjournal.com/004keith 

Recommended Resource Book: Global Amazon Link

* Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain - John Ratey

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See This Bonus PDF Download Re: Brain & Leadership -  Neuroleadership Journal

http://corebrainjournal.com/004download

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On iTunes - Review and Subscribe

For An Easy Link For Your Multiple Devices

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Your Next CoreBrain Journal Episode

005: Dr Peter Osborne  - Must listen: Peter is a national authority on gluten and food sensitivity issues. In this episode Peter discusses his very interesting new book on the medical challenges so many face with gluten sensitivity with fresh details for anyone interested in mind and gut challenges. Listen as Peter adds provocative new grain details to address treatment failure... even when you're already on a "gluten free" diet! - Many more podcasts on gluten and immunity science already recorded and set for publication.

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dTMS: Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation – New Treatment Options

To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle,

requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science.

— Albert Einstein

The brain runs on electrical charges, and targeted magnetism can balance those charges in the living brain.

– Aron Tendler

Treatment Failure

dTMS provides some surprisingly fresh answers to previously “untreatable” psychiatric problems.This is how our interview with Dr Tendler started: he hit fresh interventions strategies hard – right out of the box – and continued with deep insights throughout our too-brief conversation. Note: He agreed to return now that we’ve had this opportunity for an introduction regarding this exceedingly interesting technology and treatment. dTMS does appear to provide significant answers for refractory responses on many levels – see this list of Indications that are currently under investigation – they’re more than just “interesting.”

Ed Note:

Dr Tendler is in active practice, and, in addition, is actively involved in dTMS research. In this interview he spells out the differences between rTMS and dTMS and discusses his clinical work, his successes, and his ongoing inquiries.

His Message In A Sentence:

dTMS Provides an interesting and effective alternative to simply using psychiatric medications alone – TMS strategies work for a variety of conditions from refractory depression to pervasive anxiety. [Listen for my question to Dr. Tendler on Tardive Dyskinesia.]

Dr. Tendler’s Connections For Additional dTMS information 

* His several practice sites in Florida http://advancedmentalhealth.com/

* Specific information on the differences and equipment for dTMS and rTMS

* About Brainsway the technology for dTMS.

References

* Fitzgerald PB, Brown TL, Marston NA, Daskalakis ZJ, De Castella A, Kulkarni J. Transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of depression: a double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Archives of General Psychiatry. 2003 Oct;60(10):1002-1008.

* Loo CK, Mitchell PB, Croker VM, Malhi GS, Wen W, Gandevia SC, Sachdev PS. Double-blind controlled investigation of bilateral prefrontal transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of resistant major depression. Psychological Medicine. 2003 Jan;33(1):33-40.

* Levkovitz Y, Isserles M, Padberg F, Lisanby SH, Bystritsky A, Xia G, Tendler A, et al. Efficacy and safety of deep transcranial magnetic stimulation for major depression: a prospective multicenter randomized controlled trial. World Psychiatry 2015;14(1):64-73.

* Effectiveness of a second deep TMS in depression: A brief report Rosenberg, O., Isserles, M., Levkovitz, Y., Kotler, M., Zangen, A., & Dannon, P. N. 2011. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, 35(4), 1041-1044.

* NIMH Discussion of Brain Stimulation Therapies

> Recommended Resource Book: Global Amazon Link

* Brain Stimulation in Psychiatry – 2012

Medication Problems: Monica’s Problem

Come to think of it, you can’t get there from here.

Bert and I

Medication problems spoiled her progress

Beyond Meds: Monica Cassani has seen the system from both sides – as a social worker and as a person whose life was severely ruptured by psychiatric drugs. She writes critically about the system, as well as about holistic pathways of healing without medication.

Medication problems can create real suffering. Listen to Monica tell you how difficulties with her psychiatric treatment dramatically added to her problems.

I hear similar medication problems everyday in my offices

From my office experience I can candidly report her story is not unusual in process, but is quite unusual in severity.

Future CBJ plan: interview many guests on what-to-do

Listen up on this episode, Monica’s 002 CBJ Interview, as Monica’s story is not unique. You’ve heard it before from different sources. Hers is not a single personal problem, her narrative is representative a global problem. Our mission in all of our CBJ interviews: to prevent problems like this by more completely understanding and communicating about CoreBrain neurophysiology in the first place. Let’s first overcome the denial about the limitations of standard diagnosis & medication treatment problems, then dig  deeply for more predictable solutions – especially when obvious problems arise within the treatment process over time.

Her Message: Treating the complexity of mind conditions only through assessment of superficial, observable symptoms too often proves inadequate.

Monica’s  Connections For Medication Problems

* Her website with an abundance of resources:  BeyondMeds.com

* Monica’s Personal Journey 

* Monica’s Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal Resources

* Her story from MadinAmerica.com

* Mad In America: Helpful Withdrawal Websites

An Important Reference

* The Ashton Manuel – Benzodiazepines: How They Work, and How To Withdraw, Dr Heather Ashton, Newcastle University ’01 – Revised ’02, ’11

 Recommended Resource Book: Global Amazon Link

* Practical Guide To Psychiatric Medications – Simple, Concise, & Up To Date

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dTMS: Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation - New Treatment Options

To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle,

requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science.

— Albert Einstein

The brain runs on electrical charges, and targeted magnetism can balance those charges in the living brain.

- Aron Tendler

Treatment Failure

dTMS provides some surprisingly fresh answers to previously "untreatable" psychiatric problems.This is how our interview with Dr Tendler started: he hit fresh interventions strategies hard - right out of the box - and continued with deep insights throughout our too-brief conversation. Note: He agreed to return now that we've had this opportunity for an introduction regarding this exceedingly interesting technology and treatment. dTMS does appear to provide significant answers for refractory responses on many levels - see this list of Indications that are currently under investigation - they're more than just "interesting."

Ed Note:

Dr Tendler is in active practice, and, in addition, is actively involved in dTMS research. In this interview he spells out the differences between rTMS and dTMS and discusses his clinical work, his successes, and his ongoing inquiries.

His Message In A Sentence:

dTMS Provides an interesting and effective alternative to simply using psychiatric medications alone - TMS strategies work for a variety of conditions from refractory depression to pervasive anxiety. [Listen for my question to Dr. Tendler on Tardive Dyskinesia.]

Dr. Tendler's Connections For Additional dTMS information 

* His several practice sites in Florida http://advancedmentalhealth.com/

* Specific information on the differences and equipment for dTMS and rTMS

* About Brainsway the technology for dTMS.

References

* Fitzgerald PB, Brown TL, Marston NA, Daskalakis ZJ, De Castella A, Kulkarni J. Transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of depression: a double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Archives of General Psychiatry. 2003 Oct;60(10):1002-1008.

* Loo CK, Mitchell PB, Croker VM, Malhi GS, Wen W, Gandevia SC, Sachdev PS. Double-blind controlled investigation of bilateral prefrontal transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of resistant major depression. Psychological Medicine. 2003 Jan;33(1):33-40.

* Levkovitz Y, Isserles M, Padberg F, Lisanby SH, Bystritsky A, Xia G, Tendler A, et al. Efficacy and safety of deep transcranial magnetic stimulation for major depression: a prospective multicenter randomized controlled trial. World Psychiatry 2015;14(1):64-73.

* Effectiveness of a second deep TMS in depression: A brief report Rosenberg, O., Isserles, M., Levkovitz, Y., Kotler, M., Zangen, A., & Dannon, P. N. 2011. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, 35(4), 1041-1044.

* NIMH Discussion of Brain Stimulation Therapies

> Recommended Resource Book: Global Amazon Link

* Brain Stimulation in Psychiatry - 2012

Medication Problems: Monica's Problem

Come to think of it, you can't get there from here.

Bert and I

Medication problems spoiled her progress

Beyond Meds: Monica Cassani has seen the system from both sides - as a social worker and as a person whose life was severely ruptured by psychiatric drugs. She writes critically about the system, as well as about holistic pathways of healing without medication.

Medication problems can create real suffering. Listen to Monica tell you how difficulties with her psychiatric treatment dramatically added to her problems.

I hear similar medication problems everyday in my offices

From my office experience I can candidly report her story is not unusual in process, but is quite unusual in severity.

Future CBJ plan: interview many guests on what-to-do

Listen up on this episode, Monica's 002 CBJ Interview, as Monica's story is not unique. You've heard it before from different sources. Hers is not a single personal problem, her narrative is representative a global problem. Our mission in all of our CBJ interviews: to prevent problems like this by more completely understanding and communicating about CoreBrain neurophysiology in the first place. Let's first overcome the denial about the limitations of standard diagnosis & medication treatment problems, then dig  deeply for more predictable solutions - especially when obvious problems arise within the treatment process over time.

Her Message: Treating the complexity of mind conditions only through assessment of superficial, observable symptoms too often proves inadequate.

Monica's  Connections For Medication Problems

* Her website with an abundance of resources:  BeyondMeds.com

* Monica's Personal Journey 

* Monica's Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal Resources

* Her story from MadinAmerica.com

* Mad In America: Helpful Withdrawal Websites

An Important Reference

* The Ashton Manuel - Benzodiazepines: How They Work, and How To Withdraw, Dr Heather Ashton, Newcastle University '01 - Revised '02, '11

 Recommended Resource Book: Global Amazon Link

* Practical Guide To Psychiatric Medications - Simple, Concise, & Up To Date

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Cassani's Conclusions : Beyond Meds - 24 pg. PDF

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Video & Audio Executive Function Details To Prevent ADHD Medication Problems:

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The remarkable evolution of mind science encourages the use of more precise measurements. Improved maps provide new options for previously misunderstood and challenged mind landscapes. Here at CoreBrain Journal we interview interesting professionals dedicated to making a difference, and connect their commentary with informed consumers who see the reality of improved perceptions. If you don't look you can't see - from why, to what, to how.