The author’s new book, a sequel to the bestseller “Shards of Childhood Trauma,” will tell of a revolutionary scientific discovery that will forever change the approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease, depression, and other brain disorders.
For a long time, it was believed that the role of microglia—the tiny brain cell—was secondary. But recent research has proven that it supports a fragile balance of physical and mental health, and under the influence of stressors, various traumas, and viruses, it can trigger brain damage—from memory problems and anxiety conditions to Alzheimer’s disease and depression. However, in certain conditions, microglia can become a saving angel, healing the brain.
In this book, renowned science journalist Donna Jackson Nakazawa not only explains how to correctly “reset” microglia, but also offers hope for recovery to millions of people.