How The Brain is Affected Through Meditation and Spiritual Practice with Dr. Andrew Newberg

Dr. Andrew Newberg who joins the show to talk about his 25 years of research involving Neurotheology, the biological research of what happens to the brain when we are in a state of meditation or prayer. He goes over so many other interesting subjects as well, including how to keep your brain healthy while we age, how addictions can be overcome through spiritual practice, and his amazing new book Brain Weaver.  On today's podcast, you will learn: The amazing research Dr. Newberg has done on the brain. The relationship between spiritual, meditative, and religious practice and how they affect the brain. Dr. Newberg's advice for beginning a meditative, spiritual or religious practice. How neurotransmitters in the brain are affected during spiritual or religious experiences. The study of Neurotheology and why it is important. How spirituality and religion affect your body and your sense of well-being. The best ways to keep your brain healthy as you age. Dr. Newberg's awesome new book Brain Weaver: Creating the Fabric for a Healthy Mind Through Integrative Medicine Dr. Andrew Newberg's Bio: Andrew B. Newberg, M.D. is currently the Research Director at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital in Philadelphia. He is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nuclear Medicine. He has published over 250 peer reviewed articles and chapters on brain function, brain imaging, and the study of religious and mystical experiences. He has published 12 books which have been translated into 17 different languages. He is the co-author of the new books entitled, Brain Weaver: Creating the Fabric for a Healthy Mind Through Integrative Medicine (Kales) He has appeared on Dr. Oz, StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Good Morning America, Nightline, 20/20, CNN, ABC World News Tonight. You can learn more about Dr. Newberg and his work at www.andrewnewberg.com   📊 Do You Need to Detox? Take the Heavy Metals Quiz: Click here! 🌿 Get Help With Detox: Click here! 👩‍🔬 Discover the Myers Detox Protocol: Click here! Wendy Myers, FDN-P, NC, CHHC is a best-selling author, podcast host, and expert in detoxification, specializing in the adverse effects of heavy metal exposure. Wendy founded Myers Detox to share her research and support people in restoring wellness with natural detox solutions.