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Hypnoquit: How to break free of any addiction - for ever
by Susan HepburnCelebrity psychotherapist and hypnotherapist Susan Hepburn has worked with thousands of men and women struggling with addiction. Using a simple yet highly effective self-hypnosis technique, she can help you to 'quit' your particular addiction for good. Written in an easy-to read style with plenty of questionnaires, self help tips, information boxes and case histories, this book can liberate you from addiction and help you to enjoy life again. During hypnotherapy, you will be able to access your subconscious mind - the part of your mind that controls urges and impulses - and effectively 'delete' the behaviours and thoughts that control your addictive behaviour in the first place. You will then be able to 'reprogram' your mind with life-enhancing thoughts and behaviours. Just listening to the CD on a regular basis will do all this for you. Addictions covered include: cigarettes, drugs, alcohol, food, sex, shopping, gambling, the internet. There is also helpful information for loved ones who want to help.
Hypnosis for a Joyful Pregnancy and Pain-Free Labor and Delivery
by Winifred ConklingPregnancy is filled with many joys and much wonder. But this miraculous journey can also be accompanied by a good deal of fear and anxiety. Will my pregnancy be difficult? Will my labor be painful? Will I be a good mother?While Hypnosis for a Joyful Pregnancy and Pain-Free Labor and Delivery will not be able to provide answers to all of the unknowns, this unique and innovative book can teach you how to lessen the common complaints of pregnancy and ease the pain of childbirth. Step-by-step, you will learn how to use hypnosis to induce a state of calm and comfort during any stage of the journey. Hypnosis is a natural form of anesthesia, providing the added bonus is that you may get to fully experience the joy of childbirth, without the use of an epidural or narcotics. Discover:-Are you a good candidate for hypnosis...will it work for you?-Creative scripts for inducing a hypnotic state.-How to put together a birthing team, including finding a qualified hypnotherapist.-Tricks to treating morning sickness, heartburn, excessive weight gain, insomnia, leg cramps, and other discomforts of pregnancy.-When things don't go as planned; what to do if anesthesia is necessary.Isn't it time you learned about all of your options? Hypnosis for a Joyful Pregnancy and Pain-Free Labor and Delivery arms you with what you need to know to make the best decision for you and your unborn baby.
Hypnosis in the Service of Meditation
by Osho Osho International FoundationCan hypnosis support meditation? This is the focus and question of this Osho Talk.Osho speaks about a time when hypnosis was a recognized door towards meditation. In the Middle Ages hypnosis was condemned alongside witchcraft. That condemnation still lingers on. Osho speaks here about hypnosis as a very helpful tool to enter into meditation. he discusses hypnosis and self-hypnosis as useful tools, combined with modern audio recording technology to support the process.
Hypnotherapy
by Dave ElmanClassic work by a professional hypnotist who, for many years, taught physicians and other professionals the use of hypnosis.
Hypnotherapy For the Therapist
by Bradley W. Kuhns, Ph.D., O.M.D.For those that want to improve their skills using hypnotherapy. Dr. Kuhns is an internationally recognized forensic hypnotherapit and pysychotherpist who has used and shared his approaches and techniques both in private practice and as an adviser and consultant to may professionals, stars, entertainers and well known personalities throughout the world. His unique techniques, approaches and strategies that he developed over many years of use in clinical practice can now help you. As always, doctor Kuhns writes in very easy-to-read terms so anyone can take his information and adapt it for their use as quickly as possible.
Hypnotic Gastric Band: The New Surgery-free Weight-loss System
by Paul McKennaMore than 50 percent of Americans are overweight and looking for a solution. At last, there has been a weight-loss breakthrough that’s easy and has a significant success rate: Paul McKenna’s Hypnotic Gastric Band.Gastric band surgery, a radical operation that reduces the available space in the stomach, is a drastic—though often highly effective—treatment that’s often a last resort. Hypnotic Gastric Band offers similar results without the risks of surgery: this psychological procedure works to convince the unconscious mind that a gastric band has been put in place, helping the body to behave as if a band were physically present—so it’s easy to eat less and lose weight at last, while still feeling completely satisfied.Dr. McKenna spent years researching this groundbreaking process with leading medical experts in weight loss. He describes it as "the closest thing to real magic I have ever experienced," except this procedure isn’t magic, it’s grounded in solid science. All our decisions about food are made in the mind, which in many ways is like a computer. Hypnosis helps to reprogram the "computer" so that when people eat, they feel full faster.With the Hypnotic Gastric Band there is no dangerous physical surgery, no forbidden food, and no miserable dieting. Instead, the Hypnotic Gastric Band helps people make healthier food choices, enjoy their food more, and eat less without effort and without feeling deprived. The book comes with free digital downloads of guided hypnosis and detailed instructions to install your Hypnotic Gastric Band and to adjust it as the weight comes off. Just read the short book, then download the essential 25-minute hypnotic trance and start reprogramming your mind to eat less.
Hypnotism And Mysticism Of India
by Ormond McgillThis book is the first of its kind that presents the secrets of Oriental Hypnotism (Maya) and the Real Magic of India. Its author, Ormond McGill, is a hypnotist of international reputation, Learn the real mental magic of India. Following an introduction in which Ormond McGill tells of the importance and exclusive nature of the material in this book, he explains how some of the world renowned feats of Hindu Fakir Magic are performed. Next, he gives you in depth instructions for performing the real Magic of the Mind, exactly as the advanced Hindu magicians are taught. You are shown how to control prana through Pranayama, Oriental Breathing Techniques, The Power of Yoga Concentration, Visualization and Projection of Thought, The Magic Force of Words and Sounds, Silent Psychic Influencing, and Yogi Mental Broadcasting. You proceed on into a knowledge of the High Magic of India, and are taught the reading of the Akashic Records, Astral Projection, and Yoga Cosmology. And you learn how to perform Yama, the Yoga Method of Self-Development. Of tremendous interest to hypnotists throughout the world, Ormond McGill teaches you the Yogi Art of Maya, and gives you his exclusive Occidental/Oriental Techniques of Hypnotizing.
A Hypnotist’s Case Book
by Dr Alex Erskine“HYPNOSIS is nothing new. It was known long before Greek civilization existed, or the foundations of the Pyramids were laid. It probably dates back to before the dawn of history. Over three thousand years ago it was cultivated and practised by the Hindoo Priesthood, who perpetuated its secrets and mysteries by divulging them only to care-fully selected youths, destined to become priests in their turn, and impressed with the same urgency of self-preservation and secrecy as themselves.”“I do not put forward hypnosis as a quack remedy—a cure-all. It is not. It is a scientific fact. To what further end new research will lead, it is impossible to say. It is indeed improbable that the human mind will ever probe to the bottom of it; for the subconscious mind is of the essence of life itself, and to understand it fully might well be to wrest from Man the secret of Death and the power over it. But this book is not to that extent speculative. I have deliberately kept to facts within my own knowledge and practice. I have tried to show how easily this great science may be used by every man, woman and child in the world for his own benefit.”—Dr. Alex Erskine, Preface
Hypochondria: What's Behind the Hidden Costs of Healthcare in America
by Hal Rosenbluth Marnie HallA hypochondriac CEO shares his journey through the broken American healthcare system, analyzing its costliness and proposing a solution.New York Times–bestselling author Hal Rosenbluth is the maverick executive behind Take Care Health Systems, the former president of Walgreens Health and Wellness and the now chairman and CEO of New Ocean Health Solutions. He is also a hypochondriac who amassed 227 medical claims in just two years. In Hypochondria: What&’s Behind the Hidden Costs of Healthcare in America, Rosenbluth and co-author Marnie Hall venture through Rosenbluth&’s 227 claims. They take a brutally honest, but humorous journey from the evolution of Rosenbluth&’s global management firm to his onset of Type 2 Diabetes, a tale woven with sleeping meds, nocturnal PB&J sandwiches, and anti-anxiety drugs; to founding a company with the youngest Johnson & Johnson president and his most recent entry to digital healthcare.Hypochondria is not just a memoir. Along the way, the authors address the broader impact that each stakeholder—health plans, providers, health systems, and big pharma—have on the nation&’s overstressed healthcare system. The book also offers a well-rounded guide to the traditional and not-so-typical solutions that can help people manage illness anxiety. Entertaining and enlightening, Hypochondria opens a new dialogue about how the U.S. can get better at managing health and arresting costs of care, which includes promoting greater discussion amongst patients, families, providers, employers, and healthcare executives. This book should serve as a beacon for change, unraveling the commercialization of healthcare, dissecting Big Pharma&’s role in America&’s pill-popping culture, and proposing alternative, disruptive solutions.
The Hypochondriac's Handbook
by Wendy MarstonA humorous guide to understanding all that can affect your well-being, from germs to the healthcare industry.Feeling good? Are you sure? This hilarious guide—a sequel to the bestselling Paranoid’s Pocket Guide—is guaranteed to make you wonder. With hundreds of symptoms to watch for and in-depth information on the latest germ mutations, this compendium offers compelling proof that there is always something to worry about, even if you seem to be in perfect shape. A must-have for today’s health-conscious individual, it also reveals worrisome facts about doctors and insurance companies. It’s packed with black-and-white photos documenting everyday items that can menace your health—often seemingly “harmless” items such as a pencil or a water fountain. Fortunately, this book will make you laugh, which releases endorphins and promotes health—for the moment. For soundness of body and mind, read The Hypochondriac’s Handbook. Better safe than sorry!
Hypoglycemia For Dummies
by James Chow Cheryl ChowHypoglycemia simply means "low blood-sugar," but without concrete symptoms it's very hard to diagnose. It is nevertheless a condition that should be watched over carefully. People react differently to low blood sugar as well as to the treatment they receive. Hypoglycemia for Dummies explores this fickle condition and shows you how to manage your blood sugar to feel better.This no-nonsense, plain-English guide lays out the facts you need to maintain a healthy body. It offers expert advice on identifying symptoms, changing lifestyles, and also extensive coverage on diet, exercise, alternative treatments, and the link between low blood sugar and diabetes. This expanded 2nd edition provides:A thorough explanation of hypoglycemia and how it affects your bodyExercise routines that lead to a healthier lifestyleDiet suggestions on what to eat and how oftenA basis for choosing a doctor that's right for youVitamins and supplements that treat your symptomsWays to manage hypoglycemia in the workplaceAn explanation of how hypoglycemia affects family and friendsMethods to de-stress yourselfComplete with tips on helping other hypoglycemics and myth-debunking facts about the disease, Hypoglycemia for Dummies is the fast and simple way to learn and treat the condition, with the help of the most up-to-date medical information available. Escape the blood sugar blues and starting feeling better in no time!
Hypoglycemia in Diabetes
by Philip E. CryerDr. Philip E. Cryer explores iatrogenic hypoglycemia as it affects patients struggling with diabetes. Hypoglycemia in Diabetes focuses on the prevention and treatment of hypoglycemia with careful attention to glycemic management of diabetes. This must-have resource includesDetailed tables and graphics that give visual illustration to complex concepts, including brain scans and physiological defense diagramsSimplified definitions, medical classifications, and guidelinesAn extensive bibliography for further learningDr. Cryer provides new perspectives on this serious complication of diabetes while focusing on preventive measures, including acknowledgement of the problem, application of the principles of aggressive glycemic therapy, consideration of conventional risk factors, and consideration of the risk factors indicative of hypoglycemia-associated autonomic failure (HAAF) in diabetes.
The Hypomanic Edge: The Link Between (a Little) Craziness and (a Lot of) Success in America
by John D. GartnerWhy is America so rich and powerful? The answer lies in our genes, according to psychologist John Gartner. Hypomania, a genetically based mild form of mania, endows many of us with unusual energy, creativity, enthusiasm, and a propensity for taking risks. America has an extraordinarily high number of hypomanics -- grandiose types who leap on every wacky idea that occurs to them, utterly convinced it will change the world. Market bubbles and ill-considered messianic crusades can be the downside. But there is an enormous upside in terms of spectacular entrepreneurial zeal, drive for innovation, and material success. Americans may have a lot of crazy ideas, but some of them lead to brilliant inventions. Why is America so hypomanic? It is populated primarily by immigrants. This self-selection process is the boldest natural experiment ever conducted. Those who had the will, optimism, and daring to take the leap into the unknown have passed those traits on to their descendants. Bringing his audacious and persuasive thesis to life, Gartner offers case histories of some famous Americans who represent this phenomenon of hypomania. These are the real stories you never learned in school about some of those men who made America: Columbus, who discovered the continent, thought he was the messiah. John Winthrop, who settled and defined it, believed Americans were God's new chosen people. Alexander Hamilton, the indispensable founder who envisioned America's economic future, self-destructed because of pride and impulsive behavior. Andrew Carnegie, who began America's industrial revolution, was sure that he was destined personally to speed up human evolution and bring world peace. The Mayer and Selznick families helped create the peculiarly American art form of the Hollywood film, but familial bipolar disorders led to the fall of their empires. Craig Venter decoded the human genome, yet his arrogance made him despised by most of his scientific colleagues, even as he spurred them on to make great discoveries. While these men are extraordinary examples, Gartner argues that many Americans have inherited the genes that have made them the most successful citizens in the world.
The HypoThyroid Diet: Lose Weight and Beat Fatigue in 21 Days
by Kevin DobrzynskiA new diet based on cutting-edge science for individuals struggling with hypothyroidism. Is hypothyroidism affecting your life, work, and family? Do you feel like a different person now than you were a few years ago? If so, nutritionist and personal trainer Dr. Kevin Dobrzynski can help you regain control of your life with The HypoThyroid Diet. The Hypothyroid Diet is a simple step-by-step system that can help you eliminate your symptoms one by one. It shows exactly what to do so you can jumpstart your thyroid, lose weight, beat fatigue, and feel normal again. In The HypoThyroid Diet you will also learn: * A special exercise program for hypothyroidism * How to find the right doctor * What blood tests you need and their values * What supplements you need * Which foods you should eat and which ones to avoid
The Hypothyroid Sourcebook
by M. Sara RosenthalHypothyroidism is one of the most common forms of thyroid disease. Myriad symptoms are attributed to this disease, including extreme fatigue, depression, headaches, chest pain, constipation, muscle spasms, weight gain, and more. Written by an acclaimed health author afflicted with hypothyroidism, The Hypothyroid Sourcebook offers in-depth explanations of the thyroid and the disease. The book discusses the pros and cons of possible treatments and provides an extensive list of additional resources.
The Hypothyroidism Diet Plan: 4 Weeks to Boost Energy, Lose Weight, and Begin to Restore Thyroid Balance
by Karen FrazierA food plan to manage hypothyroidism? Naturally.You've been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Now what? Begin restoring thyroid balance in your body with this simple 4-week meal plan. The Hypothyroidism Diet Plan will help you manage symptoms naturally—and eat well while you do it.This groundbreaking resource is designed specifically for hypothyroidism and features the latest information, food charts, and lifestyle tips. These straightforward strategies can boost energy, prompt weight loss, and bring your body back into balance. The plan uses ingredients free of common allergens and even provides a method to identify potential allergies.The Hypothyroidism Diet Plan includes:Month-long meal plan—Rest easy with 31 days of planned meals, including nutrition facts and shopping lists.100 delicious recipes—Treat yourself to Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce, Creamy Broccoli Soup, Tri-Tip Tacos, and more easy-to-make dishes.Reduce inflammation—These recipes follow the autoimmune protocol to help reduce inflammation and give your body a chance to heal.Managing hypothyroidism is a challenge, but The Hypothyroidism Diet Plan will help you nourish and care for yourself—naturally.
Hypoxia Conditioning in Health, Exercise and Sport: Principles, Mechanisms and Applications
by Olivier Girard Johannes Burtscher Martin Burtscher Grégoire MilletWhile severe hypoxia has detrimental health consequences, the controlled application of hypoxia can be protective and holds great promise as a performance-enhancing and therapeutic intervention. Hypoxia Conditioning in Health, Exercise and Sport: Principles, Mechanisms and Applications delivers an understanding of systemic and molecular mechanisms involved in hypoxia adaptations and examines the most promising forms of hypoxia conditioning with a view to create performance-enhancing strategies for athletes, as well as an offering an examination on clinical applications for numerous pathologies.This cutting-edge book examines how positive physiological adaptations not only acutely enhance tolerance to hypoxia but can also induce sustained health benefits. This has enabled the development and refinement of approaches utilizing hypoxia, strategies also termed hypoxia conditioning, to improve health and performance outcomes.By linking research with recommendations for real-world situations, this volume will serve as an invaluable resource for students, academics, exercise science professionals and sports medicine specialists, especially those in environmental physiology and coaching subjects.
Hysterectomy: Exploring Your Options (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
by Edward E. Wallach Esther Eisenberg Isabel Green Stacey A. ScheibThis patient-oriented guide helps women of all ages understand their options and make informed decisions about their health care.Hysterectomy is the second most common major surgical procedure performed on women in the United States. For some women, the decision to have a hysterectomy is an easy one; for others, it is a difficult choice associated with concerns about risks, discomfort, and female identity. Yet many disorders of the uterus—fibroid tumors, uterine and cervical cancer, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, adenomyosis, and uterine prolapse—may require surgical treatment. In this thoroughly updated edition of Hysterectomy: Exploring Your Options, gynecologists Edward E. Wallach, Esther Eisenberg, Isabel Green, and Stacey A. Scheib describe and explain every aspect of the procedure, including:• Symptoms of gynecological disorders that may require uterine fibroid removal or hysterectomy• The full range of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging techniques, including MRI-focused ultrasound• Thorough explanations of specific alternative measures that may be used to avoid the need for hysterectomy• The various techniques for hysterectomy, including single-incision surgery and robotic hysterectomy• How to prepare for surgery and what to expect while in the hospital• Details on the surgery and postoperative recovery, including information about pain medications, when to resume daily activities, how sexual function may be affected, future reproductive possibilities, and the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapyIncluded in this compassionate, comprehensive guide to treatment and recovery for women having—or deciding whether to have—a hysterectomy are stories of women whose own experiences with hysterectomy offer useful advice for anyone considering the procedure.
Hysterectomy: Exploring Your Options, The Information You Need for the Decisions You Face (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
by MD Edward E. Wallach MD Esther Eisenberg MD Isabel Green MD Scheib A Stacey&“An excellent reference not only for patients but also for nurses, medical assistants, and clerical staff who work in a busy gynecologist&’s office.&” —Wanda Ronner, MD, Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health System Hysterectomy is the second most common major surgical procedure performed on women in the United States. For some women, the decision to have a hysterectomy is an easy one; for others, it is a difficult choice associated with concerns about risks, discomfort, and female identity. Yet many disorders of the uterus—fibroid tumors, uterine and cervical cancer, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, adenomyosis, and uterine prolapse—may require surgical treatment. In this thoroughly updated edition of Hysterectomy: Exploring Your Options, gynecologists Edward E. Wallach, Esther Eisenberg, Isabel Green, and Stacey A. Scheib describe and explain every aspect of the procedure, including: Symptoms of gynecological disorders that may require uterine fibroid removal or hysterectomyThe full range of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging techniques, including MRI-focused ultrasoundThorough explanations of specific alternative measures that may be used to avoid the need for hysterectomyThe various techniques for hysterectomy, including single-incision surgery and robotic hysterectomyHow to prepare for surgery and what to expect while in the hospitalDetails on the surgery and postoperative recovery, including information about pain medications, when to resume daily activities, how sexual function may be affected, future reproductive possibilities, and the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapyIncluded in this compassionate, comprehensive guide to treatment and recovery for women having—or deciding whether to have—a hysterectomy are stories of women whose own experiences with hysterectomy offer useful advice for anyone considering the procedure. &“A valuable reference.&” —The New York Times
Hysterical: Why We Need to Talk About Women, Hormones, and Mental Health
by Eleanor MorganA riveting exploration of the link between women's hormones and mental health--with advice, personal testimony, facts, and research creating a portrait of how hormones contribute to make up the "female animal"Hysterical seeks to explore the connections between hormones and health, particularly in the frequent mood changes and mental health issues women typically chalk up to the influence of hormones. Journalist Eleanor Morgan investigates the relationship between biochemistry, our bodies, and our mental health, including the context for this discussion: the historic culture of silence around women's bodies. As Morgan argues, we've gotten better at talking about mental health, but we still shy away from discussing periods, miscarriage, endometriosis, and menopause. That results in a lack of vital understanding for women, particularly as those processes are inextricably connected to our mental health; by exploring women's bodies in conjunction with our minds, Morgan urges for new thinking about our health. Examining the mythology of female hormones, the ways that culture shapes our perceptions of women's bodies, and the latest medical research, Hysterical skillfully paints a portrait of the modern landscape of women and health--and shows us how to navigate stigma and misinformation.
Hysteroscopy
by Andrea Tinelli Luis Alonso Pacheco Sergio HaimovichThis book offers a cutting-edge guide to hysteroscopy and provides readers with the latest and most essential information on procedure techniques, clinical advances and international developments in practice and treatment of endometrial pathology. Providing comprehensive coverage, it explains in detail every aspect of hysteroscopy, from diagnostics to hysteroscopic surgery. As such, it addresses the bases of hysteroscopy; pre-, intra- and post-hysteroscopy medications; intracavitary pathologies; fertility issues; and surgical implications and complications. At the same time, it also explores challenging and controversial topics, such as hysteroscopy and ART, submucous myomas, and uterine malformations. All topics are discussed by prominent experts in the field, and clearly organized and illustrated to help readers gain the most from each chapter. Accordingly, the book offers a valuable resource for all gynecologists working at hysteroscopy units, reproductive units, gynecological and oncological units, as well as a quick reference guide for all other physicians interested in the topic.
I: Reality And Subjectivity
by David R. HawkinsConcludes the presentation of a long-predicted major advance in critical human knowledge. Explains the very essence of consciousness as it evolved from its primordial appearance as life on earth, on up through evolution as the human ego, and hence, the transcendence of the ego as the spiritual Reality of Enlightenment and the Presence of Divinity. The uncommon clarity and lucidity with which the highly evolved subject matter is presented facilitates the reader's understanding and comprehension. The nature of consciousness is described in terms that recontextualize and simplify the spiritual process. The nonlinear reality of the enlightened sage is thereby made comprehensible to the reasoning mind.
I Am: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are
by Howard Falco"I AM is a fascinating, in-depth and eye-opening look at the very essence of how each of our lives are created in every moment. " - Hale Dwoskin, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Sedona Method and featured teacher in The Secret "I AM is a powerful book about self-realization. Howard Falco offers a profound explanation of the nature of your own existence and an understanding of the life you are capable of creating. " -Marci Shimoff, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason "This is a magical book that is both powerful and empowering! Howard Falco has delivered an ancient wisdom with a practical modern day application. Imagine unleashing your infinite potential. . . with the wisdom of I AM you will connect to a passion and purpose that will forever change the way you live. I AM will help to awaken mass consciousness by leading a discovery of who we really are. " -Dr. Darren R. Weissman, author of The Power of Infinite Love & Gratitude For centuries humankind has been asking fervent questions about the meaning of life. As Howard Falco learned, the answers to these questions can ultimately be found in the answer to just one: "Who am I?" In late 2002, in the middle of an ordinary life, Falco-a thirty- five-year-old investment manager with a wife and two children-sought the answer to this powerful question and remarkably this quest resulted in a sudden and all-encompassing shift in his awareness that revealed more about life and how we each create it than he ever imagined knowing. Startled by this new understanding and its implications for his own life and the lives of all others, Falco set out to share his discoveries. The stunning result is this book. I AM takes readers on a life-changing journey in which they will discover the incredible power they have over their experience of life, finding that the doorway to eternal peace, happiness, and fulfillment lies in one of the shortest sentences in the written word but the most powerful in the universe: I AM. .
I Am!: A Book of Reminders (An I WILL! Book)
by Juana MedinaFrom Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Juana Medina, I AM! helps inspire young readers to have confidence in themselves. This paper-over-board picture book, the second in the I WILL! series, grabs the eye with bold, colorful illustrations and simple text. I am strong.I am confident.I am funny.The words and pictures in this book are here to remind the reader how wonderful they are! Focusing on helping to build emotional literacy, self-esteem, and self-worth as well as improving communication skills, I AM! is the perfect read aloud for kids and adults of any age.
I Am a Strange Loop
by Douglas R. HofstadterCan thought arise out of matter? Can self, soul, consciousness, "I” arise out of mere matter? If it cannot, then how can you or I be here? I Am a Strange Loop argues that the key to understanding selves and consciousness is the "strange loop”--a special kind of abstract feedback loop inhabiting our brains. The most central and complex symbol in your brain is the one called "I. ” The "I” is the nexus in our brain, one of many symbols seeming to have free will and to have gained the paradoxical ability to push particles around, rather than the reverse. How can a mysterious abstraction be real--or is our "I” merely a convenient fiction? Does an "I” exert genuine power over the particles in our brain, or is it helplessly pushed around by the laws of physics? These are the mysteries tackled in I Am a Strange Loop, Douglas Hofstadter’s first book-length journey into philosophy since Gödel, Escher, Bach. Compulsively readable and endlessly thought-provoking, this is a moving and profound inquiry into the nature of mind.