Author Archives: Dr. Amen

SPECT Case of the Week: Kristofer – Inhalants

(Names have been changed to protect the privacy of our patients.)
Kristofer, 26, came to the Amen Clinics because he was experiencing a number of problems. In talking with him, we learned that he had become addicted to inhalants. Kristofer’s SPECT scan showed that his addiction to inhalants had seriously harmed his brain.
After looking at more [...]

SPECT Case of the Week: Seth – Ring of Fire

(Names have been changed to protect the privacy of our patients.)
A 13-year-old seventh-grader named Seth came to see us in September 2009. He had struggled since fourth grade with problems with attention, focus, and distractibility. He also performed poorly on tests, often because became bored easily and marked any answer in order to finish the [...]

SPECT scans offer hope and affirmation

The other day, I received a wonderful email from Dr. Garrett Halweg, one of the Amen Clinics psychiatrists in our Newport Beach clinic. I thought it contained some inspirational thoughts that could benefit you. Here is what Dr. Halweg had to say:
“I was reminded this weekend of the two greatest gifts I can give patients. [...]

Sneak preview of my new public television special Change Your Brain, Change Your Body

My new book and public television special Change Your Brain, Change Your Body shows you how to use your brain to help you get the body you have always wanted. Have you ever tried to lose weight without success? Have you lost weight only to regain it all… and more? The breakthrough approach to weight [...]

Controlling Your Food Cravings Part 2

Last week, I posted my first video in which I answered your questions about the brain and weight loss. In that video, I gave you six tips to control your cravings. If you missed that video, visit 6 Tips to Control Your Food Cravings, Pt 1.
The response to that first video has been amazing. [...]