CRITICAL ACCLAIM
“Whether your troubles are deep or you simply know life could be better and healthier, read Transcendence.”
—Candy Crowley, CNN anchor
“Norman Rosenthal has given us a book that is exceptionally well informed, enriched by deep scientific scholarship and empathic clinical skill. Dr. Rosenthal draws on the stories and voices of many hundreds of people who have directly experienced the benefits that St. John’s wort can provide. Such a comprehensive and readable book will be a major and unique addition to the literature on herbal remedies.”
—Jonathan T. Davidson, M.D
Professor of Psychiatry in Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center
“In addition to being one of our nation’s more respected psychiatrists, Dr. Norman Rosenthal has a wonderful ability to translate complex scientific information into language that is clear, concise, and practical. The Emotional Revolution will truly revolutionize our understanding of why and how we think and feel as we do...a must read...especially for anyone interested in learning, step-by-step, how to use the science of emotions to enhance their personal well-being.”
—Jerilyn Ross, Founder of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America and author of Triumph Over Fear
“Norman Rosenthal is a psychiatrist with a special talent for turning research evidence into practical advice. Here he uses his encyclopedic knowledge of the new science of the emotions to suggest solutions for a variety of common problems that bedevil intimate relationships and our inner lives.”
—Peter D. Kramer, M.D, Bestselling author of Listening to Prozac and Spectacular Happiness
books
Dr. Rosenthal has authored or co-authored a number of books. Click on each book cover below for more information.
Transcendence
Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal’s new book Transcendence: Healing and Transformation Through Transcendental Meditation is garnering superlative reviews from diverse quarters. Filmmaker David Lynch calls it, “The best ever book on Transcendental Meditation: accessible and substantive, engaging and scientific, practical and profound. A very enjoyable read that can change your life, for good.” Cardiac surgeon and media personality Mehmet Oz calls Transcendence “a profoundly important book ... incredibly valuable.” Rosenthal’s broad ranging book will appeal both to newcomers, who want to know the basics about this ancient technique, and to seasoned meditators, wishing to broaden their knowledge and deepen their understanding about it.
Winter Blues
Dr. Rosenthal’s indispensable guide for readers who suffer from the “winter blues” is now more useful than ever. This authoritative book presents a wealth of new information on remedies for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), including recent advances in light therapy, research on the effectiveness of antidepressants, and new recipes to counterbalance unhealthy winter food cravings. He discusses various degrees of the disorder, ranging from winter blues to full-blown SAD; provides a self-test that readers can use to evaluate their own seasonal mood changes; and offers helpful advice, coping tips, and resources.
The Emotional Revolution
Every week brings new information on the environmental, hormonal, genetic, and chemical factors that affect human feelings, as well as an ever-expanding repertoire of methods to manage specific emotional conditions.
Dr. Rosenthal offers a comprehensive, in-depth guide to the myriad of breakthroughs in the science of the mind. His astonishing insights reveal what clinical researchers are discovering every day about the body mechanisms that actually create emotions — and why feelings can sometimes go out of control.
St. John’s Wort
In this book, Dr. Rosenthal describes the long history of this herb, which has been used as an antidepressant for centuries. Modern studies confirm the effectiveness of St. John’s wort. In this book Dr. Rosenthal discusses the research, helps you diagnose and understand depression, and shows you how to create a personalized plan for using the herb. He also recommends leading an “antidepressant lifestyle” through stress management, exercise, social support, sleep, and adequate light. This is an important book if you or a loved one suffers from depression. (He stresses that the herb and his program are not substitutes for medical care, and that anyone suffering from severe depression should seek medical help.)
How to Beat Jet Lag
The bothersome symptoms of jet lag are very familiar to travelers who fly across time zones. They include sleepiness during the day and sleep disruptions at night. Jet lag creates problems for the business person, trying to concentrate on work after flying for many hours, as well as for the tourist, who may be too tired to enjoy their vacation when they reach their destination. Dr. Rosenthal and his three psychiatric colleagues explain how simple alterations in environmental light and dark can greatly assist in adjusting to the new time zone.