James Brown, MD is board certified in the medical specialty of Family Medicine. My current book, MYSELF HEALING: DR. JAMES BROWN BREAKING IT DOWN! is a collection of anecdotes, case histories, daily positive sayings, and advice which helps you feel better and reach your human potential. The illustration on the book cover is a close up of one of my paintings entitled "Stump Life." The actual art piece was painted on a tree stump. Since 2006 my wife and I have held lifestyle positive change health conferences at many venues. I am also a visual artist in the outsider movement. I am a percussionist. I have released several cd's which are available on cd baby. When I first met my wife Semaj she prepared a meal for me that was fit for a king. I exclaimed, "You're feeding me Semaj." You see this was the first healthy meal I had eaten in many years. At that time I weighed over 300 pounds and I had many poor eating habits from my days as an undergraduate college student. Unfortunately, these poor eating habits continued when I was a medical student. I ate mostly junk food. Also, all too often during the sometimes 10 hour daily study days I took short cuts by eating candy bars, chips and other unhealthy junk food from vending machines. Soon after we were married Semaj prepared an extravagant meal of salmon, chicken, macaroni and cheese, home made biscuits, and apple pie. She asked me how I felt, and in the words of the God Father of Soul James Brown, I exclaimed, I feel good! Good she said, because from this day forward we are vegetarians. I complied because as a Family Physician I knew first hand of the ravages of obesity, and the sequellae of heart attacks, stroke, hypertension, fatty liver, diabetes, arthritis, and many other maladies which are directly related to obesity. Subsequently, my wife Semaj and I formed our company "Health Collectors LLC." We have several health actualization programs. Our current project is The Planted Kingdom Project. Semaj has written a one woman show entitled "Onion Revolt" I composed the music and percussion. I also provide musical accompaniment for the show. Semaj has written "Feasts and Fables from the Planted Kingdom" which is available on Amazon.com. Her book is a fabulous foray of vegetable intrigue, and twenty two mouth watering delicious nutritious dishes. The following is an excerpt from a published article. Many have proclaimed Dr. Brown to be a medical minister. As a dynamic motivational speaker and radio personality, audience members experience spiritual renewal. James Brown, MD gives more than accurate health information. His delivery is infused with passion reminiscent of a fire and brimstone preacher. Other moments are stilled with quiet reflection and valuable insights which have championed many to successful weight loss. Dr. Brown knows first hand how to battle obesity. In a front page feature article Dr. Brown was described as a doctor who not only talks the talk, but one who walks the walk. Some of his patients have lost up to 150 pounds. Doctor Brown has lost 75 lbs and encouraged his wife, author of "Feasts and Fables from the Planted Kingdom", actress, playwright, educational consultant, and paradigm shifter Semaj Brown to "workshop yourself." As a result, Semaj has lost over 100lbs. As an expert in his field, Dr. Brown has appeared on radio, television, and in magazines spreading the message of healthy lifestyle change. Dr. James Brown's awards are many. To name a few: Five Governors' awards for primary care preventive medicine, The Health Plus Great Doctor Award, The Top Doctor's Award, and The Community Service Award from the Zeta Phi Beta inc. sorority. Dr. James Brown is the author of the Crazy Joe series which is utilized by academics to teach and assess literacy. It is a cautionary tale regarding male responsibility to his family, friends, and the larger community. Dr. James Brown and his wife Semaj Brown co-founded Health Collectors LLC (Where Good Health is Great Wealth!) which is dedicated to lifestyle change programming via science and art application, hence the Planted Kingdom Project. James Brown, MD is the medical consultant for The Planted Kingdom Project. The Planted Kingdom Project and Semaj's one woman show "Onion Revolt" are available for performance bookings. Visit the Planted Kingdom facebook page; e-mail Dr. James Brown at: breakitdownjb1@gmail.com; visit my blog: drjamesbrownbreakingitdown.blogspot.com.. I sincerely wish you many blessings, and Great Health! Myself Healing: Dr. James Brown Breaking it Down! is the first installment in the myself healing trilogy. Please enjoy!