Better Brain Book : The Best Tools for Improving Memory and Sharpness and for Preventing Aging of the Brain

by Colman, Carol; Perlmutter, David

• ISBN13: 9781573222785
• ISBN10: 157322278X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-08-19
• Publisher: Riverhead Hardcover

Summary

Loss of memory and acuity is not a natural part of aging, and celebrated neurologist David Perlmutter, M.D., shows readers how easy it is to regain and maintain clarity. Most people can see the signs in their lives-they can't remember where they put their keys; they forget who they're calling mid-dial; shopping lists are the only things that give them an indication of why they've entered a store. However, these are not normal signs of aging. They are the symptoms of a distressed brain, one on its way to more serious conditions that can leave the individual unable to care for him- or herself later in life. The Better Brain Bookprovides all the tools any reader will need for rejuvenating the mind, whether they've become forgetful and less able to focus at work, or are trying to help a loved one who has suffered a serious illness. This helpful guide helps you to: discover hidden brain toxins in your medicine cabinet, your household products, and the food you eat; learn how to bring back clarity and mental vig∨ and find out what your doctor won't tell you about preventing and treating stroke, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurological conditions. In addition, The Better Brain Bookoffers a unique three-tiered food and supplement program that helps heal damage and restore youthful sharpness and memory, as well as specific exercises for keeping the mind alert. (You'll never lose your keys again!)

Table of Contents

Part 1 Is Your Brain at Risk?
CHAPTER 1. Am I Losing It?	3	(5)
CHAPTER 2. The Brain Audit	8	(10)
CHAPTER 3. Understanding Your Risk Factors	18	(23)
CHAPTER 4. How Common Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs Can Be Hazardous to Your Brain	41	(20)
Part 2 Tools for a Better Brain
CHAPTER 5. Building a Better Brain Through Nutrition	61	(39)
CHAPTER 6. Tailor a Supplement Program to Your Risk Factors	100	(27)
CHAPTER 7. Change Your Lifestyle, Change Your Brain	127	(14)
CHAPTER 8. Get the Toxins Out!	141	(18)
CHAPTER 9. The Brain Workout	159	(10)
CHAPTER 10. Four Medical Tests That Can Save Your Brain	169	(16)
The Lipid Peroxide Test: Are You Under Free Radical Attack?	170	(7)
Homocysteine Check: Are You Getting Enough B Vitamins?	177	(3)
The ApoE4 GENOTYPE: The Alzheimer's Gene"	180	(3)
C-Reactive Protein: Measuring Inflammation	183	(2)
CHAPTER 11. Six Steps to a Better Brain	185	(8)
Part 3 Specific Brain Disorders and What to Do About Them
CHAPTER 12. Stroke	193	(8)
CHAPTER 13. Vascular Dementia	201	(3)
CHAPTER 14. Alzheimer's Disease	204	(11)
CHAPTER 15. Parkinson's Disease	215	(12)
CHAPTER 16. Multiple Sclerosis (MS)	227	(12)
CHAPTER 17. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)	239	(8)
Resources
APPENDIX 1. Supplement Regimens: The Three Tiers	247	(3)
APPENDIX 2. Recipes	250	(36)
APPENDIX 3. Resources	286	(6)
APPENDIX 4. The Glutathione Protocol: Information for You and Your Doctor	292	(3)
Bibliography	295	(18)
Index	313