Herbs And Nutrients For The Mind: A Guide To Natural Brain Enhancers

by Meletis, Chris D.

• ISBN13: 9780275983949
• ISBN10: 0275983943
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-10-01
• Publisher: PRAEGER AGENCY ACCOUNT

Summary

Two naturopaths introduce the world of brain biochemistry, translating the science into laymen's terms, so that the reader can understand the potential power of herbs and nutrients to enhance health, prevent disorders, and affect existing health disorders. These alternatives, or supplements, to medication are being used across the country to help treat health conditions with a psychological component--from ADHD and anorexia to insomnia, menopause, and Parkinson's Disease. Authors Meletis and Barker explain 18 of these conditions, and review the most current research into how--or whether--the use of herbs and supplements has been proven to prevent, affect or remove these health conditions, or at least some of their symptoms.

Author Biography

Chris Demetrios Meletis is Senior Series Editor for the Praeger series, Complementary and Alternative Medicine. He is Senior Science Officer and Associate Professor of Natural Pharmacology at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword	vii
Introduction	ix
Part I: Brain Ailments and Nutra-Botanical Interventions	1	(156)
ADD/ADHD	3	(8)
Alcoholism (Alcohol Abuse/Dependence)	11	(8)
Alzheimer's Disease	19	(10)
Anorexia	29	(6)
Anxiety	35	(8)
Autism	43	(8)
Bipolar Disorder	51	(10)
Bulimia Nervosa	61	(6)
Dementia	67	(10)
Depression	77	(8)
Hormonal Mental Health	85	(12)
Insomnia	97	(10)
Learning Disability	107	(10)
Mental Fatigue	117	(8)
Multiple Sclerosis	125	(10)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder	135	(6)
Parkinson's Disease	141	(8)
Schizophrenia	149	(8)
Part II: Most Common Brain-Targeted Nutra-Botanicals	157	(50)
B-1	159	(4)
B-2	163	(2)
B-3	165	(4)
B-5	169	(2)
B-6	171	(2)
B-12	173	(2)
Dimethylglycine (DMG)	175	(2)
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	177	(2)
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	179	(2)
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)	181	(2)
Folate	183	(2)
Ginkgo biloba	185	(2)
Ginseng	187	(4)
Huperzine A	191	(2)
Magnesium	193	(4)
N-Acetyl-Carnitine	197	(2)
Phosphatidylserine	199	(2)
Vitamin C	201	(2)
Vitamin E	203	(2)
Zinc	205	(2)
Appendix A: Nutrient Deficiency Signs and Symptoms	207	(14)
Appendix B: Toxic Substances and Related Brain and Body Health Changes	221	(4)
Appendix C: Selecting the Right Food for You Avoiding Food Allergies	225	(10)
Notes	235	(42)
Index	277