The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain By Healing Your Body First

Barnes & Noble Synopsis

DO YOU HAVE A BROKEN BRAIN?

This seems a strange question but this invisible epidemic affects nearly 1.1 billion people worldwide — one in six children, and one in two older people. One in four will be crippled by it during their lifetime.

If the answer is yes to any of the following, you too may have a broken brain:

• Are you depressed, feeling down, and don’t have the drive to do anything?

• Do you find it next to impossible to focus and concentrate on tasks?

• Do you find it hard to remember names or where you left your keys?

• Do you get anxious, worried, or stressed-out frequently?

• Does your mind feel foggy, unable to experience the world clearly?

All is not lost. Three-time New York Times bestselling author Dr. Mark Hyman unveils his groundbreaking program that shows how we can fix our broken brains by healing our bodies first. Based on the emerging field of Functional Medicine, Dr. Hyman presents a simple six-week plan to restore health and gain an UltraMind, one that’s highly focused, able to pay attention at will, has a strong memory, and leaves us feeling calm, confident, in control, and in good spirits.

From his own account, stress and mercury poisoning transformed Lenox, Mass., physician Hyman (UltraMetabolism) from a physical and mental titan to a depressed, anxious chronic fatigue sufferer. His journey to health included visits to a TCM practitioner and a Hawaiian naturopath. Here he cites the main culprits of his and other serious, now epidemic, conditions (mood disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, ADHD, autism, etc.): 21st-century lifestyles, dangerous environmental toxins and genetic liabilities. Hyman contends that psychiatrists and neurologists prescribe cognitive therapy and medication, but do not address the physical damage causing brain dysfunction. His program to balance seven key body systems consists of a gluten- and dairy-free diet; 30 minutes of daily walking and morning and evening self-care rituals. Quizzes help readers determine their weaknesses and whether to follow the basic plan, optimize it or seek medical intervention. Hyman thoroughly explains each body system; the impact of poor diet, stress and environment; the best foods and supplements; and ways to detoxify and activate the body’s own healing mechanisms. An online companion guide offers additional advice (for example, a more vigorous physical training regime, brain exercises and ways to ease detoxification side effects and constipation), as well as allergy-free recipes.

This book changed my life! by Tealie August 06, 2009:

I lost 17 pounds the first month, found then removed what was causing my brain fog, depression, & anxiety, feel amazing now, and am continuing to lose weight! In my case, when I cut out corn products (high fructose corn syrup = the ubiquitous devil!), wheat, and most sugar from my diet, I lost 7 pounds in the first week! That combined with exercise, supplements, & forcing myself to relax has really transformed my world! . . . All in all, this is one of the most helpful books that I have ever read!