"The Healthy Brain makes the compelling case that most people’s brains are underperforming because they are undernourished. As the most metabolically active organ of the body, the brain’s nutritional needs are ten times higher than those of any other organ. That means the brain is the first organ to falter when it is improperly fed. Well respected for her ability to take complex nutritional research and translate it into clear, evidence-based guidelines for the safe, effective use of supplements, Dr. Burford-Mason offers step-by-step guidance on how to implement dietary changes and select appropriate supplements for optimal brain power at any age. She makes liberal use of real-life case histories from her practice and summarizes leading-edge scientific research to support her advice. The immediate payoff of adopting Dr. Burford-Mason’s strategies is a noticeable increase in brain vitality: better mood, focus, creativity and workplace performance, and an improved capacity to enjoy life, sleep soundly and cope well under stress. The long-term benefit is that these same dietary changes have shown the most promise in helping us avoid Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The Healthy Brain argues that feeding the brain properly is a lifelong project, and that memory and cognition in later life depend on the care and feeding our brains receive throughout our entire lives." -- Provided by publisher.
A journey across time -- Nature versus nurture -- The nutrition-cognition connection -- Vitamins, minerals, and brain function -- Alzheimer's and dementia : our greatest fears -- This is your brain on stress -- Brain injuries : Trauma and stroke -- Brain under construction : diet and pregnancy -- Supplements and pregnancy -- Prenatal planning : a checklist -- The learning brain : diet and academic success -- Into the workplace -- What to do if memory fails -- Shopping smarts : budget-conscious choices at the grocery store -- Supplement protocols -- Fruit and vegetable diary.
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