Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar--Your Brain's Silent Killers
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Renowned neurologist David
Perlmutter, MD, blows the lid off a topic that's been buried in medical
literature for far too long: carbs are destroying your brain. And not just
unhealthy carbs, but evenhealthy ones
like whole grains can cause dementia, ADHD, anxiety, chronic headaches,
depression, and much more. Dr. Perlmutter explains what happens when the brain
encounters common ingredients in your daily bread and fruit bowls, why your
brain thrives on fat and cholesterol, and how you can spur the growth of new
brain cells at any age. He offers an in-depth look at how we can take control
of our "smart genes" through specific dietary choices and lifestyle
habits, demonstrating how to remedy our most feared maladies without
drugs. With a revolutionary 30-day plan, GRAIN BRAIN
teaches us how we can reprogram our genetic destiny for the better.
Review
"Dr.
Perlmutter outlines an innovative approach to our most fragile organ, the
brain. He is an absolute leader in the use of alternative and conventional
approaches in the treatment of neurologic disorders. I have referred him
patients with wonderful results. He is on the cutting edge and can help change
the way we practice medicine." --Mehmet Oz, MD
"Dr. Perlmutter takes us on a detailed tour of the destructive effects that 'healthy whole grains' have on our brains. Modern wheat, in particular, is responsible for destroying more brains in this country than all the strokes, car accidents, and head trauma combined. Dr. Perlmutter makes a persuasive case for this wheat-free approach to preserve brain health and functioning, or to begin the process of reversal." --William Davis, MD, author ofWheat Belly
"If you want to boost your brain power, keep your memory, and lift your mood and energy, as well as heal from a host of other common complaints, Dr. Perlmutter is your guide. This is the definitive instruction book for the care and feeding of your brain!" --Mark Hyman, MD, author of The Blood Sugar Solution
"Dr. Perlmutter's work has helped me better understand ways to maintain and improve brain function and to prevent and treat diseases of the nervous system that are not managed well by conventional medicine." --Andrew Weil, MD, author of Spontaneous Happiness and True Food
"Dementia and many other brain diseases are not inevitable, nor are they genetic. They are directly and powerfully linked to a diet high in sugar and grains. Grain Brain not only proves this, it also gives you everything you need to know to protect your brain--or a loved one's--now."--Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom
"Dr. Perlmutter takes us on a detailed tour of the destructive effects that 'healthy whole grains' have on our brains. Modern wheat, in particular, is responsible for destroying more brains in this country than all the strokes, car accidents, and head trauma combined. Dr. Perlmutter makes a persuasive case for this wheat-free approach to preserve brain health and functioning, or to begin the process of reversal." --William Davis, MD, author ofWheat Belly
"If you want to boost your brain power, keep your memory, and lift your mood and energy, as well as heal from a host of other common complaints, Dr. Perlmutter is your guide. This is the definitive instruction book for the care and feeding of your brain!" --Mark Hyman, MD, author of The Blood Sugar Solution
"Dr. Perlmutter's work has helped me better understand ways to maintain and improve brain function and to prevent and treat diseases of the nervous system that are not managed well by conventional medicine." --Andrew Weil, MD, author of Spontaneous Happiness and True Food
"Dementia and many other brain diseases are not inevitable, nor are they genetic. They are directly and powerfully linked to a diet high in sugar and grains. Grain Brain not only proves this, it also gives you everything you need to know to protect your brain--or a loved one's--now."--Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom
David Perlmutter, MD,
FACN, ABIHM is a Board-Certified Neurologist and Fellow of the American College
of Nutrition who received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School
of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. Dr. Perlmutter
is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by such medical institutions as
Columbia University, the University of Arizona, Scripps Institute, and Harvard
University. He has contributed extensively to the world medical literature with
publications appearing in The Journal of Neurosurgery, The Southern Medical
Journal, Journal of Applied Nutrition, and Archives of Neurology. He is the
author of: The Better Brain Book and the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Grain
Brain. He is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional
influences in neurological disorders. Dr. Perlmutter has been interviewed on
many nationally syndicated radio and television programs including 20/20, Larry
King Live, CNN, Fox News, Fox and Friends, The Today Show, Oprah, Dr. Oz, and
The CBS Early Show. In 2002 Dr. Perlmutter was the recipient of the Linus
Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to neurological disorders and in
addition was awarded the Denham Harmon Award for his pioneering work in the
application of free radical science to clinical medicine. He is the recipient
of the 2006 National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year Award.
Dr. Perlmutter serves as Medical Advisor for The Dr. Oz Show.