The author of Brain Grain has a new book out and it is very empowering, based on the latest science and research. The basic premise is, Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Brain. Dr. Perlmutter makes the complex connection between optimal gut health and a highly functioning brain as you age. He is able to impart this information in a very understandable and actionable way.
Hippocrates stated "all disease begins in the gut." This book expands on that topic. Each of us has 100 trillion microbes which occupy our inside and out. Their health largely determines our health. If you or anyone you know has allergies, asthma, ADHD, cancer, diabetes, or dementia (alzheimer's) you definitely want to read this book. Gut microbes are involved in a wide variety of actions including immune function, inflammation, neurotransmitter production, mood, libido, metabolism, and other important issues. If you have a family risk or are at all concerned about Alzheimer's I suggest you read both Brain Grain and Brain Maker. They are the best books I have read concerning optimal brain health.
here is a link to a recent podcast with Dr. Perlmutter
http://robbwolf.com/2015/05/05/episode-268-dr-david-perlmutter-brain-maker/
best of health,
emmett
Friday, May 8, 2015
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