Thursday, January 8, 2009

Dr. Mark Hyman's Practical Plan for Brain Health

Why have brain problems ranging from depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and autism to dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's reached epidemic proportions?

Are we all simply destined to lose our focus, concentration, and memory while becoming depressed, anxious, and tired?

The answer is no, according to the compelling new book, The UltraMind Solution from Mark Hyman, MD, the three-time NY Times bestselling author in the cutting-edge field of functional medicine.

Dr. Hyman's book drew fulsome praise from some of America's leading wellness-oriented doctors. You can learn more about The UltraMind Solution by going to The UltraMind Solution Web site.

Dr. Hyman says that seemingly separate brain/mind problems – poor memory, lack of focus, anxiety, depression, autism, Alzheimer's, dementia, ADD/ADHD and more – all stem from a common syndrome he calls “broken brain”.

Hyman says that the solution to broken brain syndrome lies in the underlying biology that runs cells, organs, and interlocked immune/hormone/nerve systems.

Dr. Hyman tested and refined his approach while he was co-medical director at Canyon Ranch for 10 years, and later in his own private medical practice in Lenox, Massachusetts.

You may have seen Mark Hyman on The Today Show, Good Morning America or on public television discussing this groundbreaking solution … the same one that he used to help cure himself of chronic fatigue syndrome over a decade ago.

Dr. Hyman describes how imbalances in the seven core systems of the body – nutrition, hormones, immune function, digestion, detoxification, energy metabolism and mind-body – explain all the symptoms and diseases we think are “brain” problems.

The heart of the plan is a comprehensive diet and lifestyle change that consists of four basic components that last for six weeks:
A healthy eating plan.
A basic brain-supplements regimen.
Lifestyle changes including exercise, relaxation, sleep, and mental exercises.
A clean and green lifestyle to reduce exposure to environmental toxins.