The Brain Fog Fix - by Mike Dow (Paperback)

About the Book

"A new epidemic is sweeping the country. Some people call it "ADHD," "scatter brain," or "brain fog." And some people simply say they "just don't feel like themselves"--and haven't for a long time. People are thinking and feeling worse than ever. Why? Because our brains are not getting the support they need to produce the essential brain chemicals that keep us energized, calm, focused, and inspired. In fact, if you look at the way that most of us live, it's almost as though we had chosen a lifestyle deliberately intended to undermine our brain chemistry. Fortunately, there is a solution. The Brain Fog Fix is a three-week program designed to help you naturally restore three of your brain's most crucial chemicals: serotonin, dopamine, and cortisol. Rebalancing these three brain chemicals will, in turn, enable the rest of your brain's chemistry to reach optimal levels. You will find yourself thinking more clearly, remembering more accurately, learning more quickly, and unleashing the floodgates of your creativity. You will also find yourself feeling more optimistic, calm, energized, connected, and inspired. The good news is that this is easier than you think. Instead of trying to ambitiously overhaul one aspect of your life entirely with some difficult-to-maintain resolution, begin by making small and achievable changes in many different areas of your life. "If I've learned one thing from the thousands of people I've treated, it's that you have to take the whole person into account if you want to think and feel better." --Dr. Mike Dow"--

Book Synopsis

Is stress preventing you from enjoying your daily life? Do you find that you're becoming more distracted or forgetful? Are "the blues" sapping your spirits? Or do you simply feel not quite like yourself?

If you want to reclaim you focus, memory, and joy, you're not alone. There are millions of people fighting against the epidemic of brain fog that's sweeping the nation. The good news: It's not an irreparable condition; rather it's a side effect of modern-day living.

Many of the foods we eat and the habits we have do not support our brains. We no longer get what we need in order to produce essential brain chemicals that keep us energized, calm, focused, optimistic, and inspired. And even worse, our choices could lead to long-term problems, like dementia, Alzheimer's disease, depression, and anxiety. Sadly, if you look at the way most of us live, it seems almost as though we've chosen a lifestyle deliberately intended to undermine our brain chemistry and our health.

Fortunately, there is a solution. The Brain Fog Fix is an easy-to-follow three-week program designed to help naturally restore three of your brain's most crucial hormones: serotonin, dopamine, and cortisol. Rebalancing these chemicals will in turn enable the rest of your brain's chemistry to reach optimal levels. Each week of the program focuses on a different element of your life:

- In week 1, you'll improve your mood by modifying your diet and using cognitive strategies to overcome pitfall thought patterns.
- In week 2, you'll increase your energy by focusing on sleep, exercise, and memory-boosting games.
- In week 3, you'll enhance your spirit through practices that help you connect to something larger than yourself and enable you to rediscover your joy in life.

By the end of this simple program, you'll be thinking more clearly, remembering more accurately, learning more quickly, and unleashing the floodgates of your creativity. And you'll simply feel better - for now and in the long term.

Review Quotes

"A vital and scientific manual for the lifestyle choices that can prevent and reverse brain fog."
-- Daniel Amen, M.D., New York Times best-selling author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life

"Say good-bye to the toxic junk that gunks up your glorious brain. Thank you for this super simple program, Mike! It will leave folks feeling happier, healthier, and more luminous than ever."
-- Kris Carr, New York Times best-selling author of Crazy Sexy Kitchen

"An eye-opening look at the way your diet can either promote or prevent brain fog."
-- J. J. Virgin, New York Times best-selling author of JJ Virgin's Sugar Impact Diet and The Virgin Diet

"If you want to improve your energy and mood, Dr. Mike's program will show you the way."
-- Jackie Warner, New York Times best-selling author of This Is Why You're Sick and Tired

"Sugar and inactivity don't just lead to belly fat; they damage the brain. Dr. Mike's plan helps readers revitalize their lives."
-- Jorge Cruise, New York Times best-selling author of The Belly Fat CureTM

"Constant blood sugar spikes lead to diabetes . . . and also depression, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. The Brain Fog Fix gives you simple ways to prevent disease and protect your brain."
-- Jorge Rodriguez, M.D., author of The Diabetes Solution

"Dr. Mike makes understanding our brain chemistry simple yet empowering. This book is a must read for anyone wanting freedom from 'bad brain' plus an escape from the emotional roller coaster our brain chemistry creates. Follow his 21-day plan and rediscover greater energy and joy for life!"
-- Andrea Pennington, M.D., author of The Pennington Plan

About the Author

Dr. Mike Dow is an author, psychotherapist, and the host of shows on E!, TLC, VH1, Investigation Discovery, and Logo. He makes regular appearances on The Dr. Oz Show, Dr. Drew On Call, The Talk, The Wendy Williams Show, Rachael Ray, Nightline, Good Morning America, The Doctors, and the Today show. He resides in Los Angeles, where he is in private practice. Website: www.drmikedow.com