Orthomolecular Medicine Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health--and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More

This is the book that will forever change the way we understand and treat mental health. If you or someone you love is affected by mental illness, it might change your life. We are in the midst of a global mental health crisis, and mental illnesses are on the rise. But what causes mental illness? And why are mental health problems so hard to treat? Drawing on decades of research, Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer outlines a revolutionary new understanding that for the first time unites our existing knowledge about mental illness within a single framework: Mental disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain . Brain Energy explains this new understanding of mental illness in detail, from symptoms and risk factors to what is happening in brain cells. Palmer also sheds light on the new treatment pathways this theory opens up—which apply to all mental disorders, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, alcoholism, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, autism, and even schizophrenia. Brain Energy pairs cutting-edge science with practical advice and strategies to help people reclaim their mental health. This groundbreaking book reveals: Why classifying mental disorders as “separate” conditions is misleading The clear connections between mental illness and disorders linked to metabolism, including diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, pain disorders, obesity, Alzheimer’s disease, and epilepsy The link between metabolism and every factor known to play a role in mental health, including genetics, inflammation, hormones, neurotransmitters, sleep, stress, and trauma The evidence that current mental health treatments, including both medications and therapies, likely work by affecting metabolism New treatments available today that readers can use to promote long-term healing Palmer puts together the pieces of the mental illness puzzle to provide answers and offer hope. Brain Energy will transform the field of mental health, and the lives of countless people around the world. It’s Time To Stop Treating The Symptoms Of Mental Illness And Instead Aim To Heal The Brain. The Latest Science Makes This Possible By Revealing The Link Between Common Disorders And A Specific Neural Pathway—and It’s One You Hear About All The Time. We Are In The Midst Of A Global Mental Health Crisis, And Mental Illnesses Are On The Rise. But What Causes Mental Illness? And Why Are Mental Health Problems So Hard To Treat? Drawing On Decades Of Research, Harvard Psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer Outlines A Revolutionary New Understanding That For The First Time Unites Our Existing Knowledge About Mental Illness Within A Single Framework: Mental Disorders Are Metabolic Disorders Of The Brain. Brain Energy Explains This New Understanding Of Mental Illness In Detail, From Symptoms And Risk Factors To What Is Happening In Brain Cells. Palmer Also Sheds Light On The New Treatment Pathways This Theory Opens Up—which Apply To All Mental Disorders, Including Anxiety, Depression, Adhd, Alcoholism, Eating Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Autism, And Even Schizophrenia. Brain Energy Pairs Cutting-edge Science With Practical Advice And Strategies To Help People Reclaim Their Mental Health. This Groundbreaking Book Reveals: • Why Classifying Mental Disorders As “separate” Conditions Is Misleading • The Clear Connections Between Mental Illness And Disorders Linked To Metabolism, Including Diabetes, Heart Attacks, Strokes, Pain Disorders, Obesity, Alzheimer’s Disease, And Epilepsy • The Link Between Metabolism And Every Factor Known To Play A Role In Mental Health, Including Genetics, Inflammation, Hormones, Neurotransmitters, Sleep, Stress, And Trauma • The Evidence That Current Mental Health Treatments, Including Both Medications And Therapies, Likely Work By Affecting Metabolism • New Treatments Available Today That Readers Can Use To Promote Long-term Healing Palmer Puts Together The Pieces Of The Mental Illness Puzzle To Provide Answers And Offer Hope. Brain Energy Will Transform The Field Of Mental Health, And The Lives Of Countless People Around The World. “[A] revolutionary road map for people suffering from depression, anxiety, bipolar disease... almost any brain disorder.'—Mark Hyman, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Young ForeverDiscover the surprising link between your metabolism and mental health in this cutting-edge guide with practical advice for treatment and care.Drawing on decades of research, Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer outlines a revolutionary new understanding that for the first time unites our existing knowledge about mental illness within a single framework: Mental disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain. Brain Energy explains this new understanding of mental illness in detail, from symptoms and risk factors to what is happening in brain cells. Palmer also sheds light on the new treatment pathways this theory opens up—which apply to all mental disorders, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, alcoholism, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, autism, and even schizophrenia.This groundbreaking guide pairs cutting-edge science with practical advice and strategies to help people reclaim their mental health. Inside, Palmer reveals:Why classifying mental disorders as “separate” conditions is misleadingThe clear connections between mental illness and disorders linked to metabolism, including diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, pain disorders, obesity, Alzheimer's disease, and epilepsyThe link between metabolism and every factor known to play a role in mental health, including genetics, inflammation, hormones, neurotransmitters, sleep, stress, and traumaThe evidence that current mental health treatments, including both medications and therapies, likely work by affecting metabolismNew treatments available today that readers can use to promote long-term healingPalmer puts together the pieces of the mental illness puzzle to provide answers and offer hope. Brain Energy will transform the field of mental health, and the lives of countless people around the world. Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Introduction Part I: Connecting the Dots Chapter 1: What We’re Doing Isn’t Working: Mental Health Today Chapter 2: What Causes Mental Illness and Why Does It Matter? Chapter 3: Searching for a Common Pathway Chapter 4: Could It All Be Related? Part II: Brain Energy Chapter 5: Mental Disorders Are Metabolic Disorders Chapter 6: Mental States and Mental Disorders Chapter 7: Magnificent Mitochondria Chapter 8: A Brain Energy Imbalance Part III: Causes and Solutions Chapter 9: What’s Causing the Problem and What Can We Do? Chapter 10: Contributing Cause: Genetics and Epigenetics Chapter 11: Contributing Cause: Chemical Imbalances, Neurotransmitters, and Medications Chapter 12: Contributing Cause: Hormones and Metabolic Regulators Chapter 13: Contributing Cause: Inflammation Chapter 14: Contributing Cause: Sleep, Light, and Circadian Rhythms Chapter 15: Contributing Cause: Food, Fasting, and Your Gut Chapter 16: Contributing Cause: Drugs and Alcohol Chapter 17: Contributing Cause: Physical Activity Chapter 18: Contributing Cause: Love, Adversity, and Purpose in Life Chapter 19: Why Do Current Treatments Work? Chapter 20: Putting It All Together: Developing Your Metabolic Treatment Plan Chapter 21: A New Day for Mental and Metabolic Health Acknowledgments Notes Index About the Author