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activated charcoal, 85
acupuncture, 14, 88
addiction, 1, 3, 8, 16, 19, 25, 35, 37, 46, 91, 175–219, 228; Advanced Protocol, 211–17; alcohol, 175–219; Basic Protocol, 207–11; dopamine and, 175–219; food, 37, 109–10, 175–219; genetics and, 189, 191–96; look of, 200–202; phases of, 192–93; roots of, 204–5; science of, 188–93; signs of, 37; supplements, 209–11, 217; vulnerability, 193–99
ADHD, 57, 63, 201
adiponection, 5, 96, 112, 115–19, 214
ADIPOQ gene, 112
adipostat, 106, 110–11, 136
ADRB2 gene, 112
adrenal glands, 22, 115, 144, 236
AGEs, 305
aging, 21, 23, 25, 32, 44, 137, 139, 147, 317–18, 323; memory, 282, 288, 289–90, 300; organ reserves, 144–45; sleep and, 295
air pollution, 53, 57, 64, 69, 156, 267
alcohol, 3, 15, 16, 19, 21, 27, 37, 40, 42, 108, 164, 191–92, 204, 229, 231, 244, 260, 267, 305; addiction, 175–219; gender and, 297; genes, 195–96; memory and, 296–98; toxins, 54, 55, 58, 59, 68, 72, 75, 83
Almond Coconut Macaroons, 344–45
alpha lipoic acid, 134
aluminum, 299
Alzheimer’s disease, 2, 5, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 33, 42, 66, 96, 108, 139, 151, 162, 282, 289, 291, 296, 300
amino acids, 207, 217, 256
amygdala, 30, 31, 147, 165, 191–93, 223–27, 235, 242, 286, 287
amyloid beta, 11, 20, 294
anemia, 39, 148
antacids, 157
antibiotics, 128, 222, 223, 281
antidepressants, 16, 123, 157, 181, 209, 224, 230, 233–34, 256, 259–60, 270
antioxidants, 74, 92, 267
anxiety, 1, 3, 5, 8, 13, 16, 19–21, 25, 27, 37, 39, 46, 63, 146, 151, 193, 194, 221–51, 254; Advanced Protocol, 248–51; Basic Protocol, 243–48; causes, 230–32; disorders, 228; food and, 222, 223, 225, 238–45; gender and, 229–30, 238; genetics and, 231, 236, 239; gut and, 223–25, 237–39; hormones, 229, 232, 235–37, 246; medications, 224, 230–34, 242; science of, 235–39; as state or trait, 227–28; supplements, 240–41, 248–50; symptoms, 223–27
aromatase, 120
arsenic, 36, 41, 58, 65, 68,69, 70, 75
arthritis, 454
artificial sweeteners, 110, 164
asbestos, 59
Ashwagandha, 172, 211
asthma, 54, 57
ATP, 66
autism, 57, 159
autoimmune disease, 20, 49, 150, 201
Avocado Lime Sorbet, 346
axons, 32
Ayurveda, 201–2
Ayurveda Soup, 330–31
baby brain, 148–50, 170–71
bacopa, 310
bacteria, 52, 62, 71, 89, 97, 101, 102, 124, 138, 151, 152, 190, 223, 292
Baked Onion Mackerel, 339
balance, 43, 99, 194, 222
basal ganglia, 30, 31
bathroom toxins, 71, 84, 85
BDNF, 155, 156, 163, 238, 239, 261, 274, 277, 278, 292
beans, 113, 127, 133, 208
behavior, and body weight, 104–5, 111
belly fat, 107, 119
benzos, 231, 233–34
berberine, 76, 83, 134
Berry Cobbler Shake, 328
betaine, 88
birth control pill, 40, 54, 63
blood-brain barrier, 27, 42, 55, 56, 102, 114, 115, 117, 138, 152, 158, 159, 238, 265, 292
blood flow, 26, 35, 37–39, 40, 64, 80, 158, 228, 301; changes in, 37–39
blood pressure, 13, 37, 40; high, 13, 37, 38, 57, 110; low, 38
blood sugar, 11, 37, 38, 50, 51, 83, 100, 107, 118–19, 153–54, 162, 199, 227, 240, 243, 268; eating for balance of, 125–29, 306; memory and, 306–7
blood tests, 86, 87, 134–35, 279
Blueberry Green Smoothie, 329
BMI, 99, 110, 111, 119
body image, 197–99
body weight set point, 8, 19, 25, 46, 95–136; Advanced Protocol 133–35; Basic Protocol, 125–32; basics, 104–7; carbs and, 121–22; genetics, 103, 104, 111–12, 124; hormones and neurotransmitters of, 116–21; inflammation, 96–97, 101, 107, 111, 127; obsession, 122; science of, 109–11; slow creep, 123–24; symptoms and conditions, 99–101; toxins, 113–15, 124
bone density, 65, 67
bowel function, 39, 49
BPA, 34, 51, 57, 58, 68, 80, 114, 231, 267
brain, 23–47; decline in function, 27–29; depression, 264–66; effect of toxins of, 55–58; female, 147–50; function, 26–29; gut and, 5, 89, 102, 138, 139, 177, 223–25, 237–39; memory, 286, 287; obsessive, 175–219; paradigm shift in health of, 42–44; parts of, 29, 30, 31–32; reset, 44–46; science of brain in balance, 32–39; weight issues, 95–136; what it does well, 26–27
Brain/Body Bowl, 326
brain/body connection, 1–22, 22, 23–47, 315–24; breakdown statistics, 16–18; healthy foundation of, 4–6; symptoms of breakdown, 3
Brain Body Diet, 18–19, 44–46, 80; addiction, 175–219; anxiety, 221–51; body weight set point, 95–136; brain fog, 137–73; depression, 253–80; memory, 281–313; success, 18–19; toxins, 49–94; what to expect, 19–22
brain/body failure, 34–42
Brain Body Prebiotic Porridge, 325
Brain Body Protocol, 45–46, 46; addiction, 205–217; anxiety, 241–51; body weight set point, 124–35; brain fog, 163–73; depression, 271–79; memory, 304–13; toxins, 80–91
brain fog, 1, 3, 25, 28, 38, 46, 49, 100, 137–73; Advanced Protocol, 168–73; Basic Protocol, 163–68; basics, 141–43; food and, 138, 139, 152–54, 158, 163–64, 167; gender and, 145–50; hormones and, 142, 161–63, 170; organ reserves and, 144–47; pregnancy and, 146–50, 170; root causes, 158–59; science of, 150–61; supplements, 168–70; symptoms, 140–43; toxins and, 153–60, 163, 172–73
brainstem, 30, 32, 91
bread, 100, 109, 118
breast cancer, 51, 100, 120, 121, 160, 180, 234
cadmium, 29, 36, 41, 58, 59, 62, 65–69, 75
caffeine, 130, 178, 244
calcium, 39, 86; channel, 262
cancer, 5, 13, 62, 76, 150, 303; brain, 160; breast, 51, 100, 120, 121, 160, 180, 234; colon, 124; lung, 57
candida, 62
cannabis, 178, 179, 181, 248–49
car, 71; eating in, 305; toxins, 71, 85, 156
carbohydrates, 28, 38, 75, 101, 103, 118, 121–22, 126, 142, 152, 170, 190, 238, 244, 306; blocker, 133–34; body weight, 121–22; low, 103, 121, 127; threshold, 126
Caribbean Shredded Salad, 337
cell phones, 3, 13, 201, 230, 245
cerebellum, 30, 32, 147, 286, 287
cerebral cortex, 286, 287, 288
Chef’s Anchovy Salad, 338
chemical industry, 51–53
chemotherapy, 140, 160
Chickpea, Greens, and Sweet Potato Soup, 331
children, 10, 26, 62, 150, 175, 182, 197, 238, 245, 258, 288; adversity, 155–56; anxiety, 228, 230, 231; toxins, 63
Chinese medicine, 45, 88
chocolate, 75, 109, 128, 180, 181, 215
Chocolate-Avocado Ice Cream, 345
choices going forward, 318–19
cholesterol, 108, 118, 130
chromium, 128
cingulate gyrus, 30, 31, 227
circulation, 8, 64, 78, 83
citicoline, 169, 310
cleaning products, 41, 54, 59, 72, 93
clothing: addiction, 185; toxins, 69
coffee, 41, 83, 208
cognitive behavioral therapy, 250, 251
computer-based cognitive training, 312–13
COMT gene, 194, 195
concussion, 6–10, 16, 24, 31, 37–39, 43, 321
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), 134
constipation, 36, 39, 54, 150, 152
control, 202
copper, 92, 170
cortisol, 8, 35, 58, 67, 68, 109, 119, 130, 148, 161, 181, 199, 201, 227, 229, 232, 235–37, 245, 257, 265, 293
cow milk, 244, 245
craniosacral therapy, 241
Cream of Broccoli Soup, 332
CRH, 235, 236
Crispy Cucumber Salad with Cilantro-Tahini, 334
cupping, 88
curcumin, 76, 83, 310
cytokines, 96, 101, 111, 150, 151
dairy, 100, 108, 109, 138, 139, 156, 164, 223, 305
DEET, 70, 71
dementia, 5, 11, 17, 57, 63, 93, 96, 108, 162, 292, 296, 300, 301
dementogens, 17, 19
dental fillings, 49, 53, 114, 124
depression, 1, 3, 5, 8, 13, 16, 21–25, 38, 39, 46, 58, 63, 141, 146, 151, 154, 194, 201, 228–31, 253–80; Advanced Protocol, 275–79; Basic Protocol, 271–75; blood sugar and, 268; brain and, 264–66; exercise, 277–78; food and, 254, 264, 267–72; genetics, 257, 260–63, 269; gut and, 254–55, 263–64; hormones, 254, 257, 264–65; medications, 259–60, 270; rates, 253–54; science of, 259–67; supplements, 275–77; symptoms, 255–56; tests, 278–79; yoga for, 273–75
detoxification, 80–91, 92; genes, 60–61; removing toxins, 80–91
DHA, 39, 148, 169, 269
DHEA, 214, 257, 265, 277, 294, 312
diabetes, 5, 11, 13, 57, 110, 117, 130, 148, 150, 268, 282
diarrhea, 39, 54, 140, 152
dieting, 102, 103, 107, 152
dioxins, 71
disease rates, 13, 146
DNA, 4, 121, 160, 237, 238, 257
Dr. Sara’s Alternative Bowl, 326
Dr. Sara’s Brain/Body Shake, 327
dopamine, 18, 19, 26–27, 106, 112, 177, 260, 274; addiction and, 175–219; genes, 195; reset, 211–13; science of, 188–93
DRD2 gene, 112
drugs, 16, 37, 231; addiction, 178, 179, 183, 189–91, 199, 203
duloxetine, 123
dysbiosis, 97, 138, 177, 189, 190, 254, 263, 264
early life adversity, 155–56
eating disorders, 19, 186, 191, 197–98
eczema, 6, 65, 201
eggs, 113, 127, 208, 245
electronics, 3, 13, 70, 159–60, 164, 180–81, 201, 245
EMFs, 159–60
emotions, 27, 28, 33, 54, 100, 103, 183; anxiety, 221–51; depression, 253–80; trauma, 27
endocrine disruptors, 17, 19, 50, 51, 58, 65, 68, 69, 72, 323
endocrine system, 8, 50
endorphins, 189, 195, 277
energy, 167–68, 290
enzymes, 11
EPA, 39, 52, 169, 269
epinephrine, 187
estrogen, 5, 8, 27, 39, 45, 50, 71, 115, 120–21, 124, 135, 232, 254, 265, 282, 287, 291, 293, 301; low, 161, 232; therapy, 301–3, 312
evolution, 110, 225
exercise, 3, 12, 20, 21, 25, 28, 78–79, 84, 103, 108, 121, 131, 162, 212, 241, 316; addiction, 178, 181, 182; depression and, 277–78; gray matter and, 162, 164, 165; memory and, 292–93, 306, 308–9; resistance, 78, 245, 250; types of, 131
fainting, 7, 8, 38
fat, 20, 42, 43, 127; appetite and, 115; body weight set point, 95–136; misunderstanding of, 101–3; toxins and, 56, 59
fatigue, 54, 62, 123, 143–44; mental, 137–73
fats, dietary, 82, 164, 170, 244
fear, 6, 28, 185, 197, 223, 224, 226
fiber, 75, 82, 130, 164, 264, 306
fibromyalgia, 159, 228
fight-flight-freeze response, 15, 36, 197, 206, 223, 224, 237, 246
fish, 56, 66, 70, 92, 114, 127, 128, 239, 241, 243, 245, 269, 291
FKBP5 gene, 262, 300
flame retardants, 57–59, 71, 93
flavonoids, 74
flexibility, 246–48
fluoride, 58, 68, 70, 72, 84, 85
folate, 277
food, 2–5, 12, 15, 16, 19, 20, 28, 37, 41, 45, 97, 108, 139, 322; addiction, 37, 109–10, 175–219; allergies, 238–39, 245; anxiety and, 222, 223, 225, 238–45; blood sugar balance, 125–29; body weight set point, 95–136; brain fog, 138, 139, 152–54, 158, 163–64, 167; to cut cravings, 207–8; depression, 254, 264, 267–72; GMO, 53, 56, 74, 138, 244; liver and, 81–83; memory and, 290–91, 304–6; organic, 53, 54, 56, 74–75, 82, 93, 173, 184, 207; toxins, 41, 53, 70, 74–75, 81–83, 92; types of eating, 109–10; vegan, 113, 267, 269. See also specific foods
forest bathing, 213–14
formaldehyde, 59
FOXO3 gene, 154
free radicals, 66, 92, 160
French Onion Soup, 331–32
frontal lobe, 30, 296
fruits, 74, 82, 108, 122, 207, 208, 223, 239, 243, 264
FTO gene, 112
Fully Loaded Shakshuka, 340–41
fungi, 52, 62, 70, 71, 82
GABA, 189, 190, 195, 239
Garlic Mashed Yuca, 343
gas/bloating, 36, 39, 54, 82, 138, 140
gastric acid blockers, 59
gender, 2, 65, 96, 103, 109; addiction and, 187, 199; alcohol and, 297; anxiety and, 229–30, 238; brain differences, 147–50; organ reserves and, 145–46;
general anesthesia, 38, 53, 55, 140
genetics, 4, 17, 26, 27, 40, 53, 96, 103, 121, 154, 156, 189, 195–96; addiction, 189, 191–96; anxiety, 231, 236, 239; body weight, 103, 104, 111–12, 124; depression, 257, 260–63, 269; memory, 299–300; tests, 112, 135, 251, 279; toxins, 60–61
ghrelin, 5, 106, 115–17, 127, 128, 130, 154
Ginger Spice Shake, 329
gingko, 76
glial cells, 29, 31
glucocorticoid receptor, 261
glutamate, 66, 189
glutathione, 29, 60, 75, 76, 86, 92, 156, 274; liposomal, 75, 76, 86, 132; low in, 60
gluten, 109, 138, 156, 223
glymphatic system, 20, 55, 167, 294
glyphosate, 155, 222, 257
GMOs, 53, 56, 74, 138, 244
grains, 41, 75, 81, 83, 100, 108, 113, 122, 126, 139, 156, 164, 223, 305
gray matter, 29, 80, 146–50, 162–67
Green Coconut Shake, 330
Greens Galore Salad, 338
Grilled Salmon Steaks with Lemon-Herb Mojo, 339
GST gene, 61, 156
guided imagery, 91, 246–47
gut, 4, 8, 21, 22, 26; addiction and, 190–91; anxiety, 223–25, 237–39; brain and, 5, 89, 102, 138, 139, 177, 223–25, 237–39; depression, 254–55, 263–64; leaky, 3, 6, 55, 101, 120, 138, 139, 152, 181, 223, 243, 254, 264, 281, 292, 293; memory, 281, 291–92; microbiome, 4, 20, 27, 52, 59, 63, 89, 97, 98, 101, 102, 104, 107, 124, 127, 135, 138, 151–52, 190–91, 223, 231, 238–39, 243, 263–64, 291–92; repair, 89
hair, 22; tests, 87
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, 18–19
headaches, 54, 62
heart, 8, 22, 26, 28, 144, 145; disease, 13, 57, 110; rate, 246, 251
Heavenly Homemade Tahini Dressing, 334
heavy metals, 20, 29, 34, 36, 41, 54, 58, 62, 65–71, 75, 83, 87, 298, 299
hippocampus, 27, 30, 31, 33, 68, 147, 148, 153–55, 162, 165, 191, 201, 223, 225, 266, 286, 287, 289, 293, 295
homeostasis, 105, 202, 324
Home-Style Middle Eastern Hummus, 335
hormones, 3, 4, 5, 8, 21, 26, 32, 35–39, 45, 50, 97, 103, 104, 106, 115, 123, 189; addiction, 175–219; anxiety, 229, 232, 235–37, 246; body weight set point, 95–136; brain fog, 142, 161–63, 170; depression, 254, 257, 264–65; dysfunction, 36–37, 116, 140, 283; memory, 282, 283, 287, 293–94, 301–3, 312; pregnancy, 148–49; reset, 130–31; of set point, 116, 116, 117–21; stress, 27, 36, 58, 97, 108, 119, 161–62, 181, 201, 228, 235–37, 265, 293; tests, 135, 173, 251, 278, 279, 312; therapy, 21, 137, 144, 282, 294, 301–3, 312. See also specific hormones
hot flashes/night sweats, 39, 232
houseplants, 84
HPA axis, 31, 32, 35, 35, 36–37, 65, 101–3, 119, 148, 161, 190, 191, 215, 229, 231, 236–38, 257, 260, 263–65, 275, 323
Hp infection, 238, 239
humility, 215, 216
hunger, true vs. false, 129
huperzine A, 217, 310, 311
hyperarousal, 176–219; signs, 187
hypothalmus, 30, 31, 105, 106, 114, 127, 153, 154
hypoxia, 38
ibuprofen, 54
immune system, 4, 8, 20, 50, 52, 55, 77, 96, 150
Impeccable Pumpkin Shake, 328
infertility, 65, 146
inflammation, 1, 6, 9, 11, 20, 21, 24, 34, 50, 93, 139, 189, 253, 257; body weight, 96, 97, 101, 107, 111, 127; brain fog, 139, 142–43, 152, 157, 158; memory, 281, 282, 292
injury, brain, 6–10, 16, 24, 32, 37–39, 43, 140, 142, 321
insulin, 5, 11, 50–51, 57, 106, 114, 117–18, 130, 131; blood sugar hormone, 117–18; resistance, 5, 50, 51, 97, 98, 105, 117, 118, 121, 122, 140, 162–63, 232
intelligence, 26, 41, 65
intermittent fasting, 72–73, 83, 121, 125–28, 131, 133, 173, 207, 306
internet, 13, 16, 201
interoceptive awareness, 214
IQ, 41, 65
iron, 148, 170, 279
ischemia, 38
joint pain, 54
Kefir Sauce, 344
ketogenic diet, 73, 121, 152
kidneys, 144, 145
Kimchi Shirataki Bok Choy Bowl, 333
kitchen toxins, 70, 84, 85
lavender, 240, 248
lawyers, 256, 259
lead, 29, 41, 52, 58, 62, 65, 67, 68, 69, 70, 75, 156, 267, 299
leaky gut, 3, 6, 55, 101, 120, 138, 139, 152, 181, 223, 243, 254, 264, 281, 292, 293
lectins, 243, 244
left brain, 43, 99, 180, 183, 194, 320, 321
left nostril breathing, 132, 213, 309
lemon balm, 249
Lemon-Herb Mojo, 340
LEPR gene, 112
leptin, 5, 57, 96, 105, 106, 108, 112, 115, 117, 130, 131
L-Glutamine, 168
lifestyle, 2, 3, 18, 20, 34, 45, 81, 121, 188, 222, 315–16, 323–24
limbic system, 30, 31
lipofuscin, 145
lithium, 276
liver, 22, 29, 36, 52, 96, 144, 145, 181; disease, 59; fatty, 59, 100; food and, 81–83; toxins and, 52, 56, 59, 74, 81–83
locus coeruleus, 42
love, 28, 185; self-, 99
LPS, 151, 152, 191, 267, 292
lungs, 26; cancer, 57
Lyme disease, 173, 222
lymphatic system, 55, 77–78
macronutrients, 126–27
magnesium, 39, 128, 130, 172, 210, 211, 240, 244, 246, 250, 267
mainstream medicine, failure of, 12–15
MAOA gene, 195, 196
marriage, 6, 7, 9–10, 54, 175
massage, 212
maya, 321
MBSR, 247–48
MC4R gene, 112
meat, 83, 108, 126, 128, 208, 269
medical school, 43, 101, 215, 222, 258, 272, 285
medications, 2, 12–16, 21, 24, 54, 59, 63, 86, 123, 131, 140, 157; addiction, 179, 185; anxiety, 224, 230, 231–34, 242; brain fog, 157, 159; depression, 259–60, 270
meditation, 21, 79, 91, 131, 164–65, 204–5, 216, 234, 273, 308; for habituation, 210; technology-supported, 172; walking, 90, 91, 167
melatonin, 172, 246, 254, 265, 293
memory, 1, 3, 10, 13, 33, 46, 266, 281–313; Advanced Protocol, 312–13; aging, 282, 288–90, 300; Basic Protocol, 304–12; encoding, 286–87; exercise and, 292–93, 306, 308–9; food and, 290–91, 304–6; genetics, 299–300; gut and, 281, 291–92; hormones and, 282, 283, 287, 293–94, 301–3, 312; inflammation and, 281, 282, 292; levels of impairment, 300, 301; long-term, 285, 288; problems, 17, 20, 23, 25, 33, 36, 38, 42, 54, 139, 151, 178, 201, 281–313; science of, 286–88; short-term, 285, 287–88, 301; sleep and, 287, 294–95, 306–8; stress and, 293–94, 306; supplements, 307, 310–12; symptoms, 283–84; toxins and, 296–99; workings of, 285
menopause, 65, 67, 225, 229, 232, 293, 301, 302
mercury, 19, 41, 49, 58, 62, 65–69, 88, 89, 114, 124, 257, 298
metabolic adaptation, 98
metabolism, 5, 50, 57, 97–98, 100, 102, 110, 120, 293
methylfolate, 27
microglia, 34, 143, 150–51
mindfulness, 212, 213, 214, 247, 248
mind-set, shifting, 214–16
Miso Mustard Dressing, 337
mitochondria, 28, 52, 92, 139, 145
Mocha Shake, 327
mold, 41, 52, 62, 64, 67, 71, 83, 85, 115, 298
mood, 11, 38, 39, 103, 121, 123, 141, 178; depression, 253–80
mouth breathing, 167
movement, 168, 277–78
MTHFR gene, 262–63, 269
multiple sclerosis, 20, 42, 63, 151
muscles, 22, 126; pain, 39, 54
music, 213
NAC, 211
nausea, 32, 36, 54
negativity, 185, 197, 201, 214, 227
nerve cells, 10, 29, 31, 33, 42, 143, 285
nervous system, 77, 96, 202, 215, 237, 323; autonomic, 30, 31, 32, 247; overtaxed, 239
neurogenesis, 32–34, 43–44, 295, 316, 321
neuroplasticity, 44
neurotoxins, 52
norepinephrine, 187, 188, 259, 260
nucleus accumbens, 30, 191
Nut-Crusted Chicken Fingers, 342–43
nutrients, 73–76; deficiency, 35, 39; at right doses, 73–76
nuts and seeds, 127, 208, 243, 245
obesity, 13, 16, 21, 57, 96, 100, 102, 103, 108, 110, 122, 126, 153–54
obesogens, 17, 19, 57, 102, 113–14, 131–32
obsessive brain, 175–219
occipital lobe, 30
Omega-3s, 86, 108, 148, 153, 160, 169–70, 210, 211, 241, 267, 269, 272, 276, 311
opioids, 16, 181, 185, 191, 195, 199, 231
organ reserves, 144–47
ovaries, 22
oxytocin, 28, 39
pain, chronic, 15
pancreas, 50, 51, 111
parabens, 71
parasites, 52
parietal lobe, 30, 32
Parkinson’s disease, 151, 177
passion flower, 249
PBDEs, 68, 71, 72
PCBs, 67, 68, 71, 72, 298
pectins, 130
peptides, 96
perimenopause, 5, 199, 206, 232, 291, 301, 302
personal-care products, 15, 41, 50–54, 59, 64, 71, 114, 299
pesticides, 41, 51, 58, 63–70, 75, 93, 155
PFOA, 114, 115
phenylalanine, 207, 217
phosphatidylserine, 168–69, 311
phthalates, 52, 58, 68, 71, 72, 114
pituitary gland, 30, 31, 106, 118
plastic containers, 50, 51, 56, 85, 114
pleasure trap, 176–219
posture, 157, 166–67, 168
potassium, 39
potatoes, 81, 118, 122, 152
poultry, 128, 208, 269
prayer, 79; centering, 91
prebiotics, 82, 128, 132, 170, 243, 272, 305
preeclampsia, 149
prefrontal cortex, 30, 32, 91, 153, 154, 162, 192, 193, 223, 227, 286, 287, 296
pregnancy, 11, 19, 21, 23, 33, 43, 62, 63, 65, 140, 148–50, 229; brain fog, 146–50, 170–71; depression, 258, 259
probiotics, 27, 76, 82, 85–86, 128, 132, 164, 170, 173, 238, 239, 244, 272, 305
processed foods, 42, 54, 108, 238, 244, 305
progesterone, 8, 39, 115, 199, 217, 232, 287, 303
protein, 26, 82, 126, 170, 304; minimum, 126–27; shakes, 131
pruning, 33, 289
PTSD, 28, 228, 229, 230, 236
Pumpkin Spice Mix, 328–29
recipes, 325–46
Red Velvet Shake, 327–28
relationships, 9–10, 21, 28, 54, 133, 167, 197
Reye’s syndrome, 67
rhodiola, 249, 276–77
right brain, 43, 99, 132, 183, 194, 213, 320, 321
saffron, 277
St. John’s wort, 276
Sassy Slaw, 336–37
saturated fats, 127, 152, 208, 245, 291
sauna, 84, 92
schizophrenia, 33, 57
selenium, 39, 76, 86, 92, 148
serotonin, 28, 58, 124, 142, 183, 188, 189, 195, 222, 253, 259, 260, 274; genes, 196, 261
service, 212, 216
sex, 37, 123, 185; drive, 8, 10, 234
SIBO, 97, 238, 239, 243
sinus infections, 52
sitting, 157, 168
skin, 6, 22; problems, 6, 54, 65, 201
sleep, 12, 20; aging and, 295; brain fog, 149, 159, 171–72; deep, 171–72; getting enough, 130, 171–72, 245–46, 307; memory and, 287, 294–95, 306–8; naps, 307–8; problems, 2, 3, 5, 12, 33, 77, 97, 103, 139, 141, 159, 167, 171, 201, 226, 231, 232, 237, 245, 258–59, 267, 294–95
Slow Cooker Chicken, 341
smoking, 229, 267
SNRIs, 123, 257
social media, 3, 230, 245
soda, 51, 83, 108, 110, 118, 153, 164
solvents, 155
soy, 245
spices, 75, 82, 208
spirituality, 79–80, 89–91, 251
spirulina, 131
spleen, 77
SSRIs, 196, 233–34, 259–61, 270
stomach acid, low, 88
stool tests, 87, 124
stress, 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 25, 33, 36–37, 40, 63, 67, 68, 89, 91, 98, 102, 103, 107, 119, 121, 123, 129, 141, 146, 167, 185, 214, 254, 260, 265, 266; addiction and, 190, 194; anxiety, 221–51; hormones, 27, 36, 58, 97, 108, 119, 161–62, 181, 201, 228, 235–37, 265, 293; memory and, 293–94, 306; oxidative, 36, 67, 74, 115, 291; tests, 135, 142
striatum, 286, 287
stroke, 5, 17, 38, 40, 42, 57, 64, 303, 320, 321
structural integration, 166–67
structure, 216
sugar, 3, 19, 20, 21, 28, 52, 54, 62, 75, 83, 92, 98, 100, 102, 105, 108, 109, 123, 139, 153, 156, 164, 178, 191, 198, 201, 208, 244, 267, 268, 272, 291, 305; brain fog and, 153–54
suicide, 228, 231, 236
sunlight, 272–73
supplements, 21, 75–76, 85–86, 134; addiction, 209–11, 217; anxiety, 240–41, 248–50; brain fog, 168–70; depression, 275–77; memory, 307, 310–12. See also specific supplements
surrender, 205
sweating, 39, 54, 83–84
Sweet Potato Burgers, 341–42
Sweet Potato Crunch Salad, 333
synapses, 24, 26, 285
synaptogenesis, 26, 33, 222
Tahini Cookies, 344
tea, 75, 89, 130, 173, 208
telomeres, 262
Tempting Tempeh Salad, 336
testosterone, 8, 50, 287, 312
T4 hormone, 120, 161, 173
thalamus, 30, 31, 105
thymus, 77
thyroid, 8, 22, 45, 49, 50, 52, 107, 108, 120, 279; low, 50, 51, 120, 161, 173, 232, 265; medication, 131; metabolism, 120
toxins, 6, 10–11, 14, 17–18, 21, 25, 27, 34, 36, 39–42, 46, 49–94, 139, 151, 222, 231, 322; Advanced Protocol, 84–91; air, 53, 57, 64, 69; Basic Protocol, 81–84; body weight and, 113–15, 124; brain body and, 49–84; brain fog, 153–60, 163, 172–73; cocktail effect, 67–69; drawing out of body, 88–89; effect on brain, 55–58; food, 41, 53, 70, 74–75, 81–83, 92; genes, 60–61; heavy metals, 54, 58, 62, 65–71, 75, 83, 87; liver, 52, 56, 59, 74, 81–83; memory and, 296–99; overload, 35, 36, 39–42, 49–94; removing, 80–91; science of, 61–67, 72–80; symptoms in brain body, 53–55; tests, 86–87, 172–73; types, effects, and sources, 69–72
triclosan, 51, 71
TSH, 49, 50
T3 hormone, 120, 161, 173
turmeric, 164
tyrosine, 207
Tzatziki Greek Dip, 335–36
urine tests, 86, 87
vaccinations, 53
vaginal infections, 52
vegan diet, 113, 267, 269
vegetables, 25, 29, 53, 54, 74, 81–83, 110, 113, 122, 128, 152, 207, 208, 223, 239, 243, 264, 267, 269, 272, 304, 322; allium, 74, 81; bitter, 81; cruciferous, 74, 81, 322; daily consumption, 128; liver and, 81–82; sea, 163
vision problems, 39
visualization, 91, 131, 168
vitamins and minerals, 27, 39, 210–11; B, 27, 39, 124, 142, 148, 170, 240, 244, 250, 267, 277; C, 39, 86, 267; D, 39, 86, 170, 210, 211, 240, 276, 311; deficiency, 35, 39; E, 39; supplements, 85–86
water, 41, 53, 70, 77, 83, 215; apple cider vinegar in, 130; filtered, 83, 85, 130, 306; tap, 70
weight gain, 3, 5, 10, 13, 16, 21, 37, 49–51, 57, 100, 184, 197, 199; body weight set point, 95–136
weight loss, 102, 103, 105–6
wheat, 245
white matter, 29
wholeness, 175–76, 203, 204; model of, 208–9, 218
workaholism, 184, 256
yeast, 52, 62, 102, 138
yoga, 20, 84, 91, 165, 213, 214, 234, 247, 258, 273–75, 293, 309, 321; kundalini, 78–79, 84, 203, 293, 308–9
yogurt, 128, 238, 239
zinc, 39, 92, 148, 170, 210, 211, 267