The brain wash : a powerful, all-natural program to protect your brain against Alzheimer's, depression, Parkinson's and other brain diseases

304 Pages·2007·12.47 MB·English

by  Michelle Schoffro Cook

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A Powerful, All-Natural Program to Protect Your
Brain Against Alzheimer’s, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,
Depression, Parkinson’s, and Other Diseases
MICHELLE SCHOFFRO COOK
John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.
Copyright © 2007 by Michelle Schoffro Cook
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Cook, Michelle Schoffro
The brain wash : a powerful, all-natural program to
protect your brain against Alzheimer’s, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, Parkinson’s
and other brain diseases / Michelle Schoffro Cook.

Includes index.
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Th e Brain Wash is dedicated to the memory of Roy Stickl,
and to the family he left behind.
It is also dedicated to all suff erers of brain disease. I wish you
tremendous health and happiness.
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T a b l e o f
CONTENTS
Acknowledgements ix
Introduction: Your Brain Is at Risk 1
Chapter 1: Your Marvellous Brain in Action 9
PART ONE: Th e Brain Killers 21
Chapter 2: Heavy Metal and Your Brain 23
Chapter 3: Th e Deadly Neurotoxins 45
Chapter 4: Foods, Pseudo-Foods, and Chemicals in Disguise 73
PART TWO: Th e Brain Defenders 87
Chapter 5: A Gut Instinct for Brain Health 89
Chapter 6: Protective Foods and Nutrients 103
Chapter 7: Healing Herbs 143
PART THREE: Th e Ultimate Brain Health Program 163
Chapter 8: Th e Brain Wash Plan 165
Chapter 9: Th e Brain Wash Plan for Specifi c Barin Diseases 191
Chapter 10: Natural Th erapies to Boost Your Brain 239
Resources 253
Endnotes 261
Index 277
About the Author 293
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A c k n o w l e d g e m e n t s
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CONTENTS
I am blessed to be surrounded by so many incredible, kind, insight-
ful, and supportive people in my work and my personal life. I would
like to thank the many people who contributed to this book and who
off ered their support through the process of researching, writing, and
editing:
To my soulmate and life partner, Curtis: I am eternally grateful
for your love, support, and kindness. Th anks for always being there.
Whatever our souls are made of, yours and mine are the same.
To Leah: You’re a great editor and a wonderful person. It’s been a
tremendous pleasure working with you.
To my agent, Rick: Th anks for your ongoing belief in me and in my
work over the years, as well as your many eff orts to make this book
possible.
To Jennifer and everyone else at Wiley: Th anks for believing in this
book, for committing to it, and for helping to bring it to fruition.
To Claire Gerus: Th anks for your plentiful insights and assistance
with developing this book concept.
To my parents: Th anks for believing in me and encouraging me along
my writing path. I appreciate you as wonderful parents and friends.
To Michelle and David Harder at the Reynolds Hotel in beautiful
Lillooet, BC, Canada: Th anks for your kindness and generosity in
providing me with a quiet space in which to complete this book.
To Tutti Gould and Michelle Decary; for your contribution on ho-
meopathy, a wonderful addition to this book.
To Juniper and Father Ron: Th anks for always looking out for me.
To my many wonderful and supportive friends and family mem-
bers—thank you for your incredible friendship, love, support and in-
sights, particularly Carri Drzyzga, DC; Anita Santos, DAc; and Cobi
Slater, DNM.