Summary
An accessible guide to sharpening cognitive skills outlines a ten-step program that recommends nutritional supplements, diet, exercises, and special techniques for maintaining and improving memory. Original. 20,000 first printing.
Author Biography
Julian Whitaker, MD, is a practicing physician and Medical Director of the Whitaker Wellness Institute in Newport Beach, California. Peggy Dace is the Research Director of the Whitaker Wellness Institute in Newport Beach, California
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments |
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Introduction |
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PART ONE Memory, Intelligence, and the Brain |
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Memory Loss Is Not Inevitable |
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PART TWO 10 Steps for Sharper Memory and Mental Edge |
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Protect Your Brain With Vitamins and Minerals |
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Restore Memory With Herbs |
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103 | (10) |
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Nurture Your Brain With Fats |
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113 | (12) |
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Exercise for Peak Mental Performance |
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125 | (14) |
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Sharpen Your Mind With Mental Workouts |
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139 | (18) |
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Reduce Mind-Numbing Stress |
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157 | (18) |
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Rejuvenate Your Brain With Sleep |
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175 | (18) |
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Enhance Brain Function With Hormones |
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193 | (16) |
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Strengthen Memory With Smart Drugs and Nutrients |
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209 | (18) |
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227 | (10) |
A Final Word |
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Glossary |
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Resource Section |
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255 | (4) |
References |
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Index |
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