The Brain Chemistry Plan [Paperback]

Michael Lesser (Author), Colleen J. Kapklein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 7, 2003

With a simple self-test, readers of this book can determine their brain chemistry out of six types-and then learn how to balance that type with a unique diet and vitamin supplement regimen that nourishes them mentally and emotionally. It's a new way to relieve stress, conquer depression, and maximize individual strengths-and gives a whole new meaning to the term "brain food."

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About the Author

Michael Lesser, M.D., has published more than 50 peer-reviewed journal articles on orthomolecular psychiatry, including the premier academic review in the field. He is the founder of the Orthomolecular Medical Society and Nutritional Medicine, a communications company that sponsors world conferences on nutrition and vitamin therapy. He has been in private practice for over 20 years and has testified before the U.S. Senate on nutrition and mental health.

Colleen Kapklein is a former editor at Warner Books and a freelance editor and writer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Perigee Trade (January 7, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399528490
• ISBN-13: 978-0399528491
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #441,363 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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57 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting - definitely worth reading !, July 1, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Brain Chemistry Plan (Paperback)

By answering some questions, the author determines which of six brain chemistry types you are. Based on this type and your symptoms, the author recommends dietary, SUPPLEMENTAL, and lifestyle changes to help w/ stress, mode swings and depression.

I really like the fact that the author explains WHY he recommends certain supplements for certain types and HOW they work, which is based on Orthomolecular Medicine = describes the practice of preventing and treating disease by providing the body with optimal amounts of substances which are natural to the body.

This is an inexpensive book well worth reading. I will probably try some of the supplements after I do some more reading.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most helpful books for using nutritional supplements, June 24, 2006

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J. DeCourtney "author Recapture Yr Health" (Boulder, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Brain Chemistry Plan (Paperback)

I am usually skeptical about books that have questionnaires about your type. I rarely fit. However, to my surprise, after taking this questionnaire, when I read the description of my type, it was like reading my autobiography. Some of my quirky dietary needs and also the supplements were mentioned. I was amazed and was very pleased to be able to use the book to further enhance my health condition. Plus, it was wonderful to finally be understood by a health care practitioner. Dr. Lesser's understanding of people is very keen and adept. The holistic overview provided, covering lifestyle, emotions, diet, and supplements, is like a breath of fresh air. The book is also very well written, easy to follow and understand. I recommend this book to those who are wishing to fine tune their supplement programs or simply don't know what to take. Also, it may be very helpful to individuals who are puzzled by mental or emotional symptoms.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Its difficult to reduce human behavior to a science, January 18, 2008

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rmckim (Midwest US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Brain Chemistry Plan (Paperback)

This book's value pretty much depends upon the completion of a questionnaire, and like most questionnaires there's lots of wiggle room. You understand, right? That being said, I believe it has significant value and excellent observations and suggestions, many of which will possibly assist people who are striving to make a change in their lives. But it also highlights the fact that human behavior is anything but a science ..... yet. Definitely worth a read, but keep your expectations at a reasonable setting.