The UltraMind Solution
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Today I’m combining a little teabag wisdom with a book review for Barrie Summy’s Book Review Club. Don’t forget to check out Barrie’s other great book club reviews for June.
Today, my little yogi teabag saying is: “The body is a temple. Take care of it.” Well, that certainly is an excellent lead in to the book I’ve been reading, which is in my humble opinion, a real eye opener to our SAD (Standard American Diet) diet. “The UltraMind Solution” by Mark Hyman, M.D.
Are you stressed out? Do you need mega-cups of caffeine to get through your day? Do you find yourself craving sweets? Are you plagued by depression, anxiety, memory loss, brain fog, ADD, ADHD, autism, or dementia? Are you tired of going to the doctor or popping pills? You are not alone.
There’s an epidemic going on that is causing many illnesses today that didn’t exist in previous generations. Millions of people are suffering and spending billions of dollars on drugs, only to find they don’t work. What Dr. Hyman suggests in “The UltraMind Solution” is your food may be the source of the problem.
I found this book to be an easy to understand explanation of how problems associated with the brain are really a disconnect between how your brain and body communicate. It’s the old “garbage in – garbage out” idea. If you consume unhealthy foods (like junk food, red meat, high-fructose corn syrup, etc.), your body has a difficult time processing the food and getting the proper energy to keep your body and brain functioning at optimal capacity.
Dr. Hyman explains his seven keys to Ultrawellness: 1) Optimize your nutrition, 2) balance your hormones, 3) reduce inflammation, 4) fix your digestion, 5) detoxify your body, 6) boost your metabolism, and 7) calm your mind. It’s a holistic approach to getting healthy.
Inside the book, you will find research on different illnesses and how changing your diet and lifestyle habits can improve your health. There are dozens of stories of his patients who have suffered from these illnesses and are now cured. In addition to an easy to understand explanation of how the body metabolizes food which affects the brain, the book includes information on nutritional supplements, checklists to see if you are deficient in a particular nutritient, and a six-week plan to follow. I particularly liked all the quizzes sprinkled throughout the book to help identify vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
There is also a website you can go to for a free download of The UltraMind Solution Companion Guide filled with recipes, menus and my favorite – a shopping list. www.ultramind.com/guide
I’ve tried out several of their recipes already and I have to say I’m sold. In one week, I have more energy and feel healthier than I have been in years. If you are ready for a change, this is the book for you.
Posted: June 1st, 2009 under healthy eating.
Comments: 11
Comments
Comment from Barrie Summy
Time: June 1, 2009, 12:29 pm
Well, I could definitely use some extra energy!! Maybe I should give some of these recipes a go. Thanks for joining in, Sandy. I miss you.
Comment from Keri Mikulski
Time: June 3, 2009, 4:15 am
I’m with you on food being the cause of many problems. Recently, my hubby and I started paying attention to what we ingest and give our daughter. What a difference a few changes makes.
Thanks for the recommendation. I will definitely check this out.
Comment from Bee
Time: June 3, 2009, 9:36 am
Ok, I have just written this down for the Amazon list. Very timely, as I have been feeling really run-down lately and that has got me into a bad caffeine/sugar cycle. Thank you!
Comment from Beth Yarnall
Time: June 3, 2009, 11:11 am
I’m clicking on over to download those recipies. Although I cut down my sugar intake and stopped drinking sodas several years ago, I need to make even more changes especially for my kids. Thanks for the recommend!
Comment from Sarahlynn
Time: June 4, 2009, 6:51 pm
I, too, need to do something like this. It’s just so hard when a) I actually prefer the taste of “edible foodlike products” to real food, and b) I don’t have the time or inclination to prepare elaborate meals and snacks several times a day; pouring goldfish crackers into a bowl for my preschoolers is just so quick and easy . . . and appreciated.
Maybe this book could kick me into gear.
Comment from sandy
Time: June 4, 2009, 7:54 pm
The stresses of the American way of life are often too great to stop and do something about our SAD diet. I was of the same mind prior to my heart attack. When life is staring you in the face, you quickly sit up and take notice. Good luck to all of you in your quest to eat healthier.
Comment from Sam
Time: June 17, 2009, 7:48 am
In my opinion there is less important and try to control your weight!
Comment from Linda McLaughlin
Time: July 1, 2009, 6:46 am
This sounds like something I should read. I’m having such trouble focusing lately that I’ve been wondering if I’ve come down with senior ADD. Thanks for the recommendation, Sandy. The question is do I get the Kindle version? Some books are better in print, though the Kindle is always more convenient.
Comment from sandy
Time: July 1, 2009, 9:25 am
I’d go with the Kindle version. Easy way to highlight.
Comment from Amy
Time: August 21, 2009, 4:04 am
I am in the process of reading this book and have always agreed with what Dr. Hyman is saying. Im glad to know there is validity in my concerns over our health and the horrible mess our food industry in is these days. However, the link to download the companion guide is missing. I really wanted the supplement checklist because there is so much information on what me and my family need to be taking. Does anyone have the companion guide that they could send me? Thanks!
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