No Regrets for Purchase 2010-10-28

Reviewer: KadyOne

Some of the other reviewers need to follow some of the doctor's advice: can you say crannnnkky? Try some carbs!

Although the book offers simplistic advice in some areas, I found it a good review and confirmation of info I've picked up in various places over the years. My holistic M.D. told me about Dr. Amen and spoke highly of him. And I don't mind learning of the help his website provides.

I also found the brain info fascinating. It really is "all in our heads."

One Month so far and I've never felt better 2010-10-26

Reviewer: Randall J. Green

::please read::

Two years ago I went to a depression/anxiety clinic for the first time in my life and was immediately prescribed Adderall and Lexapro and went into Mania and ruined my life. Had I read this book, that likely wouldn't have happened.
When I filled out Dr. Amens questionnaire it picked up that I might be Bi-polar and said explicitly "DO NOT TAKE anything the questionnaire suggests that increases Serotonin, because it could cause harm or mania.."
Had I read this, had I known 2 years ago, I wouldn't have screwed up my life and lost the most amazing woman I've met in my life.

I read "change your brain change your body" and have followed it for nearly 2 months and so far have lost 14 pounds, and had 3 people(2 which were guys) randomly complement my skin. I can see that my skin glows and is healthy, I'm a guy and I never really cared about my skin but seeing it and having other people notice without me saying anything is just proof enough to know some of this is true.

I can honestly say I have never felt better in my life, but it hasn't been easy.
I run at least 3 miles a day now, take vitamins(fish oil, multi, vit-D, green tea, and L-tyrosine.)

I think that is where a lot of the negative reviews come from. It's not overnight, and it's not a quick fix.
It doesn't advertise drugs though it will highly recommend vitamins but tailors those to your needs. Most importantly it gives you brain scans, and the neuro-science behind why it recommends what it does. This involves you doing some work and thought on your own. Most clinics will recommend Drugs right away, and it's an educated guess at best when it comes to the brain. Dr.Amen's books are designed to give you the tools to self evaluate and try correcting/healing yourself by taking the right vitamins, exercising and generally leading a brain healthy life. If this doesn't work there are other options but actually looking at the brain isn't cheap. This is a smarter more participatory way of looking at brain health, which as of yet isn't perfect.

I can pretty much tell you it will recommend these things; Fish Oil in conjunction with Exercise, and possibly meditation(yoga,prayer,tai chi.) But it will also have you fill out a questionnaire and suggest Vitamins to aid in areas you feel you have trouble with, but it will tell you why/how that vitamin works or aides the brain . It approaches this from a neuro-science, brain image point of view, it's not overly new agey, or pointlessly holistic. Ultimately should vitamins/exercise not work Dr.Amen has clinics that do brain scans and brain chemistry tests. They move on to Drugs only after they've seen what is going on in the brain and compare that to what they think is wrong based on what the patient describes. .. This isn't cheap, but it's a whole lot more reasonable than going to a Dr. being prescribed drugs and screwing up your whole life as was my case.

For me the basic information inspired me and showed me how important exercise and being healthy was. We all know this is true but this book gave me the scientific background to show me that it's NOT OPTIONAL for my brain. If I want to live well, feel good, and be mentally coherent into old age I must exercise and cut out lots of junk food, alcohol and take vitamins.

Change we can believe in 2010-10-25

Reviewer: Deb

Want to improve your body, appearance, and vitality? Then, start by addressing the health of your brain. And, Dr. Amen's book is a great place to begin on that journey.

With easy-to-understand explanations, clear step-by-step plans, and the studies to back it all, the book is a valuable read for anyone wanting to better understand the brain-body connection. Divided into four parts--Brain Basics; Change Your Brain Change Your Weight; Change Your Brain, Beautify and Strengthen Your Body; Change Your Brain, Increase Love and Vitality--this book provides a bird's-eye-view and clear map for changing your brain to optimize the quality of your life.

Now, that is change we can believe in.

Great Book to Get Fit 2010-10-24

Reviewer: John Brooks

I found this book recommended by The Body Motivation Workshop, so I had to check it out. It is everything the title says... if you change your brain (through eating and exercise), you can drastically change your body. Through most chapters, he recommends pretty much the same thing (fish oil, healthy food suggestions, exercise) all designed to change your brain chemistry, and ultimately your body. Using this and the workshop, I have been able to lose, so far, about 15 pounds, but my head is really clear... I can think better and work more efficiently. I recommend this book to all who want a healthy body and brain.

Change your Brain by Amen 2010-09-20

Reviewer: George F. Valle

After skimming the book and reading the first 30 pages i am determined to finish reading the entire book. Hopefully what is being taught in Change your Brain Change your Body is factual. So much information out there is not factual, instead it is hype looking to sell a book or program. Dr. Amen's section on supplements is extensive. I know someone who is a PhD in chemistry so i will seek a second opinion about all these brain supplements from the Amen Clinic. Another brain supplement which i am familiar with and you may want to look up is called Cognitex and it is found at the Life Extension Foundation. Its not cheap but from my research it is worth it. That is all for now, maybe more later!