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Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships and Lasting Happiness Paperback – January 14, 2020

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The New York Times bestselling author of Grain Brain exposes the dangers of consumption culture to our mental and cognitive health and offers diet and lifestyle interventions to heal the brain.

Dr Perlmutter is back, this time, with his son, the younger Dr Perlmutter. Much has been made of the increasing epidemics of depression, anxiety and addiction, as well as the damage caused by our obsession with modern-day consumerism, including junk food, social media and digital devices that are permanently in our hands.

Brain Wash provides an antidote to that onslaught, which is wreaking havoc on our mental and cognitive health. Combining cutting-edge science and research with practical how-to advice, Brain Wash is a guide to living modern life well.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Yellow Kite (January 14, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1529315565
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1529315561
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.28 x 1.1 x 8.43 inches
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    David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM is a Board-Certified Neurologist, Fellow of the American College of Nutrition and six time New York Times bestselling author. He received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. Dr. Perlmutter is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by such medical institutions as Columbia University, the University of Arizona, Scripps Institute, and Harvard University. He has contributed extensively to the world medical literature with publications appearing in The Journal of Neurosurgery, The Southern Medical Journal, Journal of Applied Nutrition, and Archives of Neurology. He is the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Grain Brain. Other New York Times bestsellers include Brain Maker, The Grain Brain Cookbook, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan and New York Times bestseller, Brain Wash (January, 2020) co-written with his son, Austin Perlmutter, MD. He is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders. Dr. Perlmutter has been interviewed on many nationally syndicated radio and television programs including 20/20, Larry King Live, CNN, Fox News, Fox and Friends, The Today Show, Oprah, Dr. Oz, and The CBS Early Show. In 2002 Dr. Perlmutter was the recipient of the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to neurological disorders and in addition was awarded the Denham Harmon Award for his pioneering work in the application of free radical science to clinical medicine. He is the recipient of the 2006 National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year Award. Most recently, Dr. Perlmutter was awarded the 2019 Global Leadership Award form the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. In December of 2017, Dr. Perlmutter lectured at the World Bank with his presentation broadcasted to 150 sites around the world. His books are now published in 36 languages. His latest work, New York Times bestseller, Drop Acid (February 15, 2022), explores how elevated uric acid powerfully threatens metabolic health, and how it can be brought under control.

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    Austin Perlmutter, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami and completed his internal medicine residency at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland Oregon. His academic interests center on studying the effects of burnout and depression as well as preventive care and chronic disease management.

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Tanya I
5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and eye opening
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2022
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Concise, well written summary of key points to aim towards a more rejuvenated life. Steps are manageable and can be embraced by anyone who is willing to step out and make the change. Excellent read!
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Megan Lubben
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2020
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Such a well written and articulate book on the importance of lifestyle and mental health! I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend this book! You will walk away with some practical tips to help restore balance and health to your every day life! I read this during the coronavirus pandemic and it was especially poignant for my mental health! One of my top 10 favorite books that I’ve read in the Health & Wellness realm!!
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Jill
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what the doctor ordered after too much isolation
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2021
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I nearly flunked my Neurology course during graduate college but now I am completely fascinated with learning details on the brain anatomy and functioning especially how to keep or strengthen the connections between the left and right hemisphere or keep my frontal cerebral lobe stronger than the "A word" part of the brain - which if left unchecked -can turn you into a narcissist!! This book explained what has been happening with our society lately and even explained why my brain is not functioning at its optimal level after a year of COVID lockdowns ( being more isolated and disconnected. Dr Perlmuter both David and Austin conveyed what things I could do to address those issues, limiting social media (such as Twitter! ), limiting negative daily doses of news (such as main stream media). Do less texting and more picking up the phone and writing old fashioned letters --- and MEDITATION. Really enjoyed learning the astonishing latest research on what changes happen in the brain due to even 15 minutes of meditation.
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Iread
4.0 out of 5 stars Good info, but not new or revolutionary
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2022
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I enjoyed this book, however, if you read a lot about health, wellness, nutrition and diet, this is nothing new. The authors advise the reader to 1) minimize digital time 2) practice empathy (journal/connect) 3) expose oneself to nature 4) eat no processed foods, refined carbs & no sugar. Eat more plants. 5) get enough sleep 6) exercise 7) meditate 8) foster relationships. All great stuff, but now much new if one is a student of health & wellness already. I DO think the authors fell VERY short in the chapters addressing technology and use of our devices. They do not like social media, which is fair, but to completely not address gaming as a HUGE issue with brain development/health is complete negligent!! Gamers are probably the MOST device addicted, and gaming is leading to ALL KINDS of problems—violence, poor judgment, and abuse to name a few. Gaming was hardly mentioned, I’m not even certain these Dr.s are aware of how big the gaming addiction/problem is. Many of these games have a social aspect as well, so players believe they are playing against or with their “friends”. I think the authors missed the mark on that one. The recipes & eating plans are ok-hard for the average person to follow, I’m guessing. And the Drs want you to sleep, but don’t offer many solutions to those with serious problems in this arena. Again, I liked the book, and I DID learn a bit from it, but felt it lacked a bit of depth, and just scratched the surface of brain health.
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Sleep Deprived
5.0 out of 5 stars Wake up
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2020
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This book should be a required read for anyone with a phone, computer, TV! It should be a required read in health class and on the desk at work. I knew that technology has created a disconnect in our society, increased depression and decreased empathy, I just didn’t know the alarming science behind it. I have seen the change in my patients in my practice, my children, and friends. If you are a parent or if you love anyone, give them this book. It’s alarming to think that our kids brains are still developing are in the biggest experiment of the century. I bought this book to improve my happiness and was wondering why I have felt more anxious, decreased happiness and decreased satisfaction in life the past 5 years. It’s time to wake up World, we are heading for the biggest social catastrophe and we are asleep at the wheel. This book will change your life and hopefully help you make important changes in the lives of the people you know and love. I would even give it to the people you don’t like, it will help them find their happiness and what they are missing in their lives.
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Pedro Chaves Ferreira
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2020
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Another great book on how to improve yourself and correctly tune your lifestyle to live a better and more fulfilling life!
Not to miss and definitely a great add to your Perlmutter's library.
Very interesting a full chapter on the usage of meditation for the improvement of your health. It would be very interesting in future books to go deeper on this subject and explain with more detail its usage and the state of art on how it allows your brain to improve!
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MLavore
3.0 out of 5 stars It's alright
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
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There is entirely too much focus on empathy replacing expecting more from your fellow man. We should not let laziness and lack of ambition slide under the guise of being empathetic.
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Emily
5.0 out of 5 stars So amazing
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2020
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I was gifted one copy of this book and I gave it away to a friend who needed it and purchased 4 more to give to other people. I cannot tell you how much this book helped me to get out of my own way and change my life. I really didn’t pay too much attention to the recipes at the end because I am already on an anti-inflammatory diet for a medical condition, but I appreciate that it is there as a guide for people who need it.
Please please read this book. It will help you in some way or another, even if it’s just to learn something new or see a different perspective. I’d buy it for you if I could!
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revathipuneeth
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book
Reviewed in India on March 5, 2024
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Justin K.
5.0 out of 5 stars My brain exploded reading this
Reviewed in Germany on January 24, 2024
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This book has made me aware of the source of most of my problems. It's really mind blowing. I took so many notes on my Kindle, I was literally highlighting full paragraphs over and over again. It's a must read.
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J-Dub
5.0 out of 5 stars Learn what your doing wrong in your life
Reviewed in Canada on November 15, 2020
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Andrea
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but too many food recipes
Reviewed in Italy on January 14, 2021
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So many food recipes, which also I didn't like (too complicated, and designed too much for the US). But beyond that, the overall concept is good and very interesting
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Tony Course
5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing
Reviewed in Australia on February 17, 2020
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David's two books have been life changing in understanding the links to brain. They have given me more energy and feeling positive about life. Through diet, exercise, nature, sleep and relationships.
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