This page intentionally left blank ffffiirrss..iinndddd vvii 22//22//0088 66::1100::5500 PPMM A Powerful, All-Natural Program to Protect Your Brain Against Alzheimer’s, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Depression, Parkinson’s, and Other Diseases MICHELLE SCHOFFRO COOK John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. Copyright © 2007 by Michelle Schoffro Cook All rights reserved. No part of this work covered by the copyright herein may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical without the prior written permission of the publisher. Any request for photocopying, recording, taping, or in- formation storage and retrieval systems of any part of this book shall be directed in writing to The Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency (Access Copyright). For an Access Copyright license, visit www.accesscopyright.ca or call toll free 1-800-893-5777. Care has been taken to trace ownership of copyright material contained in this book. 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John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. 6045 Freemont Blvd. Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4J3 Printed in Canada 1 2 3 4 5 PC 11 10 09 08 07 Th e Brain Wash is dedicated to the memory of Roy Stickl, and to the family he left behind. It is also dedicated to all suff erers of brain disease. I wish you tremendous health and happiness. This page intentionally left blank ffffiirrss..iinndddd vvii 22//22//0088 66::1100::5500 PPMM T a b l e o f CONTENTS Acknowledgements ix Introduction: Your Brain Is at Risk 1 Chapter 1: Your Marvellous Brain in Action 9 PART ONE: Th e Brain Killers 21 Chapter 2: Heavy Metal and Your Brain 23 Chapter 3: Th e Deadly Neurotoxins 45 Chapter 4: Foods, Pseudo-Foods, and Chemicals in Disguise 73 PART TWO: Th e Brain Defenders 87 Chapter 5: A Gut Instinct for Brain Health 89 Chapter 6: Protective Foods and Nutrients 103 Chapter 7: Healing Herbs 143 PART THREE: Th e Ultimate Brain Health Program 163 Chapter 8: Th e Brain Wash Plan 165 Chapter 9: Th e Brain Wash Plan for Specifi c Barin Diseases 191 Chapter 10: Natural Th erapies to Boost Your Brain 239 Resources 253 Endnotes 261 Index 277 About the Author 293 This page intentionally left blank ffffiirrss..iinndddd vvii 22//22//0088 66::1100::5500 PPMM A c k n o w l e d g e m e n t s T a b l e o f CONTENTS I am blessed to be surrounded by so many incredible, kind, insight- ful, and supportive people in my work and my personal life. I would like to thank the many people who contributed to this book and who off ered their support through the process of researching, writing, and editing: To my soulmate and life partner, Curtis: I am eternally grateful for your love, support, and kindness. Th anks for always being there. Whatever our souls are made of, yours and mine are the same. To Leah: You’re a great editor and a wonderful person. It’s been a tremendous pleasure working with you. To my agent, Rick: Th anks for your ongoing belief in me and in my work over the years, as well as your many eff orts to make this book possible. To Jennifer and everyone else at Wiley: Th anks for believing in this book, for committing to it, and for helping to bring it to fruition. To Claire Gerus: Th anks for your plentiful insights and assistance with developing this book concept. To my parents: Th anks for believing in me and encouraging me along my writing path. I appreciate you as wonderful parents and friends. To Michelle and David Harder at the Reynolds Hotel in beautiful Lillooet, BC, Canada: Th anks for your kindness and generosity in providing me with a quiet space in which to complete this book. To Tutti Gould and Michelle Decary; for your contribution on ho- meopathy, a wonderful addition to this book. To Juniper and Father Ron: Th anks for always looking out for me. To my many wonderful and supportive friends and family mem- bers—thank you for your incredible friendship, love, support and in- sights, particularly Carri Drzyzga, DC; Anita Santos, DAc; and Cobi Slater, DNM.