The Brain Trust Program

by Larry McCleary

A leading neurosurgeon delivers a groundbreaking program for increasing brain function at any age. The brain, like the muscles, heart, and other organs, is made of flesh and blood and requires proper care to maintain its optimum state of wellbeing. In this remarkable prescription for brain health, Dr. Larry McCleary reveals not only how to forestall the effects of aging but also how to improve brain function. Taking a unique metabolic approach in his scientifically-based program of prevention and regeneration, Dr. McCleary shows readers how to: - Assess their risk for memory loss and other cognitive impairment - Incorporate a comprehensive regimen of a brain-building diet, brain-specific supplements, mental (and physical) exercise, and stress reduction techniques to enhance memory, acuity, and clarity - Personalize the three-part Brain Trust program for a more dynamic brain from childhood to age 100 - Avoid surprising and common lifestyle pitfalls that may unknowingly damage brain cells - Relieve or greatly reduce migraines, hot flashes, and hearing loss

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Brain

288 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Larry McCleary, M.D., is the former acting Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Denver Children’s Hospital. He is trained and has practiced as a pediatric neurosurgeon and has completed post-graduate training in theoretical physics. His scientific publications span the fields of metabolic medicine, tumor immunology, biotechnology and neurological disease. He has lectured to audiences around the world.

His current research interests involve the investigation of unique nutritional and metabolic approaches designed to beneficially impact optimal health, especially for those over 45. His special areas of expertise involve the cardiovascular and neurological systems.

Dr. McCleary earned a B.A. in Physics at Dartmouth College where he was a Rufus Choate Scholar. He went on to Boston University Graduate School of Physics and later attended State University of New York School of Medicine in Buffalo for his M.D.

Dr. McCleary’s postgraduate professional training was attained through a surgical internship at the University of Minnesota 1979-1980 and neurosurgery residency, New York University-Bellevue Medical Center 1980-1985.

You can contact Dr. McCleary at:
larry@drmccleary.com
http://www.twitter.com/drlarrymccleary
Facebook Page for Dr. Larry McCleary

Reviews

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a quickie book by a "real" neurologist, but I’m not sure whether it is more of a legitimate guide to enhanced and prolonged brain health, or a get-rich scheme of read-my-book-then-buy-my-snake-oil. I would have had far more confidence if the author didn’t have a supplement on the market. Nonetheless, for those who are curious about enhancing their brain function or warding off memory loss in their latter years, it delivers some information. BTW, his suppliment costs $50 for a month's supply.

[Aneta · Rating 2 out of 5]

Weak, I couln’t even finish this book ‘cause I felt like I was reading a commercial. Maybe there are some interesting facts in it but overall I’ve read some better books than this one.

[Dee Renee Chesnut · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read books like this because I think the information will help someone I know, and yet, these are the people who will never read the book based on my recommendation nor will they listen to my short version of its recommendations.
The best I can do is incorporate into my own life its advice to eat a well-balanced diet with healthy fats and oils, such as medium-chain triglycerides oil, flaxseed oil, and the DHA found in fish oils. Challenge myself to exercise in new ways and explore new topics to learn. The book has mental exercises to do each day. It suggests you use mnemonics to memorize lists.
Yes, I recommend this book for the general reader for explains terms well. If the unfamiliar words bother you when a recommendation is made, simply take the book with you to your local health food store and knowlegdable clerks can help find products for you.

[R. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Somewhat informative, but heavily padded, even at its short length. Nowhere near the heavy hitters like Protein Power Lifeplan (the authors of whom wrote the intro for this one.) I recommend checking it out at the library, certainly, though.

[Haley Moore]

I skimmed the first and last bits. The mental math exercises were fantastic. Advice about diet, vitamins, and exercise is affirming, if not revolutionary -- in line with other things I've read.