Too Good to be True? Nutrients Quiet the Unquiet Brain: A Four Generation Bipolar Odyssey

by David Moyer

This true medical detective story describes the author's four generation family odyssey that leads him to paths less traveled. He discusses multiple biological causes of and effective nutritional interventions for those suffering from bipolar disorder and other central nervous system (CNS) disorders. He explores new typologies for "mental" illness, as well as assumptions and practices in the justice and mental health systems that impact those with CNS disorders. A totally different way — for patients, parents, teachers, therapists, police, prison guards, nurses, doctors and judges — to think about mental illness.

484 pages, Paperback

First published January 10, 2003

Reviews

[Terry Perrel · Rating 3 out of 5]

The writing and editing are not the best, but this book provides a lot of important information, which makes it a bit easier to overlook its technical and mechianical flaws. If you love someone with mental health issues, read this. The importance of nutrients and the non-profit Canadian organization, Truehope, cannot be stressed in this short review. I have my own experience with the group and owe them many thanks. Kudos to David Moyer for taking on this task.

[Baqash · Rating 3 out of 5]

while i found the information helpful, it was easy to get bogged down in what seemed like scientific data overkill. The best take away point if that nutrition does make a difference and works if the person is diligently consistent