Author Description

The Newest Research in Neuroscience, Nutrition, and Psychology for Peak Intelligence and Radiant Brain Function “Learn how to feel good at every level by reading this book!” - Dave Asprey, founder of Bulletproof and NY Times bestselling author This book was first released in 2020 under a different title and now has this new title of Functional Psychology for Anxiety, Depression, and Cognitive Decline. It’s a more dangerous environment for the brain than ever before in history. A neurotoxic “perfect storm” that assaults the brain and self on all levels – physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. No one escapes the weakening effects of this mysterious and invisible epidemic. Rates of anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline have skyrocketed and keep climbing. Medication and conventional treatments have failed to stop the mental health crisis, even if they suppress the symptoms. Functional Psychology is the first guidebook that shows, step-by-step, how to navigate the neurotoxic minefield of modern life, so you can function at the highest levels of creative productivity. It brings together the newest research in neuroscience, nutrition, and psychology to reveal the complex sources of this physical and emotional neurotoxic stew. And most important, it offers a way back towards our own peak intelligence and radiant brain function, so we can show up and participate in the world at full mental capacity. This book shows: Anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline are not inevitable. They are symptoms of a brain and self under assault Both physical and nutritional approaches as well as psychological approaches are elucidate Education about diet, supplements, and the four pillars of the Healthy Brain Diet Scientifically validated with over 400 research references A comprehensive understanding of the psychological side of these mental disorders How to flourish at a level our ancestors could only dream of Brant Cortright, Ph.