Beyond Antibiotics: Strategies for Living in a World of Emerging Infections and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Michael A. Schmidt Ph.D., North Atlantic Books; 3 edition 2009
Book Description
January 20, 2009 At a time when the numbers of emerging infections and antibiotic-resistant bacteria are rising sharply, the supply of new antibiotic drugs has been steadily decreasing. In addition, many health providers have failed to consider that our bodies are cloaked in a blanket of bacteria so pervasive that the bacterial cells outnumber our “human” cells by a factor of ten. In short, we are living in a microbe’s world and cannot ignore the very real potential for untreatable serious infections.
In this timely book, Dr. Michael Schmidt proposes we focus on strengthening ourselves by thinking of our bodies as a “human-microbe hybrid.” This requires taking action to raise our defenses, while preserving the integrity of the microbial elements that live on and within us. Drawing on the latest research from several scientific fields, Schmidt presents a strategy of medicine that can be used to build and balance our system of immune defense and repair. He offers a set of general recommendations that can easily be used to tailor programs to individuals seeking to support health maintenance, prevent illness, fight active acute or chronic infections, and foster faster recovery from infections.Editorial Reviews
Review
“Beyond Antibiotics is brilliant and well-researched. Dr. Schmidt offers a unique perspective on the skirmish between the outnumbered human host and the defiant bacteria. This riveting account is a valiant piece for our time.”
—Andrew H. Meyer, MD, Fellow, American College
“Dr. Michael Schmidt is that rare enigma of intellectual genius and gifted storyteller. He has an uncanny gift for taking complex concepts and articulating them in layman’s terms.”
—J’Lein Liese, PhD, President, Foundation for Global Leadership
"This focus on how natural immunity may be boosted without antibiotics and how to avoid antibiotics is key to our times."
—The Midwest Book Review About the Author
Dr. Michael A. Schmidt is the author of Beyond Antibiotics, Brain-Building Nutrition, Childhood Ear Infections, and Tired of Being Tired. He did his Ph.D. research in molecular medicine and biochemistry within the Life Sciences Division at NASA Ames Research Center , with studies in neuroscience and metabolomics at Lancaster University University of Colorado
Brain-Building Nutrition: How Dietary Fats and Oils Affect Mental, Physical, and Emotional Intelligence, Michael A. Schmidt Ph.D, Frog Books; 3 edition, 2006
Book Description
December 19, 2006 In this new, updated edition of the classic book on brain performance and nutrition, Dr. Michael A. Schmidt provides a host of practical dietary information and new, ground-breaking research to support his findings. A remarkable but little known fact is that the brain is nearly 60 percent fat. The book begins with a quiz to measure the reader's brain fatty acid profile, and goes on to demonstrate the role of fat in the brain's structure and functioning. The author helps the reader distinguish between harmful and beneficial fats and oils, and warns the "French Fry Generation" of the dangers of a poor diet. The effects of nutrition on mood, memory and behavior are explained by a number of compelling case studies. Finally, the author presents various strategies for enhancing mental, physical and emotional intelligence through the conscious use of supplements and a healthy diet.Editorial Reviews
Review"Brain-Building Nutrition is destined to become a classic. It’s one of the top twenty books you have to read to get a real sense of what optimum nutrition is all about."
— Patrick Holford, executive editor, Journal of Optimal Nutrition
"Schmidt presents up-to-date research to document his almost revolutionary findings."
—Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients
"Dr. Michael Schmidt is one of the brilliant minds in nutritional medicine today."
— Joli Martin Root, host of Food For Thought, WEVD Radio, New York
"One of my favorite books. Dr. Schmidt is one of the most gifted communicators and eloquent writers of our time. "
— Deborah Ray, host of nationally syndicated The Deborah Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio Network From the PublisherIn Brain-Building Nutrition, Dr. Schmidt reveals the extraordinary ways in which specific fats are needed to build a healthy brain, and how dietary fats and oils affect mental, physical, and emotional intelligence. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. About the AuthorDr. Michael A. Schmidt is the author of Beyond Antibiotics, Brain-Building Nutrition, Childhood Ear Infections, and Tired of Being Tired. He did his Ph.D. research in molecular medicine and biochemistry within the Life Sciences Division at NASA Ames Research Center , with studies in neuroscience and metabolomics at Lancaster University University of Colorado
CUSTOMER REVIEW8 of 8 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A Valuable Guide To Essential Fatty Acids and Their Health Effects, March 5, 2010 This review is from: Brain-Building Nutrition: How Dietary Fats and Oils Affect Mental, Physical, and Emotional Intelligence (Paperback) Dr. Schmidt provides readers with a valuable resource that looks into the world of essential fatty acids (EFAs) and their effects on almost every aspect of human physiology.
In Dr. Schmidt's book, we learn that our brains are made up of nearly 60 percent fat and that we have the capability to improve our health, substantially, by including certain fats and oils in our daily diets. Dr. Schmidt covers the science behind EFAs and discusses how to get the brain-fats we need in his chapter on food and supplements. He also talks about the dangers of trans fatty acids on the brain in a chapter entitled, The French Fry Generation.
One thing I like about Dr. Schmidt's book is the fact that he addresses the benefits of using krill oil. Most of the earlier work written on EFA's mainly discussed the use of fish oil as a source for beneficial fats. As we know from all of the studies, fish oil can be helpful for protecting heart health, reducing bad cholesterol, treating depression, PMS and ADHD; however, it does not contain the choline rich phospholipids that our brains need. In his book, Dr. Schmidt discusses what can happen when we do not get enough choline. He refers to the work of Dr. Richard Wurtman, who found that the brain can actually "cannibalize" when enough choline is not provided in the diet! Dr. Schmidt also discusses phospholipid supplements in his book and mentions that the fatty acid in krill is a close match for our own brain phospholipids.
The other parts I really like about Dr. Schmidt's book are all of the studies that he includes discussing how EFA's protect the brain against neurological disorders, like Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, and Alzheimer's disease. The case study he writes about concerning the use of EFA's in reducing violence in prisoners is also quite fascinating.
Finally, the book includes a helpful question and answer section and several useful appendixes--a table of foods with the highest antioxidant content, a body mass index (BMI) table, contents of Omega-3 in marine and fresh water fish, and much more.
Despite my joy in finding this wonderful book, I still believe there is an audience out there (including me) who would like to see a newer book written where krill oil is used as the main source for EFAs in all of the case studies. Until that happens, Dr. Schmidt's book is a very, very useful reference.
~Elizabeth A. Jesse, MA, LLPC
Childhood Ear Infections: A Parent's Guide to Alternative Treatments, Michael A. Schmidt Ph.D., North Atlantic Books, 2004
Book Description
January 21, 2004 Research increasingly questions the safety and efficacy of antibiotics in treating ear infections in small children. This guide explores the underlying causes of the problem and suggests new strategies. The author discusses diet, homeopathic care, and children's vitamin absorption process. The book includes a checklist that advises parents when they should take their children to the doctor, and provides specific questions to ask in determining the appropriateness of antibiotics or surgery.
Editorial Reviews
Review
"There are better ways of managing children's ear problems. Dr. Schmidt's comprehensively researched and referenced new book provides answers parents and professionals are seeking. My recommendation."
- William G. Crook, M.D. From the Publisher
Dr. Schmidt describes the current controversy over antibiotic and surgical treatment of ear infections in children, and offers an insightful look into causes of recurrent earaches and alternative treatment options.
Bio-Age: Ten Steps to a Younger You, Brad J. King, Dr. Michael A. Schmidt, John Wiley & Sons, 2001
Book Description
April 26, 2001 How Young Do You Want to Feel? Your calendar age is just a number. What really matters is how you look, how you feel and how much energy you bring to your day. Your biological age— your Bio-Age— is what counts. You can't make yourself younger chronologically (be honest now, do you really want to be 15 again?) but you can change your Bio-Age. We all know people who look and perform like someone 10 years older than the age on their birth certificate. We also know others who seem to be at least 10 years younger. What are their secrets? Brad King and Dr. Michael Schmidt shed some light on that question.
The authors of Bio-Age have brought together the most up-to-date research on how the human body works and how it ages— a complex subject that has exploded with new discoveries in recent years. They explain what is actually happening to your body. Eight other experts, invited to contribute their news and views on aging-related topics, will tell you about specific anti-aging strategies. Then the authors take it to the next level with a 10-step plan to help you change your own aging process and promote healthy longevity.
Read the book. Make the lifestyle choices that will keep you on the move and on the ball. Don't let your birth certificate fool you— how young do you want to feel?
Editorial Reviews
From the Inside Flap
They all run down over time, right? Not necessarily. What you eat and drink, the activities you choose, the amount of sleep you get and how you think can determine whether your body will continue to regenerate itself or quickly break down. The authors and contributing experts to Bio-Age give you the inside scoop on which lifestyle choices really matter, and how you can maximize the quality of life in your years.
Who are these experts and what will they tell you about?
- Dr. Fereydoon Batmangheligj, author of Your Body's Many Cries for Water: why proper hydration matters
- Stephen Cherniske, the biochemist who coined the term "biological aging": the latest research on your metabolism
- Dr. Edward Conley, medical director of one of
North America 's leading centres for the treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: the factors that affect our production of energy as we age
- Dr. Daniel Crisafi, a Canadian specialist on sleep and the human body: sleep deprivation and its effect on your quality of life
- Sam Graci, nutritional researcher and author of The Power of Superfoods: nutrition and the importance of whole foods for optimum health
- Dr. Donal Henderson, Chief of Staff at the
Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles
- Brad J. King, nutritional researcher, fitness expert and the author of the best-selling Fat Wars: the right kind of exercise for healthy longevity and long-term fat loss
- Dr. Michael A. Schmidt, nutritional biochemist and neuroscientist: the role of sugar in the aging process, and a separate look at the importance of mind over aging
- Dr. Kenneth Seaton from
Australia
- Dr. Michael Zeligs, the founder of BioResponse Nutrients, creator of nutritional products and natural medicines: easing the symptoms related to PMS and menopause
About the Author
Brad J. King, M.S., MFS, a Victoria-based fitness expert and performance nutritionist who holds a masters in nutritional science, is a certified fitness trainer and a certified specialist in performance nutrition. He has spent the last few years researching and developing leading-edge dietary supplements and exercise protocols designed to improve health, slow biological aging, boost athletic performance and aid in fat loss. Brad is a consultant to the award-winning greens+ company and is often a keynote speaker on health and nutrition. He is also the author of the best-selling Fat Wars: 45 Days to Transform Your Body. Dr. Michael A. Schmidt is a clinical neuroscientist and nutritional biochemist working in the area of human performance. He is a professor of Nutrition and Physiology at Capitol University of Integrated Medicine, Georgetown University Campus, and is a visiting scholar at NASA Ames Research Center Boulder , Colorado , and in the Puget Sound area of Washington Tired of Being Tired: Overcoming Chronic Fatigue and Low Energy, Michael A. Schmidt Ph.D., Frog Books, 1995
Book Description
February 17, 1995 In Tired of Being Tired, Dr. Michael A. Schmidt describes in short, succinct chapters the many factors that contribute to fatigue and factors that affect mental clarity. This book will help you assemble the pieces of your own puzzle and develop a strategy to achieve peak energy that is unique to you. With this knowledge in hand, you can proceed to the basic strategies at the end of the book that boost energy and restore balance.
Some of the diverse issues that are raised in this book include:
- vitamin and mineral deficiencies that cause low energy
- prescription drugs that cause fatigue
- psychological triggers of fatigue and poor mental clarity
- digestive problems that may point the body's energy system
- environmental toxins and how to protect against them
- laboratory tests to help solve the riddle of poor energyEditorial Reviews
Review
"Being tired has many causes. Dr. Schmidt has covered all the health bases with detailed and straight-forward explanations."
- Luke Bucci. Ph.D.
"Tired of Being Tired provides a critically needed, comprehensive understanding of fatigue and chronic lack of energy. A must read for patients and health care providers alike."
- David Perlmutter, M.D. About the Author
Michael A. Schmidt, Ph.D. did his Ph.D. research in molecular medicine at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountainview , California
Dr. Schmidt is the author of 6 popular books on health and nutrition, including Brain-Building Nutrition, Beyond Antibiotics, and BioAge. He is co-editor of the text Clinical Nutrition: A Functional Approach and the forthcoming text Nutritional Pharmacology and Clinical Neuroscience. Dr. Schmidt is a professional member of the Society for Neuroscience and the DNA Methylation Society.
Beyond Antibiotics: Strategies for Living in a World of Emerging Infections and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Michael A. Schmidt Ph.D., North Atlantic Books; 3 edition 2009
Book Description
January 20, 2009
At a time when the numbers of emerging infections and antibiotic-resistant bacteria are rising sharply, the supply of new antibiotic drugs has been steadily decreasing. In addition, many health providers have failed to consider that our bodies are cloaked in a blanket of bacteria so pervasive that the bacterial cells outnumber our “human” cells by a factor of ten. In short, we are living in a microbe’s world and cannot ignore the very real potential for untreatable serious infections.
In this timely book, Dr. Michael Schmidt proposes we focus on strengthening ourselves by thinking of our bodies as a “human-microbe hybrid.” This requires taking action to raise our defenses, while preserving the integrity of the microbial elements that live on and within us. Drawing on the latest research from several scientific fields, Schmidt presents a strategy of medicine that can be used to build and balance our system of immune defense and repair. He offers a set of general recommendations that can easily be used to tailor programs to individuals seeking to support health maintenance, prevent illness, fight active acute or chronic infections, and foster faster recovery from infections.
In this timely book, Dr. Michael Schmidt proposes we focus on strengthening ourselves by thinking of our bodies as a “human-microbe hybrid.” This requires taking action to raise our defenses, while preserving the integrity of the microbial elements that live on and within us. Drawing on the latest research from several scientific fields, Schmidt presents a strategy of medicine that can be used to build and balance our system of immune defense and repair. He offers a set of general recommendations that can easily be used to tailor programs to individuals seeking to support health maintenance, prevent illness, fight active acute or chronic infections, and foster faster recovery from infections.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Beyond Antibiotics is brilliant and well-researched. Dr. Schmidt offers a unique perspective on the skirmish between the outnumbered human host and the defiant bacteria. This riveting account is a valiant piece for our time.”
—Andrew H. Meyer, MD, Fellow,American College
“Dr. Michael Schmidt is that rare enigma of intellectual genius and gifted storyteller. He has an uncanny gift for taking complex concepts and articulating them in layman’s terms.”
—J’Lein Liese, PhD, President, Foundation for Global Leadership
"This focus on how natural immunity may be boosted without antibiotics and how to avoid antibiotics is key to our times."
—TheMidwest Book Review
—Andrew H. Meyer, MD, Fellow,
“Dr. Michael Schmidt is that rare enigma of intellectual genius and gifted storyteller. He has an uncanny gift for taking complex concepts and articulating them in layman’s terms.”
—J’Lein Liese, PhD, President, Foundation for Global Leadership
"This focus on how natural immunity may be boosted without antibiotics and how to avoid antibiotics is key to our times."
—The
About the Author
Dr. Michael A. Schmidt is the author of Beyond Antibiotics, Brain-Building Nutrition, Childhood Ear Infections, and Tired of Being Tired. He did his Ph.D. research in molecular medicine and biochemistry within the Life Sciences Division at NASA Ames Research Center , with studies in neuroscience and metabolomics at Lancaster University University of Colorado
Brain-Building Nutrition: How Dietary Fats and Oils Affect Mental, Physical, and Emotional Intelligence, Michael A. Schmidt Ph.D, Frog Books; 3 edition, 2006
Book Description
December 19, 2006
In this new, updated edition of the classic book on brain performance and nutrition, Dr. Michael A. Schmidt provides a host of practical dietary information and new, ground-breaking research to support his findings. A remarkable but little known fact is that the brain is nearly 60 percent fat. The book begins with a quiz to measure the reader's brain fatty acid profile, and goes on to demonstrate the role of fat in the brain's structure and functioning. The author helps the reader distinguish between harmful and beneficial fats and oils, and warns the "French Fry Generation" of the dangers of a poor diet. The effects of nutrition on mood, memory and behavior are explained by a number of compelling case studies. Finally, the author presents various strategies for enhancing mental, physical and emotional intelligence through the conscious use of supplements and a healthy diet.
Editorial Reviews
Review
"Brain-Building Nutrition is destined to become a classic. It’s one of the top twenty books you have to read to get a real sense of what optimum nutrition is all about."
— Patrick Holford, executive editor, Journal of Optimal Nutrition
"Schmidt presents up-to-date research to document his almost revolutionary findings."
—Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients
"Dr. Michael Schmidt is one of the brilliant minds in nutritional medicine today."
— Joli Martin Root, host of Food For Thought, WEVD Radio,New York
"One of my favorite books. Dr. Schmidt is one of the most gifted communicators and eloquent writers of our time. "
— Deborah Ray, host of nationally syndicated The Deborah Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio Network
— Patrick Holford, executive editor, Journal of Optimal Nutrition
"Schmidt presents up-to-date research to document his almost revolutionary findings."
—Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients
"Dr. Michael Schmidt is one of the brilliant minds in nutritional medicine today."
— Joli Martin Root, host of Food For Thought, WEVD Radio,
"One of my favorite books. Dr. Schmidt is one of the most gifted communicators and eloquent writers of our time. "
— Deborah Ray, host of nationally syndicated The Deborah Ray Show, Healthy Talk Radio Network
From the Publisher
In Brain-Building Nutrition, Dr. Schmidt reveals the extraordinary ways in which specific fats are needed to build a healthy brain, and how dietary fats and oils affect mental, physical, and emotional intelligence. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
About the Author
Dr. Michael A. Schmidt is the author of Beyond Antibiotics, Brain-Building Nutrition, Childhood Ear Infections, and Tired of Being Tired. He did his Ph.D. research in molecular medicine and biochemistry within the Life Sciences Division at NASA Ames Research Center , with studies in neuroscience and metabolomics at Lancaster University University of Colorado
CUSTOMER REVIEW
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Valuable Guide To Essential Fatty Acids and Their Health Effects, March 5, 2010
This review is from: Brain-Building Nutrition: How Dietary Fats and Oils Affect Mental, Physical, and Emotional Intelligence (Paperback)
Dr. Schmidt provides readers with a valuable resource that looks into the world of essential fatty acids (EFAs) and their effects on almost every aspect of human physiology.
In Dr. Schmidt's book, we learn that our brains are made up of nearly 60 percent fat and that we have the capability to improve our health, substantially, by including certain fats and oils in our daily diets. Dr. Schmidt covers the science behind EFAs and discusses how to get the brain-fats we need in his chapter on food and supplements. He also talks about the dangers of trans fatty acids on the brain in a chapter entitled, The French Fry Generation.
One thing I like about Dr. Schmidt's book is the fact that he addresses the benefits of using krill oil. Most of the earlier work written on EFA's mainly discussed the use of fish oil as a source for beneficial fats. As we know from all of the studies, fish oil can be helpful for protecting heart health, reducing bad cholesterol, treating depression, PMS and ADHD; however, it does not contain the choline rich phospholipids that our brains need. In his book, Dr. Schmidt discusses what can happen when we do not get enough choline. He refers to the work of Dr. Richard Wurtman, who found that the brain can actually "cannibalize" when enough choline is not provided in the diet! Dr. Schmidt also discusses phospholipid supplements in his book and mentions that the fatty acid in krill is a close match for our own brain phospholipids.
The other parts I really like about Dr. Schmidt's book are all of the studies that he includes discussing how EFA's protect the brain against neurological disorders, like Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, and Alzheimer's disease. The case study he writes about concerning the use of EFA's in reducing violence in prisoners is also quite fascinating.
Finally, the book includes a helpful question and answer section and several useful appendixes--a table of foods with the highest antioxidant content, a body mass index (BMI) table, contents of Omega-3 in marine and fresh water fish, and much more.
Despite my joy in finding this wonderful book, I still believe there is an audience out there (including me) who would like to see a newer book written where krill oil is used as the main source for EFAs in all of the case studies. Until that happens, Dr. Schmidt's book is a very, very useful reference.
~Elizabeth A. Jesse, MA, LLPC
In Dr. Schmidt's book, we learn that our brains are made up of nearly 60 percent fat and that we have the capability to improve our health, substantially, by including certain fats and oils in our daily diets. Dr. Schmidt covers the science behind EFAs and discusses how to get the brain-fats we need in his chapter on food and supplements. He also talks about the dangers of trans fatty acids on the brain in a chapter entitled, The French Fry Generation.
One thing I like about Dr. Schmidt's book is the fact that he addresses the benefits of using krill oil. Most of the earlier work written on EFA's mainly discussed the use of fish oil as a source for beneficial fats. As we know from all of the studies, fish oil can be helpful for protecting heart health, reducing bad cholesterol, treating depression, PMS and ADHD; however, it does not contain the choline rich phospholipids that our brains need. In his book, Dr. Schmidt discusses what can happen when we do not get enough choline. He refers to the work of Dr. Richard Wurtman, who found that the brain can actually "cannibalize" when enough choline is not provided in the diet! Dr. Schmidt also discusses phospholipid supplements in his book and mentions that the fatty acid in krill is a close match for our own brain phospholipids.
The other parts I really like about Dr. Schmidt's book are all of the studies that he includes discussing how EFA's protect the brain against neurological disorders, like Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, and Alzheimer's disease. The case study he writes about concerning the use of EFA's in reducing violence in prisoners is also quite fascinating.
Finally, the book includes a helpful question and answer section and several useful appendixes--a table of foods with the highest antioxidant content, a body mass index (BMI) table, contents of Omega-3 in marine and fresh water fish, and much more.
Despite my joy in finding this wonderful book, I still believe there is an audience out there (including me) who would like to see a newer book written where krill oil is used as the main source for EFAs in all of the case studies. Until that happens, Dr. Schmidt's book is a very, very useful reference.
~Elizabeth A. Jesse, MA, LLPC
Childhood Ear Infections: A Parent's Guide to Alternative Treatments, Michael A. Schmidt Ph.D., North Atlantic Books, 2004
Book Description
January 21, 2004
Research increasingly questions the safety and efficacy of antibiotics in treating ear infections in small children. This guide explores the underlying causes of the problem and suggests new strategies. The author discusses diet, homeopathic care, and children's vitamin absorption process. The book includes a checklist that advises parents when they should take their children to the doctor, and provides specific questions to ask in determining the appropriateness of antibiotics or surgery.
Editorial Reviews
Review
"There are better ways of managing children's ear problems. Dr. Schmidt's comprehensively researched and referenced new book provides answers parents and professionals are seeking. My recommendation."
- William G. Crook, M.D.
- William G. Crook, M.D.
From the Publisher
Dr. Schmidt describes the current controversy over antibiotic and surgical treatment of ear infections in children, and offers an insightful look into causes of recurrent earaches and alternative treatment options.
Bio-Age: Ten Steps to a Younger You, Brad J. King, Dr. Michael A. Schmidt, John Wiley & Sons, 2001
Book Description
April 26, 2001
How Young Do You Want to Feel?
Your calendar age is just a number. What really matters is how you look, how you feel and how much energy you bring to your day. Your biological age— your Bio-Age— is what counts. You can't make yourself younger chronologically (be honest now, do you really want to be 15 again?) but you can change your Bio-Age. We all know people who look and perform like someone 10 years older than the age on their birth certificate. We also know others who seem to be at least 10 years younger. What are their secrets? Brad King and Dr. Michael Schmidt shed some light on that question. The authors of Bio-Age have brought together the most up-to-date research on how the human body works and how it ages— a complex subject that has exploded with new discoveries in recent years. They explain what is actually happening to your body. Eight other experts, invited to contribute their news and views on aging-related topics, will tell you about specific anti-aging strategies. Then the authors take it to the next level with a 10-step plan to help you change your own aging process and promote healthy longevity.
Read the book. Make the lifestyle choices that will keep you on the move and on the ball. Don't let your birth certificate fool you— how young do you want to feel?
Editorial Reviews
From the Inside Flap
They all run down over time, right? Not necessarily.
What you eat and drink, the activities you choose, the amount of sleep you get and how you think can determine whether your body will continue to regenerate itself or quickly break down. The authors and contributing experts to Bio-Age give you the inside scoop on which lifestyle choices really matter, and how you can maximize the quality of life in your years. Who are these experts and what will they tell you about?
- Dr. Fereydoon Batmangheligj, author of Your Body's Many Cries for Water: why proper hydration matters
- Stephen Cherniske, the biochemist who coined the term "biological aging": the latest research on your metabolism
- Dr. Edward Conley, medical director of one of
North America 's leading centres for the treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: the factors that affect our production of energy as we age - Dr. Daniel Crisafi, a Canadian specialist on sleep and the human body: sleep deprivation and its effect on your quality of life
- Sam Graci, nutritional researcher and author of The Power of Superfoods: nutrition and the importance of whole foods for optimum health
- Dr. Donal Henderson, Chief of Staff at the
Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital inLos Angeles - Brad J. King, nutritional researcher, fitness expert and the author of the best-selling Fat Wars: the right kind of exercise for healthy longevity and long-term fat loss
- Dr. Michael A. Schmidt, nutritional biochemist and neuroscientist: the role of sugar in the aging process, and a separate look at the importance of mind over aging
- Dr. Kenneth Seaton from
Australia - Dr. Michael Zeligs, the founder of BioResponse Nutrients, creator of nutritional products and natural medicines: easing the symptoms related to PMS and menopause
About the Author
Brad J. King, M.S., MFS, a Victoria-based fitness expert and performance nutritionist who holds a masters in nutritional science, is a certified fitness trainer and a certified specialist in performance nutrition. He has spent the last few years researching and developing leading-edge dietary supplements and exercise protocols designed to improve health, slow biological aging, boost athletic performance and aid in fat loss. Brad is a consultant to the award-winning greens+ company and is often a keynote speaker on health and nutrition. He is also the author of the best-selling Fat Wars: 45 Days to Transform Your Body.
Dr. Michael A. Schmidt is a clinical neuroscientist and nutritional biochemist working in the area of human performance. He is a professor of Nutrition and Physiology at Capitol University of Integrated Medicine, Georgetown University Campus, and is a visiting scholar at NASA Ames Research Center Boulder , Colorado , and in the Puget Sound area of Washington
Tired of Being Tired: Overcoming Chronic Fatigue and Low Energy, Michael A. Schmidt Ph.D., Frog Books, 1995
Book Description
February 17, 1995
In Tired of Being Tired, Dr. Michael A. Schmidt describes in short, succinct chapters the many factors that contribute to fatigue and factors that affect mental clarity. This book will help you assemble the pieces of your own puzzle and develop a strategy to achieve peak energy that is unique to you. With this knowledge in hand, you can proceed to the basic strategies at the end of the book that boost energy and restore balance.
Some of the diverse issues that are raised in this book include:
- vitamin and mineral deficiencies that cause low energy
- prescription drugs that cause fatigue
- psychological triggers of fatigue and poor mental clarity
- digestive problems that may point the body's energy system
- environmental toxins and how to protect against them
- laboratory tests to help solve the riddle of poor energy
Some of the diverse issues that are raised in this book include:
- vitamin and mineral deficiencies that cause low energy
- prescription drugs that cause fatigue
- psychological triggers of fatigue and poor mental clarity
- digestive problems that may point the body's energy system
- environmental toxins and how to protect against them
- laboratory tests to help solve the riddle of poor energy
Editorial Reviews
Review
"Being tired has many causes. Dr. Schmidt has covered all the health bases with detailed and straight-forward explanations."
- Luke Bucci. Ph.D.
"Tired of Being Tired provides a critically needed, comprehensive understanding of fatigue and chronic lack of energy. A must read for patients and health care providers alike."
- David Perlmutter, M.D.
- Luke Bucci. Ph.D.
"Tired of Being Tired provides a critically needed, comprehensive understanding of fatigue and chronic lack of energy. A must read for patients and health care providers alike."
- David Perlmutter, M.D.
About the Author
Michael A. Schmidt, Ph.D. did his Ph.D. research in molecular medicine at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountainview , California
Dr. Schmidt is the author of 6 popular books on health and nutrition, including Brain-Building Nutrition, Beyond Antibiotics, and BioAge. He is co-editor of the text Clinical Nutrition: A Functional Approach and the forthcoming text Nutritional Pharmacology and Clinical Neuroscience. Dr. Schmidt is a professional member of the Society for Neuroscience and the DNA Methylation Society.
Dr. Schmidt is the author of 6 popular books on health and nutrition, including Brain-Building Nutrition, Beyond Antibiotics, and BioAge. He is co-editor of the text Clinical Nutrition: A Functional Approach and the forthcoming text Nutritional Pharmacology and Clinical Neuroscience. Dr. Schmidt is a professional member of the Society for Neuroscience and the DNA Methylation Society.
