Thanks for the review of this book I wanted to read.
Did he mention the glymphatic system (lymphatic system of the brain) in his book?
A very old study found that water restriction was efficient to reduce epileptic crises in children, as much or more than ketosis, not that the two are mutually exclusive, rather the contrary given that ketosis has a diuretic effect because of low insulin.
Hyperosmolarity from water loss could also boost the glymphatic system. If you are interested in this idea you can find a post on my Substack about it.
"The most important critique of Dr. Palmer's otherwise fine text is that the prescriptive section 'Developing Your Metabolic Treatment Plan' is too general. It lacks specificity and actionable recommendations that readers can implement immediately on their own. Instead, it funnels readers towards professional clinicians -- despite the fact that by Dr. Palmer's own description the vast majority of his colleagues are unwilling or unqualified to act on the type of science 'Brain Energy' describes."
I just finished Brain Energy and had the same feeling. While I was generally convinced, I wasn't sure what to do with the information I had just ingested. I've heard Dr. Pamler on podcast talk about eliminating sugar, seed oils, grains - basically go keto or even carnivore - or somewhere in between - which is the path I intend to follow.
What I did appreciate from his book was the impassioned desire - even plea - that we try something different than the pharma route to address mental illness; that there is hope; and that addressing our metabolic health can make all the difference.
That is a message that needs to be shouted from every rooftop.
Both this book and "Why We Get Sick" are currently available on Audible as part of one's membership. So, if a person isn't a member, they could sign up for one month and listen to both for no additional charge. I'll probably start listening to the latter here in the coming days.
Thanks for the review of this book I wanted to read.
Did he mention the glymphatic system (lymphatic system of the brain) in his book?
A very old study found that water restriction was efficient to reduce epileptic crises in children, as much or more than ketosis, not that the two are mutually exclusive, rather the contrary given that ketosis has a diuretic effect because of low insulin.
Hyperosmolarity from water loss could also boost the glymphatic system. If you are interested in this idea you can find a post on my Substack about it.
I don't recall Palmer mentioning the glymphatic system.
You make an excellent point about water!
"The most important critique of Dr. Palmer's otherwise fine text is that the prescriptive section 'Developing Your Metabolic Treatment Plan' is too general. It lacks specificity and actionable recommendations that readers can implement immediately on their own. Instead, it funnels readers towards professional clinicians -- despite the fact that by Dr. Palmer's own description the vast majority of his colleagues are unwilling or unqualified to act on the type of science 'Brain Energy' describes."
I just finished Brain Energy and had the same feeling. While I was generally convinced, I wasn't sure what to do with the information I had just ingested. I've heard Dr. Pamler on podcast talk about eliminating sugar, seed oils, grains - basically go keto or even carnivore - or somewhere in between - which is the path I intend to follow.
What I did appreciate from his book was the impassioned desire - even plea - that we try something different than the pharma route to address mental illness; that there is hope; and that addressing our metabolic health can make all the difference.
That is a message that needs to be shouted from every rooftop.
Both this book and "Why We Get Sick" are currently available on Audible as part of one's membership. So, if a person isn't a member, they could sign up for one month and listen to both for no additional charge. I'll probably start listening to the latter here in the coming days.
Thank you for your post, Doc!