The Whole Brain Diet: the microbiome solution to heal depression, anxiety, and mental fog without prescription drugs

by Raphael Kellman

Learn to heal depression, anxiety, brain fog, and other mental disorders without drugs. Every part of your body affects every other part of your body, and if any one area is not functioning properly, other systems will feel it, too. There is a fundamental connection between the brain, the gut, the microbiome, and the thyroid which Dr Raphael Kellman calls the whole brain . In this lively, accessible book, he reveals how this system works in tandem to keep us healthy, and how, by making small changes, we can use it to heal mood and mental disorders without drugs. With a practical guide featuring meal plans, an exercise program, and a program of daily meditations and affirmations, The Whole Brain Diet will benefit people diagnosed with depression or anxiety, and those who just want to feel better in themselves.

Genres: Health, Brain, Cookbooks

320 pages, Paperback

Published December 1, 2017

About the author

Raphael Kellman M.D. is a pioneer in functional medicine who has a holistic and visionary approach to healing.

In 17 years of practice, he has treated more than 40,000 patients, many of whom have come to him from all over the world and after suffering without help for years. Dr. Kellman is driven by his desire to alleviate suffering and to help people regain health based on a new vision and understanding of healing and the causes of disease.

As a doctor trained in internal medicine, Dr. Kellman uses the latest drugs and technology to treat specific diseases but his approach to medicine is patient-centered and holistic. He focuses on the complex interaction of systems--not just the disease but on you as a whole person who is greater than the sum of your parts.

Dr. Kellman's treatments are informed by his background in the philosophy of science, and administered with compassion and kindness. Drawing on the latest research, he addresses your biochemistry, metabolism, hormones, genetics, environment, emotions, and life circumstances to help you achieve optimal health.

Reviews

[Scribe Publications]

After decades of treating patients for depression, gastrointestinal problems, low thyroid, and a multitude of other ‘mysterious’ ailments, pioneer in holistic and functional medicine Dr. Raphael Kellman has connected the dots between the brain, the gut, the microbiome, and the thyroid. The Whole Brain Diet offers his groundbreaking plan to diminish anxiety and depression—and to give you more energy and vitality.
Izabella Wentz, PHARMD, FASCP, #1 bestselling author of Hasimoto’s Protocol

With depression affecting more than 300 million people worldwide, a path to healing that takes into account multiple factors is long overdue. In The Whole Brain Diet, Dr. Raphael Kellman shares his groundbreaking research, showing the intimate connections between the gut, microbriome, thyroid, and brain, and then offers a proven, holistic plan that doesn’t rely on prescription medication.
Mark Hyman, MD, Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine, the founder of The Ultrawellness Center

Dr. Kellman has long been on the cutting-edge of health and science. Now, he introduces his groundbreaking concept of The Whole Brain Diet: If you want to improve brain function — if you want your mind to be focused, your memory to be sharp, and your mood to be hopeful—start with a healthier microbiome, heal your gut, and balance your thyroid. This book will show you how.
Dr. Terry Wahls, author of The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions

Dr. Kellman has identified an interconnected system of organs he calls ‘The Whole Brain.’ He teaches you to control your anxiety, depression, and chronic fatigue starting with the microscopic world and working your way up from there. The Whole Brain Diet=i> offers both a profound message and practical tools to own your mental states without medication. Highly recommended.
Dave Asprey, founder and CEO of Bulletproof

Kellman is a rare kind of doctor. An innovative functional medicine physician? Indeed, he is that — but he helps his patients heal with the spiritual wisdom of a Rabbi. His latest book, The Whole Brain Diet, connects the dots between your gut, microbiome, thyroid, and brain. Not only does it present actionable lifestyle remedies to help you heal physically and mentally, it also offers a deeply spiritual understanding of the will to heal.
Donna Gates, author of The Body Ecology Diet

[Anna Funk · Rating 1 out of 5]

NO. I just read the re-published version of this, "The Microbiome Breakthrough." The first 150 or so pages were a struggle, with a little bit of science, but mostly just saying the same thing over and over again, about how you can solve your "depression, anxiety, and brain fog." I wish I could count the number of times that phrase is used in sentence after sentence after sentence. The book seriously needs an editor. I kept reading in hopes that it would say something concrete. Stopped on page 173 when it said not to eat high fructose corn syrup: "It imbalances your microbiome by overfeeding certain bacteria, which is bad enough," okay, but then, "But since most of the corn in the United States has been genetically modified, HFCS also potentially scrambles the genes in your microbiome as well." Yeah, that's not a thing. People, PLEASE do not take medical advice from this person!!!!! Recycling my copy to keep it out of the hands of any other unsuspecting victims.

[Michael Brant · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great content overall. I’m excited to try it and see if it helps.

But overall super super redundant. He could cut out like 1/2 the material from the book and have the same message - it’s like he was trying to make the book longer needlessly.

I’d like to see more specifics on the thyroid stuff. What ranges should these values be in? What about the markers of inflammation? What are some holistic options to solve the thyroid issues, if any?

[Jacquie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book helps you to become more aware of the gut-brain- and endocrine system link, and trying to reduce intervention from relying on medi action.

[Erika · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very hard to finish, it was super repetitive and never really went anywhere.