Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain: The Five Pillars of Enhancing Your Gut and Optimizing Your Cognitive Health Hardcover – October 1, 2024

Full disclosure — I worked with Dr. Nandi and his wife Kali to adapt this book into a podcast. But before that, I had to read the book and decide if it was something I wanted to work on. I couldn’t possibly have predicted how quickly, and radically, this book would change the way I eat and live.As I was reading, I realized the seemingly insignificant food decisions I was making every day could be sending me on a path towards a devastating brain health outcome and could be making my current existence less amazing than it has the potential to be.Before I even finished reading, I committed to changing my diet. And truthfully, it was easy. Easier than I thought it would be, anyway. And as a bonus, I almost immediately felt better, and had more energy.Most importantly, I knew I was doing what I could do to preserve my brain so future me and future my family can have the best chances at a good quality of life.Unfortunately, my father has Parkinson’s disease. So I know first hand what it’s like to watch someone go from radiantly healthy to truly quite sick in a matter of months. It’s heartbreaking. And I don’t want my own wife and kids to ever have to experience that.This book gave me some phenomenal tools to feel like I’m not a potential victim of time helplessly facing a potentially ugly future. Instead, I can take control now and fight against a disease that will never get the chance to destroy my life. Turns out, knowledge really is power.Anyway, I called Dr. Nandi when I finished the book and we decided to adapt his work to bring this message to as wide an audience as we could across multiple forms of media.Throughout the course of doing this, a number of crew members we worked with have told me they have had similar experiences of receiving this message as a wake-up call and being immediately compelled into action. I’ve never really experienced something like this before that clicks with so many people so quickly.I really believe if you go into this book with a willingness to learn, you will change your life.Beyond that, the book is incredibly well written. Dr. Nandi writes in a voice that’s compassionate, insightful, and also approachable.Genuinely cannot recommend more. My life is better because this book exists.

Great book!! I bought a used book and it appears to be brand new.

I have found that books from Mayo Clinic have helped me in learning what causes my health problems, ways I can deal with them and questions I can use when I see my doctors. These books have helped me, to help myself and with more information I can share with my concerned family. It helps me feel that I've more control of the many changes in my health and my life. It helps me feel more empowered.

This review is for: Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain: The Five Pillars of Enhancing Your Gut and Optimizing Your Cognitive HealthI found a lot of the information I was looking for in this book.I know from experience with my son how gut health affects the brain. We had a lot of issues with him growing up and had to resolve his gut issues in order to resolve the issues that he was having neurologically. We did finally get them handled. But it was a clear sign to me of how they are related.Great information in this book. I wish there would have been a little more on DNA. I have some specific results in My DNA that I'm sure affect my gut health and would have liked to have seen more on that.

As someone who is getting older, I am more focused than ever on preserving both my cognitive and physical health. *Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain* by Dr. Partha Nandi provided me with practical, common-sense approaches to achieving a balanced mind, body, and soul. The book highlights the importance of gut health in brain function and offers simple nutritional strategies to reduce inflammation and protect against cognitive decline. I found it both informative and empowering, and I recommend it to any adult, especially those 40 and up, who want to take proactive steps in maintaining their overall well-being.

Dr. Nandi's "Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain" is an invaluable resource that delves into the interconnectedness of gut health and overall well-being. With a focus on how the gut influences a myriad of diseases—including Diabetes, Cbesity, Heart Disease, Strokes, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s—Dr. Nandi provides a comprehensive exploration of these relationships.The book stands out for its actionable guidance, offering a variety of diets, food recommendations, recipes, and an in-depth look at the benefits of fasting. It’s not just for those seeking solutions to existing health issues but also for anyone interested in maintaining their health through sustainable lifestyle choices. Dr. Nandi bridges complex medical insights with practical advice, making this book a highly recommended read for anyone aiming to optimize their health.

My grandma had Alzheimer's and as I age I worried about actions I could take to prevent this from happening to me or my loved ones. This book provides simple and practical steps to help prevent cognitive decline as we age. Easy read for a non medical person but has a lot of great insight. Don't even hesitate to buy this book. Must read for everyone!

I read this book in one sitting! Not only does Dr. Nandi explain things so that they are easily understandable, but he offers easy-to-implement suggestions about how to maintain and improve your gut health. I have integrated these into my routine and have experienced dramatic improvements with my digestion. I have recommended this book to everyone I know!