Change Your Brain, Change Your Body: Use Your Brain to Get and Keep the Body You Have Always Wanted

Daniel G. Amen argues that physical health is governed primarily by the physiological state of the brain. He utilizes SPECT imaging research to demonstrate how specific regions, such as the prefrontal cortex and anterior cingulate gyrus, dictate self-control, cravings, and metabolism. The text details fifteen concrete prescriptions for optimizing brain function to address weight gain, skin aging, and muscle tone. Amen provides dietary protocols, targeted supplement recommendations, and mental exercises designed to improve blood flow and neurotransmitter balance, asserting that a healthier brain naturally facilitates a healthier body.

This book is for individuals struggling with chronic weight issues or poor physical habits who have failed with traditional calorie-counting methods. Readers seek a biological explanation for their lack of willpower and appetite regulation. They walk away with a scientific framework for identifying their specific brain type and a customized plan to rectify cognitive imbalances. By focusing on neurology rather than just nutrition, the reader gains the ability to manage stress and impulses, resulting in sustained improvements to their external appearance and internal vitality.