Part I: Connecting the dots. What we're doing isn't working: Mental health today
What causes mental illness and why does it matter?
Searching for a common pathway
Part II: Brain energy. Mental disorders are metabolic disorders
Mental states and mental disorders
Part III: Causes and solutions. What's causing the problem and what can we do?
Contributing cause: Genetics and epigenetics
Contributing cause: Chemical imbalances, neurotransmitters, and medications
Contributing cause: Hormones and metabolic regulators
Contributing cause: Inflammation
Contributing cause: Sleep, light, and circadian rhythms
Contributing cause: Food, fasting, and your gut
Contributing cause: Drugs and alcohol
Contributing cause: Physical activity
Contributing cause: Love, adversity, and purpose in life
Why do current treatments work?
Putting it all together: Developing your metabolic treatment plan
A new day for mental and metabolic health.
