PART ONE BRAIN BASICS
Introduction: The Missing Link
Boost Your Brain to Get and Keep the Body You Have Always Wanted
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1. The Brain-Body Solution
Ten Basic Principles to Change Your Brain and Your Body
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PART TWO CHANGE YOUR BRAIN, CHANGE YOUR WEIGHT
2. The Craving Solution
Use Your Brain to Increase Your Willpower and Calm the Urges That Prevent You From Achieving Your Goals
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3. The Weight Solution
Use Your Brain to Achieve Your Optimal Weight
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4. The Nutrition Solution
Feed Your Brain to Look and Feel Younger
81
5. The Exercise Solution
Exercise Your Body to Strengthen Your Brain
109
PART THREE CHANGE YOUR BRAIN, BEAUTIFY AND STRENGTHEN YOUR BODY
6. The Skin Solution
Brain Signals to Soothe and Smooth Your Skin
129
7. The Hormone Solution
Balance Your Hormones to Turn Back the Clock
140
8. The Heart Solution
Use Your Brain to Strengthen and Soothe Your Heart
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9. The Focus and Energy Solution
Boost Your Energy to Stay on Track Toward Your Goals
179
PART FOUR CHANGE YOUR BRAIN, INCREASE LOVE AND VITALITY
10. The Sleep Solution
Rest Your Brain for a Slimmer Shape and Smoother Skin
195
11. The Stress Solution
Relax Your Brain to Reduce Your Wrinkles and Improve Your Immune System
213
12. The Memory Solution
Remember What You Need to Do Every Day
236
13. The ANT Solution
Think Your Way to Being Thinner, Younger, and Happier
256
14. The Passion Solution
Make Love to Recharge Your Brain and Body
272
15. The Brain Health Solution
Treat Brain Disorders to Protect Against Physical Illnesses
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16. Change Your Brain, Change Your Body, Change Other People's Bodies
How Your Brain Influences the Physical and Mental Health of Others
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APPENDIX A: 15 IMPORTANT NUMBERS I NEED TO KNOW 311
APPENDIX B: AMEN CLINICS ABBREVIATED BRAIN SYSTEMS QUESTIONNAIRE 314
APPENDIX C: THE SUPPLEMENT SOLUTION 320
NOTE ON REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING 351
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 353
INDEX 355