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4 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Interesting, but... Sep 10, 2009
Some of the information was very interesting, but the lack of references left me baffled. Is it a self-reference? I had read numerous books on the subject, and authors usually leave references even though they had thousands of experiences with patients, it just makes you more reliable. It is also very useful and interesting to know about the "says who?" and where can you find more information, etc. For educational purposes... Or are we supposed to go to him?
He also borrows some elements of Carl Jung's and Isabel Myers-Briggs' typological approach for personality types for his Braverman Nature Assessment which is okay. But the personality types and the correlation with particular brain imbalances need some references as I know plenty of exceptions.
But the one reason I can't recommend this book, is because he actually recommends aspartame for people with dopamine deficiency and that is extremely ignorant and dangerous. He actually says its safe! That just boggled my mind. He and other readers of this book will benefit from reading "Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills by Russell L. Blaylock.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 About the best health book I've read thus far Jul 28, 2009
I'm an avid health nut, have been since I was in my teens, and now I'm in my mid 40's. This book is unlike any other I've read, and being a serious book collector I'd have to rate it in the top ten must reads in the area of health (or any other). Order this book, it will change your life for the better. And if you are already into alternative health then that's a definite bonus. There is a questionnaire in the book that takes about 20 minutes, and it is crucial. This questionnaire will help you determine where & what you need to do to get your body in harmony. The book is just a little dated but nonetheless very relevant to what you should definitely know! This is the very first time I've given a review on Amazon, and I don't do this kind of thing lightly. There is quite a bit of information covered, some things will not apply to everyone, that is where you're own personal experimentation & gut wisdom will lead you into the right direction. This book is a must read! Buy it now! Don't hesitate!
The Edge Effect Jul 20, 2009
I was recommended to read this book from a friend. I am so glad I did. This is a book for everyone! Brain health for a healthier body.
In depth information on understanding The Edge Effect, recovering your edge and balancing your brain in sickness and health.
Dr Braverman shows us in depth on how to manage the four domains of brain health: memory, attention, personality and temperament, physical health.
there are tests in the book you can do for yourself, find out where you may be chemical deficient to correct balances and so and so on.
This is a very good book for all human kind. Highly recomend this one and Dr Bravemans 'Younger You' works well with this one.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Self Diagnosis...A Layman's Overview Jul 04, 2009
My girlfriend is an inquisitive ob/gyn with an additional degree in anti-aging (AA) medicine. She lent me this book which I read and ultimateley purchased numerous copies to bestow among friends. I do that with books that can help one understand life, enjoy life, or contemplating it's mysteries...whether it be factual or fiction. Other examples would be Shantaram, Atlas Shrugged, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, etc.
I submit, and believe that most avid readers would agree, that the gravity of any book is relative to one's personal circumstances at the time. Without going into same, The Edge Effect is a layman's guide to the key role of the brain (like duh) in understanding how we think, how we feel, how we deal with emotions and so forth. Further, it summarizes the impact of each brain lobe, the bio-chemical transmitters for each lobe and the foods/supplements necessary to achieve balance in the brain which ultimately leads to (what I will characterize) a normal, healthy, well balanced life.
Specifically, the book has an IQ test which identifies strengths and weaknesses of the reader's brain. This test allows the reader to identify the dominant lobes and those that are not operating to full effeciency. Based on that data set, it then recommends foods, vitamins, supplements etc. to achieve balance. The manifestations of an unbalanced brain are documented as well, i.e., depression, addiction, poor health. As examples work well for me, the book is dotted with specific examples of Dr. Braverman's patient histories which ground his research discoveries and add (for me) credibility to his recommendations.
Obviously I am a proponent of this book (sans commissions) and believe it should be read and kept for further reference.
Dr. Braverman May 25, 2009
Dr. Braverman has been a pioneer in combining nutrition and medicine. He is a genius. This is a must read for people over 40.
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