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The author of the bestselling Plant Paradox series takes a fresh look at one of the top health issues plaguing Americans--fatigue--and offers a revolutionary plan for boosting energy and revitalizing mental and physical stamina.
In his bestselling books, The Plant Paradox and The Longevity Paradox, Dr. Steven R. Gundry offered game-changing perspectives on our wellbeing. In The Energy Paradox, Dr. Gundry expands upon his previous discussions of gut, microbiome, and mitochondrial health, linking immune malfunction to the mental and physical symptoms of fatigue--including exhaustion, brain fog, depression, anxiety, and low metabolism.
As Dr. Gundry explains, feeling tired, moody, and zapped of energy is not normal, no matter your workload or age. Fatigue is an SOS flare from the body, one that is intended to alert us that something is wrong. In his clinical work, Dr. Gundry has found that his patients who complain of feeling sick and tired all the time almost always have something in common: the inflammation markers of a leaky gut.
In The Energy Paradox, Dr. Gundry will offer readers the information and tools necessary to quiet the autoimmune battle raging within--a battle that depletes precious energy reserves, leaving you drained and prone to mood disorders and weight gain. With new guidelines on how to increase mitochondrial energy production and nourish the microbiome; 30 new Plant Paradox-approved recipes; and lists of energy-boosting foods to consume and energy-depleting foods to avoid, The Energy Paradox will help readers take back their lives, giving them the energy they need to feel, look, and be their best.
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Kirkus Review
The popular "energy doctor" further explores how chronic fatigue sabotages vitality. In the sixth entry in the Paradox series, Gundry continues sharing useful applications for better living through optimal health and wellness choices. With the same amiable delivery found in previous books, the author articulates the physiological epidemic of chronic fatigue, a condition plaguing many of the clinical patients he cites as examples, and the kind of "everyday tiredness" affecting millions every day. He describes key direct sources of these physical and mental "energy disruptors," which include rampant inflammation, "the stress and anxiety of the pandemic," overreliance on prescription medication, an imbalanced gut microbiome, and, perhaps most importantly, a diet lacking in nutrients necessary to maintain optimal energy levels. Gundry, now in his "seventh decade," believes tiredness shouldn't be considered an inevitable byproduct of modern life but a warning sign from the body that something is lacking. Gundry reiterates his goal throughout the book: He wants to help people reclaim their lost energy through a variety of habit alterations, beginning with modest dietary changes like increasing the intake of soluble fiber or embarking on more drastic adaptations like calorie restrictions and periodic "fasting windows." Though this information is timely and undeniably motivating, the author's central discussion on cellular biology and mitochondrial gridlock may leave some readers in the weeds. More accessible, however, are sections on the methods for mitigating fatigue, especially through a comprehensively mapped six-week eating program that, should one undertake its often radical recommendations, should "recharge your battery" and curb nagging listlessness. This flexible biodynamic strategy includes fiber-forward food choices, regular exercise regimens, and avoiding the "frankenfoods loaded with frankenfats." Gundry's crisply written, knowledgeable guidebook is an encouraging nudge to readers to investigate ways to achieve and retain their energy and productivity potentials. Practical, applicable advice on how to conquer fatigue and maximize energy. Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Table of Contents
Introduction: "I Just Don't Have It In Me" | p. ix |
Part I The Epidemic of Fatigue | |
Chapter 1 How Did We Get Here? | p. 3 |
Chapter 2 Body on Fire: How Inflammation Steals Your Energy | p. 17 |
Chapter 3 Damaged Roots, Degraded Soil, and the Postbiotic Conundrum | p. 29 |
Chapter 4 Your Mighty Mitochondria Are All Mixed Up | p. 63 |
Chapter 5 Inflamed and Energy Starved: The Tired Modern Brain | p. 95 |
Chapter 6 It's All About Timing (And Good Choices) | p. 121 |
Part II The Energy Paradox Program | |
Chapter 7 The Energy Paradox Eating Program | p. 167 |
Chapter 8 The Energy Paradox Lifestyle | p. 209 |
Chapter 9 Energy Paradox Recipes | p. 231 |
Chapter 10 The Energy Paradox Supplement List | p. 263 |
Afterword | p. 275 |
Acknowledgments | p. 279 |
Appendix: Lab Tests | p. 283 |
Notes | p. 285 |
Index | p. 301 |