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The Edge Effect: Achieve Total Health and Longevity with the Balanced Brain Advantage by Eric R. Braverman ? Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists

Anybody here read this book or have opinions on it? I just finished reading the book and taking the tests to determine neurochemical imbalances. I'm a little suspicious, because the tests identify me as acetylcholine, but a lot of my problems seem to match closer with GABA. I can't decide if my levels are too high or too low on these things. Some things match me and some things are way off.

Another thought I had is measuring the electrical waves from the brain. Supposedly the different chemicals have different wave frequencies, so it seems that a frequency spectrum of the waves would show which chemicals are deficient.

The tests showed me as majorly deficient in all four of the chemicals: dopamine, acetylcholine, GABA, and serotonin. According to the book, I should seek immediate medical help. I have a doctor's appointment next week, so I guess I will mention this to her. Answering true/false questions on a test seems a bit subjective to me.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Here is a copy of the test online for anybody who is interested:
http://advancedpsychcare.tripod.com/...erman.test.pdf

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I found this article about Braverman's ideas which is very critical. I am a little bit disappointed, but I am also not too surprised. He seems to be grossly oversimplifying how the brain works.
A Critical Look at Dr. Eric Braverman and his PATH Medical Clinic

[kecanoe]

I am unfamiliar with the book, but in looking at the test I would tend to agree that he may be oversimplifying

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Originally Posted by kecanoe

I am unfamiliar with the book, but in looking at the test I would tend to agree that he may be oversimplifying

Thanks, @kecanoe