The book above was published in March of this year 2025.

The Nine Tenets are Self-Awareness, Nutrition, Movement, Sleep, Connection, Engagement, Grounding, Unburdening, and Purpose.

This has to be the best book I’ve read on the topic.

In his books Dr. Ramsey gives advice that runs counter to what Dr. Ede says. He’s a fan of kale and wrote the book Fifty Shades of Kale. She is not. He recommends and eats dark chocolate regularly. She does not.

Healing the Modern Brain is a lifestyle guide. Diet alone or pills alone likely cannot be the only factor helping a person have a better life. In terms of an organic approach where the parts of the whole come together to create a sustainable routine.

I checked out of the library years ago the Dr. Ramsey book Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety. I recommend that book too.

The chapter on engagement in Healing the Modern Brain deserves a careful read.

“All work and no play” seems to be the tenet of American grind culture at our jobs where we spend most of our time each week. We should be having fun outside of our jobs routinely. And also find ways to have fun on our jobs if that is possible.

Engaging in something that gives you joy to wake up in the morning to do is paramount to healing.

Between Dr. Ramsey and Dr. Ede I err on the side of Dr. Ramsey. I talk about Dr. Ede’s approach because a person should have choices when all else fails. And too they might want to consider her guidelines first.

Either way it’s 2025. As of today giving up isn’t an option when it comes to recovery and having a happy healthy life. Giving up was not ever an option.