MarSue May

While researching the toxic and addictive properties of sugar for Fat Chance, Robert Lustig made an alarming discovery - our pursuit of happiness is being subverted by a culture of addiction and depression from which we may never recover. Dopamine is the "reward" neurotransmitter that tells our brains we want more; yet every substance or behavior that releases dopamine in the extreme leads to addiction. Serotonin is the "contentment" neurotransmitter that tells our brains we don't need any more; yet its deficiency leads to depression.

For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare--poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a US Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force tactical air controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events.

Histamine intolerance can cause awkward interactions, yet it can be controlled with lower-histamine meals. Your liver is the most significant internal organ, and it is responsible for detoxifying the body with over 500 functions and over the years, it suffers silently. Every drop of alcohol, medication, and fast food you eat has a negative impact on your liver, and at some point, you start having histamine intolerance. This book will enable you to comprehend if you have histamine intolerance, and what you can do about it with clear exhortation and clarifications.