Product Description

The primary contributing psychologist for the Dr. Phil Show offers practical advice on boosting brain power for the whole family

In the bestselling The ADD Answer, Dr. Frank Lawlis provided thousands with valuable information about treatments for ADD and ADHD. Now he shares his expert advice on how to unleash the power of the mind. Through his groundbreaking thirteen-step method, Dr. Lawlis offers clear, easy-to-follow strategies for overcoming thinking patterns that hamper success. Many case studies of his former patients illustrate how these simple techniques can change lives. The result of years of clinical research, his program is a mind, body, and soul approach that includes breathing exercises and nutritional advice.

The IQ Answer is a fascinating and user-friendly guide to fulfilling one’s potential. With millions of new cases of ADD and other learning disabilities diagnosed every year, parents are searching for solutions to help them break through their children’s performance plateaus. And any adult who has ever been frustrated by a stubborn mental block will learn the steps to scale it and tackle any project creatively. Written in response to the overwhelming need that Dr. Lawlis sees every day in his practice and in his role as Dr. Phil’s primary contributing psychologist, The IQ Answer will be a powerful tool for all those who want to be as successful as they can be.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2327 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 304 pages

From Publishers Weekly
In this off-beat self-help, Lawlis (The Add Answer) explores every inch of the wide field of techniques for boosting the power of the human mind, with an exciting and empowering premise: "Your body has physical limitations. But your mind can soar above and beyond what you think is possible." Readers who would like to increase creativity and problem-solving abilities-as well as the more dubious goal of acing IQ tests-will find in this text a cornucopia of ideas to pursue, though a portion seem of dubious utility, backed more by anecdote than scientific evidence. Numerous studies are quoted, but contentious ideas-such as the use of "chelation" to detoxify the brain and the "strategic nutritional plan for mood energy"-have just been cleverly sandwiched between well-referenced facts. Frequent allusions to Dr. Phil aside, this quirky guide proves slightly out there, which will make it a refreshing change for some readers, while others will wish for more links to scientific research behind the controversial claims. The title is misleading, as the book is aimed directly at the reader rather than at the reader-as-parent.
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From the Back Cover
"Every one of us has the potential to achieve great things. In The IQ Answer, Dr. Lawlis applies his groundbreaking research to help every one of us face life’s challenges with more strength and creativity than we ever thought possible. As a trusted friend and mentor for thirty years, he has certainly helped me and I believe The IQ Answer can help you as well."
—Dr. Phil McGraw

About the Author
Dr. Frank Lawlis is a renowned psychologist, researcher, and counselor with more than thirty-five years’ experience working with families. He is the cofounder of the Lawlis and Peavey Centers for Psychoneurological Change and was named a fellow by the American Psychological Association. Dr. Lawlis is also the chief content adviser for the Dr. Phil Show.

Customer Reviews

IQ Maximization by Dr. Lawlis
The author cites various means to increase brain throughput/operation.
These include sauna, exercise, massage, a high fiber diet, toxin elimination
and antioxidants (Vitamins A,C,E and Selenium ). Personal immersion provides
us with the wherewithall to decide which questions to ask or what issues
are most critical. Classic brain cleansers are flaxseed, licorice,
aloe vera, peppermint and others. Important breathing exercises are cited;
such as:
- raise the shoulder while breathing
- breath to a count
- triangle breathing ( count 1-4 then hold breath 16 seconds and
exhale counting 1-8)
- box breath by intake 1-4 count, exhale 1-4 count and hold 1-4 count

Classic cleansing enzymes are milk thistle for the liver, Ca. Dglucarate
to reduce toxins and MSM for a general detoxification. COQ 10 assists us
with neurologic disorders. Omega 3 is a classic neuron transmitter
enhancement tonic by the author. The presentation contains some very
challenging notions. The author should provide more precise research
citations from journals i.e. The Lancet, New England Medical Journal etc. The book is a good value for the price charged.

Some good ideas here... interesting read.
An interesting look at ways to enhance cognitive potential and performance. Written in an informal, conversational style, the author proposes that our brains are truly malleable, and offers suggestions on how we might alter and enhance our thought patterns, creativity, and learning potential. The book appears to be geared more toward the adult reader rather than toward increasing the potential (IQ) of kids.
Yet, overall an interesting read. Another great book on this topic which is geared more toward the early cognitive development of infants and children is Magic Trees of the Mind by Marian Diamond and Janet Hopson.

Excellent Read
Great tools for helping your kids (or in my case, grandkids, who spend quite a bit of time at my house) excel. Easy to read, understand AND put into practice. This book will be an oft used book in our household.