Hi @peggyrk
Recode in my opinion is very difficult to follow. This is why this neurologist to whom I went and who follows Dr. David Perlmutter approach has adopted a simplified version of it. It is very plausible, I follow it without difficulty. In the diet, for example, he flexibilizes it and recommends following it 80% of the time. I still can have my gluten free pizza on Sundays :-). It is a diet with low carbs and lots of vegetables. I can follow it without trouble outside home and in restaurants, different from a ketogenic diet which I tried and made me crazy. The other two pillars of his protocol are exercising (strength such as Pilates and aerobics such as brisk walks) and relaxation. I have been practicing hatha/raja yoga and yoga nidra for over 5 years. So, this was easy for me.
As to science, this holistic approach has already pieces of evidence. For sure not as much as those done by the pharma industry, where money flows and is the main interest. For example, there is no interest of the pharma to investigate more medical cannabis, which the pharma can not patent and earn lots of money. I, myself, have worked in the Pharma Industry early in my career and have quit it because of the lobby and the things I have seen. Please, I am not saying that the Pharma Industry has not brought good things to our society. But, I do always keep an eye open and look for alternatives.
One suggestion. A book that I have read and has opened my eyes was "Brave New Medicine" by Dr. Cynthia Li. It was based on this book that I decided to take gluten out of my diet, having achieved amazing results. She is an American doctor who had challenges with her health. Here is a link to one of her interviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VZrY2vSbws&t=2853s
Wishing you all the best in your path!
Chris (@santosha)