For everyone who wonders why, in this era of advanced medicine, we still suffer so much serious illness, Food and Healing is essential reading."An eminently practical, authoritative, and supportive guide to making everyday decisions about eating that can transform our lives. Food and Healing is a remarkable achievement."--Richard Grossman, Director, The Health in Medicine Project, Montefiore Medical CenterAnnemarie Colbin, founder of New York's renowned Natural Gourmet Cookery School and author of The Book of Whole Meals, argues passionately that we must take responsibility for our own health and rely less on modern medicine, which still seems to focus on trying to cure rather than prevent illness. Eating well, she shows, is the first step toward better health.Drawing on an impressive range of thinking--from Eastern philosophy to current medical journals--Colbin shatters many myths not only about the "Standard American Diet" but also about some of the quirky and unhealthy food fads of recent years. What emerges is one of the first complete works on:- How food affects our moods- The healing qualities of specific foods- The role of diet in preventing illness- How to tailor a diet approach that is right for you"I recommend it to my patients. . . . It's an excellent book to help people understand the relationship between what they eat and how they feel."--Stephen Rechtstaffen, M.D. Director, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies"Have a look at this important, well-thought-out book."--Bon Appetit

    Drawing on 14 years of clinical experience and research, Dr. Gabriel Cousens discusses nutritional issues that can help answer these questions, including raw vs. cooked food; high vs. low protein; the concepts of assimilation and fasting; alkaline--acid balance; attitudes about food; nutrients, energy, and structure building.In addition, Cousens shares his new dietary system of "spiritual nutrition" that is based on the relationship that the color of the food has to corresponding colors of the human chakra system, hence, the "rainbow diet." For true nourishment, he strongly promotes the connection of diet to meditation, fellowship, wisdom, and love.

    A twentieth anniversary edition of Pauling's seminal work on the role of vitamins and minerals in preventing disease and achieving optimal health.

    Consumed at the rate of one hundred pounds for every American every year, it's as addictive as nicotine -- and as poisonous. It's sugar. And "Sugar Blues", inspired by the crusade of Hollywood legend Gloria Swanson, is the classic, bestselling expose that unmasks our generation's greatest medical killer and shows how a revitalizing, sugar-free diet can not only change lives, but quite possibly save them.

    Explains how to use amino acids to achieve optimum health and describes their beneficial roles in fighting cancer, Alzheimer's disease, depression, heart disease, and more.

    Everything you need to know about natural healing is this revised and updated comprehensive encyclopedia from renowned alternative health expert Gary Null.Conditions - Learn Gary's innovative approach to dealing with cancer - Discover the importance of C-reactive protein and how it accurately predicts the likelihood of stroke - Get Gary's common-sense suggestions for treating--and preventing--urinary tract infections - Read about new approaches to treating female--and male--menopause - Find out how breastfeeding can combat asthma - Learn the truth about the number one killer of American womenSupplements - Discover the miracle of magnesium picolinate in treating juveniles suffering from migraines - Boost your immune system and guard against cancer with powerful antioxidant coenzyme Q-10 - Use grapefruit seed extract and garlic as natural alternatives to antibioticsDiet And Nutrition- For the first time in print--read Gary's unique dietary protocol and the testimonials of those who've tried it - Combat chronic pain by drinking more water - Lower your risk of cancer with foods like lemons and melons, cruciferous vegetables, fiber, flaxseed oil, olive oil, greens, fresh juices, green tea, seaweeds, and soybean productsPlus, get the Latest information on dozens more conditions, vitamins, minerals, and alternative treatments!

    Both new and long-time vegetarians can benefit from information on matters such as when and when not to eat, how to eat, the properties of food, handling compulsive eating, the effects of food on the mind, and healing through diet. A seven-day selection of menus and recipes for delicious vegetarian meals is included. The book also contains a forward by Dean Ornish, M. D. (author of Reversing Heart Disease).