Cheese. Wine. Beer. Coffee. Chocolate. Most people consume fermented foods and drinks every day. For thousands of years, humans have enjoyed the distinctive flavors and nutrition resulting from the transformative power of microscopic bacteria and fungi. Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods is the first cookbook to widely explore the culinary magic of fermentation."Fermentation has been an important journey of discovery for me," writes author Sandor Ellix Katz. "I invite you to join me along this effervescent path, well trodden for thousands of years yet largely forgotten in our time and place, bypassed by the superhighway of industrial food production."The flavors of fermentation are compelling and complex, quite literally alive. This book takes readers on a whirlwind trip through the wide world of fermentation, providing readers with basic and delicious recipes-some familiar, others exotic-that are easy to make at home.The book covers vegetable ferments such as sauerkraut, kimchi, and sour pickles; bean ferments including miso, tempeh, dosas, and idli; dairy ferments including yogurt, kefir, and basic cheesemaking (as well as vegan alternatives); sourdough bread-making; other grain fermentations from Cherokee, African, Japanese, and Russian traditions; extremely simple wine- and beer-making (as well as cider-, mead-, and champagne-making) techniques; and vinegar-making. With nearly 100 recipes, this is the most comprehensive and wide-ranging fermentation cookbook ever published.

    Robbins argues for adopting a vegetarian diet for personal wellbeing as well as for the wellbeing of the planet. Photos, charts & tables.

    Hepatitis. Migraines. Arthritis. Heart Disease. Emphysema. For years, the medical establishment has called these chronic or life-threatening diseases "incurable." But now, The Gerson Therapy(R) offers hope for those seeking relief from hundreds of different diseases.Juice Your Way To WellnessOne of the first alternative cancer therapies, The Gerson Therapy(R) has successfully treated thousands of patients for over 60 years. Now, in this authoritative new book, alternative medicine therapist Charlotte Gerson and medical journalist Morton Walker reveal the powerful healing effects of organic fruits and vegetables. Not only can juicing reverse the effects of many degenerative illnesses--it can save lives. The Gerson Therapy(R) shows you: - How to beat cancer by changing your body chemistry- Special juicing techniques for maximum healing power- How to conquer allergies, obesity, high blood pressure, AIDS, lupus, and other diseases- Which supplements will strengthen your immune system- How to prepare delicious, super-healthy foods using Gerson-approved recipes- And much more!This unique resource will help and inspire everyone who has ever said, "I want to get well. Just show me how." The Gerson Therapy(R) offers a powerful, time-tested healing option that has worked for others--and can work for you.Charlotte Gerson, founder of the Gerson Institute, is the daughter of Max Gerson. Under her father's tutelage, Charlotte learned about the remarkable nutritional therapy that has saved the health of thousands, including Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Albert Schweitzer, a life-long advocate of the Gerson Therapy. Charlotte has supervised the training of medical staff at The Gerson Institute and at hospitals licensed to teach the Gerson Institute method. She has lectured on the benefits of nutritional therapy at several hundred health organizations worldwide, including The Cancer Control Society, The National Health Federation, and the International Association of Cancer Victors and Friends. A staunch practitioner of holistic medicine, Charlotte Gerson is a living testament to The Gerson Therapy's message: now in her 70s, she shows no typical signs of aging--no osteoporosis, no corrective lenses, no liver spots or wrinkles, and has more energy than women half her age!Morton Walker, D.P.M., is a respected medical journalist with seventy-four bestselling health books to his credit, and twenty-three journalism awards for his work.He is published in 32 countries, and fourteen of his titles have sold over 150,000 copies. In 1992, he received the Humanitarian Award from the American Cancer Control Society, which named him "The world's leading medical journalist specializing in holistic medicine." Dr. Walker has appeared on over 2,000 press interviews, radio programs, and television shows, including Oprah! and Live with Regis & Kathie Lee.

    But the good news is that more men are being cured of this disease than ever before. Now in a revised fourth edition, this lifesaving guide by Dr. Patrick Walsh and award-winning science writer Janet Farrar Worthington offers a message of hope to every man facing this illness. Prostate cancer is a different disease in every man--which means that the right treatment varies for each person. Public awareness for this disease has transformed treatment and opened up new avenues of research; rapid advances in knowledge are being translated in new recommendations for management. In this book, Dr. Walsh will address questions such as: What causes prostate cancer? Your risk factors, including heredity, diet, and environment. Can I prevent prostate cancer? How some simple changes in your diet and lifestyle can help prevent or delay the disease. Does prostate cancer need to be treated at all? This hot-button issue is vital for men to understand. How do I know if I have prostate cancer? An explanation of the recently refined and expanded recommendations. How can my prostate cancer be treated? The pros and cons of new technologies and new information on focal therapy.

    The fact is that heartburn is caused by too little stomach acid -- not too much, as many doctors profess. As explained in this book, the current practice of reducing stomach acid may be a temporary fix, but this fix comes at a cost to our long-term health that is being ignored by the pharmaceutical companies, the FDA, and the thousands of physicians that prescribe anti-acid drugs like Prilosec, Tagamet, Zantac, Pepcid, and others.

    It shows how to access and trust the wisdom your body has to offer.

    Dr. Walter Willett’s research is rooted in studies that tracked the health of dieters over twenty years, and in this groundbreaking book, he critiques the carbohydrate-laden diet proposed by the USDA. Exposing the problems of popular diets such as the Zone, South Beach, and Atkins, Dr. Willett offers eye-opening research on the optimum ratio of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, and the relative importance of various food groups and supplements. Find out how to choose wisely between different types of fats, which fruits and vegetables provide the best health insurance, and the proportions of each to integrate into their daily diet.

    It has a long standing reputation for being comprehensive, yet easy for students to understand and follow. The Canadian edition features information on Candian inspection and grading of meat, poultry, seafood, dairy products, and eggs.

    Arranged in alphabetical order, this resource incorporates authoritative information on common names, pronunciations, scientific names, origins, uses (reported and investigational), forms, dosages, contraindications, side effects and adverse reactions, interactions with herbs, drugs, foods, and lab tests, client considerations, pharmacology (pharmacokinetics, chemical components and actions) and references for every drug. With the increased usage of herbal therapies enjoyed by individuals, this handbook is packed with easy-to-find herbal information and is a must-have for any clinician.Features detailed information of over 300 commonly used herbal products and natural supplementsNotes safety information from both the FDA and the American Herbal Product Association for each herb.Provides current, reliable, unbiased information, based on the German E Commission and other authoritative clinical sources.Includes up-to-date references for each individual herb with specific sources cited for doses, research, interactions, and pharmacokinetics.Features alerts to highlight critical information.Includes a unique, comprehensive Table of Contents with user-friendly cross-references for herbs with descriptive names (i.e. black hellebore/hellebore, black).Organizes herbs A-Z by common name of herbal product in natural order.Presents information in a proven, quick reference format similar to Mosby's Nursing Drug Reference.Provides an introductory chapter detailing key information on current issues with research, supply, harvest, manufacturer, storage, shelf life, and special population considerations for usage of herbals and supplements in general.Includes an Herbal Resources appendix listing useful websites and organizations in the herbal industry.Provides a Glossary of herbal terms to clarify dose and form terminology unique to herbals and natural supplements.Includes a Botanical Atlas illustrating various plant types and parts used in herbal preparations.Offers a comprehensive index containing all common and botanical names for herbals and natural supplements as well as all of the disorders that they are used to treat.Lists Poison Centers to aid in obtaining help quickly for potentially lethal use of plant products.Includes a Pediatric Herbal Use appendix with general guidelines and cautions regarding use of herbs in children.Provides an appendix listing many of the programs in the United States and Canada that offer training in complementary and alternative medicine.Offers endangered species information for rare and endangered herbs that should not be harvested.Highlights herbs not safe to ingest with a new Do Not Use Internally icon.Provides a pronunciation guide for common herb names to better familiarize with herbs currently in use.Features a Drug-Herb Interaction Table to supply information on known drug-herb interactions.Identifies Herb-Lab Test Interferences in each herb monograph to supply information on known herbal interferences on most lab tests in use today.A second color highlights critical information and makes it easier to find relevant information quickly.Features detailed information for approximately 20 new herbal products and natural supplements, including androstenedione, beta-carotene, calcium, folic acid, glutamine, and more.Includes new precautions, alerts, interactions, dosages, and client considerations to promote safe use of herbs and supplements.

    They learn that good eating habits are important for health and fitness. Titles in the enlightening and entertaining Why Should I? series of picture storybooks answer questions that younger boys and girls are likely to ask about a wide range of topics. Part of every child's development consists of asking questions about themselves, their friends and neighbors, and their surroundings. Why Should I? books help them discover good answers. Kids will be attracted by the amusing color illustrations on every page, and parents and teachers will appreciate the note at the back of each book offering further suggestions on answering children's questions.

    Readers are given affordable and effective teachings on how to gain control of their health and take responsibility for their own well-being. Everyone who has put Ehret's simple diet and lifestyle changes into practice has experienced profound, positive results.

    You will learn and understand the effects total calories, types of calories and exercise exert on body fat loss and body fat inhibition. The author covers 8 important topics in 11 chapters. The topics include: *Physiology of Weight Loss *Calories *Carbohydrates, Protein and Fat *Fat Storing Foods *Hormones *Drugs *Diets *Exercise

    One of today's most celebrated and respected advocates of healthful eating, Dr. Barnard reveals how to use food to literally activate your thin genes and suppress your fat genes.

    Capturing her mother's "a pinch of this" technique, she has re-created recipes for everything from Arabic Bread, Lentil Soup, and Eggplant Salad, to Baked Fish with Tahini Sauce, Supreme Lamb Stew with Kibbi, and the classic Cucumber Yogurt Salad.

    While addressing the specific needs of those with a diagnosis of cancer, Varona explores the key factors that science and experience have shown to influence the path of prevention and recovery. Grounded in documented research from leading medical institutions - along with studies of the world's healthiest populations - nutrition educator Verne Varona has developed a breakthrough nutritional and lifestyle programme for immunity building and cancer prevention and recovery. This book provides detailed diet and lifestyle modifications that will reinforce the body's immunity and reduce cell-damage to an absolute minimum. While the bulk of this book is devoted to physical nutrition, eating the right foods is not the whole picture. No matter what course of treatment a patient may choose, clinical research and anecdotal testimony have shown that those who have embraced a range of self-healing choices not only see a positive impact on their physical and psychological well-being but inevitably enhance their chances of survival. The most influential of these choices are: life purpose; positive attitude; managing stress; sense of humor; love and social support; emotional expression; and faith. Along with good nutrition, a healthy lifestyle, and physical exercise, these choices contribute to a more comprehensive and complete healing.

    It's full of mouthwatering stories, jokes, recipes, rumors, and facts, and a supermarket of zany illustrations. Definitely food for thought.

    Shows you: how to balance your hormonal system to positively affect weight, motivation, sleep patterns and cognitive abilities; how to jump start your health with the seven-day 'World's Best Diet'; the 17 bioenergetic foods to eat daily; how food affects your mood at breakfast, lunch and dinner; and, more.

    Serving-size information makes healthful food choices quick and easy.