Here Dr. Shinya shows how cells protect and cleanse themselves and how the trillions of bacteria that live inside us can be turned to our benefit. He clearly explains the workings of our body's rejuvenating enzymes within cells and reveals simple techniques you can use to enhance this revitalizing power, including: The Shinya Little Fast. The "tummy massage" for natural cleansing. The miracle of drinking "good" water. The "plant power" diet. It is all part of the Shinya Biozyme, a complete lifestyle, clearly explained here, that can turn trillions of microbes to your benefit and keep the "bad" microbial bugs from destroying your health. You can: Be vibrantly healthy. Attain and keep your natural weight. Be free from depression, nervous tension, or hyperactivity. Overcome allergies. Make small, easy changes for a healthy life. Features - The Microbe Factor Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction: The Coming Health Revolution 1 Part 1 The Science of Natural Immunity Chapter 1 A New View of the Human Body 5 Chapter 2 The War on Microbes 11 Chapter 3 Your Innate Immune System 37 Chapter 4 Our Big Experiment in Nutrition and Health 61 Part 2 The Shinya Biozyme Chapter 5 Rejuvenate on the Cellular Level 75 Chapter 6 The Shinya Little Fast 81 Chapter 7 The Four Groups of Nutrients in the Shinya Biozyme 85 Chapter 8 Gain Vitality from Plant Power 107 Chapter 9 Healthy Intestines Lead to Healthy Cells 123 Chapter 10 Practical Guide to Elevate Your Innate Immune Power 133 Chapter 11 Shinya Beauty Plan and Your Natural Weight 135 Chapter 12 Listen to the Voice of Your Body 151 Appendix: Dr. Shinya's 7 Golden Keys for Good Health 153 Glossary 157 Index 161 Editorial Reviews - The Microbe Factor From the Publisher Prominent Japanese-American gastroenterologist Hiromi

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    What's the prescription for success? National Geographic Explorer Dan Buettner has traveled the globe to uncover the best strategies for longevity found in the Blue Zones: places in the world where higher percentages of people enjoy remarkably long, full lives. And in this dynamic book he discloses the recipe, blending this unique lifestyle formula with the latest scientific findings to inspire easy, lasting change that may add years to your life.Buettner's colossal research effort, funded in part by the National Institute on Aging, has taken him from Costa Rica to Italy to Japan and beyond. In the societies he visits, it's no coincidence that the way people interact with each other, shed stress, nourish their bodies, and view their world yields more good years of life. You'll meet a 94-year-old farmer and self-confessed "ladies man" in Costa Rica, an 102-year-old grandmother in Okinawa, a 102-year-old Sardinian who hikes at least six miles a day, and others. By observing their lifestyles, Buettner's teams have identified critical everyday choices that correspond with the cutting edge of longevity research-and distilled them into a few simple but powerful habits that anyone can embrace.

    Michael Greger’s bestselling book, How Not to Die, presented the scientific evidence behind the only diet that can prevent and reverse many of the causes of premature death and disability. Now, The How Not to Die Cookbook puts that science into action. From Superfood Breakfast Bites to Spaghetti Squash Puttanesca to Two-Berry Pie with Pecan-Sunflower Crust, every recipe in The How Not to Die Cookbook offers a delectable, easy-to-prepare, plant-based dish to help anyone eat their way to better health.Rooted in the latest nutrition science, these easy-to-follow, stunningly photographed recipes will appeal to anyone looking to live a longer, healthier life. Featuring Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen—the best ingredients to add years to your life—The How Not to Die Cookbook is destined to become an essential tool in healthy kitchens everywhere.

    For many, chronic pain is part of an autoimmune disease, but all too often doctors turn to the same solution: painkilling drugs. But all of this medication simply isn’t helping, and as Dr. Peter Osborne, the leading authority on gluten sensitivity and food allergies has found, the real solution often lies in what you eat. In No Grain, No Pain, Dr. Osborne shows how grains wreak havoc on the body by causing tissue inflammation, creating vitamin and/or mineral deficiencies, and triggering an autoimmune response that causes the body to attack itself. But he also offers practical steps to find relief. Using his drug-free, easy-to-implement plan, you will be able to eliminate all sources of gluten and gluten-like substances, experience significant improvement in fifteen days, and eliminate pain within thirty days. No Grain, No Pain is the first book to identify diet—specifically, grain—as a leading cause of chronic suffering, and provides you with the knowledge you need to improve your health. Based on extensive research and examples culled from thousands of his satisfied patients, Dr. Osborne recommends changing your diet to achieve the relief that millions of Americans have been seeking once and for all, leading to a healthier, happier life.