Alan Hunter, a nutrition consultant, explains the mechanism he has identified that links weight gain to allergy; he believes that once the culprit foods are identified & removed, normal weight can be easily regained & many health benefits follow. The author shows that the thyroid gl&, which controls metabolism, is directly affected by the offending foods, which slow it down resulting in weight gain. A simple temperature testing technique can be used at home to determine your thyroid function & help you regain your ideal weight & good health. Patients who have identified their allergic foods have reported relief from life-long symptoms of ill-health, including phobias, depression, asthma, skin disorders, migraine & even stammering. ...

Dana Ullman, one of the leading advocates of homeopathic medicine, has produced a comprehensive, lucid introduction to this branch of complementary medicine, covering the history & the philosophy of homeopathy as well as scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness for a variety of conditions. A detailed discussion of the effectiveness & the limits of homeopathy in the treatment of infectious disease, allergies, chronic diseases, psychological conditions & Dental Health, as well as its applications in pregnancy & labor, women's health, pediatrics & sports medicine follows. ...

Discovering Nutrition, Third Edition is a student-friendly introduction to nutrition on a non-majors level. Coverage of material such as digestion, metabolism, chemistry, & life cycle nutrition is clearly written, accessible, & engaging to undergraduate students. ...

For decades, Dr. Jeffrey Bland has been on the cutting edge of Functional Medicine, which seeks to pinpoint & prevent the cause of illness, rather than treat its symptoms. Managing chronic diseases accounts for three quarters of our total healthcare costs, because were masking these illnesses with pills & temporary treatments, rather than addressing their underlying causes, he argues. Worse, only treating symptoms leads us down the path of further illness. In  The Disease Delusion, Dr. Bland explains what Functional Medicine is & what it can do for you. While advances in modern science have nearly doubled our lifespans in only four generations, our quality of life has not reached its full potential. Outlining the reasons why we suffer chronic diseases from asthma & diabetes to obesity, arthritis & cancer to a host of other ailments, Dr. Bland offers achievable, science-based solutions that can alleviate these common conditions & offers a roadmap for a lifetime of wellness. ...

129 difficult-to-treat medical conditions are discussed in this revolutionary reference book, documented by thousands of published studies from internationally-recognised scientific journals. Each unique protocol provides an explanation of how natural supplements work to prevent & often reverse the degenerative effects of disease & ageing. Key terms that define important concepts introduce each protocol. An easy-to read treatment summary recommends specific supplements, dosages, & additional resources. ...

A reference work for true healing, the Disease Symbology Handbook has been revised & updated! The definitive guide to how symbols reveal the real causes of disease, common physical conditions & states of mind, now has a longer & more complete list of these ailments. An almanac of Universal Guiding Principles & keys to the healing properties of the mind, nutrients, herbs & supplements, the Disease Symbology Handbook is a powerful system for healing & recovery in all aspects of life
- health, financial, social & psychological
- by using inspired teachings to reveal the root causes of physical & emotional disharmony.

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In his private practice, Joel Fuhrman, M.D., helps families transform their eating habits & recover their health. His nutrient-rich eating plan can have a significant impact on your childs resistance to dangerous infections, & a dramatic effect on reducing the occurrence of illnesses like asthma, ear infections, & allergies. Dr. Fuhrman explains how you can make sure your children are eating right to maintain a healthy mind & body, & how eating certain foods & avoiding others can positively impact your childs IQ & success in school.  He also presents the fascinating science that demonstrates that the current epidemic of adult cancers & other diseases is closely linked to what we eat in the first quarter of life. Eating well in our early years may enable us to win the war on cancer. Bolstered by this scientific evidence, he helps you do everything you can to protect your child against developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune diseases, & cancer through a solid nutritional groundwork. Featuring easy-to-prepare, kid-friendly recipes that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters, your whole family will learn to establish life-long healthful eating habits.  Harness the power of a nutrient-rich diet to ensure a lifetime free of illness & full of health! ...

This is the first English language textbook & clinical manual written specifically on the Chinese medical treatment of kidney & bladder diseases. It is based on the author's decades of experience in China & the U.S. It presents both modern Western & traditional Chinese medical views of kidney disease, & covers acute & chronic urinary tract disorders including UTIs, interstitial cystitis, nephrotic syndrome, chronic glomerulonephritis, chronic kidney failure, & more. Acupuncture & Chinese medicinal treatment strategies are given for each disease, & numerous charts & tables & extensive indexes accompany the text. ...

Dispensing with Tradition
- A Practitioners Guide to using Indian & Western Herbs the Ayurvedic Way, by Anne Mc Intyre & Michelle
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