The Body Ecology Diet Recovering Your Health and Rebuilding Your Immunity

by Gates, Donna; Schatz, Linda

• ISBN13: 9781401935436
• ISBN10: 1401935435
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-06-15
• Publisher: Hay House Inc.

Summary

If you#x19;re experiencing discomfort, fatigue, or other symptoms that won#x19;t go away no matter what you do or how many doctors you see, chances are you#x19;re one of the millions unknowingly suffering from a systemic fungal/yeast infection, #x1C;the hidden invader.#x1D; The result of an imbalance starting in your internal ecosystem, this can be a key factor in headaches, joint and muscle pain, depression, cancer, food allergies, digestive problems, autism, and other immune-related disorders. The Body Ecology Dietreveals how to restore and maintain the #x1C;inner ecology#x1D; your body needs to function properly, and eliminate or control the symptoms that rob you of the joy of living. Tens of thousands of people have already benefited from the Body Ecology way of life- Donna Gatesshows you, step-by-step, how to eat your way to better health and well-being . . . deliciously, easily, and inexpensively! In this book, you will learn how to: use seven basic universal principles as tools to gain mastery over every health challenge you may encounter; focus on your inner ecology to create ideal digestive balance; conquer cravings with strategies for satisfying snacking and for dining away from home; and plan meals with dozens of delectable recipes, an array of menus, and detailed shopping lists.

Author Biography

Donna Gates, a nutritional consultant, author, and lecturer, has helped thousands of people overcome candidiasis and other immune-system disorders. Drawing on the best of modern medical science, ancient Chinese medicine, and naturopathy-combined with years of firsthand experience counseling clients-she created Body Ecology, her own system of health and healing. Donna regularly appears on radio shows and conducts workshops to educate the public on medicinal foods.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Donna's Story	p. xv
Linda's Story	p. xvii
Introduction: A Silent Spring Within
Outer Ecology, Inner Ecology	p. 3
Overview of the Key Principles of the Body Ecology Diet	p. 9
Tips for Success in Using the Body Ecology Diet and This Book	p. 15
How It All Started	p. 17
Principles of the Body Ecology Diet
The Principle of Expansion and Contraction	p. 29
The Principle of Acid and Alkaline	p. 35
The Principle of Uniqueness	p. 43
The Principle of Cleansing	p. 49
The Principle of Food Combining	p. 59
The Principle of 80/20	p. 71
The Principle of Step by Step	p. 77
Description of the Body Ecology Diet
What Is the Body Ecology Diet?	p. 83
Juicing	p. 109
Body Ecology's Cultured Foods	p. 119
The Magic of Kefir	p. 129
Cravings: How to Stay on The Diet	p. 147
Traveling, Eating Out, and Snacking on the Body Ecology Diet	p. 153
Rebuilding the Immune System
How to Care for Your Colon	p. 159
Special Information: Women, Men, Children	p. 177
How to Strengthen Your Immunity	p. 191
Healing at a Deeper Level: The Liver	p. 195
Creating a Bright, Healthy Future
How to Reintroduce Other Healthy Foods into Your Diet	p. 209
A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting the Body Ecology Diet	p. 215
Toward a New Science of Healing	p. 219
Blood Type
The B.E.D. View of the Blood Type Theory	p. 227
Special Foods, Recipes & Menu Suggestions
Introduction	p. 251
Tying It All Together: How to Make The Diet Work for You	p. 253
The Body Ecology Diet Soups	p. 263
Non-starchy Vegetable Soups	p. 265
Starchy Vegetable Soups	p. 269
Animal-Protein Soups	p. 272
The Body Ecology Diet Grain-like Seeds	p. 275
The Body Ecology Diet Sauces	p. 287
The Body Ecology Diet Salads and Salad Dressings	p. 295
Salad and Salad Dressing Recipes	p. 300
No-Oil Salad Dressings	p. 310
Salad Dressings with Organic, Unrefined Oil	p. 311
Introduction to Ocean Vegetables	p. 317
Ocean Vegetable Recipes	p. 322
Introduction to Stevia	p. 325
Stevia Recipes	p. 327
Introduction to Lakanto	p. 333
Lakanto Recipes	p. 337
The Body Ecology Diet Shopping List	p. 339
Bibliography	p. 347
Index	p. 351
Acknowledgments	p. 361
About the Authors	p. 363
Figures
Dr. Crook's Candida Questionnaire and Score Sheet
Expansion/Contraction Continuum
Acid/Alkaline Foods
Ups and Downs of Cleansing
Food Combining Chart
80/20 Rule #1
80/20 Rule #2
The Body Ecology Diet Menu Suggestions
Body Ecology Diet Simplified
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