Get Healthy Now! A Complete Guide to Prevention, Treatment, and Healthy Living

by Null, Gary; McDonald, Amy

• ISBN13: 9781888363975
• ISBN10: 1888363975
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-03-09
• Publisher: Seven Stories Press

Summary

Nutritionist Gary Null has a proactive approach to healthcare that focuses on reaching optimal health through sensible diet and exercise. This accessible work leads readers through everything they need to know when maintaining good health or recovering from illness. An encyclopedic guide to alternative healthcare, it covers prevention, nutrition, and treatment options, and includes special sections which address the specific needs of women, children, and seniors.

Author Biography

Nutritionist and natural-living advocate GARY NULL is one of America's leading health and fitness writers. The author of dozens of books and hundreds of medical articles, Null’s film documentaries on the politics of health have won awards around the world, and his daily and weekly radio broadcasts educate millions on nutrition-based approaches to wellness and disease prevention.

Table of Contents

Back to the Basics: What is Nutrition?
"You Are What You Eat"	p. 11
Carbohydrates	p. 19
Fats	p. 26
Protein	p. 33
Vitamins	p. 42
Minerals	p. 54
Water, Air, Enzymes, and Antioxidants	p. 61
Diet and Digestion	p. 65
Taking Charge of Your Health
Detoxification	p. 73
Exercise and Weight Management	p. 87
A Beginner's Weight Management Diet	p. 108
Vegetarian Rotation Diet and Recipes	p. 115
Guide to Natural Foods	p. 141
Bringing Herbs into Your Daily Life	p. 166
Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being
Depression	p. 187
Addiction	p. 203
Anxiety Disorders	p. 215
Eating Disorders	p. 222
Insomnia	p. 240
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders	p. 245
Schizophrenia	p. 248
Childhood Disorders	p. 254
Musculoskeletal Fitness
Pain Management	p. 275
Arthritis	p. 288
Osteoporosis	p. 325
Repetitive Strain Injuries	p. 333
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction	p. 341
Foot and Leg Care
Healthy Feet and Legs For a Lifetime	p. 347
Common Foot and Leg Problems	p. 366
Heart, Blood, and Circulation
Heart Disease	p. 385
Stroke	p. 419
Chelation Therapy	p. 422
Anemia	p. 432
Allergy, Asthma, and Environmental Illness
Environmental Illness	p. 441
Food Allergies	p. 458
Asthma	p. 471
Allergies in Children	p. 476
Cancer Prevention and Treatment
Cancer Overview	p. 485
Cancer Therapy: Boosting the Immune System	p. 493
Cancer Therapy: Rebuilding the Body's Biochemistry	p. 509
Cancer Therapy: Whole-Body Approaches	p. 520
Chronic and Degenerative Conditions
Digestive Disorders	p. 543
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	p. 558
Diabetes	p. 574
AIDS	p. 588
Migraines	p. 606
Multiple Sclerosis	p. 617
Parkinson's Disease	p. 622
Alzheimer's Disease	p. 627
Women's Health
Menstrual and Hormonal Concerns	p. 635
Sexual Dysfunction in Women	p. 653
Pregnancy	p. 657
Female Infertility	p. 680
Endometriosis	p. 690
Infections and Diseases	p. 698
Breast Cancer and Other Breast Diseases	p. 726
Cervical Dysplasia, Fibroids, and Reproductive System Cancers	p. 745
Menopause	p. 758
Of Special Concern to Men
Sexual Dysfunction in Men	p. 771
Male Infertility and Related Problems	p. 781
Prostate Conditons	p. 786
Aging Well
Reversing the Aging Process Naturally	p. 797
Brain Aging	p. 814
Vision Concerns	p. 823
Everyday Health for the Whole Family
The Well Baby and Child	p. 829
Natural Medicine Cabinet	p. 837
The Common Cold	p. 846
Holistic Dentistry	p. 850
Skin Care	p. 857
Hair Care	p. 866
Natural Pet Care	p. 869
Selecting an Alternative Health Practitioner
General Guidelines	p. 875
Resource Guide	p. 891
Index	p. 996
About the Author	p. 1039
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