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Elizabeth Lipski, Ph.D. , is a clinical nutritionist in private practice as well as a sought-after lecturer and has been featured in the media.
Foreword | p. ix |
Preface | p. xi |
Acknowledgments | p. xiii |
Introduction: Who Can Benefit from This Book? | p. xv |
The American Way of Life Is Hazardous to Our Health | p. 1 |
Food and the Environment | p. 6 |
Food Preparation and Technology | p. 7 |
Food Additives | |
The Microwave | |
Genetic Engineering | |
Food Irradiation | |
The Changing American Lifestyle | p. 12 |
Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers | |
Antibiotics | |
Pollution and Environmental Toxins | |
The Will to Change | p. 14 |
A Voyage Through the Digestive System | p. 17 |
You Aren't Only What You Eat | p. 18 |
A Guided Tour Through the Digestive System | p. 21 |
The Brain | |
The Mouth | |
The Esophagus | |
The Stomach: The Body's Blender | |
Small Intestine | |
The Pancreas | |
Gut-Associated Lymphatic Tissue (GALT) | |
Gut Serotonin | |
The Liver: The Body's Fuel Filter | |
The Gallbladder: A Holding Tank for Bile | |
The Large Intestine or Colon | |
The Bugs in Your Body: Intestinal Flora | p. 37 |
The Many Benefits of Intestinal Flora | p. 40 |
Probiotic Bacteria Help Us in Many Ways | |
Not All Intestinal Bacteria Are Friendly | p. 48 |
Prebiotics | p. 48 |
Foods and Herbs That Enhance Intestinal Flora | p. 50 |
Probiotic Supplements | p. 52 |
Dosage | |
Dysbiosis: A Good Neighborhood Gone Bad | p. 55 |
What Causes Dysbiosis? | p. 62 |
Patterns of Dysbiosis | p. 65 |
Putrefaction Dysbiosis | |
Fermentation Dysbiosis | |
Deficiency Dysbiosis | |
Sensitization Dysbiosis | |
Candida: The Masquerader | p. 68 |
Leaky Gut Syndrome: The Systemic Consequences of Faulty Digestion | p. 81 |
What Causes Leaky Gut Syndrome? | p. 86 |
Chronic Stress | |
Dysbiosis | |
Environmental Contaminants | |
Overconsumption of Alcoholic Beverages | |
Poor Food Choices | |
Use of Medication | |
Restoring Gut Integrity | p. 88 |
Food and Environmental Sensitivities | p. 89 |
Lectins | p. 93 |
Elimination-Provocation Diet | p. 94 |
Functional Medicine and Functional Testing | p. 97 |
Acid-Alkaline Balance and pH Testing | p. 98 |
Home pH Testing | |
Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis (CDSA) | p. 106 |
Parasitology Testing | p. 107 |
Elimination-Provocation Food Sensitivity Testing | p. 114 |
Food Allergy/Sensitivity Testing | p. 115 |
Leaky Gut Syndrome or Intestinal Permeability Testing | p. 116 |
Heidelberg Capsule Test | p. 116 |
Functional Liver Profile Testing | p. 117 |
Indican Test | p. 119 |
Lactose Intolerance Testing | p. 119 |
Hair Analysis | p. 121 |
Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth Test | p. 121 |
Electrical Acupuncture Voltage (EAV) Testing | p. 122 |
Organic Acid Testing | p. 123 |
Moving Toward a Wellness Lifestyle | p. 125 |
First Things First: Detoxification | p. 131 |
Detoxification Programs | p. 134 |
Fruit and Vegetable Cleansing | p. 134 |
Metabolic Cleansing | p. 136 |
Vitamin C Flush | p. 137 |
Low-Temperature Saunas and Steams | p. 138 |
Diet Means "A Way of Living" | p. 145 |
Clean Out the Pantry | p. 146 |
Rules for Eating, Cooking, and Shopping | p. 148 |
Eat Local Foods in Season | |
The Life in Foods Gives Us Life | |
Plan Ahead: Carry Food with You | |
Eat Small, Frequent Meals to Sustain Even Energy Levels | |
Eat When You Are Hungry; Stop When You Are Satisfied | |
Relax While Eating | |
Choose Organically Grown Foods Whenever Possible | |
Eat as Many Fruits and Vegetables as Possible | |
Eat Lean Protein Including High EPA and DHA Fish One to Two Times a Week | |
Drink Clean Water | |
Respect Your Own Biochemical Uniqueness | |
Increase High-Fiber Foods | |
A Guide to Buying Food | p. 160 |
Cereals and Grains | |
Eggs | |
Fish and Seafood | |
Seaweeds | |
Meat and Poultry | |
Oils, Nuts, and Seeds | |
Shopping List | p. 164 |
Fruits and Vegetables | |
Legumes (Beans and Peas) | |
Whole Grains | |
Whole Grain Breads | |
Breads and Pastas | |
Cereals | |
Dairy Products and Eggs | |
Fish and Seafood | |
Meats and Poultry | |
Beverages | |
Oils, Nuts, and Seeds | |
Condiments | |
Natural Therapies for Common Digestive Problems | p. 171 |
Mouth | p. 173 |
Bad Breath or Halitosis | |
Cheilosis or Cracks in the Corners of the Mouth and Lips | |
Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease | |
Mouth Ulcers or Canker Sores | |
Thrush | |
Tongue Problems | |
Esophagus | p. 183 |
Belching or Eructation | |
Heartburn or Gastric Reflux and Hiatal Hernia | |
Barrett's Esophagus | |
Stomach | p. 190 |
Gastric Hypofunction or Hypochlorhydria | |
Gastric Ulcers and Gastritis | |
Liver | p. 203 |
Hepatitis | |
Cirrhosis | |
Pancreas | p. 218 |
Gallbladder | p. 220 |
Gallstones | |
Small Intestine | p. 226 |
Flatulence or Intestinal Gas | |
Parasites | |
Celiac Disease, Sprue, or Gluten Intolerance | |
Colon or Large Intestine | p. 240 |
Constipation | |
Diarrhea | |
Diverticular Disease | |
Irritable Bowel Syndrome | |
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis | |
Hemorrhoids | |
Natural Therapies for the Diverse Consequences of Faulty Digestion | p. 279 |
Arthritis | p. 280 |
Osteoarthritis | |
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) | |
Psoriatic Arthritis | |
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) | |
Asthma | p. 300 |
Behcet's Disease (BD) | p. 305 |
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | p. 311 |
Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis | p. 321 |
Fibromyalgia | p. 329 |
Food and Environmental Sensitivities | p. 337 |
Migraine Headaches | p. 343 |
Psoriasis | p. 351 |
Schizophrenia | p. 358 |
Scleroderma | p. 362 |
Resources | p. 371 |
References | p. 375 |
Index | p. 439 |
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