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9780743442268

Food As Medicine : How to Use Diet, Vitamins, Juices, and Herbs for a Healthier, Happier, and Longer Life

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  • ISBN13:

    9780743442268

  • ISBN10:

    0743442261

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2002-12-31
  • Publisher: Atria
  • Purchase Benefits
List Price: $26.00

Summary

Food is the original medicine. Food is the best medicine.

From Dr. Dharma Singh Khalsa, acclaimed author of the national bestseller Meditation as Medicine, comes Food as Medicine -- a remarkable book that balances both of Dr. Khalsa's specialties by advising readers on how to achieve maximum health from simply eating responsibly and well.

Grounded in medical science, Food as Medicine is a pragmatic and accessible reference for anyone seeking guidance on healthy eating or simple food remedies. Dr. Khalsa begins by setting readers on the right nutritional path -- regardless of their current eating habits -- and explains how to go organic, how to use natural organic juices and foods as medicine, and how special-food diets can help reverse the progress or diminish the symptoms of certain diseases, such as Alzheimer's or Hepatitis C.

The book is filled with interesting food facts: Blueberries can increase brain longevity through their ability to help release dopamine in the brain. Kiwi fruit, because of its high levels of disease-fighting antioxidants and phytonutrients, is said to be an excellent source in battling cancer and heart disease. Pears, with their high content of certain minerals and fibers, can help prevent fibroid tumors.

Drawing on Dr. Khalsa's own life experience as well as patient case histories, Food as Medicine outlines the seven principles of "The Khalsa Plan," details information on his other nutritional plans designed to target specific ailments, and lays out dozens of delicious, time-tested recipes that promote overall health and well-being.

Author Biography

Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D., a leading voice in the field of integrative medicine, is board-certified in anesthesiology, pain management, and anti-aging medicine. President and medical director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Foundation in Tucson, he lectures and consults worldwide. He is the author of Meditation as Medicine, The Pain Cure, and Brain Longevity.

Food as Medicine was chosen as a main selection of the One Spirit Book Club.

Table of Contents

PART 1 The Cutting Edge of Medicine
Spiritual Nutrition
3(9)
What Signals Are You Sending to Your Body?
12(10)
Phytonutrients: How Vegetables and Fruits Act as Medicine
22(5)
Vegetables as Medicine
27(12)
Fruit as Medicine
39(11)
Beyond the Rainbow of Vegetables and Fruit
50(13)
From Pyramids to Principles
63(7)
The First Principle: Detoxify Your Body with Colon Therapy and Fasting
70(13)
The Second Principle: Go Organic
83(4)
The Third Principle: Limit or Eliminate Genetically Engineered Foods
87(8)
The Fourth Principle: Eat Clean Protein
95(13)
The Fifth Principle: Discover Juicing and Supplements
108(16)
The Sixth Principle: Cook Consciously and Eat Mindfully
124(4)
The Seventh Principle: Make the Transition
128(12)
Basic Yoga Nutritional Therapy Recipes
140(17)
PART 2 Eat This for That
Addictions
157(5)
Allergies
162(4)
Anti-Aging
166(14)
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
180(4)
Brain: Age-Associated Memory Impairment (AAMI), Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), and Alzheimer's Disease
184(6)
Cancer Prevention and Treatment
190(6)
Children's Health
196(4)
Chronic Fatigue
200(4)
Chronic Pain: Arthritis, Backache or Sciatica, Fibromyalgia, and Headache
204(10)
Cleansing and Detoxification
214(3)
Depression
217(4)
Diabetes
221(4)
Digestive Health: Gallbladder, Stomach (Acid and Ulcers), Liver, and Colon (Inflammation, Constipation, and Hemorrhoids)
225(7)
Heart Disease, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol
232(11)
HIV and AIDS
243(4)
Immune Health
247(3)
Kidney Disease
250(3)
Lung Disease: Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, including Emphysema and Bronchitis
253(3)
Men's Health: Impotence and Prostate Problems
256(5)
Skin Disorders: Acne and Aging
261(4)
Spiritual Growth
265(3)
Stress and Anxiety
268(4)
Thyroid
272(3)
Weight Loss
275(4)
Women's Health: Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Menopause, Osteoporosis, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), and Uterine Fibroids
279(8)
Appendix A The Phytonutrient Effects of Common Foods 287(2)
Appendix B Portion Sizes of Foods by Categories 289(12)
Appendix C Samples of Vegetarian Sources of Protein and Other Products, Listed by Manufacturer 301(4)
Appendix D Equipment and Utensils 305(2)
Appendix E Resources 307(8)
Notes and References 315(20)
Acknowledgments 335(1)
Index 336

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