The Best of Health is a compilation and condensation of the best and most important health and nutrition books of the last 50 years. It shows the evolution of views on holistic health practices.It presents a balanced view of the natural health phenomenon, including diet, exercise, vitamins and minerals, specific diseases and the mind/body connection. Its format of short synopses acts as a guide to the many books on nutrition available. This saves the consumer time and money ? they read the condensations in The Best of Health and use them to evaluate which approaches they wish to study in more depth.

It's sometimes called a hidden epidemic: One in ten Americans--more than twenty million people, most of them women--has a thyroid disorder. At any given time, millions of people have an undiagnosed thyroid disorder and experience a chronic mental anguish that almost certainly arises from the very same source. Yet many primary-care doctors still don't recognize the importance of the thyroid in mind-body health--and its especially crucial role in women's well-being. The Thyroid Solution is a must-read for anyone who suffers from a thyroid condition. It's the first mind-body approach to identifying and curing thyroid imbalances. Written by a medical pioneer and leading authority in the field of thyroid research, this groundbreaking book offers Dr. Ridha Arem's practical program for maintaining thyroid health through diet, exercise, and stress control--and through his revolutionary medical plan, which combines two types of hormone treatments with astounding results. Inside you'll discover - The thyroid basics--what it is, where it is, what it does - How thyroid hormones affect the brain and alter mood, emotions, and behavior leading to brain fog, weight gain, loss of libido, infertility, anxiety, and depression - What tests to ask your doctor to give you--and what they mean - The vital connection between stress and thyroid imbalance - The benefits of antioxidants and essential fatty-acid foods and supplements - How to recognize and cure the deep and lingering effects of a thyroid imbalance Filled with remarkable patient histories and interviews that document the dramatic results of Dr. Arem's bold new treatments, The Thyroid Solution now gives you and yourdoctor the tools you need to live a life with peace of mind . . . and body.

The medical industry continues to tell us that conventional medicine is the only way to treat all of our health issues. For too many people, however, these treatments do little more than spend money. But there are alternatives. For decades, the use of natural enzymes has been studied and evaluated. The Enzyme Cure is a comprehensive guide for everyone who wishes to learn more about treating health problems with enzymes. The Enzyme Cure teaches you how to use plant enzymes to help reverse asthma, cancer, diabetes, herpes, kidney stones, menopausal symptoms, weight problems, and dozens of other common disorders. It not only details the enzymes that should be used for each condition, but also guides you in treating many underlying problems through diet and lifestyle changes. If you have ever wanted safe and effective medical alternatives, ever wished that doctors would provide new solutions instead of more prescriptions, The Enzyme Cure is for you.

Offers a nutritional program that utilizes the healing powers of organic fruits and vegetables to reverse the effects of cancer and other illnesses.

An updated and expanded edition of a trusted resource, which explains how to use diet, exercise, stress control, and hormone treatments to maintain thyroid health The Thyroid Solution is a must-read for anyone who suffers from thyroid disease. Written by a medical pioneer and leading authority in the field of thyroid research, this groundbreaking book offers Dr. Ridha Arem’s practical program for maintaining thyroid health through diet, exercise, and stress control—and through his revolutionary medical plan, which combines two types of hormone treatments and produces astounding results. This revised edition includes information on • the discovered links between thyroid issues and fatigue • a unique treatment program to overcome the physical and mental effects of thyroid disease • the best ways to combat Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease • optimal treatment of thyroid imbalance before, during, and after pregnancy • strategies to minimize cardiovascular risks related to thyroid disease • how thyroid hormone affects weight, metabolism, and eating behavior Featuring a thyroid- and immune-system-friendly diet for healthy and successful weight loss, inspiring patient histories, and interviews that document the dramatic success of Dr. Arem’s bold new treatments, The Thyroid Solution remains the essential resource for doctors and patients on maintaining thyroid and immune-system wellness. Praise for The Thyroid Solution “Dr. Arem uncovers the root causes of thyroid disease and lays out an innovative program to help you overcome thyroid dysfunction.”—Amy Myers, M.D. “Clear, comprehensive, and incredibly useful . . . the best thyroid resource I have ever read.”—Kathleen DesMaisons, Ph.D., author of Your Last Diet! “Quite simply the best thyroid book on the market today . . . Dr. Arem validates what I have found in my practice for more than twenty years, especially the importance of T3. I highly recommend this book.”—Elizabeth Lee Vliet, M.D., author of Screaming to Be Heard: Hormone Connections Women Suspect . . . and Doctors Still Ignore

In this bestselling guide, discover the healing power of diet and nutrition as an alternative therapy to help you heal from cancer and other ailments. With over 300,000 copies sold, The Gerson Therapy paved the way for alternative cancer treatments and has successfully treated cancer, hepatitis, migraines, arthritis, heart disease, emphysema, and autoimmune diseases with a revolutionary all-natural program. For years, the traditional medical establishment has called these chronic or life-threatening diseases incurable. But now, The Gerson Therapy® offers hope for those seeking relief from hundreds of different diseases. One of the first alternative cancer therapies, The Gerson Therapy® has successfully treated thousands of patients for over 60 years and has clinic locations around the country. In this definitive natural cancer and chronic illness guide, alternative medicine therapist Charlotte Gerson and medical journalist Morton Walker reveal the powerful healing effects of nutrition, organic foods, food preparation, meal planning, and supplements combined to treat a variety of ailments. The Gerson Therapy® shows you: • How to beat cancer by changing your body chemistry • Special juicing techniques for maximum healing • How to conquer symptoms of allergies, obesity, high blood pressure, HIV, lupus, and other chronic illnesses • Which supplements will strengthen your immune system • How to prepare delicious, healthy foods using Gerson-approved recipes included in the book • And much more! This unique resource will help and inspire everyone who has ever said, “I want to get well. Just show me how.” The Gerson Therapy® offers a powerful, time-tested healing option that has worked for others—

With 50 pages of new material, the latest edition of this guide presents additional evidence that modern medicine's continuing reliance on antibiotics as a prime weapon against illness deserves rethinking. Here the authors suggest many natural methods to strengthen the body's immune system.

Covering preventive, non-invasive, and natural treatments, Textbook of Natural Medicine, 4th Edition offers more than just alternative medicine. It promotes an integrated practice that can utilize natural medicine, traditional Western medicine, or a combination of both in a comprehensive, scientific treatment plan. Based on a combination of philosophy and clinical studies, Textbook of Natural Medicine helps you provide health care that identifies and controls the underlying causes of disease, is supportive of the body's own healing processes, and is considerate of each patient's unique biochemistry. Internationally known authors Joseph Pizzorno and Michael Murray include detailed pharmacologic information on herbs and supplements, plus evidence-based coverage of diseases and conditions to help you make accurate diagnoses and provide effective therapy. Comprehensive, unique coverage makes this book the gold standard in natural medicine. A scientific presentation includes the science behind concepts and treatments, and discusses Western medical treatments and how they can work with natural medicine in a comprehensive treatment plan; if natural medicine is not effective, this book recommends the Western treatment. Coverage of pharmacology of natural medicines includes the uses and potential dangers of nearly 80 herbal medicines, special nutrients, and other natural agents, addressing topics such as general information, chemical composition, history, pharmacology, clinical applications dosage, and toxicology. In-depth, evidence-based coverage of 73 diseases and conditions includes key diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology of diseases, and therapeutic rationales. Coverage of potential interactions between drugs, herbs, and supplements ensures the safest possible use for each of 79 herbs and supplements. Diagnostic procedures include practical, easy-to-follow descriptions of evidence-based techniques plus discussions of clinical application of diet analysis, food allergy testing, immune function assessment, fatty acid profiling, hair mineral analysis, and other diagnostic approaches. Common therapeutic modalities are described and reviewed, including botanical medicine, nutritional therapy, therapeutic fasting, exercise therapy, hydrotherapy, counseling, acupuncture, homeopathy, and soft tissue manipulation. Coverage of syndromes and therapies helps in understanding the underlying causes of diseases by discussing topics such as food reactions, functional toxicology, sports nutrition, stress management, and breathing pattern disorders. Coverage of the philosophy of natural medicine includes its history and background, with discussions of toxicity, detoxification, and scientific documentation of the healing actions of nature and natural substances. Internationally known authors Joseph Pizzorno and Michael Murray and more than 90 expert contributors provide material that is up to date, accurate, and informed. More than 10,000 research literature citations show that the content is based on science rather than opinions or anecdotes. 13 useful appendices offer quick lookup of frequently used charts, handouts, and information. New chapters are included on hot topics such as female infertility, medicinal mushrooms, natural products and quality control, pregnancy health and primary prevention, and Vitamin K; new appendices include a supplier certification questionnaire and cervical escharotics treatment. Thorough updates ensure that you use only the most current research and provide the most effective treatment of patients. Tabs in Specific Health Problems section separate more than 70 alphabetized diseases/conditions. One convenient volume replaces the cumbersome two-volume set for easy, convenient reference. Electronic access is available via Pageburst, making it easy to search topics, drugs, herbs and supplements, and diseases and conditions. Sold separately.

Most people today are aging too rapidly and are dying from illnesses that could be prevented! Judy Lindberg McFarland wants to help readers prevent all the degenerative diseases and illnesses that accompany aging and the heartaches resulting from the loss of one's health.In Aging Without Growing Old, men and women of all ages will find out how to become healthy through natural and nutritional means. They'll learn how to enjoy greater health no matter how old they are and how to slow the aging process down to a crawl. It is possible to start defying your age with the essential information found in this book!

Want to be able to trust your kids around a full cookie jar? Want your kids to say “no” to McDonald’s and actually choose to eat something else? Want your kid to be able to eat whatever they want without ever worrying about their weight? With 'Food Ninjas: How to Raise Your Kids to be Lean, Mean, Eating Machines,' this reality is just a small step away. It is THE roadmap for raising your children to be the “lucky” ones who can eat whatever they want, whenever they want, and be lean and healthy as a result. It is about stepping out of the way and allowing a child to develop a healthy relationship with food, an optimal metabolic rate, and eat and drink based on their internal, instinctual cues, even while eating a modern diet. You will no longer have to control, bribe, struggle, or fight your children to eat this or eat that. 'Food Ninjas' is the answer for how kids and adults alike can eat in the most casual, intuitive, and carefree way possible with excellent health to go along with it