Earl Mindell's Food as Medicine by Earl Mindell |
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Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages
Publisher: Pocket; Reprint (May 21 2002)
Read an ExcerptChapter 1: Food... It's Strong Medicine
In 400 B.C., Hippocrates, the 'father of modern medicine,' said, 'Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.' After more than 2000 years, the medical establishment has finally acknowledged that he was right: food can be strong medicine. Chapter 1: Food... It's Strong Medicine
In 400 B.C., Hippocrates, the 'father of modern medicine,' said, 'Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.' After more than 2000 years, the medical establishment has finally acknowledged that he was right: food can be strong medicine.
Book Description There is Good Medicine in Your Kitchen!
Earl Mindell's Food as Medicine clearly shows how common fruits, vegetables, grains, and fish can help you fight, prevent, or treat everything from acne to yeast infection to cardiovascular disease to osteoporosis. Check your kitchen for:
Cherries, grapes and strawberries, which may deactivate carcinogens Parsley, licorice, cereal grains, and citric fruits — they can protect against heart fisease and stroke by preventing clots Salmon, halibut, and albacore tuna — they lower cholesterol and are also useful in treatment of arthritis Cabbage, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, and soy products, which are defenses against breast cancer Apples and grapefruit — known to protect against diabetes
From fighting aging to easing menopausal symptoms, Earl Mindell's Food as Medicine is your tutor as you learn to eat right and stay healthy. About the Author  Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
For the last thirty years Dr. Mindell has researched and studied the nutrients your body needs on a daily basis to function at its best and maintain optimal health.. » More by Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
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