"Raw Emotions" by Angela Stokes merges raw food advocacy with emotional healing, offering a roadmap to break destructive eating patterns by addressing the psychological roots of overeating — not just dietary habits. Stokes emphasizes releasing suppressed emotions through exercises like journaling and meditation, helping readers identify triggers (e.g., stress, boredom) and replace them with healthier … Continue reading “Raw Emotions” by Angela Stokes: A transformative guide to healing through food and self-discovery
“The Food Doctor”: A nutritional roadmap to holistic health
"The Food Doctor" explores the deep connection between diet and health, emphasizing how food can heal both the body and mind. It challenges traditional views on mental health by linking gut health, mood and cognitive function to dietary choices. The first section focuses on nutrition's impact on mental well-being, while the second offers practical dietary … Continue reading “The Food Doctor”: A nutritional roadmap to holistic health
BrightLearn – Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal by Phyllis A. Balch
Phyllis A. Balch identifies poor nutrition education, limited access to healthy foods and apathy toward self-care as key contributors to chronic diseases. She stresses balance in diet, noting that even essential substances (like water) can be toxic in excess. The book critiques the divide between conventional and nutritional medicine, advocating for collaboration instead of competition. … Continue reading BrightLearn – Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal by Phyllis A. Balch
“The Virgin Diet”: A 7-day journey to shed pounds and uncover food intolerance
"The Virgin Diet" focuses on eliminating seven high-F.I. foods (gluten, soy, dairy, eggs, corn, peanuts, sugar/artificial sweeteners) that may cause subtle but damaging reactions like inflammation, bloating and weight gain, even in seemingly healthy foods. Participants often lose seven lbs in seven days and up to 10 lbs in 21 days without cutting calories or … Continue reading “The Virgin Diet”: A 7-day journey to shed pounds and uncover food intolerance
A comprehensive exploration of nature’s nutritional powerhouses: KV Peter’s “Phytochemistry of Fruits and Vegetables”
KV Peter's "Phytochemistry of Fruits and Vegetables" serves as a crucial link between traditional horticulture and contemporary scientific advancements, focusing on sustainable agriculture and nutritional security. The book highlights the transformation of horticulture from a traditional practice rooted in ancient civilizations to a major economic driver, with global horticultural crop production skyrocketing from 25 million … Continue reading A comprehensive exploration of nature’s nutritional powerhouses: KV Peter’s “Phytochemistry of Fruits and Vegetables”
Gene Logsdon unveils the flavor, beauty and smart economics powerhouse in your garden
In "Successful Berry Growing," Gene Logsdon writes that berries offer unmatched flavor, beauty and financial rewards with minimal effort. Homegrown varieties surpass store-bought in taste and cost-efficiency, yielding bountiful harvests for personal or small-scale commercial use. Beyond fruit production, berry plants enhance gardens aesthetically. Blueberries blaze with red fall foliage, strawberries make charming borders, and … Continue reading Gene Logsdon unveils the flavor, beauty and smart economics powerhouse in your garden
The secrets of healthful living: A deep dive into nature’s pharmacy with Joseph M. Kadans
Joseph M. Kadans' "Encyclopedia of Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts and Seeds for Healthful Living" is a comprehensive resource that emphasizes the profound impact of natural foods on health, urging readers to make informed dietary choices. The book highlights the critical roles of vitamins and amino acids in bodily functions, such as hormone production, stress management and … Continue reading The secrets of healthful living: A deep dive into nature’s pharmacy with Joseph M. Kadans
Paul Pitchford’s “Healing with Whole Foods” reveals the transformative power of food
Paul Pitchford's "Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition" blends ancient Eastern dietary wisdom with modern nutritional science, presenting food as medicine and emphasizing personalized dietary choices for optimal health. The book introduces key principles like yin-yang (detoxifying vs. building foods) and the Principle of Extremes, illustrating how dietary balance mirrors natural equilibrium … Continue reading Paul Pitchford’s “Healing with Whole Foods” reveals the transformative power of food
Harnessing nature’s pharmacy: “Prevention’s New Foods for Healing” unveils the healing power of common foods
Selene Yeager's "Prevention's New Foods for Healing" is the result of over two years of research, combining scientific journal analysis and interviews with food experts to highlight the medicinal properties of common foods. The book introduces "vitamins of tomorrow," such as flavonoids, sulforaphane and alpha-carotene, which are transforming our understanding of food from basic nutrition … Continue reading Harnessing nature’s pharmacy: “Prevention’s New Foods for Healing” unveils the healing power of common foods
The water cure: Unveiling the hidden link between dehydration, obesity, cancer and depression
Dr. F. Batmanghelidj proposes that chronic dehydration is a fundamental factor linking obesity, cancer and depression, suggesting that inadequate water intake triggers physiological responses detrimental to health. The body, composed of about 60% water, enters survival mode when dehydrated, leading to fat accumulation as a means to store energy. This can result in weight gain … Continue reading The water cure: Unveiling the hidden link between dehydration, obesity, cancer and depression
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 