Comprehensive basic nutritional concepts for improving fertility.
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Good, easy, quick read for beginners looking for the basic concepts of good nutrition for improving wellness and fertility.  May be too simple for those looking for more advanced concepts, but definitely worth scrolling over and reviewing the general fertility diet.
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This is a very practical health book that takes the most basic precepts of holistic medicine (nutrition and sleep and exercise!) and tells you what the nutrients do for you, and lists each sort of medical malady and how you can help yourself by simple, inexpensive and really, not unpleasant methods to optimize your health.

This book harks back to all kinds of ancient medical traditions, from Hippocrates and Ayurveda (essentially, let food be your medicine, and take care to sleep and exercise.)

The discussion of micronutrients and vitamins and what they specifically do is excellent; one of my doctors years ago explained to me that our cells are surrounded by liquid (the interstitial fluid, to be exact) and this liquid layer surrounding each cell contains our micronutrients; vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. These nutrients form a sort of defense system, preventing free radicals, which are damaging molecules, from entering the cells and doing damage to the DNA, for example. So by staying properly hydrated, properly nourished with quality food and good nutrients, you can keep your cells healthy and keep disease at bay. It's more complex that that--and our foods today, over-processed, full of sugar and white flour that is not supplying healthy nutrition, has to be supplemented by vitamins and minerals. Or else, as the book recommends, substitute healthier foods. The advice given here by Dr. Teitelbaum squares with what my own doctors (the ones who embrace holistics) have told me, but I think the explanation and organization of this book are much simpler and easier to understand for anyone who is trying to live a healthy life.

The discussion on sleep is important, too. It's estimated that Americans are chronically sleep deprived. The healing process of building back up the body happens while we rest, and the author reminds us that sleep is not to be underestimated as an important health component. Likewise, exercise and movement help arthritis, bone health and many other body functions--not only musculature but internal organ function as well.

This is a simple book filled with easy-to-understand information and a lot of well-organized facts about food supplements, for which I think the book is valuable on its own. But the basic tenents here (eat well, sleep well, move well) listed by what ailment is aided by and HOW, make this a very simple book to follow to improve your basic health. Highly recommended reading for anyone.
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***Received this book for free as part of Goodreads firstreads***  I really liked this book.  I've been interested in adding more vegetables to my diet for quite some time because, like most people, I know they are healthy for me.  This book discusses which vegetables are good in the following areas: fighting heart disease, fighting cancer, being kid-friendly, skin-enhancing/beautifying, slimming, good for pregnancy, fights bloating, fights stress and stress-related damage, satiety, easy to prepare, giving energy, and enhancing nutrient absorbtion when paired with other foods.  Not only does this book discuss the health benefits of different vegetables, it also gives hints for preparing them so that you leave more nutrients intact, ready for you to absorb.  The authors spotlight different vegetables in each chapter and have a list of their coordinating recipes included in the book that include that vegetable.  It makes it very handy for when you fall in love with a vegetable after reading about it and want to jump in and try it right away.

The recipe section is divided into: Breakfasts and Smoothies, Appetizers and Snacks, Soups and Salads, Mains, and Sides.  I kind of wished that there were more main dishes included, but the there are so many sides that can easily be made into a main course, or just serve with a chicken breast and be done with it.  Each of the recipes has a symbol at the top of it which helps to classify it as fighting heart disease, kid friendly, etc.  For example, if I'm looking for recipes with mood-boosting properties because I suffer from depression, its easy to see whether or not each recipe would fit the bill.

And because most people opt to include more vegetables in their diet for weight loss, there is a 10-plan for a weight loss jumpstart, belly de-bloat, and toxin flush.  I did not try the plan, but I should and probably will.

Another thing that I find important to note is that this isn't one of those veggie books that looks down its nose at meat-eaters (like me).  The book doesn't talk a lot about meat sources, except to compare how much of a vegetable you would need to eat to get the equivalent nutrient in meat because, as the authors says on a few occasions, they are choosing to focus on the vegetable aspect.  They do include eggs and cheese in some of their recipes.

I found this book informative, easy-to-read, non-judgemental, and just plain interesting.  I find that I'm definitely more motivated to eat more vegetables and know I know what to eat in order to combat some of my health problems.
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Feed Your Fertility has a variety of resources.  Part 1 is Causes of Infertility, Part 2 is Cultivating Fertility, Part 3 is Dealing with Obstacles, Part 4 is Navigating the Medical Fertility Work, and there are Appendices such as Weekly Meals and Glossary of Medical Terms.  I know in this day and age a lot of information can be found on the internet.  However, you may not be reading a credible source.  That is why for certain information I also like to have access to a published source.  It's also nice to have all the information in one place.  I feel that the book covers all the major areas about infertility and how to overcome it.  As you can imagine by the name, the main focus of the book is fertility as it relates to food.  It definitely provided me with new information.  They can only cover so much in one book so you may need or want to do further research in the different areas, but it is a good overview.  Many of the recipes and food suggestions require some extra time preparing than you can get with prepackaged food (which they recommend avoiding). For those of us fighting infertility for some time, it can be worth the extra time in the long run.  It is too soon to tell if this is going to improve my chances at pregnancy, but if nothing else, I'm going to be eating more healthy.
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Times are changing and thank goodness healthy plant-based eating is becoming a household goal. Future generations will look back in disbelief over how horrible people ate for centuries. Eating cancer/disease/heart attack causing rotting dead flesh and dairy needs to be replaced with food choices shared in this great book. This book is well laid out and teaches what's promised - the significant nutrient value and that will help babies and toddlers develop a well-rounded palate that's essential to establishing preferences to vegetables, fruit, and other "superfoods" important for proper growth and development. Every parent and grand parent should buy and share this book.
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Healthy Healing Foods is a comprehensive guide to a healthful diet and lifestyle. It provides suggestions on what we eat, how we eat and ways to promote health through our diets. The book is well organized and easy to use on a daily basis. Fruits, vegetables and grains are listed by food groups offering marketing tips, storage, preparation,nutritional value, recipes and tips on preparing most foods. It discusses disease prevention. inflammation, allergies and even alcohol.  Following the author's suggestions and feel healthier every day.
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In light of all the confusion about what foods are best for human consumption, Dr. Barnard offers science-based and sound nutrition information to set one on a path of optimal health and healing. I suggest that this book be required reading in schools, churches, places of business. As such people would be most likely to succeed in numerous ways beyond their wildest dreams.
Peace is every bite. Enjoy.
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My husband's doctor suggested that he read this book, so of course my husband bought it, handed it to me, and said, "Read this and tell me what it says!" Well, I did, and I was very impressed with the quality of this book. "YOU: The Owner's Manual" is a comprehensive overview of the different organs and systems that make up the human body. Science has never really been my thing, and I was afraid that reading this book would generate unpleasant flashbacks to my high-school biology days. That wasn't the case at all. The authors present a lot of useful information in a very humorous way, which kept me very engaged. The basic goals of this book are to educate people on how the human body works and also explain what can be done to stay healthy and lower your "RealAge" (referring to ones biological age instead of chronological age).

I like the fact that this book is geared toward the everyday person. The authors assume that the people reading the book aren't huge health or fitness nuts, and so the aim of the book is to explain how a little effort can go a long way. There are a bunch of tips on how to alter your lifestyle in small ways, and then the books explain how those small things will make a big difference in your overall health. The book also contains a bunch of interesting facts that will make for great dinner conversation. (Did you know that human beings grow a new set of eyelashes every five weeks? Were you aware that women who have sex without condoms are less likely to be depressed because semen acts as a powerful mood-altering chemical? This is fascinating stuff!)

Finally, the book includes a 10-day diet that is designed to help people jump-start a healthy lifestyle. I haven't tried the diet yet, but I'm probably going to suggest to my husband that we give it a shot. The recipes look pretty easy to make and they also sound quite tasty!

Overall, this is a fantastic book. Everyone should read it so they can learn how to protect their most important asset: themselves.
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Very well referenced, this book explains in detail complex concepts about food, medicine and nutrition,in an eAsy to understand language. If you are looking to improve your health, or are just interested in topics on diet and nutrition, this would be an interesting book to read. It is very informative, however, does not give specific recipes of wheat free dishes mentioned.
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I purchased this book because my husband and I are planning a second child.  Our daughter is now four years old, and I suffer from several problems postpartum that I have seen numerous specialists about.  I am currently under the care of an acupuncturist and am definitely benefitting from the information in this book.  I agree with the author 100% in that without the proper nutrition and suplementation, it is hard to recover from pregnancy.  Here's to a very healthy second!
286104
This author really states good nutrition in clear uncluttered ways and the importance of such a diet.  The recipes she offers are so attractive that I want to try each one of them.  This is truly Nutrition in a nutshell.
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This is a great book for anyone who wants to better understand how nutrition and natural products can help prevent health problems by building a good, healthy immune system from the beginning of life.  My children are not babies anymore, but I found that much of the information applies to our entire family, at any age.
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Very good information backed by scientific studies and the author's own experiences in the medical field. He doesn't try to sell you expensive pills or supplements just gives should advice on what to eat. The recommendations are found in the produce isle of the grocery store.

I highly recommend reading in order to improve the health of your entire family.
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Excellent book full on information. Explains why usually calcium and other supplementation do more harm than good. Describes harmful vicious cycles related to stress, excess calcium intake and poor nutrition and lack of sunlight. Talks about osteoporosis, hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue and a range of other conditions and supplements. Shows that a paradigm shift in all these areas is required to gain good health.
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In this book one explores the "nourishing value" of the thought and general energy put into the preparation of food as an integral ingredient for the overall effect food has in the human body and psyche.

The common knowledge of: 'tell me what  you eat to tell you who you are' is expended to ...and 'how it has been prepared and what kind of energy has gone into it'.

The methods/rituals offered are an enriching process into every day life, ones general health. and  the quality of living.

Certainly met my expectations!!!
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Tansy Briggs' new book on INFANT NUTRITION is well-researched by both her own experiences and her studies of healthy eating.  In it, a new mother can learn about her own nutritional needs and how to eat to help her baby's digestive system remain calm and satisfied. Possible causes of diigestive issues (such as colic) are clearly explained and alternatives suggested.  This book provides clear and helpful solutions with what are usually difficult situations for mother and baby. It's also concise; not hard to search.  The suggestions in the book can also  help in deciding how to feed children as they grow older, also a valuable resource!
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In this book you will find details about the most important nutrients in a pregnant woman's diet and how they affect her and the baby. The latter chapters especially are very descriptive and specific about the best foods to eat, discusses some misunderstandings about food and teaches the reader to strive for better nutrition.