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"The Patient's Playbook is a ... narrative of personal stories that imparts lessons and illuminates strategies for better, and even life-saving, medical decision-making.... the book presents the most effective approach to getting the best from a broken system: sourcing excellent doctors, choosing the right treatment protocols in the "no mistake zone," researching with precision, and structuring the ideal support team..."--Provided by publisher.

"This ... encyclopedia examines the history, characteristics, causes, and treatment of genetic disease, as well as the science of genetics itself"--Provided by publisher.

"Each recipe also does double or even triple duty, being suitable for healing multiple ailments. Sample meal plans for almost 100 ailments: For each of common ailments, from acne to cataracts to kidney disease, a complete daily meal plan using recipes from the book shows readers how to combine all the healing foods into an easy-to-follow sample meal plan. There is also tips on making the most of healing foods: An A-Z summary of healing foods gives buying and storing tips for the almost 100 healing foods, plus information on how to cook them to best preserve their nutrients. For instance, eating apricots raw gives you the most vitamin C but cooked apricots deliver more beta carotene"--.

"The new edition of this invaluable guide has been thoroughly updated to reflect the very latest research and recommendations. This revised edition prescribes remedies for almost 200 conditions, including 20 new entries such gluten sensitivity and MRSA. You'll find easy-to-understand discussions of the symptoms and root causes of each health problem along with a proven, natural, customized prescription that may include supplements, herbal medicine, homeopathy, aromatherapy, Chinese medicine, hydrotherapy, bodywork, natural hormones, and other natural cures in addition to nutritional advice"--.