Healing with Whole Foods, Third Edition: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition--Your holistic guide to healing body and mind through food and nutrition

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North Atlantic Books, 28 lut 2003 - 784
With more than 500,000 copies sold, this treasure trove of nutritional wisdom is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to nurture their body through natural means.

Uncover the power of food as nature's ultimate medicine and unlock the healing potentials that rest within your own kitchen.


Embark on a transformative wellness journey with Paul Pitchford's bestselling Healing with Whole Foods. This comprehensive handbook goes beyond the simple integration of traditional Chinese Medicine and modern nutritional science: it's a beacon of wisdom and insights for individuals committed to healthful living and holistic practitioners alike.

Discover what makes Healing with Whole Foods a timeless bestseller: 

  • Holistic Foundations: The book grounds you in the principles of Qi vitality and Yin-Yang balance, illuminating the path of holistic healing and nutrition.
  • Bridging Ancient and Modern: With masterful proficiency, Pitchford interlaces the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine with contemporary nutritional science. Explore categories such as "Oils and Fats," "Sweeteners," "Green Food Products," and "Vitamins and Supplements."
  • Therapeutic Guide: Delve into a dedicated section devoted to dietary treatments for prevalent health issues. Whether it's blood sugar imbalances or degenerative disorders, uncover practical, actionable guidance deeply rooted in the power of natural healing.
  • Informed Eating: The book enlightens you on the deeper nuances of your diet, touching upon elements like food presentation and dietary practices, and their significant impact on wellness.
  • Delicious Healing Recipes: Immerse yourself in Part V, with vegetarian recipes that unite robust flavor with therapeutic benefits.
  • A Lifelong Companion: Pitchford's in-depth, reader-friendly approach makes the book a lifetime go-to guide for reliable nutritional insights. Readers return time and again to delve deeper into its vast knowledge base.
  • Transformational Journey: Embarking on the journey with Healing with Whole Foods is a commitment to enhanced physical, mental, and emotional health. It inspires you to personalize your dietary plan, in tune with your unique needs.

Ultimately, Healing with Whole Foods is more than just a book—it's an invitation to a healthier way of living. It beautifully illustrates how traditional wisdom and modern science can come together to inform our nutritional choices. This comprehensive guide invites you to embark on a journey of wellness, empowerment, and self-discovery, all facilitated by the power of whole foods.
 

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Origins
1
Access to Healing with Whole Foods
7
THE ROOTS OF DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
47
Excess and Deficiency
89
The Six Influences
98
Dietary Transition
105
Water
122
Vitamin B12 During Pregnancy and Lactation
140
Vibrational Cooking
447
Cooking Methods
449
Cookware
452
Glossary
454
Grains
456
Balancing Personal Constitution with Grains
457
Amaranth
459
Barley
461

Sources of Animal Protein
149
Properties and Common Uses of Fish and Meats
155
Types of Oils
179
Storage of Oils
186
Salt
196
Vitamins and Supplements
211
Calcium
217
Balancing Sweet Foods and Maintaining Calcium
227
Survival Simplified
250
Fasting and Purification
274
Food for Children
283
THE FIVE ELEMENT AND ORGAN SYSTEMS
303
Wood Element
316
Fire Element
331
Earth Element
339
Waste and the Earth Element
345
Water Element
354
DISEASES AND THEIR DIETARY TREATMENT
369
The Stomach and Intestines
378
Blood Disorders
387
Cancer and the Regeneration Diets
405
Alcoholism and other Intoxicant Abuses
429
Asthma
434
AIDS
435
Multiple Sclerosis MS
438
Genital Herpes
439
Severe Skin Diseases
440
Schizophrenia and other Mental Illness
442
RECIPES AND PROPERTIES OF VEGETAL FOODS
445
Buckwheat
462
Corn
465
Millet
467
Oats
469
Quinoa
470
Rice
472
Mochi
476
Congee
477
Thirtythree Common Congees
478
Rye
480
Wheat
481
Kamut
482
Noodles
484
Seitan
486
Cereals
487
Breads
489
Beans Peas and Lentils
506
Nuts and Seeds
530
Sprouts
568
Seaweeds
580
Soups
596
Sauces
602
Spreads and Patés
608
Fruit
614
Desserts
624
Summary
640
Amaranth Pilaf with Almond Sauce 460
704
461
710
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Paul Pitchford is a teacher and nutrition researcher. In his healing work with individuals, he develops rejuvenative plans based on awareness and dietary practices. His early training, following ancient traditional practice, was primarily through apprenticeships and private instructions with masters of meditation and East Asian medicine. For more than three decades, he has applied the unifying wisdom of Far Eastern thought to the major dietary therapies available in the West to create a new vision of health and nutrition.

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