Food As Medicine How to Use Diet, Vitamins, Juices, and Herbs for a Healthier, Happier, and Longer Life

Did you know that blueberries can increase brain longevity? That kiwi fruit can be an excellent weapon for battling cancer and heart disease? That pears can help prevent fibroid tumors?From Dr. Dharma Singh Khalsa, the bestselling author ofMeditation as Medicine,comes a remarkable book that helps you achieve maximum health by eating well. Grounded in science,Food as Medicineis a pragmatic and accessible reference that sets readers on the right nutritional path. Dr. Khalsa then explains how to use natural organic juices and foods as medicine, and how food can help reverse the progress or diminish the symptoms of certain diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Hepatitis C.Drawing on patient case histories,Food as Medicineoutlines the seven principles of "The Khalsa Plan" for healthy eating, details ailment-specific nutritional plans, and lays out dozens of delicious recipes that promote overall well-being. After all, food is not only the original medicine -- it's the best medicine.

Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D., a leader in integrative medicine, is president and medical director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Foundation in Tucson. He lectures and consults worldwide and is the author of Meditation as Medicine, The Pain Cure, and Brain Longevity.