Food Your Miracle Medicine

by Jean Carper

FOOD YOUR MIRACLE MEDICINE: HOW FOOD CAN PREVENT & CURE OVER 100 SYMPTOMS & PROBLEMS. Used book in good condition.

Genres: Health, Food, Reference, Nonfiction, Cookbooks, Self Help, Nutrition

Paperback

First published August 1, 1993

About the author

Jean Carper is a New York Times best-selling author, contributing editor to USA Weekend Magazine (700 newspapers nationwide and 50 million readers) and a leading authority on health and nutrition. She is the author of 24 books, including “Your Miracle Brain, Miracle Cures, Stop Aging Now!, Food-Your Miracle Medicine, The Food Pharmacy, Jean Carper’s Complete Healthy Cookbook”—and now, her latest–

“100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Age-Related Memory Loss,” which she wrote after discovering that she carries the major gene for Alzheimer’s.

Reviews

[Margo Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an awesome book to have on your shelf for regular reference. We've looked up many ailments in it and modified our diets based on the information. Amazing how quickly we (me, my husband, or one of our children) would feel better afterwards!

Highly recommend.

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* · Rating 5 out of 5]

(also posted on my site The Paperback Stash)

Food: Your miracle medicine is a small paperback that's extremely affordable and packed to the brim with information. Sometimes the best things come in small packages; thankfully Carper's effort is no different.

Broken up into systems, such as cardiovascular and digestive, she covers the most basic of complaints with reasonable food and dietary suggestions. This isn't another one of those common sense guides just published to make a book, however, for there was plenty in here I didn't know, and that most people don't. An added bonus is much of this is backed by the latest research, amazing findings, and also personal experience. She has many guest quotes of experts throughout the text. Beyond that, it's very easy to understand, perfect for the beginner, and even perfect for nutritionists who just enjoy the journey of learning.

It all wraps up with food connections you should know about, such as the relationship findings between lupus and fish, a listing of calorie burning foods that promote healthy metabolism, and foods that stiffle the urge to cut the smoking habit. We even get a section on using drugs in foods to stay healthy, such as natural antibiotic sources, antidepressant, carminatives, etc.

While it may not be the ultimate nutritionist guide out there, the amazing effort to cram this much useful knowledge into such a small book is extraordinary. I see from the cover it was a New York Times best seller, and rightfully so. Great work here, something everyone needs to know, no matter where your interests lie. Not unrealistic or glitzy and glamorous, each section is backed up with enthusiasm, facts, and further resources for doing your own research.

Yet another affordable, small paperback offers a wealth of knowledge. Food, your miracle medicine covers a huge amount - from the cardio system to diabetes. Thankfully she covers even the most serious topic, while including the more minor ones. Backed up with much research, studies, and theories, the text is fascinating, makes sense, and I'm sure works.

[Libraryassistant · Rating 3 out of 5]

I nibbled my way through, reading the bits that were applicable to me. Some is old news, obviously. But some was very interesting and certain superfoods did seem to emerge. The brain and bone health chapters seemed particularly interesting.

[Deanna Sutter · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've read through this book a couple of times and each time I glean some new information. I've noticed a lot of improvements in my health from changing a few simple things. And I would consider myself in good/great health minus the asthma.

For example, today as I was rereading it I noticed that not eating chocolate greatly reduces your risk of canker sores. I use to have canker sores really bad up until a couple of years ago. I usually had 2 or 3 continually. I was miserable! I always thought it was wheat related. I realized that 3 years ago I gave up chocolate (for another reason) and I have had maybe a grand total of 3 since then. Very interesting.

My new strategy is increase my energy so I can accomplish more during the day. So I have some new ideas... I'm also going to be more dilligent about backing off that dairy for my asthma...sigh...cheese...oh, how I love cheese...

I would recommend this book or another book like this that uses foods to promote health to anyone.

[Alicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

fave book for food and healing of all time.

[Lucía Toribio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Como libro divulgativo de nutrición me ha parecido interesante. Creo que estaría mucho mejor si hubiera introducido estudios publicados y sus referencias para consultar. También creo que toma como referencia muchos estudios con animales que no resultan relevantes o estudios concretos con pocas personas que tampoco lo son.

Las características de los alimentos en su desarrollo y descripción han sido en su mayoría bien analizadas con matices en algunos casos.

Es por ello que cualquiera persona que lea este libro sin conocimientos previos de nutrición debería contrastar ciertos datos (con un dietista-nutricionista), que deja la autora en el aire.

Se lleva 4 estrellas por las cosas buenas que extraigo.

[Wise Panda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Boring

Lots of details that are repeated over and over in various ways. I skipped over most of the pages. Basically, the book said to eat plenty of natural food like fruits and vegetables, have some nuts but not too much, eat less processed food, eat especially fatty fish, avoid red meat and alcohol, avoid too much caffeine. Nothing much that most people who read these type of health book do not already know in general.

[Janice · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing reference book as to what to eat to help alleviate health problems, one example, my husband had high blood pressure and cholesterol his doctor wanted to put him on meds which he didn't want to do. She gave him 6 weeks to show a difference, I read up in this book and in 6 weeks his blood pressure and cholerterol were down to normal, the doctor was amazed and couldn't believe that it was done just through a change of diet and so quickly.

[Karl Koh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative, I like this book.

[Anchorfjord · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good discovery for human anatomy benefit.

[Barb Willams · Rating 5 out of 5]

When my dad died young from cancer, I stumbled on this book and was riveted to learn how strongly of a connection food and health have. We don't grow up learning that in school and most doctors are all too eager to pass out drugs rather than suggest dietary changes. If you buy this book, it'll open your eyes! It's one of the best books I've read.

[Alex Ankarr · Rating 4 out of 5]

jolly interesting.

[Karly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly useful to keep on the shelf for reference!

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I borrowed this book from my mother-in-law, but I referred to it so many times that she kindly let me keep it. Yes, it mostly boils down to eating your fruits and vegetables and staying away from processed foods. However, this is a great book for giving your diet some adjustments if you have a specific ailment. Did you know that cheese can make your arthritis worse? Or that smokers should eat carrots? I've tried many of the suggestions in the book. One that really works is chewing raw garlic at the very first sign of a cold. I chopped some up and ate it right before bed and the next day my cold was gone. This has worked several times, but you have to do it at the very beginning. It doesn't work if you're half way through feeling sick. Warning - your spouse may disown you for a day or two because you will reek strongly of garlic! The end section of the book details all sorts of foods and their benefits, which is a nice reminder of why it matters what you put in your body.

[Alisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

The only reason this didn't score higher for me is that I would like to see a more recent version. I was worried that some of the scientific data might be out of date after more than 15 yrs. However, a lot of good information that has definitely had an influence what I am choosing to eat and feed my family.

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this logical approach to food and how it can help heal us not destroy us. Got a copy for all my grandparents... Yes, it's that good. Now go eat some onions they're sooooo good for you : )

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not really a book I sat down and read cover to cover, but still extremely informative regarding food and vitamin supplements. I have referenced this book often.

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[Lincoln · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good helpful introduction but largely redundant in the overall text. Seems like a nice reference book more than something you would actually read.

[Kei · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ended up scanning through this book. I had read a different edition, and this one felt like the cliff-notes version.

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[Tanja · Rating 5 out of 5]

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