The Alzheimer’s epidemic is a post-World War II phenomenon. At the turn of the 20th century, Alzheimer’s was virtually unknown, now it is projected to affect half of the American population. A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is considered to be a death sentence. It affects every aspect of a person’s life: their memory, their ability to learn; and the loss of their very identity. The emotional and financial cost of an Alzheimer’s patient to family...

"The latest research shows that insulin imbalance is the major cause of weight issues and diabetes, as well as heart disease, cancer, dementia, and most other diseases. In fact, more than 100 million Americans now suffer from diabesity, the spectrum of imbalance ranging from mild insulin resistance to prediabetes to full-blown type 2 diabetes. By 2020, it will affect 1 in 2 Americans, 90 percent of whom will not be diagnosed. Fortunately, diabesity...

"From Dr. Marc Milstein, known for his engaging talks on brain science, The Age-Proof Brain is a practical and accessible guide that turns cutting-edge medical research into easy-to-follow advice to help you fire on all cylinders-no matter your age"--

Everything you believe about how to lose weight is wrong. Weight gain and obesity are driven by hormones--in everyone--and only by understanding the effects of insulin and insulin resistance can we achieve lasting weight loss. In this highly readable and provocative book, Dr. Jason Fung sets out an original, robust theory of obesity that provides startling insights into proper nutrition. In addition to his five basic steps, a set of lifelong habits...

Covers all aspects of the subject including therapies, conditions/diseases, herbs/plants, and people. Identifies numerous types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda and osteopathy.

"A collection of 75 simple, tasty recipes for diabetics and prediabetics that make eating balanced meals a snap with the incredibly popular electric pressure cooker, the Instant Pot. When cookbook author Coco Morante and her husband were both diagnosed with insulin-related conditions, they struggled to incorporate balanced meals into their busy schedules. So Coco decided to use the Instant Pot's convenience to make eating healthful, nutrient-dense...

Women are biologically different from men, so why follow the same dieting advice? This expanded edition presents in-depth insight into how the keto diet works with the female body with easy-to-follow, realistic and customisable strategies for achieving your keto dieting goals. Here, Ketogasm website and blog creator Tasha Metcalf breaks down the essential differences between male and female keto dieters to create an actionable plan for adapting the...

Writing with clear, persuasive language, Dr. Jason Fung explains the only way to treat type 2 diabetes effectively is proper dieting and intermittent fasting - not medication. Dr. Fung proposes a new, evidence-based way to break the cycle of high blood glucose and increased insulin resistance. Drawing from the latest in medical research, he outlines the impact of diet and lifestyle in type 2 diabetes and offers simple, easy-to-follow advice for preventing...