But My Doctor Never Told Me That!: Secrets for Creating Lifelong Health [Paperback]

Judith Boice (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1999

"But My Doctor Never Told Me That!" reveals the secrets that will support you in creating lifelong health. This volume will assist you in developing and then achieving lifelong health. You'll learn how to:

* create what matters most to you
* make choices that support your vision of health
* choose foods that nourish your body
* develop an exercise program you enjoy
* identify and reduce stress in your life
* pursue individualized health care
* establish a collaborative relationship with your physician

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A fine source of information, guidelines and coaching for those ready to create a new and healthier lifestyle." - (Bernie Siegel, M.D., author of Love, Medicine, and Miracles)

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"Dr. Judith Boice has written the type of book that becomes a 'Health Companion.' We should have had this book years ago. I have no doubt Judith's book will become a best seller." - -- Caroline Myss, Ph.D., author of Anatomy of the Spirit

"Thoughtful, comprehensive, and well-documented, Judith's book will serve as a valuable resource to anyone who wants to live wisely and well!" - -- Dr. Rick Kirschner, author of How to Deal with Difficult People

About the Author

Judith Boice, N.D., L.Ac. graduated from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, the oldest four-year medical school of naturopathy in the United States. She is licensed as a primary care physician (family doctor) in the state of Oregon. Dr. Boice is a licensed acupuncturist, author, and international teacher. She has traveled around the U.S. conducting over 900 trainings and public lectures on menopause and women's health. Dr. Boice is the author of several magazine articles and seven books. She is listed in Who's Who in America. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Oberlin College, she has lived and traveled around the world, fostering a respect and understanding for many cultures and traditions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 253 pages
• Publisher: Althea Press (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967045312
• ISBN-13: 978-0967045313
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,929,083 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why this is a "must" read for creating health in your life!, September 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: But My Doctor Never Told Me That!: Secrets for Creating Lifelong Health (Paperback)

The author talks about complex and mystifying subjects that we've had a lot of conflicting information about, like fats for example. She is able to make the subject clear, understandable and put it into ordinary language without condescending to the reader. By the time you've finished reading what Dr. Boice has to say about fats, you realize the issue is complex, and that there is a lot of partial and contradictory information floating around. You also realize you can do something intelligent and healthy about fats in your diet.

The thing I liked best about Dr. Boice's book is that she invites me to participate in creating my own healthy life style and then involves me in the process through goal-setting worksheets. A lot of books try to motivate by guilt or fear and condemnation. Dr. Boice motivates by accepting that everyone is an individual and each person has a different starting point for creating a healthy life style.

Dr. Boice motivates us to take charge of our own lives in this area that we have given over to the "experts" in nutrition, medicine and chemistry. Her approach is also truly "whole"-istic because she reminds us that we are not just a physical body, but also emotional, mental and spiritual. By the time I finished But My Doctor Never told Me That! I realized how common sense a healthy life style can be. I highly recommend this book!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useable, Empowering, Readable!, June 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: But My Doctor Never Told Me That!: Secrets for Creating Lifelong Health (Paperback)

I read many books on health--alternative and conventional--and this is one of the best combo books I've read. Instead of preaching--to the converted or the unconverted, Dr. Boice invites the reader learn about the "secrets" to optimal health and then invites us on the journey of life long choices to reaching our own personal health goals. I've never seen anything quite like it. I also compliment the author on her writing abililty--it becomes apparent in the "educating" parts of her books. She's facile at explaining chemistry in an understandable, easy to visualize way and NOT be patronizing. That in itself is a feat. Speaking of visuals, this is a very interactive book, with drawings and pages to write in to work out your vision for a healthy life. I recommend this book!