Electrical Nutrition [Paperback]

Shelley Hiestand (Author), Denie Hiestand (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1999

Electrical Nutrition suggests that the common American diet causes electrical chaos in the digestive tract, which in turn explains the chronic obesity and degeneration apparent in the American population.
Drawing on 15 years in animal nutrition and a further 15 years in the natural health field, Denie Hiestand notes the difference between the preventative medicine approach in farming and the "business" of human health care, which could be said to achieve its profitability by maintaining an unhealthy population.
The authors suggest that in the last 70 years our health care system has been an experiment called "modern medicine." Our current beliefs of what is, and is not, good food are challenged.
In his clinical work, Denie Hiestand has discovered evidence that vegetarianism may contribute to degeneration. It is not necessarily a debate between vegetarianism and non-vegetarianism, but a question of the body's ability to electrically assimilate adequate levels of protein from vegetation.
In the chapter "Grain - the Electrical Drain," reference is made to the old farming maxim: Grain for gain (cellulite), protein for production. Grain, it is suggested, is the cause of a large percentage of the obesity and degenerative diseases so prevalent in North America. The authors also suggest that our modern chemical food production system has destroyed the electrical matrix of our food, thus denying the body's ability to recognize what is nourishment and what is toxin.
These powerful and controversial assertions are presented in a digestible form for the lay reader. Includes medical references and support from doctors and researchers.

Editorial Reviews

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This book is a greatly needed wake up call! In one chapter the authors state it is due time for each of us to take responsibility for our health and quality of life. The premise of the book is that electricity is essential to all of us and that each stage of refinement our food and water have to go through, the less electricity it supplies our bodies. This book does not steer clear of controversial statements! It says grain products are terrible for us electrically. Even our water is electrically dead. Fresh meat and unrefined dairy products supply the best electrical supply. These are followed by fresh fruit and vegetables grown non-commercially and eaten without other foods. NutraSweet is now included in a huge amount of processed foods and is the main cause of Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and cancer. The American Diabetic Association is mostly sponsored by the main producer of NutraSweet, Monsanto. This is a book that forces you to reexamine your eating habits. It also forces the question of why would pharmaceutical companies, the food conglomerates, and the AMA want the general public to realize that if they only change their eating habits they wouldn't need any of their products or services. Read this book! -- Michael Peter Langevin, Magical Blend, July 1999.

This fascinating approach to optimal health and nutrition is based on the premise that all existence is made up of vibrating frequencies of energy that interface with and are affected by each other....As electrical systems existing within and connected to a greater energetic reality, our bodies require electrically available nutrients that can be converted by the body into energy. The problem is that pollution and processing render most of what we eat and drink into electrically dead substances that are inert at best, and toxic at worst. The result of continually bombarding our bodies with substances we cannot effectively interact with in an electrical sense is degeneration and disease....

But the good news is that damaged electrical systems in the body can be restored through cleansing, proper nutrition, and nurturing of a healthy body/mind connection. Appendices suggest menus and sources for supplements and formulas. The authors walk their talk, and promise that "bulging bellies and cellulite" are among the first symptoms of toxicity to go if their suggestions are followed. The Hiestands' conclusions are based in part on existing medical and scientific literature, and also on their extensive experience working with thousands of clients. One of several M.D.'s endorsing the book describes Electrical Nutrition as "a paradigm shift in how we view the human body and disease, and a must for anyone interested in health and healing." I have to say I agree. -- Tara Fellner senior editor Whole Life Times, November 1999

From the Author

Electrical Nutrition is a new way of looking at health based on the electrical construct of the human body and my background in engineering, agriculture and knowledge gained from years of clinical experience working with thousands of international clients. This book is about how to stop degeneration and start regeneration so we can live a full and happy life. I explain difficult concepts in an easy, logical way that allows you to work towards perfect health.

The book is based on my ability to tune into and become aware of the electrical functions of the body at a deep level, both cellular and electrical, seeing the electrical malfunctions and ascertaining the causes of dis-ease states as they develop. In Electrical Nutrition, which is based on the results of my clinical work, I address not only the electrical and physical manifestation, but also, the contributing emotional, spiritual, nutritional and lifestyle factors getting in the way of a healthy, abundant life.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Shellden Pub (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0968492819
• ISBN-13: 978-0968492819
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,616,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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47 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Electrical Infomercial, January 26, 2003

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This review is from: Electrical Nutrition: A Revolutionary Approach to Eating That Awakens the Body's Electrical Energy (Paperback)

I ordered this book with great anticipation. Realizing that basically all is energy, I thought "electrical nutrition" sounded like an interesting concept. I found it to contain quite a bit of useful information. The authors discuss the value of eating whole, unprocessed foods, the problems with vegetarianism, the wisdom of limiting carbohydrates, how improper diet can lead to illness, the problems with vaccinations, and much more. Most of this information isn't new, though, and can be found, more ably discussed, in many other books.

The problem I had with the book is the way the information was presented. The authors tried to take their "electrical" theories and wrap them around the entire work. I found very little, if any, substantiation for their theory. As a matter of fact, I found claims and explanations for simple nutrition that were just plain erroneous. The following quote shows one of the significant errors: "The fats in milk, butter, and cream are among the most beneficial protein sources available to the human body not only supplying important protein but also assisting to clean and heal the digestive tract." Maybe it's just me, but in my world, there are three "macro" nutrients: carbohydrates (sugars), proteins (amino acids), and fats (lipids). Fats are not the same as protein. Proteins can be converted to glucose and then to fat by the body, but this didn't seem to be what the authors meant. This reference was made in several places. The authors even referred to tocotrienols, nutrients related to vitamin E, as proteins. In addition, when they wanted to substantiate something they were discussing, it appeared as though they would just make up some "fact" to "prove" their point.

Another problem, and to me the most irritating of all, was that I felt as though the entire piece was an infomercial for the authors' company as well as a couple of network marketing companies they are associated with (Avena Originals and Royal Body Care). They continually mentioned "electrically formulated" and "electrically available" supplements (even an "electrically tuned" mini trampoline which they just happened to sell).

All in all, an annoying waste of time. Those knowledgeable about nutrition, etc., don't need to read it, and those trying to add to their knowledge wouldn't know what was useful and what was inaccurate. I suggest looking at Dr. Mercola's web site for wonderful nutritional and related information. Also, check out "The Metabolic Typing Diet" by William Wolcott -- a great way to determine once and for all what specific diet is right for you. Lots of good science behind it and great to finally find a book that says there isn't one diet that's right for everyone.

19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Changed My Life Forever, August 11, 2002

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Alex Carroll (Santa Barbara, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Electrical Nutrition: A Revolutionary Approach to Eating That Awakens the Body's Electrical Energy (Paperback)

I was at my wit's end. I had a chronic digestive disorder that was slowing starving me to death. I tried everything. I tried The Zone, I tried the blood type diet, I tried vegetarian, vegan, no wheat, no soy, fasting, cleanses and purges of all types (god I'll never forget that liver cleanse), hormone therapy, etc., etc. I had a huge cabinet filled with thousands of dollars worth of of every herb, vitamin, supplement and concoction you could think of. Then a friend gave me a copy of Denie's book. Unlike anything else anyone had ever said, Denie actually made COMMON SENSE. Skeptical but hopeful, I changed my diet one more time. And 48 hours later everything started to change. My digestive system calmed down and I slowly began regaining all the functions that had been steadily deteriorating for years. It has been nearly a year since then and I am eternally grateful to have my life back. I tell you from my heart that this book will change your life. Do not hesitate for a moment. Buy it now.

18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stimulating and invigorating insights into health, March 8, 2001

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This review is from: Electrical Nutrition (Paperback)

The authors quite clearly state at the beginning that it was not intended to be a medical reference or scientific journal. It is new and leading edge info on how the body works electrically and so far there has been very little scientific research into this field. However, it certainly makes lots of sense to me to eat food that rots easily as that is what our digestive system does - assists in rotting the food that we eat. And as they say, the proof of the pudding is in the eating of it and Electrical Nutrition is very digestible and palatable. Plus it works! If you want more energy, increased libido, and significant weight loss then try out some of the suggestions in Electrical Nutrition. It has definitely worked for me! Plus there are plenty of doctors who do endorse the work - at least nine on the inside back cover, plus some top doctors on the back including the retired head of research of one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world. I really enjoyed reading the Soy Report - there has been so much advertising out there about the benefits of Soy that it was refreshing and insightful to read a contrary report, which was backed up by over 50 scientific references, by the way! Electrical Nutrition makes sense. It is simple and it works. I am not a great fan of scientific research as there has been plenty of public press highlighting the fact that research can be interpreted to suit whatever people are trying to prove, so just coz there is or is not scientific research backing up a concept doesn't hold much water for me! What is more important is - does this work? And yes, in my experience it does! An incredible book and an incredible read for everyone - highly recommended!