Weight Loss : An Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide [Paperback]

Burton Goldberg (Author), Editors of Alternative Medicine (Author)

Book Description

Series: Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide | Publication Date: March 1, 2000

25 leading physicians reveal the keys to permanent weight loss-nutrition, enzymes, supplements, colon cleansing, liver detoxification, overcoming psychological obstacles, and more.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This compilation of weight loss information and case studies from several doctors and nutritionists is designed to help readers find "a personal plan that [they] can live with." The text has four parts--"Customize Your Weight Loss Program," "Change Your Lifestyle," "Correct Imbalances," and "Detoxify the Body"--plus an appendix with recipes. This is one of a new type of diet book coming out now, such as Peter D'Adamo's Eat Right for Your Type (LJ 2/1/97) and Julia Ross's The Diet Cure (LJ 6/1/99), that emphasizes tailoring a diet plan to the individual's needs rather than offering a one-diet-fits-all approach. And, like the other titles mentioned, the focus is on improving overall health and energy rather than simply weight loss. The valuable information compiled here will help individuals return their bodies' systems to a healthy "balance," and the suggestions for various alternative therapies--a unique feature of this book--will have a strong appeal to many people. For consumer health collections.
-Kristine Benishek, Shank Memorial Lib., Dayton, OH
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Alternativemedicine.com books; 1 edition (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188729919X
• ISBN-13: 978-1887299190
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #327,469 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Weight Loss, January 10, 2003

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Cassandra Barnes "Cassandra" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Weight Loss : An Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide (Paperback)

Burton Goldberg emphasizes that his newest book, Weight Loss: 17 Smart Ways to Permanently Shed Unwanted Pounds, is not just another diet book. It's about improving your health by learning to eat in a balanced way. Well-known in the field of alternative medicine, Goldberg says that "unlike the countless fad diets, alternative medicine recognizes that one size does not fit all." Each person is different, with different biochemistry, and has gained weight for different reasons.

Goldberg starts with a general discussion of diets and why they don't work for most people. He describes some of the serious health problems associated with being overweight, and explains what causes weight gain in general terms.

He then gets into specific information about those causes. He discusses things like what is eaten and how often you eat, the role of exercise, psychology (eating as a response to stress or boredom, etc.), and chemical imbalances, such as those caused by an underactive thyroid, hormones, allergies, yeast infections, and parasites.

Goldberg explains how to customize a diet to fit your needs, including basic information on the components of food, like fats and carbohydrates, the role of nutritional supplements, and alternative medicine therapies for correcting chemical imbalances. He also includes information on detoxification.

The format of the book allows readers to easily turn to the pages that apply to their particular situations. Medical words and special terminology are clarified in "Quick Definition" boxes in the margins. Whenever a test or procedure is suggested, contact information in included in a box on that page.

Goldberg says his book "is less about dieting and more about regaining a state of health--good health is the key to weight loss." For all those who believe they have tried everything, but haven't been able to maintain a healthy weight, Weight Loss is a "guide to finding a personal plan that you can live with."

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for Understanding Weight/Metabolism/Diet, etc, July 21, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Weight Loss : An Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide (Paperback)

I've struggled most of my adult life with the same 30 pounds that I never quite seemed to lose until reading this book. This book gave me the tools to understand my weight problem at a level beyond counting calories or following the latest fad diet.

This book contains a wealth of information about how the body functions; contributing factors to weight loss/gain; an overview of all the popular weight loss programs; and valuable resources if you want to follow-up any of the ideas or programs.

I highly recommend this book.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best diet books I've found, July 24, 2000

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Lisa S. (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Weight Loss : An Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide (Paperback)

This is a great, informative book that is very different from other diet books. Instead of touting just one "miracle diet" that works for everyone, it provides detailed chapters on leading diet programs and theories (low-carb diets v. other diets, fast-burner v. slow-burner, hormones, enzymes, intestinal problems, blood typing, candida, food allergies, etc.) It answered a lot of my questions about Atkins, allergies, etc. The authors remain objective throughout. They are also extremely helpful in providing information on how to contact professionals familiar with each type of diet. I've read many diet books and this one is the best at helping each reader decide which type of diet might be best for them. The only criticism I have is that it can be a bit confusing and overly scientific at times - but I'd rather have too much information than too little! I recommend this book to anyone interested in weight loss and nutrition.