a doctors nightmare
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I think the guys who wrote the bad reviews must be doctors or have not read the book properly. Why do people think that everything must be coverd by a government qualification, isnt this book in the large part common sense. The book is not just about 'eating your greens' it is far more than that and anyone that has been scared into taking nhs drugs should read this book.
Patrick maybe out to make money, but i have been studying at the ION for a while and the course (which Patrick founded) is absolutly spot on. The research in this book and the optimum nutrition bible is based on many years of clinical practice.
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Writing a lot of books, but don't have time to update his science.
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Psuedo-science-drivel indeed!
Sorry, but anything Patrick writes is sure to have a lot of horrific science "facts" which he hides between real good empirical proven facts.
Classic Holford if you ask me.
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Great advice
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This book gives great advice on how to deal with common conditions (eg diabetes, high blood pressure, menopausal symptoms, depression) through diet and, where appropriate, vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements. Holford shows how common drugs often have side effects that necessitate a second or even and third drug to counteract - ie a drug may deal with one symptom but cause many other problems. He offers tested alternatives whilst advocating that a patient works with his/her GP to bring about change to a more natural approach. He sensibly does not advocate a sudden stop in taking prescription medicines. He offers advice on how to prevent diseases and gives a vision of how GP's could work more closely with nutrition professionals to prevent disease, reverse disease and minimise drug use. A book well worth reading if you care about your health.
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bad science drivel
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Holford offers rudimentary common sense dietary advice (basically - eat your greens) dressed up with all manner of pseudoscience and poor research - he has famously talked dangerous drivel about vitamin C being more effective against HIV than antiretrovirals in one of his other equally dubious tomes.
He has no relevant graduate qualifications and 'nutritionist' is not a protected term (yes you and I are also nutritionists). Hes all about making money and his 'celeb' TV status - he is not a scientist, and shouldnt be trusted any more than the above reviews - all five star, all written on the same day, all by people who have never reviewed a book before on Amazon, and all in curious PR speak. hmmmm.
avoid.
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A Must Read For All
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This book is for anyone that cares about their health and the health of others. This book proves through solid research and case histories that food and nutrition actually work better than taking prescription drugs - and without the undesirable long term effects.
It also gives you advice on regaining your health and alternative medicine options for each illness.
It has really helped my family and friends and I am recomending to all -including my own GP - A must read.
Thanks Patrick and Jerome - A brillant and informative read.
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