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Healing with Whole Foods, Third Edition: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition--Your holistic guide to healing body and mind through food and nutrition Paperback – Illustrated, 5 Nov. 2002

by Paul Pitchford (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,527 ratings
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With more than 600,000 copies sold, this treasure trove of nutritional wisdom is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to nurture their body through natural means.

Uncover the power of food as nature's ultimate medicine and unlock the healing potentials that rest within your own kitchen.

Embark on a transformative wellness journey with Paul Pitchford's bestselling Healing with Whole Foods. This comprehensive handbook goes beyond the simple integration of traditional Chinese Medicine and modern nutritional science: it's a beacon of wisdom and insights for individuals committed to healthful living and holistic practitioners alike.

Discover what makes Healing with Whole Foods a timeless bestseller:

  • Holistic Foundations: The book grounds you in the principles of Qi vitality and Yin-Yang balance, illuminating the path of holistic healing and nutrition.
  • Bridging Ancient and Modern: With masterful proficiency, Pitchford interlaces the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine with contemporary nutritional science. Explore categories such as "Oils and Fats," "Sweeteners," "Green Food Products," and "Vitamins and Supplements."
  • Therapeutic Guide: Delve into a dedicated section devoted to dietary treatments for prevalent health issues. Whether it's blood sugar imbalances or degenerative disorders, uncover practical, actionable guidance deeply rooted in the power of natural healing.
  • Informed Eating: The book enlightens you on the deeper nuances of your diet, touching upon elements like food presentation and dietary practices, and their significant impact on wellness.
  • Delicious Healing Recipes: Immerse yourself in Part V, with vegetarian recipes that unite robust flavor with therapeutic benefits.
  • A Lifelong Companion: Pitchford's in-depth, reader-friendly approach makes the book a lifetime go-to guide for reliable nutritional insights. Readers return time and again to delve deeper into its vast knowledge base.
  • Transformational Journey: Embarking on the journey with Healing with Whole Foods is a commitment to enhanced physical, mental, and emotional health. It inspires you to personalize your dietary plan, in tune with your unique needs.

Ultimately, Healing with Whole Foods is more than just a book--it's an invitation to a healthier way of living. It beautifully illustrates how traditional wisdom and modern science can come together to inform our nutritional choices. This comprehensive guide invites you to embark on a journey of wellness, empowerment, and self-discovery, all facilitated by the power of whole foods.

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    North Atlantic Books,U.S.
  4. Publication date
    5 Nov. 2002
  5. Dimensions
    19.81 x 4.06 x 25.4 cm
  6. ISBN-10
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"Healing with Whole Foods contains a wealth of information on health, diet, alternative medicine, natural food presentation, and recipes, researched by an expert in the field. Readers will learn how to apply Chinese medicine and the five-element theory to a contemporary diet; treat illness and nervous disorders through diet; and make the transition to whole vegetable foods. The most detailed source book yet published on preparing food and eating consciously, Healing with Whole Foods includes complete sections on Ayurvedic principles of food-combining; the treatment of disease conditions through meals; transition from animal products to whole vegetable foods; micro-algae; selection of waters and salts; the extremely complex varieties of oils, sugars, and condiments; vitamins and minerals; fasting and purification; food for children, food presentation and proportions; vibrational cooking; the physiology of nourishment; color diagnosis and therapy; consciousness in diet changes; plus descriptions of the nature and uses of various grains, legumes, miso, tempeh, tofu, seaweeds, nuts and seeds, sprouts, and fruits. Also featured are sections on chutneys, relishes, pickles, different milks, rejuvelac, yogurt, salads, and desserts."--Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Paul Pitchford is a teacher and nutrition researcher. In his healing work with individuals, he develops rejuvenative plans based on awareness and dietary practices. His early training, following ancient traditional practice, was primarily through apprenticeships and private instructions with masters of meditation and East Asian medicine. For more than three decades, he has applied the unifying wisdom of Far Eastern thought to the major dietary therapies available in the West to create a new vision of health and nutrition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1556434308
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ North Atlantic Books,U.S.; 3rd ed. edition (5 Nov. 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 784 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781556434303
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1556434303
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.81 x 4.06 x 25.4 cm
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Customers find the book informative and useful for learning about nutrition and healing methods. They describe it as a staple textbook for naturopathic nutritionists, with clear explanations and easy-to-understand content. Readers appreciate the well-organized sections and comprehensive listings. The book provides them with recipes that are simple to prepare. Overall, customers find it a valuable resource that will keep them engaged for a long time.

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Customers find the book informative and useful for learning about nutrition. They say it's a staple textbook for students studying naturopathic nutrition. The author describes many foods in detail, their healing properties, and cooking ideas. They describe it as a complete whole foods book that helps them with assignments when studying.

"...to learn more about all aspects of digestion and how to combine foods for optimum nutrition and a treatment of a broad spectrum of health ailments I..." Read more

"This weighty tome is no less than a revelation. Well researched and supported, the author argues with great persuasiveness and wisdom for..." Read more

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"...Apparently it is a set text for many naturopathic courses and one teacher told me it is rarely read!..." Read more

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Customers find the book helpful for healing ailments with natural remedies and spirituality. They appreciate its holistic approach that combines Asian traditions and modern nutrition. The book is described as a cult classic, based on oriental systems with frequent references to yin and yang.

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Customers find the book readable and well-presented. They appreciate the clear and precise information about nutrition. The index is helpful for reference, and the treatments are applicable to both beginners and those with a broad knowledge base.

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Customers find the book's content comprehensive and well-organized. They say it presents information nicely in sections and is a useful resource for various ailments.

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Customers find the book a constant companion for many years. They say it's substantial and will keep them going for some time. The book is described as life-changing and life-affirming.

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  • Ms. H. Tooth
    5.0 out of 5 stars My bible!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 December 2016
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    I have a LOT of books on health and nutrition but this is by far the best. I have been using it for 15 years and have had several copies after offering them to others along my incredible healing journey. If you wish to learn more about all aspects of digestion and how to combine foods for optimum nutrition and a treatment of a broad spectrum of health ailments I whole heartedly recommend buying this book. A lot of the Asian approach to healing is also explained, and I recommend combining seeing a qualified 5 element acupuncturist with the application of this information, especially if you are tackling a chronic health condition. This book is illuminating, a ray of hope if you have drawn dead ends on conventional health practitioner's treatments and applicable to both beginners and those with an already broad base of knowledge. Purchase yourself a cheap set of stainless steel cups on ebay as the last 200 or so pages are an explanation of each foods properties and recipes of how to prepare them, and they are all with the american measurement system of cups.
    If you find the size of this book daunting, be assured that it has an excellent index, and can be used for reference very painlessly. Once you discover the wealth of information within it's the beginning of a voyage of discovery. Massive respect to the author Paul Pitchford.
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  • Feral Bob
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Holy Bible of diet and lifestyle...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 May 2019
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    This weighty tome is no less than a revelation.

    Well researched and supported, the author argues with great persuasiveness and wisdom for the advantages of opting for a whole food diet. His care and conviction shine through in the text, which is written in a very readable and sincere style.

    Along with a huge quantity of information on foods and herbs, there is much attention paid to problems with modern nutrition such as genetic modification, and the value of taking a moral, mindful and harmonious approach to diet and lifestyle choices.

    In particular, the summary on a Sattvic lifestyle is potentially life-changing and thoroughly life-affirming.

    This is a book that is very hard to put down once opened and contains treasures of wisdom on virtually every page. Very highly recommended.
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  • Maria João Coelho
    5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST of the BEST books on nutrition!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 August 2011
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    This book is amazing in every sense of the word! Very well written and very well presented, you see a lot of work was put into it. This is a recommended book by the University of Westminster-London. It was already adopted by students of nutrition and this is how I got to read it for the first time. A MUST have for anyone interest in human nutrition as well and students of naturopathy, Chinese Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine or Yoga as the author makes the link between traditional medicines and science. With tons of easy to cook recipes at the end and all you need to change your lifestyle to a healthy one, this is definitely the Best book written on the subject. I love it!
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  • Marianne Mc Gachy
    5.0 out of 5 stars A treasure trove of nutritional information.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 April 2017
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    I first bought this book a long time ago for myself. I liked it so much that I bought another one for my sister and yet another one for my brother. This is testament to how good and useful a book a believe it to be.
    It contains a wealth of knowledge about the nutrition available from most wholefoods. It is certainly based on oriental systems with its frequent references to yin and yang and excess and deficiency, heat and cold, balance etc.
    Anyone familiar with TCM will be at home with this book...and if not, thenanyone would also find it interesting and informative.
    It also contains some healthy recipes.
    I have referred to this book frequently.
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  • C. Davis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Useful information for people with toothache
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 June 2016
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    I had a gum fistula (a tiny tube which carries infection from the root of a tooth to the gum) and had the option of root canal treatment or extraction. Having read up on bacterial infections in this book I opted for extraction. I had to go on a waiting list and, in the interm, followed the advice in this book and used oregano oil as a natural antibiotic. This is an enormous book, one to dip into rather than read from cover to cover. If you are considering having a root canal but don't want to buy the book just Google `Weston Price' - he's the dentist who discovered the pitfalls of root canal.
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  • David Pullinger
    4.0 out of 5 stars Substantial and useful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 August 2015
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    A very substantial book which i read from cover to cover. Apparently it is a set text for many naturopathic courses and one teacher told me it is rarely read! I a) understood for the first time what Eastern practitioners were talking about and b) got some great ideas which I hadn't heard elsewhere. Highly recommend - but not light reading.
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  • Ironheart
    5.0 out of 5 stars A truely holistic work of great importance
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 November 2015
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    This book has been a constant companion for many years, and has been instrumental in healing friends and family in the most subtle and beautiful ways. A reference book of great importance, and with no one method of healing it presents a truly holistic way of looking at health and food. Having owned a copy for many years, I still buy copies for friends and family as gifts when the time seems right and I know they will benefit from the wealth of information contained within. Highly recommended!
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  • Ned
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very comprehensive!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 September 2013
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    Since finding out I had a brain tumour I've bought many books on the subject of diet and health but none have surpassed this. In both it's approach and content. The first by laying out things clearly and the content for it's ability to explain complex points to the lay man. My only criticism if I could had one would be it gives almost too much information making it a very large and daunting tome!
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  • Chi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book
    Reviewed in Canada on 28 December 2024
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    It's a very informative book for your health. Have tried numerous things in the book and they all work. God is good.
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  • Linda
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for Self Care
    Reviewed in the United States on 30 October 2024
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    I have many books on healing foods, herbs and modalities. This is above and beyond all of them. It is a serious text book in size and content, yet easy to follow and understand. It was immediately helpful to me in correcting my dietary choices to improve my overall well-being. It dispels confusion about foods promoted by various sources.
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    Reviewed in Brazil on 11 June 2022
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bueno material de estudio
    Reviewed in Mexico on 26 May 2018
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    Exselente libro y material de estudio muy recomendable claro y de facil entendimiento buen costo y presio llego a tiempo
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    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is huuuuuuge
    Reviewed in Australia on 8 March 2023
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    This book should be used at schools as a learning material. It covers everything. I love how it shifts and includes the energies and even meditation to food. A different perspective that makes complete sense. It explains oils, sugars, how our bodies are naturally connected to nature, what we recognise and what not and how illness is created. Just wow
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