Synopses & Reviews
Are you having difficulty shaking an illness? Have you been feeling chronically tired and listless? Do you have a health problem your doctor cant identify? The cause may be parasites in your body. If you think that parasitic diseases happen only to people in Third World Countries, think again. The rate of parasite-related disorders in North American is skyrocketing.
In this completely revised and updated edition of the most authoritative book on the subject for consumers, renowned nutritionist Ann Louise Gittleman gives the information you need to know to ward off unwelcome organisms. Guess What Came to Dinner? explains what parasites are, why they are harmful, and how they are spread. Most importantly, she offers tips on creating a parasite-proof diet and lifestyle. What Came to Dinner? is the indispensible guide to protecting yourself and your loved ones from this hidden epidemic.
Synopsis
With more than 60,000 copies sold, a newly revised and updated edition of an authoritative book on parasitic infections-their detection, treatment, and cure.
Once relegated to poor third-world countries, instances of parasitic infections are on a dramatic rise in the United States. In this thoroughly revised and updated edition of Guess What Came to Dinner?, health expert Ann Louise Gittleman informs readers about the role of parasites in many ailments, from allergies to chronic fatigue syndrome and bowel disorders. The book offers practical advice to parasite-proof your food and water and explains breakthrough methods of detection, anti-parasitic treatments, and herbal cures.
Description
Includes bibliographical references and index.
About the Author
Ann Louise Gittleman is the award-winning author of more than 30 twenty-five books on health and healing, including the New York Times bestsellers Before the Change and The Fat Flush Plan. Acknowledged as a health visionary, she has been seen on Dr. Phil, The View, Extra, Good Morning America, PBS, and CNN. Gittleman holds a Ph.D. in holistic nutrition and a master’s degree in nutrition education, and is a certified nutrition specialist.
Table of Contents
Guess What Came To Dinner?
Foreword Preface
Introduction
1. What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
2. The Warning Signs of Parasites
3. Guide to Parasites
4. The Water and Food Connection
5. Man's Best Friend
6. Are Parasites your Problem?
7. Diagnosis
8. Treatment
9. Prevention
10. Closing Comments
Glossary
Notes
Resources
Appendix
Index