Synopses & Reviews
It's a fact: Not all carbohydrates are bad for you. Unlike Atkins, South Beach, and other diets, Dr. Douglas Markham's breakthrough health plan is a more comprehensive, sustainable, and satisfying program for weight loss and total-body health. andlt;BRandgt; Dr. Doug's signature Total Health Plan features the More Balanced Approach to low-carb meal programs, along with his 30-minute "Fat Burning" Circuit Training Workoutand#153;. This groundbreaking book will allow you to discover: andlt;BRandgt; andlt;UL TYPE=DISCandgt; andlt;LIandgt;the safest, most effective way to follow a low-carbohydrate lifestyle andlt;LIandgt;how the kind of food you eat affects your body, your energy level, and your quality of life andlt;LIandgt;why fat does not make you fat andlt;LIandgt;how healthful eating can replace the need for prescription drugs to treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and adult-onset diabetes andlt;/ULandgt; andlt;BRandgt; ...and much more. This empowering resource can help you to both lose pounds and maintain your weight; improve your eating habits; enhance your self-image; and lead a healthy, balanced life.
Review
"America's answer to our obesity and health crisis -- the most balanced and sensible approach to health I've seen." andlt;BRandgt; Larry King, host of CNN's andlt;Iandgt;Larry King Liveandlt;/Iandgt;
Review
"Dr. Doug has created the perfect healthy balance between Atkins and [the] Zone diet. His system helped me lose weight and increase my energy levels dramatically!" andlt;BRandgt; Jack Canfield, coauthor, andlt;Iandgt;Chicken Soup for the Soulandlt;/Iandgt; series
Synopsis
The Total Health program combines a protein-rich, favorable-carbohydrate way of eating with regular physical exercise, intellectual development, and spiritual growth, inspiring many of the participants in the program to discontinue using prescription medications for diseases such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and adult-onset diabetes.
About the Author
A former chiropractor for the US Rugby Team and an all-American wrestler, Dr. Douglas Markham is the author of andlt;iandgt;Total Healthandlt;/iandgt; and the founder of TotalHealthDoc.com, an online weight loss and wellness management system.
Table of Contents
andlt;Bandgt;Contentsandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Foreword by Larry Kingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Prefaceandlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part I: Why the Total Health Plan Worksandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The Birth of Total Healthandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Why Other Diets Don't Workandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The Low-Fat Diet Mythandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;How to Combine Foods Correctlyandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Why Fat Is the Key to Good Healthandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Heart Healthandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part II: Following the Total Health Planandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Overviewandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Reading Food Labelsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Low-Carbohydrate and High-Protein Productsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Micronutrients: Vitamins and Mineralsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Got Water?andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Fiber Factsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Sweetenersandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part III: Eating Your Way to Total Healthandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Pulling It All Togetherandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;How to Use Your Total Health Menu Optionsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;When You Reach Your Weight Goalandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Macronutrient Units Listsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Total Health Protein-Rich, Favorable-Carbohydrate Menu Optionsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Powerful Tips for Reducing Holiday Food Cravingsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part IV: Exercise: How to Get Started and Whyandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Why Exercise Is Importantandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Choosing a Health Clubandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;How to Choose a Personal Trainerandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The Principles Behind Circuit Trainingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The 30-Minute "Fat-Burning" Circuit Training Workoutandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part V: Mental Health: Helpful Hints for Happinessandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Emotional and Social Well-Beingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Intellectual Developmentandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Spiritual Growthandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;One More Thingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part VI: Total Health Recipesandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Protein-Rich Appetizers and Snacksandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Salads and Soupsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Saladsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Dressingsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Soupsandlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Protein-Rich Entrand#233;esandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Beefandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Porkandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Poultryandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Fish and Seafoodandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Vegetarian Protein Entrand#233;esandlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Vegetable Side Dishesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Dessertsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Appendix A: Commit to Health and Happinessandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Appendix B: Recommended Productsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Appendix C: Exercise Resourcesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Appendix D: HEALTH Across America Tourandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Bibliographyandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Indexandlt;/Iandgt;