Table of Contents
Preface ix
Nutrition and Health
Digestion 3
Absorption 5
Metabolism 7
Nutrients
Macronutrients: Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins 11
Micronutrients: Vitamins, Minerals, and Water 21
Special Functions of Nutrients 86
Foods, Beverages, and Supplementary Foods
Foods 94
Beverages 109
Supplementary Foods 111
Ailments and Other Stressful Conditions
Abscess 118
Accidents, Shock, and Surgery 119
Acne 120
Adrenal Exhaustion 121
AIDS 121
Alcoholism 124
Allergies 127
Alzheimer's Disease 129
Anemia 130
Aneurysm 132
Arteriosclerosis, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Coronary Heart Disease 132
Arthritis 134
Asthma 136
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders 137
Autism 138
Backache 138
Baldness (Alopecia) 139
Beriberi 140
Bone Abnormalities 140
Bronchitis 141
Bruises 142
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding) 142
Burns 142
Bursitis 143
Cancer 143
Cataracts 146
Celiac Disease 147
Chicken Pox 148
Cholesterol Level, High 148
Cirrhosis of the Liver 150
Colds 151
Colitis and Crohn's Disease 152
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) 153
Constipation 153
Croup 154
Cystic Fibrosis 154
Cystitis (Bladder Infection) 155
Dandruff 156
Deafness 156
Depression/Bipolar Mood Disorder 157
Dermatitis 159
Diabetes 160
Diarrhea 162
Diverticulitis 162
Dizziness/Vertigo 163
Ear Infection/Earache 163
Eating Disorders 164
Eczema 165
Edema (Fluid Retention) 165
Emphysema 166
Endometriosis 167
Environmental Pollution 168
Epilepsy 168
Eye Disorders 169
Fatigue and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) 171
Fever 172
Flatulence (Intestinal Gas) 173
Flu (Influenza) 174
Fracture (Broken Bone) 174
Gallbladder Disorders 175
Gallstones 175
Gastritis 176
Glaucoma/Age-Related Macular Degeneration 177
Goiter 178
Gout 178
Hair Problems 179
Halitosis 179
Hangovers 180
Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis) 180
Headache 181
Heart Disease/Cardiovascular Disease 182
Hemophilia 184
Hemorrhoids (Piles) 184
Hepatitis 185
Hernia/Hiatal Hernia 185
Herpes Simplex I and II 186
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) 187
Hyperthyroidism 188
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) 189
Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure) 189
Hypothyroidism 190
Indigestion (Dyspepsia) 191
Infections 191
Infertility/Impotence 192
Inflammatory Conditions 193
Kwashiorkor 194
Leg Cramp and Charley Horse 195
Liver Disorders 195
Measles 196
Meniere's Syndrome 196
Menopause 197
Mental Illness and Schizophrenia 198
Mononucleosis 200
Mouth and Tongue Disorders 201
Multiple Sclerosis 201
Muscle Weakness and Disorders 203
Muscular Dystrophy 204
Myasthenia Gravis 205
Nail Problems 205
Nausea and Vomiting 206
Nephritis (Bright's Disease) 206
Neuritis 206
Osteoporosis (Brittle Bones) 207
Overweight and Obesity 208
Parkinson's Disease 211
Pellagra 212
Pernicious Anemia 212
Phlebitis 212
Pneumonia 213
Polio 213
Pregnancy 214
Premenstrual Syndrome 215
Prostatitis and Prostate Enlargement 216
Pruritus Ani 217
Psoriasis 217
Pyorrhea (Periodontal Disease) 218
Rhinitis 218
Rickets and Osteomalacia 218
Sciatica 219
Scurvy 219
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) 219
Sinusitis 220
Skin Problems 220
Sore Throat 224
Stress 224
Stroke 225
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) 226
Sunburn 227
Swollen Glands 228
Syndrome X (Metabolic Syndrome) 228
Tics, Tremors, Twitches, and Tourette's Syndrome 229
Tonsillitis 229
Tooth and Gum Disorders, Gingivitis, and Periodontitis 229
Ulcers 230
Underweight 231
Vaginitis 232
Varicose Veins and Spider Veins 232
Venereal Disease/Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) 233
Worms and Intestinal Parasites 234
Food Lists
Foods with Pharmacological Activity 239
Acid- and Alkaline-Forming Foods 239
Rich Food Sources of Nutrients 239
Tables of Food Measurements and Composition
Weights and Measures 251
Abbreviations and Symbols Used in the Tables 252
Recommended Dietary Intake Chart 252
Tables of Food Composition 256
Food Groups 256
Bibliography 351
Index 359
