"The Immune System Recovery Plan is the right book, at the right time, by the right person. We are witnessing a significant increase in autoimmune inflammatory diseases, which include more than 80 different diagnoses. Dr. Blum has done a magnificent job helping the reader to understand how this family of inflammatory disorders, including arthritis and fibromyalgia, can be managed with the diet and lifestyle program she developed in her practice. Her step-by-step approach is based on her considerable years of experience as a physician, and the emerging medical science that, for the first time, has developed an understanding of how genetics, lifestyle and nutrition play a role in origin of these disorders. The approach described in Dr. Blum's book represents the leading edge in the lifestyle management of chronic inflammatory disorders. It is a 'news to use' book that provides real assistance to those with inflammatory disorders who are looking for a clinically sensible approach to their problems." (Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., FACN, President, Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute) The innovative four-step method in this book focuses on: Using food as medicine Understanding the stress connection Healing your gut and digestive system Optimizing liver function Each of these sections includes an interactive workbook to help you determine and create your own personal treatment program. Also included are recipes for simple, easy-to-prepare dishes to jump-start the healing process. The Immune System Recovery Plan is a revolutionary way for people to balance their immune systems, transform their health, and live fuller, happier lives.

Insulin Resistance Diet Book: If unaddressed, insulin resistance can lead to Type 2 Diabetes and the negative health consequences associated with that, making them more susceptible to heart disease and stroke as well as causing nerve and kidney damage, robbing them of 10 years of life! Insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes have been on the rise over the last fifty years as diets have shifted to start including much more sugars and simple carbohydrates, especially from the over-processed foods that have become so common. Thankfully, it can be reversed and this book provides a diet and lifestyle solutions that can help you reduce your insulin resistance and even reverse Type 2 Diabetes. It provides an easy to understand overview of the causes and consequences of insulin resistance as well as how insulin works in the body. Building on this information, it provides easy to follow solutions that have been shown in research to lower insulin resistance and reverse Type 2 Diabetes. Using the information provided by this book, you can start reducing your insulin resistance and lower your blood sugar levels today, but that is not all! Insulin resistance often comes with higher blood sugar levels that can cause fatigue and mental fogginess. By following the tips provided in the following chapters, your energy will return and your mind will sharpen. Don't suffer from insulin resistance for a day longer! This book will provide you with all the information you need to learn how you become insulin resistant and make the life-saving changes now. Don't wait until it is too late! Immune System Recovery Plan: Today, we are witnessing an increase in the number autoimmune inflammatory diseases, and as your immune system is the body's main line of defense against foreign invaders, it is necessary to keep it primed and functioning optimally The Immune System: Boost the Immune System, Heal Your Gut, and Cleanse Your Body Naturally is for readers who are struggling with issues related to their immune system. These struggles can range from getting sick often to inflammatory disorders such as fibromyalgia and arthritis-to a deterioration of the intestinal lining, also known as a leaky gut. Whatever your condition may be, this book will increase your understanding of how to have a healthier immune system and improve gut health. It is easy to follow and will put you on the right track toward repairing your gut so that you can start reaping the many benefits of a strong immune system. After reading this book, you will understand how your health and well-being are greatly affected by your gut microbiota. When you heal your gut, you are at the same time boosting your immune system. This book will: Explain in detail the immune and digestive systems-as well as how they affect each other; Describe the benefits of a healthy immune system and gut; Describe the reasons why people have immune system problems; Allow you to determine if you have gut issues; Provide you with health tips to begin restoring your gut and boost your immune system; Inform you of what foods will naturally boost your immune system and which foods can be detrimental to gut health; Provide you with healthy meal plan ideas;

"The Immune System Recovery Plan is the right book, at the right time, by the right person. We are witnessing a significant increase in autoimmune inflammatory diseases, which include more than 80 different diagnoses. Dr. Blum has done a magnificent job helping the reader to understand how this family of inflammatory disorders, including arthritis and fibromyalgia, can be managed with the diet and lifestyle program she developed in her practice. Her step-by-step approach is based on her considerable years of experience as a physician, and the emerging medical science that, for the first time, has developed an understanding of how genetics, lifestyle and nutrition play a role in origin of these disorders. The approach described in Dr. Blum's book represents the leading edge in the lifestyle management of chronic inflammatory disorders. It is a 'news to use' book that provides real assistance to those with inflammatory disorders who are looking for a clinically sensible approach to their problems." (Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., FACN, President, Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute) The innovative four-step method in this book focuses on: Using food as medicine Understanding the stress connection Healing your gut and digestive system Optimizing liver function Each of these sections includes an interactive workbook to help you determine and create your own personal treatment program. Also included are recipes for simple, easy-to-prepare dishes to jump-start the healing process. The Immune System Recovery Plan is a revolutionary way for people to balance their immune systems, transform their health, and live fuller, happier lives.

This document reviews the current state of knowledge about St. Lawrence belugas, recommends a series of actions for ensuring their survival and proposes an implementation schedule. The goal of the Recovery Plan is to bring population numbers and conditions to a state where natural event and human activities will not threaten the survival of the St. Lawrence beluga whale population. A subsidiary goal is to improve the status from endangered to vulnerable, as defined by COSEWIC.

"Reviewed by the St. Lawrence Beluga Recovery Committee."

The most up-to-date book on the subject gives women all the essential information on diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune medical conditions The Autoimmune Connection explains the links between autoimmune diseases and offers up-to-date information on diagnosis, treatments, and risks for women with one or more autoimmune disease, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or Crohn's disease. You will will learn how to sort out vague and seemingly unrelated early signs and symptoms; which diagnostic tests they may need and what the results can mean; how autoimmune diseases and treatments can affect you at different stages of life; what new treatments and therapies are on the horizon; and where to find the proper specialist and how to navigate the health-care system NEW: Major breakthroughs in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid disease, diabetes, Celiac, multiple sclerosis NEW: Potential environmental triggers for autoimmunity, such as cigarette smoke, crystalline silica, asbestos, mercury, lead, viruses and other microbes, pesticides, pollutants, solvents, and petroleum byproducts NEW: Current drugs on the market and recently discovered side effects and long-term complications connected to existing drug therapies NEW: Healthcare law reform provisions and key changes to Medicare and Medicaid

The first book to offer an optimistic message for CFS sufferers, this essential and inspirational guidebook is designed to help patients empower themselves, using techniques for body awareness, inner dialogue, deep relaxation, guided imagery, and other devices, so that they may take responsiblity for their own healing and gain a more positive outlook on life.