Foods That Heal: The Natural Way to Good Health

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Orient Paperbacks, 1995 - Health & Fitness - 216 pages
Several hundreds of years back Hippocrates, the father of medicine, said, 'Your food shall be your medicine'. This maxim holds true even today. There are several disorders that can be prevented and treated by selecting natural foods rich in minerals, vitamins, trace elements, vital nutrients and other substances that have positive medicinal and curative values. This is a no-nonsense A-Z guide to the care and feeding of your body, going to the bottom of everything you need to know about diet, health and food. The listings in this clearly written book span general categories of illnesses, food groups, and each entry recommends helpful foods, followed by those that should be avoided. The format allows easy access to information, with entries offering straightforward advice, explanations, and answers. In short, the book is an invaluable guide for better understanding of health, food and natural remedies.
 

Contents

Index of Diseases7
207
Fruits13
13
Apple17
21
Apricot22
26
Avocado25
27
Bael Fruit28
28
Banana31
31
Date35
35
Bitter Gourd94
94
Bottle Gourd96
96
Cabbage98
98
Carrot101
101
Cucumber104
104
Drumstick107
107
Fenugreek109
109
Garlic114
114

Fig38
38
Grapes41
41
Grapefruit45
45
Indian Gooseberry47
47
Jambul Fruit50
50
Lemon53
53
Lime58
58
Mango63
63
Orange68
68
Papaya72
72
Pomegranate75
75
Raisins79
79
Vegetables82
82
Natural Benefits and Curative Properties Amaranth87
87
Asparagus89
89
Beet Root91
91
Ginger120
120
Lettuce123
123
Mint127
127
Onion129
129
Potato134
134
Radish138
138
Soyabean141
141
Spinach145
145
Tomato148
148
Barley154
154
Pulses167
167
Nuts and Seeds179
179
Coconut185
185
Mustard Seeds193
193
Curd202
196
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About the author (1995)

H.K. Bakhru enjoys countrywide reputation as an expert naturopath and a writer on the subject. His well researched articles on nature cure, health, and nutrition appear regularly in the media.

He began his career in the Indian Railways with a first class first postgraduate degree from Lucknow University. He retired, in 1984, as the Chief Public Relations Officer of the Central Railways, after 35 years of distinguished service in the Public Relations Organisation of the Indian Railways and the Railway Board.

A diploma holder in naturopathy, he is a member of the Nature Cure Practitioners’ Guild in Mumbai. He has made extensive studies on naturopathy and herbalism. He spends his retired life propagating and practising nature cure and is always willing to offer advice to those who seek his help.

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