Book Description

Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo has established himself as the world's most popular and respected authority on the connection between blood type and eating, cooking and living. Eat Right 4 Your Type, Cook Right 4 Your Type, and Live Right 4 Your Type have created an international phenomenon.

Now comes the essential reference book to answer all your questions about conditions, herbs, supplements, medication and food. From asthma to sore throat, from cancer to thrombosis, this guide recommends treatment for hundreds of conditions, citing rigorous studies that detail the frequency and severity of the conditions for each blood type. ... Read more

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Eat Right for Your Blood Type by Dr. D'Adamo
This is a top medical reference in the alternative medicinal
area. The book discusses dietary implications based upon blood
types. For instance, Type A is the agrarian which is comfortable with grains and livestock. Blood type B people require a
balanced diet of meat and dairy. (B-Antigen) Type AB is the
modern man with an inherited tolerance of AB with enhanced
abilities to manufacture more antibodies. (A & B antigen)
The blood type is key to the immune system. Blood type 0
persons have no antigens. (Anti-A and Anti-B antibodies)
Type B people may have milk ; whereas, Type A people tend
to have systems which agglutinate and reject it.

The author mentions an Indican urine scale for bowel
putrification; wherein, the liver and intestines do not
metabolize proteins. Instead; they produce indols- toxic
byproducts on the Indican Scale. Foods with toxic Indicans
should be avoided. i.e. Bologna which magnifies nitrites

Lactin activity inflames the intestines, causes bloating and
slows food metabolism. Blood type O discourages the
metabolism of animal protein. This type person needs lean and chemical - free meat, fish and chicken. Wheat gluten slows the
metabolism and interferes with insulin efficiency.
Kelp, seafood,liver, kale, spinach,brocolli and red meat
are ideal for metabolism and weight loss/stabilization.
Bacon, ham, pork, American cheese, cheddar and ice cream
should be minimized. Soy may be utilized as a good alternate
to the dairy group. Flax oil and olive oil are beneficial.
Corn oil and peanut oil should be avoided. Type B persons
have stronger immune systems and may eat meat, green veggies,
eggs, liver, licorace tea and ginger. Type AB persons benefit
from TOFU, dairy , green veggies and millet.

Persons with sinusitis and Type B should avoid fenugreek.
Type O persons should avoid alfalfa. Type B persons react
badly to vaccines. Type A persons should avoid cayenne due
to potential nausea. Type O and B should avoid aloe vera juice.

This book contains a wealth of important dietary material.
It should be read carefully. The contents should be placed
in a daily diary for maximum benefit and systematic
measurement of progress. The book is worth the price.
I find the information content of this book nowhere else.
For this reason alone, the book should be purchased and
read carefully.

More scientifically oriented than Eat Right...
I admit it: I was suspicious of this diet. Before examining this book, I thought the diet sounded very "fad-like" (and I remain wholly unconvinced by the personality-trait correspondences which are NOT essential to the scientific basis of the diet, just a curiosity). I read negative reviews and their justifications. What I noticed was that most of these reviews sounded a lot like the criticisms leveled at the Atkins diet, a diet that does work for a lot of people (though not all--this book makes clear why) that have since been disproven by double-blind studies. A number noted that d'Adamo's theories weren't backed up by scientific research. Fair enough; this book cites double-blind studies and peer-reviewed research extensively, far more so than the Eat Right and Cook Right books. It also fine-tunes some of the earlier findings. This is ongoing research, something you just don't see in proponents of "fad" diets. D'Adamo has clearly been listing to his critics, and makes every attempt to clarify, fine-tune, and explain how all of this works.

I picked this book--and the diet--up when I browsed it in the store and noted that the medical problems in my family charted almost exactly with the risk factors for blood type. (Blood type correlations with disease have actually been established in peer-reviewed medical journals for a long time, although they aren't much talked about.) I tried the diet. I'm about three weeks in. I've lost 10 pounds, my digestive problems are much improved, I feel more energetic, I don't crave sweets, and -- the most convincing thing for me, because I wasn't looking for it and therefore can't attribute it to the placebo effect -- the morning stiffness I've had for 30 years is gone. It takes at least a week for things to kick in--especially if one has increased intestinal permeability due to intestinal damage--but it does, and for many, myself included, the results are quite profound.

I am not a scientist, nor am I claiming that d'Adamo has everything right. There are some typos in the book, although most misprints are corrected on the website (www.dadamo.com)--hard to find, but worth looking. This is ongoing research, however. D'Adamo also uses that site to update new findings on food compatibility. I think this diet could easily be used in conjunction with others appropriate to type. For instance, type O people will do well with Atkins as long as they cut out the wheat gluten and dairy; people with food allergies may have to limit intake of more foods than he lists. He suggests 70-80% compliance works for most people.

Even the critics suggest that this diet isn't likely to harm anyone. I fully expect some version of this to be exonerated as fully as, if not more than, Atkins. In the meantime, this is a great resource, it's interesting reading even for the healthy, and it is more likely to engage a reader like myself who likes to see detailed scientific justification before jumping into a health plan.

1st diet, last diet?
Having studied, tried, or heard about many "health diets" in the last 35 years, I have always wondered why distinguished health professionals would produce diets that were so contradictory to one other. After all, it's the same human body we're talking about, right?

This book is the most complete in a series of books that answers these questions in a way that passes scientific muster. Of course we are not all the same, but why?

The answer lies in the fact that we each have a unique genetic heritage that dictates how we react to the foods we eat. The basic premise of Dr. D'Adamo's book reflects current thinking on the anthropological origins of our various blood types, which, although similar, are different enough to provoke adverse reactions not only to each other, but to foods that share the chemical markers of those various blood types.

If I can sum up my experience with this book in one sentence, it is this: If thousands of years of history of Homo Sapiens can be seen as a long dance of adaptation between plants and animals, we would all do well to know what our genetic ancestors adapted to, and stick to it. This book will help you do just that!

Individuals new to the study of genetics may find the science in this book to be quite overwhelming, as well as the many pages of footnotes.

I say bring it on! To those who say this is pseudoscience: Give this book a try. You may just discover what foods make you feel, think, and look your best, and discover why at the same time!

This book needs more information
This book needs more information and some sort of telephone numbers or contacts to understand what exactly need to be done for certain problems. For example, it recommends some protocols to use, but it is not clear as to we should use all of it at one time or are they optional, meaning can we use any one of them. It will also be helpful if it says where these are available. This book was not as helpful as I expected it to be.

Comprehensive Volume for All Following the ER4YT Program
This updated 2002 volume supercedes D'Adamo's original title ER4YT as it adds secretor/non-secretor practical information regarding food choices for those who wish to further refine their diet.
Set up in an alphabetically arranged encyclopedia format, the text covers topics that range from the anthropology of the blood types, the history of blood types in medicine, a listing of conditions and diseases with relation to blood type and food choices for all 4 types.
If you are an advocate of the ER4YT program, this book is a must as is the delightful cookbook, 'Cook Right For Your Type'. I have been on the program at the advice of my health care provider for over 2 months and have slimmed down without really dieting all while feeling a heck of a lot better. Referring to this book, the cookbook as well as the original ER4YT help keep you interested --- as boredom resulting from monotonous food choices seems to be one of my number one problems with staying with any program. ... Read more

Book Description

Looks at human body movement as a mechanical system and examines techniques used to measure and analyze all body movements. Each limb of the body is treated as a separate segment connected at hinge joints. Muscles are replaced by actuators and the net effect of all muscles is replaced by torque motors. The characteristics of those actuators are documented, along with their neural control as represented in the readily available electromyographic signal. The book's organization is such that description of the movement is covered first, followed by chapters that examine the cause of the movement at kinetic and electromyographic levels. Will appeal to all those involved in the study of a wide variety of human movement problems--from pathological gait to chronic running injuries. Material on biomechanical techniques contributes to the understanding of such everyday movements as walking and lifting. Information is integrated with a common set of data and analyses. In addition, basic physics principles are presented in capsule form for ease of use. This text is a substantial revision of the widely used Biomechanics of Human Movement, updated and retitled to reflect progress in the field. ... Read more

Book Description

This popular study guide and review provide a quick survey ofthe field of biochemistry, covering the essentials that students needto know. Includes board-type questions to give students experience forwhat they will encounter in actual examinations. Now thoroughly revisedand updated throughout, with much new material on cholesterol andsteroid metabolism, nutrition and protein synthesis. Plus, the authorshave included a unique cross-referencing system to the book's companionvolume, Harvey and Champe's Lippincott's Illustrated Review ofPharmacology. ... Read more

Reviews (31)

Concise and easy to read!
I am starting medical school in the fall and after being out of school for a year, I wanted to brush up on my basic biochemistry knowledge. This book allows for concise review without having to dig through a huge text. It highlights the important points in a well organized manner. I suppliment when needed with my old biochemistry text, but haven't even needed to do that much. It is a must for anyone needing a good outline of important biochemistry topics in a clear format.

The Most Comprehensive Review Book
When I started to study this book I did not have any idea of biochemistry at all. It was almost 8 years after I had taken the course in medical school and honestly I barely passed it. This book gave me all I needed and actually thought me biochemistry from the basics to the top. I have never seen a review book more complete and flawless than this book. The only issue is, the book is lengthy and needs a lot of time to read and these days biochemistry does not show up in USMLE Step 1 very often.

Must have for biochemistry
This book was excellent for my biochemistry class and for board studying. I used it mainly as a reference during my board studying. It has great diagrams and references to biochemical diseases.

Excellent Biochem book for med school!
Excellent textbook. Thorough, but succinct. Definitely enough to ace your med school biochem and the boards.

best review ever!!
This is my all time favourite pre-clin. book. It's a must have! Highly recommended. Easy to use and understand. Master this book and you will know what there is to know in order to pass exams. ... Read more

Book Description

When it comes to pinpointing the stuff you really need to know, nobody does it better than CliffsNotes. This fast, effective tutorial helps you master core physiological concepts – from cells, tissues, and muscles to the immune system, the respiratory system, and the cardiovascular system – and get the best possible grade.

At CliffsNotes, we're dedicated to helping you do your best, no matter how challenging the subject. Our authors are veteran teachers and talented writers who know how to cut to the chase – and zero in on the essential information you need to succeed. ... Read more

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Good review
The book covers important topics in anatomy and phys succintly. However, I kept getting distracted by all of the typos in the book! If you can get past that fact that it needs to be edited, it is helpful.

Good study guide to take to the gym or errands
I found this book a good concise study guide that I could take to the gym or when I'm somewhere waiting and have a couple of extra minutes to study. It breaks down the A&P chapters to simple terms which can finally be the lightbulb you're looking for when dealing with complicated A&P topics. I got an "A" in my class, but more credit goes to the wonderful study guides [Anatomy and Physiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers with Explanations by Patrick Leonardi Volume 1 & 2]. Leonardi's study guides, written by an actual professor, are chock full of questions and answers to each A&P chapter, including all of the difficult concepts. It was great because I could mess up taking his tests and know that I needed to study that area further, and not make my mistakes on the real test!! It is an invaluable guide, and while the Cliffs Quick Review is a good primer, to get really in depth, get the Leonardi books!! You won't regret it!!

Good reference for college anatomy and physiology
It's a good book and helped to cut some of my study time studying for my exams in my college A and P class. It's definitely to the point and written in a reader friendly fashion. However, I was recommended another study guide from my pre-med friends at another college which is the following: Key Facts for Anatomy and Physiology ISBN: 0971999694
This study guide helped me to prepare for the specific key facts asked on my A & P exams. It also helped me to cut my study time because it cut away a lot of the fluff in over-written textbooks. I got good grades with the help of these study guides I highly advise getting these 2 study guides.

Good Review for your A&P Class
I bought this book for my Anatomy and Physiology class. For those who are studying or have been studied this class, you know how painful it is having to memorize every single structures and substructures of anything in a human body. Well, if you have this book then at least you don't have a bad time anymore because it does the classification for you already.
To me, the materials that are covered in the A&P Cliffs Quick review is sufficiently enough for you to get a decent grade (from B to A) if you attend lectures, take notes, read your book and finally use it as a cramming tool before the exam.
Unlike other review books which tend to put too much or too little information (I have another review book from Schaum's that does not help a lot), this one actually has the exact information that my A&P professor covered in class. So now I allow myself to relax if I cannot write down everything my professor says in class.
One more cool thing about this Cliff review book that's worth your money is the author listed some websites that have review materials (free and paid) so that you can log on and challenge yourself.
I highly reccommend the Cliffs Quick Review notes on Anatomy and Physiology to all the students that are taking the class and want to have a life rather than devoting all the time to study A&P.

good reference,
This is a good summary of anatomy and physiology if you don't have time to read the textbook. It is written in an easy to understand style. It can help in learning some information. If you want to know the kind of questions asked on exams in college anatomy and physiology class, get the following which is also [available]:
Anatomy and Physiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers with Explanations (Vol 1 ISBN: 0971999619) (Vol 2 ISBN: 0971999627). I used these three books and they helped me get an "A" in my A and P class. When my friend took an A and P class at another college, she used these 3 books and also got an "A". I rest my case. Get these three books. ... Read more

Book Description

The new edition of Award-winning author and educator Dee Silverthorn's Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach builds upon the book's thorough coverage of integrative and molecular physiology topics to give you a solid foundation of understanding for your education, career, or general knowledge.Every piece of art has been revised so that figures and diagrams are clearer, making it easier to understand complex physiological systems. A comprehensive, integrated approach including basic cell processes, homeostasis & control, integration of function, and metabolism, growth, & aging.For college instructors, students, people in the nursing/allied health field, or anyone interested in human anatomy. ... Read more

Book Description

Mathematical Physiology provides an introduction into physiology using the tools and perspectives of mathematical modeling and analysis. It describes ways in which mathematical theory may be used to give insights into physiological questions and how physiological questions can in turn lead to new mathematical problems. The book is divided into two parts, the first dealing with the fundamental principles of cell physiology, and the second with the physiology of systems. In the first part, after an introduction to basic biochemistry and enzyme reactions, the authors discuss volume control, the membrane potential, ionic flow through channels, excitability, calcium dynamics, and electrical bursting. This first part concludes with spatial aspects such as synaptic transmission, gap junctions, the linear cable equation, nonlinear waves propagation in neurons, and calcium waves. In the second part, the human body is studied piece by piece, beginning with an introduction to electrocardiology, followed by the physiology of the circulatory system, blood, muscle, hormones, and kidneys. Finally, the authors examine the digestive system and the visual system, ending with the inner ear. This book will be of interest to researchers, to graduate students and advanced undergraduate students in applied mathematics who wish to learn how to build and analyze mathematical models and to become familiar with new areas of application, as well as to physiologists interested in learning about theoretical approaches to their work. The inclusion of numerous exercises and models could be used to add further interest and challenge to traditional courses taught by applied mathematicians, bioengineers, and physiologists. ... Read more

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All of it fascinating....
This book is an excellent overview of the major research into the mathematics of physiological processes. The first part of the book covers cellular physiology beginning with a discussion of biochemical reactions in the first chapter. Some of the applications of dynamical systems are nicely illustrated here, especially bifurcation theory.

Applications of the diffusion equation follow in the next chapter on cellular homeostasis. The Nernst-Planck electrodiffusion equation is discussed but not derived, and is solved in the constant field approximation.

This is complicated somewthat in the next chapter on membrane ion channels, where the potential across the membrane is not assumed to have a constant gradient. There is a discussion of channel blocking drugs in the last section, but unfortunately it is too short. This is an important area of application, with the experimental validation of the mathematical results of upmost importance.

The Hodgkin-Huxley and the FitzHugh-Nagumo equations dominate the next chapter on electrical signaling in cells. The phase space analysis of these models is discussed, along with an interesting treatment of the excitability of cardiac cells in the Appendix of the chapter.

A very well-written treatment, along with helpful diagrams, of calcium dynamics is given in Chapter 5. The authors show how ignoring the fast variables and transients lead one to a solution of they dynamical problem of the receptor model.

Phase space analysis is used extensively in the next chapter on electrical bursting, with emphasis on bursting in pancreatic beta-cells. An interesting discussion on the classification of bursting oscillations is given purely in terms of bifurcation theory.

That synaptic transimission is quantal in nature is one of the topics of the next chapter on intercellular communication. This is the first time in the book that probabilistic methods are introduced into the modeling. The authors quote some very old references on the experimental verification of the quantal model, leaving the reader wondering if more modern experiments have been done. In calculating the effective diffusion coefficients, the authors introduce the technique of homogenization, and give a explanation of the rationale behind the technique. The strategy of determining the behavior at a particular scale without solving completely the details at a finer scale is one that has proven to be quite productive, especially in physics.

The use of partial differential equations is increased in the next chapter on electrical flow in neurons, with the linear cable equation playing the dominant role. The authors use transform methods to obtain the solutions in the main text and exercises, giving references for the reader not familiar with these techniques.

The nonlinear cable equation is the subject of the next chapter, with traveling waves solutions of the bistable equation given the main emphasis. Shooting methods are employed in the solution of this equation, and the authors also treat the more difficult case of the discrete bistable equation.

Wave propagation in higher dimensions is the subject of the next chapter, with spiral waves discussed along with a brief discussion of scroll waves.

The fascinating subject of cardiac propagation is the subject of Chapter 11. The mathematical techniques are not much more complicated, but mathematicians coming to cardiac biology for the first time will need to pay attention to the details. One of the most interesting subjects of the book is treated in Chapter 13 on cell function regulation. Mathematical models of the G1 and G2 checkpoint processes are given.

Part two of the book emphasizes the mathematical modeling of the biological systems, rather than at the cellular level. This part begins with a consideration of how cellular activity can be coordinated to produce a regular heartbeat and how failure can occur. Interestingly, a Schrodinger-like equation appears when linearizing the FitzHugh-Nagumo equations for oscillating cells. And, interestingly, dynamical systems via circle maps appear in the model of the AV modal signal. This is followed by a lengthy and fascinating discussion of the mathematics of the circulatory system. Unfortunately, the discussion on the dangers of high blood pressure is not justified by any mathematical models in the book. It would have been very interesting to see a model developed that would predict the effects of hypertension on the heart, kidneys, etc and one that would be compared with historical and clinical data.

The next chapters discuss physiology of the blood, respiration, and muscles. A very interesting discussion of hormone physiology and mammal ovulation is given. The mathematical models of the kidneys and gastrointestinal systems are very detailed and very enlightening for individuals not in these fields.

The book ends with chapters on the physiology of sight and hearing. The discussion of the light reflex mechanism is very interesting as the authors use linear stability analysis. The oscillations of the basilar membrane in the inner ear are good reading for the physicist.

This book would be of great interest to mathematicians who are entering the field of computational physiology or computational biologists who need an understanding of the modeling required. Very captivating reading........

Graduate level Mathematical Physiology text
This is a very good graduate level text on mathematical physiology. It covers a broad range of topics from cardiac electrophysiology to the cell cycle. The authors have written the closest thing to a mathematical version of Guyton's Human Physiology text that I have seen. The prospective reader of this text should be aware that it assumes a background in PDE ,ODE, and asymptotics, as well as introductory molecular Biology. The structure of DNA, RNA, and the central dogma DNA to RNA to Protein are described in less than 3 pages without diagrams. Terms from Biochemistry are used at times without definition or explanation. Each Chapter concludes with a very nice collection of interesting problems. Supplement the text with the outstanding elementary text by Leah - Edelstein - Keshet , lecture notes by C. Peskin ,the applied math texts by Keener and Cole, Molecular biology texts by Lodish et al or Baltimore et al ,and of course Guyton's Human Physiology for a fascinating introduction to mathematical biology with an emphasis on differential equation models in physiology. ... Read more

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Johanna Budwig is legendary scientist. End of story.
Johanna Budwig holds Doctoral degrees in biochemistry and theoretical physics. This book is a quick overview in telegram form of research in fats in the year 1959. This is not technical scientific work although from time to time she skirts on some scientific technical issues and drops quite a few names of Nobel Prize winners and the unbelievable precise German scientific works as Rosenfled 1903 extensive work with animals without mentioned his name or directly citing his work.

Thus, unless you yourself do not have a mastery of physics and biochemistry, and a knowledge of the works of many Nobel Prize winner and other brillant biochemists you will not have a full appreciation for this quick twenty to thirty minute telegram lecture.

This is apparent by one of the reviewers rant and raving about static electricity. Well the truth is static electricity is a surface phenomenon of insulators. Biological systems are aqueous and water ionizes. The water molecule H2O dissociates into a positive charged H+ ion and negatively charged OH- ion. The free proton, H+, then binds to a water molecule forming a hydronium ion H3O+. The product of the concentration of [H3O+] ions and [OH-] (bracket signify concentration) ions is a constant called the ionic product of water Kw which is 10-7 mol L-1 at 25 degees C . The concentrations of the [H+] (for brevity the H2O is dropped) ion and the [OH-] ion are rarely equal. In other words, there is an electrical charge imbalance. The Danish chemist S. P. L. Sorensen defined pH (potentia Hydrogenii) as pH = -log10[H+] which is commonly measured with litmus paper. This in short measures the electrical charge imbalance (acidity) in biological solutions.

In short, some of the comments of the reviewers about static electricity, electron rich foods does not pass the litmus test.

And as far as the clinical double blind trials popular with American Medical Association most of it is witch craft compared to Rosenfled well designed scientific studies with flax oil. The probability of learning anything significant using statically studies with over 500 variables when the investigator does not even have a clue to the root variables is lubricous. It proves nothing. Some of these medical investigators are the ones that had a blank look on their face the second day of biochemistry 101 when you throw up the second law of thermodynamics and calculate the entropy of a biological chemical equation to see if it is spontaneous.

It is very sad that when Dr. Budwig recently passed away that a library that can never be replaced burn.

Full of absolute nonsense about both physics and medicine
The people who say "it makes so much sense" probably have forgotten any science they learned in school. The book is so rife with errors I'll just mention a couple.

One of the biggest pieces of nonsense is the promotion of "electron-rich foods." All matter has the same amount of electrons as it does protons, otherwise it would carry a static electric charge.

"It is the human being, with his gradual concentration of electrons, ever striving towards the future, who conceals within himself the greatest potential for the sun's energy on earth."

A way to get a gradual concentration of electrons is to shuffle your shoes against a carpet when the weather is dry. That will generally cause a small accumulation of electrons unbalanced by protons. When you get close enough to a conductor such a doorknob or another person there is a shock as the excess electrons jump to the body with the lesser excess charge. Imagine a larger "concentration of electrons."

"Thus, the human who eats refined foodstuffs or food which lacks electron...."

No food could lack electrons, that is physically impossible. It can't even have a relative lack of electrons, or it would be electrically charged, like static cling from the dryer, or worse.

Her characterization of all cancer is patently false: "the only substance which characterised the cancerous cells, as opposed to healthy ones, was isolated fat; the formation of fat in the cell nucleus, cell body and cytoplasm. It was the single distinguishing feature of cancerous cells in contrast to healthy ones."

That is certainly not accepted today. Cancer is much more complicated than that. You can read more information at the NCI site cancer.gov.

I do sympathize with those who are desperate for help. But the whole theory that this book is based on is utter nonsense. The late Dr. Budwig seems to have believed in her theory, but there have been no controlled studies, even retrospective studies, looking at groups of patients who either did or did not go on the Budwig diet. I can't say the diet is nonsense, but the ideas behind it certainly are.

The Oil-Protein Diet Cookbook
After reaching late middle-age, I began to see a deterioration in the general health of myself and my friends. Knowing our forebearers reached old age in reasonably good health, I started reading everything from medical reports to junk mail in an attempt to understand what is different in this day from the past. One of the most revealing, and believable, reports I read is a book that is not really a book. It is "Flax Oil as a True Aid Against Arthritis, Heart Infarction, Cancer and Other Diseases" by Dr. Johanna Budwig. The book was not written as a book, but is the actual report she gave as a Nobel Prize winning researcher to her fellows in the medical field. The facts she presented made complete sense, but did not list how the reader could utilize the information. Hence, I ordered her book, "The Oil-Protein Diet Cookbook". In it, she explains how the reader can put her theories of introducing flax oil to the diet in very interesting ways. She has included over 500 simple recipes with which one can incorporate the beneficial flax oil into one's lifestyle. The most helpful part is the recipes for a basic cream to replace the vegetable fat usually spread on our breads and melted over our veggies, and a very simple granola-type cereal one can use in many ways. With these two items, the diet we are used to can easily be replaced with one that may be able to "fix" what is broken in our bodies. She claims the faithful can completely cure such things as cancer, heart problems, and even diabetes. In talking to folks older even than me, some fondly remember having their mothers make them ingest flax seeds in one form or another. Dr. Budwig claims flax seed products cannot possibly hurt, even if taken in large amounts. I am listening to her and have begun to change my ways to hers. She must know something, as she is well into her 90's and still active!

Who would have thought of Flax.
Where has this information been hiding for so long? Or more like it, why haven't I taken the time to learn of it. DR. Budwig has done a superb job of detailing the vital importance this "super food" plays in our health. It is a very important key in our heart health. Whether it is in the form of the oil or the powder, or the "lingen rich" fiber. One additional thing I have learned from a site called PapaNature is the benefit of blending of flax oil and Omega 3. PapaNature reinforces Budwig's explanations on the importance of flax in our health. It also offers a choice of products and versions of flax.

This is a must reading for all cancer victims.
This book is well written in laymen terms to inform the person who has a threat of cancer of the simple treatment which has a sure cure. It is sad that the medical society has withheld this type natural healing process from the populace. Ms. Budwig very clearly explains the cause and the cure for cancer. It makes so much sense that even though I do not have cancer, I have begun taking the preventive measures which include the use of Flax oil and cottage cheese. I am certaily glad that I read this book. I will buy several for my friends who may suffer from cancer. This is a must reading for everyone. The diet change recommended in this book may have a broad range of benefits for us and our children. Every home library needs to have a copy of this book. ... Read more

Book Description

This text presents nutrition at the biochemical and metabolic level and covers the biochemistry of vitamins, minerals, and energy nutrients. Written specifically for the advanced nutrition course, this text continues to be the hallmark text used in the majority of courses across the country due to its selected topic coverage at the appropriate level. ... Read more

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Readable, in-depth discussion of nutrition and metabolism.
Currently, many people are becoming seriously interested in the role of nutrition in human health. Fortunately, there are many good books on nutrition and health for the interested lay person. But once one begins to understand the extreme importance of nutrition for achieving and maintaining good health where can a seriously interested lay person turn for more detailed information? The answer is to this book. Yes, this book requires some serious study, but it is quite well written and does not require a degree in chemistry or biology to follow. A dilligent lay person can gain much valuable information from it. If you are really serious about understanding the role of nutrition in human health I highly recommend this book.

The best advanced nutrition book I know.
If you want (or need) to go deep into nutrition, this is the book. Very well organized and researched information. Covers in depth nutritional physiology and biochemistry. I used this book in an advanced undergraduate nutrition course and I consider it one of my prized possessions. If there is a better book on the subject, I would like to know about it.

Best biochemical nutrition textbook!
I am a graduate student who majors in Nutrition. This is a best biochemical nutrition textbook I ever read! What I like about this textbook is: (1) relatively light weight (575 pages) for this type of textbook, yet very comprehensive. It contains from basic physiology and biochemistry to a current field such as antioxidant nutrition; (2) a large amount of well summarized figures (almost every page has al least one figure); (3) plain English; (4) each chapter concludes with annotated bibliography so that you could use this book as a sort of literature review on a specific field; (5) well-made index, so that you could use this as a sort of encyclopedia of nutrition. Title says "advanced", but I recommend this book to undergraduate students who look for explanation on the biochemistry basis in the nutrition field. ... Read more

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Good Book
This is a good book for college anatomy and physiology. It is very thorough and descriptive. Goes in depth into nervous, muscular, skeletal and endocrine systems to name a few. I also recommend Key Facts of Anatomy and Physiology isbn;0971999694. This last book shows you what's important to study for. Both books highly recommended.

mikepez sucks
If you buy products from mikepez, please read his seller comments. In addition pay close attention to the fact that he is not selling whatever the hell it is you are asking for.

An Outstanding Text
Martini has made significant changes in the 6th Edition of his Anatomy and Physiology text and they prove to be reader-friendly, more technically accurate than competitors such as Marieb, and accompanied by first-rate illustrations. When considering the accompanying Atlas of Human Anatomy, CD-ROM, and Applications Manual, this text is the best in its class. ... Read more

Book Description

Part of Mosby's successful monograph series, CardiovascularPhysiology presents fundamental concepts clearly and concisely. Students gain asolid understanding on how the cardiovascular system functions in both health and disease. Throughout, excellent illustrations and consistent pedagogical features focus student learning. In addition, the clinical commentaries help students apply what they've learned to real-life clinical situations. ... Read more

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a good introductory book
Benefit of this book is only if you do not have the physiology book by the same author or if you want to carry around a section of the huge book. By itself the book is very clear in explaning cardiac cycles and rest of the hemodynamics. Hearth sounds forget it, ECG or ECG graphs, forget it but whatever is explained is explained in easy terms whit some nice diagrams/figures.It is expensive book per page compared to physiology book.

Good but heavygoing in parts
This book has a lot of useful information but could be a little more reader-friendly

One word of warning - the entire content of this book is to be found word-for-word in section IV of the Berne & Levy textbook "Physiology". Don't make the mistake I made and buy them both ! ... Read more

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Applied kinesiology uses diagnostic muscle tests in conjunction with standard examination procedures to determine the causes of health problems. Written for professionals and nonprofessionals alike, Applied Kinesiology includes 32 muscle tests and a step-by-step guide for applying specific correction techniques. ... Read more

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Great introduction to Applied Kinesiology
Robert Frost's AK manual is lean and to the point. It gives the history of AK, how AK is used in Europe and the USA, theory into the mechanisms of the reflexes used in AK, basic therapeutic procedures with explainations, and clear diagrams of the basic muscle tests and the appropriate reflexes. A perfect complement to the 100 hour course. I recommend this book to any student or practioner in health care who is looking to expand their skill set. ... Read more

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Gives students a solid grasp of those aspects of pulmonary physiology that are essential for an understanding of clinical medicine. The Sixth Edition presents a new section of case presentations, improved illustrations, problem-based examples, and new study questions & answers after each chapter to help students prepare for the USMLE Step 1. ... Read more

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Disapponted
This book was confusing at times. Not as clearly written as the review on the back cover says. I read the Lange Cardiovascular Physiology book and it was written much better. I am probably being overly generous by giving this book 3 stars.

Gave me a good understanding of Pulmonary Physiology
I have this book and the West book. There is not question this book is better. West waves his hands at a lot of problems but never works them out in a detailed way. That isn't the way I learn. This book takes you through detailed solutions so you can better understand the concepts involved. I didn't have time to read the whole book but whenever I was confused by a professor I could look it up in this book and figure the problem out.

The Basics and More
This is a wonderful book for anyone looking to learn pulmonary physiology, especially physio majors and medical students. It starts at a very basic level and proceeds through some of the more complicated topics (at least for me!!). I'm a first year medical student, and our first medical subject after basic sciences was pulmonary physiology. The professors recommended West, but a friend of mine was a physiology major in undergrad and recommended Levitzky. After reading the book, I was extremely happy with it. West may be more well known, but Levitzky's book provides a concise and complete explanation of the relavent topics, including structure and mechanics of the lungs, gas diffusion, and control and regulation of breathing. Very readable and accessible to people with little to no experience in physiology and respiration.

very good
If you need to learn respiratory physiology then this is a much better book than West's respiratory physiology book I believe. Dont get me wrong, they are very good books from scientific point of view but I think Levitzky's book is better for teaching students. Perfect book for respiratory therapy and medical students. ... Read more

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A Brilliant Introduction to Behavioral Kinesiology
When I first read this book in the early 80's, it profoundly changed my life. The idea that there is an innate body wisdom that guides us, physically as well as ethically and spiritually, was a revelation to me. And the fact that this body wisdom could be known through objective means was a real eye (and heart!)opener. Dr. Diamond's pioneering work with the thymus gland is the basis for much of current immunology as well as mind-body therapy and interpersonal ethics. This is a classic that everyone interested in holistic health should read -- as well as everyone who practices holistic medicine or purports to to use kinesiological testing therapeutically.

Practical and inspiring - essential!
I first read this book in the early 1980s, and I have referred to it ever since for its highly practical suggestions on ways to reduce stress and enhance creativity. I have also used Diamond's discussion of "Stress and Cerebral Balance" as a text in teaching communication in college courses. While I understand that the use of kinesiological testing by those not professionally trained has turned out to be a more difficult and complex matter than suggested in this early work, the results of Dr. John Diamond's research are as relevant today as they were when this book was first published in 1979. This book truly laid the groundwork for Dr. Diamond's wonderful subsequent writings, which have developed and refined his work. And here, as always, Dr. Diamond's prose is wonderful reading -- robust, down-to-earth, and entertaining!

A word to the sane (would give zero stars if I could)
The world is divided into various types of people with regards to applied kinesiology:

The sceptical: Any sceptic worth their salt who spends five minutes investigating this field will become a non-believer. I have nothing to say to you.

The avid believer: You can't argue with a sick mind. I have nothing to say to you.

The con-artist: Anyone who perpetuates the myth for personal gain. I have nothing to say to you.

The flexible: Those who may have an opinion (either way) but are still open to persuasion - all I can say to you is; do a bit of surfing for applied kinesiology first and try including the words "scam" or "sceptic". When I first heard about it I thought it was a joke until a friend of mine actually paid good money for a session. Then I heard about applied kinesiology by proxy and I was incredulous that anybody, even the homeopathic faction, could take that seriously. The bottom line is this: It doesn't work. Don't waste your money on a book sold by someone who is either a con artist or a gullible fool.

My favourite quote by a chiropractor (often advocates of A.K.):
"You see, that is why we never do double-blind testing anymore. It never works!"

This book perpetuates the bad thinking, lack of rigorous investigation and downright lies that enables opportunistic money making out of those who are quite often ill or unhappy.

By the way, I am not querying things like white sugar being bad for you or cows milk causing allergies in some people, but you don't need to buy this book to find out those kind of things.

Essential reading
This is the first of Dr. Diamond's books that I read, and it's easy to see why it became a best-seller. Dr. Diamond looks in detail at some of the aspects of our lives that affect us negatively, and gives simple, effective ways of overcoming these stresses. I have incorporated Dr. Diamond's suggestions in my normal working day for many years now, and I have found them to be enormously beneficial.

A Health Classic
This book is a classic of its kind. Although it is probably best known for its discussion of the kinesiological muscle test, it is ultimately more important for showing that stimuli, whether physical or otherwise, effect our Life Energy constantly for better or worse. Furthermore, these effects tend to be the same for all observers: uncousciously, this painting, that food and so on all effect us the same, regardless of what we think in our conscious minds. This, of course, is a remarkable discovery, and the implications of it have been explored more fully by Dr. Diamond in many of his subsequent works. In short, this has to be one of the most important health books of the twentieth century. ... Read more

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As featured in Time, on Good Morning America, National Public Radio, and Dateline,life lessons based on the landmark Harvard Medical School New England Centenarian Study. There are currently more than 50,000 centenarians in the U.S., almost three times the number there were in1980. By the year 2030, the over-65 population will have grown at more than twice the rate of the generalpopulation growth.Through their research and study of "the oldest old" through the New EnglandCentenarian Study (NECS), Drs. Perls and Silver see todays centenarians as forerunners of the mostsignificant social trend of the new millennium: a greatly extended life span for millions of people; ninthand tenth decades of life filled with opportunity, lucidity, mobility, and good health.Drawing on the cutting-edge results of the NECS, Living to Be 100 sets forth the latest findings on aging,debunks popular myths, and portrays the lives of centenarians in an array of surprising richness anddiversity: 101-year-old Alfred Benedetti bowls twice a week; Mrs. Strandel still runs her household at 100,and cooks for her 70-year-old son and daughter; 101-year-old former MIT professor Dirk Struik has justpublished an article on mathematics; Anna Morgan, 100, gives her daughter marital advice.

Filled with personal profiles, informational sidebars, and quizzes, Living to Be 100 presents agroundbreaking, and hopeful vision of longevity -- soon to be a reality for more of us than ever before-- based on the only current medical and psychological study of the oldest old. ... Read more

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Inspiring, educational, instructional.
This book taught me that living long is a function of many factors, namely one's physical, social, mental, and spiritual health. Some of the factors are totally out of our control such as the genes we are born with and the time period and location we are born into. Also, I learned that longevity and quality of life go hand in hand. For example, a person who smokes heavily all their life not only will die sooner but suffer less enjoyable health in the mean time. This book provides a profound understanding of the factors that determine our well-being and makes a great guide to improving our well-being. I also found it engaging to read. Few of us can make it to 100 or beyond, but by emulating those who have, we can live longer, better lives. It must be nice to live to see your great-grandchildren graduate college and get married and everything.

Also recommended: "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Dr. Stephen Covey, also a great guidebook for improvement.

Fascinating
This book is fascinating due, in part, to the many anecdotes about actual centenarians. The sub-title, Living to your maximum potential at any age, is exactly what this book is about. While genes, lifestyle choices, diet, activity, etc, certainly can contribute to living to 100, the author shows that there is no sure-fire way to become a centenarian, but we all can take a lesson from those who have made it that far--live life and live it well. A very informative and fun read.

Pssst! Hey Buddy - Want to Live to be 100?
Actually, the idea of living to 100 never seemed appealing to me -- until I read about these active, vital centenarians. Like the nun's study (Aging with Grace), this is a hopeful, optimistic book. Some make it to 100 -- others don't. But following the advice in this book will give you the best possible chance of making it with a sound mind and sound body.

A fun read, a "feel-good" book.

Fantastic stuff
This was easily one of the best books I've ever read. The best part was this: there are no magic cures, no miracle herbs, no eternal elixers to living to a "ripe old age." This book paints a realistic picture of aging, namely: how old you lives will depend mostly on genetics, and the best we can do is maximize our genetic potential by doing a few smart, common-sense things. And then the authors give us those things. I have changed my life to incorporate what I can to maximize my potential, and I'll go from there. What else could you ask for?

The previous review by Jason Taylor couldn't be more wrong
Jason Taylor is looking for some miracle diet to get him to 100 and it sounds like 150. If he read more than 10 pages of Living to 100 he would realize that there is no miracle diet (SURPRISE!). He proposes that they must have had an amazing diet of some sort to get to 100... when in fact what these authors/real scientists indicate is that genes play a very important role in getting to 100. Diet plays a key role for the majority of us who don't have the genes and therefore can't indulge. For us then some common sense guidelines and suggestions about antioxidant vitamins, exercise etc are outlined in the book.

I thought the book was incredibly well written, full of thought-provoking new ideas about aging and extremely credible.

Jason Taylor seems to work for NASA... he's out in space on this one to! ... Read more

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How can you make the best textbook in the field of sport and exercise physiology better? Leave it to authors Jack Wilmore and David Costill, two of the field’s most respected scholars, to do so. The thoroughly revised second edition of Physiology of Sport and Exercise redefines the discipline’s standard for textbooks.

Improved features
Here’s what makes Physiology of Sport and Exercise an even better resource:

· A better organization of the field’s subject matter
· Dynamic graphic presentations—featuring four-color photographs, graphs, and illustrations—that complement the text and encourage a deeper understanding
· Clarity of language and reader-friendly presentation of information including color-coded chapters, chapter outlines, key terms and points, summary boxes, study questions, glossary and index
· Thoroughly updated information based on the latest research findings
· A new student study guide that features active learning exercises
· Metric as well as imperial measurements

Supporting materials
The new edition includes dramatically improved and expanded supporting ancillary materials to help instructors teach the course.

The text’s supporting materials include the following:

· An electronic Instructor Guide new to this edition, free with course adoptions
· A revised and improved Test Bank, free with course adoptions
· A much expanded Graphics Package for PowerPoint or slide presentations, free with course adoptions

Plus, instructors have the added convenience of being able to travel to a website to retrieve some of the course’s ancillary materials.

Organization of the text
The logical order of the text has been retained, and it provides a comprehensive overview of the field without being overwhelming. Wilmore and Costill thoroughly explain all concepts so students can comprehend rather than simply memorize. The text masterfully provides a solid foundation of basic physiology from which to better interpret and understand sport and exercise physiology.

In Parts I through III, the authors review the major body systems and examine the body's acute response to exercise and its chronic response to training. In Part IV, students learn how the environment affects these responses. Part V examines various approaches used to optimize performance. Part VI focuses on unique concerns of special populations involved in physical activity, and Part VII examines the importance of physical activity to lifelong health.

Updated information
The second edition has been updated to include current information regarding the following:
· Structure and compartmentalization of myofibrils and the sliding filament theory
· Neuromuscular factors and individual muscle fiber hypertrophy with resistance training
· Ergogenic aids including L-tryphtophan, branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), L-carnitine, creatine, chromium, and glycerol
· Recent results from longitudinal studies of older athletes
· And much more!

Now you can offer your students the very best textbook available for bringing the field of sport and exercise physiology to life. Physiology of Sport and Exercise—a powerful and engaging learning tool—offers students a jump start in their studies. And with adoption, you’ll receive an excellent package of teaching materials free. ... Read more

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Very good reference material
This book is excellent consolidation of reference material which is sensibly divided into logical chapters.

It covers every area of sport performance in well-documented and example-driven text, colour diagrams and graphical representations. It is a generic reference book, which does not focus on specific sports activities, but uses examples from a wide range of sports to demonstrate the body's response to exercise, training and the passage of time.

I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to get a detailed overview of the physiological responses to training, or needs specific answers to questions. An excellent index and layout also makes this a good reference book for looking up quick answers to problems. Absolutely worth the cost. Only criticism... there is a slightly schizophrenic approach to units of measure, reflecting the US imperial measurements, Keep a calculator handy to convert to SI units (eg Kgs, Kms, etc)

Excellent introduction to exercise physiology
This book is well-illustrated and easy to read, but it is really a basic text, not the end-all. For example, in the section on nutrition, the authors recommend that carbohydrates should constitute 50% of an athlete's daily calories, and yet they neglect the fact that so many people in this country do not tolerate carbohydrates well. Nutrition really needs to be adjusted to the individual's metabolism and needs, and there is really no one set magic formula that will work for everyone. But, if you keep that in mind and are looking for a good introductory text, this will serve admirably.

Great Exercise Book
A good physiology exercise book is so important to understanding the body and how all of the different systems work together. This book does a great job of explaining concepts by colorful graphics and pictures. If your an advid athlete like myself you will enjoy this book. I was always chasing the new fads in exercise or trying the latest diet to trim down, they never worked. You must first understand some of the complexities of the human body. Likewise, if you want to tweak your car's engine you must first understand some of the most basic principles of a car engine before adding expensive and useless gadgets. ... Read more

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This classic book is accepted internationally as the standard treatment of the mechanical properties of biological fluids, solids, tissues and organs. It is used widely as both a reference and textbook in this rapidly-growing field. Biomechanics presents a general outline of the discipline, with applications to bioengineering, physiology, medicine and surgery. The second edition reflects the broad advances that have been made in this field during the past decade, and adds numerous new topics. References have been brought up to date, and the widely-praised emphasis on formulating and solving problems has been strengthened with numerous new problems. This book begins with a unique historical introduction to the field of biomechanics, followed by a vital chapter which relates the definitions and vocabulary of applied mechanics to biological tissues. These tools are then used to treat in detail the mechanical properties of blood, including blood cells and vessels. The remaining chapters discuss the viscoelastic properties of biological fluids and solids, as well as the mechanics of muscle, bone and connective tissue. ... Read more

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A Masterpiece in Biomechanics!
What I would say is not a comprehensive review of what the great book talks, but just telling you a truth: if you have engineering and mathamatics background and wanna combine your background to do research in physiology, Fung's book is absolutely a must-buy. This book is profound, but it is actually rooted in nearly all fields of biomechanics research.
It is a conclusion for biomechanics research till 1980's; also this book is a truly great reference for all current researchers who are interested in biomedical research in point of view of a mathamatician and engineer.

Simply the Best
Fung takes a continuum mechanics approach to the principles that underly the human body. All of the ideas in the text are backed up with solid research and easy to understand equations, as well as text descriptions. Fung is also responsible for researching many of the ideas of biomechanics, and so, the text takes on a personal view not found in other books. All in all, the best book out there for introductory biomechanics, but one that you will use for the rest of your life. ... Read more

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Awesome Guide for the lung
This book was well worth the money! It was concise and helped me understand topics that were very confusing in lecture (ventilation/perfusion relationship). Plus it is a fast easy read. In 4 days I was able to read the book, understand all the important concepts and ace the exam.

-- perfect --
This book was short and concise. Extra gibberish was omitted - the remnants were a beautiful combination of text and explanations to often confusing topics. This book is perfect for any one studying respiration. This book is intended for med school students, but it is written in such a fashion that anyone could pick it up and read it. Reviewing? Cramming? Learning? This book will solve all your problems.

A short Introduction
This is a compact and simple introductory book about the subject.
It covers the structure, function and illnesses of the Respiratory system. It does not have nice or clear pictures like some new print books on shiny pages but information is there. Consider it as an extention of your Physiology book on the Respiratory Systems.I found the charts that shows the changes in based on changes in variables very helpfull.

Well worth buying
This is an excellent introduction to respiratory physiology suitable for medical students.

It is concise and good for last-minute revising but written in a style that is very easy on the reader. The organisation of the chapters is perfect.

My only criticism is that the oxygen and CO2 dissociation curves are not very accurately drawn, but the book is otherwise full of useful diagrams.

Well worth adding to your collection.

vary important book for anesthesiologists
I am very much interested in reading this book please let me know any new edition of this book has been published ... Read more

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Hormonal Balance profiles each hormone system in clear terms, discussing what can go wrong and how imbalances can affect weight and even perpetuate obesity. By explaining how to reverse symptoms of hormonal imbalance through diet changes and other remedies, readers learn to recognize and respond to hormone imbalances in everything from menstrual cycles to diabetes. ... Read more

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Excellent book, very easy-to-read, and EVERY woman should!
Dr. Isaacs' book will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about hormones, possible symptoms of imbalances (including overweight), and how to balance your hormones and maximize your metabolism using simple dietary suggestions - all in