Cure

If you have a dog who is already set in his "ways" this book is a waste of time. The emphasis is on how to prevent your dog from developing bad behavior. Some of the tips are not practical at all and did not work on my dog. The beginning of the book WAS informative, however, and might be useful to a puppy owner or buyer.

This book has a brisk, no nonsense attitude to encourage positive training. I like the easy references (and cross references), so that you can go directly to the behavior you're interested in right away, and also the insightful explanations. A very useful addition to the shelf. They do often proceed from the starting point and may not be able to solve deeply ingrained problems (and of course I disagree with their assertion that shelter dogs are a bad bet; quite the opposite!), but I find it helpful to consult a variety of books when sizing up a situation, and these writers present some original ideas and creative solutions (without clickers or "training" collars).

I have been a long-time dog owner. Despite what I thought was a fairly good grounding in dog behavior, I was recently confronted with a puppy who changed my attitudes about what I knew. In trying to train and work with my dog, Gizmo, I was looking for guidance and help from any source possible. I happened across this book at my local pet supply store. (In fact, I'm ordering another copy of the book because Gizmo ate the first one!) It turned out to be one of the most educational and helpful books I've ever chanced upon. I would highly recommend it to any dog lover who wants some greater insight into their dog's behavior and positively altering with gentleness and understanding.

I collect audio books, esp non-fiction, self-improvement, sales, history, etc. This book was so bad, I could not even keep it for trading. I would not want anyone to own a copy. It sounds like simple nagging. Get Brian Tracy or any of a dozen other books. Please do not spend a dime on this one. I currently own about 200 audio books, and this is the first I ever tood back to the store.

A thoroghly enjoyable presentaion of the secrets of time management, including insights on why we lst the supposedly urgent tasks crowd out the truly important ones; how to overcome the "activity trap", etc. I've found this approach to time management refreshing and helpful.

This tape does a crisp and thorough job of summarizing the key components of the original text, which unfortunately may now be out of print. Bliss gives an incredibly straightforward and highly practical sets of tools to defeat procrastination and accomplish the things in life you desire (and dread).

I consider this information so important, that it, combined with David J. Schwartz's "The Magic of Thinking Big", make an unstoppable one-two punch for living a successful life. Schwartz tells you what to do, and Bliss tells you how to get going.

One of the worst purely anecdotal unscientific book. Too many references are misquoted or taken out of context. A wanna be expert preying on the vulnerability of the simpletons. He would have us all bathing in a tub of oregano oil smelling like a spagetti sauce.

This is the first review I've ever written, but I couldn't let that bad review influence people into not reading this book. A month ago I had an extremely painful abcess in a crowned molar. I detest going to the dentist, and it was on the weekend so I decided to try wild oregano. Within a day and a half the pain was gone, the swelling completely gone. I am totally impressed. Without the information I read in The Cure is in the Cupboard I would have never tried this remedy. This book is definitely worth consideration and I definitely intend to read more of his books in the future.

I have read hundreds of self-help books that offer nutritional advice and proven remedies. But this one takes the cake! Dr. Ingram has helped me overcome numerous ailments when my doctors were unable to give me the answers I needed. I have never felt better and have had more energy. I would also recommend "The Cure is in the Cupboard" and "Eat Right to Live Longer." Thank you for the doing the research and instilling confidence in high quality nutritional supplements.

I really tried. The premise interested me - Queen Elizabeth's court - someone terrorizing the queen - the appearance of dead a dead body in her private garden -a mystery waiting to be solved.
At page 164 I gave up and this one is in the donation box.
The story involved a load of uninteresting characters - most especially Meg or Sarah or whatever each character wanted to call her. I new the answer to the mystery after the introduction of characters in the first few pages. Why it took the author 350 pages to tell this tale is simple...poor writing.
She tried to string you along with a variety of likely criminals, but the story was just too obvious - and all that happened subsequently was just too boring and/or totally unbelievable. If you want a good mystery - this is not it.
If you want a good historical fiction - this is not it. I would suggest something by Sharan Kay Penman or Rosalyn Miles if you want this era.

I understand this is historical FICTION, but basing a plot on Elizabeth I's interest in making Britain first in healthcare is preposterous. One would hope that this author's next book in the series is more fiction and less fantasy!

This is the fourth book written by Karen Harper that features Queen Elizabeth the First as the main character. So it is a little far-fetched to think that Queen Bess might be a crime-solving sleuth, but who is to say she wasn't? She was a brilliant ruler, with many interests, so it isn't so far-out that she would want to help solve perplexing mysteries of her day,especially when the mystery involves herself or one of her close subjects.
I find these novels fascinating. They are well-researched,and presented in a lively, intriguing manner.
I look foward to the next installment of this series.

Sharon Galligar Chance, TIMES RECORD NEWS

For a book revised in 2002, there are several outdated errors or omissions. In the section about antioxidants, preliminary studies performed in 1993 were cited. Since that time, there have been several studies rebuffing the claims made in this book. The editors should have made more of an effort to keep up with new research findings. Also, the NCEP III Guidelines came out in May 2001, yet this book lists the classification of abnormal triglyceride levels from the 1996 NCEP II Guidelines. Personally, I was aware of the contents (and changes) of the NCEP III Guidelines by December 2000. Certainly the books' medical advisor, Dr. William Castelli, was aware of the changes in the NCEP Guidelines. The editors appear to have missed the boat on this issue.

The good points of the book are basic diet knowledge. Such as; fruits and vegetables are good, mono-unsaturated fats and fiber are good. Also, other sound advice like; smoking is bad and exercise is good. There are many good examples and explanations of beneficial dietary and lifestyle issues. However, the lack of current information and the almost conscience effort to steer people down a few dead end streets makes this book not worth the effort of reading. The bottom line: the book says 2002, but some of the information, or mis-information, is mid-1990's.

My husband had a heart attack and I wanted to find some books about heart healthy foods that would lower cholesterol. I found this book and I have never been so pleased in my life with book!! The format is wonderful. It is not overwhelming like so many others I bought. It covers heart healthy foods from A to Z. It has a magnificent synopsis of each food, why it's healthy and even has suggestions of how to integrate the food into your diet. I read it cover to cover in a matter of an hour and felt wonderful about what I learned. It also has a cholesterol counter in the back which has become invaluable to me. If you are looking for a book on cholesterol--LOOK NO FURTHER!!! BUY THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

George Rutler is one of the shining stars of the Catholic right. He's had his own show on Mother Angelica's network, his videos are for sale in conservative Catholic bookstores, and he's written a few books that are highly touted among conservative Catholics. I haven't read all of them, only his book on St. John Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests. Frankly, I wasn't impressed with it. This book is a bad imitation of Chesterton, written exclusively for an audience of like minded persons as the author. His smug self-rightousness didn't leave me wanting to run out and buy his "complete works." You can almost hear him patting himself on the back after what he regards as a particularly clever statement. It's not a bad book if you agree with absolutely everything the author says. In fact, his world would be a pretty nice one to live in. The real world, however, the one most people live in from day to day, doesn't bear much of a resemblance to this guy's depiction of it.

It's an inspiring story, and Rutler writes a wonderful look at his life. It's a good read, but is very intellectual and philosophical - not your typical book about all the great God does thru the Saint but rather those great things in the context of life in St. John Vianney's time. Not for a lazy reader - it's too full of deep ideas.

This is an incredibly beautiful *looking* book, but its lavish design can be deceptive. Though it *does* have a lot of useful information, the book needed to be proofread again before it was printed on such beautiful glossy stock . . . for one thing, it is hopelessly repetitive--if you look up "garlic" in the index, you will find the exact same paragraphs about garlic in four different places.

Dr. Lu deserves the highest respect for his knowledge of Chinese herbs and food cures, and is to be commended for his willingness to pass this knowledge along. However, the poor organization of this book make it confounding. One section will be about herbs that are named after their smell, another section about herbs that are named after their color, etc. instead of classifying them by what they do. (There are far better books available about Chinese herbs. I would recommend "Chinese Herbal Secrets : The Key to Total Health" by Stefan Chmelik.) If someone had spent more time compiling the index, the book would have been much more useful, but as it is, you often have to thumb through the 500+ pages to find what you're looking for. Dr. Lu's "Chinese System of Food Cures: Prevention & Remedies" has a good index, so I often pick up this instead if I need to look up something about the properties of foods.

Overall, there is no question in my mind that Paul Pitchford's "Healing wih Whole Foods: Oriental Traditions and Modern Nutrition" is a far superior book, although Pitchford's approach is a blend of Chinese and other influences. Then again, Pitchford's suggestions are always reasonable, while Dr. Lu will sometimes recommend cures that are a little wacky. Example: to cure ulcers, eat (drink?) 1/2 cup of steamed honey three times a day for two to three weeks. Maybe this works, but if I tried it, I'd pass out from a sugar overdose. Dr. Lu is at his wackiest when he discusses weight loss. He lost all credibility with one of my patients when she read his tongue-in-cheek suggestion that Western doctors start doing surgery on obese men to implant them with an additional testicle. "I am amazed that our surgeons, so capable of cutting up the body, have not contemplated the possibility of testes transplantaion, which should cure obesity and impotence at the same time and make the medical profession far more respectable." (pg. 307). For suggestions one will actually use, one has to sift through this book with critical faculties fully awake. Depite Dr. Lu's vast knowledge, I always take what he says with, well, a grain of salt.

I wish I could recommend this book more highly, because it has a beautiful layout and, contains a treasure trove of information. Furthermore, Dr. Lu knows more about traditional Chinese food cures than almost anyone. Perhaps what you should do is buy it, and keep it on your coffee table (or should I say herbal tea table). Your guests will find it interesting, and every once in a while you'll go back to it, for it has material you probably won't find anywhere else.

Although this book has a lot of good information, it will take you awhile to find what you need. It is poorly organized and sometimes wordy. While at first the books unique size and silky appearance are alluring, the book is heavy, does not fit well in my bookshelf and the shiny pages can make it difficult to read.

This book by Henry Lu is, by far, the most comprehensive to date. This book included a discussion on Chinese medical theory. For any practicioner of Chinese Medicine, these are wasted pages. For those unfamiliar with Chinese Medicine, this section may be helpful (though I would recommend other sources for a better discussion). I found Henry Lu's numberical weighting of symptoms to diagnose a condition to be confusing and ultimately not helpful. While I liked the section for specific ailments and their dietary recommendations, they are not organized in alphabetical order so that finding what you are looking for is very frustrating. The section on the stories behind the herbs is great and helps them stick in your mind - a nice resource for those who need to memorize the herbs for classes or practice. Overall, this book has a lot of great information that hasn't been presented before, but the poor organization really cuts into it's usefulness when picking it up off the shelf to quickly gather information. Definitely not a "handbook", but pretty good price for the information - if you are willing to pour through it.

Far from the good escapist thrill I expected from the reviews below, this book is an absolute snoozer. The characters are like dinosaurs in a tar pit--they move at a geological pace, with every klutzy plot move telegraphed 50 pages in advance. Then there's the unpleasant racial and ethnic stereotyping. I ordered "The Cure" on the basis of online browsing, i.e. other readers' recommendations and "also read" information--now I remember why it's better to look at mysteries before buying them!

The most important thing to me in rating this book was the subject matter. It held my interest so I could overlook a lot of its problems. This isn't a very well written book. The dialog, in particular, doesn't always ring true and in fact, is a little annoying at times. However, the premise is interesting and well presented. The suspense is unrelenting and the characters are well developed. Carl, who has Alzheimer's disease, is especially realistic. This is a fast and interesting read if you can ignore the slightly awkward writing style.

Langello writes books that you feel compelled to finish in one or two sittings. "The Clinic" was a compelling book about desperate infertile couples who are willing to do anything to conceive a child. "The Cure" is about equally desperate people who will pay anything to cure or control Alzheimer's Disease. Naturally, there are unscrupulous people who, for a fee, are willing to take advantage of people's desperation. The villains are truly villainous and the spunky heroine is an intelligent woman whose love for her father blinds her to some unpleasant truths until the end. This is a page-turner for those who love medical thrillers, as I do.

There is no scientific evidence that the Johanna Brandt's "Grape Cure" has any value. Even worse, her recommended diet is deficient in most essential nutrients and can cause constipation, diarrhea, cramps, and weight loss that is undesirable for cancer patients. The only nutrients present in significant amounts in grapes are carbohydrates, potassium, and vitamins A, B6, and C. This book should be ignored.

I believe Grapes is another one of God's great healing foods. I read the book many years ago and have always thought about what I read. Now once again the book is making a come back. Drugs don't heal, only alleviate symptoms. I know you need drugs in emergencies, but then study what's natural and try to heal your body that way. I believe grapes can clean out the toxins inside the body, but you must do a wholistic program for the grapes to be effective.
I say don't close your ears to the benefits of Grape Juice and just start incorporating it in your diet.

I have read this book many years ago, but it wasn't the first time I heard of a grape cure. Ancient Greeks used it, it is still used in Germany and Austria, I experienced it in Tyrol, for instance, where they have wonderful grapes.
I've been doing small grape cures every year, when the grape season comes. I don't suffer from anything in particular, I do it as a regular detox. I feel wonderful, energetic and in a good mood; my skin becomes smooth and vibrant, every single pimple is gone, evacuation is normalized and I shed some unwanted weight too. I've never had any side effects, even when using it for two weeks, which is my maximum. You just have to be careful not to overeat, grapes are so delicious!
I know nothing about it curing cancer, but in healthy people (who don't suffer from diabetes or such)who have minor little problems a grape cure can only be beneficial.
There are people who wait for something to be "scientifically proved" to endorse it, without listening to the thousands of people testifying that it works. Yes, it's like homeopathy. It cannot be proven why it works, but it works anyway. Moreover, the book is cheap (especially the 1971 edition, still to be found if you search a bit on the Web), so you are not risking anything. (By the way, if you go to fruitarian com you will find the method outlined without purchasing the book). It's much better than many costly programs with pills and chemicals you know nothing about. At least this is a natural food. You are certainly not risking malnutrition if you only do it for a week or two, and you can also go on working normally, as the sugars in the grapes give you a lot of energy.
I'm not saying all M.D.s are in bad faith: there are many who sincerely believe this is quackery: because of their frameset they are not ready to accept anything they didn't learn in medical school. However, I also feel the suspicion and slander from the part of some medical people come less from real conviction and more from the fact that if all people adopted natural cures they'd be out of a job.

If the index wasn't so horrible, this would be a great book. It is very difficult to find anything. It is not indexed (front or back) by plant names or latin names. No indexation for types of herbs, i.e. upper respiratory, etc. If you can wade through it and make notes on the inside back cover when you actually find something, it's informative.

This book is geared towards readers with more than a basic understanding of Chinese herbs. I grew up taking these medications in one form or another, but could not relate to most of the listed herbs, although botanical information was given. As taking these remedies requires consultation with an expert (an imbalance or contradictory herbs could be fatal), this is not a DIY manual, but more a summary reference publication.

This is an excellent book for readers unfamiliar with way TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) works and why. Even though it's a short book, it introduces a lot of the basics. For example, the effects of weather on health. TCM pays a lot more attention to the effects of weather on health than does Western medicine.

Taste of herbs (sweet, sour, bitter, acrid, salty), energy of herbs (Cold, Cool, Neutral, Warm, Hot), and meridians targeted by herbs also is covered. Each herb covered also includes a bit of folklore in order to help readers remember the herb and some of its property.

This is not a book for a student who knows the bare basics and is looking for more detail (such as that provided by Giovanni Maciocia). It is an excellent book for readers unfamiliar with TCM and with TCM's poetic though literal terminology. (The common cold is called Wind Cold Disease in TCM because those are the two "evils" that can bring about a cold.)

It's not a DIY manual. No TCM book is. It is a book that may help you decide if you'd like to consult a trained TCM healer or not, and a little of what to expect if you do.