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Probiotics - Protection Against Infection: Using Nature's Tiny Warriors To Stem Infection and Fight Disease Paperback – April 5, 2012
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- Print length303 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateApril 5, 2012
- Dimensions6 x 0.76 x 9 inches
- ISBN-100981604552
- ISBN-13978-0981604558
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You now have in front of you one of the most comprehensive investigations regarding this topic from a natural perspective. This investigation involved a deep dive into the scientific research combined with clinical experience and a background in traditional medicines of the world. Scientific studies that were accepted and utilized in this investigation were peer-reviewed and published in prestigious scientific journals. A careful analysis of each study and its application to practical knowledge was conducted in order for the research to be included in this investigation.
This contrasts to many natural health texts today that propound various unproven and anecdotal techniques and strategies. But unfortunately, it can also replace some of the good-feel stories that can accompany anecdotal information.
This book was put together to provide the conclusions of this investigation in two layers. The first layer contains a general conclusion and practical understanding of the research. This is typically found in an introductory paragraph or two at the beginning of each topic and often also at the very end of that topic. Underneath and between these are the specific scientific studies that prove that general thesis offered.
These scientific studies have been curated and simplified to the extent possible to explain their usefulness and application. But at the same time, the information can become tedious for the average reader.
Therefore, if you are not that interested in reading the details of all the research, I would advise you to read the introduction and conclusion to each topic, and simply skim through the scientific research. If you decide you want to know more about this particular area, you can wade through the details of the research. Otherwise, you can glean an understanding of this topic in a fraction of the time and leave the remainder for reference.
Near the end of the book you will also find some concluding remarks about this information. This could be useful to understand the overarching messages of the text.
About the Author
"People look to natural solutions because many of those presented by conventional medicine are not sustainable due to side effects and/or damage to the environment. My objective is to separate hype from reality. To accomplish this, I present the clinical evidence and scientific research on natural healing methods together with their historical use. I seek to empower the reader with the facts, enabling wise health decisions."
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- Publisher : Logical Books (April 5, 2012)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 303 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0981604552
- ISBN-13 : 978-0981604558
- Item Weight : 15.7 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.76 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #961,195 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #259 in Immunology (Books)
- #426 in Viral Diseases (Books)
- #527 in Communicable Diseases (Books)
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“One summer decades ago, as a pre-med major working my way through college, I hurt my back digging ditches. I visited a doctor who prescribed me with an opioid medication. I didn’t take the drug but this brought about a change of heart regarding my career in medicine. I decided against prescribing drugs and sought an alternative path. During college and afterwards, I got involved in the food business, working at farms, kitchens, and eventually management in the organic food and herbal supplement businesses. I also continued my natural health studies, and eventually completed post-graduate degrees in Naturopathy, Integrative Health Sciences and Natural Health Sciences. I also received diplomas in Herbalism, Homeopathy, Aromatherapy, Bach Flower Remedies, Colon Hydrotherapy, Blood Chemistry, Obstetrics, Clinical Nutritional Counseling, and certificates in Pain Management and Contact Tracing/Case Management along the way. During my practicum/internships, I was fortunate to have been mentored and trained under leading holistic M.D.s, D.O.s, N.D.s, acupuncturists, physical therapists, herbalists and massage therapists, working with them and their patients. I also did grand rounds at a local hospital and assisted in pain treatments. I was board certified as an Alternative Medical Practitioner and practiced for several years at a local medical/rehabilitation clinic advising patients on natural therapies.
“My journey into writing about alternative medicine began about 9:30 one evening after I finished with a patient at the clinic I practiced at over a decade ago. I had just spent two hours showing how improving diet, sleep and other lifestyle choices, and using selected herbal medicines with other natural strategies can help our bodies heal themselves. As I drove home that night, I realized the need to get this knowledge out to more people. So I began writing about natural health with a mission to reach those who desperately need this information and are not getting it in mainstream media. The health strategies in my books and articles are backed by scientific evidence combined with traditional wisdom handed down through natural medicines for thousands of years.
I am hoping to accomplish my mission as a young boy to help people. I am continuously learning and renewing my knowledge. I know my writing can sometimes be a bit scientific, but I am working to improve this. But I hope this approach also provides the clearest form of evidence that natural healing strategies are not unsubstantiated anecdotal claims. Natural health strategies, when done right, can be safer and more effective than many conventional treatments, with centuries of proven safety. This is why most pharmaceuticals are based on compounds from plants or other natural elements. I hope you will help support my mission and read some of my writings. They were written with love yet grounded upon science. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.”
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This is a good all-around book on probiotics, with a recent publication (2012), so the information is quite up to date.
Thank you Case Adams for putting this book together!
However, I must say, I feel the writing style and editing were wanting. There were some obvious typos found throughout the book, and the style and flow felt inconsistent. Abbreviations were used at different times; the names of specific species and strains were used differently from one page to the next; some scientific terms were not clarified to the reader; abbreviations for immunoglobulins, interleukins; and other biochemicals were inconsistent; etc. I think a second edition could use a major cleanup, as well an overhaul to the section on clinical studies to read more for the layman. (IL-10, IL-2, IgA, TNF-alpha, goodness me! I get lost fast!)
Basically, the content is great and well researched, but the writing style and editing did not match the quality of information. I was very close to giving this book a 4-star rating, but I feel that the unfounded 1-star rating by another user needs to be canceled out.
I think it is GREAT.
Answer - of course there is and Case Adams shows you how.
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If you only want to read one book on probiotics then this is it!
Will buy more books written by this author, in fact my next read is The Science of Leaky Gut Syndrome: Intestinal Permeability and Digestive Health.
Informative in an easy to understand format. I would definitely recommend this book.