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Summary: A Life Changing Book
Review: AFter 3 1/2 weeks of following the Youngs program:* I have lost 14 pounds
* All feelings of bloat and gas have vanished
* My energy has noticeably increased
* Every afternoon my brain got 'fuzzy' (dull, tired, hard to think) - this has entirely disappeared and I feel sharp and clear Seeing my great results, a close friend bought the book and is trying it, too. Her results have been even better than mine, because her severe asthma has already lessened in only 10 days. Some of the reviews here have critized the Youngs for various reasons: First, "Those who have lost weight on the diet is almost certainly for no other reason than it has the tendency to be low in calories." Eating olive oil, avocados and nuts does NOT create a low calorie diet. Further, I have tried to lose weight in the past by cutting calories - and was spectacularly unsuccessful. We weight loss is happening because I am being cleaned from the inside out, and I can feel it clearly. Other reviews say this book is '"dumbed down" for the masses' and others refer to it as 'junk science'. I don't need the blessing of "science" to attempt to heal myself. Are these the same experts who jeered at meditation, acupuncture and yoga? am responsible for my health, and the only authority I trust is my own body. It will give me all the feedback I need. I don't need long scientific documents, or the approval of others. As for the claim that there is nothing new about this information - that is exactly right. Acidity and alkalinity have been discussed for decades. Does this mean we can only write books on subjects that are completely new? As for this comment: "for those of us in the real world, it's more trouble than it's worth." Gee, and all this time I thought I was in the 'real world' and yes, I agree that it's a lot of trouble. But how much trouble is it to be sick? To feel rotten? To be exhausted? To be fat? I really don't want to be one of those people who becomes seriously ill and then looks back and says, "If only I had ..." Several reviewers criticized the Youngs for selling supplements. Isn't that the ideal work that we all wish for: to do what you love, make a contribution and be richly rewarded? Sounds ideal to me. And as for the comment that "you really can't follow their program without their products." ... absolutely not true. I haven't bought a single one of their supplements and am following their program without difficulty. This is quite amazing: "I tried to sell the products I bought, but the prices were too high for online sales" and then this same author refers to "greed for many of the MLMers who feed from its trough." The writer admits that he failed in selling the products - yet obviously he was trying to do so. Does that mean he was greedy and trying to profit, too? Quite a contradiction. Does this program work for everyone? I have no idea. My experience has been nourishing and enriching but we are all individuals, with different bodies and different chemistries. Personally, though, I eat in a very satisfying way, it's easy to follow the program, I feel better than I have in years and plan on living this way from now on. We must indeed listen to our own inner wisdom. Everything else is just static. If you're wondering about the merits of this, try it for a couple of weeks and let your body give you the only answer that matters.
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Summary: Buy this book or borrow it --but READ it
Review: This book is going to change a lot of people's thinking about health and nutrition. The ideas, which Dr. Young has been saying steadily for over almost 20 years in more technical, but largely unnoticed, books and lectures, are not based on any theory but on his own discoveries under the microscope in a Utah research center. They explain so many unrelated things... reversing a lot of the common diet hype out there...and put first-hand molecular science behind the claim that a plant-based diet is essential for optimal human health. Not only that, but that an over-acidified body--caused by too much "diet" food like protein, artificial sweeteners, low-fat starches and fruit (and even excess exercise!)--actually not only CAUSE protective fat layers to form, but also set up an environment that acid-producing yeast, fungi, and mold thrive in. So do all diseases including cancer, arterioscerosis, diabetes, lupis, chronic fatigue--all of them. Dr. Young challenges even long-held cultural myths like "drink milk for strong bones" by asking where do elephants, gorillas and bears get their calcium? Then he explains in a totally rational way why humans were never meant to drink cows'--or any other species--milk. I could go on, but you won't be sorry you bought this book. Read, learn, and change your life, whether or not you take all the supplements and eat only the foods he recommends. You'll start doing some things differently, and you'll understand why. I happened to attend one of Dr. Young's talks 10-12 years ago and knew by his quiet passion he was onto something big but it was so radical there was little media support. Now I see the likes of Tony Robbins, James Redfield, and a TV talk show host are endorsing him. The main thing is that these concepts get out there to people who are sick and tired (who isn't?) They will replace a lot of well-marketed but contradictory diet nonsense with a unifying nutrition theory that finally holds water.
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Summary: An Amazing Revelation!
Review: Follow this program and your health will improve by leaps and bounds! In fact, there is no other way to improve your overall wellness greater than adjusting the pH level of your blood. There are certainly other areas of your health that are important such as controlling stress, proper sleep and exercise, to name a few, but by cleansing your entire system by increasing the alkalinity of your blood, you will greatly decrease your chances of contracting such debilitating diseases such as cancer and diabetes. Although the program is difficult to conform to it exactly, I would not hesitate to follow it word for word if I had a major illness. (My guess is that I would beat whatever it was that I had!) For those of us that are generally in good health, monitoring the pH level of the foods we intake will greatly help our fight against Mother Nature. A must read. Andrew Keith
Author of, Aging Is NOT An Option!
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Summary: DANGER!!! BEWARE!!!
Review: This book nearly killed me!!!!!! I strongly suggest that anyone who is thinking of trying this diet first consult with their doctor. I did not, and I lost too much weight, became tired, disoriented, anxious, and was unable to go to work (or pretty much anywhere else) for over two months. I had several trips to the emergency room, completely lost my appetite, and am now struggling to gain some of the weight back. This diet completely disrupted the balance in my body, my brain, not to mention my life, and it is definitely not for everyone. I'm not exactly sure who it is for, but before you jump on the Ph bandwagon, consult with someone who REALLY understands nutrition.
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Summary: The Answer to Many Prayers and Years of My Own Research!
Review: At last my searching, praying and studying have brought me to the definitive program for reclaiming my health! And for all you naysayers out there-if you really read & studied the book and did your own research, you'd be singing a different tune as well!Dr. Young does not claim the glory for this new biology, in fact, he credits the great European scientist Antoine Bechamp (1816-1908) along w/others for the original research and theory! One also needs to take into account that a book of this revolutionary magnitude is meant for the masses and not so much the scientic community. Dr. Young has written other books for that purpose. One also should consider that the publisher also dictates certain restrictions & guidelines i.e., length, content, etc. that the author is bound by often making it difficult to encompass everything he intended. Citing studies, research & evidence in detail in this book for the masses would not serve his purpose anyway (to reach as many people as possible who are sick and tired of being sick and tired!) You want research? You want scientic evidence & studies? Read Dr. Young's first book: "Sick and Tired"! As for the supplements, I have read the book several times & remember no mention of any specific brand names-so much for the 'greed' theory. For the rest of the grumblers and skeptics out there, I can only say, "NEXT"! As for me, I'm a 'try it and see for myself' person. Yes, I appreciate reviewing what others have to say to get a 'feel' for whether or not I want to invest my time & money in a book/program, but it rang true to my own inner light when a friend shared it with me and that's something I can trust! As for the program, I can only say WOW! The weight is melting off, the blood sugar is normal again, the blood pressure is way down and that's just for starters. Yes, it's difficult at first (I wonder how 'difficult' chemotherapy, radiation and daily insulin injections can be?), but I know I'm worth it & I want my health back more than I want a juicy steack or a glass of wine! This is not a diet, it's a life-changing experience. I predict this way of life will scare the heck out of the drug companies, insurance companies, MD's/surgeons, diet/exercise industry not to mention the beef & dairy conglomerates & frankly, I can't wait! My eternal gratitude to you Dr. Young for caring and to your wonderful wife Shelley for the fabulous recipes and dedication to helping families all over the world wean their children from dietary poisons to healthier choices.
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Summary: A medical breakthrough? Not exactly!
Review: The book claims to offer a "New Biology". It doesn't! What the authors have done is simply to present an old and extremely valuable principle of nutrition. The basis of the diet is that 80% of food eaten should have an alkaline effect in the body and the remaining 20% should have an acidic effect. This 80/20 ratio provides a healthy balance for almost everyone and was repeatedly advocated by Edgar Cayce and others nearly a hundred years ago. The enthusiastic reviews that appear here are testimony to that principle. Insofar as the book brings it to public notice it provides a useful service. Because the basic principle is valuable it is tempting to assume the rest of the advice offered by the book is also. Unfortunately, it isn't. The book makes various claims which cannot be validated and which lead to a diet which is vegan with all fruit removed. This not only makes it extremely difficult to adhere to but denies what are known to be effective ways of removing toxicity from the body. Those who have lost weight on the diet is almost certainly for no other reason than it has the tendency to be low in calories. The main criticism of the book is it's fundamental argument that health problems are caused by the body being over acidic. It goes so far as to suggest a 100% alkaline reacting diet and also advises artificially alkalising the body by taking hydrogen peroxide. The authors are on dangerous ground. Although acidity is a problem for many people, there are also conditions associated with alkalinity. These can be serious and difficult to cure. The quickest way of making such conditions worse would be to follow this advice.
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Summary: Must Have
Review: This book is changing my life and it is sure to change at least some of your diet if not all. I am so very grateful to Dr. Young for sharing his knowledege with the resort of the world and for his wife for sharing so many wonderful and delicious recipes.
Do yourslef and your health and big favor and get this book!! Education & knowledge on what we are putting in our bodies every day is a must!
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Summary: A misconception about fruits
Review: Just a clarification: The vast majority of fruits are NOT acidifying after digestion. They become so, however, if eaten along with starches, meats or vegetables, and often with other fruits. Eaten entirely by themselves, they shouldn't, in most cases, cause any problem. This is an issue that few nutritionists understand properly.
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Summary: The proof is in the pudding, err broccoli
Review: Previous reviewers have complained that there is no documentation, that it is dumbed down etc. Well you only need to follow the advice given in this book and use your own powers of observation to see all the documentation required. It works. Plain and simple. No degree in science necessary! The interesting thing, at least for me, about an alkalizing diet is that while I went in to this diet looking to lose weight, I quickly found out how great it is to have lots of energy, both physical and mental, and it is now about being healthy (of course the weight continues to come off). Highly recommended.
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Summary: The proof is in the results
Review: Dr Young has proven that our diet radically affects the conditions of our blood cells and physical health. And we can reclaim our health in a healthy and safe way. For those looking for the 'documentation' and proof of his theories, I can only say one thing - the results of people's health improving and shown in the blood cells under the microscope tells a more solid story. In fact they tell the whole story. It's not theoies that just sounds good to your ears, but does not produce result (or have side effects). Even Dr Neil Solomon from the UN says (about some of Dr Young's theories on cells) <i>" IF I had not seen it with my own eyes (under the microscope), I would say it's scientifically impossible". </i> "Theories" are just useful ways of explaining why things are the way they are. Many people can come up with fancy theories, but their theories don't produce results. Look at the Atkins diet for example, great simple theory, and people DO lose weight, but they end up looking haggard and 'dried up' and unhealthy with overworked kidneys, because with that amount of protein they are taking, the body is filled with toxins, acids and they are losing water weight more than anything else.
Dr Young's theory and suggestions enables people to lose weight, reclaim their health, and many have experienced healing from several illnesses. And all that is done in a safe and healthy way.
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