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Summary: The Complete Guide to Junk Science-No stars if I could
Review: I purchased this book based on the recommendation of a friend and found that I made a huge mistake. After negotiating the reading of such a large book I soon began to get the feeling that most of Mr. Nulls opinions in regards to nutrition are down right junk. He mixes common sense with bits of real nutritional information but mostly a whole lot of new age pseudo-science. After reading this book one gets the impression that medical doctors, dentist and nutritionist are all idiots and that Mr. Null is the be all and end all of nutritional wisdom. This is a man that has advocated that children should not be immunized, citing studies that are dubious at best and relates anecdotal evidence using rare reactions to the serums. The information that is accurate is the same information that any competent M.D. or nutritionist would give you, a low-fat diet made up mostly of vegetables, fiber and complex carbohydrates is good for you. I like a good number of people would like accurate information on food additives, pesticides and antibiotics added to our food and if any long-term damage could be done to our health but Mr. Null does not provide any empirical data suggesting any harm is being done. To be honest Mr. Null does not provide any empirical evidence for any of his health claims. I have much better books written by real medical doctors like Dr. Dean Ornish his book uses real up to date medical data and dispenses with all the junk science found in so many other books. One last note I was really disturbed about the whole idea of body detoxification, I consulted with my own doctor and a nutritionist teaching at Rutgers University I found this is complete bunk and can be dangerous. They seem to all agree that one can not detoxify the body with the program the Gary Null recommends are for that matter any program that claims to do the same. You cannot detoxify your self by taking herbs, teas or enemas. The whole idea is pure junk science just check it out with any expert on body chemistry and toxins at your local University or your own doctor. Take a guess why you own doctor does not recommend this as a treatment for your own problems. When it comes right down to it so called alternative medicine just does not live up to the claims made.
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Summary: If you need help - this is the book to get.
Review: I was pleasantly surprised when I picked up your new book "Get Healthy Now" by Gary Null. It's such a thick book with so much information. I was pleased to see a large section of the book listing alternative practitioners across the country. So many different problems are covered but I found the section on cancer therapies so interesting. Not only did it cover the therapies but in went into such detail about Dr. Burzynski and how he came to develop his antineoplastins which reprogram the cells into "good" cells. This is fascinating stuff. In the cancer section it also covered other forms of cancer treatments which are down to earth and practical. This book covers so many different subjects about health it will take me a long time to cover all this valuable information. I heartily recommend "Get Healthy Now" to everyone interested in good health.
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Summary: It's Gary's best yet!
Review: I've been a fan of Gary's for the last five years. This is his best book to date. The information is invaluable in helping you live a healthier and more productive life. Everyone should get it.
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Summary: A lot of money and a waste of paper
Review: I've heard about Gary Null for so long that I thought, as someone committed to alternative health, I should know what he's about. Well now I know: and believe me, save your money. A poorly written mishmash full of half-truths more damaging to our movement than it is helpful. Vague advice, at times contradictory: really, hard to believe this was written by an "expert." Shame on PBS for promoting this trash!
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Summary: Lots of content, informative, but Gary backs off big-time.
Review: If you've listened to Gary Null's radio program, you know he tells it like it is. He goes in depth on every topic he speaks about and that's what I love about him. Why he doesn't do that in his books is a good question.This book is chock full of information. You can find information on pretty much any ailment, any herb, food, etc. But the information on each subject is extremely limited. Also, the information he gives out on these topics isn't his own. Most of the time, it's Gary writing on someone else's opinion. For example, on ulcers, he said "Martin Feldman, MD, recommends..." Most of the information and advice in this book is not his own. Why he did this, I do not know. I'm a huge Gary Null fan, but not a big fan of his books. This book could be a lot better, for sure. Not to say it isn't helpful, it is. But I feel that he didn't approach this book with the same go-getting enthusiasm he puts into his radio program and lectures. I long for the day he puts that kind of effort and hard hitting information into one of his books.
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Summary: Lots of content, informative, but Gary backs off big-time.
Review: If you've listened to Gary Null's radio program, you know he tells it like it is. He goes in depth on every topic he speaks about and that's what I love about him. Why he doesn't do that in his books is a good question. This book is chock full of information. You can find information on pretty much any ailment, any herb, food, etc. But the information on each subject is extremely limited. Also, the information he gives out on these topics isn't his own. Most of the time, it's Gary writing on someone else's opinion. For example, on ulcers, he said "Martin Feldman, MD, recommends..." Most of the information and advice in this book is not his own. Why he did this, I do not know. I'm a huge Gary Null fan, but not a big fan of his books. This book could be a lot better, for sure. Not to say it isn't helpful, it is. But I feel that he didn't approach this book with the same go-getting enthusiasm he puts into his radio program and lectures. I long for the day he puts that kind of effort and hard hitting information into one of his books.
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Summary: Go Gary Go!
Review: In the acknowledgments in my book Personal Renewal, I called Gary Null "alternative health's freedom fighter." In his books, videos and radio programs, he insists on solid research data delivered in crisp, clear language. This new expertly written, encyclopedic book shows us that his battle has been won. He has encorporated a vast store of practical information from a variety of sources. He does not have to convince anyone: Alternative medicine is the only way to sensibly protect your health.
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Summary: The Seminal Work in its Field
Review: In this seminal guide to health and nutrition, Dr. Gary Null shows why he is the leading expert in his field. This is the definitive guide to alternative and natural treatments for disease. Eschewing the toxic pharmaceutical approach to treating symptoms, Dr. Null's encyclopedic guide delves into the all natural approach to treating the causes of illness, disease, and aging. This consists of Dr. Null's highly developed knowledge of the natural herbal and nutritional remedies to a host of health problems. It is no wonder that this NY Times bestseller is the best in its field.
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Summary: Snake oil for sale
Review: Let me first say that I am an unlikely reviewer to be so hostile to this type of book; I am extremely committed to healthy food choices, environmentally sound policies, and all the basic values Gary Null ostensibly embraces. I have no problem with Null's basic premise that we should consume a fresh, non-processed, plant-based diet(although some studies have concluded that those who supplement their food with some fish and dairy products are healthier), buy organic food when at all possible, and avoid toxic household products. But I am totally outraged by Gary Null's voodoo nutrition approach to these legitimate issues. I bought the book and promptly returned it because it was so filled with woozy-new age drivel and devoid of reliable references to support the more controversial points. We don't need any more evidence that a plant-based diet low in trans-fats is healthier than eating at McDonalds. This book adds NOTHING legitimate to the basic health information you can obtain from any reliable print or internet source, and is far inferior to, for instance, "The Food Pharmacy" by Jean Carper, in which virtually every statement of fact is supported by one or more scientific references. Save your money and buy some nice fresh organic produce!
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Summary: Don't Blame the Patient
Review: Mr. Null (and I use "Mr." purposely) is indeed from another planet. I am a cancer survivor - several times over. According to Mr. Null, my getting cancer is my fault. Thank you, sir. It's not enough trying to deal with the disease, now you make it my fault for getting it. If you're looking for a good book on nutrition, look elsewhere. This guy is way out of line in many areas. After seeing him on PBS, I had to see if he was really saying what I thought I heard. He is. He is saying you are to blame for anything that ails you. Whatever is wrong with you, you are to blame. His superior attitude comes across in his writing and he presents his half-baked theories as if they were tenets from a magnificent faith. This book is self-aggrandizment on a monumental level.
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