Contents
Foreword xvii
Preface xix
Acknowledgments xxv
Introduction xxviiPART I: THE PROBLEM 1
Chapter 1: Urbanization, the Modern Lifestyle,
and Chronic Disease 3
Chapter 2: The American Lifestyle 13
Chapter 3: Global Health: Where Are We Going? 23
PART II THE SOLUTION 31
Chapter 4: Preventive Care vs. Disease Care:
Changing the Paradigm 33
Chapter 5: The Good News: Chronic Disease is
Preventable and Reversible 36
Chapter 6: Expect Good Health! 56
Chapter 7: Staying Healthy Principles 62
Chapter 8: The Foundation for a Staying
Healthy Diet 67
Chapter 9: Double Trouble? Dairy and Grains 89
Chapter 10: The Big Three: Alcohol, Caffeine,
and Sugar 101