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Effortless Healing: 9 Simple Ways to Sidestep Illness, Shed Excess Weight, and Help Your Body Fix Itself by Dr. Joseph Mercola and David Perlmutter M.D.English | 2015 | ISBN: 0553417975, 1781805091 | 336 pages | EPUB | 2 MBLET YOUR BODY DO THE WORKDo you have to tell your leg to heal from a scrape? Your lungs to take in air? Your body that it’s hungry? No. Your body does these things automatically, effortlessly. Vibrant health is your birthright and within your grasp; you just have to step out of the way. In Effortless Healing, online health pioneer, natural medicine advocate, and bestselling author Dr. Joseph Mercola reveals the nine simple secrets to a healthier, thinner you. The results are amazing and the steps can be as easy to implement as:* Throwing ice cubes in your water to make it more “structured”* Skipping breakfast, as it could be making you fat* Eating up to 75 percent of your calories each day in fat for optimal health, reduction of heart disease, and cancer prevention* Avoiding certain meat and fish, but enjoying butter* Eating sauerkraut (and other fermented foods) to improve your immune system and your mood* Walking barefoot outside to decrease system-wide inflammation (and because it just feels great)* Enjoying a laugh: it’s as good for your blood vessels as fifteen minutes of exerciseEffortless Healing is the distillation of decades of Dr. Mercola’s experience and cutting-edge medical knowledge. With his wisdom and that of your body, you can optimize your health, your weight, and your lifeeffortlessly.Editorial Reviews“Effortless Healing will cause a simple revolution in your health.  I have been a fan of Dr. Mercola’s work for many years and this book is the synthesis of his wisdom; it will help anyone feel better quickly.”–Daniel G. Amen, MD, author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life and The Daniel Plan “Dr. Mercola has been one of the leading teachers of health for a quarter century, and with this book he has done an admirable job of succinctly summarizing and making accessible to all, decades of accumulated knowledge.  Those fortunate enough to read it will likely be rewarded with many extra years of health and life.”–Ron Rosedale, MD, founder of Dr.Rosedale.com “If you want to improve your health, embrace the simple but elegant recommendations of Dr. Mercola. He is consistently ahead of the rest of the medical community, and his approach is solid and based on state-of-the-art scientific evidence.”–Richard Johnson, M.D., Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado, author of The Fat Switch“Effortless Healing is a very worthwhile read not only for the public but also for healthcare practitioners, who need to be teaching their patients the importance of following the advice in this book.  These pages contain foundational truths that are well-researched and have already been proven effective in patients by Dr. Mercola, by me, and by other practitioners.  If people, especially those in the United States, would act upon the simple, do-able recommendations in this book, I predict that the incidence of obesity and most chronic diseases would drop dramatically.  Read Effortless Healing and then apply its wisdom in your life so that you also can experience vitality and longevity!”–W. Lee Cowden, MD, MD(H), Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board, Academy of Comprehensive Integrative Medicine “Dr. Mercola is a national, and indeed international, leader in the natural health and organic movements. His new book, Effortless Healing is essential reading for all health conscious and concerned Americans, giving us the information and inspiration we need to heal ourselves and revitalize public health.”–Ronnie Cummins, Founder and Director, Organic Consumers Association “A true visionary who champions freedom of thought, Dr. Mercola has empowered millions of people around the world to take control of their health with common sense advice. He makes it easy to understand why healing and staying well is something everyone can do safely, effectively, and naturally by simply making more conscious choices.” –Barbara Loe Fisher, Co-founder & President, National Vaccine Information Center   “Dr. Mercola’s latest book, Effortless Healing, will greatly expand the general public’s awareness about some of the latest concepts and challenges facing our food choices and our health. He shares one bit of valuable medical information after another and then expands it, and discusses how these suggestions can be more readily implemented and effortlessly expanded to improve the health of all Americans.”–Doris J. Rapp, MD, environmental medical specialist and pediatric allergist “In his latest book Effortless Healing, the father of modern nutrition provides a hands-on, easy-to-implement, and yes, effortless guide that empowers you to overcome disease and take charge of your health. Whether you want to lose fat fast, turn back the clock, or simply eat more vegetables, this book provides a comprehensive arsenal of tools to reach your goals, maintain optimal health, and become your very best self.”–JJ Virgin, New York Times bestselling author of The Virgin Diet and The Sugar Impact DietAbout the AuthorDR. JOSEPH MERCOLA is a passionate advocate of natural medicine, a wellness champion, and a visionary who has implemented much-needed changes to our current health care system. As a physician for twenty-five years, he treated thousands of patients at his wellness center outside of Chicago, and in 1997 he created Mercola.com, now the #1 natural health website in the world. A New York Times bestselling author, he has also appeared on national news media such as CNN, Fox News, ABC News, Today, CBS’s Washington Unplugged, and The Dr. Oz Show. Amazon Reviews:5.0 out of 5 stars√ A “Wake-up Call” to Change Our Eating HabitsBy Bassocantor TOP 50 REVIEWER on February 24, 2015I found EFFORTLESS HEALING to be very informative and a real wake up call for me. The author doesn’t sugar-coat his points about the terrible foods that most of us eat – especially the over consumption of processed foods. Dr. Mercola is very upfront about his purpose in writing this book. He wants to “inform you of the details that are frequently omitted from the often manipulated help stories you hear or read about in the media…”The author mentions his impressive credentials, as someone qualified to talk on this subject. And he’s right: “I have treated more than 25,000 patients as a physician, diligently reviewed a huge array of nutritional approaches, written two New York Times bestselling books, and built the most visited natural health website in the world.” Dr Mercola points out that his website is looked at by 25 million people every month. Okay, okay, I am impressed! (The end of the book includes extensive notes to support the principles that the doctor states in each chapter.)Dr Mercola started his career as a physician using traditional approaches, but he began to realize the effectiveness of natural therapies to treat patients: “I was thrilled to see so many people getting much better using diet and lifestyle modifications. I was so convinced by these outcomes that I decided to change my practice to natural medicine …”What happened next was not so good financially for the doctor– he lost three fourths of all his patients! To me, the author enhances his credibility when it’s clear that he sacrificed a ton of money for something he believes in. That doesn’t prove the doctor is right, but it does prove he puts his money where his mouth is.The author writes in a very easy to follow fashion. For example the doctor includes a chart called “Healers vs. Hurters.” In this chart he shows you what influences your ability to have a good night’s sleep. As another example, when discussing one’s weight, he shows a very simple chart showing you the body fat percentage for certain people–all the way from athletes to obese.At first, I was baffled by Healing Principle # 5, “Enjoy the Sun and Get your Vitamin D.” I was intrigued by the subject of this principle. Dr. Mercola notes that, “Just as plants need sunlight to grow you need sunlight to thrive.” He explains further that “regular, sensible sun exposure dramatically lower your risk of cancer and heart disease and is the ideal way to get your vitamin D.” Okay, now I see what the doctor means–the key is the word “sensible” sun exposure.The author is extremely critical of processed foods: “A whopping 90% of the foods that Americans purchase every year are processed foods.” Marketing agents “do a masterful job at making fast food foods and junk foods seem like a wise choice.” He points out that the marketers are not telling you the full story. They neglect to mention that “You will pay a heavy price for consuming a terrible diet. The over consumption of these fake, overly processed foods is one of the major causes of a slew of chronic diseases in the United States.” In particular, processed foods are chock full of sugar “which has been shown to have devastating effects on overall health in the form of insulin resistance.”√ All in all, EFFORTLESS HEALING is a convincing–indeed, a startling book. I found EFFORTLESS HEALING to be informative and clear–and sometimes a little scary. The author’s credentials are impressive.5.0 out of 5 stars The world needs Effortless HealingBy Patrick McKeown Author of The Oxygen Advantage on February 26, 2015In Effortless Healing, Dr Mercola dissects the most common health issues affecting us all, offering the reader an invaluable resource of knowledge which is scientifically validated, easy to understand and apply. I like how Effortless Healing is not about self-deprivation! ‘Add years to your lifespan and gain more energy than you know what to do with, by making simple lifestyle changes.’A number of years ago, I subscribed to Dr Mercola’s newsletter and every few weeks I receive information that is vital to help maintain a decent quality of life. This information however is seldom offered by most doctors. For example, Dr Mercola mentions in Effortless Healing that he was one of the first people to speak out against the use of silver mercury amalgam fillings in dentistry. Since then, I have had my own mercury fillings removed and many countries have banned the use of it. Dr Mercola has also communicated the detrimental effects of fluoride in our tap water, interviewing Christopher Bryson about the deception. We are literally been poisoned without choice or knowledge. For this reason, I admire the courage and dedication of Dr Mercola in his quest to educate the public about the real truth.Effortless Healing addresses the concept of epigenetics- our lifestyle choices; the food that we eat, the supplements that we take and the exercise we pursue all play a fundamental role in our health. Through the choices we make, we can influence the role that genetics play in our health. This is liberating as we can literally change our health by knowing and making the right choice.There is no doubt that so called diseases of civilization including asthma, hay fever, food allergies, lupus and high blood pressure are increasing year on year. This is incredible given the knowledge base, the billions of dollars devoted to science and the reported advances of Western medicine. Is there something not quite right when the problem is actually getting worse instead of better?Maybe the solution is a little closer to home. One that doesn’t involve a life of consuming medication? Most people are unable to decipher clinical trial data. Most people don’t have the time to unearth the truth. Most people don’t have the courage to challenge the multibillion dollar health industry. For these reasons, the world needs Effortless Healing.5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Anyone Suffering from a Chronic Disease and Anyone Who Wants to Stay Healthy!By Stephanie Seneff on February 24, 2015I am a big fan of Dr. Mercola. In fact, he is the only health guru that I follow on a regular basis. We are so fortunate that he has found the time in his busy schedule to write a new book, Effortless Healing, encapsulating his current thinking about nutrition and health. Dr. Mercola is a member of a rare gifted class of individuals who have a passionate interest in learning, an ability to write about deep topics in simple terms, and a generosity that promotes sharing his vast knowledge with the general public. Throughout his life, he has been on a journey to seek ways to maintain health in the face of so many nutritiously impoverished foods laden with toxic chemicals that are forced on the gullible American public by the processed food industry. He has found important answers that are in many cases very simple to implement: e.g., go outside, take your shoes off, and basque in the sunlight! He doesn’t make any money if you do this, and that is part of what makes him so special. He is giving us free advice, often based on his own personal experience, and he is not afraid to admit that his thinking has changed as he digs deeper into a complex topic. This book encapsulates his most recent thinking on topics of paramount importance, especially at this critical juncture where we face an alarming deterioration in health due to the unwillingness of our government to admit that the current methods of food production are a dismal failure. I recommend this book wholeheartedly, especially to anyone who faces a chronic debilitating disease. Solutions are there, they are not arduous, and he will point the way!