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ISBN-10: 1844091600ISBN-13: 978-1844091607Publication Date: May 1, 2009In this era of fad diets, detox programs, and “superfoods,” this examination of the relationship between diet and lifestyle looks to the Far East to claim that the simple principles to live by are balance and moderation. By rebuilding the connections between what is put into the body and how it functions, the diet outlined in this book teaches the daily effects that particular food choices will have—on bodyweight, energy, mood, and the quality and duration of life—and that ultimately all foods are good in the right proportion. All major food groups are covered, with additional sections on dietary supplements, lifestyle, and attitude, plus a handful of recipes to demonstrate the principles of the diet.Jason Bussell Ph.D, L.Ac is an acupuncturist and herbalist; trained in the US and in China. He has served several terms as President of the Illinois Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Jason was also appointed by the Illinois State Government to serve on their Board of Acupuncture. Jason has also served on the President’s Council for the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and the Curriculum Advisory Committee of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. He lectures regularly to health care professionals, medical students, corporations, and the general public.Jason practices at “A Center for Oriental Medicine” http://www.acfom.com with his wife Jeanie. With all of his patients, Jason tries to impart the suggestions for eating right, living right, and thinking right according to Chinese wisdom. With the proper knowledge, patients can prevent all types of disease. His book, “The Asian Diet: Simple secrets for eating right, losing weight, and being well” makes these suggestions available to everybody.