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Jun 22, 2016
Why Smart People Hurt
I purchased this for my sister who is very bright and she's hyper sensitive. I thought this book would help her realize why she has struggled emotionally so much throughout her life. It's important for her to know she's not alone. Eric Maisel's books are easy self-help for the layperson.
Jun 15, 2016
Starch
1 of 1 found this helpful The "Starch" theory, by Dr McDougall, is a culmination of many years of study of the foods people from around the world eat and their impact on health. His starch way of eating feels "clean" except for the use of tofu in his recipes (hormones and GMO in soy products) and about the use of non-organics. I received reasonable responses from Dr McDougall's staff, although I'm not completely convinced. The reason for non-organics was because not everyone can afford organics; in the case of soy they stated that it's used only as a condiment in recipes. It seems that there's a lot of tofu used in the recipes. The book contains an abundance of recipes, some great, that include alternative products to animal sources. I disagree with the unhealthy content of some of the alternative ingredients listed in some recipes.
The theory is somewhat convincing based on Dr McDougall's background: a stroke at age 19 and his miraculous reversal of debilitating health challenges caused by what he believes was the impact of eating animal products while growing up. I appreciate his reference to the ignorance of mainstream medicine and its disconnect between foods and their impact on our wellbeing.
Jul 27, 2016
Willow the movie
In perfect condition, arrived on time, a charming story using real people, not cartoons.