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Fasting and Eating for Health: A Medical Doctor's Program for Conquering Disease Paperback – April 15, 1995

by Joel Fuhrman (Author), Neal D. Barnard (Foreword)
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Joel Fuhrman's Fasting and Eating for Health: A Medical Doctor's Program for Conquering Disease offers precise diet and fasting programs to relieve headache, hypoglycemia, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, colitis, psoriasis, lupus, and uterine fibroids.

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- How to use fasting to lose weight
- How to start, what to expect, how to reintroduce food to maintain maximum benefits
- How to work with a physician for longer fasts (more than 3 days)

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“Dr. Fuhrman's powerful and practical guidelines apply for conditions ranging from the common cold to serious heart problems. This program provides an alternative to the costly and all-to-common side effects of surgery and drugs.” ―Andrew Nicholson, M.D., Director of Preventive Medicine, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

“By individually tailoring nutrition plans based on a case-by-case basis, Fuhrman has treated hundreds of patients with rheumatoid arthritis successfully.” ―Vegetarian Times

“This is where the future of medicine should be heading.” ―Ronald Cridland, M.D.

“This is neither alternative medicine nor conservative medicine, but rather progressive medicine. Dr. Fuhrman's approach offers individuals suffering from [chronic] diseases the only real chance for a meaningful cure. I have been fortunate to observe many of these outcomes firsthand and can testify to the power of this approach for certain diseases.” ―James Craner, M.D., M.P.H.

“Dr. Fuhrman's book is revolutionary. It shows clearly and unmistakably the way to recover health, and could change the prevailing way of treating disease.” ―Theodore Coumentakis, M.D.

“If you are lucky, you will read Dr. Furhman's book before you have subjected yourself to medications and medical procedures. This book is for those who want to take charge over their health and well-being, and for those who want to embark on a journey toward a more satisfying life.” ―Don Jeret, M.D.

“I know that every health seeker in America will want to read this book. It provides a working knowledge of vital information that is currently known to relatively few people. Share it with those you love.” ―John Pilla, M.D.

About the Author

Joel Fuhrman M.D. is a board-certified family physician, best-selling author and nutritional researcher who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional and natural methods. As one of the country's leading experts on nutrition and natural healing, Dr. Fuhrman has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows including: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, Today, Good Morning America, the Discovery Channel, TV Food Network, and The Dr. Oz Show. His own PBS television show, "3 Steps to Incredible Health", began airing nationwide in June 2011.

His best-selling book, Eat to Live, published in 2003 (Little Brown) has gone through over 20 printings and been published in multiple foreign language editions. The revised version was released by Little Brown in January 2011.  His recent works include Super Immunity and Disease-Proof Your Child and has had published a total of 7 books on human nutrition to date.


Dr. Fuhrman is actively involved in scientific research in human nutrition. His discoveries on food addiction and human hunger were published in the scientific journal, Nutrition Journal, in November 2011 entitled, The Changing Perception of Hunger on a High Nutrient Density Diet.  Dr. Fuhrman is the research director of the Nutritional Research Project - a project of the National Health Association.  Dr. Fuhrman is on the board of directors of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.  He is also a member of the Whole Foods Market scientific advisory board. Dr. Fuhrman is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1988).

As a former world class figure skater, he placed second in the United States National Pairs Championships in 1973. Dr. Fuhrman has been involved professionally with sports medical committees, advised professional and Olympic athletes, and lectured to athletic trainers and world-class athletes for maximizing performance and preventing injury.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Griffin; a edition (April 15, 1995)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 255 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 031218719X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0312187194
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.44 x 0.69 x 8.31 inches
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Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a board-certified family physician, six-time New York Times best-selling author and nutritional researcher who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional and natural methods. Dr. Fuhrman is an internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing, and has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows. Through his own hugely successful PBS specials, which have raised more than $30 million for public broadcasting stations, he brings nutritional science to homes across America and around the world.

Dr. Fuhrman is the President of the Nutritional Research Foundation, and is a member of the Dr. Oz Show Advisory Board. He work and discoveries are published in medical journals and he is involved with multiple nutritional studies with major research institutions across America.

Dr. Fuhrman is the author of six New York Times bestsellers: Eat to Live (Little Brown, 2003); Super Immunity (HarperOne, 2012); The End of Diabetes (HarperOne, 2013); The Eat to Live Cookbook (HarperOne, 2013); The End of Dieting (HarperOne, 2014) and The End of Heart Disease (HarperOne, 2016). To date, he has sold more than three million books.

In addition to his New York Times best sellers, Dr. Fuhrman has written several other popular books on nutritional science which include: Dr. Fuhrman’s Transformation 20 Diabetes (Gift of Health Press); 10 in 20: Dr. Fuhrman’s Lose 10 Pounds in 20 Days Detox Program (Gift of Health Press); Eat for Health (Gift of Health Press), Disease Proof Your Child (St. Martin’s Griffin), Fasting and Eating for Health (St. Martin’s Griffin) and the Dr. Fuhrman’s Nutritarian Handbook and ANDI Food Scoring Guide (Gift of Health Press).

Two more books by Dr. Fuhrman are slated for release in 2017: Fast Food Genocide and Eat to Live Quick & Easy Cookbook.

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Kelyce
5.0 out of 5 stars Just got it
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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I’m an intermittent faster over a year am very excited to get into the his book it comes very highly rated
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Mystic Manifesting
5.0 out of 5 stars How fasting helps reversal of chronic, degenerative diseases
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2009
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When you're suffering from a chronic, degenerative disease, and the doctors you trust are recommending drugs or surgery, it's hard to believe that simply going without food could be of any lasting benefit. This is also compounded by ridicule in medical circles and the media, which mistake fasting for starvation and label it quackery.

This book provides an excellent introduction into the natural hygiene (see  History of Natural Hygiene and Principles of Natural Hygiene ) view of health through healthy living. Fuhrman explains how health is maintained, how disease occurs, the role of diet, and the physiological effects of fasting. Fuhrman has a solid grounding in natural hygiene as well as knowledge of diagnostics and pathology.

If you are new to fasting and suffer from a chronic, degenerative disease, this is the book you need to read to understand how fasting can help you return to health and how proper eating can help you not only remain healthy but rejuvenate your body, increase your energy and improve your mental functioning.

Several chapters are devoted to explaining how diseases occur and how fasting can reverse headaches, hypoglycemia, diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, overweight and other chronic conditions. But fasting isn't a quick fix. Lifestyle changes must follow to prevent recreating the same diseases.

What this book is not is a detailed treatment of how to conduct or break fasts. The information given is superficial with the caveat that those wishing to fast over three days should do so under the supervision of a qualified fasting practitioner. I discuss the reasons for this in the comment section.

I also do not any longer endorse the vegan dietary model, and Fuhrman is definitely pro-vegan. While I agree that diets high in feedlot beef, confined poultry treated with antibiotics, and farm-raised fish are detrimental, I've come to believe that healthy alternatives (e.g., wild game, grassfed beef) are healthful foods to which our species is biologically adapted (see  The Paleo Diet: Lose Weight and Get Healthy by Eating the Food You Were Designed to Eat  or  NeanderThin: Eat Like a Caveman to Achieve a Lean, Strong, Healthy Body  for alternative views). If you are a vegetarian or vegan, then Fuhrman's your guy.

If you're looking for a book on fasting itself, I highly recommend  The Science and Fine Art of Fasting  or  Fasting for Renewal of Life , both written by Herbert Shelton. As a young, injured man, Furhman fasted under the supervision of Shelton and was so inspired by what he witnessed at Shelton's school that he later became a doctor. We can thank Shelton that fasting hasn't been completely buried by the American Medical Association and the pharmaceutical cartel, and we can thank Fuhrman for carrying the torch.

Despite these shortcomings, I still think this is an excellent book that offers hope and a path for those who are ready to take control over their health. We need more doctors like Furhman.
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PT Cruiser
4.0 out of 5 stars A lot of good information, but not what I was looking for
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2009
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I have to start by saying that I'm a huge fan of Dr. Fuhrman and have most of his books, from  Eat to Live: The Revolutionary Formula for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss  which is how I was introduced to him to begin with, to  Eat For Health: Lose Weight, Keep It Off, Look Younger, Live Longer (2 book set)  and  Eat Right America Food Scoring Guide . I've heard him speak in person at a couple of conferences and on DVD for some that I missed. He's a brilliant doctor. But this book just wasn't what I expected.

It was packed with good information and success stories about people who have fasted to cure many diseases and conditions but it doesn't really give you a blueprint for doing a fast yourself which was what I was looking for and why I purchased this book. Instead it has the disclaimer stating that your doctor should conduct the fast and that this book will not cover how to do it. This is in spite of the cover stating "Precise diet and fasting programs to relieve headache, hypoglycemia, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, etc." The only reason I didn't give this book a rating of one or two stars is that it's packed with valuable information on reasons for fasting and effects that can be expected.

I did and still do have questions about fasting. Do you include and vegetable or fruit juices or do you just stop eating? How much water should I drink? How do I determine the amount of time the fast should continue? How do I find a doctor who is experienced in this subject? If my doctor knew anything about fasting I wouldn't have purchased this book. If you're considering this book, buy it to be convinced of the benefits of fasting, but not as a list of instructions on how to do it yourself.
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Hutch
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of great information
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
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This book was for school but was very informative and have passed it along to someone who was struggling with issues in the book.
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sidnei marques lemos
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in Brazil on February 23, 2023
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Excelente livro. Apresenta de forma clara , objetiva e prática os conceitos de uma alimentação saudável. Os conceitos de dieta como forma de cura com exemplos são fundamentais.
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Cristina Zgardan
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2023
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Great book in a great condition!
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Frédérique Brun
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent livre de référence
Reviewed in France on September 24, 2019
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Un livre qui a changé ma vie. Une première fois je l'avais lu après 5 cancers chez des proches au premier degré avec 3 décès. J'avais déjà pris quelques mesures de vie différentes durant un an. Puis il y a 6 ans quand la maladie cardio vasculaire m'à rattrapé. Soit disant je n'avais strictement aucun facteurs dits de risque. J'ai acheté cet ouvrage pour le relire et parce que j'ai donné le précédent. Cela complète des vidéos comme "what the health " ou "forks over knives " qui sont très formatrice. Je suis médecin pourtant.
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VBWKind
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read! (and not eat)
Reviewed in Australia on January 16, 2018
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This book is incredible, with well researched and stunning science backing it up.
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PAMELA WYNER
5.0 out of 5 stars Fasting really does work and makes one healthier
Reviewed in Canada on June 25, 2016
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I remember my grandma made my siblings and I fast during our Hindu upcoming festivities. As children, we had to fast for the whole day and we had only water. By the end of the day, we had food to eat and we never felt reprieved of food. We felt more spiritually connected and our bodies felt cleansed inside. We were never sick or less energetic during the fast. My grandma said that we will also be more healthy and we believed her. I continued to fast even though I changed religion and they all spoke of fasting for raising your vibrations to a high spiritual level. I am glad the medical community is now understanding the values and benefits of fasting. Way to go Dr. Firman, I have you to back up this ancient method of healing.
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