For the Book...
I am a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and own several hundred books on health care. Out of all these books, I feel "Choosing Health" is the most valuable. The information in this book is so useful, that I provide a copy to every new patient in my naturopathic practice.
The only other books like this are Dr. Balch's Nutritional Rx, Andrew Weil's Optimal Wellness, The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, and Linda Page's book. I think this book beats them hands down.
Dr. Force allows the reader to develop a plan based on their individual and unique cause(s) rather than the symptom(s).
This book is unique because it provides comprehensive details on the "elements of health." These are essential lifestyle choices that patients make for themselves. This is the first but most important step in healing any chronic pain or illness.
There is great section that helps patients make sense of standard blood work...This section alone is worth the price of the book.
The most common complaint in my practice is fatigue and stress. Dr. Force has a wonderful section on the causes and the physiologic effects of stress. His suggestions for improving adrenal dysfunction resulting from stress are comprehensive and very useful.
As a practicing physician, Dr. Force has not put himself or other doctors out of business. He clearly states that this book does not replace health care from a physician. People need both: healthcare and selfcare.
When this book receives the kind of publicity and reception it deserves and people follow the suggestions, it will truly transform our medical system. The conventional medical "disease care" system is failing miserably. This book should be required reading for all doctors, parents, and anyone interested in truly improving someones health.
This is a great book. Do yourself a favor, buy a copy for yourself, a few more for your family and friends, and lastly a copy for your doctor, chiropractor, or naturopath. If they won't read it, I'd suggest you find a different doctor.
William Nelson, NMD