Growing True Health
Below is a list of some of the best resources for taking control of your health. Here you will find doctors who specialize in using food as primary medicine in treating and preventing disease, education groups that teach lifestyle skills as well recipe and information websites. As I take two years off to continue my studies, I leave this page to you in hopes it may assist you in getting the help and education you need to take control of your health.
RESOURCES
The China Study by T. Colin Campbell, PhD
Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Caldwell Esselstyn Jr., MD
The Pleasure Trap by Alan Goldhamer, DC and Douglas Lisle, PhD
Building Bone Vitality by Amy Lanou, PhD
Breaking the Food Seduction by Neal Barnard, MD
Solving America's Healthcare Crisis by Dr. Pamela Popper, ND
The Food Revolution by John Robbins
Suggested Readings
The Wellness Forum
The Wellness Forum provides educational classes and events to empower you to take control of your health. It is highly recommended for anyone who needs more then a book to implement a truly healthy lifestyle. The founder, Dr. Pam Popper, PhD is a Naturopathic Doctor that specializes in plant-based nutrition. She has created a fantastic 8 hour program that teaches the science and lifestyle skills behind preventing and reversing disease. Her courses are available via distance conference calls and DVDs. I've taken many of their courses and they are highly recommended. Dr. Pam also founded the Wellness Forum's Institute for Health Studies, providing classes for medical professionals and provides a two year Nutrition Educator Certificate Program. Dr. Pam also sees patients one-on-one and specializes in GI disorders. Her website provides a wealth of information!
The Wellness Forum Center
510 E. Wilson Bridge Road, Suite G
Worthington, Ohio 43085
Phone: 614 841-7700
Toll Free: 800 761-8210
Fax: 614/841-7703
Dr. McDougall
Dr. McDougall is a pioneer in disease prevention and plant-based nutrition and has been reversing disease with his patients for over 30 years. Based out of Santa Rosa, California, he is the medical director of the McDougall Program, a 10 day residential education program that provides scientific and lifestyle educational sessions for implementing an optimal diet. He is the author of many best-selling health books and is one of my favorite plant-based docs! His wife Mary, is a fantastic cook and their website is full of delicious free recipes, health information, as well as a fantastic newsletter.
Dr. McDougall's Health and Medical Center
PO Box 14039
Santa Rosa, CA 95402
True North Health Center provides clinical and educational services to properly diagnose health problems while providing exceptional education to teach you how and why diet and lifestyle habits can improve your health. Equipped with a diverse team of medical staff, you will learn how to achieve and maintain optimal health. You will learn and experience how "health is the result of healthful living." The health center also specializes in medically supervised therapeutic fasting, a unique and effective tool in helping individuals respond more rapidly to certain health conditions. I highly encourage you watch this clip on True North Health Center and pay them a visit. Whether you are looking for a health promoting vacation or in need of serious changes and help, True North will meet your specific needs.
www.healthpromoting.com
1551 Pacific Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95404
P: 707-586-5555
- Michael Greger, MD. - and his team of researchers review the 6,000 plus published scientific studies on diet and health each year and create short video clips on interesting and useful findings. Get the facts! www.nutritionfacts.org
- Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine - fantastic website for endless scientific and educational information. www.pcrm.org
- T. Colin Campbell Foundation - Dr. T. Colin Campbell's website. www.tcolincampbell.org
- Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr. - has stopped the progression of heart disease and even reversed this serious condition in over 200 patients. Read Dr. Esselstyn's published research here and watch his Ted Talk below. www.heartattackproof.com
True North Health Center
Recipe Websites
- Cathy Fisher: one of my favorites! Cathy is a chef for the Dr. McDougall Program and makes very clean yet very delicious recipes. www.straightupfood.com
- Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM): this recipe site has an endless amount of delicious recipes that also include the recipe's nutrition facts and information. www.nutritionmd.org
- Mary McDougall: a pioneer plant-based cook, Mary McDougall has some of my favorite recipes, many of which are ready in 15 minutes! www.drmcdougall.com/newsletter/recipeindex.html
- Katherine Lawrence: overcame endometriosis by eating a whole foods, plant-based diet and is now a cooking instructor for the PCRM's Cancer Project. I love her recipes and her southern flare! www.plantbasedhealth.com
- Chef AJ!: also a fantastic comedian, Chef AJ has video clips of recipes with Julieanna Hever, the Plant-Based Dietician. Click on the Chef and the Dietician. www.eatunprocessed.com
- Lindsay Nixon: Lindsay has a wide variety of American and ethnic dishes. www.happyberivore.com
- www.fatfreevegan.com - This sight has endless recipes!
Information Websites
Michael Greger, MD.
How have these resources helped you? Which are your favorites? I'd love to here from you!
Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr.
Suggested Films
Forks Over Knives, Diet for A New America, From Oils to Nuts The Essential Facts on Fats, Oils and Nuts, (jeffnovick.com/RD/DVDs.html), The Pleasure Trap by Doug Lisle, PhD, Tackling Diabetes with Neal Barnard MD, McDougall Made Easy 14 Practical Cooking Demonstrations and To Your Health by Julieanna Hever, MS, RD