The Swiss Secret to Optimal Health: Dr. Rau's Diet for Whole Body Healing

by Thomas Rau, Susan M. Wyler

Overview

Now in paperback: a world-renowned physician shares the secrets that draw international clients to his clinic.

For almost 50 years, people have traveled to the Paracelsus Clinic in the Swiss Alps. There, Dr. Thomas Rau's unique diet rejuvenates his clients, while preventing and curing illness. Lauded as "the Mozart of medicine," Dr. Rau is the world's foremost practitioner of biological medicine. At last, he reveals his unique Swiss health plan- a proven program based on the latest medical research that will:

• Purify the body
• Regulate pH balance
• Strengthen the immune system
• Encourage healing
• Prevent illness
• Help readers feel young and energetic-in body and mind

Proven effective time and again, Dr. Rau's program can reduce or even eliminate a lifetime of toxins, alleviate chronic conditions like allergies, arthritis, and diabetes, and promote weight loss and overall well-being. With Dr. Rau's Swiss program, everyone can begin to enjoy the numerous health benefits of the Swiss Secret.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780425225660
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/06/2009
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Thomas Rau, M.D., is Medical Director of the Paracelsus Clinic in Lustmuhle, outside of Zurich, which attracts patients and clients from all over the world. He also presides over a sister clinic, Al Ronc, in the Swiss Alps. His articles are widely published, and he lectures internationally.

Susan Wyler, former food editor of Food & Wine magazine, is author of 8 previous books.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Foreword Dr. Mark Hyman xiii

Introduction: Exploring the Puzzle Thomas Rau, M.D. xv

A Note from Co-author Susan Wyler xix

1 Understanding Swiss Biological Medicine: Your Natural Path to Health 1

2 The Healing Power of Food: Nourishing Your Internal Environment 19

3 A Catalog of Treatments: Diagnostic Tools and Therapies Used in Swiss Biological Medicine 27

4 Dr. Rau's Way: Healing Through Diet and Nutrition 41

5 Putting Protein in Perspective: Hyperacidity and Disease 58

6 The Swiss Detox Diet: Putting Your Body Back in Balance 74

7 Understanding Food Allergies: Hidden Intolerances that May Be Affecting Your Health 104

8 Maintenance Diet for Life: The Balancing Act Continues 118

9 The Holistic Pantry: Changing the Way You Eat 132

10 Dr. Rau's One-Week Intensive Cure: When You Need a Quick Fix 143

11 The Liver Cleanse: Giving Yourself a Fresh Start 163

12 Questions and Answers for Body and Soul: Some Solutions to the Puzzle 171

Recipes

Snacks 183

Soups and Chowders 194

The Salad Bar 212

Main Dishes 227

Desserts 280

Appendices Exploring the Swiss Biological Medicine Network 299

Sources for Organic Foods 301

Index 305