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