Life Changing Foods

Some readers may recall my review of Medical Medium, Anthony William's first book. This practical and beautifully illustrated follow-up gives details of the healing powers of 50 foods under the general headings of fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices and wild foods – the 'holy four'. The book is written against the background of the current epidemic of mystery illness, which is discussed in detail in his first book. He characterises what he calls the unforgiving four as radiation, toxic heavy metals, the viral explosion and DDT and other pesticides. These can all be transmitted through the bloodline and have a general weakening effect on the immune system. Readers learn that we eat about 80,000 meals a lifetime. Anthony reminds us of his thesis that the diagnosis of autoimmune conditions is a misnomer – the body never attacks itself, only pathogens. Each entry contains a description of the healing effects of the particular food, what conditions and symptoms it is most appropriate for, then the emotional support that the food can give, along with the spiritual lesson. Then there are useful tips and an accompanying, often delicious, recipe suggestion. Each reader will wonder about the omission of certain foods, and in my case it was beetroot. There are many fascinating details and readers are sure to discover new information, as I did in relation to garlic and ginger, but in particular with reference to cat's claw, liquorice root, dandelion and wild blueberries. A thoroughly informative and most valuable book.