Natural Cures 'They' Don't Want You to Know About
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Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting
Book Type: Hardcover
Author:
Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting
Book Type: Hardcover
Paul T. reviewed on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I read this book prior to not knowing anything about Kevin Trudeau's history, so this review is based on my observations within the book. I obtained the book from another paperback swap member, so I am not "out" any money. I do not watch TV, so I am not familiar with his infomercials. It is only after reading the book that I became aware of his current legal issues.
PRO -
The book does have some lengthy lists of things to consider if you are trying to improve your health. For those who are new to the idea of improving one's health, this book may have merit as an overview for ideas. It also has some good reminders - walk every day, drink plenty of water, be aware of the chemicals in processed foods, etc.
Chapter 2 "Why We Are Sick" has merit. The advice and information provided is not new nor false. It does a good job in summarizing the current food production and distribution situation in the U.S.
In the food labels section (CH 9), he provides a lengthy comparison between the "normally" processed foods and those found in a health food store.
CONS -
There is a substantial amount of repetition. There is probably 10-20 pages worth of repeated information in the book that could be trimmed out.
In the lists of recommendations of Chapter 6, 23 of 111 encourage you to go to the website. The only problem with the website is that you have to sign up for it if you wish to access the information.
NEUTRAL -
The author does not hold back on attacking the FDA and FTC. He starts the book in this manner and ends the book with a whole chapter on alleged abuses by the government, medical profession, and the food industry. To his credit, he provides a whole list of books, not as specific footnotes and page references, but lists based on topics that he is addressing. Though there may be merit to these claims, he lays it on heavy.
However, there is no doubt that the author's reputation and legal troubles calls into question the integrity of his allegations.
PRO -
The book does have some lengthy lists of things to consider if you are trying to improve your health. For those who are new to the idea of improving one's health, this book may have merit as an overview for ideas. It also has some good reminders - walk every day, drink plenty of water, be aware of the chemicals in processed foods, etc.
Chapter 2 "Why We Are Sick" has merit. The advice and information provided is not new nor false. It does a good job in summarizing the current food production and distribution situation in the U.S.
In the food labels section (CH 9), he provides a lengthy comparison between the "normally" processed foods and those found in a health food store.
CONS -
There is a substantial amount of repetition. There is probably 10-20 pages worth of repeated information in the book that could be trimmed out.
In the lists of recommendations of Chapter 6, 23 of 111 encourage you to go to the website. The only problem with the website is that you have to sign up for it if you wish to access the information.
NEUTRAL -
The author does not hold back on attacking the FDA and FTC. He starts the book in this manner and ends the book with a whole chapter on alleged abuses by the government, medical profession, and the food industry. To his credit, he provides a whole list of books, not as specific footnotes and page references, but lists based on topics that he is addressing. Though there may be merit to these claims, he lays it on heavy.
However, there is no doubt that the author's reputation and legal troubles calls into question the integrity of his allegations.
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