This extraordinary book presents a time-tested, simple, and medically sensible approach to weight loss and maintenance. As both a qualified MD and a trained Ayurvedic physician with many years of experience in a clinical setting applying both Western and Ayurvedic approaches, Dr. Gerson has the unique ability to translate the wisdom of Ayurveda into a modern setting. Dr. Gerson has given us a very practical, deeply insightful resource that will serve as a guide for all readers interested in optimal health and weight control. Dr. Gersons clear and concise presentation of these principles reflects his more than twenty years as a leading Ayurvedic physician, researcher, herbalist and teacher in the United States.