This extraordinary book is a time-tested, simple, and medically sensible approach to weight loss and maintenance. Scott Gerson, M.D. has given us a very practical, deeply insightful resource which will serve as a guide for all readers interested in optimal health and weight control.

The Ayurvedic method is stunning in its simplicity, completeness, and effectiveness. Dr. Gerson's clear and concise presentation of these principles reflect his more than twenty years as the leading Ayurvedic physician, researcher, herbalist, and teacher in the United States. Unlike the myriad of controversial and potentially harmful weight loss programs which have appeared in the past few decades, the Ayurvedic approach is completely safe and holistic. The wisdom contained in this work is priceless.

Viewing the body as a pattern of intelligence which is unique for each person, Ayurveda provides the key to establishing the body's natural state of balance. Besides being an extremely powerful and efficient path to weight loss, this tenet has applications for strengthening immunity, preventing disease, and achieving higher levels of well-being than we ever thought possible. Easy to read and immediately applicable, this book may be the most valuable volume on the subject in the past four decades and is sure to become an instant classic.