1. Welcome to Heartbeats for Life! ©

2. The Starch Solution By John McDougall, MD and Mary Mc Dougall Reviewed by Robert F. Klein,MD. Heartbeats for Life

3. The Starch Solution Groundbreaking eating plan that challenges the notion that starch is unhealthy!

4. The Starch Solution: Contents The standard American diet and The Starch Solution diet Historical role of starches in civilizations Adequacy in protein, fat, calcium Reversal of disease Inexpensive Satisfying Vitamin B 12 supplementation Menus, recipes, pantry stocks, (Mary McDougall) Scientific references

5. John McDougall, M.D. Internist, in practice, Santa Rosa, CA Stroke at age 18 Advocate: plant-based, whole foods, vegan.

6. Influences on John McDougall Hawaiian experience as plantation doctor Walter Kempner Nathan Pritikin Roy Swank

7. McDougall Programs Supports clinical research, e.g. Multiple Sclerosis Nutritional training for physicians Medical literature reviews, newsletter Live-in programs: cruises, advanced seminars Twelve books: co-authored with Mary McDougall, including recipes On-line discussion board

8. Outspoken critic of some medical practices "disease mongering" PSA, mammograms, colonoscopy Unproven procedures or surgery

10. Chronic Diseases Related To Lifestyle Atherosclerosis: Heart Attacks, Strokes Overweight, Obesity Diabetes Hypertension Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Autoimmune Diseases Cancer

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