Enzymes & Enzyme Therapy: How to Jump-Start Your Way to Lifelong Good Health

by Anthony J. Cichoke

Book Overview

Enzymes--living substances that regulate health--work with certain minerals in our bodies to form an antioxidant system that fights corrosive free radicals. This fully updated second edition explains how to make the most of this amazing natural partnership to speed recovery from injury and lessen the effects of back pain, multiple sclerosis, viruses, and fatigue.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0658002902
• ISBN13: 9780658002908
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Enzymes-Enzyme Therapy by Dr. Cichoke MD

This book explains the mechanics of enzymes within the foodprocessing apparati of the body. These enzymes occur in allliving things. There are approximately 3000 enzymes which exist to ward off disease, assist the heartbeat, repair tissues, digestfood and perform a variety of important functions in the body.The author explains how proteases breakdown protein. i.e. histidine, leucine and tryptophanThere is a pH balance which consists of acids and alkalinesin a net balancing interaction within the body. Digestionhappens in the small intestine. There are extensive secretionprocesses in the body i.e.o saliva 1000 ml.o gastric juices 1500 ml.o pancreas 1000 ml.o bile 1000 ml.o small intestine 1800 ml.o large intestine 200 ml.Digestive processes are disturbed with improper tooth alignment, diminished acid secretion, pancreatic insufficiency,celial disease, lactose intolerance, stress. Digestion canbe helped by some of the recommendations contained in this book.Various enzyme products can facilitate the digestive processes.Soy sauce is a well-known enzyme enhancer. In addition, rawveggies will assist in the process of enzyme interaction.The author reviews an overall strategy to maximize enzymeactivity within the body consisting of:o veggieso garlic and oniono minimum use of aluminumo reduced salt intakeo reduced sugaro an increase in bulko no coffee and smaller mealso pineapple and papayao enzyme co-energizers Co-Q 10 ( coenzyme), zinc, red meat, nuts, B vitamins., magnesium (Mg.), iron (Fe), copper (Cu.) and Selenium (Se)Overall, this work has a wealth of information pertaining topersonal health maintenance. It should be in every medical/nutritional library.

Enzymes and Enzyme Therapy...

Dr. Cichoke shows how every life process depends on enzymes. He covers a broad range of subjects starting with digestion, elimination, co-enzymes, how to obtain more enzymes in your diet and through supplementation. He has a 5-step program of do's and don'ts, including avoidance of aluminum cookware, refined sugars and salt, coffee, and so on. He also tells you how and what to eat and how to prepare foods for the best utilization of enzymes. Dr. Cichoke addresses a large range of health problems from extending life to AIDS and cancer. He also covers medications that affect enzymes, including OTC drugs and prescription drugs, as well as foods that contain enzyme inhibitors. This is a great book! One I believe everyone should own. I also would strongly suggest Dr. Cichoke's book "The Complete Book of Enzyme Therapy". This book is set up very much like the "Prescription for Natural Healing", however it addresses health from an enzyme point of view. I would rate them both a 5-star, must have if you care at all about your health. This book was required reading for my Enzymes class, "The Complete Book of Enzyme Therapy" was not, but after reading this one, I wanted to know more. This book is a great intro to enzymes, the complete book goes even further. It is in fairly simple to understand language if you have a bit of medcial background, you might need a medical dictionary if not.