Nightshades and Health Norman Childers Diet Arthritis Inflammation Rare Book HB

by Norman F. Childers, Gerald M. Russo

$44 · Offered by eBay · No longer available

First edition

Up for sale is a well-preserved hardcover edition of the seminal work, The Nightshades and Health, by renowned horticulturalist Dr. Norman F. Childers and Gerald M. Russo. First published in 1977, this book is a primary resource for those researching the "No-Nightshades" diet for arthritis relief and general health. Dr. Childers presents decades of survey research involving thousands of volunteers, exploring the link between the Solanaceae (nightshade) plant family—including potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers—and chronic joint pain or inflammation. Highlights of this edition: Detailed Case Reports: Includes human case histories and animal studies regarding solanine ingestion. Practical Guidance: Discusses the theory behind sensitivity to nightshade alkaloids and the resulting dietary recommendations. Rare Hardcover: A sturdy, collectible edition of a highly sought-after health and nutrition text. Shipped quickly with USPS Media Mail. Book will be bubble-wrapped to ensure it arrives in the same condition pictured.

• Publisher: Horticultural Publications
• Year: 1977
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 0938378007
• Condition: Fine

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