March 15, 2006
Special Guest: Michael Murray, ND author of almost 30 books including: A Textbook of Natural Medicine, Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, and Encyclopedia of Healing Foods

Countless studies have affirmed that diet plays a major role in both provoking and preventing a wide range of diseases. But just what is a healthy diet? What does the body need to stay strong and get well? This interview is about Dr. Murray’s new book, The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods, where he draws on an abundant harvest of data to present the best guide available to healthy eating.

Topics Covered:

• Find out why food is your best medicine
• Learn the 7 key principles of healthful eating
• Discover why dairy products may not protect your bones
• Untangle the latest research on diet, breast cancer, and bone health
• Understand how cinnamon can help control diabetes
• Learn how to use turmeric to reduce inflammation and pain
• Optimize your health by taking just three basic nutritional supplements
• Find out how grains may be making you ill
• Learn about the latest research on how antibiotics increase your children’s risk of developing asthma
• Lean more about the benefits and risks of a vegetarian diet
• Learn how to relax about what your children eat
• Hear about a brand new low calorie sweetener
• Find out how to normalize your cholesterol levels without drugs
• Get quick tips on detoxing from mercury

Dr. Michael Murray, Naturopathic Doctor (ND) is widely regarded as one of the world's leading authorities on natural medicine. He is on the Board of Trustees of Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. As a consultant to the health food industry, Dr. Murray has been instrumental in bringing many effective natural products to North America, including:

• Glucosamine sulfate
• St. John's wort extract
• Ginkgo biloba extract
  
• Silymarin
• Enteric coated peppermint oil
• Saw palmetto berry extract

Liz Lipski, PhD, CCN Is the host of the Access to Health Experts interview series. She holds a doctorate and is board certified in Clinical Nutrition, is the author of Digestive Wellness, Digestive Wellness for Children, and Leaky Gut Syndrome. She’s the Director of Doctoral Studies at Hawthorn University, and the nutrition editor for Pilates Style Magazine. Dr. Lipski is the founder of several web-based health information sites including Innovative Healing and Access to Health Experts.