Building Health by Design Author:Dale Peterson, M.D. Building Health by Design destroys the myth that disease just happens. Dr. Dale Peterson details the known mechanisms that lead to disease and premature aging and explains the steps that can be taken to address them. He goes far beyond the basic recommendations of eat well and exercise (although a common-sense approach to these fundamental facto... more »rs is given). Set in the context of his own quest for optimum wellness he addresses the four major biochemical causes of disease and premature aging: Free Radical Damage, Inflammation, Loss of Repair Ability, and Mitochondrial decline. He continues by revealing the dangers of electromagnetic chaos in the environment, risks that have be systematically covered up by industry and governmental agencies. He alerts the reader to the need to reset corrupted files in the body's central computer, and he addresses the importance of renewing the mind and becoming a spiritual warrior. He systematically reveals the factors we control that determine our state of health. Finally, he provides a comprehensive plan for obtaining optimum health. Whether you are facing a health challenger or are hoping to avoid the many health challenges that are commonplace in modern society, you will find answers in Building Health by Design! Table of Contents: Preface. Chapter 1: The Importance of Keeping an Open Mind Chapter 2: Crisis Management: Why I Do What I Do Chapter 3: Effective Health Care Reform Chapter 4: A Philosophy of Wellness Chapter 5: Treat You Body like a Palace Chapter 6: Hire bodyguards to protect your cells from the bullies Chapter 7: Calm Down Mr. Itis Chapter 8: Support Your Internal Handyman Chapter 9: Put the Pedal to the Metal Chapter 10: What You Can t See Can Kill You Chapter 11: Run a System Check Chapter 12: Deal with Stress like a Duck Deals with Water Chapter 13: Renew Your Mind Chapter 14: Become a Spiritual Warrior Chapter 15: Factors You Control that Determine Your Level of Wellness Chapter 16: A Basic Wellness Regimen Epilogue: The Importance of Taking Action« less