Hired to care for a small Irish village girl said to have miraculously survived on nothing but "manna from heaven" for months, a journalist and nurse veteran of Florence Nightingale's Crimean campaign quickly finds herself fighting to save the child's life.

In this highly readable and provocative book, Dr. Jason Fung sets out an original, robust theory of obesity that provides startling insights into proper nutrition. Flying in the face of the weight-loss recommendations that have failed in the past, this book reveals that obesity is a hormonal, not a caloric imbalance. As he explores the latest in nutritional science, Dr. Fung provides practical, effective advice on weight loss and the treatment of...

The most effective and achievable guide to intermittent fasting, outlining a unique plan that merges the science behind fasting with a holistic approach to eating.

Most fasting advice offers a one-size-fits all approach. Pelz addresses women's needs when fasting, based on their hormones and menstrual cycle. You'll discover the right steps on how to go from eating all day to intermittent fasting; how to time fasting according to your menstrual cycle; and the best foods to break your fast to achieve better metabolic health.