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Book Review of The Jungle Effect by Dr. Daphne Miller, M.D.

June 30, 2008 06:46 PM EDT (Updated: June 30, 2008 06:49 PM EDT)
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Book Review of The Jungle Effect by Dr. Daphne Miller, M.D.

A growing number of Americans are becoming aware of the fact that our diets are not healthy. We are having increases in the numbers of people with heart disease, diabetes, and obesity to name just a few of the diseases becoming rampant among the American population. With fast food restaurants on every corner, it is becoming increasingly difficult for Americans to make healthy food choices. Dr. Daphne Miller began investigating different areas of the world that were not plagued with these diseases to try to understand what was keeping them so healthy. What she discovered dated clear back several generations to healthier ways of life. Back when people grew their own food, ate meat very sparingly, and did lots of physical work. She discovered cold spots that were known for low incidences of these diseases and studied the foods they eat. This book will take you on a trip through some of the most remote places of the world. You will learn the secrets of a longer healthier life and there are even recipes to help you get started on your own quest of healthy eating.

This is a very well-written book that is easy to read. You will find yourself lost in this book, not able to put it down. This is a must read for anyone concerned with their health and wanting to life a longer healthier life.

Thank you Dr. Daphne Miller, M.D. for publishing this book.

Thank you Collin Notification for the opportunity to read this book and write this review.

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Comments: 79

Kathryn E. Jun 30, 2008, 7:14pm EDT
Excellent review, Sharon. A great book. I've known about many of the concepts for years but that doesn't always make it easy to follow.
Andrea (Ms. Conservative) L. Jun 30, 2008, 7:19pm EDT
Thanks for the great review
Donna S. Jun 30, 2008, 7:20pm EDT
The book is a whealth of information.
Sharon B. Jun 30, 2008, 7:23pm EDT
I know it all sounds good in theory Kathryn, but you are right. It is very hard to follow. I am going to try to incorporate some little things a little bit at a time.
Sharon B. Jun 30, 2008, 7:24pm EDT
Thanks Andrea for stopping by.
Sharon B. Jun 30, 2008, 7:24pm EDT
Very true Donna. It was very informative.
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Jun 30, 2008, 7:29pm EDT
Thanks Sharon, not sure if its my type but you did a good review.
William L. Jun 30, 2008, 7:36pm EDT
I would be careful what I read in this book. I became concern when she, a Doctor, sign her work as DR. and M.D. I question if she is trying impress us with her title. (Why repeat herself?) So we may overlook the possiblity that the work may be flawed. But thanks for the information I like to read books of this sort (with a critical eye).
Rae M. Jun 30, 2008, 7:37pm EDT
Excellent review. Thank you!
Great review, Sharon!
Sharon P. Jun 30, 2008, 7:49pm EDT
Great review Sharon, thanks.
amy s. Jun 30, 2008, 7:51pm EDT
Sending you a point to let you know that you are special to me. Happy Fourth of July.
Dorine H. Jun 30, 2008, 8:33pm EDT
William, that is simply the standard way for doctors to refer to themselves. Are you in a position to test her research and see if in fact it is flawed? If not, your reservations show you to be breathtakingly arrogant. Judging from the quality of your prose, you are most likely not a college graduate. Only a minority of my freshman comp students have entered college with poorer writing skills than yours, so I have less use for your reservations than you appear to have for her research.

Thanks for the good review, Sharon. I find the book very solid and helpful. I hope many people read the book and practice what they learn from it.
Austin Cushing Jun 30, 2008, 8:33pm EDT
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Kimber L. Jun 30, 2008, 8:35pm EDT
Good review for a great book!
Debra B. Jun 30, 2008, 10:37pm EDT
Thank you. Excellent review. I'm always looking for something valid in the area of diet (for I have failed so many). :-D
Jan S. Jun 30, 2008, 10:43pm EDT
Excellent review. Sounds like a book with some very good advice.
Beverly P. Jun 30, 2008, 11:08pm EDT
Nice review. Thanks for sharing the info!
Laura C. Jun 30, 2008, 11:23pm EDT
i've been wanting to read it..thanks for the review.
Kimber F. Jul 1, 2008, 1:13am EDT
Thanks for the review, I may have to pick this up and give it a read. Take care and Peace.
Teri V. Jul 1, 2008, 1:27am EDT
Good Reveiw!
Elaine H. Jul 1, 2008, 9:06am EDT
Hi Sharon....thanks for the book review. I think I may check this book out.
Carl Prime Time Lee Jul 1, 2008, 9:43am EDT
Thank you for using Gather Broadcast, where there is an open line of communication for all and you're more than a connection.


Thanks Sharon...! (I better quit Gathering and go exercise.
Sandre M. Jul 1, 2008, 10:13am EDT
Thanks, Sharon,

I had heard about the book, but I really appreciate your review.
Jodi G. Jul 1, 2008, 11:41am EDT
I loved this book
Sharon B. Jul 1, 2008, 12:00pm EDT
Thank you all for stopping by to read this review. Hopefully some of you were able to decide if this is a book for you and check it out for yourselves. Happy reading.
Deb S. Jul 1, 2008, 3:31pm EDT
It is certainly getting harder to make healthy choices as the cost of organic food goes up and so many of fast foods are filled with fructose which has now been possibly been implicated in type II diabetes and certainly in obesity. See: http://news.ufl.edu/2008/04/01/fructose-3/
Sharon B. Jul 1, 2008, 3:41pm EDT
Thank you Deb for the link. This is all very true. I will check it out some more.
amy s. Jul 1, 2008, 3:47pm EDT
I gave you a ten, because you are special to me. Have a great Fourth of July.
Sharon B. Jul 1, 2008, 4:09pm EDT
Thanks Amy
Jerri H. Jul 1, 2008, 4:11pm EDT
Great review Sharon~
Neil K. Jul 1, 2008, 4:21pm EDT
Thanks for the review-good job!
samantha b. Jul 1, 2008, 6:24pm EDT
this is a wonderful review...thank you!
Gordon Swanson Jul 1, 2008, 8:10pm EDT
Thank you for letting me know of this book. I will check it out.
love a good review..thanks
Wanda H. Jul 1, 2008, 10:11pm EDT
Great review of this great book. I am finishing up my copy and I agree. A great read. Not just another diet book.
Shirley U Understand Me S. Jul 2, 2008, 3:19am EDT
thank you for the nice reveiw. I used to live on a farm and we only ate meat on Sunday. The rest of the week, we were veggie people. All kinds and colors of veggies. I was thin then. And had lots of energy.
Thanks for the encouragement to go back to my basics.
Sharon B. Jul 2, 2008, 11:25am EDT
Wanda, I have already started to incorporate some small things into my diet. I will not be able to do it all, but I figure anything I can do will help.
Sharon B. Jul 2, 2008, 11:26am EDT
Shirley, you know first hand the benefits of eating this way. I sure is hard to change though when you are used to other foods and everything is surrounding us. It is easier when that is all you know. Good luck.
Curt L. Jul 3, 2008, 6:29pm EDT
Great review! Congratulations, Sharon!
Sharon B. Jul 3, 2008, 6:49pm EDT
Thanks Curt
Ann Weaver Hart Jul 8, 2008, 12:01pm EDT
Thanks, Sharon. I started "eating like a poor person" a couple of years ago, and dropped 30 lbs. I'll have to check this book out.
Lydia aka Freedom's Daughter Jul 8, 2008, 2:40pm EDT
Great review. It certainly is true that it's a whole lot easier & quicker to eat poorly but it's killing us. Book sounds very interesting.
Sharon B. Jul 9, 2008, 4:29pm EDT
Lydia this book is very interesting; I hope you get a chance to read it.
Sharon B. Jul 9, 2008, 4:31pm EDT
Let me know what you think of it Ann
Kushal Poddar Jul 10, 2008, 1:31pm EDT
interesting
Sharon B. Jul 10, 2008, 2:10pm EDT
thanks for stopping by Poddar
hannah w. Jul 13, 2008, 8:46pm EDT
Thank you for posting to Post Your Pride! ^_^
Sharon B. Jul 13, 2008, 9:01pm EDT
Your welcome Hannah
Rosa See Ya Jul 14, 2008, 12:42pm EDT
This should be a good book. I saw a program a week or so ago on this subject, saying we don't eat real food anymore. I also know a man who hauls produce and he says all fruits and veggies are sprayed with chemicals inside the truck to cause them ripen on the way to market. We really have no idea what we are eating.
Sharon B. Jul 15, 2008, 3:22pm EDT
That is very true Rosa. Makes me want to go outside and put a garden in right now.
Sheila Deeth Jul 17, 2008, 1:11pm EDT
Sounds interesting and topical. I'll try suggesting it to our book group.
Sharon B. Jul 17, 2008, 1:33pm EDT
It would be a great read for them Sheila. Let me know what they say.
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William Dotani Jul 21, 2008, 8:43am EDT
Sounds interesting, but stress and sleep have lots to do with maintaining good health.
Sharon B. Jul 21, 2008, 2:33pm EDT
That is very true William
**AngelEyez** a. Jul 23, 2008, 11:16pm EDT
Great Review
Sharon B. Jul 24, 2008, 11:22am EDT
Thank you very much AngelEyez.
Terry M. Jul 25, 2008, 10:27pm EDT
thanks
Sharon B. Jul 26, 2008, 4:37am EDT
Thanks for stopping by Terry.
Arlene H. Jul 26, 2008, 7:40pm EDT
I just looked at the book's cover on Amazon -- very pretty, colorful cover -- and, William, it just says M.D. The lady's a 'family physician...' Very cool, when a doctor wants to help her patients this much, to travel the world...thanks, Sharon.
Sharon B. Jul 28, 2008, 11:56am EDT
Thanks Arlene, I agree it is pretty cool that she actually cares about her patients.
Diana Raabe Jul 28, 2008, 10:00pm EDT
Thanks for a fine review!
Sharon B. Jul 29, 2008, 9:04am EDT
Glad you enjoyed it Diana.
necee t. Jul 31, 2008, 10:12pm EDT
thank you for the great review... sounds very interesting... Bless you...
Sharon B. Aug 3, 2008, 6:43pm EDT
Thanks Necee
Erin P. Aug 8, 2008, 4:14pm EDT
Sounds like a great book indeed. Our genes haven't changed enough to absolve us from having to exert ourselves in some form everyday ... and so many people want to believe otherwise. You can't be healthy without getting your heart rate up for a little while everyday. :)
Sharon B. Aug 8, 2008, 7:42pm EDT
That is very true Erin.
NoName *. Nov 7, 2008, 6:45pm EST
thanks for sharing, Sharon.
Sharon B. Nov 7, 2008, 8:29pm EST
You are welcome NoName
Syed The Shah Nov 18, 2008, 2:58am EST
Nicely written review, thanks for the information...
Sharon B. Nov 18, 2008, 8:43pm EST
Thanks Syed
Beverly P. Dec 7, 2008, 10:21pm EST
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Sharon B. Dec 9, 2008, 8:12pm EST
I know I need to get some time to do some more writing... Thanks Beverly
Cortney R. Dec 27, 2008, 7:05pm EST
That actually sounds like a good book. I will have to try and find this book at the library.
Sharon B. Jan 25, 2009, 8:16pm EST
Let me know how you like it Cortney
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