Traditional Foods Are Your Best Medicine. By Dr. Ronald Schmid. Modern Medicine now recognizes that the present day Western diet is responsible for many of today's chronic illnesses. Nutritionists and anthropologists have noted the decline in health that accompanies indigenous peoples' transition from traditional to modern diets. In Traditional Foods Are Your Best Medicine Dr. Schmid explains how a return to a traditional diet can help reduce risk of heart attack up to 50%, fight allergies, chronic fatigue, arthritis, headaches and colds and flu, as well as increase your life expectancy. Based on research by Drs. Weston Price and Frances Pottenger in the 1930's and 40's. Chapters focus on major food groups, diets and health goals that enable you to tailor a diet to your special needs. Soft Cover, 279 7"x9" pages. excellent index and extensive bibliography. We offer free shipping on all orders over $19.94. Orders under $19.95 will have a $2.50 handling fee added. If you prefer to order by phone call 866.596.9982 toll free.