{"product_id":"the-oldest-cure-in-the-world-adventures-in-the-art-and-science-of-fasting-9781419748479","title":"The Oldest Cure in the World: Adventures in the Art and Science of Fasting","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Steve Hendricks\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Abrams Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Abrams Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Social History\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalled \"an illuminating exploration of the rich and varied history--and myriad health benefits--of fasting\" by the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, this book explores how intermittent fasting can set in motion cellular repairs that slow aging and prevent and even reverse diseases like diabetes and hypertension.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Journalist Steve Hendricks delves into the rich history and cutting-edge science behind fasting, an age-old remedy experiencing a dynamic resurgence. He takes readers on an enlightening tour from the earliest days of humanity through the Greek fathers of medicine, Christianity's \"fasting saints,\" and a 19th-century doctor's 40-day fast on a New York City stage \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Threaded throughout are Hendricks's own adventures in fasting, including stays at luxurious and spartan fasting clinics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A playful, insightful, and persuasive exploration of when we should--and should not--feed our bodies, \u003ci\u003eThe Oldest Cure in the World\u003c\/i\u003e is an entertaining read and an inspiration for those considering fasting as part of a healthy diet. ","brand":"Abrams Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45035971379351,"sku":"9781419748479","price":1894.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781419748479.webp?v=1769212530","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-oldest-cure-in-the-world-adventures-in-the-art-and-science-of-fasting-9781419748479","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}