Nutrition and Integrative Medicine: A Primer for Clinicians, edited by Aruna Bakhru, offers a comprehensive guide to integrating nutritional and integrative therapies into clinical practice. This 830-page volume, published on June 30, 2021, by CRC Press, is written by leading experts in the field and aims to equip medical professionals with knowledge to evaluate and recommend these therapeutic approaches effectively.

The book delves into the complex relationship between human health and the microbiome of both the body and food. It introduces the groundbreaking concept of “food as information” and explores how this understanding can influence clinical practice. Additionally, it covers anti-aging and healing modalities, mind–body medicine, and examines psychological trauma in relation to disease causation.

Integrative therapies such as water, light, and sound therapy are also discussed, alongside detailed information on healing chronic diseases through nutrition. The text delves into the tooth–body connection, the role of toxins in causing illness, and strategies for managing electromagnetic field hypersensitivity.

This primer is essential reading for clinicians looking to broaden their knowledge base and integrate complementary therapies into their practice, offering a blend of scientific rigor and practical application.