My beliefs expressed in this book are based on my own experiences, my own research, and my own trial and error efforts to reach optimal health. Everyone is unique in their needs, and what works for one person may not work for another. My intention is to provide a general outline of a program that has worked for me and I hope it encourages everyone to take their own steps and do their own research to find what works for them. I have also included many references from experts in their respective fields. The primary advantage of this book is that it combines information and opinions of many health topics from diverse sources and puts them together in one easy to read format.