The book is designed to help the reader gain a better understanding of the selected aspects of health and food. It does not set out to solve individual problems, as each person's health problems are somewhat unique. These may call for personalised attention, preferably backed by competent medical support. The most an outsider -a non-medical one at that-can offer is information and suggestions. Possibly disabuse some readers of a few myths that hamper healthful living.

By Mohinder Singh