{"product_id":"9781419748486","title":"The Oldest Cure in the World: Adventures in the Art and Science of Fasting","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Threaded throughout are Hendricks’s own adventures in fasting, including stays at luxurious and spartan fasting clinics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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":"Default Title","offer_id":42371126689853,"sku":"9781419748486","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9781419748486_p0.jpg?v=1771579417","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9781419748486","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}