Become a Wellness Champion

Book excerpt: Bartha, Pam. (2011). Become a wellness champion. Your essential guide to wellness & prevention. Kelowna, BC: Wellness Publishing International. Pam Bartha, BSc, PDPP, is a Wellness Champion. Clinically diagnosed with a debilitating illness at the age of 28, she chose a non-prescription approach to therapy. Now more than 20 years later and still symptom free, she coaches others on the life-changing principles of wellness and prevention beyond pharmaceuticals. Become a Wellness Champion reveals dynamic new insights into disease and prevention that will: Dispel confusion and frustration about wellness Equip readers to quickly discern effective wellness strategies from marketing hype Show readers how to reach and maintain their perfect body shape for life Demystify the use of dietary supplements Help readers to identify and minimize the impact of silent infections and dysbiosis Equip readers to work more effectively with their health care professional Whether the reader has recently received a difficult diagnosis or is just interested in minimizing his/her dependence on the current health care system, Become a Wellness Champion is an essential guide to a longer, healthier, and happier life. This book is written for the general public but contains many scientific peer-reviewed references.