
The First Ten Focus Group Feedback for Natural Cures: Stay Healthy Naturally
Because Natural Cures: Stay Healthy Naturally was Book of the Day, some of our most trusted members have carefully looked over the cover, the description, and other aspects of this book as a part of purchase-intent focus group. We then asked each participant in the focus group if they planned to buy and read the book, and why they planned to buy and read the book or not. Their answer to that question and reasons are displayed below. We call this awesome feature The First Ten Focus Group.
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Bianka Walter

This is an interesting reference guide to natural remedies for ailments. It's not a book that I would ever read cover to cover, but it would be useful to have as a guide to look at from time to time. I also thought there was a lot of repetition (which isn't surprising in a book like this). Water, flaxseed, and raw fruit and veg are mentioned constantly, as well as warnings against alcohol and tobacco. This seems pretty standard in a book about being healthy. I would have liked to have seen more about WHY certain foods should be consumed, not just that they are good for particular ailments.
I found no errors in the sample I read, so it seems professionally edited. The OBC review suggested that every household have a copy of this book. I would consider it if the author gave more information about why certain foods help certain ailments. I need more than just a list to believe something is going to work for me. Until then, I will not be purchasing this book.
First Ten review added on January 9, 2019, at 3:43 am by Bianka Walter.
Gravy

This is outside my reading preferences. I would not have sampled it, and the available sample did not change my opinion.
I have absolutely nothing against naturopathy, so much of it is time-tested and common sense cures, it just isn't my preference for reading.
That said, I do not have a Kindle/Kindle app, so I rely on the Amazon sample for the First Ten (as is allowed), and this sample cut off in the table of contents. Therefore, I have no real sample to give my opinion on.
I would suggest making the Amazon sample longer, as I can guarantee that I would never consider purchasing a book I cannot sample.
I can honestly say I saw no errors, though I can't say anything about the editing.
There was a review for this but my opinion is unaffected by that fact. I do not plan to read this.
First Ten review added on January 9, 2019, at 3:17 am by Gravy.
CataclysmicKnight

I'm a fan of any ideas that keep me out of the expensive doctor's office, so I'm all for natural cures. I don't typically go out of my way to get books about them, though, as I usually just Google treatments when I need them. As such, I probably wouldn't have looked more into this if it wasn't the book of the day.
The book is set up with various ailments and needs alphabetically, such as "Aching Joints" and "Aging and Longevity". I personally suffer from a couple of the things in the first ten pages alone, so I was already happy to see some solutions I could follow. Some suggestions are found in many sections, such as drinking a glass of water for every 2 waking hours, but most are more specific. The bit about gas stoves potentially causing breathing problems was a real eye-opener for sure!
I did find a single error so far - on page 12, "Eliminating foods that because mucus should be a priority" should use "cause" instead of "because" - but otherwise the book is very professionally written and formatted. While this isn't a book I'll read every word of, and most likely not in order, it's certainly something I'll look through as I need it. For a book like this I'd certainly consider that "reading the rest of it". It's worth noting, though, that at less than 70 pages and with a great deal of the book not (currently) pertaining to me, I wouldn't have bought it if it wasn't free.
First Ten review added on January 9, 2019, at 2:21 am by CataclysmicKnight.
Annelore Trujillo

I would have sampled this book based on the genre, blurb, OBC review, title and genre. While non-fiction books aren't always my thing, I liked the idea of a compilation of natural remedies. After reading the first ten pages, I won't be finishing this book. I liked the format of the book. It was very neatly organized and easy to follow. However, I don't know how credible the information really is since it didn't come from reputable sources (I skipped to the reference page at the end). Also, I did see the disclaimer at the beginning, but it wasn't really in a place that most readers would see, which worries me especially since the information is presented as if the author is an expert. I also didn't really like that all of the remedies were just listed without explanation as to why they might work. Because all of this information can easily be found on Google, I just don't see the point in purchasing it in book format. The book did seem to be professionally edited.
First Ten review added on January 9, 2019, at 12:42 am by Annelore Trujillo.
Mercelle

Judging by the cover, I wasn't going to read this book, but the OBC review urged me on when it mentioned that within its pages are natural remedies for various illnesses. When I read the first ten pages, I liked that the author included pictures of different foods to accompany the text. Since I noticed no errors, I'll conclude that the book underwent professional editing and I will read the rest of it because I'm interested in alternative medicine. As it is, there's nothing I would change about the bit I read.
First Ten review added on January 9, 2019, at 12:38 am by Mercelle.
Sicily Joy

I would have sampled this book based on the title, cover, description, and positive official review because I am interested in natural cures to some of my own ailments. After sampling the book, I wanted to own a copy of the book for reference. I will read the rest of the book in future as a guide for my own health issues. What I liked most about the book was the colorful pages with food images, and the easy to find a list of natural foods and supplements for each ailment. I liked that the book offers a vast amount of well-researched information on diet choices for health concerns. However, it did seems like a bunch of lists. I think the book could be improved with a longer introduction about the author and her background. Also, I would like more detailed on each ailment and why certain cures work for that ailment. I found no errors and I believe that Natural Cures was professionally edited.
First Ten review added on January 9, 2019, at 12:09 am by Sicily Joy.
Sharill Rasowo

If I had not read the sample, I probably would have read the book. This is because I am curious to see what natural remedies the author recommends. The official onlinebookclub review was complimentary and made me want to read the book. Reading the sample, I was especially impressed by how organized the book was and I will definitely try the recommended remedy for allergies. I would buy and read this book as it seems very useful. I did not spot any typos so I think it was professionally edited.
First Ten review added on January 8, 2019, at 11:26 pm by Sharill Rasowo.
Fu Zaila

The cover looked promising. I thought it might be a researched compilation of proven methods to cure ailments naturally. But that was not the case. The book felt like a rather generic list on what to eat to 'prevent' many of the ailments. It wasn't about curing at all, which makes me think that the title is misleading. I liked how the book was properly indexed. I'm definitely going to try garlic for colds. I did not like that the list wasn't backed up with research, but rather a compilation from other sources. I also felt that cautioning the reader to try all the 'cures' listed at their own judgement destroys the point of the book. The writing was fine and seemed edited except for one sentence -"Eliminating foods that because mucus should be a priority for any allergy suffers." - where the meaning is not quite clear. Either way, I wouldn't be reading this book.
First Ten review added on January 8, 2019, at 10:52 pm by Fu Zaila.
AA1495

Had I not sampled the book, I would not have read it. I usually read pure romance books. Even if not romance books, I prefer reading fiction. However, a description of natural cures for many diseases would be very helpful for a lot of readers. Having read the sample, the index caught my attention. The large number of names in the index made it seem like a very extensive and well researched book. Further, I liked the author's use of bullet points. This made the book seem concise. While the book seems professionally edited, I found a few minor errors. For example, under the chapter "Alzheimer's disease", there is a sentence "A few General Recommendations for.." where there was unnecessary capitalization (the first letter in "general" and "recommendations"). Since I do not read the genre usually, I will not be reading the book further.
First Ten review added on January 8, 2019, at 10:10 pm by AA1495.
Heidi M Simone

If it wasn't for this program, I would not have sampled this read. The cover is a cute one, but I'm afraid the topic isn't one that is applicable to me. Due to this, the title, blurb, and genre are ones that would not pique my interest. The mixed customer ratings and positive OBC review do not affect my opinion of the book. It is very difficult to know if the book is well-edited or not since the sample is so short that there isn't actual text shared. The sample included the Disclaimer and Table of Contents. I do like that the Table of Contents seems organized and covers a lot of ailments and diseases. I especially like that it includes a section about eyes, mouth, and skin issues. However, I don't know if the information is accurate and it worries me that the author isn't actually a doctor. To be giving such advice, one would hope that the person giving the advice would have a medical background. I do question how would the author know so much and is confident these natural remedies would actually help. It is hard to believe that she experienced every ailment and/or disease mentioned in this book. Due to the uncertainty of the information accuracy provided and the fact that the topic isn't of interest to me, I do not plan on reading the rest of the book.
First Ten review added on January 8, 2019, at 9:44 pm by Heidi M Simone.
Samantha Simoneau

Prior to sampling the book, I was mildly interested in this. I don't really read books like this one for leisure, but I do think a person's diet has effects on their wellness that are difficult to fully quantify, and we should be more particular than we usually are about what we ingest. I also think many ailments can be remedied or alleviated by tweaking one's nutrition. The blurb reads awkwardly, and there are only 2 reviews - one very positive and one very negative. My initial reaction is that the more negative review is closer to the mark, but we'll see. On to the sample. Okay, so the Amazon sample consists of only the cover, copyright page, and table of contents, which certainly would never convince me to download this. I have already downloaded it because it was free, however, so I will move on to my Kindle to read the first 10 pages. I'm on the first page of the introduction, only to find that the font is smaller than I would like it to be, so I tried rotating my kindle to "landscape," but the book didn't cooperate. I made sure my auto-rotate feature on my Kindle was activated, but apparently this book isn't formatted to show in landscape, only portrait orientation. So I tried increasing the font size, and that's not an option with this book either. First impression: I'm frustrated that I can barely read this. I'll try my best. "Adult-hood" is one word that doesn't require a hyphen. Okay, it looks like all this book simply consists of suggested foods to eat organized by the ailment. I would have expected some accompanying explanation about what's in the suggested food to help ease the respective ailment. I already wouldn't buy this book because I'm not just going to take the author's word for it. What exactly is in eggs to help macular degeneration? In what way does it help? I would expect the author to include references to the "extensive research" she alludes to in her introduction, like footnotes, websites, or further reading. It looks like she may have just Googled these things, wrote them down in lists for each disease, and then typed them up. I believe I could find out more if I just Googled it myself, so why I would I pay for a book of poorly detailed lists? Also, a bit more editing may be in order. For example, in the phrases "low cholesterol diet" and "low carbohydrate diet," the compound adjectives should be hyphenated: "low-cholesterol," "low-carbohydrate." There should not be a comma between "lungs" and "associated. On page 12, it says: "Eliminating foods that BECAUSE mucus." (Emphasis mine.) I don't think I'll be finishing this one.
First Ten review added on January 8, 2019, at 9:22 pm by Samantha Simoneau.
KRay93

The design of the cover is very appropriate for the theme proposed by the blurb. The official review highlights that the readers can assess themselves if they stand the risk of developing a particular disease thanks to a method developed by the author. The first ten pages provide natural methods for curing diseases whose initial letters are A or B (the book is arranged in alphabetical order), such as allergies, asthma, athlete's foot, high blood pressure, and low blood sugar. The prose is simple and fulfills its function of explaining the treatments in question effectively, while the editing work looks acceptable. The topic of natural medicines for diseases is not of my particular interest, which is why I will not continue reading this book.
First Ten review added on January 8, 2019, at 9:11 pm by KRay93.
Yoli García

I like learning about natural remedies, so I might have sampled this book on my own. The OBC review convinced me to read the book because it indicated the author discussed natural remedies and foods for diseases such as kidney stones and diabetes. I think a professional edited the book. I liked that the author made lists of foods that help prevent and/or cure diseases. I would have liked the book to include more explanations rather than just lists of foods per condition. I got a copy and already read the book.
First Ten review added on January 8, 2019, at 3:31 pm by Yoli García.
ritah

Based on the title and genre, I wouldn't have sampled the book because I don't usually go for books in this genre. I read the official review and then sampled Natural Cures: Stay Healthy Naturally. I liked how organized the book appears to be, from the table of contents to the structure/ formatting of the actual content. I also appreciated the author's easy to read writing style and the colorful images that accompanied it. What I find valuable is that the author lists the best foods to help heal specific ailments, such as aching joints, allergies, Alzheimer's disease, arthritis etc. In addition, the types of natural therapies that may help and specific vitamins as well. I didn't understand this sentence on page 12, 'Eliminating foods that because mucus should be a priority for any allergy suffers.' I believe this is an error. Still, I'm tempted to read this book to gain information on the topic - which is why I will be reading the rest of the book.
First Ten review added on January 8, 2019, at 2:04 pm by ritah.
Alice Heritage

I wouldn't have sampled this book without the program as I am cautious and sceptical about natural cures. However, I will read the rest of it after sampling the first ten pages because I think the author has a responsible attitude to medical issues; I'm curious to see what she recommends for various conditions. I don't think this book was professionally edited because I found a few errors: "adult-hood", "foods that because mucus", "General Recommendations" (capitals unnecessary), and a comma splice. I liked the way the author emphasized that readers must seek medical help for conditions and side effects. I also loved the photographs - the garden on the introductory page looks enticing, and the raspberries in the heart-shaped bowl look most appetizing. The editing could be improved because of the few errors. I note that the author has researched the material thoroughly, but the advice about drinking water is disputed - she could possibly mention that not all experts agree. I didn't see an OnlineBookClub review, which didn't affect my decision.
First Ten review added on January 8, 2019, at 7:55 am by Alice Heritage.
va2016

The cover and the title are indicative of the theme of the book. There are a few Amazon customer reviews. The Amazon summary is really short. Based on the above factors, I would have skipped reading the book if not for the First Ten program. But as I sampled through the book, I found the contents neatly arranged on disease topics and what to consume to avoid/reverse diseases, which is pretty valuable. As the list is exhaustive and covers the commonly occurring diseases, I am going to read this book in full. I found the book to be professionally edited, although the font of the e-book is too small to read. I didn't find any grammatical or mechanical errors. What I liked most about the book is its comprehensive coverage of diseases and food suggestions. I could not find anything that can be improved with the book. Although I found one OBC review of the book, my decision to read the book in full is based on my own sampling.
First Ten review added on January 8, 2019, at 5:46 am by va2016.
OloladeO

From the cover and title, I would have read the sample because I would like to learn natural cures to ailments. From the sample, the A segment of the book talks about aching joints, aging and longevity, allergies, Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, asthma, athlete's foot and age-related macular degeneration. The book seems edited. The OBC reviewer gave is a perfect rating for its lack of errors and simple English. I would be reading the rest of the book for the reason I stated earlier.
First Ten review added on January 8, 2019, at 3:45 am by OloladeO.
briellejee

Based on the title and the cover, I think I wouldn't have sampled the book. I am not usually into this kind of genre. I thought it would be like one those books that tell me to buy this natural supplement and et cetera. However, as I flipped the first few pages, I was proven wrong. It has this alphabetical list of common and uncommon illnesses and what to do with it when you'rea t home and don't have money to buy a prescription. It proved to be an enlightening read for me. From aching joints to osteoporosis, this book provides natural remedies that can be grown within your house. If one knows, the Japanese people have strong elderly because most of them utilize plants and such as their food, and not the ones people tend to love: fast food. This was such an eye-opener for me, and I think I will read the rest of the book. I absolutely like that the author also tells you what to do daily rather than telling you what to eat in one day, and also the images help in readability. Putting them in bullets was good too. I think the only thing I could recommend is to show pictures of some of the unfamiliar fruits and stuff to help identification. I found no noticeable errors as well. As for the official OBC review, I think it persuaded me with enough ideas to check this book out.
First Ten review added on January 8, 2019, at 2:31 am by briellejee.
Sahani Nimandra

Natural Cures: Stay Healthy Naturally by Kimley Armour is a research read that provides information about sicknesses. When I first looked at the contents, I was marvelled, it was a perfect catalogue of illnesses mention in an alphabetical order. Very informative. Very resourceful. The author starts with an introduction about this read and what readers can expect from it. She also provides cures and home remedies which is impressive. This isn't a read that I wish to read as a general book, but as a resource book. I didn't encounter any grammatical or typo hindrances while reading. Since it doesn't belong to my genre of interest nor excite me, I frankly wish to keep this book aside, but I wish to recommend this read to any reader in need of medical assistance.
First Ten review added on January 8, 2019, at 12:56 am by Sahani Nimandra.
ladycraic

I would have chosen to sample Natural Cures apart from First Ten since I enjoy reading books that support a natural alternative to remedying ailments. I have a few conditions that come to mind that I would love to "fix" with the aid of nature's finest gifts and some actions on my part. The blurb was straight to the point, easy to read, and delivered the gist of what Natural Cures was all about. I had fun skipping straight to the diseases that I was most interested in learning how to cure and prevent! The format of the book is very appealing - there's a nice balance of bullet points and sentences. I had a good look at the references that the author used to compile her information and I'm excited to read more of this helpful book! Natural Cures seemed professionally edited and I didn't notice any grammatical errors.
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 11:48 pm by ladycraic.
Catherine Hsu

If I had not read the sample, I would not have read the book. I do not read nonfiction. After reading the sample, I have not changed my mind. I liked how the table of contents was formatted like a dictionary. However, the book sample stopped at the end of the table of contents and I did not actually get to read any material, which is why I am not purchasing the book, as I still do not know how the writing is. The formatting and prior statements seem well edited, but I do not know about the writing, as I stated before. I did not read the official review but that did not affect my decision.
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 11:06 pm by Catherine Hsu.
Kendra M Parker

I was very interested in the title of this book. As an avid essential oils user, it seems right up my alley. The official review seemed to corroborate my view. As I read the first ten pages, though, I wonder if there was something wrong with my copy. There’s an issue where several letters on each line are offset, making the text very difficult to read. This issue pervades the entire book for me. I flipped through the book and I found that there were some interesting ideas, such as kiwi fruit and lentils to help an expectant mother avoid birth defects. I wish that the book had more information about why these food recommendations are given, though. I feel the book has lots of foods to try, but not much information on why they work or how to eat them. I’ll keep it handy, but the text issue and the lack of more detailed information makes it unlikely I will invest much time reading the rest of the book.
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 9:09 pm by Kendra M Parker.
sarahmarlowe randomeducator

I probably wouldn't have picked this book up because I'm not someone who follows a lot of natural treatments. The sample didn't change my mind. But, that's good because the contents of the book are as advertised. I like that it is well-organized, and I saw only a few editing issues. An example in the introduction is that the author uses "adult-hood" instead of "adulthood." I do have to call the author out for having an entry on eating disorders and suggesting ways to lose weight. No. They are called disorders because they are mentally-related. People with disorders know how to lose weight, and they do it to the extreme. I have not read an OBC review of this book, and I will not be reading it.
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 8:51 pm by sarahmarlowe randomeducator.
revna01

The Online Book Club reviewer enjoyed this book. I myself think the cover and title are good choices. I read the first ten pages and noted errors on page 12, bottom paragraph, in which the author states: "Eliminating foods that because mucus should be a priority for any allergy suffers." "Because" should be "cause" and "suffers" should be "sufferers". I like how concise and organized the author is, however, I take issue with suggesting (without caveat) that readers consume plenty of things like soy, grape juice, and seafood. Each of these pose a significant area for concern if consumed liberally. This book is designed to help readers treat ailments and improve health naturally. Because I do not think the author's advice is entirely sound, I won't be reading the rest of this book.
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 7:35 pm by revna01.
Kajori Sheryl Paul

'Natural Cures: Stay Healthy Naturally' by Kimley Armour is a non-fiction book. The title, blurb, the OBC review, and the customer reviews in Amazon did a good job of convincing me to give the book a try.
The first ten pages of the book leads me to believe that it outlines natural remedies for various diseases. I like the well-researched nature of the book. Also, I like the formatting of the book. I did not find any error. Hence, I found this book to be professionally edited. I would give this book a try as I think that it is very handy, and can truly help remedying diseases.
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 3:14 pm by Kajori Sheryl Paul.
Sarah_Khan

I would not have picked up this book because I do not read health books. The first ten pages seem professionally edited. I liked how organized the book is with the alphabetical order. I also liked that pictures were included and lists. Unfortunately, I thought that most of the information that was given was common knowledge, so I do not feel like this book would help me learn anything. Therefore, I do not intend to read the rest. I did not feel the need to read any OBC review.
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 2:19 pm by Sarah_Khan.
MsTri

I was disinterested in this book after seeing the cover and title, but upon reading the Amazon synopsis and OBC review (the only one I read), I changed my mind. I generally prefer taking medicine over changing my diet and/or lifestyle - even temporarily - but I'm still willing to give this a try, just in case. With that being said, I was glad that the sample indicates that the book is professionally edited, and I did like that it gave the definition of Buerger's Disease since I'd never heard of it. I have no suggestions for changes because the tome is organized well and serves its purpose.
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 2:09 pm by MsTri.
Julie Green

I would not choose to read this book based on the title and cover; while the image is fine, I am not particularly interested in self-help books. Having read the opening pages, I will not be reading the rest of the book.
Aside from a few introductory paragraphs, I find it disappointing that there is so little context provided for each of the food lists. The one exception is in the section on arthritis - where it explains that the choice of foods are based on a need to avoid acid build-up which can lead to inflammation of the joints - and exacerbate athritis. Without context, there is very little meaning or credibility e.g. it states for asthma simply eat "beans" and "grapefruit". I like the concept of being pointed towards food groups that can help with medical conditions but, unlike here, there should be some distinctions between foods that the medical community recognises can help and those which are more akin to "old-wives tales."
I did not spot any grammatical errors.
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 1:40 pm by Julie Green.
Cristina Chifane

I don't usually read non-fiction books on nutrition, so I wouldn't have read this book without the first ten program. The title and cover fit the topic, though. The Amazon blurb is short and a little too general. In time, I understood the value of naturopathy and I have become more interested in alternative and holistic means of treatment. Even if the book has only 1 customer review, this does not mean it can not include useful information. From the introduction I understood that the book is based on the author's personal experience. Since she has no expertise in the field, I would be afraid to follow her advice and try something that was not exactly tested. I also noticed a misspelled word in the introduction: "adult-hood" instead of "adulthood" (p. 9). On page 12, there was a sentence that had no grammar coherence or cohesion: "Eliminating foods that because mucus should be a priority for any alergy suffers." For every disease, I found mixed pieces of information. I am sure the material could have been organized much better. Mainly because the information is much too general and chaotic, I will not be reading the book. Despite the official OBC reviewer's positive comments, I still consider the book could have benefitted from a more proficient organization of its content.
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 12:55 pm by Cristina Chifane.
Scerakor

From the cover, blurb, and review of this book, I wouldn’t have read it. I don’t believe in the first tenet of this book – that there is a natural cure to all ailments – and therefore am not interested in reading the whole thing. After reading the first ten pages I didn’t change my mind and therefore will not be buying and reading the rest of this book. I appreciated the general message that came out early in this book – eat well. Many of the ailments, such as for cancers, arthritis, and preventing birth defects, comes down to eating well. I also liked that in some cases, foods to be avoided, were also mentioned. That being said, this book isn’t giving me much that I don’t already know. With a balanced diet you can boost your immune system and stay healthy. Reading this book from cover to cover, or keeping it in my house, will not do anything for me as it is just a book of blind suggestions without any science behind it. In order to make this more credible, I would (in each section) include a blurb describing why a given suggestion is likely to work. An explanation on how the body reacts to these foods and why it counteracts an ailment would lend credibility to the text. Despite all this it did seem well written and edited. The official review did not affect my decision at all.
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 12:42 pm by Scerakor.
Laura Ungureanu

"Natural Cures: Stay Healthy Naturally" is a wonderful book to consult when you want to see how to treat it an ailment with nature's help. It sounds like a book that should not miss from any home. The ailments are placed in alphabetical order, so it is easy to find what you want. The pictures are lovely to look at. I wished the cover was more colorful. It seems professionally edited. This book attracted me without the program. I would read it because I don't have such a book in my house and I am sometimes in need of treating some symptom fast. I will get to work and check how to treat my cold right now!
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 12:36 pm by Laura Ungureanu.
HRichards

I might have picked this book up on my own as I am interested in natural remedies and health care alternatives. Having read the sample, I will be continuing with this book as I found the book interesting. The sample deals with the beginning part of a list of entries about what to eat or take to prevent or cure certain illnesses naturally, such as allergies being helped by garlic oil and flaxseed. I found the entries very interesting and those who are looking to eat healthier naturally might like this book. I didn't notice any grammar errors. I wish the book was a little longer than it is and the author had added some more research. I have not read any other reviews of this book.
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 12:00 pm by HRichards.
cpru68

I was so impressed with the table of contents of this book. It is neatly arranged in alphabetical order so that I can easily locate an issue, click on it, and it takes me to the section that I need to find out how to cure or help a physical ailment. Of course, I naturally clicked on 'wrinkles' which brought me right to the page and offered advice on how to help that by consuming blueberries, oranges, and adding in rosemary to my diet. I liked the beginning of this where the author gives a little background about her upbringing with clean eating and living out her life as her grandparents did with whole, natural foods. This information is very much needed in our over processed food society.
I also liked the pictures that are on each page to give it an extra boost of color. For example, on page 10, the author lists foods that can assist with aging and longevity. Included are avocado, beans, lean chicken and deeply colored fruit. Each section is done this way so that readers can easily look up and find what they need to go purchase.
The section on Alzheimer's is of special interest to me because of a family history of it, so the tips there were very hope-inspiring. From acupressure to eating the right types of food for brain health, the list is so extensive that it takes the trouble out of looking up various resources to find the information.
The biggest drawback for me is the formatting. While the table of contents is perfect, the rest of the book is difficult to read at times. I downloaded it to my iPhone Kindle app, and at first, when I saw how garbled some of the text was, I decided to view it on my iPad. It wasn't any better. Some of the letters of words are high above the rest of the sentences, so I have to read slowly to understand what is being said. It is this way throughout the entire book. Because the reviewer did not seem to have any problems, I am wondering why my copy is not okay. I am chalking it up to maybe my devices are not doing what they should?
Even with that issue, I plan on reading through this entire book. My eyes can discern what is being conveyed. However, it is hard for me to tell if there are any spelling, grammar or punctuation issues. The review stated that it was perfect, so I can only go on that for saying it has been professionally edited. I cannot tell from my copy if it is or not.
I generally read non-fiction, and I love books in the category of fitness and health, especially if they pertain to using natural substances. I am not sure if I would have found this on my own search for a book, so I am thankful for the opportunity to have gotten a free copy through the book club, and I can let others know about it.
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 11:35 am by cpru68.
Mai Tran

As a nutritionist, I’ve always been interested in curing diseases and ailments with whole food and other natural remedies, so the title of this book really stood out to me. I was further intrigued as the official review mentioned the overall idea of the book about the existent of a natural remedy to every illness.
However, I was disappointed after reading the first ten pages of my free copy. While the author did cover a wide range of diseases, the remedies seemed unreliable. I caught a few things in the book that was contradicting to my own practice. Also, the book didn’t have proper citations (MPA, APA), and I was further disappointed to discover the author used a source from 1994 to write this book. The world has changed much since then. I understand that the author has a passion for health and wellness, but I was looking for something more scientific as a healthcare profession. If I hadn’t received this book for free, I wouldn’t buy it. I wouldn’t recommend this book to anyone because some of the remedies were inaccurate. The only redeeming points were that the book seemed professionally edited, and I think the format was very easy to read.
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 11:34 am by Mai Tran.
Sonya Nicolaidis

I was very excited to see yet another book on healthy living selected as the book of the day today. This is always a source of great interest to me, so I approached the first ten enthusiastically. The OBC review was good, awarding this book four stars. The front cover and title were promising, as was the table of contents. It was interesting to see that the list of conditions and their treatments begin immediately, with no pre-amble or introduction whatsoever, but this didn’t matter to me too much, as I was already prepared for something akin to a reference book. I believe the list is quite comprehensive, with the possible exception of HIV which was pointed out by the reviewer. My free version of the book did not download properly and many words were jumbled and had their letters swapped around. Therefore, it was very difficult to judge if there were any errors in grammar. From what I could tell, though, there were none. I like the way the author suggests that by looking at the structure of the plant, etc, nature gives us a clue as to what it can be used to treat. An example is how the cross section of a carrot looks a little like the iris of a human eye, hence carrots are good for eyesight. It’s an appealing, if not strictly scientific idea. I thought the illustrations were pleasant, but the problem was that they did not fill enough vacant space on the page and looked somewhat accidental. Perhaps the page layouts could have done with some extra care. Also, when 1500mg of Vitamin C is suggested, for example, there is no clue given as to when, how often and in what form to take the supplement. Aside from this, I found this book to be a pleasant an informative read. I doubt I’ll go so far as to read the whole book, as it is really for specific references and not the sort of book I’d read for pleasure.
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 10:57 am by Sonya Nicolaidis.
ReviewerDiksha

I don't read non-fiction, and to find anything about everything is easy on Internet. So, I wouldn't have bought this book. I didn't read any reviews before reading the sample. There seems to be about a lot of diseases in its content list, in an alphabetical order, and so it does seem useful. However, once I started reading the sample, I realised that it isn't any different from what we find on the Internet. The content is concise and to the point. There is a sharp list of every natural thing, fruit or vegetable, that one needs to eat regularly. However, I didn't see how this book stands apart. It needs a factor that'll make it stand apart. I didn't see any grammatical mistakes in it.
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 10:56 am by ReviewerDiksha.
LV2R

I liked the book cover and title. They made me want to see what the book looked like. The Amazon Blurb described the book as having nature’s remedies for preventing and curing diseases and ailments. I read the first ten pages. I best liked that all the diseases and ailments are listed alphabetically with all the natural food, vegetables, meat, fruit, etc. listed underneath that prevent or cure the conditions. I noticed that garlic is good for helping with aging, longevity, allergies, and Arthritis. The book may have been edited well, as the OBC review mentioned; however, my eBook copy’s format was all messed up. Many of the words were jumbled with some of the letters appearing on a different line. This made it difficult to read, so I do not want to read this book until the formatting is fixed. One example is on page 10 under “Aching Joints”: “Relaxing iw arm batm ay easy (with letters above “n a h e”). Every page has a problem, except for the Introduction on page nine. I would want to read this book if I could because there is a lot of useful information about which food is good for what conditions.
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 10:40 am by LV2R.
lesler

Looking at the cover, this book does not interest me at all. Reading the sample, I am still not interested in this book. This book appears to be professionally edited, with no grammatical errors or typos that I noticed. I liked the general subject of the book-it seems that lab grown medicines can be harsh and ineffective. I did not like how the sample did not have any book text in it-it was just the title and table of contents. I will not be reading this book.
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 9:56 am by lesler.
desantismt_17

This book’s title and description grabbed me. I am very interested in natural treatments. Before sampling, I wanted to read this. After sampling, though, I’m going to pass because the formatting just didn’t work for me. I’m unsure if it’s the file or my reading app, but the spacing between words was odd, with spaces between letters where there shouldn’t be. The title was spaced as follows: “S t a y H eal t h y N at u r a l l y.” I’m unsure why there were only spaces between some letters. If this was some kind of mass formatting error, I’d think there’d be spaces between all the letters. This persisted further into the book, which made reading difficult for me. Not knowing how this book was compiled, I can only say that a formatting change would improve it and my reading experience. As of now, I am disappointed. I was genuinely interested in this book and what I might learn in its pages. The OnlineBookClub.org review I saw was positive but a bit jumbled, which led me to take it with a grain of salt. I also noticed that the title of the book on its Amazon page was misspelled and read "Stay Healthly Naturally." This, coupled with the formatting and the so-so OBC review made me skeptical. Unfortunately, I’ll be passing on this one.
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 9:46 am by desantismt_17.
gali

II wouldn't have sampled the book on my own, as it isn't a genre I enjoy reading. Reading the first ten pages and the official review didn't change my mind. The book provides natural remedies to ailments and tips to healthy living. The sample contained just a table of contents, so I had to download the book to my kindle. While the book appears to be well edited, the small font made it hard to read. I liked the layout of the book, and the clear way the info was presented. While a book that helps one to achieve a healthy lifestyle sounds useful, it doesn't really offer anything new. I won't read the book, as the topic doesn't interest me. The small font further turned me off the book.
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 8:23 am by gali.
Camille Turner

I would not have sampled this book without the program because I'm not very interested in the subject matter, which based on the cover, title, and Amazon blurb is clearly about natural healthy living. The broader topic is interesting, but I wouldn't like to read an entire book dedicated to it as I would get bored. After reading the first ten pages, I believe the book to be professionally edited as I didn't note any grammatical errors. My impression has stayed somewhat the same, but with a different perspective. I still think it would bore me to read the entire book cover to cover, but I would be very interested in using it to as a reference guide because it's broken up into health issues alphabetically. I liked this very much because it makes it easy to find your health issue and see a quick list of foods or therapies that can help you. For example, I loved reading about the foods one should eat during pregnancy to avoid birth defects. I wouldn't improve anything, and I think this layout works well because it avoids having too many huge blocks of technical information. However, I won't say that I'm going to read the rest of the book because I don't think it would be beneficial to read list after list of foods cover to cover. I'd just forget all that information anyway. Instead, I'll use it as a reference book if I have a specific issue I need to look up.
First Ten review added on January 7, 2019, at 8:17 am by Camille Turner.
Total ~ 39%
Natural Cures: Stay Healthy Naturally earned a score of 39%.
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