More than eighty million Americans are regular dieters, and eight million suffer from some sort of eating disorder. Just as many eat normally but still gain weight. Finally, here is a plan to end yo-yo dieting, emotional eating, and mood swings - now.

Based on more than ten years of proven clinical results, The Diet Cure shatters the myths to reveal the real causes of overeating and weight gain. In this individualized program that begins with an 8 Step Quick Symptom Questionnaire, you'll discover your unique underlying biochemical imbalances - such as depleted brain chemistry caused by dieting and inadequate nutrition, hormonal irregularities, blood sugar swings, food allergy/addictions, unrecognized thyroid dysfunction, and a deficiency of "good" fats. And you will learn how to eliminate them with your own targeted nutrition strategies.

Julia Ross, a pioneer in the field of nutritional psychology, has developed a breakthrough method that uses amino acids to jump-start your program. You will feel your mood improve and your food cravings disappear within 24 hours. Charts, work sheets, meal plans and recipes, and inspiring case histories from Ross's own clinic offer readers a safe, easy-to-follow, customized program to rebalance their body chemistry and attain their ideal healthy weight for good.

Julia Ross, who has a master's degree in clinical psychology, is the executive director of Recovery Systems, a California clinic that treats eating and weight disorders with nutrient therapy and biochemical rebalancing, along with counseling and education. She has appeared on radio and television, including a 1997 700 Club segment that generated 50,000 calls. Her work has been featured in periodicals from Psychology Today to Natural Health to the San Francisco Chronicle. She lives in Marin County, California.