MYCOTOXINS:

Mycotoxins: Risks in Plant, Animal, and Human Systems. Task Force Report No. 139. Jan 2003. Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST). Ames, IA. 

ISBN: 1-887383-22-0. Phone 515-292-2125. cast@cast-science.org. www.cast-science.org. 199 pp. $50.00.

This is a great resource for those who are interested in studying the problem of mold contamination of grains. It lists in great detail the organ system effects of many different mycotoxins, and discusses problems caused by mycotoxins in both animal and human systems.

Mycotoxins, Cancer, and Health. Pennington Center Nutrition Series, Vol. 1. Bray, George and Ryan, Donna, eds. Louisiana State University Press, Baton Rouge and London. 1991. ISBN: 0-8071-1679-3. 331 pp.

A collection of research reports with the topics of cancer caused by exposure to mycotoxins in our foods.

Clinical Mycology. (Chapter 30: Mycotoxins and Human Disease) Anaissie, Elias, et al. Churchill Livingstone. Philadelphia, PA. 2003.

ISBN: 0-443-07937-4. 608 pp.

This is an excellent book for the health care professional. It is about $150 on Amazon at this time. This is the first clinical mycology book that actually includes a chapter that discusses how mycotoxins can cause human health problems.

The Fungalbionic® Series: The Fungal/Mycotoxin Etiology of Human Disease, by A.V. Costantini, et al.

Website for ordering: http://members.aol.com/jfoverlag/fungalbionics/ (it's best to call the number to order)

Available volumes:

o       The Garden of Eden Longevity Diet. 505 pp. 950 references.

o       Prevention of Breast Cancer: Hope at Last. 541 pp., 983 references.

o       Etiology and Prevention of Atherosclerosis, Heart Attacks, Strokes, Peripheral Vascular Disease: Hope at Last. 712 pp. 925 references.

o       Etiology and Prevention of Prostate Cancer: Hope at Last. 522 pp. 900 references.

Click here to read an excerpt from the books: http://members.aol.com/jfoverlag/fungalbionics/fungi-my.htm

This series is a must-have for anyone studying the link between common, human illnesses and mycotoxins in our food.

Poisons of the Past: Molds, Epidemics, and History. Matossian, M., Yale University Press. New Haven and London. 1989. 

MYCOLOGY/Medical mycology/nutrition in GENERAL:

The Fungus Link Book Series. www.knowthecause.com by Kaufmann, D. and Dr. Holland.

Principles and Practice of Clinical Mycology. C.C. Kibbler, et al. eds. John Wiley and Sons, West Sussex, England. 1996. ISBN: 0-471-961043. 275 pp.

Originally, this was a great book, breaking down fungal problems in each organ system of the human body; unfortunately, it has become ridiculously over-priced.  

If you ever see one at a garage sale, grab it!

Clinical Mycology. Anaissie, Elias, et al. Churchill Livingstone. Philadelphia, PA. 2003.

ISBN: 0-443-07937-4. 608 pp. (as listed above, under Mycotoxins)

Fundamentals of the Fungi. 4^th ed. Elizabeth Moore-Landecker. Prentice Hall. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.  ISBN: 0-13-376864-3. 1996. 574 pp.
Very good basic mycology--discusses physiology and classification of fungi.

A Practical Guide to Medically Important Fungi and the Diseases they Cause. Sugar, A & Lyman, C. Lippincott-Raven. Philadelphia and New York. ISBN: 0-397-5186-X. 1997. 153 pp.  

A short read--to the point. Good for a crash-course in clinical mycology.

CANCER SCREENING:

Should  I be tested for cancer? Maybe not, and here's why. Welch, HG.

This is a must-have for both health-care professionals as well as ANYONE facing routine cancer screening: Pap smears, mammograms, colonoscopies, biopsies--you name it!

HERBAL MEDICINE:

The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine. Mowrey, Dan, PhD. Keats Publishing. New Canaan, Connecticut. ISBN: 0-87983-534-6. 1986. 316 pp.

For those who like some data behind their herbal claims.

Herbal Antibiotics: natural alternatives for treating drug-resistant bacteria. Buhner, S.

A wonderful, quick read; valuable for any family or office.

You can search Amazon for just about any of the books listed above.

 

In order to obtain some of the following books, you can check on Amazon, but you may have to go through a used book finder, such as http://www.alibris.com/ to obtain them.

Mycotoxins in Human and Animal Health. Rodricks, Joseph, et al. Pathotox Publishers, Inc. Park Forest South, IL. 1977. ISBN: 0-930376-00-5. 807 pp.

Clinical and Immunologic Aspects of Fungous Diseases. Wilson, JW. Charles C. Thomas Publisher. Springfield, IL. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 57-12558. 1957. 280 pp.

The Fungous Diseases of Man. Wilson, JW. University of California Press. Berkeley, Los Angeles, London. 1970. ISBN: 0-520-01344-1. 428 pp.

Manual of Clinical Mycology. Conant, et al. 2^nd ed. W.B. Saunders Company. Philadelphia and London. 1954. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 54-5319. 456 pp.