Press Contact: Jill Mangino Circle 3 Media (908) 637-6022 Jill@circle3media.com “Body Ecology emphasizes the importance of what we put into our bodies and teaches a way of eating that makes me feel like I am in control of my health and in tune with my body’s intuitive needs.” — Jessica Biel, actress THE BODY ECOLOGY DIET By Donna Gates (with Linda Schatz) With Over 200,000 Copies Already Sold, New Diet Book Offers Revolutionary Program for Recovering Your Health with a Probiotic Diet LOS ANGELES, CA (May 24, 2011) -- Fatigue, headaches, mood swings, weight gain, allergies, joint and muscle pain, inflammation: these are just some of the signs that indicate you may unknowingly be suffering from a "silent invader" –Yeast/Candida. The resulting imbalance can be a key factor in myriad health problems including chronic fatigue, food allergies, skin disorders, obesity, depression, digestive disorders, and other immune-related diseases. In The Body Ecology Diet: Recovering Your Health and Rebuilding Your Immunity (Hay House/ June 15, 2011/$15.95), author Donna Gates reveals a groundbreaking program for recovering your health with probiotic nutrition and simple dietary transitions that can profoundly impact your well-being. “Health begins in the digestive tract, rampant use of antibiotics and sugar addiction has led to an epidemic known as Candidiasis or an overgrowth of yeast in the body,” explains Gates. “My program is designed to support imbalances in the system with a probiotic rich diet and supplements to improve your inner ecology.” Body Ecology™ emphasizes food and detoxification as the foundation for wellness. The resulting benefits are: greater energy, improved digestion, greater focus, a stronger immune system, weight loss and much more.” Donna Gates is a leading expert in digestive health and has helped hundreds of thousands heal and improve their health. Dealing with her own health issues and frustrated with conventional medicine, she embarked on a long course of study into many different healing concepts, including ancient Chinese medicine, macrobiotics, raw foods, and mega-supplement therapy. Incorporating the most beneficial components of each concept resulted in the Body Ecology system of healing. The Body Ecology Diet, which is revised and significantly updated, is now being published by Hay House. In the book, Donna reveals how to restore and maintain the "inner ecology" your body needs to function properly, and eliminate or control the symptoms that rob you of the joy of living. She emphasizes simple yet important dietary transitions that can profoundly impact how you feel such as: Drastically reducing your intake of carbohydrates and sugars. The addition of cultured/fermented foods, such as kefir, to your diet. Changing the quality of fats and oils you consume. The Body Ecology Diet is endorsed by many MDs, nutrition experts and it even touts a celebrity following. In her book, Gates shows you, step-by-step, how to eat your way to better health and wellbeing deliciously, easily, and inexpensively. In this book, you will learn: Basic eating principles to help you gain mastery over every health challenge you may encounter. How to create ideal digestive balance. Effective cleansing and detoxification methods to restore your system's harmony and support your liver. How to conquer sugar cravings. Tips for strengthening your immune system. Easy meal planning with dozens of delectable recipes, an array of menus, and detailed shopping lists. Strategies for dining out. “This is the last diet you will ever have to embark on, because Body Ecology is more than a diet it is a way of life that anyone can easily implement and the benefits are immeasurable,” shares Gates. With positive testimonials from around the globe, Body Ecology offers a proven, revolutionary solution for supporting your health in our toxic, stress-filled 21st century environment. The Body Ecology Diet: Recovering Your Health and Rebuilding Your Immunity is available at amazon.com, bn.com and in bookstores nationwide. It is also being launched in an Ebook format. To take the Candida Quiz and for more information on Body Ecology and the full line of nutritional products please visit: www.bodyecology.com . In October 2011, Donna Gates will release The Baby Boomer Diet (Hay House) which incorporates the main principles of the Body Ecology philosophy for anti-aging and longevity. ### ABOUT THE AUTHOR Donna Gates has a mission to change the way the world eats. Over the past 25 years, she has become one of the most beloved and respected authorities in the field of digestive health, diet and nutrition, enjoying a worldwide reputation as an expert in candida, adrenal fatigue, autism, auto-immune diseases, weight loss and anti-aging. As a nutritional consultant, author, and lecturer, she has helped hundreds of thousands of people overcome candidiasis and other immune-system disorders. Drawing on the best of modern medical science, ancient Chinese medicine, and naturopathy-combined with first-hand experience counseling clients, she created Body Ecology™, her own proven system of health and healing. Gates has also been a key figure in revolutionizing the natural health industry by introducing and popularizing stevia, coconut oil, kefir and probiotic nutrition. Her groundbreaking book, The Body Ecology Diet: Recovering Your Health and Rebuilding Your Immunity has sold nearly a quarter of a million copies and a newly revised edition is now available through Hay House. Donna regularly appears in the media and conducts workshops to educate the public on medicinal foods. In October 2011, Donna will release The Baby Boomer Diet (Hay House) focusing on the Body Ecology philosophy for anti-aging and longevity. www.bodyecology.com.