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This cellular nutrition book, filled with numerous color illustrations and backed by countless medical references, depicts how key micronutrients regulate cell division, diferentiation, and function to help prevent birth defects, cancer, and disease procecess. It is dedicated to cytologists who screen microscopically for cancer, and also health professionals and laypersons interested in knowing what diseased cells look like under the microscope and what we can do to prevent their occurrence in our daily living. Part I contains (21) 4"x6" finely detailed color pencil cytology drawings accompanied by identifying criteria and discussions depicting: 1) The Cell and the nutrient/gene connection; 2) Folic Acid Deficiency (FAD) within cervical cells and the GI tract; 3) Opportunistic Viruses and Fungi (HPV, HSV, CMV, moluscum contagiosum, RSV, adenovirus, Candida, Blastomycoses, Pneumocystis, Coccidioides, Cryptococcus, and Histoplasmosis). These composite drawings display cellular features according to the Pap stain as well as special stains when required. Part II discusses how micronutrients activate key enzymes and genes, guarding the human genome from DNA mutations that can manifest into birth defects, cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders. Indepth information has been compiled on folic acid deficiency, linking it to inborn errors in metabolism, poor diets, and chronic hormone, drug, and alcohol use as well as HPV and cancer. Extensive research has been compiled on the antioxidants, zinc, vitamin A, C, and E as well.Suzanne next gives a thorough report on menopause and osteoporosis and also a complete history of estrogen use, underlining its serious risks. She concludes Part II with her "Color Diet" which promotes a diet rich in organic produce, whole grains, and wild caught fish. Part III contains (17) 8"x10" full color cytopathology illustrations for intense viewing. This revolutionary art and science book is a great addition to any medical school libra

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1306869 in Books
• Published on: 2007-04-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

About the Author
Suzanne has been a fine artist & cytologist for over 25 yrs. Her cytology interests involve researching the biochemistry & cell changes associated with micronutrient deficiencies as well as those changes found in association with contraceptive & replacement hormones. Her research & cytology drawings have been used in cytology schools, on registry exams, in medical articles, on magazine covers, & by medical testing companies promoting HPV & folic acid awareness. Her fine art work spans her lifetime with several of her paintings appearing on book & magazine covers. Suzanne has a BS degree in health studies with a concentration in cytology & environmental studies from WMU. She also completed a 1 yr internship in cytology at William Beaumont Hospital. She became ASCP board certified in 1979, scoring 5th highest on the national registry exam among over 250 candidates after which she diligently worked for 10 yrs to help initiate and pass the CLIA '88 which created federal regulations mandating quality control procedures in the cytology lab to help prevent missed Pap smear diagnoses. After working in various cytology labs while researching nutrition as well as following the WHI studies & others, she predicted the widespread use of replacement hormones would finally plummet after being linked to heart disease & reproductive pathologies. She currently believes these same hormones used as contraceptives play a similar role in early onset heart disease and reproductive pathologies in younger women. Suzanne has completed masters work in environmental studies at MSU and in holistic health at WMU. She has been a member of the ASC, ASCP, ASCT, the Int'l Carotenoid Soc, and is a Research Collaborating Member of Natural Standard. Suzanne illustrates, consults & writes on cytology cases, especially in association with folic acid deficiency & HPV, & does nutrition consultations & educational presentations.

Customer Reviews

Reviews
"Suzanne, This book is uniquely presented by combining the vitamin information and the effects on the cellular physiology. I have never seen a book blended in this way, so to me it is a seminal book. Your content is rich with specific notation and current research on the nutrients. I have used this book as a reference. I think this book should be used as a text for health personnel interested in pursuing study in nutrition since the book illustrates the effects of nutritional deficiencies and sufficiency's at the cellular level. Some physicians may need to "see" this effect in order to believe in the power of nutritional healing and health maintenance. Thanks for contributing to the nutritional literature with accurate and well developed material. The artwork was beautifully done. Being a past med tech helps me appreciate the delicate work you provided with the cell anatomy. I will certainly recommend it and plan to add it to my professional booklist handout." - Christina Minger, EdD, LPC Metabolic Clinic Coordinator, Heart Center for Excellence, Kalamazoo, MI.



"Dear Suzanne: What an amazing manuscript, The Art of Cytology!...You are not alone in opining that cancer is in some part caused or promoted by vitamin and mineral deficiencies. As we continue to unravel the secrets of the cells, your findings will become part of our knowledge base, and not just speculation, I am sure. "Dorothy L. Rosenthal, MD, FIAC, Professor of Pathology, Oncology and Gynecology & Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD. Past President of the ASC (American Society of Cytopathology) and IAC (International Academy of Cytology), and former Director of Cytopathology at UCLA and Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions.



"Dear Suzanne: I am so overwhelmed to be the recipient of one of your rare and gorgeous books. Your artistic talents are to be deeply admired and celebrated. I really have no words to thank you for this gift, other than to tell you that it completes an incredible feeling for me which started recently when I was notified that I am to receive the Papanicolaou Award in November. Your gift brings artistic closure to my medical/scientific efforts, and I thank you deeply for it."--David B. Kaminsky, MD, FIAC, Director Cytopathology and Medical Director, Pathology Inc., Palm Springs, CA. Past President of the ASC and chairperson for the ASC's Art for Advocacy program.



"Ah, what a magnificent accomplishment this beautifully illustrated, well-researched publication is! As the education coordinator of two successful schools of cytotechnology, I saw Suzanne grow through her training year and beyond, into a career infused with the deepest caring about professional ethics, patient welfare, education and nutrition. Even in her fledgling student days, she researched the effects of zinc on cellular health. I have had the great pleasure to witness the development of this exquisite book from inception to completion, over several years. Initially, Suzanne's artistically accurate drawings of cells and infectious agents were an inspiration to my cytotechnology students. She generously provided copies of her color plates to all who were interested. To see the always-expanding micronutrients sections come together with the vibrant cellular details in this unique volume is rich reward for what has truly been a life's work. Congratulations, Suzanne!"--Susan Dingler, BFA, CT (ASCP), (IAC), editor and former teaching supervisor in cytotechnology at William Beaumont Hospital.



"Suzanne, Your work is simply awesome. If only I had a smidgen of your artistic talent I would consider myself lucky. Your illustrations were very helpful to me as a preparation for taking the SCT examination. I also enjoyed your poem "Who are Cytologists?" immensely. Thank you."--Joe M. Martinez, BS, SCT (ASCP), Cytopathology Supervisor, Audie Murphy VA Hospital, San Antonio, TX.



9/16/04--"Hi Suzanne, I just wanted to e-mail you and let you know how useful your information about HPV has been to me. I'm 28 years old and don't fit into most of the "HPV stereotypes." The diagnosis of HPV has been hard for me to deal with. I had a Colposcopy done and just received my second PAP a few weeks ago. I got a call from the doctor today saying that my PAP is still abnormal. I feel that I'm at high risk because I'm over weight, get fairly frequent vagina bacterial infections, on the pill, and don't deal with stress well. Your information about folic acid and vitamins has been extremely helpful and gives me some hope that if I change my life style and try to eat better and take vitamins I might be able to help myself. It's frustrating that doctors don't give you more information about what you can do to help. Well I didn't mean to give you my life story, just wanted to let you know that your site has helped. --Thanks again, Heidi."

3/9/05--"I am doing better...went off the pill, have been taking vitamins and my last few Colposcopy tests have been clear. --Thanks again, Heidi."



"Dear Suzanne, I can't tell you how many people I have turned on to your site, since I tripped across it sometime ago, and how many people you have helped by way of sharing your knowledge with us. You are a positively rare and precious jewel. I am looking forward to reading the new updates. Hadn't checked in for a while and was quite happy to see the new additions. Thank you for doing what you are doing. How much better a place the world would be if more people thought and acted like you."--Anna Mayer, BC, Canada.



"Dear Suzanne: I am researching the role of folic acid and other deficiencies in an attempt to manage my personal diagnosis of ASCUS with an HPV infection of the high risk types. Your article is by far the most comprehensive and useful that I have found, and I wanted to thank you for posting it. I am a corporate analyst with a strong science background, but by no means a professional in medical research. You have given me a direction and many issues to discuss with my gynecologist. I also have a strong desire to participate in research studies and clinical trials to help find a better treatment and maybe a cure. If you are conducting further research or know of anyone who is, please let me know. Thanks, again. What you've done so far has been an enormous help. --Sincerely, Judith."