Roseau, Dominica – October 2025 – The book ‘The Herbal Physician’s Guide to Food and Nutrition for Health, Healing & Well-being: How Nutrition Can Prevent Disease, Restore Health, and Improve Quality of Life’ will be officially launched in Dominica on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
“Let Your Food Be Your Medicine” is the guiding principle emphasized by the authors, underscoring the vital connection between what we consume and how we thrive. It reminds us that the foods we choose each day are not only sources of energy but also powerful tools for prevention, healing, and long-term well-being. By nourishing our bodies with natural, wholesome plant-based foods, we take an active role in safeguarding our health and strengthening our communities.
Dominica and the wider Caribbean are blessed with abundant foods and herbal allies that can support prevention and recovery without fad diets or dependence on drug medications. This new herbal‑aware nutrition guide shows how everyday plant-based foods, paired with safe botanical support, can help reduce risk, restore health, and improve quality of life.
The book blends practical guidance with culturally respectful foodways. It covers plant‑based fundamentals (antioxidants, minerals, phytonutrients), hydration and digestion basics, smart shifts away from ultra‑processed foods (UPFs), and a structured 3‑week sample meal plan. An extensive recipe treasury celebrates Caribbean and African cuisines, among others, including low‑sugar and gluten‑free options.
Key highlights include:
- How nutrition supports prevention, recovery, and daily vitality
- Antioxidants & minerals as the foundation of plant‑based healing
- Smart swaps to reduce UPFs while keeping flavor and convenience
- Hydration, digestion (mouth→gut), oral health, snacks & smoothies
- A practical 3‑week plant‑based meal plan
- Caribbean, African & other recipes (mains, bowls, sauces, desserts) etc.
The authors, Dr. Paula Lockhart and Herbal Physician Renauld Deschamps, emphasize that nature has already gifted Dominica and the wider region with tools for health. “It’s time to take the first step toward a healthier, wealthier life, positioning food as your medicine and herbs as your strong drink,” they hail.
Join the authors at the Dominica Public Service Union, Valley Rd. Roseau, Dominica, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The event will feature A Food & Herbal Remedies presentation highlighting healing foods and herbs for well-being, a Question and Answer segment, along with the sale of autographed books, and a Live Authentic Grounding Session for participants.
For additional information or to schedule interviews with the authors, please contact: Mr. Renauld ‘Deja’ Deschamps or Dr. Paula Lockhart of Rooz Herbal. Phone/Whatsapp| (767) 612-1011 (DM) | 954-775-7498 (US)