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  • Rudy Shur

    In 1976, Rudy Shur cofounded Avery Publishing Group, where he was responsible for the acquisition of over 1,000 nonfiction titles, many of which became bestsellers. By 1999, the company had grown into one of the largest alternative health publishers in the US. In that year, Avery was purchased by Penguin Putnam. The following year, Mr. Shur founded Square One Publishers, where as publisher he currently heads the editorial program. For several years, Square One was selected by Publishers Weekly as one of the fastest growing indie publishing houses in the US. Today, the company stands as the largest independently-owned publisher of traditional and complementary health books in the US. Mr. Shur served twice as a board member of the Independent Book Publishers Association and is a board member of the American Association of Publisher for Special Sales..
    In addition, he is also the author of How To Publish Your Nonfiction Book, 2nd Edition. He lectures extensively on the topic of publishing at numerous professional workshops, universities, and colleges throughout the country.

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Book Review: Ancient Plant Wisdom: How to Improve and Maintain Your Health Using Concentrated Plant Stem Cell Remedies

Book by Jennifer O’Brien Payeur – Review by Rudy Shur – Addressing immunity, toxic load, and the body’s inner terrain are some of the most crucial steps to prevent and reverse cancer. Yet, these steps are often ignored or de-emphasized by oncologists and cancer patients alike because of how focused they are on treating cancer alone.

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Book Review: Disease Knows No Politics

Review by Rudy Shur – This book gives a vivid picture of the world of biotech and the perilous treadmill of big pharma, though the lessons in this book aren’t just confined to business, medicine, or science. The author masterfully shares tools that readers of all backgrounds can employ, and includes political viewpoints that are insightful and nuanced, lacking the kind of inflammatory simplicity which stirs debate rather than solving it.

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Book Review: What You Must Know About Eyestrain

Review by Rudy Shur – Eyestrain may be a normal symptom of the times we live in, but it has consequences – headaches, blurred vision, eye pain, dry eye, excessive tearing, excessive blinking, double vision, eye fatigue, heavy eyes, burning sensation, difficulty focusing, poor night vision, neck and shoulder pain, poor visual acuity, or bloodshot eyes, this book explains how to take the necessary steps to resolve it.

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Book Review: The Acid Alkaline Food Guide, 2nd edition

Review by Rudy Shur – The Acid-Alkaline Food Guide is the first and only book of its kind to provide information based on hard science – on research conducted specifically to determine the effects that various foods have on the body’s acid-alkaline balance.

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Book Review: Maximize Your Male Hormones

Rudy Shur – This book is an accessible guide, written for men, to understand, identify, and treat the many common sources of these many ailments, including fatigue, depression, sexual dysfunction, headaches, anger, cancer, nervousness, weight loss/gain, heart disease, male menopause, stress, mood swings, diabetes, sleep apnea, and so much more – all serious disorders that can be life-threatening, if left untreated.

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What You Must Know About Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Book Review by Rudy Shur – Although diet and nutritional supplements are essential to fighting macular degeneration, there are other steps you can take to lower your risk of AMD—such as quitting smoking, getting regular exercise, and protecting your eyes from damaging blue light—that can help you avoid or slow AMD.

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  • 2026 Association of Natural Health Conference

    Douglasville Conference Center Douglasville, GA, United States

    "From Practitioner to Leader: Clinical Excellence, Business Mastery & Sustainable Practice" Discover how clinical excellence, business mastery, and sustainable systems can help practitioners grow into confident leaders and build practices designed for long-term impact. Why Attend? Three days of learning, connection, and growth designed for every stage of your practice journey. Learn from Leading Voices Gain insights from top experts in natural health, holistic wellness, and functional medicine. Hands-On Learning Participate in in-depth workshops, real-world case studies, and interactive sessions you can apply immediately. Meaningful Networking Connect with like-minded professionals, students, and exhibitors who share your passion for natural health. Practical Tools & Approaches Explore new strategies and tools to elevate both your practice and your own health journey. Who Should Attend? This conference is built for a wide community of natural health professionals, educators, and advocates - wherever you are in your journey. Licensed & Clinical Practitioners Doctors, chiropractors, acupuncturists, naturopaths, and functional or integrative medicine practitioners looking to sharpen clinical skills and grow into stronger practice leaders. Allied Health Professionals Bio-feedback technicians and other allied practitioners seeking hands-on training and the latest tools in natural and holistic care. Educators & Students Natural health educators and students entering the […]

  • Food as Medicine Global 2026

    Virtual Event

    Join health professionals, farmers, food producers, researchers, educators, nonprofit leaders, chefs, policymakers, community organizers, food advocates, public health practitioners, nutritionists, and other changemakers as we convene to share knowledge, build partnerships, and explore new possibilities for improving health, strengthening communities, and creating more equitable and sustainable food systems. This year’s program features inspiring speakers and practical examples of collaboration at the intersection of food, health, social justice, and planetary well-being. Together, we’ll explore innovative approaches to Food as Medicine, community-led initiatives, nutrition, public health, regenerative agriculture, and equitable access to healthy food. Whether you work in health care, agriculture, food production, education, research, policy, or community development, you will discover new ideas, meaningful connections, and practical strategies to advance healthier, more resilient communities. Virtual  |  Join from anywhere in the world Check out the Program: https://tinyurl.com/Food-as-Medicine-for-All

  • The Midlife Women’s Health Summit: Evidence-Based Menopause Care in the Era of Longevity Medicine

    The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City 1250 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA, United States
    Hybrid Event

    Menopause Care in the Longevity Era Longevity medicine is everywhere right now. Supplements, protocols, influencer clinics, patients walking in with questions about interventions their doctors have never heard of. What's missing from most of it is the evidence. The Midlife Women's Health Summit is three days on what the research actually says about menopause care when you add a longevity lens. What works, what doesn't, what's being oversold, and what to tell the patient sitting in front of you. Co-chaired by Lisa Larkin, MD, FACP, MSCP, IF, Jen Gunter, MD, FRCS(C), FACOG, DABPM, ABPMR, and Lauren Streicher, MD, FACOG, MSCP; three of the clearest voices in women's health on separating data from marketing.

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