Tanya Zilberter holds a PhD in
physiology (health sciences) since 1972. She's authored several
scientific and popular publications, including four academic and
popular print books e.g. 101
Low Carb Diet Tips,
Tanya's scientific studies started with research into the brain's
control of appetite, hunger, and energy management. Tanya wrote popular
diet and nutrition articles for
several major Internet websites, and in 2002, developed a new diet and
fitness program, the Banta Diet, tested on 1,300+ participants with 92%
success rate. The BantaDiet.com is now online and free
for all.
Dr Zilberter currently associates with the Mediterranean Institute of
Neurobiology, Marseilles, where she participates in the project
concerning the system approach to major neurodegenerative diseases
including nutritional input and the neuroprotective effects of the
ketogenic diet.
Tanya's interests in general health problems resulted in research into
alternative medicine modalities, e.g. natural medicine and
complementary medicine. She sat on the board of directors (chair of
research department) of the Community Holistic Health Center,
Hillsbourough, NC and worked online for the advisory board of the
Association for Integrative Medicine. Results of Tanya's research into
the reflexo-therapy
were reported to the nation-wide Integrative Medicine meeting at the
Omega Institute, NY.
