About the Book

Taste Buds gives an in-depth look at some of the problems associated with major health and wellness issues such as diabetes, hypertension, which could then lead to other complications such as amputation, stroke, heart attack, which is known as "the silent killer". Mr Gladden's book gives an insightful interview with renowned, Lawrence J. Cheskins, MD., Director and Founder of Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center, as well as, retired US Air Force Major, Harold Archer, who served 30 years in the medical field. He is a member of Mount Pleasant Ministries in Baltimore, MD. Sista Berdella M. Gladden a devout Catholic, Graduate of Baltimore International College of Culinary Arts offers healthy recipies and her thoughts on healthly eating. Healthy eating does not have to be tasteless and unfilling. Also Dr. Rebecca Dension, a diabetes expert gives her thoughts and warnings about the disease. Dr. and author Sherita Hill Golden, diabetic expert at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine made a major scientific discovery of how depression and diabetes intertwined. Larry Deeb a pediatric endocrinologist , former president of medicine and science for the American Diabetes Association. “Said with other research suggest there will be a 64% increase in the next decade because stress on the pancreas and insulin resistance catches up with people. We are in deep trouble." Chicago obesity specialist, Dr. Soundrea Hickman sounds the alarm about women dying at an early age. This book also gives healthy tips, illustrations, stories, before and after pictures, testimonies, interviews, and much more. Mr. Gladden also deals with the very sensitive issues related to childhood obesity. The author highly recommends self help support groups to help you confront the issues spiritually.



Minister Amy Sykes, Former health minister of Mount Calvary African Methodist Episcopal Church AME; CEO and Founder of her own Wellness Center, Life Coach, Minister Sykes brings a wealth of information. She holds a Bachelors of Science Health Degree. She deals with Women's Emotional Health, as well as Psycho-spiritual Wellness. Minister Sykes deals with her patients spiritually and holistically. Mr. Gladden believes she has the blueprint for all people, regardless of your religious background or beliefs. She also worked briefly, at Johns Hopkins Hospital for Dr. Lawrence J. Cheskins. Her Wellness Center is located in Baltimore, MD.

"The Church Fit Way" is the ultimate solution for believers. Bishop Joseph W. Walker III, Senior Pastor along with wife, First Lady Doctor Stephanie Hale Walker, MD, Ph.D designed the Church Fit program. It is a holistic approach to improving the mind body and soul, a program which has demonstrated amazing results. Their church is Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Nashville, TN.

Taste Buds addresses different types of self destructive behaviors and how they devour us from the inside out. Author Alfred Gladden also gives an in-depth look at obesity, one of the leading causes of emotional, spiritual and physical death in America. He offers a holistic approach to confront this devastating crisis. Mr. Gladden gives the reader the keys to free themselves from the bondage of "what's eating us".

Taste Buds invites and motivates the reader to examine the reasons that manifest into self-destructive behaviors (e.g. overeating, promiscuity, alcohol and drug abuse) that can lead to poor self esteem, insecurity, loneliness, anger, fear, guilt, shame and even depression. Written in plain, simple language. Taste buds discuss the challenges faced by those who suffer the effects of such behavior, and how they were (or were not) able to overcome them, as well as, the lessons we can learn from their experiences. It also offers suggestions to combat these behaviors.

In the book Alfred addresses: