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A comprehensive source of information on the vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other dietary supplements that are now available.

A spanish version of the most comprehensive source of information on the vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other dietary supplements.

The popularity of herbal medicine has exploded during the past decade, with herbal remedies becoming increasingly available in such conventional outlets as drugstores and even supermarkets. Prescription for Herbal Healing brings to herbal medicine the same in-depth, easy-to-understand information and accessible style that Prescription for Nutritional Healing successfully brought to diet and nutritional supplements. This book is divided into three parts for easy reference.

Combat Syndrome X, Y and Z... Syndrome X, or the metabolic syndrome, affects up to 70 million Americans. it is the variable combination of obesity, high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure, linked by the presence of insulin resistance. Stephen Holt M.D. expands the concepts of Syndrome X to Syndrome X, Y and Z... in a new, novel and elegant manner. He provides practical advice on how to combat this killer constellation of problems which causes cardiovascular disease and increases the probability of death from many illnesses.

Sleep Naturally Tens of millions of Americans cannot get a good night's sleep. These sleep-deprived individuals may reach for a variety of drugs that have short-term benefits, with long-term disadvantages. The brain is not easily fooled by a simple chemical that may focus on a relatively distinct and small number of tissue receptors. The health costs of side effects from drugs used for sleep are a major problem. This problem is underexplored in medicine and the use of over-the-counter sleeping drugs is a particular concern. To seek alternative approaches with safe and effective approaches to gain restful sleep has become a major health initiative for the nation. This approach is well described in this book.

Nutritional Factors for Syndrome X: A Wellness Guide

Enhancing Low Carb Diets: How Can We Make Low Carbohydrate Diets More Effective and Healthier?

Supreme Properties of Hoodia Gordonii is the definitive book about the origin, properties and use of this extraordinary succulent plant. Find the answers to all of your questions and make the most of this new supplement.

Following the simple, four-step system to plan menus, shop for top-quality ingredients, and prepare and savor beautiful, healthful meals is like having a personal nutritional coach in your kitchen. And it's as easy as counting your colors. Rainbow colors and earthy tan reveal the phytonutrient pedigrees of particular foods. Creamy white dairy, fish and poultry contain other healing nutrients. The color-based plan guides us to food selections to help us look and feel our best.

In addition to popular therapeutic applications and the corresponding health benefits of each supplement, readers will also be treated to historical facts, specific product overviews, scientific study information, potential drug interactions, natural dietary companions and hundreds of helpful tips for use. Zimmerman and Kroner also provide readers with a look at the most essential nutrition "basics". These include core vitamins and minerals, as well as other natural compounds that are of significant importance to anyone concerned with living a long, healthy life. 7-Syndrome Healing has been presented in a manner that is very easy to understand, yet highly scientific in nature.

The Antiporosis Plan Learn the important facts you need to know about osteoporosis and how you can minimize it's impact on your life.

Inflammation - fire within our tissues - is the body's first defense against infection. But inflammation can also run like a wildfire out of control, and chronic inflammation can lead to life-threatening conditions: heart attack, cancer, Alzheimer's and diabetes. Get a Grip on Arthritis and Other Inflammatory Disorders provides natural relief for the pain, swelling and destruction that inflammation causes in the body. Conventional pain and anti-inflammatory medications have serious side effects, including bleeding ulcers, digestive complaints and joint destruction.