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America's Helth Superstore (2000), Edition: 3rd, Paperback, 776 pages
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"The nation's #1 bestselling guide to natural remedies, totally revised and updated It has been more than 20 years since the first edition of Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing. This fully revised sixth edition includes the time-honored proven strategies, as well as many new and innovative science-based ideas to arm you with the best natural therapies for your health. In this unparalleled authoritative reference for all of us, updated material includes: Natural ways to lessen the severity of Alzheimer's symptoms. Cutting-edge information about COVID-19, and other viral infections, and practical ways to help your body cope with acute and long-term symptoms. Nutritional information on menopause and breast and prostate cancers. Science about chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia (FMS), and how you can gain more control over your symptoms. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, Sixth Edition is the source for accessible, evidence-based information that serves as a guide for using natural, nutritional remedies to help achieve and maintain wellness"--… (more)
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LibraryThing member ahystorianII
Yes!... I agree with the other reviewers here. This book is one of the best for picking your way through the maze of natural and herbal medicine. Well organized. Excellent reference to have on your desk as a specialist. Great place to start a serious study of herbal health.
LibraryThing member 9days
This is a very large, very comprehensive guide to alternative medicine, and is split into three parts.
Part 1 deals with overall health, including information on nutrition, vitamins, supplements, etc. The guides in this section explain the various vitamins and supplements available, along with
Part 2, which makes up the majority of the book, lists a wide variety if disorders (both common and uncommon). Information on each disorder is given, followed by vitamins, supplements, and therapies that are recommended. The disorders covered are numerous, everything from allergies to cancer.
Part 3 goes into detail about the various remedies and therapies described in the book (from color therapy to hair analysis), and often guides you to where you can find more information on a given subject.
This is certainly an indispensable book for anyone interested in alternative medicines, or for those looking to supplement traditional medicine.
Part 1 deals with overall health, including information on nutrition, vitamins, supplements, etc. The guides in this section explain the various vitamins and supplements available, along with
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recommended minimum and maximum doses for each (including also the FDA's guidlines when available).Part 2, which makes up the majority of the book, lists a wide variety if disorders (both common and uncommon). Information on each disorder is given, followed by vitamins, supplements, and therapies that are recommended. The disorders covered are numerous, everything from allergies to cancer.
Part 3 goes into detail about the various remedies and therapies described in the book (from color therapy to hair analysis), and often guides you to where you can find more information on a given subject.
This is certainly an indispensable book for anyone interested in alternative medicines, or for those looking to supplement traditional medicine.
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LibraryThing member kaykwilts
This thick book provides alternative medical to conventional methods of medical treatment. Very good reference book to have around.
LibraryThing member jianlyn
Definitive guide on diseases and what alternative medicines, herbs, and vitamins will work best.
LibraryThing member herebedragons
This is a great book, with LOADS of information about alternative therapies, and herbal remedies and such for a variety of illnesses. We've used this book many times over the years.
LibraryThing member MrsLee
I may not always choose the natural way of healing, but the authors have done a great job of describing various maladies along with their causes and effects. They then give many options of nutrition which will help you to heal or treat those maladies. I find this interesting, informative and
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helpful in deciding how I want to respond to an illness. Show Less
LibraryThing member drj
This book was a gift to me from an RN who is also a Naturopathic Doctor who makes her own herbal remedies after she has collected the raw materials out in the jungle. Designed like a dictionary, the reader looks up the condition or body part affected and there reads the different herbs, vitamins
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and formulas that can be used. Also, if a condition is serious, advice is given to see a physician. Show Less
LibraryThing member Jennifertapir
Bit out of date - but pretty comprehensive and accessible. Some of the vitamins and minerals mentioned will soon be banned under a diktat of the EU.
LibraryThing member DaisyJane
An indispensable reference guide to have on hand!
LibraryThing member campmom
I use this book as a resource for natural healing. It contains a wealth of information on herbal combinations and vitamin supplementation to use for various contitions. It has a lot of common sense and practical advice listed aslo. This is a pricless book for taking charge of your own health. It
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never gets dusty on our shelf because we refer to it often. I recommend it for every family. Show Less
LibraryThing member Sirsangel
I had the first edition and then the third edition. I now own the Fifth edition and glad I could finally get it. My Third edition was falling apart from use, and this one is already being highlighted, written in and used on a regular basis. My friends and family know to call me and ask "What does
I highly recommend this book to all. I will be attempting to stay caught up with editions in the future, but even if you don't, much of the information from the other editions can be supplemented with on line searches at places such as WebMD and such.
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that big book say about...??..." before going anywhere else.I highly recommend this book to all. I will be attempting to stay caught up with editions in the future, but even if you don't, much of the information from the other editions can be supplemented with on line searches at places such as WebMD and such.
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LibraryThing member jcprowe
Prescription for Nutritional Healing: The A-to-Z Guide to Supplements by Phyllis A. Balch
I have read a number of nutrition books over the last few years but this book by Balch ranks at the top of the pile in my estimation. The vast amount of useful and relevant information contained within the
Balch discusses how nutrition, diet and wellness are entwined in creating good health. There is great material covering vitamins, minerals, air quality, water, amino acids, antioxidants, enzymes, natural food supplements, herbs, and drug interactions we should aware of.
Let us look at how Balch presents this information. Take vitamins for example. First, she gives us a general understanding of the role of the item in question. Then she tells us where we can find that item in the foods we eat. She also provides any comments and cautions that we need to be aware of. Vitamin D is necessary for bodily absorption of calcium and phosphorous, necessary for growth and many other things. Some of the best sources of Vitamin D are fatty saltwater fish, dairy products and eggs. But be careful taking too much Vitamin D (more than 1000 IU daily) as it will decrease bone mass.
This book has been one of the biggest and best information sources that I have read about healing with nutrition. Some of the other books that I have do present information better is some areas and are weaker in others. This tome is strong throughout the entire length.
This is definitely one nutrition book everybody should have.
Happy Reading,
I have read a number of nutrition books over the last few years but this book by Balch ranks at the top of the pile in my estimation. The vast amount of useful and relevant information contained within the
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cover is astounding. Every nutritionist should have a copy of this book on his or her bookshelf. In fact, I would even go so far as to say that anybody interested in improving his or her health through nutrition should have a copy of this book. There are more than 1.75 million copies of this book in print; that speaks volumes about the benefits this book provides readers.Balch discusses how nutrition, diet and wellness are entwined in creating good health. There is great material covering vitamins, minerals, air quality, water, amino acids, antioxidants, enzymes, natural food supplements, herbs, and drug interactions we should aware of.
Let us look at how Balch presents this information. Take vitamins for example. First, she gives us a general understanding of the role of the item in question. Then she tells us where we can find that item in the foods we eat. She also provides any comments and cautions that we need to be aware of. Vitamin D is necessary for bodily absorption of calcium and phosphorous, necessary for growth and many other things. Some of the best sources of Vitamin D are fatty saltwater fish, dairy products and eggs. But be careful taking too much Vitamin D (more than 1000 IU daily) as it will decrease bone mass.
This book has been one of the biggest and best information sources that I have read about healing with nutrition. Some of the other books that I have do present information better is some areas and are weaker in others. This tome is strong throughout the entire length.
This is definitely one nutrition book everybody should have.
Happy Reading,
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LibraryThing member Sirsangel
I had the first edition and then the third edition. I now own the Fifth edition and glad I could finally get it. My Third edition was falling apart from use, and this one is already being highlighted, written in and used on a regular basis. My friends and family know to call me and ask "What does
I highly recommend this book to all. I will be attempting to stay caught up with editions in the future, but even if you don't, much of the information from the other editions can be supplemented with on line searches at places such as WebMD and such.
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that big book say about...??..." before going anywhere else.I highly recommend this book to all. I will be attempting to stay caught up with editions in the future, but even if you don't, much of the information from the other editions can be supplemented with on line searches at places such as WebMD and such.
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Original publication date
1997
Physical description
776 p.; 10.8 inches
ISBN
1583332286 / 9781583332283