Nature's Medicines: From Asthma to Weight Gain, from Colds to Heart Disease

Nature's Medicines More than 2 years in the making, Nature's Medicines is the most responsible health-supplement guide ever written. Leading consumers through the ever-growing maze of vitamins, minerals, herbals, and brand-new natural supplements, this book covers every category of natural products--essential antioxidants like vitamins C and E and beta-carotene; immunity-building and mood-altering herbal medicines such as echinacea, ginkgo, and St. John's wort; and controversial, headline-making supplements such as bioflavonoids, gamma-linolenic acid, lecithin, choline, and phytonutrients. Each supplement has been scrutinized by the experienced team of health writers and researchers from Prevention Health Books, the most respected name in consumer health publishing. You'll find a wealth of ready-to-use, practical advice that includes: Exact recommendations to help you choose the most effective supplements to fight or prevent more than 75 common health conditions The latest breakthrough research proving the potency of selected supplements Expert opinions from leading doctors and health practitioners about optimal dosages and mixtures Cautions and warnings to make sure that you protect yourself from allergies, adverse interactions, and overdoses Up-to-date information about controversial new remedies that offer unprecedented opportunities for self-care and treatment For the millions of people who are now using supplements as an important part of their personal health-care