The Complete Guide to Vitamins, Herbs, and Supplements: The Holistic Path to Good Health

Authors: Conkling, Winifred & Wong, David Y.
Publisher: HarperCollins e-books
BISAC/Subject: SEL032000, HIS002000, OCC021000
ISBN: 9780062047861, Related ISBNs: 0062047868, 9780060760663, 9780062047861
Classification: Non-Fiction
Number of pages: 336,
Audience: General/trade
Synopsis:

The Natural Way to Wellness

Find essential information on hundreds of vitamins, herbs, and supplements --

What will VITAMIN E help cure and how much should I take?

Vitamin E can help prevent heart disease and treat acne. Adults should take 100 to 400 IU of natural vitamin E daily.

Find vitamin, herb, and supplement treatments for hundreds of conditions!

Experiencing migraines? See MAGNESIUM:

There is considerable evidence that low magnesiumlevels trigger both migraine and tension headaches. Take250 to 400 milligrams three times daily.

Learn about possible interactionswith your prescription drugs!

Taking ST. JOHN'S WORT for depression?

It may interfere with amphetamines, diet pills, nasaldecongestants, or allergy medications, causingnausea or high blood pressure.

Here is your comprehensive, portable, one-step guide to all over-thecounter vitamins, herbs, and supplements currently available -- an easy-to-use alphabetical listing that includes valuable information on the most effective forms of each supplement, the nutrient's food source and proper dosage, as well as signs of deficiency, safe use, and possible side effects.

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