Includes bibliography p. 244-251 and index.
Background and history. Herbs: the original medicine -- History of ayurveda, ancient healing wisdom -- Perspectives on research -- Immune system 101 -- Prevention 101: immune-boosting basics -- Herbs for health and healing. Health-building herbs, foods, and nutrients -- Colds and flu: dodging the immune breakdown epidemic -- Especially for women: natural healing for a woman's lifetime -- Especi…
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preventive health care--remedies from specific male problems--picking the right herb--preparation of herbal medicines.
Introduction : Ancient remedies and modern medicine -- From magic to medicine : 5,000 years of herbal healing -- Tempest in a teapot : are healing herbs safe? -- Storing and preparing healing herbs -- How to obtain healing herbs -- 100 healing herbs -- Prevention and treatment : a fast-action guide to using the healing herbs. Abstract Contains the latest developments in the use of plants fo…
Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-148) and index.
pt. 1. Vitamins and minerals for health (Beta-carotene ; Biotin ;Calcium ; Folic acid ; Iron ; Magnesium ; Niacin ; Pantothenic acid ; Phosphorus ; Potassium ; Riboflavin ; Selenium ; Sodium ; Sulfur ;Thiamin ; Trace minerals ; Vitamin A ; Vitamin B6 ; Vitamin B12 ; Vitamin C ; Vitamin D ; Vitamin E ; Vitamin K ; Zinc ; Drugs can sabotage your nutrition) -- pt. 2. Therapeutic prescriptions for …
In her latest book, the bestselling author of "When Food Is Love" and "Why Weight?" tackles the secret ways we sabotage ourselves every day and shows how to break the vicious cycle that keeps us feeling fat, ugly, and miserable.
A program of eating food with a lower glycemic index to curb the appetite and increase metabolism. Menus, recipes and food exchange charts included.
A diet plan which rotates the daily intake of calories. Includes meal plans and recipes.
A new nutritional perspective -- Curse of the mummies -- The symptom treatment trap -- Excess insulin ad the insulin resistance syndrome -- The deadly disease of civilization -- The microhormone messengers: meet the eicosanoids -- Cholesterol madness -- Vitamins, minerals, and potassium -- Assessing your risk -- Putting it all together: designing your food plan -- Motivation: plan your work and…
Dr. Atkins presents his dieting principles, dieting program, and mouthwatering recipes for a healthier life.