Healing with Vitamins: Straight from Nature, Backed by Science--The Best Nutrients to Slow, Stop, and Reverse DiseaseVitamins and minerals are the very essence of human existence. Getting enough of these essential nutrients could be one's best insurance against illness. What's more, a large and growing body of nutrition research suggests that in therapeutic dosages, certain vitamins and minerals may slow and perhaps reverse the disease process. The trick is getting the right nutrients in the right amounts—too little won't have any effect, and too much could do more harm than good. Healing with Vitamins offers complete nutrient prescriptions for 90 common health concerns, including allergies, depression, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, insomnia, and migraines. It also includes: - important information on controversial supplements such as beta carotene and vitamin E - helpful guidelines for choosing the most effective supplements - the lowdown on medications that can deplete key vitamins and minerals - condition-specific food remedies that can support the healing process - in-depth instructions for using supplements safely Every recommendation draws on the very latest findings from the front lines of nutrition science, plus the knowledge and insight of preeminent physicians, dietitians, and nutrition experts. Healing with Vitamins cuts through the overwhelming choices of supplements and tells readers what to take, in what amount, and how, for optimal therapeutic benefit. |
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PART | 59 |
Aging A Radical Solution | 66 |
Alcoholism Repairing Nutritional Damage | 72 |
Allergies Nutrients That Ease the Sneeze | 79 |
Anemia Getting Back in the Pink | 91 |
Hair Loss Keeping What You Have | 280 |
High Blood Pressure Mineral Magic Can Bring It Down | 301 |
HIV Aggressive Nutrition Prolongs Life | 314 |
Infertility Improving Your Chances | 332 |
Intermittent Claudication Improving Circulation | 345 |
Lou Gehrigs Disease A Potentially Radical Solution | 359 |
Memory Loss Helping Your Brain Work Better | 373 |
Menstrual Problems Nutrients to Ease Monthly Distress | 393 |
Angina Easing the Squeeze | 97 |
Bedsores Nourishing Skin under Pressure | 109 |
Bruises Fading Out the Black and Blue | 123 |
Canker Sores Soothing a Sore Mouth | 151 |
Cataracts Chasing Away the Clouds | 166 |
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Building Energy with Nutrients | 179 |
Cold Sores Minor Miracles for Your Mouth | 193 |
Dermatitis Supplements to Save Your Skin | 208 |
Diarrhea Foods That Can Stop the Flow | 223 |
Epilepsy Quieting a ShortCircuited Brain | 240 |
Fingernail Problems Beating Brittle Nails | 257 |
Genital Herpes Put a Stop to the Sores | 263 |
Morning Sickness Taming the Turbulent Tummy | 409 |
Osteoporosis Walking Tall into Your Golden Years | 427 |
Parkinsons Disease Smoothing Out the Tremors | 447 |
Premenstrual Syndrome Putting an End to Monthly Discomfort | 460 |
Raynauds Phenomenon Defrosting Frigid Digits | 477 |
Rickets Building Strong Bones | 496 |
Smog Exposure Protection from Pollution | 512 |
Sunburn Protecting Yourself from Harmful Rays | 525 |
Taste and Smell Problems Sensesational Nutrition | 539 |
Water Retention Beating the Bloat | 554 |
Yeast Infections Ditching the Itch | 568 |
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