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Explains the basics of orthomolecular medicine, plus megavitamin therapy for arthritis, cancer, behavioral problems, and more.

Wellness is more than the absence of disease. It''s a vital combination of vibrancy, vitality, abundant energy, and extraordinary health. Here, the authors reveal two essential wellness factors which are often missing in people''s diets - omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.

If the word "cure" intrigues you, this book will also. High doses of vitamins have been known to cure serious illnesses for nearly 80 years.Claus Jungeblut, M.D., prevented and treated polio in the mid-1930s, using a vitamin. Chest specialist Frederick Klenner, M.D., was curing multiple sclerosis and polio back in the 1940s, also using vitamins. William Kaufman, M.D., cured arthritis, also in the 1940s. In the 1950s, Drs. Wilfrid and Evan Shute were curing various forms of cardiovascular disease with a vitamin. At the same time, psychiatrist Abram Hoffer was using niacin to cure schizophrenia, psychosis, and depression. In the 1960s, Robert Cathcart, M.D., cured influenza, pneumonia, and hepatitis. In the 1970s, Hugh D. Riordan, M.D., was obtaining cures of cancer with intravenous vitamin C. Dr. Harold Foster and colleagues arrested and reversed full-blown AIDS with nutrient therapy, and in just the last few years, Atsuo Yanagasawa, M.D., Ph.D., has shown that vitamin therapy can prevent and reverse sickness caused by exposure to nuclear radiation. Since 1968, much of this research has been published in the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine. This book brings forward important material selected from over forty-five years of JOM directly to the reader.At some 800 pages, The Orthomolecular Treatment of Chronic Disease is a very large book, but it is also a very practical book. If you want to know which illnesses best respond to nutrition therapy, and how and why that therapy works, this is the book for you. Part One presents the principles of orthomolecular medicine and the science behind them. Part Two is devoted to orthomolecular pioneers, presenting an introduction to maverick doctors and nutrition scientists in a reader-friendly way that brings the subject to life. Part Three brings together extraordinary clinical and experimental evidence from expert researchers and clinicians.The Orthomolecular Treatment of Chronic Disease shows exactly how innovative physicians have gotten outstanding results with high-dose nutrient therapy. Their work is here for you to see and decide for yourself.The Orthomolecular Treatment of Chronic Disease, subtitled "65 Experts on Therapeutic and Preventive Nutrition," is a complete course in nutritional healing for less than thirty dollars.

The six-pack diet is a long-term weight-loss solution that specifically targets problem areas like the abdominal region. This plan uses your body''s natural components, such as hormones, to help you win the battle of the bulge and create an environment in your body that is fat-loss friendly.

This powerful diagnostic tool is becoming more widespread and practitioners and laypeople alike can turn to 'Iridology in Practice' to further their understanding of the available information for maximum benefit. Beyond the technical aspects of iridology, this book also presents a holistic approach to wellness of body, mind, and soul, where the author draws on her twenty years of practical experience in complementary medicine.

Ringing in your ears isn't fun. But as people age and begin to lose hearing, the chances of tinnitus increase. The Tinnitus Alleviation Therapy (TAT) was devised by Maria Holl to help activate the patient's self-healing powers through a unique synthesis of psychotherapy, self-massage and her knowledge of ancient Chinese medicine that activates the body's energy system or chi. The series of 12 simple TAT lessons help direct chi through the body's energy channels and align the body with the earth.

The authors discuss how to cure a host of seemingly unsolvable, debilitating health problems by rooting out the source of candida.

From the author of the best-seller Alzheimer's Disease; What if There Was a Cure?, Mary T. Newport, M.D.,now presents this guide of how to integrate diet in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

Detailed description of more than 180 herbs with a broad range of information on each, including historical and current medical uses, edible properties, natural range and more.

For readers who want to know which illnesses best respond to nutrition therapy, and how and whey that therapy works, this book will be a must-read. The principles of orthomolecular medicine and the science behind them, the pioneers and clinical and experimental evidence from expert researchers and clinicians makes this the complete book on this important subject.

Breast cancer has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Once a relatively rare disease, it now affects 2 to 3 million women, and the incidence is going up at an alarming rate. What can we do about it? Christine Horner, M.D., has the prescription: Take healthy organic foods, add a good dose of certain supplements, get the rest and exercise we need, and avoid those things that are bad for our bodies. We each have a Warrior Goddess in us, and it's time to set her free. A pioneer who pushed through federal and state legislation ensuring that breast reconstruction after a mastectomy would be paid for by insurance companies, Dr. Horner lost her own mother to breast cancer. She decided then that her mother's death would not be in vain. Something good would come from it. This legislation was her first gift to her mother's memory, and this book is another. Useing the metaphor of the Warrior Goddess, this book explains something that Ayurveda describes as our "inner healing intelligence." It also explores the various foods and supplements that can enable women to successfully fight breast cancer and claim the healthy body that should be theirs. Dr. Horner tells readers what to avoid and what to embrace, what will poison the Warrior Goddess and what will feed her and what she needs to thrive.

Modified citrus pectin (MCP) is an amazing substance backed by impressive research. In this book, you'll learn that in addition to having the same beneficial effects as pectin, from which it is derived, MCP also has the extraordinary added benefit of protecting against cancer, cancer progression, and heart disease. Of all diseases, MCP has been studied most extensively for prostate cancer, one of the most common cancers in men. MCP has been shown to slow PSA doubling time, to stop the spread of prostate cancer, and to kill prostate cancer cells. Moreover, you'll learn how it may lower cholesterol, reduce atherosclerosis, remove heavy metals and environmental toxins from the body, and prevent and reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Vitamins are absolutely essential for a healthy pregnancy: before, during, and after. Expectant parents want healthy babies and to more easily navigate pregnancy's many ups and downs. Problem is, standard prenatal vitamins don't come close to meeting the needs of all women. Nutritional (orthomolecular) physicians have known this for decades. Many women would benefit from an abundance of nutrients during pregnancy and the advantages are clear: healthy babies and happy moms.Helen Saul Case has lifelong experience with nutritional medicine, having been born and raised with it her entire life. Still, she found pregnancy challenging, with new aches, pains, and amazing symptoms "I couldn't have dreamed up if I tried." It became all too clear that how to best use high doses of vitamins to safely and effectively address health issues was conspicuously absent from the scores of pregnancy health books out there. It's time for a change!Vitamins & Pregnancy: The Real Story is a comprehensive, yet easily readable nutritional guide to optimal health-for both you and your baby that tackles the topics other pregnancy books don't, including: . ?The many ways nutrition helps to ensure your baby's best development in utero-with lifelong benefits for mother and child. ?How vitamin C helps prevent birth defects, postpartum hemorrhages, and even stretch marks; vitamin E helps prevent miscarriage; magnesium helps cramping legs and sore, aching backs; and extra vitamin B6 alleviates morning sickness-without a prescription!. Optimal vitamin and mineral intakes during pregnancy and breastfeeding. What the research says about efficacy and safety. ?Nutrition-based advice to help alleviate more than 35 pregnancy issues, from acid reflux and yeast infections, to postpartum challenges-including depression and losing weight

This User's Guide focuses on specific supplements, including herbs and vitamin-like substances that help the body protect itself from pollutants, synthetic hormones, and cancer-causing chemicals.

This book explains how this ancient Tibetan formula has been found throughscientific studies to increase circulation, reduce plaque in veins and arteries, and control bacterial infections in the lungs that lead to asthma and allergies. You will learn how all "hot" illnesses, from dermatitis, hepatitis, and arthritis to tendonitis, thyroiditis, and colitis can benefit from Padma's cooling effects.

Dermatologist an cosmetic surgeon Dr. Glynis Ablon provides a comprehensive list of reasons a person may develop a problem that appears symptomatically in the face. This four part book provides clear explanations of facial maladies and treatments as well as case histories to illustrate the conditions and procedures.

In this revised, third edition the authors present the ten key body systems, where the decline caused by aging first appears. They teach you how to weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of hormone therapy, replenish your nutrient stores, strengthen your immune system and much more.

Readers who suffere from low thyroid, or think they might, can find the missing answers. For the person who's been told it's not your thyroid, without then being told convincingly what the problem is. This book provides readers with the knowledge needed to communicate and work with their docteors to get the treatment they deserve.

Dr. Braverman presents a 30-day hypertension diet, emphasizing 50 foods that lower blood pressure and warning against 50 other foods that raise it. Included are customized diet plans and information on supplements and stress control.

The six-pack diet is a long-term weight-loss solution that specifically targets problem areas like the abdominal region. This plan uses the body's natural components, such as hormones, to help people win the battle of the bulge and create an environment in the body that is fat-loss friendly.

Menopause can affect a woman''s life in a variety of ways - the experiences of which are as varied and unique as each woman who is experiencing them. Nurse Barb wants every woman to know that this is no longer their grandmothers'' generation - there''s no need to just accept whatever comes their way. Vitality, zest and, yes, a sexy outlook on life are within every woman''s reach.THE HOT GUIDE TO A COOL, SEXY MENOPAUSE is an extension of what Nurse Barb offers her own patients - which is relatable information, easy-to-understand explanations and a varied menu of options. The author doesn''t believe in telling women what to do when the hormonal roller coaster of menopause presents a challenge. Instead, she believes in helping women find their own best path for total health.Menopause isn''t the end, nor is it something to be endured like a root canal. Menopause is a new beginning and it can be one of the most rewarding times in a woman''s life. There''s a great deal to look forward to during this part of the journey and beyond. Nurse Barb provides a wealth of advice to guide readers along their way. Each chapter of the book covers a different aspect of the menopause. Also, included are true-life stories about women who have experienced the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges of menopause and how they navigated this journey, growing stronger, more empowered and healthier. A cool, sexy menopause is just a read away!

The Sexless Marriage Fix, by doctors Robert Fleisher and Roberta Foss-Morgan, is the book that gets everyone talking about a problem no one is talking about: sexless marriage. Unfortunately, it¿s an intimate problem that is nearing epidemic proportions. But what many don¿t realize is that there are real solutions, and it all begins with a blood test! In this eye-opening book, the authors reveal:¿ ?the true causes of the decline in the nature and frequency of sexual relations, including personal, behavioral, physical (including hormonal), psychological, or combined factors.¿ ??an intimate and straightforward discussion on male and female sexuality, including a frank exploration of aspects related to a decline in attraction unique to each gender. ¿ ??how to work through virtually any problem with a comprehensive program designed to restore harmonious feelings and increase intimacy.

One of the most important jobs parents have is to pass healthy eating and exercise habits on to their children. But parents are up against some formidable adversaries that are conspiring to keep their kids (and too often themselves) from getting the physical activity and nutritious foods their bodies need. As a result, American children (and adults!) are getting fatter and unhealthier with each passing year.In FAMILY FUN AND FITNESS, personal trainer and father, Knute Keeling, shows parents how to flex their creative muscles and start taking control of their family''s health. His approach to healthy weight and fitness, in this practical, easy-to-use guide suited to parents of young children, focuses on cultivating an early love of physical activity and wholesome, healthy foods. Keeling''s Fit Family Plan is packed with enjoyable ways to make good food and exercise a central, positive aspect of family life. The plan focuses on the formative years (from pre-conception to primary school-age kids) when the stage for optimum nutrition and fitness is being set. At each stage, Keeling tells us what foods and nutrients to promote and what to avoid, what age-appropriate activities to encourage and which to limit and what problems to expect and simple strategies to use for getting around them. For parents, in these same sections, Keeling includes nutritional advice and easy workout routines (with photos) that incorporate cardio, resistance and stretching movements to help pregnant mothers, new mums, and busy parents stay fit and best of all teach their children by their own good example.

This book shows readers how they can personally direct and monitor their own health and become proactive in optimizing their quality of life. Thanks to the latest advances in genetic science, one no longer has to be a victim of genetic inheritance.

The debate over the use of Embryonic stem cells and the questionable effectiveness of adult stem cells have led many scientists and clinicians to concentrate their energies on umbilical-cord-derived stem cells from healthy newborn babies. Amassing a very respectable track record in terms of safety and clinical utility, cord-blood stem cells can treat many diseases such as multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, stroke, diabetes, heart disease and certain degenerative eye disorders.

From the author of The Natural Foods Cookbook comes this guide to whole foods-quality protein from animal sources, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains?which have made it possible for humankind to survive, to be healthy, and to procreate through the millennia.