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Discusses the importance of ribose, a naturally occurring sugar produced in the body from glucose.

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With the health risks associated with conventional hormone-replacement therapy, women are searching for safe and effective ways to reduce hot flashes, prevent osteoporosis, and reduce the risk of heart disease during menopause. In this User's Guide, health writer Kathleen Barnes describes a variety of natural and safe options for navigating the biological changes that come with mid-life. She suggests vitamins, herbs, and other supplements that scientific studies have found helpful in easing a natural transition and for lowering the long-term risk of age related diseases.

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Hepatitis is a common causes of illness and death. Many types of hepatitis are caused by viruses, whereas other types result from the liver being overwhelmed by toxins, including alcohol and drugs. In this User's Guide, Dr. MacKay describes the most common forms of hepatitis, their causes, and ways to reduce your risk of contracting or developing them. He also describes vitamins, herbs, and other supplements that can help you reduce symptoms of hepatitis, including elevated liver enzymes, so you can lead a healthier life.

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The yoga exercises in the book are based on Hatha yoga for exercise and relaxation, and Kalari yoga for preparing the mind and body for meditation. The physical, mental, health, and Ayurvedic benefits of each asana (yoga posture) are clearly explained. In short, "The Power of Yoga provides readers with all they need to know not only to perform the postures well, but also to understand their underlying purpose and what benefits to expect.

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Covering a wide range of popular alternative medicine and health issues, User's Guides are written by leading experts and science writers and are designed to answer the consumer's basic questions about disease, conventional and alternative therapies, and individual dietary supplements.

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In this User's Guide, nutrition author RoseMarie Gionta Alfieri describes the most important supplements for improving mood, reducing irritability, and preventing depression. Among these supplements are the B-complex vitamins, GABA, and St. John's wort. These and other nutrients have been shown scientifically to help people deal effectively with stress.

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Pilates is one of the most effective forms of exercise for improving stamina, coordination, strength, general health, vitality, and concentration. This book brings this unique system of exercise into the reader's own home. Full-color illustrations throughout.

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In this overview of the most popular herbs, Hyla Cass, M.D., describes the top ten herbal supplements. Among them are echinacea to boost the immune system during cold and flu season, ginseng to increase energy levels, St. John's wort to elevate mood, and saw palmetto to prevent prostate disease. Dr. Cass also provides clear guidelines for how to safely use herbal remedies.

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Pain is the number-one reason American visit their doctors, Back pain, muscle aches, arthritis affect millions of people daily, limiting their activities and costing billions in medical care. Much of this suffering is unnecessary. Where It Hurts and Why can help readers take charge of their pain and become proactive in their own recovery. Individual chapters provide detailed recommendations for specific areas of the body, and also instructions for immediate treatment of acute pain.

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Maitake mushrooms have long been prized in Japan for their medicinal properties. For maintaining immunity and healing a variety of acute conditions, maitake mushrooms are highly versatile and highly effective. Even more powerfully healing is the maitake-based superimmune product, formulated and patented by Dr. Hiroaki Nanba of Japan's Kobe Pharmaceutical University, MaitakeGold 404. MaitakeGold 404 fights cancer by: protecting healthy cells from becoming cancerous helping prevent metastasis of cancer from one area of the body to another slowing or stopping growth of tumors ameliorating side effects of chemotherapy, while boosting its positive effects

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An estimated 40 million Americans-and countless others around the world-suffer from allergies and allergylike symptoms. Many of these symptoms can be reduced through dietary changes and taking nutritional supplements. This User's Guide to Natural Allergy Relief explains allergies in simple terms, as well as the steps you can take to ease your symptoms.

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Millions of people have elevated blood levels of cholesterol, a major risk factor for coronary heart disease. Yet many supplements and foods can effectively - and safely - reduce cholesterol levels. This User's Guide to Policosanol and Other Natural Ways to Lower Cholesterol explains what you have to do to reduce your risk of heart disease.

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Nearly everyone seems confused about dietary fats. Not all fats are bad for your health. In fact, some fats are essential for optimal health. This User's Guide to Good Fats and Bad Fats helps you understand the difference. You'll learn how to avoid unhealthy fats hidden in many foods, while learning about the benefits of good fats.

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Your body is a highly complex machine and you are in control - or should be. How you manage your body, how you take care of it, and how well you know it will determine how well and how long you survive. Peak Performance draws from the fields of kinetics, biomechanics and physiology. The authors present a highly systematic approach to life that will bring you to a much higher level of comfort, satisfaction and accomplishment. You'll actually experience a sense of exhilaration as you learn to eat walk and breathe in ways that can avoid negative environmental impact.

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Explains everything you need to know to make this nutrient work for you.

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Throughout the world -- in China, Japan, Cuba, Canada, Russia, and more -- healing therapies using oxygen, ozone, and hydrogen peroxide are commonly used to treat a wide array of diseases, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, and arthritis. However, in the United States, where the mainstream medical community is dependent upon funding from the pharmaceutical industry for research and medical training, these highly effective and relatively inexpensive therapies have been largely ignored. Dr. Pavel Yutsis, medical director of the CAM Institute for Integrative Therapies, has been using these biooxidative techniques for more than twenty years, since beginning his career in his native Russia. In Oxygen to the Rescue, Dr. Yutsis explains the difference between oxygenation and oxidation, and describes the four main types of oxygen therapy -- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy, Ozone Therapy, and Photoluminescence, or Ultraviolet Irradiation of Blood (UVIB) -- and how these therapies are administered. Dr. Yutsis also discusses conventional uses versus experimental uses for each of these therapies. For example, HBOT is typically used by mainstream medicine to promote healing of burns and skin grafts, as well as to treat carbon dioxide poisoning and smoke inhalation. However, HBOT has healing potential beyond its conventional applications, such as in the treatment of stroke and vascular dementia. Oxygen to the Rescue provides both the findings of scientific research and anecdotal evidence demonstrating that these underused therapies deserve to be acknowledged among frontline medicine in the United States.

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Explains what you need to know when using coenzyme Q10 to boost your health.

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Building on the tremendous interest in health, alternative medicine, and nutritional supplementation, the User's Guide to Nutritional Supplements Series is designed to answer the consumer's basic questions about diseases, conventional and alternative therapies, and individual dietary supplements.Written by leading experts and science writers, The User's Guide to Nutritional Supplements Series covers a range of popular alternative medicine and health issues, including specific major diseases, alternative therapies, and vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other nutritional supplements.The User's Guide to St. John's Wort describes the herb's traditional uses and the remarkable science demonstrating its benefits in treating depression.

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Explains the benefits of good breathing and presents step-by-step directions for breathing exercises and techniques, amply illustrated with photos and diagrams.

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Learn how to use herbs to prevent disease, enhance health and well-being, increase the ability to cope with stress, and slow down the aging process.

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People are often dissatisfied with the success of their exercise programmes or activities, but they may simply have been the wrong programmes for their muscular structure. Exercise For Your Muscle Type eliminates this frustration by showing readers how they are built and by helping them put together an appropriate personalised comprehensive exercise programme. With a better understanding of ones own body, anyone can achieve his or her fitness goals more quickly.

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Books about health and nutrition often recommend keeping a daily record of various types of information-from possible food reactions, morning body temperature, activities, and mood and energy levels. No matter what one needs to keep track of, or even if one simply wants to jot down some thoughts, "Your Daily Diary & Health Journal" provides the necessary space. As users write in their journals, they will be presented with helpful health tips and inspirational thoughts from great minds. Journal pages are not dated so there's no need to worry about skipping a day! "Your Daily Diary & Health Journal" also makes a great gift for family or friends, and for all occasions, including birthdays, wedding showers, births, graduations, confirmations, holidays, or just to say thank you.

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One of the most common questions Dr. Michael A. Smith hears from people is: "I eat a pretty healthy diet. Do I really need to take supplements?" His answer is always a resounding "Yes!" And there is a very good reason. In THE SUPPLEMENT PYRAMID, Dr. Smith covers the many reasons why even the healthiest diets fall short in terms of supplying the optimal amount of nutrients we need not just to survive, but, also, to thrive. However, with such a staggering amount of choices on the market, it's easy to become overwhelmed. That's where THE SUPPLEMENT PYRAMID enters the picture. Like traditional food pyramids that help us design and follow a healthy diet, THE SUPPLEMENT PYRAMID is an educational tool that can be personalised to meet anyone's specific nutritional needs. With its three-tiered plan-foundational, personalisation and optimisation levels-THE SUPPLEMENT PYRAMID helps readers design a nutritional regime that meets their unique needs. Step-by-step instructions and detailed medical quizzes, along with useful information about blood testing, help readers determine the most important nutritional supplements for their bodies-and this becomes an ideal personalised menu from which to choose. Knowing which supplements to take is only half the battle. Purchasing high-quality nutritional supplements in essential for success and, therefore, Dr. Smith covers all of the information readers need to know to be sure they are making the best investment in their health. Written in easy-to-understand language and providing a wealth of vital information, THE SUPPLEMENT PYRAMID will put all the questions to rest so we can each move toward an optimal personalised supplement regime.

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The author explores both ways in which homeopathic remedies are used and the philosophy behind their use in a manner that is at once clear, concise, and entertaining. This is the one book that can answer all of your questions about homeopathic medicine - most important, "Will it work for me?"

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In THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DIET, author. Kelly Wright. details Franklin's lifetime and diet principles. Recipes for his favourite foods are followed by sample meal plans and the Appendix contains seventy-five recipes from Thomas Tryon's 1691 book, reputed to be the first vegetarian cookbook ever written. In her genuinely groundbreaking new book on Ben Franklin's superb habits for health and longevity, author, Kelly Wright, points out there's a lot about Franklin you probably don't know, starting with the fact that people's firmly implanted image of him as obese is not at all representative. The more accurate portrait of Franklin on the front cover of this book was painted when the remarkably gifted father of his country-a publisher, statesman, diplomat, scientist, inventor and all-round original creative thinker, a true Renaissance man-was forty-five-years-old and had a tall, lean, muscular physique, the same body he had for most of his life, right into his seventies. Mens sana in corpore sano - a healthy mind in a healthy body-precisely expresses Franklin's core values regarding his person. He firmly believed in and practised, regular exercise-leaping was one of his favourite workouts-and he was rigorously abstemious when it came to food and alcohol. Franklin's long health life was most probably a result of how he chose to live and a case can even be made that, besides his genes and natural brilliance, Benjamin Franklin was able to do so many things so well because of his exceptional style of living. It didn't weight him down and, unlike many in his century; he wasn't walking around in a stupor from excessively heavy meats and fats, not to mention intemperate alcohol consumption. His eating and exercising habits were light-years ahead of his time and when he passed away at eighty-four; his lifespan was almost twice that of his contemporaries. Imagine the ripple effect if Franklin hadn't followed a sober diet and had been a drunk or died of disease at age forty-two like the average man of that time. References, a list of Resources, and an Index complete this cutting-edge book that, beyond diet, presents Franklin's precepts, sage advice and special viewpoint on living.

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More waiting rooms are filled these days with highly informed medical consumers seeking to partner with their doctors. They want to explore all promising treatments, both mainstream and alternative. To physicians, these patients seem needy and demanding. They expect a lot of attention, but are all too quick to question authority and battle doctors for control of their medical treatment. To patients, though, physicians can come off as stodgy, even arrogant. Many patients neglect to mention the alternative treatments they are using for fear of disapproval. Some walk away entirely from mainstream medicine. The unfortunate pattern in each case is the same: miscommunication and missed opportunities. Patients do not receive the best care available to them and doctor-patient relationships fall far short of the caring and mutually satisfying exchanges they could be. HOW TO TALK WITH YOUR DOCTOR is a book for patients and doctors alike. It arms patients with the tools and knowledge they need to communicate better with physicians about using the best high-tech and alternative treatments. At the same time, it helps doctors balance their scepticism of complementary and alternative approaches with open-mindedness. Part One looks at how doctors are trained, what practicing medicine is really like, and why so many physicians still resist non conventional approaches. It also examines at how growing interest in alternative treatments is changing the practice of medicine and how it might change even further-for the better. Part Two offers a blueprint for patients and doctors for maintaining optimal health and dealing with chronic illness. It then explores complementary and conventional options for preventing and treating specific conditions. Separate resource sections for patients and doctors list products, websites, and organizations that can help promote better dialogue and medical collaboration so patients receive the most effective therapies medicine has to offer.

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Reiki is the Japanese word for universal life energy and in this important book authors, Muller and Gunther, explain how this remarkable healing method sends energy through the hands of a practitioner into the body of a receiver. Reiki healing works on all levels: physical, spiritual and emotional. It removes barriers, balances chakras, rebuilds harmony, encourages self-healing to strengthen health and recharge energy and flows in an unlimited quantity. In sum, it is an immeasurable gift. Dr. Mikao Usui rediscovered this lost healing art in the late nineteenth century. After learning that Buddha had the power to heal, he spent years searching for any original Buddhist writings that contained the key to healing. Finally, Usui located the formula, the symbols and the description of how the Buddha healed written down in a 2500-year-old Sanskrit document by one of Buddha's disciples and he set out on a long, successful quest to turn this new-found wisdom from the Buddha into the power to heal. In the Usui system of Reiki, the healing energy effortlessly transmits from one person to another organism through the touch of hands. Reiki hands radiate healing energy at any time, in any place and a person schooled in Reiki is not just a channel for healing, but becomes part of Reiki's universal life energy. The authors have written chapters on the uses of Reiki for people, animals, plants, objects, food and drink, as well as its support for other forms of therapy and healing. There are drawings, photographs and a number of testimonials from those who have been successfully treated with Reiki. In addition, the book contains addresses of where to learn more about Reiki training, a References section listing helpful books and an index.

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With an engaging and easily accessible style, health writer, Victoria Dolby Toews, helps mums navigate their new life after the arrival of a baby. Like a road map to the altered terrain of life once a baby becomes part of the family, LIFE AFTER BABY touches on key aspects of a woman's life to help readers redefine themselves in a healthy way as they adjust to a myriad of post-baby changes - body and soul. Filled with sensible, sound and realistic advice - grounded in the latest research - LIFE AFTER BABY offers an array of down-to-earth tips on addressing issues new mothers grapple with every day, such as: · Losing the baby weight · How to supercharge your nutrition · Fitting exercise into your daily routine · Rediscovering beauty basics · Reviving your passion · Fighting fatigue · Overcoming stress The author's comprehensive guidebook for new - and longtime - mums, LIFE AFTER BABY brings a welcome measure of honesty and sanity to the discussion of how women can rediscover and reclaim their health, their verve and their joie de vivre after a new baby joins their family.

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Accompanied by success stories, this modern, no-holds-barred resource features a proven nutritional program that dispels common diet myths involving the food pyramid, water, low-carbohydrate foods, protein, and much more. Original.

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With this revised and expanded update of the 1982 classic 'The Sugar Trap', Beatrice Trum Hunter, noted writer on food issues, brings us invaluable help for avoiding "the sweetener trap." She exposes facts about today's many sweeteners - from aspartame to stevia, sucralose and xylitol. With careful research and well-weighed advice, Hunter tells why you should limit all added sugars. With awareness, you can do it, despite misleading labeling, sly marketing tactics and vague federal recommendations for sweetener intake that reflect research bias and strong pressures from sweetener interests.

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Baseball is one of the few truly global sports. This book is about how to get your body in better shape to play the best baseball of your life. Eating right, taking the right supplements and engaging in a proper training regimen all contribute to our overall baseball performance. The game of baseball is played with the entire body. No swing or throw comes from one muscle - the whole body is generating movement and in turn creates power or speed. So, the entire body has to be effectively strengthened in order for you to be the best player possible. Balance in a weight-training program is critical to performance and injury prevention. The comprehensive training programme in this book includes the following: · Interval training for proper conditioning · Drills for increasing "baseball speed" · Training schedules for off-season, pre-season, and during season · Baseball-specific weight training The book provides healthy eating tips, in general and also for game days. Sports supplements to enhance baseball performance are discussed; with an emphasis on safety and restorative measures (whirlpools, massages, rehabilitation) may be added to help the athlete reach the highest level of achievement. There's also advice on how athletes can safely gain or lose weight.

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Countless numbers of people turn to their cups of coffee in the mornings to get them going. Caffeine gives them that burst of energy and the mental edge they need to make the most of their day. Others use caffeine to boost sports performance and even as a weight-loss aid. Now, the benefits of coffee are being enhanced-not in another pill, but in that very same cup so many of us enjoy. It's called functional coffee. In this book, readers will discover various blends of java that contain health-promoting and performance-enhancing nutraceuticals.

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World-famous bodybuilder, Steve Michalik - Mr. America, Mr. USA, Mr. Universe - has put a lifetime of knowledge and skill into this powerful new book. His extensive background has led him to develop the concept for his Atomic Fitness System, which utilizes the basic theories of Physics - energy, matter, space, and time - to help people change their physiques in the shorted time possible.

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The information in Healthy Solutions can help readers maintain and enhance their own health. Readers will come to understand how natural medicine views health, disease, and healing. Also, how to interpret the body's reaction to illness, and become familiar with self-care remedies for more than 50 health conditions. Explains how to use homopathic tissue salts for treating symptoms, and how to master the therapeutic uses of herbs, spices, and foods.

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The latest research shows that it is possible to slow down the aging process and reduce the risk of age-related degenerative diseases. In this User's Guide, two leading health writers describe the scientific research and the steps you can take to improve energy levels, sharpen the mind, and turn back the biological clock.

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With Generic Alternatives to Prescription Drugs, consumers will be able to: - Quickly identify generic alternatives to brand-name prescription drugs- Compare high-priced brand drugs to lower-cost generic medicines- Reduce out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs- Learn tips for communicating more effectively with doctors and pharmacists

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This is an easy-to-follow diet for losing weight, stabilizing blood sugar and insulin and reducing the risk of diabetes.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a mysterious illness in which the large intestine fails to function normally. Its causes are not fully understood and treatments have often been ineffective. Now Jonathan Berkowitz uses cutting edge research to provide a compelling and effective approach to treating this complex illness. Using the best of conventional and natural therapies the author shows how an individualised programme - treating all the underlying causes - is the best way to heal IBS. · Food allergies and intolerances can aggravate IBS symptoms but changing your diet and including more fibre can bring relief · The severity of IBS is greatly affected by the emotions so psychological interventions including stress reduction may provide a great deal of relief for those with IBS · A number of vitamins minerals and herbs have proved remarkably effective in relieving the discomfort of irritable bowel · There are safe alternatives to drugs. Alternative therapies such as acupuncture biofeedback and hypnotherapy can provide effective natural approaches to IBS · Research has found that starting an exercise programme can also be of great benefit to those with irritable bowel · Conventional drugs may be necessary for symptom relief so the author alerts you to the pros and cons of a wide array of pharmaceuticals

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Normal breathing indoors and outside may also involve inhaling PCBs, soot, ozone, formaldehyde, radon, radiation, or asbestos fibrils, among other substances. This book is important reading for everyone who wants to know how air quality relates to health and how it can be improved in their personal environments.

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Millions of people suffer from chronic depression, and millions more cope with "down days." But diet, natural light, and many supplements can improve mood and well-being. This User's Guide to Natural Remedies for Depression describes the easy steps you can take to improve your mood and conquer depression.

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In the months following the September 11 attacks, world leaders began a flurry of attempts to muzzle the press. Some governments prevented journalists from covering anti-US demonstrations or criticizing US policies. Others opportunistically adopted the rhetoric of the war on terrorism to justify repressive measures against the media. Still other leaders took a cue from the tactics used by the US military in Afghanistan to keep the press away from the battlefield.

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Building on the tremendous interest in health, alternative medicine, and nutritional supplementation, the User's Guide to Nutritional Supplements Series is designed to answer the consumer's basic questions about diseases, conventional and alternative therapies, and individual dietary supplements.Written by leading experts and science writers, The User's Guide to Nutritional Supplements Series covers a range of popular alternative medicine and health issues, including specific major diseases, alternative therapies, and vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other nutritional supplements.The User's Guide to Vitamins & Minerals explains how these remarkable nutrients can make a big difference in your health.

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Our bodies need the right amount of blood flow to keep our hearts pumping, our legs moving and our brains functioning. Good circulation is clearly critical to our existence. Over our lifetime, our veins absorb a lot of wear and tear - excess weight, sedentary lifestyles, dietary indiscretions, pregnancy and other factors can cause veins to swell and bulge, break and leak, while contributing to spider and varicose veins, haemorrhoids, leg ulcers and many other vein problems. By middle age, half of us will manifest some type of vein condition. Standard treatments include lubricants, warm baths and other less effective procedures or laser surgery and sclerotherapy injections, which, although highly successful, come with side effects. Yet a safe, natural and effective solution is right under our nose. In the rind of the trillions of sweet oranges we consume each year, there is a little known vein-protecting, anti-inflammatory bioflavonoid called diosmin. Backed by clinical research, this citrus bioflavonoid has been recommended by European doctors to treat circulatory and vascular conditions for more than thirty years! HEALTH BENEFITS DERIVED FROM SWEET ORANGES discusses the eight most common vein complications: varicose veins, haemorrhoids, diabetes, leg ulcers, ankle swelling, capillary fragility, leg cramps and phlebitis (inflammation of a vein) For each condition the reader will learn what causes it, what damages it inflicts on the vein, its physical signs and symptoms and nitty-gritty details from clinical studies proving the diosmin promotes strong veins, healthy legs and sound circulation.

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Dr Joel Berman uses his broad medical experience as a surgeon to focus on alternative, preventive approaches to conquering cancer. Acknowledging that alternative cancer-prevention was an unfamiliar subject prior to his extensive research in this area, he was surprised to learn that no less than 80-85 percent of all cancers result from conditions over which most people have a significant degree of control, with heritage and genes accounting only for the remaining 15-20 percent. He, also, came to understand that 90 percent of all cancers can be attributed to environmental factors. Always using a scientific approach, Dr. Berman believes that the way to combat and conquer cancer is by combining the best of both alternative and conventional treatments to achieve an optimum outcome. Part 1 begins with the history of the disease, then answers the question, What is Cancer? by briefly defining its biology. Also discussed are the causes of cancer, what is meant by cancer prevention and an overview of diagnostic methods, medical treatments and complementary/alternative treatments. Also included are support groups, cancer centres, clinical trials and research organisations. In Part 2, he lists more than thirty types of cancer by their location in the body and adds children's cancers as a special, separate category. For each cancer, which he classifies in one of five umbrella groups, he includes advice on prevention and complementary methods, including diet and natural substances, along with standard medical and surgical management. Part 3 discusses cancer-related emergencies and the final Part 4 is a mixed bag of all the possible conditions that can occur around the cancer. The back of the book includes a Glossary, References, Book and Website Resources, and an Index. For all cancer-related matters, you can't do better than choosing this voluminous publication.

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Searching for true wellness? Start with the gut. Though most of us rarely think about that organ, unless we're among the millions of people who have gastrointestinal problems each year, the gut is the source of many seemingly unrelated physical and mental disorders - such as kidney stones, asthma, a ruptured abdominal aorta and even cancer or a heart attack. Most people assume everything's fine until something hurts. But by then the trouble has been brewing a long time. To be really health savvy, we need to understand the role the gut plays in health, which goes far beyond digestion and begin taking care of it. Steven Lamm proposes a three-step plan he calls The Gut Solution that works in tandem with every other part of the body. The first step is the 'Gut-Smart Eating Plan' that focuses on natural foods like raw vegetables and whole grains, which contain live digestive enzymes that maximise absorption of nutrients and aid regularity. The second step is 'Detoxification,' which is sorely needed to cleanse the injurious effects of living in a highly polluted environment. Dr. Lamm shows readers how to purge the gut of toxins by drinking more water, cutting stress, exercising more, sleeping better, taking special supplements and eliminating addictive substances. The third step is Restoring the gut to full function by repopulating it with enzymes needed as the ageing process decreases our finite stores and with probiotics and prebiotics that supply essential bacteria. A gut-check questionnaire helps identify problem areas so you can customise each step of the plan to your specific needs. No matter when you make changes in your life, you can still reap the benefits of bolstering your gut, reinvigorating its digestive and immune capabilities, and boosting your overall health. As Dr. Lamm writes: "If you start caring for your gut right now.you'll not only avoid or reverse many debilitating and life-threatening conditions, but you'll also achieve your full vitality and vibrancy. In other words, you'll enjoy true wellness. Guaranteed."

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Food allergies affect millions of people including children and currently there are no known 'cures' for these allergic reactions. The eight primary food allergies are to milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish, though someone may, also, be allergic to medication. Even trace amounts of a food allergen can cause a reaction. Symptoms like breathing difficulties, trouble swallowing, fainting or sharp increase in heart rate usually show up within minutes of exposure, though some take several hours or even twenty-four hours. So early identification and strict avoidance of known food allergens are essential to prevent serious health consequences. Schwartz recommends observing children carefully for patterns and discussing them with your paediatrician. A colicky baby might be allergic to milk or a nappy rash might show up every time after an infant eats eggs. Skin and blood tests are essential for a definitive diagnosis. After Schwartz details the obvious and hidden sources of the eight main types of food allergies and shares savvy allergen-avoidance techniques, she devotes five chapters to various challenges and how to cope with them, in schools and restaurants, on public transport and other enclosed spaces and during family holidays. Another chapter is chock-full of recipes like chewy granola bars, made without nuts or wheat and homemade vanilla ice cream, made without milk. Besides providing a wealth of helpful advice, Schwartz's overall message is supportive and positive: "It's absolutely possible to live a full, active life with your food allergies."

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A realistic, compassionate, supportive guide to living positively with a disease that is usually portrayed in depressing terms. Drawing on her own experience and that of others with early onset Parkinson's, the author combines clear information about the symptoms and treatments with practical strategies for adapting to the challenges of life with the disease.

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In his latest book, Frank Murray, delves into the prostate and its potential for problems. Although prostate cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, there is an admitted lack of clinical data available on the topic. Despite this slight drawback, however, Murray has managed to unearth valuable research material on every conceivable aspect of the prostate. This venerable author has once again accomplished what he does so well: meticulously researching and stringing together clinical studies that give scientific underpinning to the methods and treatments he espouses and putting them into a cogent, easily accessible narrative. How to Prevent Prostate Problems defines exactly what the prostate is and how it is vulnerable to such diseases as benign prostatic hyperplasia, cancer, and prostatitis, and then gives tips on how to prevent, or, if that's not an option, correctly diagnose and discuss what treatments there are. As there are no magic bullets, this can be tricky, so both you and your doctor need to thoroughly understand the choices for treating these maladies.To illustrate some of the methods available, Murray has included case histories of men whose various prostate conditions have been successfully treated in different ways. Vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other supplements to help counter prostate irregularities are each given a comprehensive section, as are environmental hazards. The specter of vasectomies possibly causing prostate cancer is also discussed. The back of the book contains an excellent glossary of terms, a list of helpful resources, and an index.

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