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In this extremely thorough book, acupuncture is shown to be the avenue to feeling younger and living longer. Acupuncture releases a natural energy that can alleviate even longstanding health conditions, including asthma, bronchitis, drug or alcohol abuse, gastritis, headaches, hypertension or strokes. Dr. Xu continues the narrative with a discussion of how acupuncture works, what illnesses and conditions are most responsive to it and which treatments are approved or recommended by physicians and health organisations. The book contains research on acupuncture and advice from both authors on selecting an acupuncturist, chapters on the theories that make up Traditional Chinese Medicine, including the yin/yang theory, the five elements theory and the Meridians. Also included are case histories of people whose conditions have been cured or greatly alleviated. There are detailed tables and photos of acupuncture points for every one of the conditions discussed and case histories, also, include tips for the reader that can include acupressure points corresponding to the demonstrated acupuncture points in this chapter. In the back of the book, there are tips for practitioners listed by chapters, a glossary of terms and a reference section. This valuable, information-packed guide elaborates on how Dr. Xu administers the most effective acupuncture techniques to obtain maximum benefits. Anyone who is either thinking of commencing acupuncture or is actually undergoing treatment will find it well worth the time to peruse MAGIC NEEDLES.

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This User's Guide describes the nature of thyroid disorders, natural thyroid-replacement hormones, and the important role of supplemental vitamins and minerals for thyroid function.

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This User's Guide advises readers on the many beneficial supplements for reducing pain. These pain-relieving supplements include fish oils, B vitamins, glucosamine, MSM and more traditional homeopathic remedies. The authors also describe how life's stresses can exacerbate pain, and offer simple pain-reducing exercises and stretches.

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Lyme disease is caused by a bacterial infection transmitted by a tick bite and is best treated early with antibiotics. However, many people suffer from chronic relapsing Lyme disease, which can cause a variety of physical and psychiatric symptoms: recurrent fever, fatigue, muscle and joint stiffness, poor coordination, lightheadedness, mood swings, and depression. In the User's Guide, health authors James Gormley and Caren Feingold Tishfield, R.D., explain how to best avoid Lyme disease and how to benefit from safe treatments.

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People suffering from atypical depression typically don't respond to common antidepressants. Moreover, monomine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI's), which have been used as a treatment have such dangerous side effects that they are rarely used. Dr. McLeod discovered that atypical depression is triggered by insulin resistance, a condition in which the body does not respond to insulin efficiently, and that supplemental chromium, a trace mineral needed by the body to help insulin work properly, could bring fast, safe, effective relief in people who had suffered from depression for as long as twenty or thirty years.

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In this primer, the authors introduce readers to the top ten natural therapies so they can determine which therapy is best for them.

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Covering a wide range of popular alternative medicine and health issues, User' 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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Carnosine, one of the most powerful antioxidant nutrients ever discovered, can rev up the immune system, fight inflammatory diseases, speed healing of wounds, and enhance recovery from surgery. Supported by hundreds of scientific studies, carnosine is now emerging as one of the key anti-aging nutrients, capable of slowing down the aging process. Marie Moneysmith explains everything readers need to know about carnosine supplements, including how and when to take them.

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Many vitamins, dietary supplements, and herbs can greatly reduce cold and flu symptoms and shorten the duration of colds-if you begin taking them at the first sign of an infection. In this User's Guide, Laurel Vukovic, MSW, describes the most important natural ways of fighting off colds and flus, including the use of such venerable herbs as echinacea, goldenseal, and elderberry.

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In this informative new book, Dr Emily Kane sets out to banish the current myths about menopause, making the important point that menopause is not a disease condition that requires medical intervention. It is instead, she says, a natural transition to be approached as a new type of freedom. Dr Kane believes that menopause is a gift that allows many of us to live more years. This book is her roadmap for women, to help them navigate their way into, through, and out the other side of menopause - all the while in radiant health.

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This book examines how genetic engineering is radically changing our food at great risk to human health and the environment. Why are scientists genetically altering foods? Are they safe? Why arent genetically engineered foods labelled as such? Author Ken Roseboro addresses these and other issues concerning genetically altered foods, and explains why organic foods are practical and safe alternatives to this risky technology.

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The quality of your food depends on the quality of the soil in which it is grown. Is organically produced food superior to conventionally grown food? How do earthworms and trace minerals benefit soil, and the food and feed grown on it? How do intentionally applied fertilizers, pesticides, and sludge, as well as inadvertent contaminants, affect soil? This book is important reading for understanding how quality soil relates to good health.

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The average person eats one-half cup of sugar a day, more than is recommended for the average person, particularly people who suffer from diabetes, insulin resistance, and Syndrome X. Unlike sugar, xylitol does not require insulin to be metabolized. Xylitol is an all-natural sugar substitute derived from birch tree bark or from corncobs. It is teaspoon-for-teaspoon as sweet as sugar, and has the added quality of binding to saliva, leaving a sweet taste lingering in the mouth. Fran Gare explains the health benefits of using xylitol rather than sugar, aspartame, saccharin, sorbitol, or mannitol.

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By middle age, men often start experiencing the early signs of prostate disease. Backed up by extensive research, the herb saw palmetto can prevent and reverse many cases of prostate disease. This is a User's Guide to this self-help supplement.

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In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Alexander G. Schauss explains the relationship between stress, insulin resistance and glucose intolerance to disordered eating, compulsive eating, and the resultant overweight or obesity - including the 'apple-shaped' paunch, called 'intra-abdominal fat', that can be a direct result of life's stresses leading to excess levels of the hormone cortisol.

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Vitamin C can reduce your risk of developing cancer and heart disease, improve your mood and energy levels, and even lessen cold and flu symptoms. The problem is that many people simply do not get enough vitamin C from their diets. This work explains the health benefits of this essential nutrient and how it can enhance 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 Vitamin E explains this remarkable vitamin's benefits and how you can easily put it to work for you.

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Explains how these supplements can help you overcome the pain of arthritis.

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Like traditional food pyramids that help us design and follow a healthy diet, the Supplement Pyramid is an educational tool that can be personalized to meet anyone's specific nutritional needs.

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Most people's diets are woefully inadequate for providing proper nutrition. Even good diets fail to deliver sufficient levels of nutrients. The Vitamin Cure book series highlights the safe and clinically effective use of vitamin supplements for a variety of illnesses. Research continues to prove the immense value of vitamins for maintaining health and fighting disease. The Vitamin Cure books, written by authors who are recognised experts in their field, deliver authoritative, up-to-date and practical information on taking vitamins for particular health problems. Those that think that they are not affected by digestive issues may consider them less serious than many other health problems. This is far from the case, as those who suffer from them can report. And digestive health has a direct impact on many, very serious illnesses aside from those directly apparent, such as indigestion, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and ulcers. Digestive health is critical to your health in general and has a direct impact on all of the systems and organs in your body. This readable guidebook will assist anyone suffering from digestive issues or those who just want to make sure that they are providing optimal nutrition to their bodies. It explains the major digestive systems, describes their structure and functions, discusses the health problems that can develop in each system and their causes and addresses available medical treatments. It covers a wide range of problems from canker sores to GERD, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, gluten allergies, and gallstones to cancer and more. The focus is to give readers straightforward, clear explanations on how and when to treat digestive issues with healthy, natural nutrition and vitamin therapies.

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Most people's diets are woefully inadequate for providing proper nutrition. Even good diets fail to deliver sufficient levels of nutrients. The Vitamin Cure book series highlights the safe and clinically effective use of vitamin supplements for a variety of illnesses. Research continues to prove the immense value of vitamins for maintaining health and fighting disease. The Vitamin Cure books, written by authors who are recognised experts in their field, deliver authoritative, up-to-date and practical information on taking vitamins for particular health problems. Most paediatricians are so certain of what is "proper" care that they are super-sensitive about a parent telling them (or even suggesting) what to do. This is where this book is truly different - it is written by a paediatrician who actively supports empowering parents and who, also, strongly advocates nutritional medicine for babies and small children. THE VITAMIN CURE FOR INFANT AND TODDLER HEALTH PROBLEMS provides commonsense approaches to many of the problems parents face with young children. Topics include colic, ear infections, diarrhoea, fever, breastfeeding, solid foods, respiratory infections and flu, nappy rash, fretfulness, allergies, SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome), pertussis (whooping cough) and a clear-cut, holistic discussion of vaccinations. Plus, the book discusses paediatric visits, child rearing, vitamin supplements, high-dose vitamin C therapy and much, much more. Common sense, let's-use-fewer-drugs healthcare worked back when Dr. Campbell was first in practice-and it works now. This book favours a three-tiered approach for healthier children: (1) Good diet and a multivitamin, at a minimum; (2) Special dietary considerations and vitamin supplements for special needs and (3) appropriately high orthomolecular doses of nutrients when there is illness. Say Dr. Campbell: "I learned valuable things from the genius doctor I first practised with about calming children, and parents. I always attempted to determine the reason for crying and treated accordingly, without drugs." Here is the much-awaited sequel to Drs. Ralph Campbell and Andrew W. Saul's very popular previous work, The Vitamin Cure for Children's Health Problems.

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It is estimated that at any given time almost half the adult population is dieting. Unfortunately, research shows that people who diet regularly are more likely to experience weight gain. Clearly, weight loss alone is not the key to long-lasting fitness. But neither is exercise. Most people who begin an exercise programme drop out after just a short time. Our ancestors were fit out of necessity; they didn't have to work at it. And that's why most diets and exercise programmes are not successful in the long term. We just aren't hardwired for rigid exercise routines and restrictive dieting. Fortunately, there is a simple way to achieve lasting overall fitness and, in HARDWIRED FOR FITNESS, John Ivy and Robert Portman explain that because the body is naturally inclined to be fit, there is no good reason for anyone to be overweight or out of shape. Everything a person needs for optimal fitness is stored within his or her DNA and all it takes is learning how to turn on the circuits. As readers will discover in HARDWIRED FOR FITNESS, the fitness circuitry in the human body is a remarkable, integrated piece of engineering. This circuitry worked incredibly well for our ancestors, and it can work for anyone who implements a few simple measures to reconnect the circuitry. When these circuits are functioning in harmony, they can activate the body's metabolic machinery far more effectively and safer than any commercial product. All it takes is a minimal lifestyle change to reprogramme these switches and reconnect the circuits to give anyone the level of fitness he or she has always wanted.

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Dr. Vincent Giampapa, co-author of Younger Today, and his research team at Rutgers University nominated for a 2014 Nobel Prize in the area of Stem Cell Research. With this eye-opening book in hand, readers will learn to forget everything they think they know about aging and to stop blaming their genes for their health issues. There's no reason to live another day feeling tired and worn down. There's finally a natural way to recapture youth and YOUNGER TODAY provides the road map - no gadgets, gimmicks or unnatural solutions required. In YOUNGER TODAY, readers will discover the anti-aging secret that's been within our bodies all along: cellular health. When our body's cells are healthy, we're healthy and Dr. Vincent Giampapa and Carol Alt are here to show readers how to make it happen. With a medical doctor and supermodel as their guides, readers will tap into an all-natural, cell-boosting lifestyle that restores that youthful glow and minimises the signs of premature aging today. Filled with simple nutrition, exercise and meditation strategies that slow aging at its roots, YOUNGER TODAY is the ultimate resource for improved health at any age. Readers are urged to dive into YOUNGER TODAY to: · Learn what cell-healthy foods to eat and when to eat them · Discover the all-natural nutrients that can slow down aging · Discover an exercise routine that benefits the body in minutes · Learn why stress ages us and how to alleviate anxiety naturally · Look and feel younger now!

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With this new book of raw recipes from a leading advocate of the raw foods lifestyle, adopting a diet that truly nourishes the body and mind couldn't be easier. More than 150 outstanding recipes. An extensive introductory section covers all aspects of the raw lifestyle.

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Getting and staying in shape is neither quick nor easy. The secret to success is not about your daily calories or how often you're exercising. It's not about what gym you belong to, your age, your gender or how busy your day is. It's about a mind-set. It's about getting off your ass and feeling good about it. Marty Tuley shows everyone how to foster the habit of regular exercise. Everyone stores a large percentage of excess body weight on the stomach and hips. The Butt & Gut Programme focuses on those two areas, but it is an overall fitness regimen, not a "spot-reducing" programme. It's not magic, easy or quick. It's work, but only for 20 minutes, 6 days a week, for 120 days. It's an effective fitness programme that can fit into anyone's schedule. Marty lays out an exercise schedule built around squats for the butt, crunches and leg lifts for the gut, and running stairs for conditioning. It will improve your posture, coordination and balance, not to mention the effects on strength, power and conditioning. To keep it interesting, the book includes fifty different butt exercises and fifty different gut exercises. Marty also offers tips on how to adopt healthier eating habits. His "stair-step" approach to dieting makes it simple to incorporate better nutrition. The Butt & Gut Programme needs no weights, no dumbbells, no bench, no exercise balls, no bike and no treadmill. You can do the exercises anywhere - on the road, on vacation, in your office or in your bedroom. You need nothing for this programme but a pulse and an attitude, with Marty as your no-nonsense personal trainer.

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World-famous bodybuilder Steve Michalik - Mr. USA, Mr. America and M. Universe - and professional golf coach Michael Manavian team up and share their lifetime of knowledge and skill in this powerful new book, ATOMIC GOLF. Their numerous accomplishments and extensive experience led them to develop the concept for the Atomic Gold - a system that joins Michalik's undeniably effective methods of mind-body training with Manavian's unique techniques for creating the perfect golf swing. Be forewarned, this dynamic duo's approach destroys many PGA-perpetuated myths about the way golf is played and won! Michalik and Manavian firmly believe that a clear mind, a fit body and correct technique are equally important to success. The Atomic Gold System trains you to attain all three. Its method compresses the time, energy and training that it would normally take you to improve your game and propels you years' ahead without the detours or dead ends found with traditional instruction. You will be a better, more powerful golfer in a shorter period of time. This comprehensive guide to the psychological, physical, and technical aspects of learning to play golf to your full potential is clearly laid out with a section on each.

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Anyone who feels more tired than they should and winds up feeling fuzzy headed from eating so-called energy foods, will likely benefit from the several supplements that boost energy levels, which are discussed in this User's Guide. Coenzyme Q10, alpha-lipoic acid, and carnitine are vitamin-like nutrients, not stimulants. They work by helping the body burn the foods consumed for sustained energy. This User's Guide also offers eating tips to help readers maintain high energy levels and to avoid feeling tired after meals.

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Readers who are professional athletes, weight lifters, sports enthusiasts or people who are just beginning to work out, have all probably thought about using supplements to enhance training and prevent injuries. But one look at the supplement section at the health food store or at the gym may have caused second thoughts. There are so many sports supplements available today: protein powders, amino acids for muscle building, fat-burner nutrients and so on. You may have wondered do I really need to take supplements? Which ones should I take? And how do I know the good ones from the not-so-good ones? This book will help sort through the array of sports supplements and come up with a supplement regime to fit one's specific needs and goals. For the active person it is vital to maintain good nutrient intake to avoid basic nutritional deficiencies to help prevent injuries to promote the health of specific body systems and for training goals such as building muscle mass or burning fat. The SPORTS SUPPLEMENT BUYER'S GUIDE provides a unique integrated approach to supplementation for athletes. The book: · Stresses the importance of eating a healthy diet of whole foods · Outlines the essential nutrients for building a strong body · Details the supplements required for specific fitness goals: fat loss muscle building increased endurance and hormone control · Gives advice on selecting buying and taking supplements in order to reap the most benefits. · Provides supplement programs tailored to specific sports.

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This is the essential guide answering all of the key questions about every different kind of major bodywork therapy, including Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais Method, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Swedish Massage, Aromatherapy and more.

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The Organic Food Handbook examines an important trend and provides a concise, easy-to-follow guide to eating and buying organic food. It clearly explains what organic food is and how it is produced, and where to buy it at the most economical prices. The book, also, covers: how conventional food poses threats to our health and environment; why organic is a healthier, safer choice for us all; how organic certification ensure that organic food is produced to the highest standards; and, how the high costs of conventional foods are hidden in the subsidies we support. As this book shows, organic food clearly benefits our personal health as well as the environment. Eating organic contributes to a more sustainable world and a healthier future.

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In a completely revised and updated edition of his best-selling book, Marty Tuley presents a direct, unique, lifestyle-changing programme for weight-loss success for the average person, whom he knows doesn't have a lot of time or energy to waste. The Get Off Your Ass! (GOYA) programme is comprised of three core parts, or 'laps': Education, Exercise, and Nutrition.

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This book is designed to help readers and their families stay healthy from the moment of birth. It makes it easy to keep track of personal and family medical histories, and includes immunisation charts, recommended schedules for health screenings and checkups, and comprehensive information on nutrients. There is a section for recording visits to doctors, dentists, ophthalmologists, and other healthcare professionals.

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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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According to the authors, fibre is not the simple roughage it was once thought to be and it does not come alone. Found in plant foods, fibre is a complex substance and in whole foods it is always accompanied by a number of nutrients, from antioxidants, essential oils, minerals, and proteins, to vitamins and beyond. This book spells out exactly why good health depends on fibre's presence in everyone's diet.

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Overweight and obesity have now reached epidemic proportions. However, this guide will teach you how to sort through all the fads and supplements and successfully lose weight. Dr. Dallas Clouatre cuts through the conflicting and confusing information about weight-loss diets and supplements, providing clear advice about what works - the foods and supplements for losing weight and keeping it off.

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Sickness makes people turn inward and become more self-oriented, and chronic debilitating illness robs them of their ability to enjoy life to its fullest. This expansive book of commonsense rules for a healthy life offers practical information and tools for health-conscious people who are not in optimal health but wish to be.

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In his twenty-five years as a homoeopathic lecturer, Vinton McCabe has taught thousands of medical professionals and laypersons alike both the philosophy and practice of homoeopathic medicine. Through his books on the subject, he has reached many more, giving his readers both the tenets of homoeopathy as put forth originally by Samuel Hahnermann more than two hundred years ago and his own unique viewpoint on the subject of homoeopathic healing. With The Healing Enigma, McCabe makes use of his full experience of homoeopathy to give a fully rounded assessment of the principles of homoeopathy and the manner in which it is practised today.

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Millions of people suffer in quiet agony, but the right foods and supplements, along with setting the right mood, can help foster sexual intimacy and satisfaction. This User's Guide to Complete Sexual Satisfaction explains the many ways you and your partner can enhance your sexuality and lead more fulfilling lives.

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What is in the water you drink every day? Do you know if you have been swallowing arsenic, hormone disrupters, radon, Giardia lamblia, and cryptosporidium bacteria? Learn how to get your water tested. There are many ways to improve the quality of water coming from your tap. There are water filters, water softeners, bottled water, and sometimes reclaimed water. All the questions and answers about water are here.

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