Posts Tagged ‘Herbs’

Herbs, supplements often sold deceptively

Sunday, May 30th, 2010

Herbs, supplements often sold deceptively
WASHINGTON, USA – Sellers of ginseng, echinacea and other herbal and dietary supplements often cross the line in marketing their products, going as far as telling consumers the pills can cure cancer or replace prescription medications, a U.S. government probe found.

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Herbs, supplements often sold deceptively-US report

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Herbs, supplements often sold deceptively-US report
Sellers of ginseng, echinacea and other herbal and dietary supplements often cross the line in marketing their products, going as far as telling consumers the pills can cure cancer or replace prescription medications, a U.S. government probe found.

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Natural Health Bible: From the Most Trusted Source in Health Information, Here is Your A-Z Guide to Over 200 Herbs, Vitamins, and Supplements

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

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Did you know that there are safe and effective natural treatments for many of today’s most common health conditions? Recent scientific studies suggest that many herbs, vitamins, and supplements not only may promote better health but may also be powerful weapons in the battle against specific diseases. With The Natural Pharmacist: Natural Health Bible, you’ll discover what the therapeutic wonders of natural medicine can do for you. Inside, you’ll have at your fingertips the latest research on the effectiveness of the

most popular herbs, vitamins, and supplements. Every claim has been rigorously reviewed for accuracy by a medical doctor and a professor of pharmacology. You’ll learn what works^Wand what doesn’t.

Natural Health Bible: From the Most Trusted Source in Health Information, Here is Your A-Z Guide to Over 200 Herbs, Vitamins, and Supplements

The New Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements, and Herbs: A Completely Cross-Referenced User’s Guide for Optimal Health

Friday, April 9th, 2010

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Vitamins, Etc. is the essential reference guide to sorting your way through this maze of information, helping you make informed choices about your health and well being.

The New Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements, and Herbs: A Completely Cross-Referenced User’s Guide for Optimal Health

Vitamins, Herbs, Minerals, & Supplements: The Complete Guide

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

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Do you know what you’re taking?

Do you take vitamins? minerals? nucleic acids? amino acids? supplements? medicinal herbs? If you do, you need this book!

Used incorrectly, many of these substances can be harmful. Did you know:

-megadoses of vitamin A can cause bone pain, birth defects in babies, hypertension? -long-term excess vitamin E can cause low sperm count, degeneration of testicles, sterility? -vitamin C can cause gout, kidney stones? Megadoses can interfere with white blood cells’ ability to kill bacteria, making infections worse rather than clearing them up?

Nearly everyone takes vitamins, minerals, supplements or medicinal herbs. Most people don’t believe these are medicines. They’re wrong!

Learn what you need to know. Easy-to-read charts cover over 75 vitamins, minerals, nucleic and amino acids, other supplements and over 200 commonly used medicinal herbs. At-a-glance information tells you:

-Proved and speculated uses -Sources -Deficiency symptoms -Correct recommendations by RDA -Warnings and precautions -Signs of overdose -Adverse reactions and side effects -Possible interactions with drugs and other substances

Be a smart consumer of vitamins, minerals, supplements and medicinal herbs. This book tells you how!

Vitamins, Herbs, Minerals, & Supplements: The Complete Guide

The ADA Guide to Herbs and Nutritional Supplements

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

  • ISBN13: 9781580403184
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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The only guide to herbs and supplements for people with diabetes!

More and more people are using nutritional supplements and natural remedies for health, but people with diabetes don’t always understand how herbs and supplements can affect them. Many supplements can intensify and interfere with prescribed medications for diabetes. The American Diabetes Association Guide to Herbs and Nutritional Supplements lays out, in clear terms, pertinent information about why these popular herbs and nutritional supplements are used and how they affect prescription drugs. Take the guesswork out of taking herbs and supplements with this informative guide.

The ADA Guide to Herbs and Nutritional Supplements

The Pill Book Guide to Natural Medicines: Vitamins, Minerals, Nutritional Supplements, Herbs, and Other Natural Products

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

  • ISBN13: 9780553581942
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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IF YOU TAKE NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS, HERBS, VITAMINS, AND OTHER NATURAL PRODUCTS, YOU NEED THIS BOOK!

Compiled by one of America’s leading authorities on natural medicine, The Pill Book Guide to Natural Medicines answers vital questions about the effectiveness and safety of more than 250 of today’s most popular natural remedies. Dr. Murray’s unique A-to-F rating system tells you at a glance whether the product has been scientifically proven to work and if there are risks in taking it. Written in clear, accessible language, here is important information on:

• What the product is for, and how it works
• Safety and effectiveness rating
• Possible side effects
• Drug and food interactions
• Usual dosage
• Cautions and warnings
• Special concerns for seniors, children, and pregnant women

Up-to-date and authoritative, The Pill Book Guide to Natural Medicines also contains Dr. Murray’s recommendations for the prevention and treatment of over 70 common conditions, from acne and atherosclerosis to ulcers and varicose veins. Remember, just because a product is “natural” does not mean it is safe. This important reference can help you make wise choices–or even save your health.

The Pill Book Guide to Natural Medicines: Vitamins, Minerals, Nutritional Supplements, Herbs, and Other Natural Products

Quantum Supplements: A Total Health and Wellness Makeover with Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

  • ISBN13: 9781573244206
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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Quantum Supplements bridges together the seemingly disparate scientific and spiritual realms through popular modern-day concepts — dietary supplements and nutrition and the ancient chakra system — to help people explore the every growing field of energy medicine. This user-friendly, cutting edge guide explains the “energy healing” and vibrational properties of vitamins, minerals, and herb/botanicals, specifically their effects on activating and balancing the bodyÂ’s natural energy centers. Following a practical overview to the different types of dietary supplements and how they work, the author elaborates on the physiological and psychological activities of each energy center, or chakra, and the supplemental nutrients that assist their balance. The book includes many easy-to read tables and charts are provided as a quick reference guide to determining which supplements are most appropriate for any and everything from bolster the immune system to fight off frequent colds to improving circulation to fighting memory loss.

Quantum Supplements: A Total Health and Wellness Makeover with Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs

Guide to Drugs and Supplements: Prescription Drugs Over-the-counter Drugs Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

  • The information you need to know in order to use medications safely and effectively, whether prescription or over-the-counter, is right here at your fingertips. ? B02101

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Chances are, when your doctor prescribes a drug, he tells you next to nothing about it. No problem! The information you need to know in order to use medications safely and effectively, whether prescription or over-the-counter, is right here at your fingertips. Which drugs shouldn’t be taken with food? Which can cause allergic reactions? What are the warning signs of trouble? Look up your medication to find out. You’ll also discover detailed information on 93 vitamins, herbs, and other supplements, from calcium to fish oil to vitamin C. No household should be without this easy-to-use reference.

Guide to Drugs and Supplements: Prescription Drugs Over-the-counter Drugs Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs

Nutrient A-Z: A User’s Guide to Foods, Herbs, Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements

Friday, March 5th, 2010

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With processed foods and commercially-farmed produce offering us less and less essential nutrition these days, people are taking a greater interest in their diet as a way to stay healthy and cope with illness and everyday stress. As a result the market is swamped with health claims for every kind of food and a profusion of health supplements, each one claiming wonder properties. Now in its fifth edition with many new entries and updated information in existing entries, Nutrients A-Z is an easy-to-use dictionary of every food, herb, vitamin, mineral, or supplement you might encounter, from bananas and carrots, olive oil and yogurt (the oldest natural medicines), to blueberries, guarana, and St. John’s Wort. Each entry gives a definition in plain language: what it is and where it comes from; the form it takes; how to prepare or enjoy it; its medicinal and health benefits; and recommended daily dose. In addition, any other key terms or nutrients that are mentioned within the entries are marked in bold to let the reader know that there is a separate entry on that subject.

Nutrient A-Z: A User’s Guide to Foods, Herbs, Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements

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