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Books : Health, Mind & Body : Alternative Medicine : Supplements
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The Amazing Antioxidant Everyone Is Talking About!
Are you looking for an effective way to fight the effects of aging and free radical damage? Would you like to reach and maintain your body's optimal health? There may be no stronger way than with antioxidants—and there may be no stronger antioxidant than alpha lipoic acid. This remarkable coenzyme, which occurs naturally in younger bodies but gradually diminishes with age, may very well be one of our best defenses against disease and aging. In this balanced and informative book, Burt Berkson, M.D., shows you how supplementing your diet with alpha lipoic acid might help:
·Protect against heart disease
·Prevent or treat complications of diabetes
·Prevent the progression of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease
·Protect against cancer and strokes
·Fight chronic liver disease
·Combat the aging process
·And much more!
Revealing the science behind this amazing antioxidant, Alpha Lipoic Acid Breakthrough provides a plan of action for improving your health starting now!
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Eat broccoli sprouts to prevent bladder cancer . . . Eat more blueberries to reduce your risk of colon cancer . . . It seems that every day we hear new discoveries about various foods' anti-cancer properties. But the information comes in little bits, from all different directions, and it's hard to know how to put all this information to use in your own diet to reduce your risk of getting cancer. Now, Dr. Julia Greer a physician, cancer researcher, and food enthusiast pulls together everything you need to know about anti-cancer foods into one handy book: The Anti-Cancer Cookbook.
She explains what cancer is and how antioxidants work to prevent pre-cancerous mutations in your body's cells, and then describes in detail which foods have been scientifically shown to help prevent which types of cancer. She then shares her collection of more than 220 scrumptious recipes for soups, sauces, main courses, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches, breads, desserts, and beverages, all loaded with nutritious ingredients chock-full of powerful antioxidants that may significantly slash your risk of a broad range of cancer types, including lung, colon, breast, prostate, pancreatic, bladder, stomach, leukemia, and others. Dr. Greer even includes tips on how to cook foods to protect their valuable antioxidants and nutrients and how to make healthy anti-cancer choices when eating out. If you love good foo
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Organic for Health explains in detail the toxic pesticides and fertilizers that are used in growing conventional foods and the detrimental role they are playing in our family's health. Studies have shown malignancies in children are linked to the pesticide residues in our food. Over forty antioxidant-packed recipes are included in Organic for Health to help fight diseases and boost the immune system.
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This is the first book to reveal the complete history and the traditional and modern uses of Jiaogulan (je-ow-goo-lan). Learn about the benefit effects of this miracle grass on regulating blood pressure, strengthening the immune system, lowering cholesterol levels and increasing stamina and endurance.
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A concise review of pharmacy law -- ideal for coursework and MPJE® exam prep!
This accessible, real-world guide gets you ready for the practice of pharmacy, while giving you the proper training to be compliant with the law. To that end, the book expertly covers relevant laws, rules, and regulations, and it highlights the distinctions between state and federal law where appropriate. In no other reference can you find such a succinct, yet thorough, review of the full range of federal pharmacy laws, including the Controlled Substances Act; the Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act; the new Dietary Supplement Health Education Act; the FDA Modernization Act; and the Medicare Modernization Act.
Features:
- Overview of the drug approval process and federal reporting programs
- Chapter on internet sales and FDA authority to act
- Coverage of opioid addiction treatment and narcotic treatment programs
- Comprehensive set of 450+ MPJE(R)-format practice questions and answers
- A CD-ROM that reprises the practice questions to provide a board-simulating interface (20081118)
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Transform your diet and reap the extraordinary benefits of superfoodsWant to eat healthier, lose weight, and fight off disease? You can do it with superfoods! This friendly guide explains everything you need to know — why you need superfoods, the science behind them, and how to prepare and enjoy them. From bananas and carrots to oatmeal and salmon, you'll gain a healthy attitude toward eating right!
- Get the skinny on superfoods — know the basics of a balanced, nutritional diet, and why superfoods are so powerful
Take a closer look — examine the unique properties of superfoods and the best ways to store and prepare them
Explore exotic flavors — discover Asia's goji berries, Mexico's chia, Indonesia's mangosteen, and other unusual superfoods
Launch your superfoods lifestyle — plan healthy meals you and your family will enjoy
Open the book and find:
- A nuts-and-bolts breakdown of each superfood
Ways to incorporate superfoods into your everyday diet
Tips for saving money on superfoods
The healthiest cooking methods
More than 50 easy-to-prepare, tasty recipes — from breakfast to dessert
The top dietary supplements
How to grow your own superfoods garden
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Edition revised August 2008; more info than even the Spring 2008 edition! More comprehensive, revised, and corrected, with additional research and scientific studies.
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The definitive book for health and fitness enthusiasts, coaches, athletes, and exercise and sport nutrition professionals who want credible information about how to get in shape through proper exercise, diet, and nutritional supplementation. The ultimate resource for people joining fitness clubs, students taking weight training / fitness classes, and students taking sport nutrition courses. Written by some of the most experienced and well-respected exercise and sports nutrition experts in the country! A must-have book for people who want to get in shape, improve performance, and optimize health and well-being! Over 550 pages of research proven exercise and nutrition information, weight gain and weight loss programs; performance enhancement strategies, training programs for beginners through highly trained athletes, & high carbohydrate and high protein diets! "This is the most comprehensive, well-written, and practical exercise and sport nutrition book I have seen in years! - Susan M. Kleiner, PhD, RD, FACN, CNS, FISSN- Author - Power Eating and The Good Mood Diet. "So many books on exercise come from the same old mold and offer little new information. This book has broken that mold and presents answers to questions that only these researchers dared to ask." - Gary Heavin, Founder & CEO of Curves International. See exerciseandsportnutrition.com for more details.
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* Organized by body system and ailment makes it easy to locate appropriate therapies.
* Includes background on the physiology of major systems and ailments so readers can understand how and why a pharmaceutical, botanical, or dietary supplement works.
* Broad coverage includes green plants, fungi, and microorganisms.
* Includes extensive references and citations from both conventional and complimentary-alternative medical systems when natural products or their derivatives are involved.
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Regaining the Power of Youth at Any Age features a scientifically based program that will guide you to a higher level of physical and mental fitness that you may have believed impossible to attain.
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From the groundbreaker in preventive medicine and father of the worldwide aerobics movement, Dr. Cooper takes the latest scientific antioxidant search from around the world and brings you a simple four step life plan that will revolutionize your health. It's the simplest plan yet to build you own personal defense system for a longer, healthier life!
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Clinical Nutritionist, health researcher, and writer, Judith DeCava explains in detail the differences between natural and synthetic nutrition. ?Read whole chapters on a specific nutrient complex, the deficiency symptoms associated with it, and how the complexes work together synergistically. ?Learn about the highly toxic, drug-like effects synthetic supplements have on the body and why we have been led to believe these unnatural substances are identical substitutes for nutrients found in real, whole food.
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Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, an inspiring example of "age reversal," now shares his own program for revitalizing the body, mind, and spirit with the more than 78 million baby boomers searching for the fountain of youth. "Age reversal" is defined as the ability to restore energy, vitality, and health while actually reversing some of the bothersome side effects of growing older.
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Here are 150 family- and kitchen-tested recipes, each packed with antioxidants to nutritionally protect you against cancer and disease-causing free radicals—without sacrificing variety or flavor. Emphasizing the benefits of antioxidant-rich foods high in vitamins C, E, and A, as well as selenium and beta-carotene, these delicious recipes will:
- enhance your immune system
- strengthen your bones
- build up your resistance to viral attacks, infections, even allergic reactions
- reinvigorate your love life
- help you overcome fatigue
- keep your blood sugar on an even level
- and much more.
The introduction by Dr. Daniel Kinderlehrer explains in clear, plain language the often-confusing terms free radicals and oxidation, then goes on to detail the many medical benefits of antioxidants and the ingredients found here. These include providing protection against a variety of cancers, Alzheimer’s disease, immune disorders, arthritis, diabetic conditions, and the complications of aging.
Separate chapters include recipes for jump-start breakfasts; tasty appetizers, side dishes, and snacks; sumptuous soups and stews; satisfying vegetarian meals; hearty main courses featuring chicken, fish, or meat; flavorful dressings, dips, spreads, and vinaigrettes; and tempting desserts.
This useful cookbook also features a valuable section on stocking your pantry—“What to Stash and What to Trash”—loaded with healthy advice to guide you at the supermarket and when choosing foods. Also included is a glossary of some of the major antioxidants found in food. With recipes low in fat and calories, high in fiber and nutrients—with no white flour, hydrogenated fats, or chemical additives—this collection is a must-have for every cook concerned with eating healthfully, preventing disease, and living a longer life.
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The third edition of the unparalleled reference on natural ingredients and their commercial useThis new Third Edition of Leung's Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients: Used in Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics arrives in the wake of the huge wave of interest in dietary supplements and herbal medicine resulting from both trends in health and the Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA). This fully updated and revised text includes the most recent research findings on a wide variety of ingredients, giving readers a single source for understanding and working with natural ingredients.
The Encyclopedia continues the successful format for entries listed in earlier editions (consisting of source, description, chemical composition, pharmacology, uses, commercial preparations, regulatory status, and references). The text also features an easily accessible alphabetical presentation of the entries according to common names, with the index cross-referencing entries according to scientific names.
This Third Edition also features:
More than 50 percent more information than the Second Edition, reflecting the greatly increased research activity in recent years
A new section on traditional Indian medicine, with information on nine commonly used herbs
More than 6,500 references
Two new appendices explaining and illustrating t
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Includes Color Maps, Charts and OVER 50% More Information than the first Edition. Dr. Steve Nugent is an internationally known expert in the therapeutic use of dietary supplements and a leading researcher in the connections between environmental toxins and diseases. He had one of the most successful complementary medicine practices in North America where patients came to see him from around the world. His patient waiting list was rarely less than a year long. During those years he tested more than 6,000 dietary supplements. Thousands of doctors have relied on his advice in this area. Since 1977, he has educated health care professionals and the public in many countries. He is the author of "Nugent's Physicians Desk Reference for Applied Clinical Nutrition" used by thousands of doctors worldwide. In 1989 his teachings turned exclusively toward the environment and human health. In 1998, he retired from practice to dedicate all his energies to delivering the vitally important message in this book. Through radio, television, tapes, his writings and his lectures, he has reached millions with this message. His exceptional communication skills have made him enormously popular with audiences around the world. This book is Dr. Nugent's culmination of years of experience and research. You will learn scientific facts, worldwide statistics, and the latest information on breakthrough dietary suppleme