The Complete Guide to Vitamins, Herbs, and Supplements: The Holistic Path to Good Health â The Essential Alphabetical Guide to Natural Treatments and Safe Use

Conkling, Winifred; Wong M.D., David Y.

ISBN 10: 0060760664 / ISBN 13: 9780060760663

Published by William Morrow Paperbacks, 2006

About this Item

Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Guide to Vitamins, Herbs, and Supplements: The Holistic Path to Good Health â The Essential Alphabetical Guide to Natural Treatments and Safe Use
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0060760664
• ISBN 13: 9780060760663
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

The Natural Way to Wellness

Find essential information on hundreds of vitamins, herbs, and supplements --

What will VITAMIN E help cure and how much should I take?

Vitamin E can help prevent heart disease and treat acne. Adults should take 100 to 400 IU of natural vitamin E daily.

Find vitamin, herb, and supplement treatments for hundreds of conditions!

Experiencing migraines? See MAGNESIUM:

There is considerable evidence that low magnesiumlevels trigger both migraine and tension headaches. Take250 to 400 milligrams three times daily.

Learn about possible interactionswith your prescription drugs!

Taking ST. JOHN'S WORT for depression?

It may interfere with amphetamines, diet pills, nasaldecongestants, or allergy medications, causingnausea or high blood pressure.

Here is your comprehensive, portable, one-step guide to all over-thecounter vitamins, herbs, and supplements currently available -- an easy-to-use alphabetical listing that includes valuable information on the most effective forms of each supplement, the nutrient's food source and proper dosage, as well as signs of deficiency, safe use, and possible side effects.

About the Author

Winifred Conkling has written many nonfiction books for adults and children. She earned an MFA in writing for children and young adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Winifred lives in Northern Virginia with her family. Visit her online at www.winifredconkling.com.