In this User's Guide, the most common forms of hepatitis and their causes are described, and ways to reduce your risk or contracting or developing them are detailed.
In this User's Guide, the most common forms of hepatitis and their causes are described, and ways to reduce your risk or contracting or developing the...
Scientific studies have revealed that bee propolis, royal jelly, honey, and bee pollen are rich sources of antioxidant "phytochemicals" - vitamin-like substances. In this User's Guide Dr. Broadhurst explains the scientific rationale behind bee foods and describes how they can improve your health.
Scientific studies have revealed that bee propolis, royal jelly, honey, and bee pollen are rich sources of antioxidant "phytochemicals" - vitamin-like...
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.
With the health risks associated with conventional hormone-replacement therapy, women are searching for safe and effective ways to reduce hot flashes,...
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.
This User's Guide advises readers on the many beneficial supplements for reducing pain. These pain-relieving supplements include fish oils, B vitamins...
The B-complex vitamins are a family of nutrients that play multifaceted and essential roles in health and preventing disease. They are needed to make and repair DNA and increase energy levels-both key steps for slowing the aging process. Some B vitamins are needed to make mood-enhancing neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, and can have powerful antidepressant benefits. The B vitamin folic acid reduces blood levels of homocysteine, a known risk factor for heart disease, stroke, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease. Vitamin B12 is needed for normal mental function, and low levels can mimic...
The B-complex vitamins are a family of nutrients that play multifaceted and essential roles in health and preventing disease. They are needed to make ...
People who need more energy and want to avoid stimulants that will make them edgy should consider taking supplements of carnitine or acetyl-l-carnitine, two forms of the same nutrient found naturally in protein. Carnitine works by transporting fats in cells to where they are burned for energy. By boosting the activity of the body's cellular furnaces, carnitine can energize the heart, brain, and muscles to do more. Doctors have also found carnitine and acetyl-l-carnitine helpful in treating many conditions, including heart failure, muscle weakness and failing memory. Carnitine can also enhance...
People who need more energy and want to avoid stimulants that will make them edgy should consider taking supplements of carnitine or acetyl-l-carnitin...
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.
This User's Guide describes the nature of thyroid disorders, natural thyroid-replacement hormones, and the important role of supplemental vitamins and...
Cataracts and age-related muscular degeneration are the most common vision-threatening eye diseases. Both interfere with vision and many lead to blindness. Yet many natural supplements such as lutein and zeaxanthin, play normal roles in protecting the eyes. This User's Guide to Eye Health Supplements explains how these and other nutrients can reduce your risk of eye disease.
Cataracts and age-related muscular degeneration are the most common vision-threatening eye diseases. Both interfere with vision and many lead to blind...
