I have wanted to write this book for a long time. It started off with a description of the importance of vitamins and minerals, I then added a section on what each vitamin and mineral is, what are good food sources and then what the Recommended Daily Allowance is for the USA and UK. I then decided to expand the book by adding Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) which are critically important for good health. You have to get these from your diet - the body cannot manufacture them. Enzymes are often forgotten or misunderstood, so I added a section on these as well. Enzymes are the "workers" - they make...

It is estimated that 2 million Americans have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease, or other Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD for short). It is a very painful and distressing disease that affects primarily the lower end of the small intestine which becomes inflamed. This can lead to an ulcerative condition which in time, may need surgery. Crohn's disease is a digestive system condition which can affect anywhere in the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus. No one knows what causes it and there is no current cure. It goes into remission and then can flare-up again at any time. Certain...

Herbal remedies have been used safely for thousands of years-notably in China and other Asian countries-and for hundreds of years in many Western cultures. In "The Little A-Z Dictionary of Herbal Remedies" I have collated many of the more popular herbs and provided a brief description of their medicinal uses. I think you will find this mini dictionary to be a useful household reference for anyone who wishes to pursue a more natural approach to health care.

Herbs have been used for hundreds of years to treat various health conditions. In this book the author has described over 100 herbal remedies and listed historical uses for each herb. A health conditions index has been included at the end of the book for easy reference. This book will be a useful reference work for anyone who is interested in pursuing a more natural approach to health care, as well as the student who wishes to learn more about herbal remedies and the beneficial uses they have in the human body. Brian B Jacques has been a natural health researcher for over 35 years. His very...

Discover A New Way Of Eating This book will help you begin a journey to rediscover the natural taste of food, along with a dietary supplement program, all of which will help to boost your health Ask yourself the following questions: * Do you want to improve your health and prevent chronic disease? * Do you lack energy and look to caffeine to give you a boost? * Do you typically eat food that comes from a box, a wrapper or a drive thru? * Are you overweight or suffering from illness? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need to read this book. Whether you want to get back to...

Essential oils have been used for thousands of years from the Egyptians through the Greeks and Romans to where we are today. Essential oils have a multitude of uses from dealing with your health concerns to supporting the various body systems. In addition, they provide a therapeutic ambiance in the home. Aromatherapy is an important complementary addition to your healthcare practice, and as such, this book will give you a good insight into the fascinating world of essential oils and their many beneficial uses.