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Helped me become complete and whole again.
I dont think any other author covers recovery and the approach the same way. Im left with not only a new better self, but a better understanding of how to improve other aspects of my health. ... Read more

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Defeating the virii
This valuable book explores the many natural ways of combating viral infections. This includes stress management, enzymes, nutrition, detoxification, oxygen therapies, immune modulators, natural hormones, natural antiviral medicines, anti-inflammatory medicines and Chinese and Western herbs. A phenominal and impressive work
Viral Immunity goes far beyond a well researched and informative book, it is a seminal piece of work that brings critical new insights to one of the most important topics of our times. Dr. Williams combines the rare talents of taking a complex subject like viruses and viral conditions and making it understandable to the lay person while at the same time the quality of his writing skills make this book indispensable to the professional. An Integrated Medicine Classic
This book, already called "an integrated medicine classic" and "a seminal work," is impeccable researched and beautifully written. It is about one of the most important health concerns of our times: how to develop unassailable immunity against viral infections. In Part I, Dr. Williams, explains how the immune system works and why viral diseases are re-emerging as major modern plagues. In ten practical and easily applied steps, in Part II, Dr. Williams, walks the reader through numerous ways to enhance your immunity and treat viral illnesses, from the common cold to herpes viruses, with natural medicines. VIRAL IMMUNITY is an important resource not just those already virally infected, but every family in America should own a copy to understand the nature of viral disease, how to empower their immune systems, and what to do in the case of infection. In this age of potential bioterrorism, who can afford not to be without such a source of timely and valuable information? ... Read more

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Dr. Art Ulene's Complete Guide
Dr. Ulene's Complete Guide is an extremely useful reference book to have on the shelf.Its information is up-to-date and in-depth - and readable!Its format lends itself both to quick, specific reference and to slow,random browsing.I've found it indispensible in answering particularquestions, and I've also enjoyed skimming through the pages whenever I havea spare moment.My knowledge of vitamins, minerals, and herbs hasdefinitely increased since I've had this book, and I recommend it as agreat reference source. ... Read more

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A Total Waste of Money-A Big Disappointment
This LITTLE Booklet does not provide comprehensive information about vitamins and minerals. Short questions and answers do not give enough information to be of any help.You will be very disappointed with this booklet if you are searching for in depth guidance.The title is very misleading.

Everything You Wanted to Know!
I found this book helpful and used it in conjunction with his other book 8 weeks to Optimum health.

Health Insights on Every Page
Vitamins! If popping a morning dose is something you do before you are fully awake because your mother told you to do it, Dr. Weil alerts you to the importance of each component in keeping you at your best. A readable introduction. ... Read more

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For a quarter-century,Robert C. Atkins has been the world's leading proponent of a low-carbohydrate diet. His first book promoting that plan, Read more

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This book is still the best one out there....
I am a professional who has been reading and studying the field of supplements.This book is the best that I have come across.Not only is it the most complete, but the supplements in it were used in Dr. Atkin's clinical practice.This is were the rubber hits the road, and the concrete real life information that gives this book credibility.If I were to buy only one book on this subject, it would be this one, even over the encycolpedia type books.

Helped my allegies and asthma
Because of my allergies and asthma, I was on Zyrtec, Advair, and had to carry an albuterol inhaler everywhere I went. I did the diet some years ago and it worked well. After seeing this book somewhere I decided to give it a try.
If you buy only one book on supplements
This is an excellent reference book on nutritional supplements. Far superior to any I have ever read.Page for page, you get relevant, researched information. ... Read more

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Excellent resource to understanding dietary supplementation
I recently discovered that both of my parents (both under the age of 60) have significant bone loss - osteoporosis.Knowing this, made me have great concern about where I stood right now at the age of 36.After a complete exam, blood work, and bone scan,- it was determined that I am showing some bone loss -20%.My doctor prescribed calcium, but it wasn't until I read this book that I understood that it is much more involved than just taking calcuim.Other vitamins and minerals enhance the absorbancy of calcuim, and I was deficient in those as well.With this book, I was able to sit down and determine what I need to be supplementing with and how much.She lists food sources, functions in the body, interactions, RDA recommended usage, minimum doses, maximum doses, symptoms of deficiency, symptoms of toxicity, plus other safety information about each vitamin and mineral covered in her book. Once I knew how the vitamins and minerals are used and how they interact with each other, it all made sense. I especially liked having the information on the safe amounts of usage.I was able to use her guide to determine if I was taking a safe combination or not.(Of course you should always consult with your doctor, because as she states in her book, some medications affect the absorbancy of supplements and vise versa.)This is the best vitamin and mineral guide I have found.I owned her first edition from 1994 and was pleased to find her updated edition from 2000. She is up-to-date with the latest research and makes your homework much easier.

Great info regarding vitamins and many physical ailments
This book really covers each vitamin & mineral in detail.Shesimply explains what they do, how they may interact, describes signs ofdeficiencies/toxicities, and gives precautions -- such as and when usageneeds to be monitored by a Doctor. The section that lists many differentailments(from A-Z), describes how certain vitamins may helpful to alleviatethe problem. Sometimes there can be a very simple remedy. It has been veryrevealing to me specificmedical/medication problems, that warranteddiscussion with my doctor.Read more

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Forever Young
This is one of the most comprehensive, detailed and thorough tomes on the subject of longevity. Part One deals with the aging process and how to determine one's aging status. It includes information on why, when and the way we age, plus details on the relevant laboratory tests. Maximum Health, Life and Vitality Awaits You
"Prolonging Health flows very nicely gently introducing the uninformed reader to new terminology and ideas. This book has a tremendous amount to offer to both the lay and professional reader and is written in an entertaining fashion to compel the reader to continue on. I especially like the sprinkling of Dr. Williams' vast clinical experiences, travels, and relationships that both entertain and exhibit a vast appreciation and understanding of holistic medicine. Thank you Dr. Williams for your commitment to bring this life changing work to an eager audience." Read more

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This book accurately chronicles the devastation caused by B12 deficiency
I am an MD, a nutritional physician, and a psychiatrist (Canadian-board-certified) who has been studying vitamin B12 extensively since 1976, and applying that knowledge in my private nutritional, metabolic and psychiatric practice in Tucson AZ since 1994 (and Portsmouth VA before that).
Fabulous Book
I've read many Health related books in my life, and this is definately one of the best I've ever read ! While my knowledge of Nutrition and Homocysteine related research is pretty extensive, I particularly enjoyed how the authors skillfully tied missing pieces of the puzzle together. I was aware that the serum Methylmalonic Acid test was superior to the serum B12 test. It was gratifying to find out that the urinary Methylmalonic acid test is THE BEST of all! Another gold nugget in the book is how a B12 deficiency can actully mimic Multiple Sclerosis and is also related to other disease states like Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities in Children. It's reprehensible that a lot of Physicians don't take the B12 issue seriously because of prejudices, ego, etc... $12.95 and a couple hours of reading is all it takes with this book to become an expert thanks to the authors intimate experience of the subject matter. This book belongs in every Doctors library. Of course many will learn the hard way in the future when they very well could be on the receiving end of a huge lawsuit froman angry jury that finds out the whole fiasco could have been prevented by $12 - $38 Dollars per year worth of B-12 Injections. If they think that continuing education is expensive, try IGNORANCE !!!!!!

Excellent handbook on B12.
Long ago, at age 14, I was diagnosed with Pernicious Anemia, thanks to an alert doctor who didn't hesitate to consider this possibility even though it went against the "norm".In the intervening years, before the availability of the internet for easier research, I never found a good explanation of the workings of B12 in the body (for non-medically-trained people to understand).Most of the physicians I encountered had no good working knowledge of Pernicious Anemia, consequently, some of them simply took my word for my diagnosis and others outright denied that I had it, without making any new tests.I felt vulnerable because I did not have a good source of information.
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informative and useful
Still working my way through this book.I find it very informative and useful.I've read through "Nourishing Traditions" by Fallon and Enig but found that they relied a little too heavily on Price's work.I like that this book uses more independent sources to put together the information.Definitely worth adding to one's collection if you are a book addict, especially on the subject of nutrition.

A surprisingly excellent scientific work
This is not just another shopping-list of chemicals but an outstandingdissertation of the basis for trace elements and other micro nutrients inour diet and the reasons for the universal lack thereof. Besides its valueas a guide to nutrition, the book providesinsights into our biologicalorigins, as a species, and shows how far from our "natural home"we have strayed. ... Read more

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The People's Pharmacy by Joe Graedon
This is an excellent reference work. The author defines a Every home library should have a copy!
After checking out the Graedon's book, we stocked up on a few items as we headed out of town for a weekend camping trip. One of their recommendations is Alka-Seltzer for bee stings. (We had never heard of this!) When one ofour daughters was unfortunate enough to cross paths with a bee whileidentifying wild flowers, we popped a wet Alka-Seltzer on the site of thesting. She was skeptical, but the pain and swelling was completely gone ina few minutes. We won't go anywhere without Alka-Seltzer this summer and afew of the other home remedies they recommend. Excellent! Everybody needs acopy in their home library.

Aspartame (neurotoxin) for osteoarthritis?
The example of a man who consumed a six-pack of diet cola and his arthritis improved by the end of the football game he was watching is hard to believe. I was sick for years from consuming only a small amount of dietcola or NutraSweet in such things as Crystal Lite. When I drank the entirecan of a 12 oz can ofDiet Coke instead of the usual small amount, Ibecame so ill immediately that I had to see a doctor right away. ... Read more

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This is the Pill Book I've been looking for!
It answers all the questions I have about the supplements I take or think about taking ... in one book.

The Pill Book Guide to Natural Medicines
The book was informative. The set up is a bit busy. It would beeasier to find specific information if there were the use of bold type or all captial letters and boxes.

healthygirl
I've been following the advice in Dr Murray's books for years and I trust him more than any other source. His recommendations are based on what has been proven to work and he adds lots of common sense. This book, along with his Encyclopedia, are all that you need to seperate the truth from the hype. ... Read more

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A good read
This is definitely a good read if you are interested in treating yourself or someone you care about using Glutathione.It goes into a lot of detail about how it works, and I found it to be worthwhile. It talks about some other aminos that are helpful to use in conjunction with the Glutathione.

Antioxidants heal and rejuvinate.
Just as the previous reviews claim, this book is great. As Pressman does so well in all of his books, the information is explained clearly - for all readerships.Antioxidants in general and Glutathione in particular are ourbodies' buffers to the deteriorating effects of "life".Taken asblends or individually, our bodies need them.iHerb is a site where I havefound Glutathione as well as other antioxidants.My doctor recommended Iadd them to my daily regeime.You can find additional documentation tosupport Pressman's book at iHerb as well as your choice of products.

A little gem of a book
What a lovely little gem of a book!The title is almost misleading, because it by no means confines itself to a discussion of Glutathione.Rather, it's a comprehensive review of many different healthcare issues,complete with excellent nutritional and supplement recommendations. Medical conditions and biological information are explained in very clearlanguage, and the book is blessedly free of exclamation points, those banesof the diet and health book industry.Read more

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Editorial Review

In 1994, Congress unanimously passed DSHEA, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, and the sale of supplements exploded into a multibillion-dollar business. Today the market is filled with supplements for everything from promoting weight loss to enhancing one's sex life. So how do you make sense of the multitude of pills, capsules, and potions? A good place to start is the Read more

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Outstanding, Original and Fabulously Useful!
There are many nutrition books, and food count books on the market with lots of great information about which nutrients are found in which foods. Many of these books also provide information and suggestions regarding nutritional supplementation. While I have found these book immeasurably informative, many times (I think) it is easy to get bogged down, trying to distill information from such a broadly based type of presentation ... especially if you are looking for information on supplements to treat or support a specific condition, or health related issue. Read more

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worth getting in hardcover
This is a very informative and useful book. Recommended daily dosages of vitamins and minerals are accurate and what is expressed never goes off the scientific deep end. I do wish it had pictures (sounds silly, I know). It's worth getting in hardcover, because it will get a read a lot. To everyone: good health, and love. Peace.

A concise guide to Vitamins and Minerals
The theme of the book is highly commendable.There are two parts in the book; part I gives a good summary of the different vitamins and minerals for health and part II provides information on therapeutic prescriptions for healing.Read more

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Good overview on GSE
This book is a good overview on grapefruit seed extract. It is especially helpful if you are looking for information on candida and GSE.

I was expecting more
The book is ok as your 1st information about the subject.

An informative guide to use of a powerful product.
I have been researching GSE for years and find Dr. Sachs' contribution to humnaity's understanding of this holistic miracle to be the most impressive yet. Bravo ... Read more

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Maybe a little too basic
Many FM patients (usually those with a more mild form) have found that they can manage their FM through the use of supplements. Elrod gives a lot of good suggestions, but not a lot of information on how the different supplements can help. This is a good resource book, but should be used in light of a doctor's care and current research.

Worthwhile addition to the body of knowledge!!
I have suffered with fibromyalgia and chronic fatique syndrome since 1992.When I was diagnosed there was virtually no information available!Thankfully there are some caring souls out there who have lent their expertise to this condition that is looked down on by so many professionals.As a stand-alone this pamphlet gives a fair background to the condition in addition to the invaluable information regarding the supplements but its strength lies in its addition to the cummulative body of information that is being built.Another reviewer mentioned that one would have to take pills all day in order to use all the suggested supplements..... from my reading of the pamphlet that was never intended!These are suggestions and each individual needs to find the right balance of supplements and in the quantity that works for that individual.If you are suffering from this condition my thoughts and prayers are with you!Don't give up and don't let people tell you this is all in your head!!!

Panning of Supplements for Fibromyalgia
I rated this as a "1" based on my level of knowledge.For a neophyte, perhaps it could be rated as high as a "2".There aren't many supplements which Elrod didn't include in this review...EVERY supplement is important to him (and I don't disagree).However, one would have to take pills ALL DAY to get all his recommendations ingested.He doesn't give any ideas of relative importance, nor does he suggest any amount which might be necessary for each supplement.Not very helpful. ... Read more

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