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Thousands of medical and scientific studies have shown that antioxidants can slow down the aging process, reduce the risk of common degenerative diseases, and reverse the progression and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, heart disease, and...

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...

Fatigue is the most common complaint doctors hear from their patients. In this User's Guide, a leading health writer explains the three most common fatigue-related disorders - chronic fatigue, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia. Laurel Vukovic...

If you're feeling run down, have a weak heart, or are at risk of cancer, Coenzyme Q10 may be the nutrient for you. This vitamin-like substance the basis of a Nobel Prize in chemistry plays a pivotal role in your body's energy-making process. The User's...

Anyone who feels more tired than they should and winds up feeling fuzzy-headed from eating so-called energy foods will surely benefit from the several safe supplements that boost energy levels. Coenzyme Q10, alpha-lipoic acid, and carnitine-great energy...

Ginkgo Biloba, an herb used for centuries in Asia, can improve memory and benefit the heart. Today, its amazing health benefits have been confirmed by scientific research. The User's Guide to Ginkgo Biloba describes all of its benefits-and exactly how...

In this overview of the most popular herbs, Hyla Cass, M.D., describes the top ten herbal supplements. Among them are echinacea to boost the immune system during cold and flu season, ginseng to increase energy levels, St. John's wort to elevate mood, and...

User's Guide to INFLAMMATION, ARTHRITIS, and AGING Learn How Diet and Supplements Can Reduce Inflammation and Slow the Aging Processing By Ron Hunninghake, M.D. You know that eating the right foods and taking nutritional supplements can make a...

Millions of people suffer from chronic depression, and millions more cope with ''down days.'' But diet, natural light, and many supplemens can improve mood and well-being. This User's Guide to Natural Remedies for Depression describes the easy steps you...

Lyme disease is caused by a bacterial infection transmitted by a tick bite, and is best treated early with antibiotics. However, many people suffer from chronic relapsing Lyme disease, which can cause a variety of physical and psychiatric symptoms:...

By middle age, men often start experiencing the early signs of prostate disease. Backed up by extensive research, the herb saw palmetto can prevent and reverse many cases of prostate disease.

Millions of people suffer in quiet agony, but the right foods and supplements, alongwith setting the right mood, can help foster sexual intimacy and satisfaction. This "Use's Guide to Complete Sexual Satisfaction" explains the many ways you and your...

Body builders and other serious athletes commonly take natural performance-enhancing nutrients. Used correctly, these nutrients help build muscle and strength. The User's Guide to Sports Nutrients describes the best of these nutritional supplements and...

Feeling down? Sad? You don't have to. People have used herbal medicines for thousands of years, and St. John's wort may be one of the most effective and safe natural treatments for mild and moderate depression. The User's Guide to St. John's Wort...

In this User's Guide, nutrition author RoseMarie Gionta Alfieri describes the most important supplements for improving mood, reducing irritability, and preventing depression. Among these supplements are the B-complex vitamins, GABA, and St. John's wort...

Hepatitis (liver inflammation) is a common cause of illness and death. Many types of hepatitis are caused by viruses, whereas other types result from the liver's being overwhelmed by toxins, including alcohol and drugs. In this User's Guide, Dr. MacKay...

The User's Guide to Vitamin E explains this remarkable vitamin's benefits and how you can easily put it to work for you.

A renowned cardiologist explains how eliminating wheat from our diets can prevent fat storage, shrink unsightly bulges, and reverse myriad health problems. Every day, over 200 million Americans consume food products made of wheat. As a result, over 100...

You Finished Treatment, Now What? is a road map for lifestyle and natural medicine approaches to address health challenges that persist after cancer care, and to reduce the risk of recurrence. Written for cancer survivors/thrivers, those who care for...