Author: Catherine Ulbricht Publisher: ISBN: 9780803623033 Category : Alternative medicine Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
More than 600 entries organized alphabetically with information for each one including the drug name and variations, indications, contraindications, dosing, monitoring and patient education. Adverse drug reactions and life-threatening side effects are highlighted in a second colour.
Author: Corinne T. Netzer Publisher: Dell ISBN: Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 452
Book Description
Updated for 1997 with an easy-to-use index, this book tells readers how to get all of the vitamins and minerals they need from the food they eat--naturally, without taking supplements. It includes listings of both brand-name and generic foods.
Author: Angela Dowden Publisher: Pan Macmillan ISBN: 1447258487 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 120
Book Description
We all know that a good diet full of vital vitamins and minerals is key to staying fit and healthy. But with busy schedules, processed foods and entrenched diet and lifestyle habits, can you be sure your body is getting enough essential nutrients? Even the smallest deficiency can result in fatigue, joint pain, a weakened immune system and problematic skin. Vitamin supplements are a simple and easy way to ensure you get the right nutrients, every day. Written by nutritionist Angela Dowden, The Pocket Guide to Vitamins offers sound, sensible advice on the uses vitamins, minerals, herbs and other supplements and helps you choose the right ones for your needs. Covering key products such as fish oils, probiotics and popular herbs, it also offers advice on supplements for specific health concerns. The Pocket Guide to Vitamins is a handy, accessible guide based on the latest research to help you decide whether you are getting all the nutrients you need, whether a supplement might help, and how to choose the right product for you.
Author: Marsha Hudnall Publisher: ISBN: Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 116
Book Description
Learn how to get the best nutrition from the foods you eat every day. This handy guide tells which nutrients people need most, depending on their age, habits, and overall health. It also tells what to look for in supplements and how to read labels and evaluate nutrition claims.
Author: Mary Width Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning ISBN: 1284288587 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 424
Book Description
"The Essential Pocket Guide for Clinical Nutrition is a quick-reference guide for dietitians, students, and other health professionals actively engaged in clinical nutrition, providing them with immediate access to evidence-based information on nutritional assessment, nutrition support, and nutrition considerations for specific diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and pulmonary disease. Using the latest nutritional guidelines, the authors utilize a consistent chapter format that includes sections on disease process, treatment and nutritional intervention, and patient education, making it easy to find relevant information"--
Author: Christopher Hobbs Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 111806920X Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 374
Book Description
“Christopher Hobbs and Elson Haas...take a complicated field and...make sense of it.” —Ron Lawrence, MD, PhD, Director, Council on Natural Nutrition Don’t forget to take your vitamins! It’s good advice. But everybody’s needs are different. Age, lifestyle, gender, ethnicity, diet, and habits all play a role in determining which vitamins and minerals you need more or less of in your diet. Like traffic lights, vitamins help regulate your body’ most basic functions at the cellular level. And just like those red, green and amber beacons, they must be synchronized—not too many or too few—to get you through your life’s journey in good shape. Now Vitamins For Dummies shows you how to have green lights all the way. Confused by vitamins? Mystified by minerals? Can’t tell the difference between gingko and ginseng? In this straight-talking guide, two experts cut through the confusion and help you: Get a handle on what each vitamin mineral and supplement does Create a personalized supplement program Understand the fine print on the labels Combat or prevent specific ailments Enhance memory, mood, and energy Slow the aging progress Drawing upon their years of experience in clinical practice as well as the latest scientific research into nutritional supplements, Chris Hobbs and Elson Haas, MD, tell you, in plain English, what you need to know to make informed decisions about which supplements you take. They cover: The ABCs of vitamins All about minerals Amino acids and proteins—the body’s building blocks The importance of fats and oils Common supplements for digestion Super-foods and other great supplements The top 40 herbal supplements As an added bonus, Vitamins For Dummies features a quick-reference, A-to-Z guide to treatments for 90 common complaints. From acne to motion sickness to varicose veins, the authors describe complete healing programs that include vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements and lifestyle changes. Your complete A-to-Zinc guide to vitamins, minerals, herbs and other nutritional supplements, Vitamins For Dummies is your ticket to good health and long life.
Author: Pamela Wartian Smith Publisher: Square One Publishers, Inc. ISBN: 0757052339 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 478
Book Description
Almost 75 percent of health and longevity is based on lifestyle, environment, and nutrition. Yet even if you follow a healthful diet, you probably don’t get all the nutrients you need to prevent disease. In What You Must Know About Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & More, Dr. Pamela Smith explains how you can maintain health through the use of nutrients. Part One of this easy-to-use guide discusses the individual nutrients necessary for good health. Part Two offers personalized nutritional programs for people with a wide variety of health concerns. People without prior medical problems can look to Part Three for their supplementation plans. Whether you want to maintain goodhealth or you are trying to overcome a medical condition, What You Must Know About Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & More, can help you make the best choices for the health and well-being of you and your family.
Author: Burt Berkson Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com ISBN: 1458799301 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 118
Book Description
The B-complex vitamins are a family of nutrients that play multifaceted and essential roles in health and preventing disease..........................
Author: Harold Silerman Publisher: Bantam ISBN: 9780553274356 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 372
Book Description
America's Most Reliable Vitamin Guide...Completely Updated! We've all heard about the miraculous curative and preventive powers of vitamins, minerals, and herbal remedies. Now the new, revised The Vitamin Book, compiled by pharmacological experts, cuts through the confusion so you learn what to take and why. Here is authoritative and up-to-date scientific information on exactly what vitamins, minerals, and herbal remedies can do for you. You'll find: Detailed descriptions of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and electrolytes, including daily requirements, dosages, therapeutic uses, and more The latest research on St. John's wort, echinacea, CoQ10, DHEA, and other popular herbal and dietary supplements An essential guide to brand-name multivitamins found in your supermarket or health food store Specific recommendations for children, athletes, seniors, and pregnant or postmenopausal women Guidelines for safe supplement use, including megadosing and critical drug interactions,The nutrient content of hundreds of common foods, including popular fast foods How computer programs can monitor your vitamin and mineral intake And much, much more
Author: Jane Stephenson Publisher: The Experiment, LLC ISBN: 161519813X Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 361
Book Description
Healthy eating is easier than ever with 12 essential nutrient values for over 4,500 foods right in your pocket! The Food Counter’s Pocket Companion is your indispensable guide to meeting your nutrition goals. Whether you’re seeking vegetarian and plant-based foods, looking to boost your fiber intake, or limiting saturated fat, salt, or sugar, this book is here to help you make informed choices. Find your favorite fresh, frozen, and prepared foods—including 100s of grocery store brands and 30 popular chain restaurants—under common sense, quick reference categories from A to Z. Plus, you’ll learn how to set your personal targets for calories, fluids, and key nutrients. At home or on the go, whether you need help navigating grocery store aisles or restaurant menus, this handbook takes the work (and tech) out of eating right for you. Make your food choices count with your pocket companion!
Author: Catherine Ulbricht
Author: Corinne T. Netzer
Author: Angela Dowden
Author: Marsha Hudnall
Author: Mary Width
Author: Christopher Hobbs
Author: Pamela Wartian Smith
Author: Burt Berkson
Author: Harold Silerman
Author: Jane Stephenson