Take a photo of a barcode or cover
7 reviews for:
Prescription for Nutritional Healing: The A-to-Z Guide to Supplements
Phyllis A. Balch
4.25 AVERAGE
7 reviews for:
Prescription for Nutritional Healing: The A-to-Z Guide to Supplements
Phyllis A. Balch
4.25 AVERAGE
A wonderful resource for those who want an alternative to prescription drugs, etc.
A must if you are interested in natural/homeopathic/nutritional types of healing!
Such a weird combination of 1) proper warnings for herbal contraindications and essential oil safety, 2) false information (e.g. the FDA regulates homeopathic therapies, which as far as I can tell it doesn't), and 3) bizarre and unrealistic food recommendations to avoid (e.g. oranges, black pepper). The sources are just a list of notes in the back with no access dates or in-text indications that they exist for the claims made (and many claims are completely unsourced). The supplements and herbs sections include information on what they supposedly do but not in what quantities or frequencies. Coming out of this book I feel overwhelmed and like I don't have an action plan for actually implementing anything "learned" in it. I recommend skipping this one.
Didn't particularly care for some of the actual nutrition advice (aspartame is safe?? saturated fats and meat should be avoided?????) but it's a great resource for alternatives to taking pills when something ails you. I look forward to using it as a reference for years to come!
(also posted on my site The Paperback Stash)
If you're into vitamins, minerals, and supplements, this book will be sure to please you. I'm not one into pill nutrients much, but hold this book in high regard because it is seemingly endless with its information. There are countless disorders, with information on them - then treatments - then final notes. The authors were obviously not in a hurry as some seem to be, or pressed for space. It's a great resource that covers so much more than just what it says it does. There are chapters on vitamins, minerals, herbs, but the great heart of this book is the index referencing various conditions and ailments - everything from research, herbal suggestions, vitamin and mineral therapies with dosage recommendations - wonderful stuff. There are of course some eyebrow raising points, such as how orange juice is bad for everyone, but the authors seem to know their stuff and it shows. Highly recommended.
If you're into vitamins, minerals, and supplements, this book will be sure to please you. I'm not one into pill nutrients much, but hold this book in high regard because it is seemingly endless with its information. There are countless disorders, with information on them - then treatments - then final notes. The authors were obviously not in a hurry as some seem to be, or pressed for space. It's a great resource that covers so much more than just what it says it does. There are chapters on vitamins, minerals, herbs, but the great heart of this book is the index referencing various conditions and ailments - everything from research, herbal suggestions, vitamin and mineral therapies with dosage recommendations - wonderful stuff. There are of course some eyebrow raising points, such as how orange juice is bad for everyone, but the authors seem to know their stuff and it shows. Highly recommended.