This book discusses analgesics and natural approaches to pain. There are a number of natural alternatives which are equally effective and in many cases may be preferable to drugs because they may help treat the underlining problem rather than simply treating a symptom. The author, Dr. Raymond Lombardi, is a chiropractor who treats patients daily who are experiencing various types of pain. His training and experience as a naturopathic doctor, nutritionist and herbalist, allows him to select the proper approach for the various types of pain, whether it is chronic, acute, inflammatory, degenerative, etc.
Amazon Sales Rank: #2611214 in Books Published on: 1999-10-01 Original language: English Binding: Paperback 160 pages
Most helpful customer reviews 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. aspirin alternatives By C. Thomas not very informative.it mentions specific herbs in the index but on the page next to it, it does not mention it at all. See all 1 customer reviews...
Aspirin Alternatives: The Top Natural Pain-Relieving Analgesics (A Health Learning Handbook)
The Complete Nutritional Supplements Buyer's Guide
Nutrition expert Daniel Gastelu has written the ultimate guidebook for anyone who wants to know what they're putting in their bodies before they "pop the cap" on any of today's dietary supplements. For the first time, readers interested in improving their health can finally make sense of the booming -- and confusing -- world of vitamins, minerals, herbs, metabolites, and other supplements. This extraordinary book gives an industry insider's view on what dietary supplements are, how they are made and regulated, why certain formulations are more effective than others, and what scientific research tells us is safe and effective, entry by entry.The Complete Nutritional Supplements Buyer's Guide tells you how to choose the best products in the right doses for cardiovascular wellness, weight loss, sound sleep, joint and bone health, cholesterol reduction, stress management, memory skills, and much more. It lists the best supplements for beating fatigue, headaches, and depression; for boosting energy levels; and improving digestion. And its comprehensive alphabetical guide analyzes every ingredient found in any supplement, from acidophilus to zinc.Everything you need to know about vitamins, minerals, herbal products, amino acids, botanicals, and more The best formulas for health and longevity The top nutrients for stamina, weight loss, sleep, joint health, and memoryThe most effective supplements for fatigue, headaches, depression, and women's healthIngredients you should avoidAnd much, much more
Amazon Sales Rank: #2232001 in Books Published on: 2000-06-27 Released on: 2000-06-27 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 414 pages
Amazon.com 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 Nutritional Supplements Buyers Guide by Daniel Gastelu, M.S., a pioneer in the dietary supplement industry and author of Dynamic Nutrition for Maximum Performance. In the buying guide's nearly 400 pages, Gastelu will help you design a supplement program to suit your health needs. Plus, you'll learn which supplements are safe and effective for everyone in the family and the best supplements to beat a variety of conditions, including fatigue, PMS, headaches, stress, and depression. The book is divided into three sections. Part 1 takes you behind the scenes of the dietary supplement industry and explains in detail how supplements are regulated (or, rather, aren't) and labeled. Part 2 will help you design an individual supplement program based on your age, sex, and health goals. Part 3 is an extensive A- to Z-guide that provides an overview, a list of benefits, suggested dosages, and concerns for the most effective dietary supplements and ingredients on the market. The appendix includes a dietary supplement diary and the author's Natural Thin Diet, which is basically a low-calorie, low-fat plan based on the Food Guide Pyramid that emphasizes the consumption of whole foods. --Ellen Albertson From the Inside Flap Nutrition expert Daniel Gastelu has written the ultimate guidebook for anyone who wants to know what they're putting in their bodies before they "pop the cap" on any of today's dietary supplements. For the first time, readers interested in improving their health can finally make sense of the booming -- and confusing -- world of vitamins, minerals, herbs, metabolites, and other supplements. This extraordinary book gives an industry insider's view on what dietary supplements are, how they are made and regulated, why certain formulations are more effective than others, and what scientific research tells us is safe and effective, entry by entry.The Complete Nutritional Supplements Buyer's Guide tells you how to choose the best products in the right doses for cardiovascular wellness, weight loss, sound sleep, joint and bone health, cholesterol reduction, stress management, memory skills, and much more. It lists the best supplements for beating fatigue, headaches, and depression; for boosting energy levels; and improving digestion. And its comprehensive alphabetical guide analyzes every ingredient found in any supplement, from acidophilus to zinc.Everything you need to know about vitamins, minerals, herbal products, amino acids, botanicals, and more The best formulas for health and longevity The top nutrients for stamina, weight loss, sleep, joint health, and memoryThe most effective supplements for fatigue, headaches, depression, and women's healthIngredients you should avoidAnd much, much more About the Author DANIEL GASTELU is professor of nutrition for the International Sports Sciences Association and director of its nutritional sciences department. He is also the author of six books on nutrition and the founder of SUPPLEMENTFACTS International. He lives in northern New Jersey.
Most helpful customer reviews 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding, Original and Fabulously Useful! By Kelly Skrimstad 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. What makes this book a standout (for me) is the way it is formatted. Supplements are presented in categories addressing particular points of focus. For example (just a few of the many) target concerns for supplementation include "Joint and Bone Health", "Vision Supplements", "Immune System Stimulation" etc. Information addressing each specific concern is presented in simple, well organized charts which I found to be hugely useful. In addition, this book presents information on each separate supplement in an easy to read format which is detailed enough to give a good overview .... but no so much information that it becomes a chore.Extensively referenced, this very well written and originally formatted book is a genuine pleasure to read. By far the most well organized and "to the point" (general) supplement book I have read to date. I recommend it wholeheartedly! See all 1 customer reviews...
Dietary Supplements and Multiple Sclerosis: A Health Professional's Guide
There is a relatively high use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), especially dietary supplements, among people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Health professionals with CAM information can improve the quality of patient care by guiding patients away from possibly harmful therapies and, if appropriate, towards low-risk, possibly effective therapies."Dietary Supplements and Multiple Sclerosis" is meant to be referred to when people with MS ask a question about a particular dietary supplement. Supplements are arranged in alphabetical order under the most commonly used name. In addition, the index contains a listing of these common names as well as less common names that may be encountered. The main information about the supplements is written in a concise summary form that usually discusses only the MS relevance of the supplement. The supplements selected for inclusion are those with specific MS relevance, such as those that are known to be used by people with MS, have claimed efficacy for slowing disease progression or relieving MS symptoms, interact with drugs commonly used to treat MS, and potentially worsen MS or its symptoms. Also, supplements are reviewed that are popular in the general population or are known to have serious adverse effects.
Amazon Sales Rank: #572955 in Books Published on: 2004-11 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Dimensions: .40 pounds Binding: Paperback 110 pages
About the Author Allen C. Bowling, MD, PhD, is Medical Director of the Rocky Mountain MS Center. He is also the Director of the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Program based at the center and a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Dr. Bowling has published numerous articles in clinical and basic science journals. He has presented information and original research on CAM and MS at national and international medical conferences as well as to lay audiences. His work on CAM has received numerous awards.
Most helpful customer reviews 28 of 30 people found the following review helpful. Jampacked with lots and lots of essential information those of us with MS need By Barbara L. Timmer WOW! I now no longer feel like I'm fumbling around in the dark about dietary suppplements and MS! Dr. Bowling thoroughly and objectively examines supplements and their effects on MS! How empowering it is to know that certain supplements have the side effect of nausea, which is my most frequent and bothersome MS sypmtom and the one thing I simply can't cope with. No more Evening Primrose Oil for me! I've replaced it with Flaxseed Oil, which does basically the same thing, but unlike Evening Primrose Oil does not have nausea as a side effect! I would gladly trade more physical disability if I just could find a way to do something about the nausea! And even more important information, supplements that stimulate the immune system. Also of importance is the information on which supplements can cause liver damage, particularly important for those of us who are on one of the interferons! With Dr. Bowling's excellent book in hand I am adding herbal supplements to my regimin, and I do notice a measurable improvement in my overall condition! However, as all us MS'rs know, our lovely little disease has a tendency to go through periods when it kicks our butts less than at other times, and with that knowledge, I'll do an update on this review towards the end of this year. Obviously, highly reccomended to anyone with MS! I'd pretty much put this in the category of a must-read book for my Sisters and Brothers with MS. Doesn't having MS absolutely STINK????? 10/19/05 As promised, I'm updating this review. Well, so far the improvement is continuing. Actually, I think it's a combination of several different things. I feel that the fact that I workout 4 to 6 times a week is also very beneficial! So this book still rates a 5+ with me! 34 of 42 people found the following review helpful. Bad intention & Questionable Credibility By Bismillah Dear MS-er: If you expect this book to present a "Complementary and Alternative Medicine Program" that can help you with your disease (As could be implied by the authers' profissional field), then you are mistaken. If you are looking for "Dietry Supplements" (As could be implied by the title of this book) then look else where. If you need to read such silly claims like"Excessive Vitamin E can increase risk of bleeding" ( may I ask if this has been clincially proven? huh), then buy this book and enjoy. This book makes me wonder, if it was written with the intention to help MS suffes or was intended to favor beta-Interferon manufacturers over alternative Medicin? False claims in the book makes the authers' credibility questionalble. A POSITIVE, yet challenging,approach in handling the subject would be listing those supplements that can benifit MS suffers instead of a list to warn about. Logically, a satement like "No clinical proof that X supplement have any impact on MS" - does NOT imply that X spplement has NO impact on MS but rather it means that NO clinical trials were conducted to prove its effectiveness. Surprisingly enough, TWO of the most exciting herbs, backed up with clinical experiemens - proven to positively impact MS (Turmeric -resommended by Dr. Weil- , Polypodium Leucontomos ). More funny thing about this book is that it considers "Turmeric" which is an Indian food spices to be equivelant to "GOLDENSEAL"!!!!! and warns against its sedative impact!!! by the way, it doesnt mention Polypodium!!! If I would comment on all rubbish claims in this book, I could endup with another book of its size or even more! Take Care 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Dietary Supplements and Multiple Sclerosis: A Health Professional's Guide By Ernest J. P. Muhly Not a good review of supplements. Mostly a big-Pharma / AMA approach with warnings about how supplements might adversely affect pharmaceuticals. Prior to the