Consumer interest in diet and nutritional supplements is increasing dramatically. This book is designed to meet the needs of those professionals who are called upon to advise patients and the general public. It provides a valuable text for those who are researchers or decision-makers in the food and pharmaceutical industries. The text presents a thorough account of this topical subject and enables the reader to appreciate the functions of nutrients in health and common disease states, to understand the current debates over the roles of nutrients and supplements in the diet, and to answer those questions frequently asked by patients and consumers.
Amazon Sales Rank: #5494191 in Books Published on: 2001-09-06 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Dimensions: .56" h x 6.14" w x 9.21" l, 1.07 pounds Binding: Hardcover 213 pages
Review From the reviews: "This book is recommended because each of the contributors has provided a concise but comprehensive coverage of the latest developments in our understanding of nutrition in relation to food and nutritional supplements. Therefore, an informed view has been created by the editors as a basis when making decisions about healthy eating or the use of dietary supplements." (Advances in Food Science, Vol. 24 (3), 2002) "The purpose of this book is to examine the phenomenon of self medication with nutritional supplements from both a biological and psychological perspective. … This book is designed to meet the needs of those professionals who are called upon to advise patients and the general public. It also provides a valuable text for those who are researchers or decision makers in the food and pharmaceutical industries." (Food Trade Review, Vol. 72, February, 2002)
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Food and Nutritional Supplements: Their Role in Health and Disease
Nutricures: Foods & Supplements That Work with Your Body to Relieve Symptoms & Speed Healing
Among natural therapies, nutritional remedies—foods and supplements—remain the most popular choices by far. It’s easy to understand why: They’re readily available, easily affordable, and virtually free of side effects. But choosing the best remedy for a particular condition can be a challenge even for nutrition-minded consumers. Which is more effective, foods or supplements? What’s the proper dosage? Can certain nutrients negate each other or interfere with medications?NutriCures answers these and other questions as it reveals the most potent healing nutrients for a host of health concerns, including back pain, dry eyes, insomnia, psoriasis, and sinusitis. Turn to NutriCures for: • unbiased reporting of the "state of the science" in nutritional therapy• practical strategies for getting the most from healing foods and supplements• clear dosage instructions, plus vital information on possible nutrient-drug interactions
Amazon Sales Rank: #951560 in Books Published on: 2010-04-13 Released on: 2010-04-13 Format: Bargain Price Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 416 pages
About the Author ALICE FEINSTEIN has been writing and editing health books for more than 20 years. PREVENTION is the #1 healthy lifestyle brand and the 15th largest magazine in the nation, with more than 11 million readers.
Most helpful customer reviews 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Informative and Well Researched By Dr. Susan Taylor Comprehensive and easy-to-use, Nutricures delivers information -- emphasizing foods and supplements--for the common conditions that arise during our life cycle. A complete food and supplement manual, utilizing scientific validation from experts in their prospective fields, this book is a valuable information guide for anyone interested in total health.It is also worth mentioning that this book is organized and written to make information accessible to both lay people as well as health care providers.The chapters are organized alphabetically and include nutrient prescriptions for conditions ranging from aging and attention deficit disorder to weight problems and wrinkles . . . with over 50 conditions identified in between. You also get information from over 50 leading experts in their perspective fields of practice and research. Alot of book for the money. A well done manual long overdue. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Resource for Everyday Health Care By D. Yost "Nutri-Cures" is a must-have resource for self care. It's an informative, well-written, and well-researched guide that tells you what to eat and what supplements to take to help avoid and treat the myriad health issues common today, such as diabetes, heart disease, celiac, cancer, and depression. The prescriptive advice on Alzheimer's disease is most interesting. It's the best book on food, supplements and disease to come out in years. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. good ideas for a healthier life By Lady Judith Lots of good ideas MOST of us need to be happier and healthier. A lot of good tips to help dump a lot of daily blues and stress just by eating better. JUST use your good sense and this book. See all 4 customer reviews...
Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-Rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health
From two leading authorities in naturopathic clinical nutrition comes this consumer-health and patient-care book, diagnosing the dangers of our modern low-fibre and high-carbohydrate diet, while prescribing an optimum diet of nutrient-rich food and supplements for better health. The authors identify the nutritional deficiencies and dependencies caused by our 'junk-food' diet that lead to malnutrition and other serious dietary diseases and disorders. They recommend a diet that is whole, alive, fresh, and varied, rather than processed, dead, stale, and monotonous. For individuals with nutrient deficiencies and dependencies, they recommend appropriate vitamin, mineral, essential fatty acid, and amino acid therapy.The book features a 12-step program for developing an individualised diet and a 30-page analysis of the nutrient content of common foods. This collaboration between Dr Abram Hoffer (MD) and Dr Jonathan Prousky (ND) offers a unique complementary and alternative approach to good nutrition.
Amazon Sales Rank: #341178 in Books Published on: 2006-03 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Dimensions: .1 pounds Binding: Paperback 350 pages
About the Author Dr. Abram Hoffer is a founding father of the complementary and alternative health movement. His pioneering research in vitamin B-3 and vitamin C therapy for diseases and disorders inspired Nobel laureate Linus Pauling to publish his ground-breaking Vitamin C and the Common Cold and How to Live Longer and Feel Better. Dr. Jonathan Prousky is Asst. Prof. of Clinical Nutrition and Chief Medical Officer at The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. He graduated from Bastyr U. in Seattle and completed his training at National Naturopathic College in Portland, Oregon.
Most helpful customer reviews 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Great for reference, or to sit down and read. By AE I picked this book up at the library thinking I might have a skim or two over it, but found it so interesting I've actually read it cover to cover. The authors write in clear tone and voice, simple language, and break each chapter up into multiple sections. I do plan on buying it now, and I think it will be very handy for reference.Some of the information presented can be a bit redundant, but in general this is an excellent introduction to the nutrition from a naturopathic perspective, and indeed the naturopathic movement as a whole (since it is so focused on preventative care). There are many specific examples in each chapter of patients', whom either of the authors have seen, experiences.I didn't pick this book up to diagnose myself of any condition, or to treat anything in particular, but I have taken the advice of the book and implemented a few changes to my diet and supplementation habits. I am already a very clean eater, and a believer in naturopathic medicine, yet I found plenty of things I need to work on. I am now taking a B complex vitamin daily, and have seen my energy increase and my appetite decrease. I have also started taking ECPO (enteric coated peppermint oil) after eating large meals or potentially problematic foods, and have had good experiences so far with that.Overall I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking to make some changes to their own eating patterns, or anyone who is looking to broaden their knowledge of the naturpathic movement. See all 1 customer reviews...