The Natural Health Bible: From the Most Trusted Source in Health Information, Here is Your A-Z Guide to Over 200 Herbs, Vitamins, and Supplement

by Angelo DePalma, David J. Kroll, Steven Bratman

Book Overview

Did you know that there are safe and effective natural treatments for many of today's most common health conditions? Recent scientific studies suggest that many herbs, vitamins, and supplements not only may promote better health but may also be powerful weapons in the battle against specific diseases. With The Natural Pharmacist: Natural Health Bible, you'll discover what the therapeutic wonders of natural medicine can do for you. Inside, you'll have...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761520821
• ISBN13: 9780761520825
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.5" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Truly an indispensable reference!

I feel it is very important that I have a good source of information aside from that which is available from the company for which I sell natural supplements. I'm often frustrated by the limited acceptance of herbal supplements and remedies in the U.S., especially those which are widely used in Europe, China, and other parts of the world. This book states "principal proposed treatments" (those which have been tested successfully in the U.S.) and "other proposed treatments" (those not tested in the U.S., but are often used in other countries). It gives details about recommended dosages, safety issues, medical interactions, etc. So far, it has provided me with information about almost every ingredient I've searched for, and has made me feel much more confident about recommending the products I sell! There is a section regarding health problems and the recommended products for treating them, then another section of herbal substances and their recommended uses. The information is alphabetized, with shaded tabs on the edges of the pages for quick look-ups. It is so organized and easy to use, it's not only the first book I reach for when I need information, often it is the ONLY book I need!

It IS Indeed THE Bible for Natural Health!

If you are looking for a reference book to tell you WHAT popular and not-so-popular natural remedies like herbs, vitamins and supplements DO or DON'T do - this is one book you MUST have in your library. As the Guru for Lifetips.com Alternative Health site and as a health writer (Generationsr.com & Theamstream.com), I constantly refer to this wonderful book to guide me in my research to share tips with my readers - tips that are backed up with info provided by terrific book, including Safety Issues, Interaction Warnings, and Scientific Evidence that backs the worthiness or unworthiness of a particular herb or supplement. If you buy one health book, this should be the one you choose.

Best guide we have found for the price.

We are often hearing about a new natural/ herbal remedy and this book has become a great resource for information on all the implications of introducing something new to your system. We especially like the way the book is divided into a condition/ailment section and an alphabetical herb/supplement section. It is very easy to read from a non medical background and quickly answers our questions. A good value too.

An Herbal Reference That Is Based On Science

One of the reasons I like this book is because it is based on science, not opinion, anecdote, or folk wisdom. When patients ask what kind of herbal would be best to use for a specific condition, the book is in a format that makes it easy for me to quickly look up the condition and then it lists principal natural treatments. Scientific evidence is then presented to justify the principal natural treatments. It is a book I take with me each time I work in the pharmacy and my patients appreciate concise answers that can be backed up scientifically.The price of the book is also a plus and makes it even more attractive.

Find out what medical research says about natural remedies.

This book is a must have for anyone interested in alternative health, providers and patients alike. Bratman, a physician with extensive experience in the field of holistic medicine reports the results of medical research into the effectiveness of food supplements and herbs. The presentation style is unbiased, neither recommending nor critical of alternative treatments. Most of it is based on European research involving doubleblind studies. Bratman includes vital information such as the dosage needed to achieve the desired results as well as possible drug interactions. This book is a much needed departure from unsubstantiated claims and the information overload that consumers are sujected to, in natural food stores.