Natural Health Encyclopaedia [CD-ROM]

Dia Spriggs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1998

Help Maintain Your Health Through The Natural Use Of Herbs, Vitamins/Minerals, Amino Acids And Other Substances, with the aid of the Natural Health Encyclopaedia CD-ROM, by Dia Spriggs, World Renowned Health Author

Health Topics: AIDS, Antibiotic/antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-vital, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiovascular System, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Dermatology, Edema, Extremities, Eyes/Ears/Nose/Throat, Fungal infections, Gastrointestinal, Glandular system, Gynecological/Obstetrics, Hair, Hematology, Hepatic/Biliary, Immune System/Allergies, Metabolism, Musculoskeletal/Connective Tissue/Joints, Neurological, Oral, Pediatrics, Psychological, Pulmonary/Respiratory, Renal/Urological Systems, Reproductive, Tonic, Topical Applications, Weight,

Herbs: Over 100 most used herbs with more than 125 color photos, botanical and common names, parts used, principal uses, dosages; both RDA and optimum dosage suggestions, nutritional contents, chemical constituents, benefits and functions listing illnesses and preventive properties, and warnings of side effects, aggravation of other conditions, and substances not to be taken with specified herb.

Vitamins/Minerals: Deficiency symptoms, dosages; both RDA and optimum dosage suggestions, foods rich in vitamins/minerals, interactions with other vitamins/minerals drugs or food, benefits and functions listing illnesses and parts of the body affected by these substances, and warnings about potential hazards that might affect other conditions

Amino Acids: Protein essentials for good health and proper bodily functioning, interactions between amino acids, foods, drugs, etc., benefits and functions listing illnesses and body functions affected by these substances, and warnings on when and when not to take amino acids

Miscellaneous Supplements and Articles of Interest: Information on some of the most popular substances used for health maintenance. Each substance may include dosages, foods that contain, interactions, benefits and functions, warnings and other useful information. Topics include: Algae, Bee Pollen, Bi-Directional Herb, Bromelain, Chlorophyll, Clay, CoQ10, DHEA, Essential Fatty Acids, Essaic, FOS, Gacinia Cambogia, Glucosamine Sulfate, Gums, Lactobacillus, Melatonin, Mushrooms, Octacosanol, Olive Oil, Pectin, Pregnenolone, Proper Usage of Herbal Therapy Dosages, Pycnogenol, Royal Jelly, Shark Cartilage, and Tea Tree Oil.

Includes: Integrated chemical properties and medical glossaries, extensive bibliography, help system, bookmarking and annotation functions. Requires Windows and a CD-ROM drive.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

There is a great deal of natural health information on this disc, arranged under Health Topics, Herbal Topics, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins and Amino Acids, Miscellaneous Supplements, Articles of Interest, Chemical Properties, and a Bibliography. There is also an Index, Search, a search History feature, and a Glossary. Sound a lot like a book? It acts much like one, too, except for the hot-linking that goes on among entries and to the glossary terms (it's hard to discern the difference, as the glossary links are the same color text as the entry links, only with dotted underlinings). What's good here? As previously noted, there's quite a bit of information, e.g., the entry for catnip has a color photo of the plant, lists the parts used for healthcare, the common name, nutritional contents, chemical constituents, principal users, dosages, benefits, and functions. Many entries also include warnings about use. The bibliography is based on older works plus a number of newer titles (published into 1997). What's not so good? There are some inconsistencies, e.g., St. John's wort (in any spelling) was not findable in the index, yet it is listed in the Herbal Topics and was easily located in a number of entries under the Search feature. Ditto for mushrooms. Why? Bottom Line: Recommended for public libraries, keeping in mind the publisher's caution that this disc "should in no way be considered a substitute for treatment by a qualified physician."
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Publisher

This was the first Hopkins Technology project that was conceived, agreed to, and author provided materials were all send via Internet (with the sole exception of the publisher/author contract which was done via the USPS).

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Product Details

• CD-ROM
• Publisher: Hopkins Technology, LLC; 1.01 edition (March 1, 1998)
• ISBN-10: 1886649308
• ISBN-13: 978-1886649309
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.9 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #452,358 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So concise and informative, March 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Natural Health Encyclopaedia (CD-ROM)

I was surprised at the compact way the information was presented. I didn't have to read chapter after chapter to find what I was looking for. This is great and I refer to it often.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative in languge I could understand., June 13, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Natural Health Encyclopaedia (CD-ROM)

This has been so easy to use and so informative. It has really helped me make informed choices for improving my health and the health of my family. So glad I bought it.!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the price, March 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Natural Health Encyclopaedia (CD-ROM)

I just wish this was in book form but the information in this CD is invaluable. I just print out pages and take them with me when I need to.