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Prescription for Nutritional Healing: The A-to-Z Guide to Supplements [Mass Market Paperback]

Phyllis A. Balch CNC (Author)
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Publication Date: October 16, 2008
A convenient, pocket-sized guide to today’s most effective dietary supplements.

Prescription for Nutritional Healing: The A-to-Z Guide to Supplements draws on America’s number-one bestselling guide to natural health, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, to present authoritative information about some 350 of the most important dietary supplements available today, in a handy, redesigned format. Newly revised and expanded, it details how these supplements work, how to use them, and what to look for when choosing them. This revised edition incorporates the latest medical information, including updated dosage recommendations, as well as current information about vitamin E and vitamin B12. Here is a straightforward, easy-to use guide to vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, amino acids, enzymes, antioxidants, herbs, and more.
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Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, was a leading nutritional counselor and advocate of natural therapies for more than two decades and spent more than twenty-five years researching natural approaches to health and healing. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  • Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Avery Trade; Rev Upd edition (October 16, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1583333169
  • ISBN-13: 978-1583333167
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
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49 of 49 people found the following review helpful
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This useful guide provides basic information on a wide range of nutritional supplements, incorporating cutting edge findings in the fields of nutrition and supplementation. This updated edition includes information on newer supplements and herbal remedies like MSM, IP6, colostrum, olive leaf extract and saw palmetto.

In Chapter One: Nutrition, Diet and Wellness, the author provides the basics of nutrition, from the 4 basic nutrients to the micronutrients plus guidelines for selecting and preparing foods. This section includes an interesting article on phytochemicals (biologically active substances in plants that give them their color and flavour).

The chapters that follow provides an overview of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and water, explaining their functions in the body and then providing a detailed discussion of the individual vitamins, minerals and amino acids. The chapter on water discusses various types like tap, artesian, bottled, sparkling, distilled and natural spring water.

The chapter on anti-oxidants looks at a wide spectrum of substances, from Alpha-Lipoic Acid to Zinc. The next chapter deals with enzymes, their role in the body and how they interact with foods. This includes a list of commercially available digestive enzymes.

Natural Food Supplements are discussed in detail, from Acidophilus to Yeast; this section includes entries on SAMe, Phosphatidylserine, MSM, Melatonin, Glucosamine, DHEA, CoQ10, Colloidal Silver, Creatine and Pregnenolone, providing the latest information.

The last chapter is devoted to herbs, including essential oils, extracts, teas, tinctures and wines. Here one can find information on anything from Acerola to Yucca, divided into the parts of the plant that is used, its phytochemical and nutrient content, its actions and uses and further comments on the plant.

The valuable and handy guide concludes with a thorough index. Another excellent guide to supplements is Earl Mindell's Supplement Bible. For a more thorough treatment of nutritional healing, I recommend James and Phyllis Balch's extensive work Prescription For Nutritional Healing.

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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This work is a superior rendition on specific modalities which
relates vitamins and nutrients to specific disease processes.
The beauty of the work is that specific dosages are quoted in
daily milligrams or international units. Nutrients are ranked from essential to important to helpful. There is good coverage
of the various antioxidants i.e. the ACES-Vitamin A,
Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Selenium
The book provides detailed recommendations and helpful
considerations on virtually every disease process. The author
provides a list of Health and Medical Organizations throughout
the USA, as well as a list of important manufacturers and
distributors of vitamins, minerals and other supplements.
This book is a good supplement to your existing vitamin and
nutrient regimen. In addition, it's a good literature source
to provide background information so that you can interface
intelligently with your own physicians and local medical
providers.The book is valuable in handling common health
problems; such as, osteoporosis, allergies, infectious
diseases and the more elusive cancers. The work is a worthy
investment for any personal library.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I manage "Vitamin" store for a large, "Health" chain. In the past year and a half, I've learned so much about vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes, and food concentrates. I've used amazon.com to buy DOZENS of books that pertain to my job. But you know what? Not a day goes by where I don't pick up this book.

"Prescription for Nutritional Healing" has to be one of the most complete, detailed, and impressive supplemental references out there. The Balch's deserve two thumbs up for this great read!

Just a note: you will see common trends. For almost every ailment, ACES (Vitamin A or Beta Carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Selenium) are suggested (like one other reviewer mentioned). These may be mentioned for more than one reason. While ACES tend to be most studied in formal research, they have also shown to be incredibly safe and effective. Whether the suggested supplements are palliative or curative, The Balch's have done their research with overwhelming amounts of reputable sources.

If you like this book, and are interested in anti-aging medicine, I suggest adding "The Super Anti-Oxidants"

(James F. Balch). Also, a very easy read - there is great information on how we age, and what we can do to prevent it.
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This is the first source I check when I have a health problem.
Whenever I have a health problem, the first thing I do is look it up in Nutritional Healing. I find the descriptions for each condition and the explanations for treatment thorough... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Hilde Tipton
a must have in every home
Tons of easy to read information. This book is an excellent guide allowing the layperson to treat and cure many of the most common afflictions and ailments without the use of... Read more
Published on March 7, 2010 by mind expansion through knowledge
Good reference guide
This is a good book. The author describes in detail each vitamin/mineral/amino acid etc., what it's role in your body is, & under which circumstances you would want to supplement... Read more
Published on February 2, 2010 by Boomadiidii
disaster
We expected this book to be a comprehensive description that the title said. We have such a book purchased previously. This book was a mere condensation of that which we wanted. Read more
Published on January 31, 2010 by Paul B. Gunderson
The Nutritional Healing Bible of Our Time
The Prescription for Nutritional Healing by Phyllis Balch is a precious resource for comprehensive and up to date information regarding nutrition and natural remedies. Read more
Published on January 14, 2010 by Jitesh Chawla
Nutritional Healing Guide to Supplements
Since the beginning there were vitamins and minerals. They are natural and they are what your body and brain are made up of. Read more
Published on November 14, 2009 by S. Schmoeller
Great book and was in great condition.
The book was sent to me in great condition and great time from when I ordered it. Very happy!
Published on October 17, 2009 by Christine J. Barrett
Excellent Book
This is a excellent reference book. It saved my husband's life, with medications and natural healing. I had a older version and now I have this verison. It's My BIBLE. Read more
Published on October 2, 2009 by Maria M. Santiago
Excellent Book ...Quick and Easy Transaction
I bought this book for my husband who is really into homeopathics. He had seen it in the store where he buys many of his supplents, etc. Read more
Published on September 22, 2009 by Anonymous
I was disappointed...
This book was a disappointment to me. I have the 4th edition, and was hoping to find new information on tryptophan. Read more
Published on September 17, 2009 by W. Wolf
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