The SAM-e Handbook: The Fast, Natural Way to Overcome Depression, Relieve the Pain of Arthritis, Alleviate the Discomfort of Fibromyalgia, and Boost Your Energy [Paperback]

Nancy Stedman (Author)

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Publication Date: December 5, 2000

SAM-e is the hot, new natural supplement that has proven to be effective in the treatment of depression, arthritis, and other disorders. Most important, SAM-e takes effect on these (and other) problems quickly and with no significant side effects. For anyone who has struggled with depression and battled the sometimes debilitating side effects of chemical treatments, SAM-e is the smart, risk-free alternative. Similarly, people living with the constant aches and pains of fibromyalgia or osteoarthritis will find that they have a natural choice when it comes to pain management.

Research has shown that SAM-e can naturally:
Boost the body's energy and, in turn, help speed recovery
Act as a painkiller for arthritis sufferers
Soothe the sore muscles of fibromyalgia
And possibly protect against the development of cirrhosis of the liver

Here, finally, is the book that will answer all your questions and provide the most up-to-date information on this amazing discovery.

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SAM-e is the hot, new natural supplement that has proven to be effective in the treatment of depression, arthritis, and other disorders. Most important, SAM-e takes effect on these (and other) problems quickly and with no significant side effects. For anyone who has struggled with depression and battled the sometimes debilitating side effects of chemical treatments, SAM-e is the smart, risk-free alternative. Similarly, people living with the constant aches and pains of fibromyalgia or osteoarthritis will find that they have a natural choice when it comes to pain management.

Research has shown that SAM-e can naturally:
Boost the body's energy and, in turn, help speed recovery
Act as a painkiller for arthritis sufferers
Soothe the sore muscles of fibromyalgia
And possibly protect against the development of cirrhosis of the liver

Here, finally, is the book that will answer all your questions and provide the most up-to-date information on this amazing discovery.

About the Author

NANCY STEDMAN, M.S., has contributed to the science section of the New York Times, Prevention, Good Housekeeping, Reader's Digest, and other magazines. She lives in New York City.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press (December 5, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0609806548
• ISBN-13: 978-0609806548
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,099,296 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I am the author, December 13, 2000

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This review is from: The SAM-e Handbook: The Fast, Natural Way to Overcome Depression, Relieve the Pain of Arthritis, Alleviate the Discomfort of Fibromyalgia, and Boost Your Energy (Paperback)

Walk by any health food store, drugstore or vitamin shop, and odds are you'll see a sign touting the supplement SAM-e as a fast and side-effect-free treatment for depression and arthritis. As a veteran science journalist, I became intrigued by this supplement, which is approved for use in 14 countries but only became available in the U.S. about two years ago. I spoke with scores of cutting-edge researchers as well as ordinary people who have tried the drug-usually with success but sometimes not. I concluded that a large number of Americans could benefit from taking SAM-e. The SAM-e Handbook is a thorough introduction to the supplement. It weighs the evidence of SAM-e's effectiveness and answers many practical questions not addressed by other books on the subject: Who is most likely to benefit from SAM-e? Who should steer clear of it? What doses are best for different problems? Which are the best brands of SAM-e-and which are out-and-out frauds? Where can you get the lowest prices? And how do you find a doctor who will help you use SAM-e effectively? Incidentally, the book's subtitle has changed since the publisher submitted data to Amazon. It is now: The Fast, Natural Way to Overcome Depression, Relieve the Pain of Arthritis, Alleviate the Discomfort of Fibromyalgia, and Boost Your Energy.