Secrets of Evening Primrose Oil (Our Secrets Of...) [Mass Market Paperback]

Monica Reinagel (Author)

Book Description

Series: Our Secrets Of... | Publication Date: February 15, 2000

Discover the secrets of this rare oil.

A century ago, scientists discovered a remarkable healing oil locked in the seed of a common wildflower. Since its discovery, evening primrose oil (EPO) has been used in the treatment of a multitude of ailments, from premenstrual tension to allergies to heart problems. EPO is one of the only known sources of a rare and valuable compound called GLA (gamma linolenic acid), found to be a safe and natural alternative to many pharmaceutical drugs.

This comprehensive guidebook includes:

* The history of EPO-- from the ancient folklore to the latest scientific research
* Who can benefit from EPO
* How EPO can help undo the damage caused by the modern diet
* How the oil works in the body to relieve inflammation, reduce allergies, and improve metabolism
* Complete, easy-to-follow programs to improve your health, beat PMS, and slim down naturally
* Dosage recommendations and nutritional protocols

Discover the secrets of evening primrose oil.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Monica Reinagel is a freelance writer and editor, specializing in nutrition and alternative and complementary medicine. She lives in Baltimore, Maryland.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks (February 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312972989
• ISBN-13: 978-0312972981
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,533,888 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource Information, November 13, 2001

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Halina (Overland Park, Kansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Secrets of Evening Primrose Oil (Our Secrets Of...) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book has a lot of excellent information about how diet can influence PMS, allergies, depression and a number of other disorders. It gives information about the little known essential fatty acid, GLA, and the "good" prostaglandins PGE1 which are found in Evening Primrose Oil. The book also outlines some nutrients/foods for different physical problems along with dosages and cautions. It also lists references for additional information. I highly recommend this book - and am buying several for friends and family.

5.0 out of 5 stars Small but with lots of information!, January 2, 2011

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Francisca - See all my reviews

This review is from: Secrets of Evening Primrose Oil (Our Secrets Of...) (Mass Market Paperback)

I decided to read this book after reading Evening Primrose Oilwhich I didn't quite like. I find Secrets of Evening Primrose Oil comprehensive and full of very useful information. Much of the information you will find in other books but here you have it in condensed form which might appeal to some people. As I have been suffering from my allergies big time this year I have started to follow the instructions on this book and right now, after only two weeks, they are a lot better. As the author says it may take at least a month or longer for the full effect to take place. The good thing is that I am not suffering as much anymore and I am not taking any medication.

I do worry a bit about taking a lot of Omega-6 but as I have no other option for the moment I will have to go with this advice. I have to say that I don't agree with the author's ideas about saturated fats although I do agree with her that fats are very important for the health (I wonder where she would get her fats from other than the Evening Primrose Oil as she doesn't seem to agree with animal fats). She makes the distinction between Good and Bad Cholesterol although towards the end she demystifies the fats and cholesterol concepts. As far as I have read there isn't really good and bad Cholesterol at all, we need it all!

The parts that interested me most were the chapters about allergies, hart, cancer, fats and cholesterol, chronic illnesses of the aging (where I am heading to....), skin and hair, but she also talks about alcoholism, PMS and mental illnesses.

This book dates from 2000, so getting a bit old but still I felt that it is quite up to date. A tiny pocket book which as a format is quite outdated and, as I bought it second hand the pages are very yellow making it seem even older, but well worth reading! Maybe it would be a good idea for Monica Reinagel to write a new version?