Used for thousands of years in Europe, Americans are just finding out about the miraculous healing powers of St. John's wort, a simple flower extract called Hypericum that has been proven to work as well as--and sometimes better than--prescription antidepressants. This easy-to-use, step-by-step program tells readers how to tell if they're a candidate for St. John's wort; how it works in the body and what to expect from it; comparisons with Prozac and other medications; detailed instructions on dosage and frequency; and much more. .
About the Author
Larry Katzenstein is the formal medical editor of American Health magazine and served for twelve years as a health writer at Consumer Reports. He has earned national recognition for his medical writing, including the New York Newspaper Guild's Page One Award for Excellence in Journalism, the American College of Allergy and Immunology Media Award, and the William Harvey Award for Journalistic Achievement in Hypertension.
