America's #1 vitamin book--now with extensive new material and special sections. This classic guide has been completely updated to put the information you need at your fingertips so you can live a longer, healthier and better life. Discover: How to maximize the effectiveness of your vitamins/supplements and avoid problems by taking them in the right combinations New anti-aging vitamins and supplements that will keep your skin and body healthy and young-looking The art of personalizing your dietary regimen to fit your lifestyle, your health profile, and even your job Natural alternatives to hormone replacement therapy (HRT), Viagra, Prozac, and Valium Expanded sections on nutraceuticals, homeopathy, and aromatherapy, and how to find the best practitioners in these fields Healing regimens for heart patients, stroke victims, diabetics, and arthritis sufferers New warnings about dangerous drug interactions and "miracle cures" Plus! Expanded sections on herbal teas and tinctures, beauty aids, diets, salt and sugar intake, and new ways to boost your energy level, fertility, and sex life.

Live a longer and healthier life with America's #1 vitamin book-a classic guidebook updated with extensive new material detailing the latest science. This classic compendium has been significantly updated to put the facts you need at your fingertips so you can live a longer, healthier and better life. With 20% new material, this comprehensive guide to vitamins and their health effects has the most up-to-date information to empower and enlighten readers. Discover: How to maximize the effectiveness of your vitamins/supplements and avoid problems by taking them in the right combinations New anti-aging vitamins and supplements that will keep your skin and body healthy and young-looking The latest research on how to fight off illness and stay healthy with the help of immune system-boosting vitamins and supplements The art of personalizing your dietary regimen to fit your lifestyle, your health profile, and even your job Natural alternatives to hormone replacement therapy (HRT), Viagra, Prozac, and Valium The science behind nutraceuticals, homeopathy, and aromatherapy, and how to find the best practitioners in these fields Healing regimens for heart patients, stroke victims, diabetics, and arthritis sufferers Insight on the new wonder supplement--CBD--and its many benefits New warnings about dangerous drug interactions and "miracle cures" With extensive sections on herbal teas and tinctures, beauty aids, diets, salt and sugar intake, and new ways to boost your energy level, fertility, and sex life, this book has everything you need to know to use vitamins to improve your health and wellness.

Are you confused about vitamins? Unsure of which ones you need for optimal health, and what levels are safe? You’re not alone. Many people’s health issues could be improved with vitamins—if they only knew how to use them. In this award-winning book, The Vitamin Solution, Drs. Romy Block and Arielle Levitan provide a common-sense, medically sound approach to using vitamins to improve your diet, exercise plan, and overall health. In clear, accessible, language, they explain which vitamins and supplements can be helpful, which can be harmful, and which are altogether unnecessary; explore health topics including migraine, hair loss, fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, hot flashes, and more; and address preventive care, providing insights on topics such as screening tests, weight loss, and preserving memory. Illuminating and accessible, The Vitamin Solution is an indispensable guide to safely incorporating vitamins and supplements into any lifestyle—one that will leave readers educated, informed, and armed with simple, everyday strategies for bettering their health.

Abstract: A total of 138 short chapters discuss a wide variety of topics associated with the role and use of vitamins in nutritional health and therapy for the general public. The chapters are organized under 5 major headings: vitamins in daily living; the role of specific vitamins in specific health and body functions; specific vitamin therapies for specific diseases; tips from 2 dozen health specialists in 14 professional health fields (e.g.: nutrition, pediatrics, ophthalmology, osteopathy, internal medicine, etc.); and a compilation of vitamin-rich foods and recipes. Tables listing the best food sources for each of 15 vitamins are included. (wz).

The Natural Way to Wellness Find essential information on hundreds of vitamins, herbs, and supplements -- What will VITAMIN E help cure and how much should I take? Vitamin E can help prevent heart disease and treat acne. Adults should take 100 to 400 IU of natural vitamin E daily. Find vitamin, herb, and supplement treatments for hundreds of conditions! Experiencing migraines? See MAGNESIUM: There is considerable evidence that low magnesiumlevels trigger both migraine and tension headaches. Take250 to 400 milligrams three times daily. Learn about possible interactionswith your prescription drugs! Taking ST. JOHN'S WORT for depression? It may interfere with amphetamines, diet pills, nasaldecongestants, or allergy medications, causingnausea or high blood pressure. Here is your comprehensive, portable, one-step guide to all over-thecounter vitamins, herbs, and supplements currently available -- an easy-to-use alphabetical listing that includes valuable information on the most effective forms of each supplement, the nutrient's food source and proper dosage, as well as signs of deficiency, safe use, and possible side effects.