Dietary-Supplements Books

If you want to take the guesswork out of what nutritional plan to follow let Phyllis and Ebehard Kronhausen inform you in their book FORMULA FOR LIFE. What a relief to have a time tested nutritional program spelled out for you from this husband and wife team of nutritional experts. They researched and tested the health promoting foods and supplements from many different cultures and have proven their benefits by their own longetivity and excellent health. I have seen it for myself. It works!

Of all the books I have read and used concerning matters of health, food and nutrition I find this book so fundamental, so thoughtfully written, so simply informative and direct that I use it's information as the basis for my daily protoccol of vitamins and minerals and follow it's advice assiduously. Bravo!

I recommend FORMULA FOR LIFE to my patients to help them adopt a more healthful lifestyle and get vital information on slowing down the aging process. That includes ways to prevent the aging of the skin, in which I, as a dermatologist, am particularly interested.

First of all, I would like to state that I am by no means a health fanatic but, I simply don't know how people expect to live a healthy life without reading this book. Formula for Life is not only for people with life threatening illnesses, but for everyone. I'm eighteen years old and am incorporating the basics of this book into my life with ease. Eberhard and Phyllis Kronhausen give realistic suggestions that anyone can welcome into his/her life. Following their recommendations on eating and taking supplements, I find I have more energy and my immune system is stronger. Evidence that their theories actually work lie in the fact that their biological ages are ten years younger than their chronological ages! I recommend this book for people of all ages. It is a bible for those of us who want to live a better life.

Spend a day with Doctors Phyllis and Ebehard Kronhausen and you will find that this couple, now married 45 years, talks and acts forty years younger than their chronological ages of 71 and 85 respectively. In FORMULA FOR LIFE these internationally renown psychologists share with the public the nutritional regime which they personally use, and which they credit not only with their longevity, but also with the high quality of the physical and mental activity they are still able to enjoy. These two therapists to stars and celebrities around the world, (perhaps better known as the pioneering sexologists who started 50 years ago to educate the public about how to improve and enjoy the sexual side of their beings), long ago realized that a healthy body and healthy mind were necessary for a healthy sex life. To achieve this healthy body and healthy mind goal they read extensively and "experimented" on themselves with a wide variety of natural nutritional substances which were routinely absent from modern Western diets. The result of their research is their formula for overall wellness, which is described in FORMULA FOR LIFE. The Kronhausens do not promise miracles, but genuinely believe that the same healthful benefits they achieved can be shared by all those who try this dietary regime for themselves.

Wow. Very, very detailed. All the biological proccesses that contribute to alcoholism are explained here. There is not a stone left unturned in this book. It is a total program, complete with a support team ready to help you and advise you over the phone/ correspondance, whatever. No one should ever have to be sober and miserable again.

This book is one of the best I have read for really getting to the bottom of addiction especially alcohol. The book is not an easy read and contains alot of information but if you think about the millions of lives lost from and the amount of money spent on the problems associated with alcoholism you appreciate why the author takes the time to educate those of us who are looking to live fulfilled lives that we were meant to live and that deep down we want to.
It is a book that provides information to assist the whole person, spiritually, mentally and physically to become in tune with the healer within so that they can get better. A concept I know most of us who are used to conventional medicine and healthcare believe to be a myth because we are used to being dissapointed and settling for just getting by. I recommend this book and the program highly to anyone who is seriously interested in getting better. It took me almost a year to follow through and I can honestly say it has saved my life.

This was not an easy read. In fact I have not finished reading because content was not what I expected.

I dont think any other author covers recovery and the approach the same way. Im left with not only a new better self, but a better understanding of how to improve other aspects of my health.

This book had good points and bad points.some of the information contained was applicable for self educated bodybuilders but unfortunately for the most part their was a plethora of technical information that is difficult to comprehend.I have the upmost admiration for mauro di pasquale but i feel this book was written with medical practitioners in mind and not average bodybuilders

This book, while a bit technical, is not beyond the understanding of anyone with even the slightest knowledge of nutrition. It is comprehensive, well documented, and offers a total explanation about how protein and amino acids interact with exercise to promote muscular development. It is the best book on the subject in current existence.

Not just what to take but how and when to take it. You must learn when and how to take supplements for them to benifit you.

This is a terrific book. Yes, it's technical, but if you managed to get through moderately advanced High School science courses, or if you hacked college, don't sweat it, you'll get it. Di Pasquale--an M.D.--gives much in-depth, detailed information on the metabolism, physiological effects of, and potential for excercise enhancement of amino acids, proteins, and their effect on body hormones. Di Pasquale knows that the reader wants to apply the information to athletic performance. He talks about both anaerobic and aerobic excercise, but since he is a former powerlifting champion, he zeroes in on anaerobic excercise (e.g., bodybuilding, powerlifting), which is very refreshing. You also get summary detail toward the end of the book that gives sample supplement doses and critical timing of dosing to maximize results. Di Pasquale also weighs in on other non-amino acid supplements that affect anabolism (or purport to) such as Pyruvate, HMB, etc. (There's no info on steroids, so forget about that.) Overall a terrific advance for bodybuilders and worth it if you want to get away from all the hype and zero in on some science. This book is for the thinking bodybuider. Naturals, in particular, have much to gain.

The book is very informative and an easy read. VERY interesting stuff in there! Ms. Wilson has unlocked the mystery of herbs for me and made me a believer. I have two incurable diseases and this book had helped me a lot. I am now regularly using her products, as well, and very pleased with the results.

I found the book very knowledgeable and insightful. I have used it for sometime now and the direction in the book and on Wendy's website are great. I use the book tips and the products for the whole family (pets too.) But don't take my word for it. Try it.

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I have recently become interested in the benefits and healing powers of herbs. This book is a great way to get an introduction to the benefits, applications, cautions and drug interactions of herbs. What I most liked about the book is, it explains how you can make your own herbal tinctures and teas. The benefits of minerals, including Salt (natural, sun evaporated and unrefined) are also explained.

I recommend this book to anyone wanting to find a natural way to strengthen and help your body to heal itself.

The author has revealed how women can manage a smoother change into maturity (menopause) with the help of nutritional herbs. I have been using the maturity formula and have found it to be beneficial in calming the nervousness and distress associated with hot flashes promoting a good nights sleep which is priceless thank you wendy

My wife received this book several years ago and just loved it. Somehow it was borrowed and never returned. For Christmas 2008 I bought her another copy. It was her most favorite gift.

Item is in perfect condition. Never received from the first shipping, had to be reshipped & was received in just a few days.

This is a very informative and useful book. Recommended daily dosages of vitamins and minerals are accurate and what is expressed never goes off the scientific deep end. I do wish it had pictures (sounds silly, I know). It's worth getting in hardcover, because it will get a read a lot. To everyone: good health, and love. Peace.

The theme of the book is highly commendable. There are two parts in the book; part I gives a good summary of the different vitamins and minerals for health and part II provides information on therapeutic prescriptions for healing.

Throughout the book, numerous clinical research are cited to support various nutritional claims. The inclusion of some interesting columns such as the "Using Vitamins/Minerals Safely" column in part I and the "Food Factors" plus "Prescription for Healing" columns in part II provide a good source of background information for the topics discussed in each Chapter.

Overall, the book is thoroughly enjoyable to read and is definitely a good source of reference that deserves to sit on everyone's bookshelf. It would nevertheless be complete if the author could inform the readers more ways to obtain the various important vitamins and minerals through the consumption or prepartion of NATURAL FOOD than taking the manufactured supplements, though this aspect has already been lightly touched upon by the author in part I of the publication.

Sports Supplements is excellent textbook for undergraduate students (exercise science/exercise physiology/nutrition).

If you need to know accurate information on suppliments this book is a MUST. It is so wonderful to read something that I can turn into immediate physical improvements. No false promises, product loyalties..JUST THE FACTS! Thank You Dr.s Antonio and Stout!

This is a well-researched book written by two exercise physiologists with contributions from scientists and University Professors-and it SOUNDS it! Not to discredit the authors but it's NOT what i would call "user-friendly".Its presentation is too technical and phrasiology too scientific.You have to read mainy lines several times over just to understand what the heck they're saying.It's MORE OFA DISSERTATION FROM PhD'S FOR OTHER PhD'S at a BIO-CHEMISTRY SYMPOSIUM. It's not meant for the average person or novice who simply wants to enhance their knowledge of sports supplements.This book, as good as it may sound, will NOT be a welcome addition to your library-you'll end up wanting to give it away or sell it to re-coup your cost.You're FAR BETTER OFF purchasing "THE ERGOGENICS EDGE" by DR. MELVIN WILLIAMS (ALL his books are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)-comprehensive, detailed and easy to understand."SPORTS SUPPLEMENTS" will NOT give you the edge you're looking for. Stick with (Melvin)WILLIAMS,(Edmund)BURKE and (Daniel)GASTELU. TRUST ME!!!

Finally, a book that is up-to-date with respect to providing information and explanations behind the science of supplementation as well as diet. This book, put together by Drs Antonio and Stout should be on your bookshelf if you workout, run, want to learn more about enhancing athletic performance or your health in general.

No hyperbole, no ties to products, a great book for higher level undergrads and grad students alike. Go get it!

This is a book for the layman because the text is understandable and the information is useful. It doesn't go into depth but does provide a good overview about preventing diabetes. Research indicates that a person can't reverse diabetes but he/she can take preventive steps to change the course toward diabetes or lessen the effects once diabetes has developed.

Book was okay-not as much info as I thought I was going to receive. Was more a pamphlet than a book.

Since I have read all of the other books by Melissa Diane Smith I decided that I should add this to my collection.
I found the guide to be exceptionally well done and user friendly. Every person with Diabetes and/or obesity, hypertension or other illness that may pose increased health risks should buy and read this guide.
I have been in the health care field for many years and I have read numerous articles and books and I have found this guide to be one of the best examples of clear-cut, concise information that a patient could readily absorb and gain valuable insight to improve their overall well being.
Thank you Melissa for yet another fine piece of educational material!

This is a great book for someone wanting to learn about diabetes. I was recently diagnosed with Type II Diabetes and this book help take the anxiety from the shocking news and replaced it with facts and many "how to's" and options to improve the situation. If you want to help a loved one who has diabetes - this would be a great guide to assist you. A must read.

This book gives so much information that is easy to understand and easy to put to use in your life. Even if someone doesn't have heart disease this would still be a healthy way to eat and live your life. The recipes are very tasty and easy to make. Drugs certainly are not the only answer in reducing cholesterol or high blood pressure. This book has helped us in just the first month of using it.

What a wonderful idea Dr. Braverman promises - "REVERSE HEART DISEASE, Naturally" with his "30- to 90-Day No-More hypertension and Heart Disease Program" in 198 pages. Who is Eric Braverman? As founder and Director of PATH Medical (the Place for achieving Total Health) in New York City he's "considered one of America's most innovative physicians" according to his publisher Basic Health.

Updating his 1996 research by adding daughter Dasha Braverman's RAINBOW DIET (choosing the right fresh colorful fruits and vegetables) the results to be expected are a "Drug-free, robust life" in one year.

So you ask - How can you do it? Well, Braverman says you can:

Lower blood pressure to 120/80 - 135/85.
Triglycerides and cholesterol to below 200 and increase HDL to above 50.
Discontinue all beta-and alpha blockers, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors.

Just replace with his Special Formula's number 1 to 14.

Then, Reduce Stress with Cranial Electric Stimulation (CES) by sending gentle electrical signals to the vagus nerve in your brain with his RELAX-MATE, a TENS - a transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation unit, for 15-60 minutes a day to release GABA and acetylcholine in your brain because it's biofeedback like training for self control and peace of mind.

All that can help you to "break addictive food habits and destructive behaviors". Dr. Braverman defines depression "as anger turned inward" and suggests emotions "contribute to blockages in the large vessels supplying blood to the brain." New science that`s easy to follow and easy to use.

With this book anyone ought to be able to "Reverse Heart Disease -Naturally!"

Dan Kassell
3/13/05

This is an interesting book, and hard to believe.

It could use more case histories.Surely, they are available. Also, the case histories included do not seem to follow the supplement program recommended. The reasons for such deviations, when not obvious, could be detailed.

Beverages in Nutrition and Health has been an excellent reference for my work in the food industry as a formulator of nutritional beverages and food products. Anyone interested in health, nutrition and food sciences will be brought up to date on a broad scope of beverage topics including nutritional research, developmental and clinical medicine, beverage manufacturing, government regulations and marketing trends. I appreciated the wide range of expertise and viewpoints presented by the contributing authors. It truly covers a full spectrum: fruit and tomato juices, coffee, tea, cocoa, milk, alcohol, infant formula, bottled water, soft drinks, weight management, elderly nutritional support, rehydration, sport and performance beverages. It is not a stuffy text at all! Instead, it is a refreshing and relevant mix of research, government and industry voices that speak on the past, present and future evolution of beverages.

This unique and well-written book reviews the health effects of a wide variety of beverages, including alcohol, human milk, cow's milk, water, fruit and vegetable juices, coffee, tea, cocoa, soft drinks, and sport drinks. A book about beverages, and not foods, is unusual, but fills a much needed gap in the fields of food science and nutrition. It is essential reading for individuals in the food and beverage industry. As an academic who conducts research about the impact of diet on health, I find this an excellent resource on beverages.

We all drinks beverages every day. Yet, surprising as it may seem, there is no single book that focuses on this subject. This book is therefore a very welcome arrival on the food scene. The authors of this book are international experts on their areas. The book is wide in scope, covering the major types of beverages. But at the same time the reader is given enough detail to learn what the topic is all about as well as recent developments. The book is an invaluable aid for those involved in new product development.

Read the book and developed a better understanding of the role minerals play in the human body, how to take them, what to take and some sources for mineral products. The only recorded deaths from Dietary Supplements in the USA are from mineral supplements (0,0001% of deaths) so taking them correctly is VERY important considering minerals are NECESSARY for health. Since much of the natural mineral content in the soil of the USA and elsewhere in the world has been leeched out, food grown in these soils are not as nutritious as they need to be for optimum health. Highly recommended. Am giving it for Christmas this year. (One product listed in the book `Ocean Plasma Isotonic Living Water and Ocean Plasma Hypertonic Living Water' - Health Canada advises consumers not to take as it contains unacceptable amounts of aerobic bacteria.)

First, it is dubious when a Naturopath (ND) writes on a nutritional and biomedical topic, its big-time applied biochemistry. The author needs a detailed understanding of enzymatic pathways, immunology, metabolism, pharmacology and now genomics. Muller's book is an introduction to inorganic colloidal (minerals in micron particle size) chemistry and jumps to its role in chronic disease prevention, magically skipping over the details in a giant leap-of-faith. It may be adequate for the lay reader but not for the medical professional as recommended in the Forward by a teaching physician.

The meat on topic is in Chap 12 Colloidal Minerals: Sparks of Life and Chap 13 The Role of Trace Minerals, 5 and 14 pgs respectively (p105-125). The first half of the book is a generalized discussion on poor health due to poor diets, poor agricultural soils, over-refined processed foods, contaminated water, polluted air, agricultural pesticide residues and suicidal lifestyles (p37). The book's 3-page reference Note section has only 4 and 6 citations to substantiate the discussion. For Chap 12, there is only one small pamphlet by Tonita d'Raye on the same topic and three cites written in 1936 and excerpted in 3-page Appendix 1. For Chap 13, only one book by Victor Bott on Spirituality Healing (1996) by Muller's publisher and 5 cites in French and German. Not much meat.

A red flag is raised because the 3-page Forward written in 2005 by Joseph V Pergolizzi, Jr, MD is a part-time professor at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Medical School, Baltimore, Maryland and Editor-in-Chief of "Clinical Researcher," a clinical trial process journal. Pergolizzi is a partner of a small chronic pain / anesthesiology clinic in Florida. Dr Pergolizzi discusses NIH's Center of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) clinical trials in CAM. He cites seminal work done by David M Eisenberg and colleagues at Harvard Med School on usage trends by 2000 adults in a national CAM survey during 1990-97. Eisenberg's survey shows that 50-80% of Americans are using CAM with traditional allopathic medicine. And CAM is much cheaper.

While Pergolizzi recommends Muller's book because CAM is often self-directed, the lay reader and medical practitioner needs a book that specializes in trace minerals. Pergolizzi's intentions is well meaning, however this book has neither been updated nor is it comprehensive. The NIH on-line PubMed index is highly recommended to study the latest and most seminal articles, many with free-access in PDF format, otherwise major medical school library journal stacks.

There are many journal articles, with extensive references to prior work, on clinical trials using CAM modalities. Using scientific methods of the double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-site studies complete with statistical analysis and epidemiological implications, CAM is establishing broad credibility with the health care system, replacing a few anecdotal patient's testimonials. Only with Federal NIH / NCCAM funding is it practical to undertake a clinical trial, as low-cost CAM at health food stores and clinics can not support a random controlled trial which costs millions and takes years. Important trials include Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Indian Ayurvedic Medicine (IAM), Native American and Herbal Medicine (NAM). NCCAM is charged with efficacy research in identifying diets and culture that have low chronic disease, phytonutritional mechanisms of ethnobotanicals, chiropractic and massage, biofeedback and body-mind energy healing modalities.

Using PubMed, the phytonutritional approach has much recent work reported on elucidating the fundamental mechanisms in a chronic disease course, some include small clinical trials. NCCAM sponsored research and large-scale randomized controlled clinical trials has taken this knowledge and experience to the next level.

NIH/CDC survey on Naturopathic ND practioners in Washington and Connecticut, CAM J (2004) 15496231. Telephone survey covered 1800 patient visits with 170 ND practitioners.

Secondly, last Chap 15 is a comprehensive listing (15-pgs) of chemical elements and brief role in human health and disease. Only 1 page in the book is devoted to vegetable sources of minerals (p74) mentioning sulfur in garlic. However Appendix 2 has nine pages covering Himalayan pink salt and treating disease. Himalayan salt uniquely has a high sulfur content (not mentioned by Muller). Vegetables also have high sulfur content in "thiol" phytonutrients, including onions (allium), broccoli (brassica or cruciferous) and mushrooms (fungi) families. By not mentioning phytominerals, the author is disingenuously presenting that inorganic, ionic minerals is the best form. This is blatantly is not true, else why are minerals complexed (chelated) with amino acids to enhance its bioavailability, to which Muller also only devotes 1 page (p48).

Thirdly, in Chap 14 Sources (13-pgs) and Appendix 3 Zeolites (6-pgs), one finally gets to apply colloidal minerals. Its dubious when only Utah salts and East European Slovakian clay are the best therapeutic colloids.

Lastly, Muller's book has no journal cites of her work. Biography: MD and PhD appears as psychiatry and psychology, switching to Naturopathic for the last 25 years.

I did a search on Amazon a few months ago looking for material on colloidal minerals. What I came across was this excellent book by Dr. Marie-France Muller. Translated from French, this resource has an enormous amount of detail, information, and credibility. I was impressed immediately when I saw a listing of colloidal minerals, their properties and benefits, and in many cases, applications for their use.
This book is unique in that it provides a great amount of information without being overwhelming. Additionally, Dr. Muller provides a clear background on how we got to where we are today--from our poor soil, to the poor nutrition many of us face without even realizing it.
Specifically, I was fascinated by the section on Himalayan sea salt, its properties and amazing health benefits. I truly believe this is a "must read" for anyone interested in a healthy lifestyle devoid of drugs and gimmicks.