Dietary-Supplements Books

The body is made of everything in the ground, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, grains and legumes(beans). I demonstrate the Vita-Mix Machine, making it possible to gain the maximum nutrition from these foods and therefore, study, from experts, what whole foods can do for the body. Through my studies, there is no doubt that most all degenerative diseases can be prevented, sometimes reversed. Dr. Delgado's book is the most complete approach to living a longer disease free life.

This book is a very informative about the science of anti-aging. Everyone over the age of 40 should read and become educated about HGH--an amazing natural breakthrough for reversing the effects of aging. We can stop many of the ravishing and debilitating effects of old age. I am 48 years old and use HGH. Day by day and spray by spray I feel more energized and vitalized. It is now obvious to me that if your hormones are out of balance your body is not able to repair and regulate itself. Hormone production is very interactive so it can effect the whole mechanism. I highly recommend the human growth hormone for everyone.

This book packs a surprising amount of information into short sections you can read in a few minutes. I skipped around a lot, searching for quick answers to things like, Should I take DHEA if I take HGH? and What is HGH anyway? It didn't seem to matter what page I was on - there's a lot of information, so you pick up some useful factoid wherever you land. I would recommend this book for people who know that they "should" be doing more to stay healthy and reverse the aging process, but wonder, What's the next step? How can I create a plan? Delgado makes it sound like you really can do something positive for yourself. Sometimes he takes a break from physical tips and deals with the emotional resistance that may surface as you break old habits and change your lifestyle to healthy. There's a folksy, human quality in this book that makes reversing the aging process sound do-able.

HGH is such a critical hormone and everyone needs to know about it. Dr. Delgado has explained this powerful hormone (and all of the other hormones) so that everyone can understand. It truly is one of the most amazing breakthroughs of our time and finally someone is getting the word out. I have had my hormones tested as Dr. Delgado suggested and because of that I found out about a thyroid condition I was unaware of (I always knew there was something wrong but could never find out what). I am taking the oral HGH spray and it has helped me greatly.

The second edition, under a revised title, Winston & Kuhn's Herbal Therapy and Supplements: A Scientific and Traditional Approach is available, with more monographs and updated research. This Amazon listing isn't clear that it is the first and not second edition.

A truly excellent pocket-sized guide to herbs and some nutritional supplements. It contains constituents, traditional uses, current uses and any contraindications. Well worthwhile.

I have not had the pleasure of meeting Merrily Kuhn, but I have met David Winston on a few occasions and will say that this book is a treasure. Concise, but detailed it contains explanations and information on current use, traditional use, nutritional ingredients, bio-chemical constituents, dosage and administration, preparation, toxicity, contraindications, side effects, long-term safety, pregnancy/childhood risk, special notes, and references for most herbs and nutrients in use today. It does assume a knowledge of bio-chemistry for constituents, but it is not necessary to use since every constituents is listed with its action if known. I would consider this a necessary addition to any herbal/nutritional/naturopathic study program as it has been a valuable aid in my own understanding and study for my Doctorate in Naturopathy. This book gives a simple,but solid foundation (especially with the bibliography) that can help to give scientific roots to the wonderful healing art of herbalism and deepen anyone's knowledge who wishes to further their study of herbs.

An excellent reference book. I have met David Winston and find him to be a brilliant researcher, writer, and speaker. Any doctor's office or nurse will find this book helpful to answer patient's and their own questions about herbal medicine and it's place along side allopathic care.

I have now read both books from Dr. Dalzell--Challenge Cancer and Give It To Me Straight. I want to thank her so very much for writing these books, they have answered so many questions I had especially the Give It To Me Straight. Thanks for providing the benefit of your learning and experience to so many of us who, like me, were so confused with all the contradictory information out there on supplements and nutrition for cancer patients. Please keep up your valuable work and website. A Grateful Fan

Impressively written by Kim Dalzell (an award-winning author and doctor with advanced degrees in clinical and holistic nutrition), Give It To Me Straight!: Questions & Answers For No-Nonsense Nutrition is a thoroughly "reader friendly" question-and-answer book that directly addresses common consumer confusion concerning soy products, which foods are or aren't helpful for reducing the risk of cancer, why some sprouts can cause food poisoning and how to best prepare them if one is going to eat them, the inherent problems of various fad diets, and much more. An excellent quick-browse supplement to any nutrition resource shelf, Give It To Me Straight! is a simply excellent fact-filled introductory guide which is especially appropriate for the non-specialist general reader.

Dr. Dalzell pretty much covers all of the questions of the day...right up to the concerns about mercury contamination in fish in her "A Healthy Catch?" topic. Don't let the clever topic names mislead you because the content is evidence-based and explained very clearly (and briefly....that's a good thing.) It is very informative and easy to read. You'll like that in answering each of the questions posed, the 'why' is also explained. This book is appropriate for women's health resource centers and would be a good value-added resource to include in nutrition and diet classes. It is a quick and interesting read and promises to clarify a lot of frequently asked questions.

Most health care professionals are very busy and no one has time to sift through all of the dietary supplement information out there. This book takes a look at 69 of the most commonly used dietary supplements in today's market and looks to see if the science is there to prove a supplement works. I feel it is a very clear and comprehensive guide, as it delves into the currently known research on each supplement.

The book never recommends a particular supplement, or denounces one. Rather it gives a scientific view of each herbal, vitamin, or mineral supplement, reviewing the scientific literature to see which claims are substantiated. Each entry is organized with a brief overview of the supplement, media and marketing claims, food sources, dosage information and bioavailability, research, safety information, a summary, and references. For each study reviewed, the book points out any study flaws such as a small number of subjects, or unblinded researchers. The book also explains the confusing arena of current supplement regulations and even includes a reference chapter with listings of websites, associations, books, and other publications useful for more information.

Since it was written with the help of an American Dietetic Association Panel of Experts, I feel it represents a balanced overview of the supplement scene. This book is a great resource for any health care professional!

Although this book leads you to believe it is only for the health professional, it is very user friendly for the vitamin-hungry lay person. What is really great about this resource book is that it addresses the marketing claims about many supplements that we, John Q. Public, are inundated with, from newspaper and magazine articles or just from our well-meaning relatives or friends who feel free to render a diagnosis and treatment for our lack of energy, immune systems, depression etc. Then for each listed supplement, the author reviews available research and takes some of the confusion out of dosages and whether certain supplements are safe to take with other medications or medical conditions. At last,REAL, RELIABLE INFORMATION backed by a qualified, intelligent nutritionist and the American Dietetic Association. There's a great Summary Table in the back for quick references. Try it. You'll like it.

I found the book to be very informative, easy to follow, well researched, and non-biased. It is a great resource to have on my shelf to refer to for both myself and clients.

This book is a great review of molecular biology of neurological disorders. I find the information very pertinent to my field of internal medicine as well as neurology. The information is written in an elegant, often poetic style making use of a sophisticated vocabulary. I cannot rate this book highly enough as a well referenced text for physicians in neurology as well as other medical specialities. I was particularly impressed with the chapter on atherosclerosis and stroke as it related directly to my internal medicine practice. Strongly recommended!

This is an eminently useful book for the clinician seeking an integrated understanding and approach to neurologic disorders. Each chapter gives a succinct appraisal of a condition from a biomedical perspective, and then does the hard work of delving into (and making sense of) the mountains of scientific inquiry surrounding it, with special regard to nutrient/herb supplementation. The work is given even more weight by that fact that Dr. Kurn is himself a gifted clinician, with 27 years of experience in his field. Not merely a literature review (which would be welcome enough!), each chapter topic--migraine, Parkinson's, Alzheimers, etc--holds the fruits of his practice. We're lucky to have it.

Lily Mazzarella, MS
Clinical Herbalist/Nutritionist

This is truly an amazing book. Dr Kurn presents four mechanisms for neurodegenerative disorders. He clearly shows how diet, vitamins, herbs and supplements have a place in the treatment of a number of disorders. This is an extremely well referenced book and easily takes its place in the field of integrated medicine.
Joel Alter DO
Physician-Healer

I really like the book. I highly recommend it to everyone. It's very easy to understand. The recipes are great...very tasty...good for your health. The book has everything you could possibly want...food, vitamins and supplements and every health condition you can think of!

After reading this informative book and making dietary changes in my diet, not only did I lose weight but my cholesterol was reduced by 40%. The recipe section was my favorite.

I really like the book. I highly recommend it to everyone. It's easy to understand. The recipes are great. Very tasty, besides it's good for your health. This book has everything you could possibly want and look up - from food, vitamins and supplements that prevent disease. Also has every health conditions you can think of - and treating the conditions naturally - with Nature's Prescriptions!

This book was recommended to me by my mother, who researches everything thoroughly. I take various medications for various conditions and had no idea what other effects they were having on me until I read this book. What an eye-opener! Anyone who has been prescribed medications should review the information Dr. Cass has given. It will be a smoother ride to the management of and recovery from their illnesses.

This book is easy to read and very informative and helpful about common conditions for which most of us take medication. Really does tell you things your doctor doesn't know so you can make better choices for treating illnesses.

For every dollar we spend on prescription drugs, we spend a dollar to fix a complication. Understanding how nutritional supplements affect these drugs could make them safer and more effective.
--Mehmet Oz, M.D., Professor of Surgery at Columbia University and author of bestsellers YOU: The Owner's Manual and YOU: On A Diet

As Dr. Cass makes crystal clear, what you don't know can hurt you. In this age of pharmaceutical-based medicine, this book is a must-read for patients and physicians alike.
--Julian Whitaker, M.D., Founder of the Whitaker Wellness Institute and author of the Health & Healing newsletter

Medications have been reported to kill over 200,000 Americans a year, with most physicians sadly being clueless about how to avoid this. Dr. Cass once again does an outstanding job teaching us how to reclaim our birthright of optimal health---easily and naturally!
--Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., Medical Director of the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers and author of From Fatigued to Fantastic!

This subject is so timely and the implications so powerful, that Dr. Cass's new book deserves to be read by everybody taking prescription meds, and more importantly, by their doctors.
--Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S., award-winning author of The Fat Flush Plan and Before the Change

Supplement Your Prescription breaks new ground in the previously unexplored terrain of how nutrients are depleted by prescriptive drugs and how to use them together wisely. A boon for both conventional and integrative medicine, this book eliminates the confusion and the guesswork. Both physician and patient will benefit tremendously from Dr. Cass's research, insight, and practical application.
--Gerald M. Lemole, M.D., heart surgeon, Medical Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine Christiana Healthcare System and author of The Healing Diet


From a recognized leader in the field of integrative medicine, Supplement Your Prescription is a vital resource to help patients avoid drug-nutrient depletion, and even enhance the benefits of their drugs with synergistic nutrients. A must-read!
--Ronald L. Hoffman, M.D., Medical Director of the Hoffman Center and author of How to Talk with Your Doctor (about Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

If you are taking prescription medications, you must protect yourself, and Dr. Cass tells you how to do it.
--Stephen Sinatra M.D., F.A.C.C., Medical Director of the New England Heart & Longevity Center and co-author of Reverse Heart Disease Now

This book is a must-read for anyone who takes prescription drugs and doesn't want to suffer needless side effects.
--Marcus Laux N.D., author of Naturally Well Today newsletter

This book empowers people to take control of their health by knowing what their medications are really doing. It contains a huge amount of information, like an encyclopedia, but an easy read. A must read for everyone taking a medication!
--Dwight Lundell, M.D., heart surgeon and author of The Cure for Heart Disease.

I was impressed enough when Gormley came out a landmark book on DHA in 1999, but was equally impressed when he came out with this book, the most-concise, best-researched, most practical and powerful consumer book on brain-boosting I have ever read--and there are a number out at this point. Bravo!

I bought this book because I've been having a few senior moments (even though I'm not a senior!) I really liked it because it wasn't too technical and was easy to read. I like that the authors make recomendations for things to take and what they are. I recomend this book to anyone looking to boost their memory!

The authors do a superb job of identifying the how to get the most from your mind. Their suggestions are practical and effective.

I would only caution people to be very careful where you source the recommended supplements. A supplement retailer with more than 4-5 suppliers cannot keep up with the latest innovations. Snake-oil abounds. RelentlessImprovement.com is fast, professional, and offers only pharmaceutical quality fully tested supplements.

Be the best you can be, let this book help you.

After reading from the book and actually using the products, it is easy to come to the conclusion that this stuff works... How great is it to know there are natural supplements you can put into your body that have no chemicals.

I thought this book clarified a lot of the confusion that surrounds probiotics. It's clearly been well researched yet, it's an easy read. I enjoyed the story telling style as well as the author's experiences.

I had heard about Probiotics before but when Dr Mehmet Oz appeared on Oprah and talked about health and Probiotics I wanted to know more. This book is simply laid out and you can read about a specific area of health that you are interested in improving or how your whole health is affected by Probiotics. This book has good information for anyone concerned with getting healthy and staying healthy.

This book is good when wanting to know the side effects of many over the counter drugs. It helps with knowing what is natural and what is not.2003 Physicians Desk Reference for Nonprescription Drugs and Dietary Supplements (PDR for Nonprescription Drugs and Dietary Supplements, 2003)

Everyone should have this book in their library. No one should have a more vested interest in your health than you... find out what the guy in the white coat is telling you to put into your body. He doesn't give a flip... but you should. His job isn't to get you healthy... his job is to keep you coming back!