THE FAMILY GUIDE TO VITAMINS, HERBS AND SUPPLEMENTS . The most comprehensive, up-to-date information you need to choose the safest, most effective natural supplements for you and your family . A-to-Z glossary of all the essential vitamins, herbs, and supplements available-with detailed descriptions, dosages, benefits, and precautions . Simple daily recommendations for every member of the family: men, women, and children of all ages . A handy quick-reference guide to common ailments-from acne and bronchitis to migraines and ulcers-featuring simple natural remedies that really work . The latest medical findings on women's bone health, children's immune systems, the health effects of aging, and other need-to-know subjects . Plus a Natural Medicine Survival Kit-an all-purpose, easy-to-follow action plan to help you take control of your family's health
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Deborah Mitchell is a widely published health journalist. She is the author or coauthor of more than three dozen books on health topics, including six books for St. Martin's Press's Healthy Home Library ( 52 Foods and Supplements for a Healthy Heart, 25 Medical Tests Your Doctor Should Tell You About, A Woman's Guide to Vitamins, Herbs, and Supplements; The Complete Book of Nutritional Healing; How To Live Well with Early Alzheimer's, and The Concise Encyclopedia of Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health) as well as The Wonder of Probiotics (coauthored with John R.Taylor, N.D.) , Foods That Combat Aging, Your Ideal Supplement Plan in Three Easy Steps, and What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Back Pain (coauthored with Debra Weiner, M.D.).