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Great reference for any woman
A few years ago, I discovered that I had a prolapsed uterus.My usual inclination is to try to find natural therapies or remedies that will support my body and restore health, resorting to medical solutions as a last resort.When I tried to get information on this subject, it was next to impossible.When prolapse is mentioned in a woman's health book, the information is scant, and usually suggests Kegel exercises (which were discouragingly useless for me) or surgical intervention.Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. Diseases    4. Gynecology & Obstetrics    5. Medical    6. Naturopathy    7. Pelvic floor    8. Popular works    9. Prolapse    10. Risk factors    11. Surgery    12. Uterus    13. Women's Health - General    14. Health & Fitness / General   

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Wonderful online review
I have been researching 5-HTP for some time, and using the web as a vital resource. When evaluating books on the subject, this one came highly rated by an online review by Steven Wm. Fowkes, Sr. Director of the Cognitive Enhancement Research Institute (CERI): Well-written, but anecdotal, not scientific
This is the only book I have read on 5-HTP. I have tried several different SSRIs for anxiety and depression, but I am not fond of their various "side effects." Having experimented a little with St. John's Wort, kava, passionflower, and SAM-e (which, as of October, does work for me, but inconsistenly), all to no avail, I wanted to give 5-HTP a try. I agree that Ray Sahelian's book is both hopeful and cautious. Reading it gave me hope that 5-HTP might have some benefit. However, while Sahelian does go to great effort to document evidence of this drug's success via the various (mostly European) studies and trials that have taken place with 5-HTP, it's clear that many of these studies are too small to be of any real scientific value. (Most involve only 20-30 participants.) And, because of the small scale of most of these studies, Sahelian's whole book has a very anecdotal quality to it. This is reinforced by the fact that Sahelian bases some of his conclusions about 5-HTP's effectiveness on his own successful experimentation with the drug. I also find it a little scary that, even though Sahelian does take a cautious tone, this book sort of presents 5-HTP as something that's mostly safe.However, we know very little about the long-term effects of taking 5-HTP. It would be great if our society was devoted to investigating something such as 5-HTP more thoroughly as it seems to hold such promise. Unfortunately, my few experiments with 5-HTP have not proved to be as positive as Mr. Sahelian's. I have ended up feeling extremely anxious and wired when I take 5-HTP. That's frustrating to me, as I would like to believe that 5-HTP could provide some of the benefits of SSRIs without the annoying side effects.

5-HTP Decisions
Regarding the previous two reviews, each has merit.The bottom line is that both books offer considerable information on the benefits of 5-HTP.For many it is proving to be a viable solution to the conditions thatplague so many.Sahelian's book offers clear cut information that is easyto understand.My sister has taken 5-HTP for a while now and is seeinggreat improvement without suffering from the side effects of the SSRI shehad been on previously.A site where she has had great service as well asa variety of product choices is iHerb.She is pleased that they offerseveral choices of 5-HTP with dosages as low as 50 mg. so she couldinitially start with a low dosage and then find what works best for her. ... Read more

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It has everything
You can get this book at your local library so if your interested check it out. It has everything from henna hair coloring to a dogwood toothbrush. I just want to buy the book and try every recipe out of the book after I seen it and looked it over in the library. I highly reccomend this book to anyone!

A great book to have fun with - and learn some magic as well
This book is great in that it's easy to read, fun to skim through, and filled to the brim with useful recipes and ideas. From hair care, to skin, to lips, to homemade makeup and bath products, Cox covers just about all of it. Some herbs and natural remedies are covered with interesting folklore and background, such as the Hopi wedding Indian ritual.
Some really wonderful and healthy ideas!
I took this book out of the library and was pleasantly surprised!In the past I have found that beauty recipes can be challenging.With this book the ingredients are accesible and the recipes aren't difficult to make.Ihave started copying out recipes to try and will add this book to mychristmas list! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Beauty & Grooming - Cosmetics    2. Beauty & Grooming - General    3. Beauty, Personal    4. Care and hygiene    5. Consumer Health    6. Diet / Health / Fitness    7. Hair    8. Health & Fitness    9. Health/Fitness    10. Herbal cosmetics    11. Naturopathy    12. Skin   

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Who knew ginseng could be so interesting?
Great book, full of colorful characters and interesting stories and facts.The author obviously enjoyed talking with all these people (diggers and traders, herbalists and doctors, smugglers and park rangers and many more) and I really enjoyed reading about them and about ginseng.Fascinating book and plant.I need to go plant me some! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Asia - China    2. Ginseng    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Herbal Medications    6. Herbs    7. Herbs (Botany)    8. Life Sciences - Botany    9. Naturopathy    10. Plants - General    11. Science    12. Therapeutic use    13. Health & Fitness / Homeopathy    14. NATURE / Plants   

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. Floriculture    4. Flowers    5. General    6. Health & Fitness    7. Health/Fitness    8. Herbal Medications    9. Homeopathy    10. FLOWERS_THERAPEUTIC USE    11. Health & Fitness / Homeopathy    12. Health & Fitness / Naturopathy    13. Homoeopathy   

Subjects:  1. Dietary supplements    2. Encyclopedias    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Herbal Medications    6. Herbs    7. Naturopathy    8. Reference    9. Sale Adult - Diet / Personal Health / Exercise    10. Therapeutic use    11. Health & Fitness / Herbal Medications    12. Sale Books   

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Consumer Health    3. Diet / Health / Fitness    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health/Fitness    6. Naturopathy    7. Nutrition   

Editorial Review

Dr. Erika Schwartz is a mitochondria maniac. She's focused on this cellular organelle because it's so ubiquitous (they can be found in nearly every cell, excepting those in the lens of the eye and red blood cells). Mitochondria are responsible for cellular metabolism, and some researchers suspect them to be at the crux of the aging process. As the theory goes, mitochondria weaken with age, and the body's energy stores gradually plummet. Death is the eventual outcome.Read more

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Natural Energy et al by Schwartz and Colman
This work would be very helpful if you suffer from Chronic no help
The advice in this book did not help increase my energy one darn bit. I don't like reporting that anymore than you do.

Crayhon + Schwarts = knowledge
After reading Crayhon's book on Carnitine, Schwartz' more biochemical approach to how carnitine works in my system made more sense.The two books combined are perfect for any person seeking knowledge on the subject. Honestly, a layman like myself could understand her explanations once thebasics are in order.I have had good success with carnitine not only forboosting my energy, but for losing weight as I exercise.I have found thatthe best deals for carnitine and the other amino acids necessary for ahealthy body can be found at Papanature, an herbal site that offers notonly products, but information and testimonials as well.Check it out andyou will understand how important taking our own health into our own handshas become. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. Energy metabolism    4. Fatigue    5. General    6. Health    7. Health & Fitness    8. Health/Fitness    9. Naturopathy    10. Fitness & diet   

Editorial Review

This book advocates a diet primarily of "fresh, organic, uncooked, unrefined foods that provide the body with everything it needs to stay strong, healthy, and vigorous." Switching to this diet of "living" foods can be a big step for the millions of fast-food addicts out there, but the long-term health benefits--cancer prevention, weight loss, increased longevity and energy--are more desirable than a measly paper bag of salty fries. Read more

Subjects:  1. Cooking    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. Diets - Better Health    4. Health    5. Health/Fitness    6. Naturopathy    7. Vegetarian - General    8. Vegetarianism    9. Health & Fitness / Naturopathy   

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Beautiful book!
This is a lovely book with beautiful photographs on nearly every page.Just looking at the photos is very relaxing in itself.It incorporates the physical and spiritual aspects to rejuvenation. The physical exercises are easy to do and the spiritual commentary helps to relax your mind.Very highly recommended! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Acupressure    2. Beauty & Grooming - Skin    3. Beauty, Personal    4. Care and hygiene    5. Consumer Health    6. Face    7. Health & Fitness    8. Health/Fitness    9. Naturopathy    10. Health & Fitness / Naturopathy   

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A glimpse of the missing link between body, mind and spirit
If you ever wonder how come some people attract certain sickness/disease while others are just fine under the same circumstance or treatment, this book will definitely tell you something beyond the 'obvious'.
"From Healing to Wholeness" the ultimate reference book
A wonderful reference book, for those who wish to work towards true healing and wholeness on all levels, mind body and spirit.Read more

Subjects:  1. Body, Mind & Spirit    2. Consumer Health    3. General    4. Holism    5. New Age    6. ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE    7. Complementary Medicine    8. HEALTH    9. Health & Fitness / General    10. Health & Fitness / Naturopathy    11. Mind, Body, Spirit   

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Subjects:  1. Health & Fitness / Naturopathy    2. Health/Fitness    3. Aging    4. Anti-aging    5. Health & Fitness    6. Longevity    7. Naturopathy    8. Popular works   

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Empowering book
I was diagnosed with CFS more than 10 years ago, and this was one of the books I got at that time.I just finished re-reading it, and remembered why I liked it so much.It emphasizes that there are many things *we* can do to help ourselves rather than waiting for the doctor to dole out little pills.The other two books I'd gotten were much more focused on a victim-mentality.
Do NOT but this book
This is the worst book about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome that I have ever read! His suggestions to exercise show clearly that he NO understanding of CFS/CFIDS! Yes, exercise will help many people with fatigue, even chronic fatigue; but not Chronic Fatigue SYNDROME. For someone with true CFS (also known as CFDIS) exercise will make things worse, sometimes far worse! Great Help
Most doctors give us medication that doesn't help. This book offers real ways we can help ourselves! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Chronic fatigue syndrome    2. Consumer Health    3. Diet / Health / Fitness    4. Diseases - General    5. General    6. Health & Fitness    7. Health Care Issues    8. Health/Fitness    9. Naturopathy    10. Health & Fitness / Naturopathy   

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KEEP THIS BOOK IN PRINT!!!
This book has greatly helped my husband and myself to prevent gastric reflux. We use carrot juice (organic, and in moderation), DGL (De-Glycyrrhizinated Licorice) chewable tablets shortly before meals, Slippery-Elm throat lozenges, etc.Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative treatment    2. Consumer Health    3. Diseases    4. Diseases - General    5. Gastroenterology    6. Health/Fitness    7. Indigestion    8. Medical    9. Naturopathy    10. Pediatrics    11. Stomach    12. Systems Of Medicine    13. Health & Fitness / Naturopathy   

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Editorial Review

Throughout their history, the American Indians have healed with rituals using herbs, fungi, and other natural materials. They have valued as sacred the spiritual side of life and their connection to the earth. Their medicine has always been holistic, treating the body and spirit as one and illness as a sign of imbalance. Now we can benefit from American Indian wisdom with Read more

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TOO VAGUE
I found this book to lack depth and explanation.It vaguely lists certain herbs and plants that are of a healing nature, but the true content I was looking for was not here.I wanted more in-depth remedies for particular ailments, where this book applies certain remedies to a very hazy and small range of problems.I was also looking for a guide to ritualistic traditions rather than unmeasurable herbal concoctions.

Review fraud
The Institute for American Indian Studies did not review this book.The attributed review originated with the author.

A Gift
I've always had the fantasy of becoming an apprentice to a gifted Native American medicine woman--that is until reading "American Indian Healing Arts" by E. Barrie Kavasch and Karen Baar, when my fantasy became a reality. This book is rich with history, accurate herbal information, great medicinal recipes presented in an easy to follow format."American Indian Healing Arts" is wonderfully reflective of Native American spiritual practices especially in its attention to rites of passage and stages of life. The tender manner with which the information is presented is welcoming, encouraging, inclusive and heartwarming--bound to lead many an apprentice down the path of pursuing greater understanding of Native American medicine. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - Lifest    2. Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Herbal Medications    6. Herbs    7. Indians of North America    8. Medicine    9. Naturopathy    10. New Age (Self Help)    11. New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit    12. North America    13. Therapeutic use    14. Traditional medicine    15. Social Science / Native American Studies