Prescription for Nutritional Healing

A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements

by Phyllis A. Balch and James F. Balch

Penguin Putnam, 2000, [Third Edition], ISBN 1583330771, large paperback

Very Good Condition, some edge and shelf wear, some rubbing to edges and corners, previous owners inscription marked out in blue ink on title page, sticker residue on inside front coverage toned pages (see photographs)

“With more than five million copies sold, Prescription for Nutritional Healing is the nation’s number one best-selling guide to holistic health.  For ten years and more, people interest in alternative healing and preventative therapies have relied on this invaluable reference as a guide to improve health through nutrition and supplementation, avoiding traditional drug therapies.  Now, completely updated and more than one-third revised, this latest edition of the book incorporated the most recent information on the benefits of vitamin and mineral supplements and herbal remedies, and their effects on hundreds of disorders and diseases.
Part One of the book lists and explains the various types of nutrients, food supplements, and herbs found in health food and drug stores.  Part Two describes more than 250 common disorders, from acne to yeast infection, arranged conveniently in alphabetical order, and identifies the supplements that can be used to combat the conditions.  Part Three is a guide to alternative remedies and therapies that can be used in conjunction with a nutritional program.  In addition, self-diagnostic tests through the book offer in-depth coverage of a wide variety of topics.”