Minerals are of cornerstone importance to human function, & work synergistically with the vitamins in our body to normalize metabolism, growth, development & cellular activity. Deficiency of only milligrams in just one mineral can often lead to serious health problems. As a chief component in both enzyme & coenzyme function, the minerals in our body play a key role in speeding up the chemical reactions that take place in our body. NOW Full Spectrum delivers the perfect high potency blend of these essential minerals, in addition to vitamin D.* Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Close tightly & keep this product out of reach of children.   In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately. As a dietary supplement, take 2 tablets daily, preferably with meals. Cellulose, Silica & Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source). ...

Chronic back pain is a serious problem & one that causes great frustration & fatigue in the patient. Many patients, however, suffer needlessly. Their conditions are treatable, yet they soldier on, believing that there is no solution. In this concise & clearly presented manual, the author explains the Kieser training methods for tackling & preventing back problems. Full Strength discusses the benefits of using weights to develop & maintain the musculoskeletal system, & it also explodes some of the popular myths about strength training. General practitioners, physical therapists & personal trainers can benefit greatly from this volume. ...

Comprehensive vitamin & mineral complex enhanced with highly active, whole & unadulterated superfoods & botanicals. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless on the advice of a healthcare practitioner. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. ...

Comprehensive vitamin & mineral complex enhanced with highly active, whole & unadulterated superfoods & botanicals. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless on the advice of a healthcare practitioner. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. ...

The healing powers of traditional yoga, Oriental medicine, nutrition & other mind/body techniques are accessible with this do-it-yourself manual for women who are either struggling with infertility or just looking to improve their odds of conception. Natural methods based on Integrative Care for Fertility use an holistic approach to demonstrate how a home-based holistic fertility programme can improve mind, body & spirit &, in turn, maximise chances for conceiving. Photographs are provided to illustrate the proper yoga postures & interspersed stories from yoga practitioners & experts present real-life struggles of infertility patients & victories that will inspire all women who are trying for a healthy pregnancy & birth. One out of eight women experience infertility, many will find the information in this book helps them to conceive. The information in this book is applicable to women who are using medical fertility treatment as well as those who are trying to conceive naturally. This book provides a definite structure & programme for women who are seeking order, comfort & a sense of control of their fertility, & provides the reader with a specific home-based yoga programme to promote fertility.

Includes:: a 16-page detachable Fully Fertile Book Group Study Guide.

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There is a pervasive belief among foodies & health nuts alike that eating healthily means bravely stomaching wheat grass smoothies & suffering through bland plates of tasteless offerings possibly resembling cardboard. In other words, it's an either/or proposition: eat healthily & give up much of your enjoyment of food or live the good life of sumptuous sauces, rich desserts, wine & the like (and possibly develop a bad case of gout or worse). This book will put an end to this way of thinking once & for all! The recipes in THE FUNCTIONAL FOODIE feature 50 of the hottest 'functional' foods all backed by research for their health benefits
- & they are surprisingly delicious! From dips to main meals to desserts, these dishes can be confidently served at a dinner party attended by your most discriminating foodie friends or simply made part of an everyday plan to eat well. Either way, the bottom line is that these foods have medicinal properties that can boost immunity, slow aging, & fend off serious diseases. The ingredients have been chosen to maximise nutritional potential & flavour of the dishes & show that you don't have to go on some crazy eating plan in order to weave these phytochemical-rich, antioxidant-rich, heart-healthy ingredients into your diet. Many functional foods are ordinary, everyday foods that science is discovering have some miraculous powers. Some are trendy new finds such as goji berries, agave, matcha & quinoa that many people are stumped by when it comes to how to prepare or enjoy. Some you may be surprised by
- for example, in this book, chocolate is on a par with asparagus & coffee is a health drink!

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This report reviews functional foods from a multidisciplinary perspective focusing on safety, legal/policy aspects, economy, public perceptions & ethics. It attempts to clarify the main issues & provides comprehensive recommendations for policymaking, especially since functional foods are being introduced into society at a particularly sensitive moment when food has become a main issue in public debates & a focal point of political activity in Europe. Diet-related diseases have assumed epidemic proportions significantly affecting the quality of life while obesity is spreading to the majority of the adult population but also to young people. These foods assume a highly targeted solution to diet-related diseases with effective reduction of risk & enhanced physical & mental well-being, but are still faced with a host of unresolved issues. ...

There are many reasons why Fundamentals of Chinese Acupuncture remains one of the most-used acupuncture books in the profession. Perhaps first & foremost it is because the authors have applied a precise method of translation that allows clinical experience to be directly transmitted. As well, they have drawn on both modern & classical clinical sources. Thus the text provides consistent information that can be cross-referenced not only to the several companion works but to any translation that maintains a reliable relation to the Chinese language. The information presented

Includes:: all the channels, including the extraordinary channels, the main, internal, branch, divergent, connecting, sinew, & alternate pathways as they are currently understood in the People's Republic of China. The pathway-by-pathway descriptions are supported by sketches that follow the Chinese sources. Main pathologic signs, therapeutic capacities, symptoms, & T.C.M. pattern relationships are also detailed. Information provided for each point

Includes:: Chinese, Pinyin transliteration, English translation, Western alphanumeric designation, anatomical location guide, & classical location, classical & modern indications & functions. Useful reference tables summarize current Chinese clinical experience. Finally, it is a compact, reliable source of practical information at a very reasonable price. In sum, it provides the material necessary for foundation course-work in the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine.



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