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People who need more energy and want to avoid stimulants that will make them edgy should consider taking supplements of carnitine or acetyl-l-carnitine, two forms of the same nutrient found naturally in protein. Carnitine works by transporting fats in cells to where they are burned for energy. By boosting the activity of the body's cellular furnaces, carnitine can energize the heart, brain, and muscles to do more. Doctors have also found carnitine and acetyl-l-carnitine helpful in treating many conditions, including heart failure, muscle weakness and failing memory. Carnitine can also enhance physical training.

In the Users Guide to Brain-Boosting Nutrients, leading nutritionist and author of the Real Vitamin and Mineral Book Shari Lieberman teams up with top nutrition writer and former editor of Better Nutrition magazine James Gormley to describe the best brain-boosting dietary supplements including vitamin E, ginkgo, amino acids, huperzine A, and acetyl-L-carnitine and how to use them safely and effectively to achieve optimum brain power.

Covering a wide range of popular alternative medicine and health issues, User'' are written by leading experts and science writers and are designed to answer the consumer''s basic questions about disease, conventional and alternative therapies, and individual dietary supplements.

This book is for anyone who has begun to notice his or her body is aging and is interested in living a longer, stronger, happier life. It utilizes the three most important components of exercise - variety, proper technique, and intensity - to show followers of the program solid results, beginning in as little as four weeks if they stick with the clearly written, easy-to-implement fitness and nutritional guidelines the book contains. The back of the book contains a glossery, resources list, and a reference section. Exercises are accompanied by detailed instructions, and photographs.

According to Dr. Lydon, the best way to cure illness is to prevent it. And illness prevention begins with good nutrition, weight management, and fitness. This book presents Dr. Lydon''s simple, proven prescription for women who want to look their best, feel their best, and live a long, healthy life.

In this lively book aimed squarely at women, author and clinical nutritionist Arneson makes the case, often humorously, that many of the dictums of dieting are just plain wrong. Her direct, no-nonsense talk about what works and what doesn''t makes for an entertaining take on a (literally) deadly serious subject.

Chronic inflammation can cause chronic pain, a breakdown of cartilage and muscle, increased blood clotting, and may cause genetic changes leading to various cancers. This book discusses a method of mitigating the effects of chronic inflammation through the power of fish oil.

AHCC is used in orver 700 clinics and hospitals in Japan, mainly in cancer treatment. AHCC is as well researchwed as any conventional prescription drug and now this previously unknown miracle cure is introduced in this book to readers all over the world. Safe and effective, AHCC may well revolutionize cancer prevention and treatment.

Scientific studies have revealed that bee propolis, royal jelly, honey, and bee pollen are rich sources of antioxidant "phytochemicals" - vitamin-like substances. In this User's Guide Dr. Broadhurst explains the scientific rationale behind bee foods and describes how they can improve your health.

Originally published: Chicago: American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, c2005.

Normal breathing indoors and outside may also involve inhaling PCBs, soot, ozone, formaldehyde, radon, radiation, or asbestos fibrils, among other substances. This book is important reading for everyone who wants to know how air quality relates to health and how it can be improved in their personal environments.

Why juice? You cannot buy freshly prepared vegetable juice in any store at any price - unless they literally juice the vegetables right in front of your eyes and you drink it down before they make you pay for it. Any juice in a carton, can or bottle has been heat treated and was certainly packaged at least a few days, if not weeks, months or even years ago. This applies to frozen juice, too. So you need to make your own. This book tells you how, and more especially, exactly why you want to juice.

This story is now more relevant than ever as the latest science is now validating the protocols of Dr. Livingston-Wheeler who will one day be placed in the same class as Pasteur, Curie, Salk/Sabin and their discoveries.

This title includes information on the proper safety and handling of oils, extraction methods, practical everyday uses, documented properties and methods of use. The chapters detail ancient historical to present-day uses from around the world for carrier oils, essential oils, Co2 extracts, absolutes, and infused oils.

This book covers general dietary guidelines for healthy eating for active children as well as tips on pre- and post-exercise nutrition, staying hydrated while exercising, and healthy snacks.

This book clarifies the cause and consequences of hypercortisolism to help readers do something about it.

With its complex qualities, including its highly concentrated supply of antioxidants, its ability to regulate hormones, and its anti-bacterial, antifungal, and antiviral qualities, the Pomegranate stands out in high profile, even among all the marvels of contemporary natural medicine and therapeutic nutrition. Pomegranates can reduce the risk of various cancers, cardiovascular diseas and stroke, and much more.

In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Alexander G. Schauss explains the relationship between stress, insulin resistance and glucose intolerance to disordered eating, compulsive eating, and the resultant overweight or obesity - including the ''apple-shaped'' paunch, called ''intra-abdominal fat'', that can be a direct result of life''s stresses leading to excess levels of the hormone cortisol.

From the author of "The Natural Foods Cookbook" comes this guide to whole foods--quality protein from animal sources, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains--which have made it possible for humankind to survive, to be healthy, and to procreate through the millennia.

According to the authors, fibre is not the simple roughage it was once thought to be and it does not come alone. Found in plant foods, fibre is a complex substance and in whole foods it is always accompanied by a number of nutrients, from antioxidants, essential oils, minerals, and proteins, to vitamins and beyond. This book spells out exactly why good health depends on fibre''s presence in everyone''s diet.

In this title, author Kelly Wright details Benjamin Franklin''s lifetime and diet principles. Recipes for his favourite foods are followed by sample meal plans.

Caffeine is one of the most commonly consumed substances in the world. Whether in a beverage such as coffee or tea or as a supplement, caffeine is most often used for its well-known energy-boosting properties and its ability to improve concentration. With traditional caffeine-delivery systems, however, these benefits peak early and then quickly fade. This title reveals times are changing. The benefits of caffeine can now last throughout the day. How? With the newest method of caffeine delivery-sustained release caffeine.

A new supplemental form of vitamin K, specifically vitamin K2--menaquinone-7 (MK-7)--shows great promise as a natural treatment for heart disease and bone loss. Available in soy products and as a nutritional supplement, the antioxidant and its possible benefits are thoroughly discussed in this volume.

Diabetes is on the increase. And it is largely due to obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. Diabetes is related to inheritance, poor diet and lifestyle choices and being a couch potato. The end result is cardiovascular disease, stroke, loss of eyesight, damaged kidneys and amputations. The current buzz word concerning the cause of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease is metabolic syndrome, previously called Syndrome X.

Discover the latest research on the benefits of vitamin C, a proven antibiotic, nontoxic anticancer agent, and treatment for heart disease.

Introducing breakthrough nutritional science in easy-to-understand language, this book empowers readers to create their own personal skin-care program that is simple to follow, fun, and very effective.