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The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine

The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine is a definitive source on complementary health care for Canadians, combining everything you need to know about diet and lifestyle, supplements, and nutrition with reliable medical information.

Today more than ever, Canadians are looking to natural medicine and alternative therapies to help and treat diseases and optimize health. Until now, it has been hard to find a health resource that provides both traditional and complementary medical advice. With this comprehensive resource in-hand, Canadians now have a scientifically researched guide that provides all the information they need to help them take control of their health.
Features:
  • a thorough A to Z listing of the most common health conditions: from colds and ear infections to cancer, diabetes, depression, heart disease and osteoporosis;
  • a comprehensive guide to dietary requirements and the principles of a healthy diet;
  • detailed information about vitamins and minerals, including recommended dosages for children, teenagers, adults, pregnant women and seniors;
  • easy-to-follow exercise, sleep and stress-management tips that really work;
  • a reference guide to today’s top dietary supplements, herbal remedies and branded ingredients;
  • a natural prescription for each health condition, outlining conventional approaches to treatment as well as safe and effective dietary, lifestyle, supplemental and therapeutic recommendations;
  • tips on safe supplementing, including information about potential drug, nutrient and herbal interactions and how to create a supplement program.
The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine
The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine offers sound, unbiased, scientifically grounded information you can trust, written in a friendly easy-to-read style by one of Canada’s leading health authorities. Canadians seeking to create a more holistic and personalized health program for themselves and for their families will turn to this reference time and time again.

About the author: Sherry Torkos, B.Sc. Phm. is one of Canada’s top pharmacists and has won several national pharmacy awards for distinguished practice and for providing excellent inpatient care. Torkos authors health booklets and articles for both professional and consumer journals.

Written by the Sherry Torkos, B.Sc. Phm. Published by John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd., 2008.
   
Catalogue No. 978-0-470-83908-9
Price $29.99
Format Softcover
Pages 448
Language English only
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This page last modified: January 9, 2008

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