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There are more choices now than there ever have been at the supermarket, farmer’s market, and natural-health stores. But with this superabundance of choices comes a miasma of confusion—which is why the revised-and-updated fourth edition of Prescription for Nutritional Healing is so welcome—and timely.

Here you’ll find straightforward advice and wisdom from the expert who once testified before Congress on the role of nutrition in health. Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, has been an authoritative voice on the topic for more than two decades, and in the revised edition of her A-to-Z reference she includes the most up-to-date information on good nutrition, vitamin and mineral supplements, herbal remedies, and complementary therapies like ayurveda, biofeedback, and chiropractic care.

In practical terms, what it all means is that you can get drug-free relief from hundreds of maladies. You’ll find descriptions of more than 250 common disorders, from acne to yeast infections, and natural ways to soothe, heal, and prevent them. “Attitude is also an important factor in the processes of health maintenance and healing,” writes Balch. “We must have a positive state of mind in order to bring harmony to the body. The realization that body (lifestyle), spirit (desire), and mind (belief) must come together is the first step to better health.”



Quick Reference Guide:
The Top Ten Healthiest Foods for Your Heart
When it comes to promoting a healthy cardiovascular system, not all foods are created equal. The following is a list of the top ten foods for heart health.
Fresh fruit contains fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
Beans and legumes contain fiber, and plant proteins that help to lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels.
Fish. The omega-3 fatty acids in cold-water fish help to lower LDL levels.
Dark leafy greens, like spinach, mesclun, swiss chard, arugula, and others help to reduce levels of a blood enzyme implicated in heart disease.
Avocados are rich in potassium, which helps to regulate heart rhythm and blood pressure, and monounsaturated fats, which lower LDL levels.
Whole grains. Fiber and B vitamins are their greatest assets.
Nuts. A good source of monounsaturated fats and minerals.
Soy foods. These are useful in keeping correct blood fat levels and are rich in phytoestrogens.
Spices and herbs. Fat is better digested with the help of the antioxidants and phytochemicals available in many herbs.
Wheat germ and flax meal. These are good for boosting your intake of fiber, vitamin E, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Another review of this informative great book

Prescription for Nutritional Healing
FOURTH Edition-Revised & Expanded
A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs and Food Supplements
by Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
Prescription for Nutritional Healing by nutritionist Phyllis A. Balch, has long been considered one of the most trusted, comprehensive sources on the mind-boggling array of vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other dietary supplements now available. Working from the premise that a good diet promotes good health, this third edition of PNH still starts with the basics: consume fresh produce, grains, and lean meats; avoid foods that are processed or high in saturated fat; cook using glass, stainless steel, or iron—never aluminum; and drink filtered water. The authors also stand by their claim that the government-prescribed recommended daily allowances are ridiculously low, and that the book’s optimal daily intake for nutrients should be followed instead.

So what’s new in the fourth edition? Along with now-accepted remedies, like zinc and echinacea for the common cold, the Balches also explore many of the newer supplements to hit the market: SAMe (recommended for depression and joint pain), phosphatidyl serine (mental acuity), red yeast rice (cholesterol), and 5-HTP (weight loss, insomnia, depression). You’ll also find an expanded chapter on alternative therapies that encompasses Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, along with a hefty section on pain control that offers a grab bag of options such as acupuncture, biofeedback, guided imagery, chiropractic care, and massage.

Still, the bulk of the book remains the more than 250 health conditions—from everyday problems such as insect bites and bad breath to serious diseases including bulimia, cancer, and AIDS—and the nutritional protocols the Balches recommend for treatment. Since any number of supplements can be taken for the same condition, the Balches make sifting through the glut of information a little easier by separating their nutrient recommendations into four categories: essential, very important, important, and helpful. And they take a lot of the guesswork out of buying supplements by listing the brands they know and trust.

Once again, the author has squeezed in an impressive amount of information, including valuable sidebars on topics such as the dangers of aspartame; how to choose a calcium supplement; common heart problems and procedures; cancer risk factors, diagnosis, and treatments; and sports nutrition. This is not relaxing reading, but it’s enormously useful. While the material can be dense, the author still manages to present it in a straightforward manner that’s understandable even for readers without a medical degree.

Editorial Review:

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Prescription for Nutritional Healing by nutritionist Phyllis A. Balch and James F. Balch, M.D., has long been considered one of the most trusted, comprehensive sources on the mind-boggling array of vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other dietary supplements now available. Working from the premise that a good diet promotes good health, this third edition of PNH still starts with the basics: consume fresh produce, grains, and lean meats; avoid foods that are processed or high in saturated fat; cook using glass, stainless steel, or iron--never aluminum; and drink filtered water. The authors also stand by their claim that the government-prescribed recommended daily allowances are ridiculously low, and that the book's optimal daily intake for nutrients should be followed instead.

So what's new in the third edition? Along with now-accepted remedies, like zinc and echinacea for the common cold, the Balches also explore many of the newer supplements to hit the market: SAMe (recommended for depression and joint pain), phosphatidyl serine (mental acuity), red yeast rice (cholesterol), and 5-HTP (weight loss, insomnia, depression). You'll also find an expanded chapter on alternative therapies that encompasses Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, along with a hefty section on pain control that offers a grab bag of options such as acupuncture, biofeedback, guided imagery, chiropractic care, and massage.

Still, the bulk of the book remains the more than 250 health conditions--from everyday problems such as insect bites and bad breath to serious diseases including bulimia, cancer, and AIDS--and the nutritional protocols the Balches recommend for treatment. Since any number of supplements can be taken for the same condition, the Balches make sifting through the glut of information a little easier by separating their nutrient recommendations into four categories: essential, very important, important, and helpful. And they take a lot of the guesswork out of buying supplements by listing the brands they know and trust. Once again, the authors have squeezed in an impressive amount of information, including valuable sidebars on topics such as the dangers of aspartame; how to choose a calcium supplement; common heart problems and procedures; cancer risk factors, diagnosis, and treatments; and sports nutrition. This is not relaxing reading, but it's enormously useful. While the material can be dense, the authors still manage to present it in a straightforward manner that's understandable even for readers without a medical degree. --Norine Dworkin

Book Description:
Natural health's number-one bestseller for more than twenty years, completely revised and updated.

With more than five million copies sold, Prescription for Nutritional Healing is the most trusted, comprehensive source on dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, and herbs. A pioneer in the field of nutritional healing, Phyllis Balch passionately and meticulously researched and compiled this groundbreaking book. Now, a generation later, her message has more relevance than ever: consume fresh foods, avoid processed foods and those high in saturated fat, and optimize your intake of essential nutrients with the right supplements. Today's well-stocked vitamin and natural-health stores can be confusing, and people need Balch's clear, concise, landmark guide.

To help them make sense of the mind-numbing array of choices that are available, readers of Prescription for Nutritional Healing will:

- learn the basics of good nutrition;
- find out how to balance vitamins and minerals so that the body can properly absorb both;
- determine how best to treat 250 problems-from abscesses to wrinkles-using herbs, nutrition, and supplements; and
- get the facts on other complementary therapies, like ayurveda, biofeedback, chiropractic care, and more. Prescription for Nutritional Healing is an essential resource for every health-minded consumer.

I have a few editions of this book ... it is a wonderful reference