A Woman's Guide to Vitamins, Herbs, and Supplements

Book excerpt: Take charge of your health with this easy-to-use reference guide to the most common ailments that women face, and the natural remedies you can use to prevent, alleviate and treat them. In A Woman's Guide to Vitamins, Herbs and Supplements, author Deborah Mitchell has compiled: • Comprehensive information on the health challenges today's women face throughout life, all in an easy-to-follow alphabetical format • A-to-Z format provides the latest information on natural supplements that can effectively tackle health concerns faced by women • Useful, little-known, important information "Of Special Interest to Women" in every entry • Guidelines on how to develop a personalized nutrition plan for women of every age and stage of life • An overview of the state of women's health today -- from heart and bone disease to breast cancer to hormonal and reproductive issues -- including the latest research and resources • And more. Part of the Healthy Home Library series, A Woman's Guide to Vitamins, Herbs and Supplements provides essential health information that no woman should be without.