Product Description: In China, red yeast rice has been used for centuries as a natural food dye and to promote blood circulation, but recent research suggests that it may also have cholesterol-lowering properties. This completely revised and updated booklet by master herbalist Rita Elkins includes information about historical uses of red yeast rice, recent scientific data documenting its effectiveness and preliminary studies on the use of red yeast rice for diabetes and more! Also includes information about dietary supplements that may complement red yeast rice and other natural methods of lowering cholesterol...read more

Product Description: Used for centuries by the Chinese and other Asian cultures, red yeast rice, also known as "hongqu", has been shown to effectively reduce high cholesterol levels and promote cardiovascular health. In this booklet, author Rita Elkins, MH, examines the historical uses of red yeast rice, the recent scientific data documenting its applications, and its safety and usage...read more

Product Description: Bee products are among the most remarkable and versatile nutrients in the natural world. They have fascinated cultures for generations and are currently experiencing a renaissance as scientific research increasingly supports their healing properties...read more

Product Description: While aspartame and saccharin continue to dominate the noncaloric sweetener market, a remarkable natural sweetener-an herb called stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)-remains relatively unknown. For individuals with blood sugar disorders like diabetes or those concerned with caloric intake, stevia is a valuable dietary supplement...read more

Product Description: For years, Americans have overlooked the many health benefits of eating soy, but now soy products are appearing on store shelves all over the U.S. – and not just as tofu or meat alternatives. Every day new studies are added to an already vast body of research showing that soy can decrease the risk of breast cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis, as well as help relieve premenstrual and menopausal symptoms...read more

Product Description: Putting the terms "sugar" and "health" together seems almost like a paradox, but emerging evidence shows that certain types of sugars-commonly called saccharides or glyconutrients-are responsible for fighting off disease and maintaining overall health...read more

Product Description: One of today’s most renowned gynecologists speaks up for women, speaks out against the abuse of synthetic hormones and antibiotics, and tells how his own battle with cancer led him to the practice of integrated complementary medicine...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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Product Description: Depression - one of the top reasons Americans visit their doctors every year - is typically viewed as a one-dimensional health condition. Conventional medicine often sites a single cause (such as chemical imbalance) and recommends a single "cure" (antidepressant drugs like Prozac or Zoloft)...read more

Product Description: Rita Elkins' revised and updated natural health title, The Pocket Herbal Reference (2nd Edition), is easy-to-use, concise, and current This handy guide examines the latest on the "hot" herbal and dietary supplements like cordyceps, SAMe, glucosamine, and others, from their applications to safety records...read more

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Product Description: Mix the latest scientific data on herbal products and physical ailments with the need for natural approaches to health, and what do you have? The Woodland Health Series. Each of these booklets gives concise, pertinent information for those looking to nature for optimal health.

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Product Description: For thousands of years, people have searched for a "fountain of youth" to help stop aging and to feel younger. Recently, scientists have determined that the body produces HGH, or human growth hormone, which helps us to burn calories more efficiently, boost energy levels, and enhance tissue regeneration...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Learn how this remarkable micro-nutrient may protect against cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)