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7-Syndrome Healing takes you on an in-depth journey that covers more than 130 of the most effective and beneficial dietary supplements on the market today. These vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other products help stop the endless progression of health problems, and they do so in the best way: naturally. You'll learn the basics of core vitamins, minerals, and other natural compounds that are important to anyone seeking to prevent the seven syndromes and to live a long, healthy life. Each easy-to-read section of 7-Syndrome Healing will help you quickly identify information in the areas of health that interest you and pertain to your unique needs. This complete manual features detailed examinations of the most popular and effective dietary supplements, nutrients, herbs, and other natural alternative remedies, their applications, their history and their benefits. "Packed full of well-researched practical information, this guidebook to your health and well-being provides the natural solutions you seek for all your health concerns in a well organized, user-friendly fashion." - Hyla Cass, M.D. author of 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health (www.drcass.com) "It is an excellent discussion of some of the most common illnesses people face, and it provides great information about the supplements useful in correcting these health problems. In many ways, it is seven books in one, with superb advice for using supplements." - Jack Challem, editor and publisher of the Nutrition Reporter, www.thenutritionreporter.com Foreword: xv Acknowledgments: xvii Chapter One: The Basics of Healthy Living: 1 Quality and Regulation: 3 Why Supplement?: 6 Nonessential Nutrients: 8 What You Will Find in This Chapter: 8 Growth and Differentiation Factors: 9 Nutrients for Building and Maintaining: 29 Nutrients that Regulate Metabolism: 34 Choosing a Multiple Vitamin: 37 Chapter Two: The Stress Syndrome: Mind, Body, Spirit: 39 What You Will Find in This Chapter: 42 Effective Stress Management: 42 Mood and Anxiety: 55 Memory and Attention Span: 65 Age-Related Memory Loss: 70 To Sum It All Up: 73 Chapter Three: The Metabolic Syndrome: 75 What You Will Find in This Chapter: 76 Role of Obesity: 76 Insulin Resistance: 77 Weight Loss: 85 Diabetes, Type 2 (Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus): 92 Hypoglycemia: 98 To Sum It All Up: 102 Chapter Four: The Cardiovascular Syndrome: 105 Cardiovascular - a Man's Disease?: 106 What You Will Find in This Chapter: 108 Step One: Managing Blood Lipids: 109 Step Two: Inflammation and Protecting Arteries: 117 Step Three: Homocysteine Regulators: 133 Step Four: Heart Energetics: 135 Step Five: Varicose Veins and Restless Legs: 143 Step Six: Peripheral Circulation and Restless Legs: 146 To Sum It All Up: 149 Chapter Five: The Immune Syndrome: 151 What You Will Find in This Chapter: 152 Chronic Inflammation and Autoimmunity: 153 Acute Inflammation and Infection: 159 Allergies: 166 Asthma: 173 To Sum It All Up: 176 Chapter Six: The Malabsorption Syndrome: 179 What You Will Find in This Chapter: 180 The Digestive Process and Malabsorption: 180 Poor Digestion and "Leaky Gut": 186 Ulcers, Celiac, and Irritable Bowel: 194 Constipation and Detoxification: 200 To Sum It All Up: 214 Chapter Seven: The Hormone Syndrome: 217 What You Will Find in This Chapter: 218 Premenstrual Syndrome: 223 Menopause: 230 Andropause and Virility: 237 Prostate Health: 244 Energy and Sleep: 252 To Sum It All Up: 257 Chapter Eight: The Osteo Syndrome: 259 What You Will Find in This Chapter: 259 Osteo Power: 260 Muscle, Ligament, and Tendon Power: 263 Bone Health: 268 Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis: 278 Joint Injury and Recovery: 284 Bone Thinning: 289 Oral Health: 291 To Sum It All Up: 299 Appendices: Appendix A: Tables: 305 Appendix B: References: 329 Index: 347 Jayson Kroner is a certified sports nutritionist, health and fitness journalist, industry consultant, and online columnist whose work has appeared in a number of national forums. He lives in Oak Park, Illinois. 7-Syndrome Healing is Jayson's first book. |
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