Health and Beauty from the Rainforest ($29.50, 256 pp) offers a detailed description of Ramuan, the Malaysian art of healing. Through extensive pictures and clear text, the book covers everything from food to massage, and even elaborates on a bit of Malaysian history and tradition throughout the pages. This book draws on the expertise of Malaysian and international scholars, traditional healthcare practitioners and scholars.
The Simply Raw Living Foods Detox Manual ($18.95, 176 pp), by Natasha Kyssa, outlines a 28-day detoxification program, which includes only raw and “living” foods. It is a gentle, effective method to cleanse the body of toxins and provides optimal nourishment for healing.
EstroG-100 (57 pp), by Judi Quilici Timmcke, Ph.D., explains the discovery and use of EstroG-100, a product that has achieved global success as a next-generation solution for menopause.
The Aromatherapy Encyclopedia ($19.95, 234 pp.), by Carol Schiller and David Schiller, contains concise, comprehensive information on 389 different plant oils. If an oil is available in the marketplace, chances are good it’s profiled in this book. The profiles for each entry include all botanical names, history, practical uses, documented properties and aromatherapy methods of use.
Nutraceutical and Functional Food Regulations in the United States and Around the World, edited by Debasis Bagchi, Ph.D., is a worldwide overview and guide for regulatory executives, marketers and formulators in the nutraceuticals and functional foods market.
Did your last trip to the beach leave your back as red as a ripe tomato, scorched hot enough to scramble eggs over? Have no fear, aloe vera is here! Aloe (a plant related to the cactus and a member of the family Asphodelaceae) can grow to be four...
How Supplements Impact Mother and Baby Women who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant should understand the benefits of taking prenatal supplements. During pregnancy, a woman’s need for nutrients like calcium, folic acid and iron become greater because both mother and baby need extra nourishment. Prenatal supplements can fill...
What do laundry detergent, automobile exhaust systems and saliva have in common? All three contain catalysts or substances that speed up a chemical reaction while remaining unchanged. In cars, this is useful for reducing the toxicity of emissions, but detergents and saliva contain a different type of catalyst—the enzyme.
Good advertising is a necessary part of a successful business, but don’t think that advertising only entails out-of-store promotions. In-house signage is just as important for rapid turnover, and you should strive for high-quality, informative signs inside your store as they are one of the important measures that persuade...
Antioxidants. Chances are, you’ve heard this term thousands of times because of their importance to overall health. Given the broad (and possibly overwhelming) selection on the market, it may be tough to figure out how to select the best antioxidant supplements to add to your daily regimen. Here’s where...
