500 HEALTH & NUTRITION QUESTIONS ANSWERED Patrick Holford
As one of Britain’s leading authorities on nutrition, Patrick Holford is regularly asked for his opinion on health issues. In this absorbing book, he answers 500 of the most frequent questions, explaining how to deal nutritionally with everything from common colds to more serious medical conditions. He also gives helpful advice on many of those funny little complaints you’d never dream of taking to your doctor: ‘I can’t get going in the morning without a coffee. What’s the remedy?’ ‘Is there a natural cure for a hangover?’ ‘I’ve got arthritis. Is there an alternative to painkillers?’ I’ve got a high cholesterol level. How can I lower it?’ ‘My memory is getting worse. Can I reverse this?’
528pp, 130mm x 197mm, softback, 2004
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