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Everything You Need to Know About Diabetes

Name: Everything You Need to Know About Diabetes
Author: Kathi Head
ISBN: 9780761517559

by Kathi Head

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Overview

Did you know that scientific evidence suggests certain natural supplements and herbs can help control blood sugar to improve the quality of life for people with diabetes? Millions are discovering the healing power of natural remedies. With this book, so can you. Inside you'll learn which herbs and minerals can help control blood sugar and may reduce your need for insulin, which vitamins may help prevent heart and kidney complications, how natural antioxidants may prevent nerve damage, and much more! The Natural Pharmacist: Diabetes includes up-to-date information on diabetes and chromium, lipoic acid, evening primrose oil, fenugreek, Gymnema sylvestre, magnesium, Momordica charantia, Coccinia indica, Pterocarpus marssupium, niacinamide, bilberry, vanadium, biotin, and conventional medical treatments. It's all here in simple, straightforward language. You'll find yourself turning to this helpful, trusted companion again and again. All books in The Natural Pharmacist series are scientifically accurate, easy to understand, independent and unbiased, up to date, balanced with both positive and negative findings, and integrative--including both conventional and natural treatments.

About the Author, Kathi Head

Kathleen Head, N.D., is a 1985 graduate of the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Following graduation, she practiced naturopathic medicine for 11 years in San Diego. In the spring of 1997 she moved to Sandpoint, Idaho, to take a position as technical adviser for Thorne Research, a nutritional supplement, education, and research company. She is also senior editor for the peer-reviewed, MEDLINE-indexed journal, Alternative Medicine Review. She has served as Director of Educational Affairs for the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians since 1990. Her articles on a variety of health topics have appeared widely in both popular and professional publications. She took a special interest in diabetes because of personal friends and a favorite cat with the disease, lecturing and writing on the topic for both consumer and professional audiences.