Prescription for Nutritional Healing, Fifth Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements

Comprehensive book that covers a MULTITUDE of topics, this book should be in every home. You never know when you may need to "call" on it! Just over a year ago, a good friend of ours stopped by saying that his wife was very sick having been diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. (She was nor is a drinker.) He was not expecting her to be on this earth for much longer. At that time someone had lent us an older version of this book for another situation. After our friend left we immediately looked up what this book had to say and got the information to our dying friend. That information literally SAVED her life! As she began to follow the directions of what not to eat etc. we began to see her health improve. She had got that she could not walk, was extremely thin and yes, looked like death was on her doorstep. Today, she is not 100% cured and unlikely to ever be so BUT she is walking, she has put on weight and more importantly is still very much alive. When asked about helping someone else with a different diagnosis we figured it was time to purchase this book for ourselves. For the money this book is PRICELESS! Pages and pages of information and helpful advice to set you back on your feet towards a healthy life. We purchased this book used. We were not required to write a review but chose to do so. Thanks, Liz

I’ve been using these books since childhood. I haven’t purchased every updated version, but probably close to it. Some I end up giving away, because even after years they are still very informative and I don’t need more than one version for just myself. These have all the nutritional information you will ever need. Are you anemic? Then try eating more of these foods. Do you have anxiety? Try this. It’s so helpful whether you are looking to treat a certain condition, or just develop better nutrition habits. It has something for everyone. You really can’t go wrong buying these books. If you need one and can’t afford the newest version, you can always get a slightly older version. The only downside to an older one is that it might not have the most recent information, but I still find them all very informative and helpful. Of course you may still need to visit the doctor and take medication from time to time, but here you will find a lot of holistic/natural remedies that can help everyone either instead of or in addition to medication. But like I said, it’s even useful to someone who just wants to eat healthier and live a healthier lifestyle.

This is an update for me since I had an earlier edition. These books are invaluable to me since I do not have blind faith in traditional medicine with its coziness with prescription medicine. If you prefer natural methods and prevention, this publication is loaded with info for you. If you read the pamphlets that come with the prescription meds, you may find that the risks do not always outweigh the benefits. Ask your doctor to look this ratio up. Mine did and left the decision to me on cholesterol drugs. However, if you are not willing or able to also make life style changes, stick with prescription meds. I made a habit of reading about natural remedies and health many years ago including complicated medical journals. So this book is easy reading for me. However, this book is not at all difficult and would be an excellent starting place for anyone who wants to be in more charge of their own health and that of their family. Amazon makes this possible with their used books. Mine was in great preowned condition. Even though the Internet has so many good health sites, including MAYO CLINIC, I find I like to have inclusive publications like this on hand. Being able to read well is a invaluable tool in health management all through life including your youth to both avoid problems from developing and unnecessary harmful medical treatments and to assist with health and wellness issues.

All the way back in 1999 a 51 yo family member lay dying of liver failure due to the so called Celtic Curse/Hemochromatosis. Which is rather common among people of western European ancestory. We hadn’t been aware of such a problem until this happened. The doctors told us to prepare for their death. I had general knowledge that your liver can regenerate and didn’t want to give up hope. So I went to my local hippy health food store which I frequented on occasion and spoke to the owner. He opened his hippy store bible (this book) and showed me the things it would take to help purge the toxins and restore the liver. I had the doctor discharge her into my care to come home to die. She had a nurse coming to the house and was being interveinously hydrated etc. I began the hippy regiment immediately. It wasn’t easy and it took time HOWEVER she walked into her next doctors apptment and lived almost 2 decades longer (she recently passed away of another ailment). The doctors were astonished. Healing the body is not what medications do. The care and treatment this book guides us to is where true healing can occur. What is the body missing? What is the catalysis that the problem stemmed from in the first place? I use this incessantly, it is a book of true hope & healing.

I bought this book after multiple doctors appointments and medications gave no improvement for my chronic post nasal drip and inflamed tonsils and lymph nodes. I tried prescription medication for candida overgrowth, but nothing worked. I finally decided to try natural remedies at the suggestion of my mom, and I am happy I did! This book allowed me to look up my specific symptoms and diagnosis, and gave me alternative (and natural!) treatment options...and IT WORKED! I suffered for 8 months before I found natural supplements that have helped me manage my symptoms. This book offers so much more than alternative medicine, it also gives in depth information about enzymes, minerals, herbs, and they're functions. I recommend this book to people all the time now!

I bought my first copy in the mid '90's after browsing through the book at my retired mom's house. It begins with a helpful intro to the wonderful world of nutrition: vitamins, supplements, produce...what they are and why we need them. Next are the A-Z's of various disorders and conditions and nutritional ways to heal them (herbs, foods & supplements). The "foods" part is much easier to adhere to; some of the others can be hard to find. Thankfully, aside from a lil back pain, I am disease and ailment free...so healing for common things like mosquito bites and sprains was a plus for me. I bought the later edition a few years ago; I really appreciate the expanded section on Cancer because it runs in my family. Prevention includes consuming cruciferous veggies, avoiding peanut products and avoiding smoked meats among other things. What I didn't like was the overall grandure of the book...it's intimidating. I was in my 20's and impatient when I bought the first copy. My intentions were good but the book was seemed intense and overwhelming...a year passed before I really began to read it. The recent edition is even bigger. I strongly recommend purchasing the book, referring the book or giving it as a gift (of life) to someone. The mindset is - use it for what it is, a REFERENCE GUIDE - it's not a book that's read cover to cover. My approach to it was the same as to my bible...afterall it is my nutrional bible

This is the 3rd edition of this book that I have had. It is an EXCELLENT resource for information about many medical conditions, as well as nutritional advice for healing and/or alleviating symptoms. Very thorough explanations of each condition including cause(s), symptoms and what you can expect as the condition progresses and prognosis. Even explains conventional medical treatment(s) and whether or not these treatments are successful and any side effects or detrimental results of them. It also gives information about the benefits of all vitamins, symptoms of deficiency and information about many many herbs and supplements. The only book that is superior to this one is the Holy Bible! I will NEVER be without this superior resource, as evidenced by my purchases of each new edition. I refer to it constantly. And the best health food store in Denver has a copy of it on a podium for use by customers and staff. I HIGHLY recommend this book to everyone, and have recommended it to family members and friends for years. And this new edition is even better than the previous ones.

It is exactly what I ordered. Love the information it provides. My old book served me well!

Das Buch das nun schon in der 5ten Überarbeitung auf dem Markt ist ist für mich ein Muss. Es enthält für ca. 300 Krankheitsbilder. Alles was ein Mensch der in den USA auf dem Land ohne Krankenversicherungsschutz weit ab vom nächsten Arzt so alles braucht. Das Buch enthält für jede Krankheit eine Berschreibung, eine Selbstdiagnose, Empfehlung für Nahrungsergänzungen - Verhalten - Kräutern, Empfehlungen sowie Hinweise die für mich sehr ausführlich und neutral ausgeführt sind. Damit ist das Buch für jeden der sich mit dem englischen Text auseinandersetzt eine umfassende Ergänzung zu den Informationen vom Arzt. In Deutschland ist diese Art der Aufarbeitung von Krankheiten in Büchern den Medizinern vorbehalten. Anderst ausgedrückt gesetzlich verboten. Es gibt noch weitere Literatur aus der Schweiz, den USA und England. Hier möchte ich exemplarisch "Burgerstein' Handbook of Nutrition" (nur in englisch) und Patrick Holford's Buch "The Optimum Nutrition Bible" erwähnen.

**"Nutritional Healing" by Phyllis A. Balch** is a comprehensive guide to using nutrition and dietary supplements for improving health and combating illness. The book is well-organized, covering a wide range of conditions and the nutrients that can help address them. It's a valuable resource for anyone interested in the therapeutic power of food and supplements, offering practical advice and extensive references. While it can be dense, its thorough approach makes it an essential reference for both beginners and seasoned health enthusiasts.

This version boasts that it is “totally revised and updated” and they’re not kidding. It is no longer a natural book, but full of pharmaceuticals advice. Do not buy!

The author has a great mastery over the subject. The book is in detail. I am glad that I made this purchase. Every household should have this.

I have been using these books for years and have helped myself, family, friends, strangers and even given away as gifts. This is a great first point of reference book. You can find most illnesses and conditions. There is usually a brief introductions with useful categorization of Very Important, Important, Good etc. and a list of potential vitamin/mineral deficiencies to supplement - as well as what herbs maybe useful - followed by anything else that could be useful, like dietary exclusions/inclusions and other external things that might also be beneficial. This has acted as a first point of call and then I look into things further through the internet, further books/journals for reading and understanding.