** following the reference indicates a suggested reading source.

Ahmed, Shameem and Maria Anna Leo, Charles S. Lierber. “Interactions between alcohol and beta carotene in patients with alcoholic liver disease.” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (1994) 60:430-6.

AIDS Weekly. “Patent filed on non-toxic drug as disease inhibitor (Coenzyme Q-10).” (Dec. 19, 1994), p.21 (1).

Andersen, G. Douglas, DC. “Proanthocyanidins: Clinical Nutrition.” Dynamic Chiropractic (May 22, 1995) v. 13, No. 11, p.22.

Anderson, Norman G, DC. “Antioxidants: An arsenal of prevention”. Journal of Chiropractic, Vol. 31, No. 12 (Dec. 1994).

Argell, Marcia and Jerome P. Kassuer. “Clinical Research - what should the public believe?” New England Journal of Medicine (7/21/94) v.331 Issue 3, p. 189.

Aubin, Michel and Phillipe Picard. Homeopathy and Your Health. Garden City Park, NY: Avery Publishing Group, 1996.

Balch, James, MD and Phyllis A. Balah, CNC. Prescription for Nutritional Healing. Garden City Park, NY: Avery Publishing Group, Inc., 1990.

Black, Dean. “Taming Oxygen’s Wild Side.” Health and Wellness Report: Vol. 3, No. 8 (Aug. 1993) p.1 (5)

Black, Dean. Chinese Healing Herbs: The Simple Principle that Works. Springville, UT: Tapestry Press, 1990. A very small (20 p) brochure explaining the basis of Chinese herbs. (A more comprehensive publication by Dr. Black upon which the brochure is based is titled Chinese Healing Principles: Can they work for us?)

Bland, Jefferey, Ph.D. “The Nutritional Effects of Free Radical Pathology” 1986 / A Year in Nutritional Medicine Monograph. New Canaan, CT: Keats Publishing, Co., 1986.

Blue Turtle Publishing Co. (Editors). Help! And Homeopathy. 1997.

Bowles, Willa Vae. “A new Super antioxidant: Pycnogenol.” Total Health (April 1994), p.36.

Brown, E. Richard. Rockefeller Medicine Men: Medicine and Capitalism. University of California Press, 1st edition 1981. Explains how the intent of business influences medical ‘science.’ **

Bucci, Luke, Ph D. Pain Free. Ft. Worth, TX: Summit Group, 1996. Well-documented but appropriate for general reader as well as professional. In-depth information especially for those with arthritis or other joint pain: helpful for many of us.

Bucci, Luke, PhD. Healing Arthritis the Natural Way: The Breakthrough program for Reversing Arthritis using Nutrition and supplements Arlington Tx., Summit Publishing Group, 1995. Now in third edition

Burton Goldberg Group, The. Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide. Puyallup, Washington: Future Medicine Publishing, Inc., 1993. A wonderful place to start when considering any type of alternative medicine. Good section on Antibiotics versus “Probiotics.” **

Cabre, Edward, et al. “Factors related to the plasma fatty acid profile in healthy subjects, with special reference to antioxidant micronutrient status: a multivariate analysis.” American Journal Clinical Nutrition v.55 (April 1992) p.831 (7)

Castleman, Michael. The Healing Herbs: The Ultimate Guide to the Curative Power of Nature’s Medicine. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1991. Very helpful and a great history section. **

Cathcart, R.F. “A unique function for ascorbate.” Medical Hypothesis. 35 (1991): 32-37.

Caudill, M. Managing pain Before It Manges You. New York: Guilford, 1994.

Chaitow, Leon, DO, ND. Amino Acids in Therapy: A guide to the therapeutic application of protein constituents. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press, 1988. Very good for therapeutic applications and dosages of amino acids. Excellent reference layout. **

Challem, Jack. “The heart remedy your doctor never heard of [CoQ10]. Natural Health, v.24 (Mar-April 1994), p.44 (4)

Consumer’s Research Magazine. “Antioxidants may retard the Aging process.” Consumer’s Research Magazine (April 1994) v. 77 Issue 4, p.40.

Cooper, Kenneth, H., MD. Antioxidant Revolution. Nashville, TN, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1994.

Cummings, Stephen and Dana Ullman. Everybody’s Guide to Homeopathic Medicines. Los Angles: Jeremy P. Tarcher, 1984.

Duke, James A., Ph D, Botanist. The Green Pharmacy: New Discoveries in Herbal Remedies for common Diseases and conditions from the world’s Foremost authority on Healing Herbs. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1997. This is a great book for those conditions listed: combining folklore and science with common sense. Arranged according to diseases and conditions, but an interesting read even if it does not all apply to you. Good reference. **

Elias, Jason, MA, LAc and Rhelagh Ryan Masline. The A-Z Guide to Healing Herbal Remedies. New York: A Dell Book, 1995. Great pocket size book.

Erdmann, Robert, Ph.d. with Meirion Jones. The Amino Revolution: the Breakthrough program that will change the way you feel. New York: Contemporary Books, Inc., 1987.

Facino, RM, et al. “Free radical scavenging action and anti-enzyme activities of procyanidines from Vitis vinifera. A mechanism for their capillary protective action.” Arzneim Forsch 44:592-601, 1994).

Fine, Stuart, MD. “Over the counter vitamin products to prevent cataracts and macular degeneration.” Health Facts (Jan. 1995) v.20 p.1 (3).

Fogarty, M. “Garlic’s potential role in reducing heart disease.” British Journal of Clinical Practice. 47 (1993): 64-65.

Frei, Baly. “Reactive Oxygen species and antioxidant vitamins: mechanism of action.” American Journal of Medicine (9/26/94), v. 97, Issue 3A, p.55.

Gillick, Muriel R., MD. Choosing medical Care in Old Age: What kind, how much, when to stop. Cambridge, MA: University of Harvard Press, 1994.

Hasten, Levy. “Second thoughts about antioxidants.” Harvard Health Letter, (Feb. 1995), v. 20, p.4 (3).

Haynes, S.G. and M. Feinleib. “Women, Work and Coronary Heart disease: Prospective Findings from the Framingham Heart Study.” American Journal of Public Health (1980), 70:133-141.

Hender, Sheldon Saul, MD Ph.D. The Complete Guide to Anti-Aging Nutrients. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1985. Older, but good vitamin and mineral “formulas” for different age and sex groups.

Hoffman D. Your Herbal Home Medicine Chest: A Pharmacy of Natural Remedies for Many Everyday Health Problems. New Canaan, CT: Keats Publishing, 1989.

Hoffmann, David. Guide to Stress Relief. Rockester, VT: Healing Arts Press, 1991. Also author of The Herbal Handbook.

Howell, Edward Wayne. Enzyme Nutrition. New Jersey: Avery Publishing group, Inc., 1985. Importance of enzymes in diet and as disease prevention.

Hsu, Hung-Yuan, Ph D (with William G. Peacher). Chinese Herb Medicine and Therapy. New Canaan, CT: Keats, 1994.

Inlander, C.B.; L.S. Levin and E. Weiner. Medicine on Trial: The Appalling Story of Ineptitude, Malfeasance, Neglect and Arrogance. New York: Prentice-Hall, 1988.

Johnson, M.A. et al. “Nutritional patterns of centenarians.” International Journal of Aging and Human Development. 34 (1992): 57-76.

Keville, Kathi. Herbs for Health and Healing: a Drug-Free Guide to Prevention and Cure. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, Inc., 1996. Good book for specific body concerns and special section for men, women and children.

Lathrop, Norma Jean. Herbs: How to Select, Grow and Enjoy. H P Books, 1981.

Leape, Lucian L, et.al. “Systems Analysis of Adverse Drug Events.” Journal of the American Medical Association, 274:35-43, 1995.

Leape, Lucian, L. “Error in Medicine.” Journal of the American Medical Association. 272:1851-57, 1994

Lynes, Barry. The Healing of Cancer: The Cures, the Cover-ups and the Solution, Now. Marcus Books, 1990.

McCord, Holly. “Don’t bag beta carotene yet (health benefits of beta carotene).” Prevention (Sept. 1994) p.56 (1).

Milner, J. A. Food and Nutrition News (Sept.-Oct. 1993) p.21.

Mindell, Earl, R.Ph. Ph D. Earl Mindell’s Herb Bible New York: Fireside Book (Published by Simon and Schuster), 1992. Any Earl Mindell book is easy to read and informative. A well-known authority in botanical medicines. Good for beginners. **

Moore, Thomas J. Deadly Medicine. Simon and Schuster, 1995. Mr. Moore, a senior fellow at George Washington University Center for health Policy Research, presents an easy-to-read, investigative reporting review of medical research literature. An invaluable defensive tool for the patient/consumer or just interested party. It is a look at the dark side that accompanies any large industry. **

Mowrey, Daniel, B. Ph.D. Herbal Tonic Therapies. New Canaan, CT: Keats Publishing, 1993. Excellent references!

Mowrey, Daniel, B. Ph.D. Proven Herbal Blends: A Rational approach to Prevention and Remedy (Condensed from The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine: How to remedy and prevent disease with herbs, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.) New Canaan, CT: Keats Publishing, 1990. A highly supported reference. Practical and easy to read. Also by author: Herbal Tonic Therapies, 1993.

Munson, Marty and Greg Gutfeld. “Losing the final five: longevity favors thin men.” Prevention V.46 (May 1994) p22.

Murray, Michael T., ND. Natural Alternative to Over-The-Counter and Prescription Drugs. New York: William Morrow and company, Inc. 1994. Excellent alternatives for specific health problems and common conditions by well-known naturopath. Good references **.

Null, Gary, Ph.D. and Martin Geldman, MD. Reverse the Aging Process Naturally. New York: Villard Books, 1993. **

Ody, Penelope. Home Herbal: a Practical Family Guide To Making Herbal Remedies for Common Ailments. London: Dorling Kindersley, 1995. Beautiful book, easy to follow instructions for the do-it-yourself types. **

Packer, L. “Interactions among antioxidants in health and disease: Vitamin E and its redox cycle.” Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine 200 (1992): 221-76

Pariza, M.W. “Designer foods: Effects on development of cancer.” Journal of the National Cancer Institute Monographs 12 (1992): 105-7.

People’s Medical Society Newsletter. “Two more points for antioxidants.” (Feb. 1995), v. 14, Issue 1, p.5.

Physicians’ Gen Rx: The Complete Drug Reference. Published by Mosby Year book, Inc. Yearly editions. **

Raloff. “Hearty vitamins: Sparing arteries with megadose supplements.” Science News 142 (Aug. 1, 1992): 76.

Readers Digest (editors), Charles B. Clayman (Medical editor). Know Your Drugs and Medications. Pleasantville, NY: Readers Digest Association, 1991. Simple and complete.

Richberg, Inga-Marie. Gentle Healing with Homeopathy. New York: Sterling Publishing, Co., 1997.

Root-Bernstein, Robert and Michele. Honey, Mud, Maggots and Other Medical Miracles. New York: Houghton Mufflin Co., 1997. Interesting stories accompany some of the more unique folklore remedies.

Rosenberg, C. and Morris J. Vogel. The Therapeutic Revolution: Essays in the Social History of American Medicine. J. Leavitt and R. Numbers (editors). 2nd edition. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Press, 1985.

Ruberman, W. “Psychosocial influences on mortality of patients with coronary heart disease.” Journal of the American Medical Association 267 (Jan. 22/29, 1992): 559-60

Santillo, Humbart, BS, MH. Food enzymes. Prescott, AZ: Hohm Press, 1987. Practical guide to how they work and why we need them.

Schmidt, Michael A., Dr. (also with Dr. Lendon H. Smith and Dr. Keith W. Sehnert. Beyond Antibiotics: 50 (or so) ways to Boost Immunity and Avoid Antibiotics. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books, 1993. Most high recommendation ** **

Theodosakis, Adderly, and Fox. The Arthritis Cure. New York: St. Martins Press, 1997.

Thomas, Lalitha. 10 Essential Herbs. Prescott, AZ: Hohm Press, 1996. Easy to understand, daily use ideas. **

Tyler, Varro, E. PhD. The Honest Herbal: A sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and Related Remedies. New York: Pharmaceutical Products Press, 1993. Good references.

Ullman, Dana, M.P.H. Discovering Homeopathy: Medicine for the 21st Century. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic books, 1992.

Vogel, H.G. “Similarities between various systems of traditional medicine. Considerations for the future of ethnopharmacology.” Journal of Ethnopharmacology 35: 179-90, 1991.

Wade, Carlson. Amino Acids Book: What you Need to Know. New Canaan, CT: Keats, Publishing, Inc. 1985.

Weil, Andrew, MD. Eight Weeks to Optimal Health. New York: Fawcett Book Group, 1998.

Weil, Andrew, MD. Optimal Living. New York: Ivy Books, 1998.

Weil, Andrew, MD. Spontaneous Healing. New York: Fawcett Book Group, 1996.

Weiner, Michael. Complete Book of Homeopathy. Garden City Park, NY: Avery Publishing Group, 1999.

Weiss, Gaea and Shandor. Growing and Using the Healing Herbs. Emmeus, PA: Rodale Press, 1985. Lovely sections on native traditional uses of botanicals from cultures around the world.

Weiss, Rudolf Fritz. Herbal Medicine. Portland, OR: Medicina Biologica, 1988.

Wolmarans, P. et al. “The influences of consuming fatty fish instead of red meat on plasma levels of vitamins A, C, and E.” European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (Feb. 1993) v.47, p.97 (7).

Young, V.R. “Diet as a Modulator of Aging and Longevity.” Federation Proceedings (1979), 38:1994-2000.

Other:

Alliance for Alternative Medicine. P.O. Box 59, Liberty Lake, WA, 99019 (509-255-9246). Good contact group.

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