There is no doubt that a healthy diet forms the basis of any nutritional approach we follow to combat diseases and enjoy better health. However, dietary supplements are essential even for those who eat healthily for several reasons. Scientific studies have shown that the deficiencies we suffer from today are due to the type and quality of our food. The food found in stores is often rich in fat, sugar, and salt, and lacks healthy elements such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Processed and refined food also lacks essential nutrients. For example, when brown flour is converted to white flour, it loses 95% of its fiber, 60% of its magnesium, and 78% of its zinc.

Even fresh fruits and vegetables may contain low levels of nutrients due to poor soil, intensive farming methods, prolonged storage, transportation time, and the use of pesticides. The crop is often picked before it is ripe, resulting in low nutrient content. There is considerable evidence linking nutritional deficiencies to a wide range of diseases, including chronic fatigue, heart disease, and cancer.

In some cases, it is impossible to obtain the necessary amounts to achieve a specific health benefit through diet alone. For instance, studies have shown that 100 IU of Vitamin E reduces the risk of heart disease by 40%. It is impossible to secure this amount of the vitamin through diet alone. This book is a guide to nutritional approaches and dietary supplements that can be beneficial in various situations. In it, you will find information about the suspected causes of these conditions, as well as changes that can be made to the diet to prevent or treat them.

Additionally, the book provides guidance on essential nutrients that offer numerous benefits. The initial pages present tables on the effects of common nutrients like vitamins and their essential components, mentioning the potential risks of their deficiency. The first chapter identifies the factors behind common skin conditions and presents natural strategies to combat them. This chapter also covers conditions that can affect vision, such as glaucoma and macular degeneration, and demonstrates the effectiveness of dietary supplements in reducing, and sometimes treating, eye conditions.

The second chapter addresses some of the primary conditions affecting bones and joints, such as arthritis, gout, and osteoporosis, explaining the contribution of natural medicine in treating these conditions. This chapter also highlights the factors and nutrients that are important for dental health.

The third chapter discusses the immune system, showing how to enhance its function and increase its ability to fight disease by consuming appropriate nutrients and supplements in suitable amounts. It explains the diseases and problems this system is exposed to, which can also be overcome by making changes to the diet and taking carefully selected supplements.

The fourth chapter talks about natural methods and supplements useful for combating circulatory disorders, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and poor circulation, as well as blood composition problems.

The fifth and final chapter is dedicated to women's health and pregnancy. This chapter offers advice on dietary supplements that can be beneficial during pregnancy and can alleviate pregnancy-related conditions like morning sickness. It also discusses easing menstrual pain or menopause issues, explaining that these are all a natural part of a woman's life linked to hormonal mechanisms. When these are imbalanced, they cause problems that can be rebalanced by taking vitamins, minerals, and herbs, thus reducing the symptoms resulting from these purely female conditions.

• Publishing House: Arab Scientific Publishers/Lebanon
• Author: John Briffa
• ISBN: 9953293074
• Number of Pages: 114
• Year of Publication: 2002
• Cover Type: Paperback