{"product_id":"9781466832053","title":"A Doctor's Guide to Herbs and Supplements","description":"\u003cp\u003eA scientific yet accessible guide to herbs, vitamins and minerals, co-written by a physician whose herbal therapy study  was published in \u003ci\u003eThe New England Journal of Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat was once considered alternative medicine has made its way into the mainstream; half of all Americans have tried some from of complementary medicine, and more than $15 billion is spent annually on natural remedies. It is no surprise, then, that there's a tremendous amount of misinformation on the subject, leaving consumers searching for a solid and reliable book. \u003ci\u003eA Doctors Guide to Herbs and Supplements\u003c\/i\u003e is that book, providing readers with the scientifically documented facts they need to make informed decisions about taking herbs and supplemnents. Based on up-to-date medical research, this comprehensive guide explains what these compounds are and demystifies how they do-or don't- work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the book are A to Z entries for the 100 most commonly used medicinal herbs and nutritional supplements.  Each entry details what the herb or supplement is, if and how it works, who shouldn't use it, and how it may interact with other medications.  Focusing on consumer safety, Dr. DiPaola offers a checklist of questions anyone should ask before using a medicinal herb, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Am I currently taking a prescription medication?\u003cbr\u003e*Do I have any underlying medical conditions?\u003cbr\u003e*What does this label tell me?  And what  doesn't it say?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn invaluable reference, \u003ci\u003eA Doctors Guide to Herbs and Supplements\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal choice for the busy consumer looking for a concise, user-friendly book about the most commonly used natural remedies and revitalizers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holt, Henry \u0026 Company, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47144000422128,"sku":"9781466832053","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781466832053_p0.jpg?v=1769891100","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781466832053","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}