Herbs And Nutrients For The Mind ― A Guide To Natural Brain Enhancers

Two naturopaths introduce the world of brain biochemistry, translating the science into laymen's terms, so that the reader can understand the potential power of herbs and nutrients to enhance health, prevent disorders, and affect existing health disorders. These alternatives, or supplements, to medication are being used across the country to help treat health conditions with a psychological component--from ADHD and anorexia to insomnia, menopause, and Parkinson's Disease. Authors Meletis and Barker explain 18 of these conditions, and review the most current research into how--or whether--the use of herbs and supplements has been proven to prevent, affect or remove these health conditions, or at least some of their symptoms.

CHRIS D. MELETIS, N.D., is Senior Series Editor for the Praeger series, Complementary and Alternative Medicine. He is the Executive Director for the Institute for Healthy Aging, www.TheIHA.org, a non-profit dedicated to educating the public, media, and professional community on scientific approaches to enhancing healthy aging. He was chosen for the Naturopathic Physician of the Year Award for 2003-2004 by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. He is an international lecturer, and radio personality, and has authored nine earlier books on natural health topics.

JASON E. BARKER, N.D., is in private practice and has been Adjunct Professor of Naturopathy at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine at Oregon Health Sciences University and at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.