I purchased a copy of this book recently and its brilliant. Its a complete guide to vits, minerals, oils etc and great reference point if your thinking about helping your P via the alternative route.
"Drawing upon their years of experience in clinical practice as well as the latest scientific research into nutritional supplements, Chris Hobbs and Elson Haas, MD, tell you, in plain English, what you need to know to make informed decisions about which supplements you take. They cover:
The ABCs of vitamins
All about minerals
Amino acids and proteins—the body’s building blocks
The importance of fats and oils
Common supplements for digestion
Super-foods and other great supplements
The top 40 herbal supplements
As an added bonus, Vitamins For Dummies features a quick-reference, A-to-Z guide to treatments for 90 common complaints. From acne to motion sickness to varicose veins, the authors describe complete healing programs that include vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements and lifestyle changes."
