Dr. Murray's Total Body Tune-Up: Slow Down the Aging Process, Keep Your System Running Smoothly, Help Your Body Heal Itself--For Life - Tapa dura

A step-by-step plan for achieving whole body balance discusses detoxification, immunity, cardiovascular health, bones, muscles, mental health, sexual and reproductive issues, and much, much more.

How would you like to put your body in peak running condition? How would you like to repair the damage done daily by stress, lack of exercise, nutritional deficiencies, and environmental toxins? How would you like to slow down-even reverse-the aging process by cleaning out the sludge that causes bodies to fail before their time?

In this remarkable new approach to holistic medicine, Michael Murray, N.D., one of the nation's leading naturopathic doctors, shows you how to use the latest information in natural medicine to customize a program that will have your body running like new. Take Dr. Murray's self-tests to pinpoint your health priorities. Then join him for a fascinating guided tour through each of the body's major systems.

   CIRCULATORY SYSTEM: lower your blood pressure without pills _ keep your cholesterol in check with a vitamin derivative _ stop varicose veins with a treatment that's better than surgery

   IMMUNE SYSTEM: foods that bolster your defenses against cancer and other life-threatening illnesses _ herbs to stop a cold...fast!

   DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: discover Germany's number one natural remedy for digestive problems _ what's dangerous about antacids _ how to stop heartburn with DGL

   BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM: natural remedies for memory loss and depression _brain-boosting vitamins and herbs

   DETOXIFICATION SYSTEM: cleanse your liver with an ancient herb _ revitalize your
system through safe fasting

   ENDOCRINE SYSTEM: a no-cost way to burn fat _ new ways to achieve crucial hormonal balance and reduce stress

   SKELETAL SYSTEM: how to prevent-even reverse-osteoporosis with these simple natural supplements _ new approaches to arthritis and chronic fatigue

   SEXUAL SYSTEM: how to bring more energy to your love life without dangerous drugs _
ease menopausal hot flashes, and much more!

   THE LATEST, MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION: on such popular herbs as St. John's wort, kava extract, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, and controversial supplements like DHEA, melatonin, and 5-HTP

Dr. Murray shows how natural medicine can work alongside conventional medicine to help bring the body back into balance. He will convince you that your body's natural state is health.  What's more, he gives you the tools-and the knowledge-you need to put yourself in the best shape of your life.

Does your body need a tune-up?

Dry skin? Aching joints? The blahs or the blues? Change your outlook and your health with the right kinds of fats in your diet...see page 64

Mood swings, poor resistance to disease? The culprit may be America's sleep deprivation problem-get the secrets of enjoying a healing night's sleep...see page 257

Low energy? Chronic flu like symptoms? Yeast may be silently ravaging your body, but an herbal oil can perform miracles...see page 170

Forgetful? Blood pressure soaring? Uncover the hidden dangers of heavy metals-and how to get the lead out safely...see page 193

Overweight and can't seem to lose? Syndrome X,
a modern epidemic, may be behind elevated insulin levels; if so, you can be an "ex" victim fast...see page 252

Cholesterol too high? Diet can help, but so can an amazing B-vitamin extract that does the trick when other remedies fail...see page 359

Do you feel fatigued after eating, suffer abdominal cramps, or have frequent bouts of diarrhea?...see page 147

Are you sensitive to cold, do you have trouble waking up in the morning, and does sugar make you irritable?...see page 237

Do you tend to feel jittery, does your heart pound easily, and do you have a diagonal crease on your earlobe?...see page 328

For men: Do you have difficulty urinating, feel pain in your back or legs, suffer from a lack of sex drive?...see page 566

For women: Do you struggle with monthly PMS, bloating, or tender breasts?...see page 518

And much more!