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= REVIEWS longevity can be promoted with specific B oO oO K S remedies and correctly balanced diet and metabolism. He gives advice on food com- ANTI-AGING MANUAL: The bining and examples of nutritious vegetarian Encyclopedia of Natural Health recipes. The lengthy last chapter comprises by Joseph B. Marion an A to Z of conditions and cures that can be Publisher: Information Pioneers, USA, cross-referenced to earlier listings. 1999 (Revised Second Edition) This compendium is essential reference for ISBN: 0-9644999-0-9 (1489pp tpb) health/nutrition professionals and for anyone Price: AUD$99.00 inc. p&h; wanting to be more informed about their AUD$115.00 inc. p&h to NZ health and how to improve it. Available: Australia—Health Books Australia, PO Box 252, Turramurra, NSW ~~ ELEMENTS OF DANGER: Protect 2074, tel (02) 9983 1299, 1800 225500, Yourself Against the Hazards of fax (02) 9983 1686, ; USA—Information i ‘ Pioneers, PO Box 7, South Woodstock, cT BY Morton Walker, DPM, with Victor 06267, tel (860) 963 7131 Zeines, DDS ; tel (860) Publisher: Hampton Roads, USA, 1999 ISBN: 1-57174-146-1 (304pp tpb) Price: AUD$31.95; NZD$41.95; £11.99; NLGf35,90; USD$14.95 Available: Aust—Gemcraft, tel (03) 9888 0111; NZ—Peaceful Living, tel (07) 571 8105; UK—Airlift Book Co., tel 0181 804 0400; Europe—NEXUS Office; USA— Hampton Roads, tel (804) 296 2772 rolific medical journalist and author Morton Walker, DPM, has teamed up with Victor Zeines, DDS, for his latest book, Elements of Danger—an exposé of harmful dentistry practices, but with a welcome bias towards holistic alternatives. In his research, Dr Walker uncovered information from the dental and medical lit- erature and from practising dentists that proves that mercury amalgam fillings, fluo- f you're looking for a reference book on ridation, root canal therapy and bridgework natural health and nutrition, the Anti- are downright dangerous to health, suppress- Aging Manual is as comprehensive as you'll _ing the immune system and allowing numer- find in the one volume. This hefty, revised ous diseases to take hold. He castigates the \NTLAGING 4p MANDAL second edition of 1500-odd pages is organ- "toximolecular" school (most of whose US ised into seven chapters, with extensive con- _ members belong to the American Dental tents listings (they'd be easier to find in the Association) that is yet to come to terms text if they were in bold type), a huge bibli- _ with the link between tooth/gum health and ography and a massive index. overall health and continues to use mercury Chapters | to 3 give alphabetical listings of | amalgam despite knowing its hazards. over 90 vitamins, 100 minerals, 55 protein On the positive side, he supports the grow- amino acids and enzymes, and notes on how ing "orthomolecular" movement, whose to use them to supplement cellular deficien-__ adherents practise holistic dental therapies cies. Author Joseph Marion fervently and utilise biocompatible, mercury-free believes that our body cells are our own best. compounds. Dr Walker explains the choice friends, and that we should keep them that of materials and practices, including the all- way. This means eating the nutrients essen- important detoxification and dietary regi- tial for good health, and in chapter 4 he mens that patients must undergo before and details over 450 dietary "power foods". after removal of amalgam fillings, to assist For therapeutic rejuvenation, plants have elimination of toxic heavy metals. He also healing properties beyond those of the build- discusses and recommends homoeopathic ing-block vitamins, minerals and proteins, remedies for dental discomforts. and in chapter 5 he describes 900 plants, Dr Morton provides contact details of herbs and flower essences, sourced from the (mostly US-based) consumer organisations far corners of the globe. and information sources, as well as an exten- Marion devotes a chapter to the physiology si ding list. This is ired readi of ageing, and how body/brain health and Focal dontste hein whticnie for all dentists—and their patients. BOOKS ANTI-AGING MANUAL: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health by Joseph B. Marion Publisher: Information Pioneers, USA, 1999 (Revised Second Edition) ISBN: 0-9644999-0-9 (1489pp tpb) Price: AUD$99.00 inc. p&h; AUD$115.00 inc. p&h to NZ Available: Australia—Health Books Australia, PO Box 252, Turramurra, NSW 2074, tel (02) 9983 1299, 1800 225500, fax (02) 9983 1686, ; USA—Information Pioneers, PO Box 7, South Woodstock, CT 06267, tel (860) 963 7131 4 ANTLAGING Fae f you're looking for a reference book on natural health and nutrition, the Anti- Aging Manual is as comprehensive as you'll find in the one volume. This hefty, revised second edition of 1500-odd pages is organ- ised into seven chapters, with extensive con- tents listings (they'd be easier to find in the text if they were in bold type), a huge bibli- ography and a massive index. Chapters | to 3 give alphabetical listings of over 90 vitamins, 100 minerals, 55 protein amino acids and enzymes, and notes on how to use them to supplement cellular deficien- cies. Author Joseph Marion fervently believes that our body cells are our own best friends, and that we should keep them that way. This means eating the nutrients essen- tial for good health, and in chapter 4 he details over 450 dietary "power foods". For therapeutic rejuvenation, plants have healing properties beyond those of the build- ing-block vitamins, minerals and proteins, and in chapter 5 he describes 900 plants, herbs and flower essences, sourced from the far corners of the globe. Marion devotes a chapter to the physiology of ageing, and how body/brain health and NEXUS - 77 OCTOBER — NOVEMBER 1999