Gingko Biloba - by Suzanne LeVert (Paperback)

About the Book

The latest scientific research on ginkgo biloba confirms that the herb can also improve circulation, alleviate depression, fight tinnitus, treat varicose veins, reverse impotence, and help patients in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. This comprehensive resource offers up-to-date ginkgo biloba facts plus advice on how to use the herb most effectively.

Book Synopsis

Do you want to improve your concentration? Boost your energy? Fight aging? Ginkgo biloba, an extract from the oldest tree in the world, can increase your brain function and offer a wide range of benefits--from better sexual performance to higher test scores! Used in China for centuries, this potent herb has undergone rigorous clinical studies that prove its astounding effectiveness. Authoritative and completely up-to-date, this remarkable guide brings you in-depth information on ginkgo biloba, a powerful natural aid for health and healing. Discover:

Greater intelligence--a boost for academic and career performance, the right supplementation provides better short-term memory and concentration at any age
An effective antidepressant--no side effects, no "downside," the special properties of ginkgo biloba may be your natural alternative to prescription drugs
One of the world's most potent antioxidants--a ginkgo biloba "plus" that slows aging and keeps you young
Circulatory health--the secret of ginkgolides for improved tone of blood vessels and protection against heart attack and stroke
Male potency--exciting news about ginkgo biloba and men's sexual health
And much more!

About the Author

Glenn S. Rothfeld, M.D, M.Ac., was a clinical fellow at Harvard University School of Medicine after his training in family medicine. He has also been trained in nutritional and herbal medicine and has a master's degree in acupuncture. He is the founder and medical director of Spectrum Medical Arts in Arlington, Massachusetts, one of the nation's first medical practices to combine conventional and alternative approaches. Currently, he is the regional medical director for American WholeHealth. He is also a clinical assistant professor of community medicine and family health at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. Dr. Rothfeld is the author of four books on natural medicine and has written numerous articles for medical journals and health magazines. He lives in Somerville, Massachusetts, with his wife and four children.

Suzanne LeVert is the author of numerous health books, including: Melatonin: The Anti-Aging Hormone, Natural Medicine for Heart Disease, The Breast Cancer Prevention Plan, and Out of the Fog: Treatment Options and Coping Strategies for Adult Attention Deficit Disorder.