Evening Primrose Oil

Discover the secrets of this rare oil. A century ago, scientists discovered a remarkable healing oil locked in the seed of a common wildflower. Since its discovery, evening primrose oil (EPO) has been used in the treatment of a multitude of ailments, from premenstrual tension to allergies to heart problems. EPO is one of the only known sources of a rare and valuable compound called GLA (gamma linolenic acid), found to be a safe and natural alternative to many pharmaceutical drugs. This comprehensive guidebook includes: * The history of EPO-- from the ancient folklore to the latest scientific research * Who can benefit from EPO * How EPO can help undo the damage caused by the modern diet * How the oil works in the body to relieve inflammation, reduce allergies, and improve metabolism * Complete, easy-to-follow programs to improve your health, beat PMS, and slim down naturally * Dosage recommendations and nutritional protocols Discover the secrets of evening primrose oil.

Here is the story of the remarkable evening primrose, and the uses to which the oil from its seeds can be put--one of the major ones being in the treatment of premenstrual tension. Unlike most natural products which are on the whole useful for one condition only, the oil of the evening primrose has properties which make it useful for a wide range of conditions, among them: MS, arthritis, vascular problems, and PMS.

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Liz Earle explores the properties of one of Britain's favourite herbal medicines and explains how it can boost your health and wellbeing today. Bestselling beauty and wellbeing writer Liz Earle's fully revised and updated quick guide to evening primrose oil, including: - An introduction to evening primrose oil and the science behind its health-giving properties - How to incorporate evening primrose oil into your skincare regime - The effect of evening primrose oil on ailments including PMS for women and hyperactivity in children - A practical guide to buying supplements, plus dosage for all the family

For hundreds of years, Native North Americans used this ordinary little plant with delicate yellow flowers to soothe arthritis and skin ailments. Today it also provides relief to millions with conditions such as: eczema, premenstrual syndrome, menopause, depression, and diabetic complications.

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