An instantly accessible, user-friendly, go-to guide to nutrition, this will become an invaluable resource in every home. Author Dale Pinnock is the Medicinal Chef and with his practical, authoritative advice, everyone can cut down on the family's common medical complaints, trips to the doctor, expensive medication and confusing health books. The book will begin with an indispensable A-Z reference guide to common medical complaints suffered by anyone from babies to the elderly, such as eczema, acne, IBS, menstrual cramps, constipation, high blood pressure, fatigue and more. The second part of the book presents an A-Z of the ingredients that will help you tackle specific ailments. The third part of the book addresses the key stages of life and outlines which basic nutritional rules you need to follow at different ages to maximise your wellbeing and help prevent illness. Other highlights of the book include an accessible look at vitamins and supplements - whether you should take them, when you should avoid them, and how to use them safely - and an overview of the most common allergies, their causes and how to manage them.