Includes bibliographical references (p. 463-501) and index.

A cautionary tale from Hollywood -- Do we really want scientific medicine, or do we want magic? -- The uncertainty principle in medicine -- Who's a quack? Conflict on the current health care scene -- Historical natural remedies -- Botanical supplements as foods -- Natural botanical supplements -- FDA regulations -- Botanicals and prescription drugs -- Supplement labels -- If a little is good for you, a lot will be better! -- CAM: hope, help or hazard? -- Hormonal supplements: fountain of youth formulas? -- Antioxidant supplements: fountain of youth formulas? -- The soya saga: are soy products safe and effective? -- Supplements and superior sex -- Good fat and bad fat ---

Cancer cures: are they believable? -- Immunoenhancing supplements: are they effective? -- What is the price of globalism? Heavy metals, heavy risks -- Marvelous micronutrients: the vitamins -- Marvelous micronutrients: essential minerals -- Marvelous metabolites: amino acids, new biochemicals, and new health benefits -- Bioflavonoid benefits: chemoprevention of cancer -- The pharmacology of ascorbate -- Marvelous aloe vera -- Eye health -- Functional fruits -- Botanical mistaken identity -- The L-tryptophan disaster -- Miracles promised, not delivered: false hopes, failed hopes -- Accreditation, validation, standardization, assimilation, and attrition -- Would you bet your life on good advice? -- Spiritual aspects of health and healing.