Managing Stress-Through the Magic of Adaptogens

Author: Pete Billac, Ken Kroll, Sharon Davis, Kimberly Morrison, Melinda Wallace
List Price: $9.95
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ISBN: 094362942X
Publisher: Swan Pub Co (01 August, 1999)
Sales Rank: 833,665
Average Customer Rating: 2 out of 5

Customer Reviews

Rating: 1 out of 5
A Howling, Empty Disappointment
I recently finished this "book", and am utterly disappointed.
It is one part self-promotion, one part low-level introductory
information on adaptogens, and five parts infomercial for an
adaptogen-selling company, a multi-level marketer named "Prime
One".

Let me sum up the book for you:

1) I am Pete, a down-home, truth-telling writer
who writes about whatever I like, and I sell
alot more books than those so-called "good writers"
2) Adaptogens can help you "adapt". Since that's complicated
for us regular folks to understand, I'll spell it out
for you: "A-D-A-P-T".
3) Some guy named Brekhman did a lot of research on
this. I mean, a LOT. Know what I mean? A LOT. I won't
bother you with any details, just take my word for it.
4) A lot of other guys did a lot of research, too.
It's all good. You won't be needing any references,
just get yer adaptogens right here folks, yes indeedy,
step right up to Prime One.

5) Everything about adaptogens is great. You should
get some. But buy only from Prime One. They have
the secret formula. Really.
6) Want to know more? Read a study? Get some real
historical context? Come on, that's for eggheads,
regular folks like you and I don't need that
kind of info!

If you think I am joking, go ahead and waste some money
and time buying this book and see for yourself.

For me, a ten minute google search revealed much much
more than was in this book. Save your money on this
one, folks.

Having said all that, I *am* sold on adaptogens,
found lots of info on the 'net, and very likely
will try out a bit of the Prime One products.

But surely none of that was thanks to this book!


Rating: 3 out of 5
Specialized information
Mr. Billac takes a very casual literary approach to discussing a specialized family of herbs known as adaptogens. His primary focus is on the work of Dr. Israel Brehkman of the former Soviet Union. Dr. Brehkman, along with 1200 scientists, spent 45 years researching and developing a combination of rare herbs that help your body recover at a cellular level from stress (such as physical activity, work, illness, etc.). These products include Prime One and Brehkman's Gold. Billac's book elaborates on Brehkman's research, supporting testimony from people who have used the product, and general information about adaptogenic products. Overall, this is good reading if you are interested in health, wellness and/or the subject of adaptogens.



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