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Journal of Dietary Supplements
Natural Standard Herb & Supplement Handbook: The Clinical Bottom Line
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Reader’s Digest Guide to Drugs and Supplements
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Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology (CAM Chapter)
Integrative Medicine for Children (Chapter 7)
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