Wonder Herbs

About the Book

This book explores the properties and health benefits of three important Adaptogen Herbs and introduces the reader to its research proven uses in medicine. The health claims made on Rhodiola rosea, Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) and Jiaogulan (Gynostermma pentaphllum) are substantiated in detail by extensive scientific references. This book is not too technical for the average reader, but detailed enough for the medical practitioner interested in becoming acquainted with these herbs. The book details history, the role of herbs in maintaining health and fighting disease, bioactive components, typical doses, side effects and toxicity. This book remains a great reference on these three herbs. Dr. Saleeby was the founder of Vita SanusTM Formulations (Vita Sanus Nutraceuticals) (1998- 2006. Held the company until it was sold to Dr. Trevor Neil, DPM in 9/2006) With the publication of this book he has been called upon to formulate unique and exciting dietary supplements covering a range of uses from sports ergogenic aids to fertility formulas. He was the chief formulator and consultant for SSN, Inc’s PREGAME Tennis and PREGAME Golfer’s formula sports enhancement dietary supplements launched in April 2004. He was asked to come up with a unique formula for AdapTX Labs´ CadioFactor and PreFight line of supplements (2007-2008). As chief formulator for Ovion BioPharma/ Pharlian Labs he put his knowledge to use in formulating a subfertility/infertility herbal cycle pulse product (2008-2009). Some of the herbs discussed in this book have found their way into these formulations. Dr. Saleeby already a medical consultant for the Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA) became in late 2008 the medical/nutritional consultant on the advisory board of BeachBody / Product Partners during their new launch of a meal replacement shake (Shakeology). He launched Priority Health (dba Carolina Holistic Medicine) in 2013 and this has become a thriving and successful Functional Medicine practice with offices in NC (Cary); SC (Myrtle Beach & Charleston) and also GA (Savannah). The practice model is gaining market share and revolutionizing healthcare delivery in the Southeastern USA as of this writing (2017). For more information on the practice visit www.CarolinaHolisticMedicine.com. In 2015 Zimetry (www.Zimetry.com) was launched with three other partners and Dr. Saleeby remains a principal and chief medical officer for this direct to consumer lab and wellness (eCommerce) site. Dr. Saleeby can be contacted directly at dr.saleeby@carolinaholisticmedicine.com

About the Author

Yusuf (J P) Saleeby, MD has been in the practice of medicine for over 25 years. With a background in internal medicine, emergency medicine and occupational health he spent the last decade and a half exploring the integration of his allopathic training with complementary and nutritional medicine since the late 1990’s. A medical writer and lecturer he was for a time adjunct professor at Georgia Southern University in the graduate Nurse Practitioner program. Self studied in the discipline of integrative medicine, his focus has been on nutritional and herbal adaptogenic aids in daily life and in athletic performance. Much of his research into adaptogen herbs is reflected in this book. He currently serves on the medical advisory board for Beach Body and for the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America. Additionally, he is a contributing editor for American Fitness magazine (AFAA) and has contributed to the Life Extension Foundation's 5th Edition Prevention & Treatments of Disease text book. Besides authoring WonderHerbs: A guide to three adaptogens, he has authored numerous articles in regional and national journals and blog sites. In 2012 he obtained his journalistic credentials. He is a member of the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and also the International Lyme & Associated Disease Society (ILADS). He founded, is medical director and practices clinically at Carolina Holistic Medicine in the Myrtle Beach area and Charleston, South Carolina. You can contact the author directly at: dr.saleeby@carolinaholisticmedicine.com