Rita Elkins

  • 43

    Catalog books

  • 30

    Works

  • 1994 to 2007

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Rita Elkins writes concise guides on nutritional and herbal supports, focused on practical explanations of supplements like alpha lipoic acid, evening primrose oil, DHEA, and soy isoflavones. Her short books pair accessible science with clear usage notes for readers exploring natural approaches to health concerns.

Across a Woodland Health series and standalone titles, Elkins covers bee products, blue-green algae, and cetyl myristoleate alongside a fuller-length look at depression and natural medicine. Her work emphasizes readable summaries of benefits, cautions, and basic dosing to help readers make informed choices.

Best Place To Start

Limu Moui

Woodland Publishing • 2002 • quick commitment

It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Practical natural-health guides • Short, focused pamphlets on supplements • Woodland Health series on botanical and nutritional therapies

Genres and themes: Natural medicine • Dietary supplements • Herbal and nutritional therapy • Practical health how-to

Who this author is best for: Good for readers who want concise, evidence-aware introductions to supplements and natural approaches to common conditions.

Start with a topic that matches your concern—e.g., Depression and Natural Medicine for mood support or the Woodland Health pamphlets for specific supplements.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Limu Moui

    Woodland Publishing • 2002 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2002 • 32 pages.

  2. Depression & Natural Medicine

    Midpoint Trade Books Inc • 1999 • standard commitment

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  3. Bilberry Natural Enhancement for Visual and Cardiovascular Health (Woodland Health)

    Woodland Publishing • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 32 pages.

  4. Genistein/Soy Isoflavones

    Woodland Publishing • 1998 • quick commitment

    You want a short scientific overview of genistein rather than a textbook | You collect concise pamphlets on soy isoflavo…

  5. Evening Primrose Oil (Woodland Health Ser)

    Woodland Publishing • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 32 pages.

  6. Goldenseal (The Woodland Health Ser)

    Woodland Publishing • 1997 • quick commitment

    You collect field guides or primers about goldenseal identification | You follow the Woodland Health Ser.

  7. Kava Kava Valerian Nervine Herbs (Woodland Health)

    Woodland Publishing • 1997 • quick commitment

    You want practical kava kava preparation tips and dosage considerations | You collect concise herb references like Woodl…

  8. Medicinal Herbs of the Rain Forest: Uncovering the Rain Forest's Natural Medicines

    Midpoint Trade Books Inc • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1997 • 160 pages.

  9. Pau D'Arco

    Woodland Publishing • 1997 • quick commitment

    You enjoy short ethnobotany treatments focused on a single plant like pau d'arco | You collect Woodland Publishing's ill…

  10. Shark Cartilage (Woodland Health)

    Woodland Publishing • 1997 • quick commitment

    You want a quick primer on shark cartilage supplements and their popular uses | You prefer a short, illustrated Woodland…

How The Picks Compare

  • Limu Moui is the easier short commitment, while Depression & Natural Medicine asks for more reading time up front.
  • Depression & Natural Medicine gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Limu Moui leans later in the catalog.

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