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My name is Erika M Szabo, I am an Alternative Medicine practitioner, visit my website Alternative Healing or my Hungarian website Termeszetgyogyasz. I've been writing and publishing educational books in English and in Hungarian, and as a challenge, historical-fantasy-romance novels. My paperbacks and ebooks are available at AMAZON and BARNES&NOBLE
A little bit about me.
I love challenges. I've been told that I dance to my own tune (or so to speak, because I never really mastered the art of dancing. That's next on my list). I've been told all my life by family and friends what I can not do. Naturally it all begun when I was a kid.
"You can not use the umbrella as parachute!" Of course I did, jumping off the garage roof. As a result of my rebelling stupidity, I received a cast on my broken leg.
"You can't ride the horse, you have a cast on your leg!" Of course I did, and I ended up with a cast on my other leg too.
"Honey, guns are for boys! Do some embroidery, be a good girl." Of course I joined the club, and I competed in target shooting for years (I was pretty good at it too).
"You can not go to America! Alone in this huge country without knowing a word of English?" Of course I did, I've been happily living in the US for twenty years.
"You definitely can not go back to school. It cost too much and you're a successful nurse, you have a wonderful job. Be happy with what you are." As you might have guessed, I became a doctor of Naturopathy.
"Are you kidding? You can not write a novel! You have an accent and English is your second language." Of course I wrote my novel series, ILONA THE HUN. Judge it for yourself if I lived up to the challenge. I'm not a daredevil by any means. I have reasonable dreams, I just don't like it when people try to box me in and try to assign me a role in life.
Who knows where I would be today, and most of all who I would be without my strong will to follow my dreams?
My published paperback books.
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Keep your body healthy
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You don't wear the same size or style shoes that neighbor does. You don't listen to the same music, you don't do the same job, you don't have the same medical condition. Then why are you eating the same food as your neighbor and thousands of others eat? Are you sure that the fruit cocktail served at a party has the same benefit for you as for others? You dislike banana, oatmeal, turkey or cheese, but you eat it anyway, because it is the norm. “It is good for you!” they say. Who are 'they'? Nutritionists who decided that one size fits all applies to not only for your pajamas but your diet as well? Did you notice that although dark chocolate is full of antioxidants and good for you, it gives you migraines? Drink milk, they say, but maybe for you, milk is causing too much mucus in your body and is the cause for your chronic respiratory congestion. We're different. Not only in our appearances or temperaments, our nutritional needs are different as well in order to achieve our optimal health status. This book tells you which basic physical-mental type you belong to, and what kind of foods and supplements make you healthy.
Book review
"This book is the best all-around book of advice for improving one’s health naturally that I have read. I found her detailed studies on the three basic body types for males and females, extremely interesting and her recommendations for healthy diet and natural supplements for each category, highly informative. Her advice is well-studied and written in terms that the average reader will appreciate and that can be put into practice for improved health and for maintaining a healthier quality of life. Her supplement recommendations are so well thought-out, that she even adds a warning in regard to those who take thyroid hormones, who might also consider supplementing with kelp -- a high iodine supplement that can cause an increase of thyroid hormone production. This is just one example of the important details included in the book. It is ideal reading for those who have made resolutions to improve their health but without a solid plan for doing so. This manual is “a solution to the resolution” and I highly recommend it as an essential read for better health naturally."
Healing Herbs
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The first three books of the series, the best healing herbs for different illnesses. Herbs are versatile. I chose this description, because versatile means competent in many areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another. Herbs contain chemical compounds which are useful to treat multiple conditions. Many herbs fit into more than one category, because they have more than one specific effect on the body.-An herb can be a great expectorant as well as helping to reduce cholesterol level or regulate blood sugar-An herb can be used to treat the flu as well as to combat other diseases which caused by viruses. An herb can be a very effective expectorant as well as to strengthen your immune system.
You will find notes with each herb that tell you the effectiveness and properties of each particular herb. So many herbs are available today in health food stores, however it can be very frustrating when you try to choose the right herb for your condition and symptom.
-Which herb should you take for bronchitis, cold, flu, dry cough or asthma prevention?
-Should you choose fresh her, dried herb to make tea from, or use capsule or extract?
-Can you take them if you're taking antibiotics or other medications such as blood pressure or diabetes medications?
Book review
"This “Healing Herbs” book by Erika M. Szabo ND, is truly amazing because she has gone to the extent of researching the interactions these often very helpful herbs, can have when combined with prescribed pharmaceutical treatments. In many natural and alternative treatments books I have read, this element is missing but this author has demonstrated respect for her readers in adding these type precautions. Her lists of herbs that can have healing effects on respiratory illnesses, is quit comprehensive and readers who use them, taking any precautions she lists for them, can expect positive results. I personally have always been a believer in the healing effects of natural and alternative treatments, such as herbals but I have also recognized that prescribed medications are sometimes a necessity as well. I feel Erika’s book has struck a very nice balance between conventional-medical and alternative-herbal treatments for common respiratory illnesses in this well-written book."
Ilona the Hun novels, Birthright and Passion
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Ilona, descendant of the True Huns is hopelessly in love with her best friend. Her secret desire is that one day he will present her with his Red Tulip, the symbol of devoted love. He is seemingly oblivious to her feelings, or is he really? A dashing stranger explodes into her life. Is he going to cause heartache, or is he going to bring true happiness? Only time will tell. The True Hun society is ancient, secretive and complex with strict and fiercely enforced rules only revealed to those come of age. Ilona is a rebel, she dances to her own tune. She is resourceful and determined enough to find and break these rules, but inevitably, she has to face the consequences... Ilona is a doctor, she heals people. Her birthright is to become a Healer, although in a somewhat nontraditional way. She discovers growing magical abilities within her in the strange world of the True Huns. She can use her gifts for good, or for absolute evil. The choice is up to her.
Book reviews
Reviewed by Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for Reader Views (12/11)
"Ilona is about to turn 29, an age which holds a great deal of meaning in the True Hun society. There have been many hints about her destiny being revealed at that age, and her true calling coming to a full potential, but in the absence of her mother, who has passed away a while ago, Ilona lacks somebody to guide her. Sure, there is Elza, the devoted housekeeper, who sometimes reveals a small snippet of the True Hun stories, but Ilona does not understand too well what she is about to encounter. Who exactly are the True Huns? What is the meaning of rather puzzling behavior strangers have exhibited towards Ilona since an early age? Why has her mark changed color? Having more of her healing powers bestowed upon her, Ilona is struggling to understand what exactly they are and how they work. To make her life even more complicated, she is suddenly torn between two gorgeous men. Bela has been her constant companion and best friend since childhood and Ilona has always wanted them to be more than just friends. Then there is Zoltan, who has entered her life recently, and to whom she feels immensely drawn, yet she is also somewhat terrified of what she glimpsed in him. Is either of those two her true love? Can she find the happiness she so desperately seeks? Erika M. Szabo’s “Birthright and Passion of Ilona the Hun” introduced me to a whole new world of True
Huns, fascinating beings who originated from what we nowadays call Hungary. The stories of my early days, those about Turul bird and Magyars and Huns, as well as some of the customs my grandparents insisted on, most notably always serving refreshments to anybody visiting, brought back many happy childhood memories. But Ms. Szabo took them much further and spun out a magical story of a special race, the True Huns, gifted with many extraordinary abilities, yet living among the other, ordinary humans. I’ve greatly enjoyed the glimpses into the past, as well as many of the fantasy elements of the story, and I was truly curious about the love triangle between Ilona and the two hunks courting her. For all of those aforementioned reasons I would love to see the continuation of this mesmerizing story."
"I'm a guy. Which, I suppose, by definition makes me an emotional moron, but I find the main character so in touch with her feelings that it almost scares me. It's like I can feel the intensity of the emotion to the point that it hurts. Maybe that's what it means to be a Hun?" Ivis Bo Davis
"Erika Szabo has managed to create a captivating story which centers around Ilona, descendant of the True Hun tribe. She had been kept in the dark about her birthright and the possibilities of being a Hun. She comes to unimaginable powers, healing with a touch is but one of them. Ilona's journey of discovering and learning to use her gifts while her life is in danger is exciting, also dealing with the emotions and problems of being a single woman who is torn between two men. One, Bela, has been her friend and love since they were kids while the other one, Zoltan, appears to have been pulled straight from her dreams. This book also shows how matchmaking can prove to be troublesome. Now she has to deal with her feelings for them as well as learning to use her new powers while fighting unseen evil force to save the future of the Huns. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a little magic with their romance." D. Kazemi
"Eternal love triangle, ancient tribal secrets and special healing powers, a great combination!
Ilona has always known she is a True Hun, and Elza her housekeeper ensures that traditional rituals such as Morning Prayer are followed religiously; As Ilona's twenty-ninth birthday approaches, suppressed racial memories stir in her mind and although she already has the power to read others' thoughts, new miraculous powers are beginning to grow within her. At this book's heart is a love story, and a most unusual heroine. Ilona has the power to heal with her hands alone, she also holds the fate of her people, the True Huns in her hands. Just as she must decide between the two men, she must decide whether to use her powers for good or evil, and the choice isn't so simple as it appears. I'm fascinated by ancient history, civilizations and the idea societies have secret spiritual rituals at their heart - the author weaves the Hun culture through her story in an enjoyable and informative way, whilst introducing a very modern heroine, the beautiful Ilona." A. J. Walker
"I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I found the concept of time and space travel rather intriguing and added to that the development of a relationship that still had me guessing at the end as to who will end up with who. Guess I will just have to read the next book of hers." Lyn
"This novel has mystery, suspense, romance and well developed characters that hold reading interests from its beginning to end. The element of the "Huns", a mysterious ancient people with a real historical significance (e.g. Atilla the Hun)and the fact that Ilona the Hun is central to the story, adds even more intrigue. The significance of flowers in the use of language and meaningful purpose was inspiring as well. In short, it is an intriguing work of fiction with all of the right elements to keep it interesting."
My ebooks.
Ilona the Hun novels in 4 ebooks
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Ancient Mysteries; Timeless Questions
Ilona is a descendant of the True Hun tribe, which means nothing to her, until her twenty ninth birthday. The True Hun society is secretive and complex, with strict and fiercely enforced rules revealed only to those who have come of age. Ilona is a rebel, who is determined to control and guide her own life. Resourceful and daring, she crosses the line, and breaks those rules. She must face the consequences, even as she discovers growing magical powers she could never have dreamed of . . . powers tied to ancient tribal secrets. The comfortable and uneventful part of her life ends, as she enters adulthood by Hun standards, and her journey of self-discovery begins. Ilona finds out that her birthright is to become a Healer. This legacy is in her hands, and in her heart and soul. Ilona’s destiny as a Healer runs alongside her desires as a woman. She is secretly and hopelessly in love with her best friend, and her hope is that one day he will present her with his Red Tulip – the symbol of devoted love. He seems oblivious to her feelings. As Ilona grapples with this confusion, a dashing stranger explodes into her life. Will he break her heart, or bring true happiness? And will she be able to balance her life’s calling with this complicated love triangle? The barrier created by her insecurity kept others out, but also kept her caged in. She has to break the barriers to discover her true identity.
Her unusual heritage forced her to open her mind and heart to the unimaginable. She had to learn how to save her life, the future of the Huns, as well as her own sanity. Destiny made her take a leap from idle to warp speed. She had no choice, she had to accept the ride and find out everything by herself. She had to fit the slowly discovered puzzle pieces together. It was a hard journey of a naďve girl growing into a confident woman, unearthing buried secrets and discovering the history of the Huns, which her heritage had forbid her to know. Ilona is a very modern heroine, who grapples with the same questions many of us face today. What if we could wipe out disease? What if we could find a true soul mate, no matter the obstacles? And, most profound of all: If we knew we could use our innate abilities to do absolute good or absolute evil . . . which path would we choose?
When her life settled into a slower pace, she began writing a journal. She wanted to take a look at her life from a perspective, hoping it would help her to understand what had happened to her and why. Others who played a major role in her life joined her by writing about their own experiences. This journal depicts their struggles, heartaches and happiness, and it takes you to the mysterious world of the Huns.
Detoxify your body naturally
I bet you're thinking of the popular Hollywood detox
programs, aren't you? The coffee colonics, extreme purging, torturous enemas and
such... well, don't! Not going torture you, promise! I'm far from being one of those extremists who preach raw
diet or torturous detoxifying methods! I love and take care of my body, and I
don’t like torture. I love food, and I enjoy every meal immensely. I just know
what is good for me, and I know how to get rid of the toxins before they build
up in my body. Our bodies were made to get rid of toxins and waste
efficiently - if and I underline this - if we eat healthy, unprocessed food. However, because we can't eat simple and organic diet
anymore, thus we need a little helping hand in that department. Eat healthy! Yeah, good advice, but what is healthy for you? Should everyone follow the
same one size fits all diet? If you’d like to read about my advice on healthy foods, healthy lifestyle
and the best supplements for your type, you might want to read my book “Keep
your body healthy” which includes the owner's manual or user guide for the
body, what to eat and how to live healthy, what kind of vitamins, herbs and
supplements promote optimal health, how to detoxify the body naturally, bizarre
cravings and symptoms as well as vitamin deficiency and overdose symptoms. In this book, I’ll tell you how I detoxify and protect my
body by eating my favorite foods and using simple methods.
"This book is to-the-point and contains sound information on how we can detox our bodies over time, through proper diet and healthy lifestyle changes. As author and alternative medicine practitioner Erika Szabo ND assures the reader, no radical detox suggestions are found in this book but rather ones that can actually be enjoyed if faithfully practiced. I found the descriptions of health detoxifying foods, very interesting in regard to their colors and shapes that can also tell us the health values we can derive from consuming them. While the book is a short subject one, it contains everything one needs to begin the detox process and to maintain it, for a longer and better quality of life."
Healing Herbs, Versatile Herbs
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The first three books of the series, the best healing herbs for different illnesses. Herbs are versatile. I chose this description, because versatile means competent in many areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another. Herbs contain chemical compounds which are useful to treat multiple conditions. Many herbs fit into more than one category, because they have more than one specific effect on the body.-An herb can be a great expectorant as well as helping to reduce cholesterol level or regulate blood sugar-An herb can be used to treat the flu as well as to combat other diseases which caused by viruses. An herb can be a very effective expectorant as well as to strengthen your immune system.
You will find notes with each herb that tell you the effectiveness and properties of each particular herb. So many herbs are available today in health food stores, however it can be very frustrating when you try to choose the right herb for your condition and symptom.
-Which herb should you take for bronchitis, cold, flu, dry cough or asthma prevention?
-Should you choose fresh her, dried herb to make tea from, or use capsule or extract?
-Can you take them if you're taking antibiotics or other medications such as blood pressure or diabetes medications?
Book review
"This “Healing Herbs” book by Erika M. Szabo ND, is truly amazing because she has gone to the extent of researching the interactions these often very helpful herbs, can have when combined with prescribed pharmaceutical treatments. In many natural and alternative treatments books I have read, this element is missing but this author has demonstrated respect for her readers in adding these type precautions. Her lists of herbs that can have healing effects on respiratory illnesses, is quit comprehensive and readers who use them, taking any precautions she lists for them, can expect positive results. I personally have always been a believer in the healing effects of natural and alternative treatments, such as herbals but I have also recognized that prescribed medications are sometimes a necessity as well. I feel Erika’s book has struck a very nice balance between conventional-medical and alternative-herbal treatments for common respiratory illnesses in this well-written book."\
Bizarre symptoms
SYMPTOM In medicine: any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease.
Subjective symptoms are what you feel: headache, nausea, anxiety, abdominal cramps and so on.
Objective symptoms are what your doctor observes: abnormal heart or lung sounds, thyroid gland enlargement, palpable tumors and so on.
Symptoms are clear cut most of the time. Half sided blinding headache, sensitivity to light with nausea is most likely migraine headache. Sudden pain under the right ribs which refers to the back, accompanied by nausea and comes in waves is most likely gallbladder stone.
Other conditions are signaled by more complex symptoms such as increased appetite with weight loss, nervousness, faster heart rate, increased sweating, tremor of the fingers and tongue with heat intolerance, usually signals hyperthyroidism.
Symptoms can be unusual and even wacky at times, as if the body is a little confused and sending signals which need some interpretation.
You might ask, what on earth is my earlobe have to do with the condition of my arteries, or if I have frequent hangnails do I really have vitamin C deficiency?
Book review
"I sat in amazement reading this book because I found many unusual symptoms related to health disorders and nutritional deficiencies, that I had never been aware of. It was fascinating to know that symptoms of illnesses, can manifest in practically every area of the body, including in the earlobes and the eyelids. I also found the descriptions by author - Erika M. Szabo ND, regarding food cravings that can reveal health conditions and deficiencies, to be extremely interesting. I really enjoyed this book, which was well-researched and with symptoms lists nicely formatted for easy reading."
The magnificent seven baby foxes
We found seven orphaned baby foxes in our backyard. This is their picture book story, how they grew up to be magnificent adult foxes.
Book review
Ever so often, I really enjoy reading true stories about interesting things people experience or discover in life, especially those with intrigue and adventure to them. This is what Erika Szabo has provided in this inspiring book about The Magnificent Seven Baby Foxes. I also found the story to be heartwarming as Erika and her family, literally save the lives of these baby foxes, whose mother died when they were weeks old and unable to feed their selves. As they watched these beautiful animals over a summer season, they fed them and watched them playing and interacting with each other as they grew -- also documented with photos throughout the book. They also began to recognize personality traits in them and they even gave a name to each of them. They got to know them from a close distance of observation, so well, that they could even recognize emotions they were experiencing and when one would became ill. They in-essence provided some parenting to these baby foxes, until they were able to fend for their selves and to survive on their own - which all of them did! It is a wonderful story that not only animal lovers will enjoy but also anyone who enjoys a good story of adventurous discovery and the triumph of survival when the odds are against it.
