There are all kinds of reasons for the current mania for natural medicine. At the same time, many people are afraid to get their toes wet. What is this stuff? Does it really work? Is it right for me? Is it dangerous? What will my doctor think? This book answers all those questions and more. From one of the top health writers, comes this no-nonsense look at which alternative therapies really work and how to use them safely and effectively. This is a powerful compendium of the most potent natural cures – the safe and sane therapies that have a proven track record of success. Some of its special features include – an easy-to-use A to Z format to help you pinpoint which cures are appropriate for you, sections on vitamin supplements, herbs and healing foods. The author also provides practical and authoritative hints and tips plus mind/body healing techniques for banishing pain and fighting disease. The author provides a comprehensive overview and a very useful analysis of many natural healing methods. A user-friendly guide to treatments that are safe and effective. It should be a part of every library and every medicine chest.
Authors: Michael Castleman
Publishers: Henry Holt & Company
Date of Publication: 1996
No. of pages: 507