Puhn, Adele
Amazon.com Adele Puhn has an interesting and innovative way of dealing with health issues: if you think of your body as a bank, one that's either brimming with the healthy deposits you've made or lurching toward insolvency because you've made too many withdrawals, you can understand why your health is thriving or failing. Puhn, a veteran nutritionist and author of The 5-Day Miracle Diet, addresses many of the seemingly mysterious problems that plague us--chronic bronchitis, irritable bowel syndrome, allergies, eczema--and explains how each health "crime" can be solved with some judicious sleuthing and application of the principles of natural healing. Book Description It's time to take back your health! Adele Puhn, who revolutionized weight loss with The 5 Day Miracle Diet, now brings her winning approach to overall health and nutrition. Based on Puhn's twenty years of experience as a clinical nutrition specialist, The 5 Vital Secrets for a Healthy Life offers a time-tested healing program of complementary therapies that will help you attain and maintain a strong, healthy body and a sharp, confident mind. Adele Puhn begins by stressing the importance of the... read more
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Book Description As the insiders guide to prescription drugs, you'll get complete coverage of the most commonly prescribed medicines. Clear explanations describe what each drug is supposed to do for you, side effects you may experience, special warnings, information for pregnant and nursing mothers, and helpful hints on how to take your medicine for maximum effectiveness. Plus, you'll find out how to save money on prescriptions, protect yourself against drug tampering and pharmacist errors, and how to store your medicines properly. Finally, many of the conditions doctors normally prescribe drugs for are actually treatable with natural alternatives. Find out what these are and if they'll work for you. Includes over 922 natural, drug-free solutions for common problems and an alphabetical drug index to help you easily locate whatever medicines you take.
Time-Life Books (Editor)
Table of Contents Introduction A-Z Guide to Alternative Therapies Acupressure Gallery of Acupressure Techniques Acupuncture Meridians and Acupoints Apitherapy Aromatherapy The 15 Most Effective Essential Oils Ayurvedic Medicine Bodywork Alexander Technique Aston-Patterning Feldenkrais Method Hellerwork Myotherapy Reiki Rolfing Therapeutic Touch Trager Psychophysical Integration Chinese Medicine Chiropractic Energy Medicine Flower Remedies 39 Essential Flower Remedies Herbal Therapies The 75 Most Effective Herbs Homeopathy The 30 Most Effective Homeopathic Remedies Hydrotherapy Light Therapy Massage Gallery of Massage Techniques Mind/Body Medicine Biofeedback Guided Imagery Hypnotherapy Meditation Relaxation Techniques Spiritual Healing and Prayer Naturopathic Medicine Nutrition and Diet The Food Guide Pyramid Diet Plans The 32 Most Common Vitamins and Minerals Osteopathy Qigong Reflexology Reflexology Areas Sound Therapy T'ai Chi Gallery of T'ai Chi Positions Yoga Gallery of Yoga Positions Common Ailments Allergies Anemia Angina Arthritis Asthma Atherosclerosis Athletic Injuries Back Problems Bladder Infections Breast Problems Bronchitis Bursitis Cancer Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cholesterol Problems Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Circulatory Problems Common Cold Conjunctivitis Constipation Cough Depression Diabetes Diarrhea Earache Endometriosis Fever and Chills Flu Food Poisoning Gas and Gas Pains Glaucoma Gout Gum Problems Hay Fever Headache Hearing Problems Heartburn Heart Problems Hemorrhoids High Blood Pressure Immune Problems Incontinence Indigestion Insomnia Irritable Bowel Syndrome Kidney Disease Laryngitis Meniere's Disease Menopause Menstrual Problems Mononucleosis Motion Sickness Multiple Sclerosis Muscle Cramps Nausea Neuralgia Osteoporosis Pain, Chronic Pneumonia Poison Ivy Premenstrual Syndrome Prostate Problems Rashes and Skin Problems Seasonal Affective Disorder Sexually Transmitted Diseases Shingles Sinusitis Sore Throat Stomach Ulcers Stress Sty Sunburn Tendinitis Thyroid Problems TMJ Syndrome Tonsillitis Toothache Vaginal Problems Varicose Veins Warts Yeast Infections ESSENTIAL FIRST AID Conventional Medicine Chest Alternative Medicine Chest Glossary Bibliography Index Acknowledgments/Picture Credits/Abbreviations Ingram Herbal remedies, aromatherapy massage, t'ai chi positions--here's a treasury of proven alternative therapies providing quick relief from scores of ailments ranging from commonplace to serious. The Alternative Advisor is packed with self-help techniques that are authoritative, unbiased and clear--offering easy access to a new world of healthcare options. National TV and radio tour.
Fuller, Robert C.
From Book News, Inc. Fuller (philosophy and religion, Bradley U.) begins with such 19th- century health reforms as homeopathy, hydrotherapy, and Thomsonianism (which held that all disease was caused by cold and could be cured by heat) and progresses to current treatments such as channeling, crystal healing, and Alcoholics Anonymous. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Burton Goldberg Group (Compiler)
Amazon.com The Definitive Guide is known as the Bible of alternative medicine. You may very well want to use a dictionary stand for this hefty tome; it weighs in at more than 1,000 pages. Nearly 400 doctors (M.D.s, Ph.D.s, naturopaths, Doctors of Oriental Medicine, and osteopaths) contribute their cutting-edge knowledge, and the list of names is impressive. You'll find words of advice from Joseph Pizzorno, the president of Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington; C. Norman Shealy, the cofounder of the American Holistic Medical Association; Nobel laureate Linus Pauling; Deepak Chopra; and Joan Borysenko, author and director of the Mind-Body Health Sciences in Boulder, Colorado. After an intriguing, optimistic look at "The Future of Medicine," the book is divided into two sections. The first profiles 43 alternative therapies--acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, qigong, hyperthermia, and yoga among them--including their development, how they work, proven uses, and controversial or yet-to-be-proven uses, along with contact information for organizations. The second section covers 105 topics such as headaches, mental health, and allergies, along with the alternative therapies that are most likely to help alleviate pain and encourage healing. This guide is easy enough to understand to make it perfect for home reference, while it would also make a fine resource for health care providers interesting in learning more about alternative medicine. --Erica Jorgensen Book Description This encyclopedia puts all the schools of alternative medicine under one roof. The Guide is packed with lifesaving information and alternative treatments from 380 of the world's leading physicians. Over 200 serious health conditions--from cancer to obesity, heart desease to PMS--are covered. This book also gives you dozens of actual patient stories and physician treatments to show you how this medicine really works.
Fugh-Berman, Adriane, Md.
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 5 SCIENTIFIC TERMS EXPLAINED 8 NOTE TO MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS 17 ACUPUNCTURE 20 AYURVEDA AND YOGA 36 BIOFEEDBACK 41 CHIROPRACTIC, ETC 47 DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AND NUTRITION 61 EXERCISE 94 HERBS 101 HOMEOPATHY 126 HYPNOSIS AND IMAGERY 139 MASSAGE AND BODYWORK 147 THE MIND/BODY CONNECTION 158 RELAXATION AND MEDITATION 167 SPIRITUAL HEALING AND ENERGY WORK 175 MISCELLANEOUS THERAPIES 180 SOURCES FOR REFERRALS 200 REFERENCES 202 INDEX 232 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 252 Ingram A comprehensive review of the scientific evidence for and against unconventional medical treatments, Alternative Medicine: What Works is easy for laypeople to read yet rigorous enough to convince the most hidebound M.D. Clear, accessible terminology provides scientific proof that any alternative treatments are indeed effective. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Hans Holzer
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Book Description If you went to see your doctor every time you had a health question, you'd be broke. That's where this book comes in handy. The Book of Proven Home Remedies and Natural Healing Secrets will tell you how to combat common health problems, such as insomnia, arthritis, high blood pressure and cholesterol, and even cataracts. In addition, you'll find plenty of practical advice on everyday health matters, too, like how to lose weight, what kind of bottled water is best, how to use and store medicines, and how to choose just the right walking shoe for you. Best of all, you can count on this information being reliable because we spend months researching the latest, most up-to-date medical journals in order to bring the latest developments in health straight to your doorstep. Keep this jam-packed book of home remedies and natural healing secrets by your side as you make your own exciting journey along the road to better health.
Walker, Morton
Ingram Dr. Walker explains how chelation works, documents the evidence of its effects, and discusses its oral and intravenous use. Also, tells the reader about over-the-counter oral chelating agents--what they are, where to find them, and what dosage to take.
Albright, Peter
Ingram A health care consumer advocate charges that American hospitals and doctors are not held accountable to their patients, that the pharmaceuticals manufacturers are often corrupt, and that the American Medical Association unduly influences government health policy.
Hakeem H. Abdul
Thomas, Richard (Editor)
Ingram A complete health reference explains what various alternative therapies are now available, what they are successful at treating, which therapy is suitable for which ailment, and how to choose and find a good practitioner. Original.
Smyth, Angela
Ingram A comprehensive home reference guide provides complete information about the possible causes of three hundred ailments--from acne to Alzheimer's--and kinds of treatment, from alternative and ancient therapeutic practices to the latest in modern Western medical techniques. $50,000 ad/promo.
Chopra, Deepak
Ingram Dr. Chopra has revised his groundbreaking book about the healing power of the mind for the people who are turning to alternative methods of health care as a result of the crisis in traditional care. Based on Dr. Chopra's recent work and new perspectives, this book includes the techniques of mindfulness meditation, a simple but powerful form of breath-focused meditation. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. About the Author Deepak Chopra is former chief of staff of the New England Memorial Hospital. In 1992 he was appointed to the National Institutes of Health Ad Hoc Panel on Alternative Medicine. Dr. Chopra is now Executive Director of the Sharp Institute I for Human Potential and Mind/Body Medicine in San Diego. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition. Book Description Dr. Deepak Chopra, author of the best-selling Ageless Body, Timeless Mind, offers his thousands of fans a newly revised edition of Creating Health, his groundbreaking book about the healing power of the mind. First published in 1987, Creating Health introduces the basic premises of Ayurveda, the six-thousand-year-old tradition of health care from India, and guides readers toward a sound understanding of the mind-body connection. Dr. Chopra is considered the preeminent spokesman for Ayurveda, which he blends with Western medical philosophy to create an intelligent and balanced approach to health. Dr. Chopra has revised Creating Health for the many people who are turning to alternative methods of health care as a result of the escalating crisis in traditional care. This edition incorporates a number of advances based on Dr. Chopra's recent work and new perspectives, including the techniques of mindfulness meditation, a simple but powerful form of breath-focused meditation. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Segala, Melanie (Editor)
Book Description Disease Prevention and Treatment, 3rd edition is a 968-page medical reference book containing "inside" information about therapies that innovative physicians are using to prevent and treat the degenerative diseases of aging. Disease Prevention and Treatment is the only book available that makes specific recommendations about combining traditional medical therapies with nutrients, hormones, and unique medications to provide patients with their best chance of preventing or gaining control over serious medical disorders. Written for the lay reader and physician alike, this innovative reference book provides guidelines for integrating FDA-approved drugs with alternative therapies for safe and effective treatment of age-related degenerative diseases. The new Disease Prevention and Treatment, 3rd edition contains innovative solutions for over 118 difficult to treat medical conditions. The book is arranged alphabetically with convenient thumb tabs and a 31-page index to quickly locate the information you need. Here are some examples of the life-saving information you will find in this book: * The missing link in depression therapy overlooked by psychiatrists * A European drug shown to reduce breast cancer mortality by 75% over a 3-year time period * A safe drug that can knock out some flu viruses in 24 to 48 hours * How to avoid liver damage when taking acetaminophen pain relievers * A cholesterol-lowering drug that stops cancer cells from dividing * A new finding that 24-hour blood pressure drugs quit before the day is over * Two controllable heart attack factors neglected by cardiologists * Why conventional hepatitis C therapies fail 80% of the time * How to use hormone-blockade therapy in the long-term control of prostate cancer * What Europeans are doing to stave off age-associated cognitive impairment * An FDA-approved drug to treat arthritis that interferes with prostate and colon cancer cell propagation * Nutrients that reduce the risk of surgical complications * Alternatives to expensive arthritis drugs * A lethal misconception among vitamin users about cardiovascular disease * Drugs that reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease * Nutrients that boost the cancer-killing effects of chemotherapy drugs * Safe estrogen replacement drug and nutrient therapies * A French drug that lowers infections associated with chronic bronchitis by 60% * A Japanese vitamin drug to treat osteoporosis * A prescription hormone that can reverse premature aging in men * Precautions one should take when supplementing with the hormone DHEA * A five-drug prostate cancer treatment regimen * The most effective treatment for fibromyalgia * A German therapy to treat liver cirrhosis Ingram This title provided by the Life Extension Foundation contains exclusive information on the latest nutrient and drug therapies for more than 110 diseases and conditions, based on the clinical experience of hundreds of innovative physicians and thousands of research studies. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Weil, Andrew
Amazon.com "Health," Dr. Andrew Weil writes, "is a dynamic and temporary state of equilibrium destined to break down as conditions change." In other words, there's no such thing as the type of health that allows you to feel equally great every day of your life. Instead, Weil suggests, your goal should be to improve your resilience to disease, and while you're at it, feel more joy and strength. As to how you should gain this strength, joy, and resilience, Weil doesn't come on with a hard sell to give up every bad habit or all of the foods you enjoy. Instead, he suggests gradual changes: clean your pantry of whatever cooking oils you have there, except olive oil; start taking vitamin C three times a day; walk a few minutes a day; eat some fish and broccoli. The program is so simple and sensible that anyone trying it probably will feel better in a week. The program then gets progressively more involved--more supplements; more of a shift toward a diet based on whole grains, fruits, and vegetables; more exercise. Besides these steady changes, each week's program has a focus: In week 2, you start drinking bottled or filtered water; week 3 focuses on organic produce; week 4, on sleep; week 5, using a steam bath or sauna; week 6, trying a "universal tonic" like ginseng; week 7, volunteering in your community; and finally, in week 8, figuring out how to integrate permanently the elements of the program into your life. Even those who don't go for the entire program will probably find something here to like--the recipes, maybe, or the suggestion that you cut back on strenuous types of exercise like running and competitive sports in favor of brisk walks. It's perfectly useful either way: as a total lifestyle overhaul, or a series of suggestions, any one or two of which will probably help you feel better. --Lou Schuler --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Amazon.com Author Profile Read about the author.
Woodham, Anne
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION WHAT IS COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE? AN EXPLANATION OF HOLISTIC MEDICINE THE RISE IN POPULARITY THE STATE OF RESEARCH MIND BODY MEDICINE THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE A GUIDE TO WELL-BEING WHAT IS ILLNESS? THE BALANCED BODY WELL-BEING QUESTIONNAIRE A BALANCED DIET HEALTHY EATING DEALING WITH STRESS THE VALUE OF SLEEP THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE CHOOSING AN ACTIVITY COPING WITH DIFFICULT EMOTIONS THE POWER OF POSITIVE EMOTIONS KEY HEALING THERAPIES A visual guide to over 90 widely used complementary therapies with information on their history, how they work, what to expect at a consultation, research and evidence, self-help techniques, and compatibility with conventional medicine HOW TO CHOOSE A THERAPY HOW TO USE THIS SECTION TOUCH & MOVEMENT THERAPIES Massage Biodynamic Massage Aromatherapy Medical Aromatherapy Reflexology The Metamorphic Technique Chiropractic Network Chiropractic Osteopathy CranioSacral Therapy Rolfing Aston-Patterning Hellerwork The Feldenkrais Method The Alexander Technique Tragerwork Bioenergetics Acupuncture Auricular Acupuncture Acupressure Shiatsu Do-in Thai Massage Qigong T'ai Chi Ch'uan Polarity Therapy Healing Therapeutic Touch Reiki Yoga Dance Movement Therapy The Bates Method Other Therapies MEDICINAL THERAPIES Naturopathy Hydrotherapy Anthroposophical Medicine Homeopathy Biochemic Tissue Salts Bach Flower Remedies Crystal Therapy Western Herbalism Chinese Herbalism Ayurveda Nutritional Therapies Orthomolecular Therapy Clinical Ecology Magnetic Therapy Other Therapies MIND & EMOTION THERAPIES Psychotherapy & Counseling Hypnotherapy Autogenic Training Biofeedback Relaxation & Breathing Meditation Flotation Therapy Visualization Sound Therapy Music Therapy Art Therapy Feng Shui Geomancy Color Therapy Light Therapy Biorhythms Other Therapies DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES An illustrated explanation of the various methods of diagnosis used within different complementary therapies Pulse Diagnosis Tongue Diagnosis Hara Diagnosis Hair Analysis Iridology Applied Kinesiology Touch for Health Dowsing Nutritional Testing Energy Medicine Kirlian Photograph TREATING AILMENTS An extensive index of treatment options for over 200 mental, physical, and emotional health problems HOW TO USE THIS SECTION THE BRAIN & NERVOUS SYSTEM SKIN EYES EARS THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM MOUTH & THROAT DIGESTION THE URINARY SYSTEM HEART & CIRCULATION MUSCLES, BONES & JOINTS HORMONES WOMEN'S HEALTH MEN'S HEALTH CHILDREN'S HEALTH MIND & EMOTIONS ALLERGIES CANCER THE IMMUNE SYSTEM PAIN FIRST AID FINDING A PRACTITIONER USEFUL ADDRESSES GLOSSARY BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Ingram Now alternative therapies can be used as a complementary regimen to orthodox treatment. Over 70 therapies are thoroughly explained and information on over 200 ailments helps the reader to make an informed decision on the most appropriate therapy. Includes a health assessment questionnaire that evaluates genetic factors, personality, environment, and lifestyle. Full-color illustrations.
Murray, Michael T.
Amazon.com Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine weighs three pounds and nine ounces, has 946 pages, and is as informative as it is hefty. The authors are naturopathic doctors--they focus on promoting health and treating disease with nontoxic, natural therapies. Naturopathic medicine follows these seven principles:
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Do no harm: use safe, effective, natural therapies.
Nature has healing powers: the physician's job is to enhance the body's natural power to heal itself.
Identify and treat the cause: find the cause, rather than just suppress the symptoms.
Treat the whole person: administer to the patient's physical, mental/emotional, spiritual, and social sides.
The physician is a teacher: educate and motivate patients to take more responsibility for their health.
Prevention is the best cure: health-supporting life habits prevent disease.
Establish health and wellness: increase the patient's positive physical and mental state.
Readers Digest Staff
Ingram An exploration of natural and alternative therapies offers clear explanations and evaluations of more than one hundred ancient and modern remedies and discusses how emotions affect health, at-home treatments, and the role of exercise and nutrition. 40,000 first printing.
Morton, Michael
Amazon.com The age of health maintenance organizations has brought a new phenomenon that I call "speed medicine." The object seems to be to get you out of the doctor's office as quickly as possible, having given you as few services as they can get away with. So it's no wonder that alternative medicine is catching on. But how do you distinguish among the really good practitioners and the "healer" who last week was a personal trainer and the week before was waiting tables? This book defines "alternative treatments," how to match them to your needs, and how to find people who can administer them competently. Midwest Book Review Five Steps To Selecting The Best Alternative Medicine helps readers turn new information into effective action as they learn how to find the alternative treatments that will work best for their personal health care needs, understand what those treatments are and how they work, find qualified practitioners who offer those treatments, evaluate the practitioner, and develop a partnership with the practitioner. Five Steps To Selecting The Best Alternative Medicine is an invaluable addition to the... read more
Brecher, Harold
Micozzi, Marc S. (Editor)
Table of Contents The Basis and Contexts of Complementary and Alternative Medicine 1. Characteristics of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Marc S. Micozzi 2. Cultural Context of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Systems Claire Monod Cassidy 3. Historical Context of the Concept of Vitalism in Complementary and Alternative Medicine Ted J. Kaptchuk 4. Contemporary Context of Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Integrated Mind-Body Medicine Alan D. Watkins Complementary Therapy Systems and Approaches Systems 5. Homeopathy Jennifer Jacobs Richard Moskowitz 6. Osteopathy Glenn N. Wagner 7. Chiropractic Daniel Redwood 8. Western Herbalism Lisa Meserole Approaches 9. Healing Touch Victoria E. Slater 10. Aromatherapy Caroline J. Stevensen 11. Light Therapy Michael Terman Integrated and Traditional Systems 12. Naturopathic Medicine Joseph E. Pizzorno, Jr 13. Chinese Medicine China's Traditional Medicine Kevin V. Ergil Qigong Charles T. McGee Kenneth Sancier Effie Poy Yew Chow 14. Ayurveda Traditional Ayurveda Kenneth G. Zysk Maharishi Ayurveda Hari M. Sharma 15. Curanderismo Robert T. Trotter 16. Global Health Traditions Gerard C. Bodeker Index Book Info College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Introductory textbook on nonWestern, nonbiomedically-oriented medicine, for students and practitioners who wish to know more about alternative methods. Includes a Windows/ Macintosh CD-ROM. 21 contributors, 18 U.S.
Schneider, Meir
Ingram Meir, who cured himself of congenital blindness, has since discovered self-healing techniques that work on all parts of the body. Here he teaches how to attend to the body, how to respond to its needs and demands, and how to unlock its unused potential. 200 illustrations.
Daniel Benor
Daniel Benor
Ponder, Catherine
Prevention Magazine
Childre, Doc Lew
Pelletier, Kenneth
Altenberg, Henry Edward
Airola, Paavo
Paul Curson
Mehta, Narendra
Book Description Indian Head Massage is a wonderfully relaxing therapy that involves the massage of the upper back, shoulders, neck, head, and face. The massage is safe, simple to learn, and effective. It can promote relief from aches and pains and stress symptoms, promote hair growth, soothe, comfort, and rebalance your skin and give you a sense of deep calmness and tranquility.
Ari Kiev
Time-Life Books (Editor)
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS BOOK DICTIONARY OF CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES GENERAL GUIDELINES TO HEALTH Children's Health The Healthy Adult Women's Health Men's Health Growing Older EMERGENCIES/FIRST AID Your Medicine Chest AILMENTS AND OPTIONS A VISUAL DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE ATLAS OF THE BODY APPENDIX Abbreviations, Professional Titles About Herbal Preparations About Homeopathic Remedies Basic Nutrition The Food Guide Pyramid Health Associations and Organizations Glossary Bibliography Index Picture Credits/Acknowledgments
Andrew Stanway
Michio Kushi
Andrew Weil
Bricklin, Mark
Includes index.
Matthews, Kathy (Contributor)
Book Description The first step in treating any ailment should be simple and natural. A natural treatment is the best kind -- one that helps the body heal itself. Based on his years of practical experience as a doctor as well as on the latest research, Dr. Giller's book explains in crystal-clear terms how to treat yourself with vitamin and mineral supplements, herbs, diet, exercise, and stress reduction. He also indicates when it may be necessary to consult with a doctor. An indispensable health resource for the whole family, Natural Prescriptions introduces you to such proven treatments as: * A derivative of licorice to help reduce acid indigestion * The mineral chromium to stop cravings for sweets * Calcium at bedtime for lower-back pain * The amino acid L-lysine to help prevent cold sores * The amino acid DL-phenylalanine to combat the mood swings of PMS * Magnesium for the prevention of kidney stones * Melatonin for insomnia With a bulleted, step-by-step treatment plan for each condition, including specific amounts of nutrients and the length of time they should be taken, Natural Prescriptions can dramatically change the way you feel about yourself and your health. Ingram A step-by-step treatment plan combines natural medicine with the most recent research, offering accessible remedies for more than one hundred common conditions and providing specific information on nutrient amounts and length of dosage time. Reprint.
Kirchfeld, Friedhelm
Includes bibliographical references (p. 313-335) and index.
Castleman, Michael
From Publishers Weekly This well-researched compendium by the author of The Healing Herbs provides an upbeat introduction to drug-free healing methods. Subjects, covered in separate chapters, include acupuncture, low-fat eating, sleep, weight training, cognitive therapy, vitamins and minerals, yoga and supplementary cancer therapies (in the chapter "Complementary Cancer Care"). Quoting liberally from leading researchers and/or healers in the respective areas, Castleman describes the therapies and suggests how-to steps for applying them. As is expected of Rodale's offerings, the prose is clear, straightforward and not marked by authorial personality. "Resources" is an annotated appendix listing information on books, magazines, newsletters, videos, products and national organizations pertaining to each topic. This is a well-reasoned guide for those in need of DIY advice and rational explanations of alternative, non-pharmaceutical therapies. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Library Journal Castleman (The Healing Herbs, Rodale, 1991), who is considered one of the top health writers in the country, has compiled one of the finest, most-comprehensive volumes on alternative healing, written for lay readers. By listing only those therapies that have withstood serious medical research, Castleman has created a unique book. He provides the history of, and scientific studies for, 33 different therapies, ranging from acupressure to yoga. Also included is an A-Z Cure Finder to locate... read more
Jafolla, Richard
Grossman, Richard L.
Bibliography: p. 195-213. Includes index.
Hendler, Sheldon Saul M.D. Ph.D.
From Publishers Weekly Hendler, a researcher and private physician, adopts a fresh, optimistic approach to debilitating and degenerative diseases, from the nonspecific Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) to chronic asthma and AIDS. His "breakthrough" focuses on a central but oft-forgotten fitness mechanism: proper breathing. Fatigue and immunosuppression, he points out, are often caused and always aggravated by poor oxygenation, both through the lungs ("outer breathing") and through the cell membranes ("inner breathing"). A few sensible breathing exercises will help readers understand and correct their outer breathing; frank, sensible discussions of diet and vitamins address microscopic oxygenation. But while Hendler provides valuable anecdotal advice on breathing, eating, exercising and managing stress, his enthusiasm for medical progress leads him astray when he introduces readers to lab tests and experimental drugs properly utilized (as he sometimes notes) only by professionals. Much of the book summarizes parts of Hendler's Complete Guide to Anti-Aging Nutrients . Illustrations not seen by PW . Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From Library Journal Hendler, a California internist, claims that the breathing techniques illustrated in this book can control and reverse the effects of asthma, allergies, PMS, viral diseases such as AIDS and the common cold, as well as a host of other afflictions. He says he has used these exercises to restore the vitality of critically ill patients when other therapies had failed. He claims that his exercises, when used in conjunction with a low-fat diet supplemented with vitamins, minerals, herbs, and amino... read more --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Greenwood, Michael T.
No Author
Amazon.com Interest in and usage of herbal preparations as alternatives to pharmaceuticals has exploded in recent years. Having a complete herbal reference on hand is now absolutely necessary for doctors and other healers when a patient wants to add herbs--let's say St. John's wort--to his drug regimen. Should the patient stop taking the Paxil he's been on for depression, and if so, how long must he wait before he can start taking the St. Johns wort, and what's the recommended dosage? The PDR for Herbal Medicines will go a long way towards answering such questions. The physician in this case would learn, after consulting the PDR, that "St. John's wort taken concomitantly with an SSRI ... may lead to an increased effect and possible toxicity 'serotonin syndrome', e.g., sweating, tremor, flushing, confusion and agitation." The same physician will also learn that the German Federal Health Authority's Commission E, which has studied the effects of hundreds of herbs, approved St. John's wort for depressive moods, among other conditions. For more information, the physician can read about the trade names, descriptions of all the medicinal parts of the plant, actions and pharmacology (including the compounds and their effects, with citations), the results of clinical trials, contraindications, precautions and adverse reactions (photosensitization is a biggie for St. John's wort), dosage information, and a complete list of literature citations. The second edition of this mammoth guide includes over 100 entries more than the first, bringing the total to more than 700. Additions include a selection of Asian herbs, such as Buplerum Chinese (also known as Chinese thoroughwax), which is used in Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory, and homeopathic preparations; a directory of manufacturers (with Internet addresses when available), a safety guide (don't use kava kava while nursing), and more. There's even a section that lists unproven uses for each herb. But make no mistake: this is a mainstream reference that relies on scientific proof above all. Therefore, this is not a guide for everyone, but for scientific and medical reference, it's a helpful and comprehensive resource, and even those who push the herbal envelope will find much valuable information here. --Stefanie Durbin --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. From Book News, Inc. Draws mostly on the findings of the German Regulatory Authority for herbal medicine, called Commission E, but fills in herbs not covered by the commission from other literature. For over 600 herbal remedies, presents common and Latin names, descriptions of the plant, warnings about distinguishing it from plants that resemble it, parts of the plant used for medicine, habitat, actions and pharmacology, indications and usage, contraindications, precautions and adverse reactions, overdoses, dosage,... read more
Medical Economics Staff (Editor)
Amazon.com Interest in and usage of herbal preparations as alternatives to pharmaceuticals has exploded in recent years. Having a complete herbal reference on hand is now absolutely necessary for doctors and other healers when a patient wants to add herbs--let's say St. John's wort--to his drug regimen. Should the patient stop taking the Paxil he's been on for depression, and if so, how long must he wait before he can start taking the St. Johns wort, and what's the recommended dosage? The PDR for Herbal Medicines will go a long way towards answering such questions. The physician in this case would learn, after consulting the PDR, that "St. John's wort taken concomitantly with an SSRI ... may lead to an increased effect and possible toxicity 'serotonin syndrome', e.g., sweating, tremor, flushing, confusion and agitation." The same physician will also learn that the German Federal Health Authority's Commission E, which has studied the effects of hundreds of herbs, approved St. John's wort for depressive moods, among other conditions. For more information, the physician can read about the trade names, descriptions of all the medicinal parts of the plant, actions and pharmacology (including the compounds and their effects, with citations), the results of clinical trials, contraindications, precautions and adverse reactions (photosensitization is a biggie for St. John's wort), dosage information, and a complete list of literature citations. The second edition of this mammoth guide includes over 100 entries more than the first, bringing the total to more than 700. Additions include a selection of Asian herbs, such as Buplerum Chinese (also known as Chinese thoroughwax), which is used in Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory, and homeopathic preparations; a directory of manufacturers (with Internet addresses when available), a safety guide (don't use kava kava while nursing), and more. There's even a section that lists unproven uses for each herb. But make no mistake: this is a mainstream reference that relies on scientific proof above all. Therefore, this is not a guide for everyone, but for scientific and medical reference, it's a helpful and comprehensive resource, and even those who push the herbal envelope will find much valuable information here. --Stefanie Durbin From Book News, Inc. Brings together the latest scientific data on the medicinal use of herbs, based on work conducted by the German Federal Health Authority's Commission E. Covers some 700 botanicals, including a wide selection of Chinese herbs. Each entry gives a botanical overview, describes actions and pharmacology, and discusses indications and usage in Western, Chinese, and Indian medicine, as well as homeopathic medicine and unproven uses. Entries also contain bibliographies of technical literature. Includes... read more
Galland, Leo
Synopsis Integrating conventional and alternative medical approaches to healing, a physician introduces a four-step program to heal the body and spirit, enhanc recovery from illness, and build resistance to disease.
Kurt W. Donsbach, D.C.,N.D.
Michaud, Ellen
Abridged version of: Fighting disease / by Ellen Michaud, Alice Feinstein, and the editors of Prevention magazine. Includes index.
Gazella, Karolyn
Jason Serinus
Gotkin, Janet (Editor)
From Book News, Inc. Provides a comprehensive informational resource for consumers and healthcare practitioners seeking to educate themselves on a range of alternative therapies. The volume is organized alphabetically into chapters, from Acupuncture to Yoga, covering 56 alternative therapies in all. Each section describes the therapy followed by resource lists including names and addresses of associations, publications, books, educational resources, and Internet resources in the US and abroad. Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR from Gazette.net Just a few years ago, libraries nationwide only offered limited numbers of books about so-called holistic and alternative medicine. But as the practice of such fields has received more attention from mainstream media outlets, Montgomery County libraries have followed suit. Although the stock of books on nontraditional medicine vary by library, here's a sampling of a few titles share by all county branches and give both a macro and micro view of the emerging field.
McGuire, Meredith B.
Arthur Kleinman, M.D., Harvard University "One of the more provocative studies of why middle America is making increasing use of ritual healing and what that choice tells us of problems with biomedical care in technological institutions... A welcome addition to anthropological studies of ritual healing in other societies, and it illuminates a huge component of our health care system that is poorly understood." Health and Healing "An all too rare volume, namely a scholarly work on the practice of healing in suburban or what we might call middle-class American. McGuire, perhaps uniquely, has set ot the religious or "ritual" healing beliefs and practices that are usually strictly segregated and kept apart... Any one who takes seriously the need to understand "healing"... should obtain this book."
Yogi Ramacharaka
Earl Mindell
Tubesing, Donald A.
Book Description How do you balance the demands of caring for yourself with caring for your work and your relationships? Seeking Your Healthy Balance provides a framework to help groups or individuals find the answers for themselves. It's a classroom text, discussion guide, and participant workbook, all in one easy-to-understand, user-friendly format. Learn what it takes to juggle work, self, and others; care for yourself creatively, physically, mentally, relationally, and spiritually; reach out to family, friends, and others; invest in meaningful work; recognize unhealthy patterns; and rebalance regularly. About the Authors Donald A. Tubesing, PhD, and Nancy Loving Tubesing, EdD, have spent their careers in education, health care, and counseling. Seeking Your Healthy Balance reflects their whole person philosophy of balancing spiritual, mental, relational, and physical needs.
Young PhD, Robert
Book Description Sick and Tired? presents the revolutionary theories of Dr. Robert Young, a scientist who passionately cares for his work concerning how foods positively and negatively affect the body. This book provides a comprehensive view of Dr. Young's research and ideas, and is a wonderful tool to helping anyone start on the road to once again reclaiming good health.
Dail, Clarence W.
Hill
Bibliography: p. 8-11. Includes index.
Tadamasa Fukaya
Samuels, Michael
"Random House/Bookworks."
Rosenthal, Elizabeth