New Choices In Natural Healing
Over 1,800 Of The Best Self-Help Remedies From The World Of Alternative Medicine
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- $16.99
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
The first book to take alternative medicine out of its mystical fringe and into the mainstream, New Choices in Natural Healing features more than 20 unique alternative remedies for each of 160 health problems, from acne to wrinkles, plus practical explanations of 20 natural therapies, from aromatherapy to vitamin therapy.
Including 440 illustrations, New Choices in Natural Healing also covers:
• Acupressure: pinpoint pain relief
• Aromatherapy: relieve stress and tension
• Ayurveda: a customized system of better health
• Flower Therapy: heal the mind, and the body will follow
• Food Therapy: harness the power to erase disease
• Herbal Therapy: a healing partnership with Mother Nature
• Homeopathy: medicines perhaps more powerful than prescriptions
• Hydrotherapy: bathe yourself in natural healing
• Imagery: picture yourself perfectly healthy
• Juice Therapy: the curative essence of fruits and vegetables
• Massage: hands-on healing for yourself and your family
• Reflexology: speed restorative energy to organs and body parts
• Relaxation and Meditation: achieve a higher state of health
• Sound Therapy: soothe your body with music's gentle waves
• Vitamin and Mineral Therapy: natural prescriptions for healing
• Yoga: stretches for better health
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Despite the hokey headings (``Juice Therapy: Putting the Squeeze on Good Health''; ``Reflexology: You Can't Beat the Feet''), this volume offers a clear, concise introduction to a wide range of complementary healing practices from around the world. Part I explains 16 modalities-- from acupressure to yoga--in simple terms that make accessible even such esoteric concepts as the relationship between quantum physics and Ayurveda. Sidebars offer additional pointers, from instructions on making ghee to a list of questions to ask a homeopath. Part II presents an impressive array of do-it-yourself natural remedies for 163 common health problems--as well as caveats on when to seek professional advice. Under ``Burns,'' for example, after a subheading entitled ``See Your Medical Doctor When...'' are suggestions for treatments by practitioners of seven modalities, including aromatherapy, Ayurveda and vitamin and mineral therapy. An ``Illustrations'' section depicts acupressure and reflexology points, massage strokes and exercises. Part III, not seen by PW, includes resources and index. Author tour.
