The Natural Health Dictionary

The Natural Health Dictionary is for anyone who wants to take control of his or her self-knowledge to live a long, happy life in peak condition. This book will simplify the natural health basics--and it goes wherever you go. It unlocks the secrets of the natural world for you, revealing at a glance 275 healing herbs, 80 longevity foods, 100 supplements, nutrients, and vitamins, as well as 70 traditional remedies that preserve your health and defend you from disease.

-An A-Z of symptoms and cures: from abscesses to zinc deficiency -Useful guidelines on more common ailments from the common cold to headaches and childhood illnesses -Practical information on major illnesses from cancer to heart disease -How your body works: why do you fall ill? -What are the choices in medical treatment today? What are the differences between orthodox and alternative methods? -A review of the whole spectrum of alternative medicine from the timeless remedies of the herbalist to the less well-known practices such as Iridology The Alternative Dictionary of Symptoms and Cures is an essential reference book for every home. In clear, layman's terms, Dr Caroline Shreeve provides the most comprehensive guide yet to orthodox and alternative approaches to medical problems and your health. Cross-referenced for easy use, practical and non-technical, this book gives invaluable information and advice for when you and your family are ill.

Find out about the newest natural remedies and what they can do for you! With the hundreds of complementary treatments available today, this new, up-to-the-minute A-Z reference lets you quickly and easily investigate all the natural approaches for your health needs. Whether you've wondered about the mind-body healing methods of SHEN (Specific Human Energy nexus) and Reiki, or been intrigued by alternative approaches to illness, such as using glucosamine sulfate or cayenne in arthritis therapy, Deborah R. Mitchell's Dictionary of Natural Healing gives you all the information you need to know in a concise, comprehensive format. Filled with fascinating facts and covering over 250 subjects, the Dictionary of Natural Healing is an essential volume for anyone interested in alternative therapies and a holistic approach to health. Each entry includes: - Definition, Pronunciation and other spellings - Conditions for which the therapy or product is used - How it is performed or applied - Cross-references Plus, appendices provide helpful facts on... - Finding a qualified practitioner in dozens of specialties - Product information - Further reading and reference materials

The most comprehensive, concise and straight forward natural health guide. Gives you the latest breakthroughs in natural health science, and to keep you in touch with the proper natural treatments and remedies.

Supplement your healthcare with the most widely used, time-tested natural and herbal remedies. This book provides: a complete guide to the most effective and widely employed herbal remedies; an alphabetical listing of definitions for each remedy and herb in terms of its main pharmacological components and useful therapeutic applications; and a useful and well-organized reference for the application of traditional medicines to modern health problems. The dictionary covers both common and obscure plants and herbs: the ubiquitous dandelion, artichoke, and garlic, as well as the rarer scullcap, ribwort, and pipsissewa, to name just a few. "A thorough guide to the medicinal resources of the natural world, including listings of both diseases and medicinal herbs."