The PDR Family Guide to Natural Medicines and Healing Therapies (Pdr Family Guides)

By Physicians' Desk Reference

Book Overview

Disappointed with conventional medical treatment? Tired of the run-around from managed care? Take advantage of all your options--and reap the rewards of better health--with this unique consumer's guide to affordable, effective health care alternatives. From age-old secrets of harmony, balance, and well-being to the very latest nutritional discoveries, you'll find all the alternatives thoroughly discussed in this one, indispensable home handbook. Now you can take advantage of the best that the healing arts offer--without falling victim to rip-offs and fraud. You'll learn: Which widely available herbs, vitamins, and minerals act like potent prescription medications How certain natural remedies interact with conventional drugs Self-help techniques that stave off--and even reverse--chronic problems and disease Which claims are realistic--and which are false How to locate and choose a qualified practitioner The best ways to protect yourself from incompetents, charlatans, and quacks Here are all the latest findings on: Acupuncture and Acupressure?????Aromatherapy?????Ayurvedic Medicine Biofeedback?????Biological Therapies?????Chiropractic Adjustment Detoxification?????Energy Medicine?????Environmental Medicine?????Homeopathy Hypnosis?????Light Therapy?????Massage?????Meditation Mind/Body Medicine?????Naturopathic Medicine?????Orthomolecular Medicine Tai Chi and Qigong?????Yoga This impartial guide, from PDR?, America's most trusted drug reference, sifts out the help from the hype, and points you to new and "rediscovered" treatments that really work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 060980071X
• ISBN13: 9780609800713
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 1.5" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Fair to Both Sides

An excellent overview of a controversial subject. Nothing in it should seriously offend either proponents of scientific medicine or proponents of alternative medicine. It is a good quick reference to most of the herbs and therapies in use today. Its presentation is balanced; giving pros, cons, possible side effects, dosages, etc. It clearly states which claims are based on proof, and which claims are not generally accepted. Particularly valuable is its discussion of how to choose what is best for you without getting scammed.

comprehensive overview of alternative therapies

One of the biggest problems encountered in approaching different medical strategies is sorting out the claims of the various schools. This volume presents a clear and well worded guide to a wide variety of medical issues, comparing the different available techniques. It is not perfect. In a volume of this size, judgemental claims are made, and one can disagree with the judgement made. Claims are made, without the reasoning behind them. To be honest, there is not enough space in a volume of this size for a more comprehensive evaluation, so you will have to read around the subject of interest. Having said that, despite room for disagreement, I found the information was accurate, comprehensive and understandable. If you want a handy, one-volume reference in clear format, this is the book for you. I liked the broad approach, but did not appreciate the "school medicine" assessment at the end of the reviews, although the balance was well met. I am recommending this book to my friends.