Mainstream medicine's first guide to safe and effective modes of alternative healingThe world of natural and alternative medicine offers an amazing...
more Mainstream medicine's first guide to safe and effective modes of alternative healingThe world of natural and alternative medicine offers an amazing array of effective, inexpensive, but still controversial health-care choices. Now in this milestone book, America's most trusted provider of medical information, the Physicians' Desk Reference®, cuts through the controversy and tells you what you need to know about your healing options.- Which widely available herbs, vitamins, and minerals act like potent prescription medication- Fifty alternative therapy options--how they work, what they strive for, and potential side effects- Self-help techniques to stave off--and even reverse--chronic problems and disease- The latest findings on acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic adjustment, homeopathy, and much more- How certain natural remedies interact with conventional drugs- Easy-to-use indexes that will enable you to find treatment options for hundreds of ailments, identify the most effective herbal remedies, and research natural medicines by both common and Latin names- A sixteen-page herb identification portfolio featuring more than one hundred medicinal herbs, photographed in full color
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