Health & Fitness : Alternative Therapies

Natural solutions for living a clean and healthy life. Health consciousness is an area of transformational and unprecedented growth in the North American public today. More and more people are seeking alternative solutions to conventional medical practices. For many, a natural approach to healing everything from common ailments to serious diseases is preferable when compared to the invasive medical procedures and prescription drugs that abound. Sherry Torkos, one of Canada’s leading pharmacists is widely regarded for her knowledge of complementary medicine. Her latest book, The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Cures , is the definitive source for alternative health care for Canadians; it is totally comprehensive and easy-tofollow, providing natural cures for everyday problems such as insect bites and muscle aches, as well as for serious chronic disorders such as osteoporosis, Parkinson’s disease, and diabetes. Torkos emphasizes the role of lifestyle, nutrition, exercise and supplements in optimizing health and preventing disease. This book features a detailed A to Z reference of ailments and disease, with the latest information on the natural cures that have been proven to assist in their treatment. Detailed information will also advise readers of potential drug interactions that can occur when supplements are taken alongside prescribed medications. Canadians seeking to create a more holistic and personalized health program for themselves and for their families will turn to this reference time and time again. more...

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An easy to follow guide to the chemistry and pharmacology of aromatherapy oils. more...

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This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to Chinese herbal medicine. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to Chinese herbal medicine. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages. more...

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A scientifically based text that informs and leads the practitioner easily through the maze of alternative therapies. This text integrates homeopathy, acupuncture, Chinese herbology, Western herbology and clinical nutrition, then combines them with traditional medicine. more...

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Written by a physician and a chaplain, this book presents a simple, universal model of spirituality that is independent of religion, and shows how the clinician can apply the model to help in the management of chronic illness. more...

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