Bit out of date - but pretty comprehensive and accessible. Some of the vitamins and minerals mentioned will soon be banned under a diktat of the EU. ( )

I may not always choose the natural way of healing, but the authors have done a great job of describing various maladies along with their causes and effects. They then give many options of nutrition which will help you to heal or treat those maladies. I find this interesting, informative and helpful in deciding how I want to respond to an illness. ( )

I love this book! I have found so many easy cures for things I thought I would always have. ( )

This is a very large, very comprehensive guide to alternative medicine, and is split into three parts.

Part 1 deals with overall health, including information on nutrition, vitamins, supplements, etc. The guides in this section explain the various vitamins and supplements available, along with recommended minimum and maximum doses for each (including also the FDA's guidlines when available).

Part 2, which makes up the majority of the book, lists a wide variety if disorders (both common and uncommon). Information on each disorder is given, followed by vitamins, supplements, and therapies that are recommended. The disorders covered are numerous, everything from allergies to cancer.

Part 3 goes into detail about the various remedies and therapies described in the book (from color therapy to hair analysis), and often guides you to where you can find more information on a given subject.

This is certainly an indispensable book for anyone interested in alternative medicines, or for those looking to supplement traditional medicine. ( )

Yes!... I agree with the other reviewers here. This book is one of the best for picking your way through the maze of natural and herbal medicine. Well organized. Excellent reference to have on your desk as a specialist. Great place to start a serious study of herbal health. ( )