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Book Review: New Menopausal Years

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:23 +0000

The wise woman way
This radiant book on Menopause gives facts in a user-friendly way. Its been dubbed the ‘menopausal bible’ by millions of women worldwide. There is a wide variety of useful information ranging from PMS, herbal remedies to osteoporosis. The book is attractively illustrated. The 3 stages of menopause have been well-described. The humor in the book makes this otherwise dull topic very interesting. There are some honest truths about HRT.
Authors: Susun S. Weed
Publishers: Ash Tree Publishing
Date of Publication: 2002
No. of pages: 280

Book Review: Foods That Heal

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:16 +0000

Can foods heal? Does what we eat really affect the way we feel & function? Based upon three lifetimes of observation, study, and research of Hippocrates, V. G. Rocine, and Bernard Jensen, the fascinating principles presented in this book offer compelling evidence that what we put in our mouths has a profound effect on our health and wellbeing. The first part of the book contains a host of helpful troubleshooting advice: health cocktails for common ailments, herbal teas, tonics, vitamin and mineral-packed food combinations, and detailed data on the roles foods play in the optimum efficiency of specific bodily systems, functions, and overall health. The second part provides and easy to understand guide to fruits and vegetables. Each listing in this section presents a history of use, a buyers’ guide, therapeutic benefits, and nutrient information. For those looking to improve their health, this book may help pinpoint the healing foods now missing from their diets. For those simply interested in taking a more active role in enhancing their health, this book presents an age-old, common-sense approach that can be easily be incorporated into today’s modern lifestyle.
Authors: Bernard Jensen
Publishers: B. Jain Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
Date of Publication: 1999
No. of pages: 238

Book Review: Ayurvedic and Herbal Remedies for Arthritis

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:15 +0000

This book provides an in-depth knowledge of Arthritis and its treatment through Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicines with their causes, symptoms and diagnoses. The important aspect of this book is that it takes care to give a detailed description of the herbs available in western countries. More than 35 herbs are mentioned in this book on the basis of their therapeutic value. The monograph of plants is given so that the common man can identify them easily.
Authors: Dr. Narendra Jain
Publishers: Pustak Mahal
Date of Publication: 2006
No. of pages: 191

Book Review: The healing hearts

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:12 +0000

The book explores the medical ways of the world, an introduction to all medical systems, ancient and modern, scientific and complementary. The book is a good guide for anyone interested in the developing state of medicine and health and in the ongoing search for cure. From herbalism to surgery, the book is a comprehensive survey that examines the quality and usable contributions of medicine developed in many cultures and shows how 20th century western scientific medicine can be enhanced by other healing systems.
Authors: Kaptchuk Ted and Croucher Michael
Publishers: Summit Books
Date of Publication: 1987
No. of pages: 176

Book Review: Lifetime encyclopedia of natural remedies

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:02 +0000

The book has over 1000, safe, effective treatments that one can practise at home to heal today’s most common ailments and covers the entire spectrum of common illnesses. It contains the latest health and scientific discoveries, and centuries old cures. It combines information from doctors, research scientist, folk healers, herbalists, nutritionists, reflexologists and acupressure therapists with anecdotal home remedies for disorders. Also, the author describes the symptoms, tells what nutrients one is lacking and discusses the appropriate vitamins, exercises and traditional folk remedies all organized in A-Z format for easy access.
Authors: Cameron Myra
Publishers: Parker Publishing Co.
Date of Publication: 1993
No. of pages: 426

Book Review: Smart Medicine For Menopause – Hormone Replacement Therapy and Its Natural Alternatives

admin — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:07:41 +0000

This book discusses both the short-term symptoms and long-term consequences of menopause. The book outlines the full range of options, both conventional and alternative, that are available to women today: hormone replacement therapy, dietary and lifestyle strategies, the use of herbs and nutritional supplements, and a plan to slow down the aging process. There is even a chapter on “male menopause.”

Authors: Sandra Cabot
Publishers: Avery Publishing Group
Date of Publication: 1995
No. of pages: 201

Book Review: Between Heaven And Earth: The Mantra For Health & Fitness

admin — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:18:11 +0000

For anyone seriously interested in learning about Chinese medicine, Beinfield and Korngold provide a comprehensive, though technical, look at it. The book is divided into three parts: theory; the psychology of Chinese medicine and therapy; and such treatment methods as acupuncture, herbs and diet. The authors stress that the models of Eastern and Western medicine are significantly different. Consequently, so are methods, emphases and outcomes. Chinese medicine, they claim, readjusts the body’s balance and enhances self-healing–while Western medicine, in contrast, stresses suppressing and eliminating pathological phenomena, and crisis-intervention. The authors provide an extensive, cross-referenced compendium of herb names, as well as information on using Chinese patent medicines and formulas for general health problems. Combining Eastern traditions with Western sensibilities in a unique blend that is relevant today, this book presents a comprehensive, yet understandable guide to this ancient system. This book opens the door to a vast storehouse of knowledge that bridges the gap between mind and body, theory and practice, professional and self-care, East and West.

Authors: Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korngold
Publishers: Ballantine Books
Date of Publication: 1992
No. of pages: 432

Book Review: Natural Prescriptions

admin — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:17:18 +0000

The author identifies over 100 ailments, and gives us precise instructions for their treatment with vitamin supplements, herbs, specific diet, advice and lifestyle changes. The author treats the cause, not just the symptoms. He explains what the ailment or disease is, what the likely causes are, and which treatments are effective, and concludes with a concise list of lifestyle changes and specific dosages with vitamin and herbal supplements.

Authors: Robert M. Giller and Kathy Matthews
Publishers: Carol Southern Books
Date of Publication: 1994
No. of pages: 370

Book Review: Healing with complementary alternative therapies

admin — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:16:45 +0000

The book presents healing techniques in complementary and alternative medicine as a way to promote optimal health care. It begins by discussing the concept and origins of healing, the rise in popularity of complementary and alternative healing modalities, and the nature of integrative health care. The book also includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and massage and explores the process of becoming a healer and the body – mind-spirit connection to health and illness.

Authors: Lynn Keegan
Publishers: Thomson Delmar
Date of Publication: 2002
No. of pages: 520

Book Review: Rodale’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs

admin — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:14:53 +0000

The book is a virtually endless source of useful information and herbal know-how. Presented in an A-to-Z format, supplemented with easy-to-use charts and lists, beautifully illustrated with drawings and color photographs, it is the only book on herbs one ever needed.

Authors: Claire Knowalchik & William H. Hylton
Publishers: Rodale Press
Date of Publication: 1987
No. of pages: 545