African Holistic Health [Paperback]

Llaila O. Afrika (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1993

"A great amount of research in a highly organized manner. It is of vital importance to the African-American and the world community. This information is essential for professionals and everyone to utilize in lifestyle and to self." (William Richardson, M.D., Atlanta Clinic for Preventive Medicine, GA)

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About the Author

Dr. Llaila Afrika is a nutrition consultant, massge therapist, historian, writer and a Doctor of Naturopathy. He has studied in Africa, Europe and America. Llaila believes that each of his clients (from the children to the elderly) have been among his teachers and is fully indebted to them all. He contends that good health does not belong exclusively to any culture or race, but is a human right and a product of nature. Llaila's background includes serving in the Medical Core in the military and several years experience as a psychotherapist. He has used herbal and other holistic treatments exclusively since the early 1970's.

Product Details

• Paperback: 313 pages
• Publisher: A & B Book Dist Inc; 6th edition (October 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1881316718
• ISBN-13: 978-1881316718
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,026,101 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grow beyond Lack of Knowledge, March 26, 2009

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OATHOFSECRECY - See all my reviews

This review is from: African Holistic Health (Paperback)

This is addressed to all of the reviewers who didnt give this a 5 star.
I'm not going to bash or anything. Because that is not the type of person that i represent myself as.
However i must express certain truth rather if its liked or not.
Afterall,for some to give Dr Afrika bad reviews and try to criticize what he knows "which is far beyond any of us". Due to somes very limited perception in which they've of him
I'd then be foolish to waist precious energy correcting the misguided ignorant comments!
The truth is this: What we currently hold to have always been normal throughout current generations. Well after a little in depth research is employed.It becomes apparent then that we're interpreting things from a totally unhealthy abnormal perspective now.

Particular authors such as "Queen Afua" is addressing conditions and how to balance and treat them accordingly to our current conditions and circumstances.
Her information on "Menstruation" should already be understood that she is purely addressing the here and now perspective on things.
On the other hand: Dr.Afrika is addressing the "historical causes" in which took place throughout time. Which made the current condition manifest.
After "hollistically" reading "both authors" then putting them in their deserving perspectives.
A people then does not see any contradiction nor conflict in subject matter within the two of their writings whatsoever.

Its about "knowing" how to "discern" the important things spoken about in the past, and how those things've affected our way of living in the present. Example:When a family has a "Hereditary condition" in which started way back in their past. It can "Potentially" affect all current family offspring. Due to the past "causes" in which went on to "affect" the current conditions of the family tree throughout generations.
On the other hand: It's not set in stone that the particular family member/members have to buy into the idea that their current situation cannot be changed.
Its about what a person/people can learn about themselves which can change what once was accepted as normal.

Those who think from their own "Subjective Mindset" that Dr.Afrika is talking racism. Then i would humbly say to such people to please read down below.
Example: A Blue bird has a different digestive system from a Robin although they're both birds. Well the same rule applies towards people having different human biological constitutions, which was vital towards maintaining health within their indigenous dwellings.
The Creator gave all birds different biological digestive systems for very important "symmetry" reasons.
So we must become wise in understanding that the same rules apply towards human beings within their Genetic and Biological Constitutions.

As nature shows us that animals eat different. Then surely its equally trying to show us that people from different lands "was meant" to do the same. Does it mean then,that a Blue Bird is "Racist",from not eating a Robin's food supply!
Well a true lover towards all of humanity/nature is going to thoroughly tell you what is important for each of their survival. That is what this book is doing. By making you aware of your own unique constitution.
Because these things is what makes nature and natural laws as diverse as the various trees and rivers of the world.

P.S. Do yourself a favor and keep an open mind!

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source for holistic healing, January 9, 2002

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Calvary (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: African Holistic Health (Paperback)

I'm only 21 years old, and I picked up this book and boy is it great!.Dr. Llaila Afrika educates African-Americans about the numerous benefits of a holistic approach to health, which is rare in today's fat-ridden American society. This book is easy to read and contains many entries on which herbs and natural foods are used to treat what, how to apply them topically (externally), the evils of refined flour and sugar,the evils of alipathic medicine (Western medicine/technology) etc. A must read for all those who value their health. The reason why it didn't get 5 stars was because of all the editing mistakes (punctuation errors, etc.)

Worth the money.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide to opening the universal oneness of SELF, September 6, 1999

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This review is from: African Holistic Health (Paperback)

Llaila O. Afrika expressed the complete oneness of the body and how each and every part of the human body is connected. The body, mind, and spirit are connected to form SELF. Dr. Afrika clearly defines how treatment of the body as a whole is crucial to wholistic health. The aches and pains that he body receives are indicators that something is out-of-sync in the body. Dr. Afrika shows different methods to bring the body back in sync with itself. The book express a deep need for each person to look toward thyself for treatment of SELF. The book describes a time when treatment with herbs, reflexology, iridology, vitamin and mineral supplementation was common practice. This is an excellent book for one who truly desires knowledge of themselves in dealing with health related issues. African Holistic Health is a remarkable book for someone new to treating the body, mind, and spirit as one BEING. When you awaken SELF, you awaken the Divine knowledge of SELF. I know that this book aids in aligning the wholistic body with the oneness of the divine SELF.