From School Library Journal
Grade 7 Up–This volume is divided into 60 chapters, each focusing on a specific natural medicine or therapy that can be used in combination with or in place of conventional drugs to enhance health and well being. The chapters are further organized into sections categorized by broader themes or issues. The nine parts address major categories, such as whole-medicine systems, manipulative and body-based practices, dietary and herbal remedies, and energy medicines, as well as sensory and emotional-based therapies. Information is provided for popular practices such as acupuncture, massage therapy, aromatherapy, yoga, and hypnosis. One section discusses the applications of various therapies in the management of cancer, diabetes, and chronic pain. Numerous sidebars present facts and tips in unappealing gray-shaded boxes. Nonetheless, due to the book's valuable content, this is a useful resource, especially for collections that do not have other titles on the topic.–Caroline Geck, Kean University, Union, NJ
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