More and more people are experiencing the healing power of alternative medicine, from hypnosis to homeopathy. This encyclopaedia and guide is designed to help the reader to take advantage of these increasingly popular therapies with confidence, by explaining the various new and ancient healing arts in precise and simple language. It deals with the facts, the risks, the rewards, the theory and the science behind them. Definitions and explanations of the different therapies are accompanied by advice on the most suitable for certain health conditions, how to find a qualified practitioner locally and what to ask about qualifications, licensing, treatment, philosophy and methods. The author is a journalist, health educator and private consultant.
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This encyclopedia provides well-written, comprehensive reference information on popular alternative health therapies. The author presents an overview of the basics of alternative health care and describes the specific healing arts from acupressure to yoga in an alphabetical arrangement. Each lengthy entry includes data on background, history, development, function, procedure, applications, and precautions, along with sources to consult. Similar information exists in other works, including Neville and Susan Drury's The Illustrated Dictionary of Natural Health ( LJ 5/1/89) and Brian Inglis and Ruth West's The Alternative Health Guide ( LJ 11/1/83); however, this practical guide furnishes easier-to-use and more in-depth coverage.
- Marilyn Rosenthal, Nassau Community Coll. Lib., Garden City, N.Y.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- Marilyn Rosenthal, Nassau Community Coll. Lib., Garden City, N.Y.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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a useful compendium of alternative therapy resources,
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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Alternate Health Care (Paperback)
i wish the author will re-issue this book because it is full of resources on alternative therapies. Olsen writes in a readable and interesting style. besides that she has gone through most of the treatments mentioned so hers is a firsthand account of whether they work or not. she also gives instances when a certain therapy would not be recommended,which is instructive. thank you.
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