Prescription for Drug Alternatives: All-Natural Options for Better Health without the Side Effects (Paperback)

by James Balch (Author), Mark Stengler (Author), Robin Young-Balch (Author)
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Product Description
James Balch and Mark Stengler, coauthors of the hugely successful Prescription for Natural Cures, and Robin Young Balch have teamed up to create the most comprehensive and up-to-date book available on natural alternatives to prescription medications. The book provides natural, safe, and effective ways to treat a wide range of common ailments, including ADHD, allergies, diabetes, depression, erectile dysfunction, eczema, heart disease, headaches, and PMS. You’ll read in-depth information, not found in any other popular book, about the pros and cons of prescription and over-the-counter drugs compared with natural treatment alternatives ranging from diet and lifestyle changes to supplements and herbal medicines.

"This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to take charge of his or her health. Read it to live long and well. "
—Hyla Cass, M.D., author of Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know about Nutrition

"An outstanding resource for comparing common pharmaceutical and holistic treatments."
—Ronald M. Lawrence, M.D., coauthor of Preventing Arthritis and The Miracle of MSM

"A must-read for every person who wants to achieve better health and avoid the dangers of synthetic medications. The authors do an exceptional job by telling you everything you need to know about getting well and how to use supplements correctly and safely."
—Suzy Cohen, R.Ph., author of The 24-Hour Pharmacist

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The Ultimate Resource For Natural Alternatives To Prescription And Over-The-Counter Medications

"This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to take charge of his or her health. Read it to live long and well. "
—Hyla Cass, M.D., author of Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know about Nutrition

"An outstanding resource for comparing common pharmaceutical and holistic treatments."
—Ronald M. Lawrence, M.D., coauthor of Preventing Arthritis and The Miracle of MSM

"A must-read for every person who wants to achieve better health and avoid the dangers of synthetic medications. The authors do an exceptional job by telling you everything you need to know about getting well and how to use supplements correctly and safely."
—Suzy Cohen, R.Ph., author of The 24-Hour Pharmacist

James Balch and Mark Stengler, coauthors of the hugely successful Prescription for Natural Cures, and Robin Young Balch have teamed up to create the most comprehensive and up-to-date book available on natural alternatives to prescription medications. Prescription for Drug Alternatives provides natural, safe, and effective ways to treat a wide range of common ailments, including ADHD, allergies, anxiety, diabetes, depression, erectile dysfunction, eczema, glaucoma, heart disease, headaches, herpes, osteoporosis, PMS, and much more.

In this book, you'll find crucial facts about each health condition, and you'll read in-depth information not found in any other popular book, about the pros and cons of prescription and over-the-counter drugs compared with natural treatment alternatives ranging from diet and lifestyle changes to supplements and herbal medicines.

This indispensable guide gives you:

• Clear, authoritative guidance on dietary changes, healing foods, and nutritional supplements as well as prescription and over-the-counter drugs

• Down-to-earth coverage of each natural remedy along with dosage and safety considerations

• Helpful appendixes of nutritional supplements and pharmaceuticals

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Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (September 9, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470183993
• ISBN-13: 978-0470183991
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,843 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't Follow His OWN Advice!, September 27, 2008

By	Nutrition Man (Florham Park, NJ) - See all my reviews

Dr. Balch, the main author, missed a great opportunity to write an exceptional book that could help tens, if not hundreds of thousands of people live a healthier, happier and more rewarding life.

The fact that he often leaves out his own advice given to readers of his newsletter is proof of this.

The best example is the section regarding cholesterol reduction / cardiovascular health.

He offers limited information on natural alternatives to prescription cholesterol-lowering drugs.

He COMPLETELY left out perhaps the best natural alternative of all - Pantethine (a special form of vitamin B5 known as Pantothenic Acid).

A while back, he talked about Pantethine in his newsletter, and how great and safe it is for lowering cholesterol / triglycerides.

Yet in his book, this information is NOWHERE to be found!!

I also found much information about newer, scientifically-advanced supplements was completely missing as well.

As someone who has been involved in the nutritional supplement industry for 15 years, I am greatly disturbed by how incomplete this "up-to-date" book is.

There are books published 10 years ago that are better than this "latest" work by Dr. Balch.

Instead of wasting your $$$ on this book, I highly recommend "Dr. Atkins' Vita-Nutrient Solution" (Nature's Answer to Drugs) by Dr. Robert C. Atkins (available here on Amazon, and in Barnes & Noble stores)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars family remedy, October 6, 2008

By	Catherine van de Put "Katia de Radiguès" (Lambermont,Belgium) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

all families should have this book and other from the Balch family. You always find a good tip fr any kind of health disorder, sickness etc.
Thank you Dr Balch and Young Dr Balch.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Right Book At The Right Time!, March 20, 2009

By	Susan Stephens (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I stumbled upon this book by accident and am I ever glad that I did! I was recently diagnosed with osteopenia after a hip fracture and have been researching all the osteoporosis meds available ... and coming away horrified at their side effects. I was just about to take my chances with a "do nothing" form of treatment when I found this book. I am SO relieved and excited to find the really good information contained in this book on this particular subject and all the alternatives that are mentioned. I have two other books by James F. Balch and they are well worn from use. This one is definitely joining the others as a must have in my home library. After researching my own medical conditions, I looked up those of a few other family members ... found just as much information available ... and was able to share it with them. Do not hesitate to purchase this book ... it is a great tool ... especially for those of us in the Second Act (50 years and older!) that are finding themselves being diagnosed with various medical conditions after living very healthy lives. There are a lot of "age related" things that we are faced with every day and this book gives us a breath of fresh air from the usual prescription meds our MDs are so quick to put us all on!