Sinus Survival: The Holistic Medical Treatment for Allergies, Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds, and Sinusitis [Paperback]

Robert S. Ivker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 17, 1995

A revised and expanded edition for sufferers of sinus ailments and respiratory problems offers up-to-date medical guidance, including diagnostic tips, a variety of traditional and holistic techniques, and preventive recommendations. Original.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Stuffed head and sore throat, dripping nose and a chest-searing cough--these are the common miseries of millions. The physical torments are no secret, the problem is what to do about them. Ivker describes and evaluates the standard remedies currently available through pharmacy and prescription, and that in itself is a great boon. But he continues with a holistic approach, detailing how to change your environment, diet, and lifestyle to promote health and minimize the hazards that lead to sick sinuses, allowing a ray of hope to shine though all the mucus.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Tarcher; 3 edition (October 17, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874778077
• ISBN-13: 978-0874778076
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #482,754 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #69 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Respiratory

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for everyone I know with sinus or asthma problems, January 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Sinus Survival: The Holistic Medical Treatment for Allergies, Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds, and Sinusitis (Paperback)

While I was reading this book 3 years ago, I started taking vitamins, stopped eating dairy and drinking sodas, and stopped taking antibiotics and nasal inhalers. I can't tell you how much this has helped me! I have bought or given my copy (then, replaced it, of course) to my mother, my grandmother, and a friend who could not SCUBA dive because of sinus problems. This book gives so many suggestions and so much information that even trying a few can really change your life - I am now living in a highly polluted area and I still SCUBA dive and breath! Thank you for a life-saving book.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only resource you need for sinus problems!, June 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sinus Survival: The Holistic Medical Treatment for Allergies, Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds, and Sinusitis (Paperback)

While reading the first 3 chapters of this book, I started crying because Dr. Ivker understood and described in detail what I was going through. If you have ever felt like your sinus problems are ruining or controlling your life, and all the doctors can do is give you an antibiotic or a decongestant, then you need to read this book. If you live in an urban or agricultural area, you will be especially interested in what Dr. Ivker writes about air pollution's effects on your condition. The author has suffered with lots of sinus problems himself, in addition to the thousands he has treated, so he knows what he's talking about. The book gives very practical and specific suggestions regarding diet, vitamins and supplements, exercise, and environmental changes you can make in and around your home. This book pulls together in one place everything I've been able to find on the topics of sinusitis and allergies.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a lifesaver!, October 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sinus Survival: The Holistic Medical Treatment for Allergies, Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds, and Sinusitis (Paperback)

As a number one candidate for major sinus surgery with severe sinus disease, I was lucky enough to discover this book--and it has changed my life; and my sinuses! It took several months, as the author said it would, but through techniques such as sinus irrigation and the use of nutritional supplements I have completely healed myself of this chronic disease that consumed my life. Ivker is not only not afraid to go against the AMA grain, but approaches dis-ease through meticulous research of all forms of medicine. He is a genius and modern day healer.