The Alternative Medicine Ratings Guide: An Expert Panel Ranks the Best Treatments for Over 80 Conditions [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

~ Steven Bratman M.D. (Author)

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For The Alternative Medicine Ratings Guide, Bratman, a physician whose practice integrates both conventional and alternative medicine, assembled a panel of 18 expertsAfrom holistic M.D.'s to a certified RolferAto rate the effectiveness of alternative therapies for some 80 health conditions. The Alternative Medicine Sourcebook explores the strengths and weaknesses of alternative healing methods. While they complement each other, each book can stand on its own and would be a useful tool for consumers seeking to make informed decisions about alternative options.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles; 2nd edition (April 22, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761512780
• ISBN-13: 978-0761512783
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,003,254 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for those looking at alternative medicine, October 6, 1998

By	Marian K. Brown (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an excellent guide to choosing an alternative health care option. It marries the option with the ailments so readers can see what options work best with their specific concern. The cost of treatment is invaluable when making a choice and for comparison when talking with providers. This one is a keeper for your personal bookshelf!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for Alternative Health Care, April 18, 2007

By	Carl O. Helvie "R.N., Dr.P.H." (Hampton, Virginia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book provides an excellent guide for those who want alternative care. It includes information on herbs, acupuncture, mind-body work, food supplements and other alternatives. Written by a physician and based on the ratings of a panel of health care providers it covers a wide range of expertise. I was especially interested in the section on back pain that I had recently experienced. True to my experience the traditional medical and physical therapy mentioned was not effective but the alternatives were. This book can save the consumer time from experimenting and lets them go straight to the best treatment available. Highly recommended.

Carl O. Helvie, R.N., Dr.P.H., Author "Healthy Holistic Aging."