Allergy A to Z (Paperback)

by Jane Thurnell-Read (Author)

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Product Description
Possibly the most comprehensive book on allergies for the general public. Sections include: Allergy Symptoms, Why Are Allergies On The Increase, and a detailed and comprehensive A to Z of possible allergens. Designed as an easy-to-use reference book with extensive cross-listings. Written by an author who has helped literally thousands of people with allergy related symptoms.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Life-Work Potential (April 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0954243927
• ISBN-13: 978-0954243920
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #538,404 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Convenient Resource for Understanding Allergies, April 8, 2006

By	Professor Donald Mitchell "Jesus Makes Me a P... (Boston) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)

Most people would like to have a better idea of whether or not they and their family members are suffering from allergies. But most people also don't want to read through thick books on the subject that are filled with medical jargon that they don't understand.

Allergy A to Z is a good solution for those people. The book opens with several excellent essays that briefly summarize key perspectives on allergies:

What Is Allergy?

Why Do People Become Allergic?

Allergy Equals Addiction

What Symptoms Can Be the Result of Allergies?

Allergy Signs in Children

Correlations

Detecting Allergies

Correcting Allergies

Those essays are then followed by a listing of allergens, in alphabetical order, which comprise the bulk of the book. I read all of those pages because it gave me many new perspectives on allergens to watch out for. Yes, I'm one of those people who has a lot of allergies. I thought the information was great, and I found several new chemicals to watch out for that I hadn't read about before.

I also heartily recommend appendix 4 which provides information for practitioners and students.

If you don't have a book to help you deal with allergies, this book would make a good choice for you.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent self-help and practitioner reference book, September 5, 2005

By	M Fletcher (UK) - See all my reviews

I highly recommend Allergy A to Z as an invaluable reference tool for anyone suspecting that they may have an allergy to a common or not so common product. The book is clearly laid out and contains a wealth of well researched information on common allergens. This book is also a valuable tool for health practioners from both traditional and complementary fields

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully informative!, August 26, 2005

By	Vivian Klein "Health Kinesiology Practitioner" (California, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Jane Thurnell-Read confirms information about allergies in a way that the lay person can really relate to, and know that they are not alone in their suspicions about the nature of their allergies and possible allergens! They may not be what you think they are!
Well researched with information about allergy testing, allergy cures and extensive lists of allergens!