The all-in-one natural health resource your family can trust Dr. James Balch coauthored Prescription for Nutritional Healing, which became the first major popular guide to the healing power of foods and nutritional supplements, selling more than 8 million copies in all its editions. Now, Dr. Balch and Dr. Mark Stengler present a new natural health resource that you can't afford to be without a comprehensive reference of natural remedies for common ailments, including: acne allergies arthritis asthma back pain cancer depression fibromyalgia heart disease hypothyroidism influenza irritable bowel syndrome menopause osteoporosis stroke Syndrome X varicose veins, and more almost 200 health problems and conditions in all. Prescription for Natural Cures provides a complete natural Rx for each condition, giving you a proven, natural, customized prescription that may include supplements, herbal medicine, homeopathy, aromatherapy, Chinese medicine, hydrotherapy, bodywork, natural hormones, and other natural cures in addition to nutritional advice. Organized by problem from A to Z, this invaluable guide features: The unique Super Seven Prescriptions for each condition, which provide specific and practical remedies to help heal your problem. You have never seen natural health advice as helpful, targeted, and accessible as this Clear, authoritative guidance on dietary changes, healing foods, nutritional supplements, and recommended tests Easy-to-understand discussions of the symptoms and root causes of each health problem Down-to-earth descriptions of each natural remedy A resource guide to holistic practitioners This breakthrough book is indispensable if you want to get better naturally

There's still a lot to learn about the healing power of plants, James Duke points out, but what we do know is already prodigious. Much of that knowledge is gathered in The Green Pharmacy, an A-to-Z guide to that relies on plant-based medicines to cure what ails us. Between the listings, Duke crams personal anecdotes from a lifetime of studying herbs, berries, and bark. For example, he relates how he worried about telling a pregnant niece that ginger could help alleviate her morning sickness because he'd learned from a pharmacologist that ginger could also induce miscarriage. Then he solved the mystery: he'd recommended ginger tea, which contains about 250 milligrams of ginger. The Chinese, he learned, use about 80 times that much to end pregnancies--another testimony to the amazing versatility of these natural medicines.

Natural Medicine, La Jolla, CA. Consumer text presents an array of healing therapies and assistance outside conventional medicine to improve and maintain our health. Quick reference to 113 natural therapies.

ADVANCE PRAISE "Mark Stengler is a leader in the new wave of true healers -- a highly trained physician who integrates the best of natural medicine with scientific research and real-life clinical experience." --Michael T. Murray, N.D., coauthor Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine and author of Total Body Tune-Up.

Mark Stengler, ND, CHT, HHP, a renowned naturopathic doctor, author, lecturer, and associate clinical professor at National College in Portland, Oregon. Known as “The Natural Physician” to his patients and audiences, he is also the co-host (with his wife Dr. Angela) of The Natural Physician, a radio program on KFMB, 760 AM in San Diego. It is the #1 natural health show in the area. He currently works in a practice that includes both medical doctors as well as other naturopathic doctors.

Acupressure, aromatherapy, Ayurveda, flower therapy, nutrition, herbalism, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, imagery, juice therapy, massage, reflexology, relaxation and meditation, sound therapy, and yoga oh my! Specific health problems are discussed from each of these perspectives; home remedies are presented and suggestions for when to seek professional help are highlighted.

A fantastic reference book for anyone making an initial investigation of any health issue. Well laid out with an excellent index. Comprehensive coverage of many health issues yet condensed and easy to read. The first health book any-one should buy. It even makes a great present.

For a growing number of Americans, the time for alternative medicine has come . Miracle Cures, written by CNN's former senior medical correspondent, highlights several of the most exciting natural remedies currently under investigation. There's St. John's Wort (also called hypericum), which has proven effective in combating depression; gingko biloba, a circulation-enhancer that retards Alzheimer's and other age-related memory problems; grapefruit fiber, which combats cholesterol; and many others. All of the compounds and alternative treatments listed in Miracle Cures are regularly practiced in Europe, Asia, or both. So why aren't they used in the United States? Carper points out that since "nature owns the patent," there's little financial incentive for American pharmaceutical companies to investigate natural compounds. Secondly, most American doctors are simply unaware of the testing that has been done on these techniques; most research has been done by non-English speaking physicians and written up in foreign journals. Responsibly toting up the risks and benefits of each, Carper is hoping for a sensible integration of natural remedies into American medicine.

Medicinal Natural Products, Second Edition provides a comprehensive and balanced introduction to natural products from a biosynthetic perspective. The book builds upon fundamental chemical principles and guides the reader through a wealth of diverse natural metabolites with particular emphasis on those used in medicine: sources, production methods, use as drugs, semi-synthetic derivatives and synthetic analogues, and modes of action are all extensively covered. Invaluable for students of pharmacy, medicinal chemistry, pharmacognosy, phytochemistry and chemistry. The Second Edition retains the user-friendly style and highly acclaimed features of the First Edition, and has been extended and fully updated: A comprehensive treatment of plant, microbial and animal products natural products in one volume including the latest developments in the field. Expanded coverage of many topics. New material including genetic manipulation of biosynthetic pathways and the mevalonate-independent pathway to terpenoids. Extensive use of chemical schemes with annotated mechanistic explanations. Cross-referencing to emphasize links and similarities. Reviews of the First Edition: "one of the best books on natural products that has been written. It should find a place on the bookshelves of everyone with an interest in natural products, since it not only offers a quick overview of the many different facets of natural products chemistry, but also, thanks to its comprehensive index, serves as an excellent reference source." Angewandte Chemie. "Paul Dewick's enthusiasm for his subject is much in evidence, and this book will be both welcomed and enjoyed by all those who want to know the basic facts about medicinal natural products." Phytochemistry. "It is refreshing to read a current natural products textbook that embraces a biosynthetic approach to instruction, which allows for the application of basic chemical principles. This text is invaluable for both undergraduate and graduate students with interests in natural products chemistry" Journal of Natural Products. "this book is excellent, with high quality of both text and illustrations throughoutI would recommend purchase for all those who are interested in the biosynthetic pathways of medicinal natural products." Trends in Plant Science.

In Prescription Alternatives, Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D., a trusted voice for decades, reveals how prescription drugs cause imbalances in the body and how to assess the ways in which your medications may be affecting your health. Dr. Mindell draws on his encyclopedic knowledge of pharmacology, nutrition, and natural healing to reveal the natural medicines that can counteract the side-effects of many drugs, along with a comprehensive survey of more than 1,000 simple, safe, nature-based remedies that can often be used to replace prescription drugs for many common conditions, including:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Cancer
• Arthritis
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Allergies
• Obesity
• Sleep Disorders
• Prostate Enlargement
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Colds

In this completely updated and expanded third edition of his authoritative guide, Dr. Mindell shows that you can often solve your health problems without using prescription drugs and teaches you how to monitor your body as you switch from drugs to natural health.

Everyone is using natural products today, yet few books elucidate both sides of the herb-and supplement story. The Christian's Guide to Natural Products & Remedies discusses the many products being used widely today together with the possible benefits and risks of each.

Above and beyond the great practical medical information provided in this book, The Christian's Guide to Natural Products & Remedies is the first thorough Christian treatment of the use of natural products, offering a biblical apologetic.

For thousands of years, people have relied on the gifts of the earth: nutritious food, clean water, natural light, medicinal herbs--and an active lifestyle to stay healthy. Now the gifts of the earth have been compromised: we eat highly processed food, bathe in and drink polluted water, work by artificial lighting, and take pills when we're sick and depressed from living this way. Natural remedies can make a drastic positive change in your life, says James F. Balch, M.D., in 10 Natural Remedies That Can Save Your Life. Balch, who is also the author of the bestselling Prescription for Nutritional Healing, presents 10 remedies to improve health. Some are no surprise--light, water, and air--but Balch gives us innovative, practical strategies for improving these areas. We all know we need to eat more "green foods," but Balch isn't talking about broccoli; rather, he recommends wheat grass and barley grass ("the most complete preventive medicine available ... one of the ultimate gifts of God"). Balch's other favorite remedies are garlic, ginseng, ginkgo biloba, chelation therapy, natural hormone balance (diet, DHEA, natural progesterone, black cohosh), and combined vitamins C and E. Some of his remedies are controversial and not supported by the medical community; some are backed by good research; a few are common sense and indisputable. Inform yourself with this book and other viewpoints, talk it all over with your physician, and evaluate what is best for your health.

Natural therapies offer a gentle, drug-free approach to women's health problems, such as PMS, migraines, hot flashes, TMJ, and others.  But how can you tell which approach is the best for you?

The editors of Prevention Magazine Health Books consulted with experts in thirty different natural therapies, from acupuncture to yoga, to take the mystery out of alternative treatments and explain them in plain English.  You'll find out how the Alexander Technique can relieve the health risks of working at a computer, how meditation can improve symptoms of PMS, and how blueberries and ginkgo supplements can reduce spider veins.  

Discover these natural healing techniques for physical and emotional ailments:

Acupressure
Acupuncture
Alexander technique
Aromatherapy
Art therapy
Biofeedback
Breath work
Chiropractic
Feldenkrais method
Hellerwork
Herbal medicine
Homeopathy
Hydrotherapy
Imagery and visualization
Massage and bodywork
Meditation
Music therapy
Naturopathy
Osteopathy
Reflexology
Therapeutic touch
Traditional Chinese medicine
Vegetarian diets
Yoga

Comprehensive and reliable, this indispensable reference tells you how to find a qualified practitioner and what to expect when you visit one for the first time.  Plus, inspiring testimonials from women who have been cured by these holistic techniques attest to their incredible restorative powers.

Drug-free remedies from the world of alternative medicine. Naturopathy. . .Homeopathy. . .Reflexology. . .Macrobiotics. . .Take the guesswork out of choosing alternative therapies

An inspiring compendium brimming with tried and tested homemade concoctions for every domestic need, 1,001 Natural Remedies explains how to treat common ailments, how to have radiant skin, restore scuffed furniture, remove stains and protect delicate plants all without resorting to commercial cleaners, polishes, bleaches, and medicines.

Laura Vukovic has been an herbalist, teacher, and writer for more than two decades. She is a contributing editor for Natural Health Magazine and is the author of several books, including Journal of Desires and 14 Day Herbal Cleansing.

Natural Health Magazine is the largest health and fitness magazine publisher in the world, with 34 international editions in 54 countries and a combined readership of over 10 million.