Prescription for Drug Alternatives: All-natural Options for Better Health without the Side Effects - Softcover

Balch, James F.; Stengler, Dr. Mark; Young-Balch, Robin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470183993 ISBN 13: 9780470183991

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

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

About this title

Synopsis:

This title is from the authors of the megaselling "Prescription for Natural Cures" - a comprehensive resource for natural alternatives to prescription medications. With more than 100,000 deaths attributed to adverse medication reactions in the United States each year and concerns over drug safety hitting the headlines with alarming regularity, more and more consumers are searching for credible information on natural alternatives to pharmaceutical medications and their risks and side effects. Now America's leading natural health authorities have created the most complete, up-to-date, and user-friendly book available on effective natural drug alternatives for common ailments, including acid reflux, ADHD, asthma, diabetes, eczema, heart disease, herpes, erectile dysfunction, osteoporosis, and PMS.The book offers in-depth information about each condition, goes on to describe the prescription and over-the-counter drug treatment options (evaluating their pros and cons), then outlines the many responsible natural treatment options that consumers can consider - either alone or working with their professional healthcare provider - to address their individual needs. Like "Prescription for Natural Cures", this book is bound to be a classic natural health bestseller. James Balch, MD (San Diego, CA), the coauthor of "Prescription for Natural Cures" (978-0-471-49088-3) and the first two editions of the landmark "Prescription for Nutritional Healing", is one of the bestselling health book authors of all time and has made numerous appearances on television and radio.Mark Stengler, ND (La Jolla, CA), is a licensed naturopathic doctor, the coauthor of "Prescription for Natural Cures", and a lecturer with expertise in nutrition, herbal therapy, vitamin therapy, homeopathy, and integrative medicine. He writes for many natural health consumer and professional publications and is an associate clinical professor at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine. Robin Young Balch, ND (San Diego, CA), an alternative healthcare provider for 20 years, is credentialed as a Master Chinese Herbalist and has expertise in aromatherapy, reflexology, acupressure, iridology, and Bach remedies. She worked with James Balch as a consultant, collaborator, and researcher for "Prescription for Natural Cures".

From the Back Cover:

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

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0470183993
• ISBN 13: 9780470183991
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 504