You've probably had enough of standard medical care. Drugs with nasty side effects. Doctors who won't give you more than five minutes of their time - except to subject you to a ton of tests that do nothing more than protect them from malpractice. And - worst of all - treatments that sometimes deal with your symptoms but don't seem to ever cure anything. It's no wonder that more and more Americans are choosing alternative medicine - the homeopaths, herbalists, massage therapists, acupressurists and other professionals who use natural, drug-free methods to treat (and cure!) everyday health problems and serious disease. And it's no wonder that the editors of Prevention Magazine Health Books decided to work directly with hundreds of the best alternative healers in America (many of whom are M.D.'s who wanted to learn a better way to treat their patients) to create New Choices in Natural Healing - a unique book that brings the in-office expertise of alternative healers right into your own home, so you can use their powerful, gentle, effective (and inexpensive) natural methods to heal yourself.
Despite the hokey headings (``Juice Therapy: Putting the Squeeze on Good Health''; ``Reflexology: You Can't Beat the Feet''), this volume offers a clear, concise introduction to a wide range of complementary healing practices from around the world. Part I explains 16 modalities? from acupressure to yoga?in simple terms that make accessible even such esoteric concepts as the relationship between quantum physics and Ayurveda. Sidebars offer additional pointers, from instructions on making ghee to a list of questions to ask a homeopath. Part II presents an impressive array of do-it-yourself natural remedies for 163 common health problems?as well as caveats on when to seek professional advice. Under ``Burns,'' for example, after a subheading entitled ``See Your Medical Doctor When...'' are suggestions for treatments by practitioners of seven modalities, including aromatherapy, Ayurveda and vitamin and mineral therapy. An ``Illustrations'' section depicts acupressure and reflexology points, massage strokes and exercises. Part III, not seen by PW, includes resources and index. Author tour. (Sept.) Copyright 1995 Cahners Business Information.
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