Smart Medicine For Healthier Living – Allan Spreen M.D., (Books)

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Written by a naturopath, a medical doctor, and a homeopathic pharmacist, Smart Medicine for Healthier Living brings together authoritative and reliable information from conventional medicine as well as natural healing traditions in an easy-to-use A-to-Z guide. This comprehensive encyclopedia of the most common ailments and disorders describes various treatments prescribed by Western medical professionals and naturopaths, providing the most up-to-date information for nurturing good health. Opening with a section that explains the full spectrum of approaches to treat common health problems, Smart Medicine for Healthier Living provides an overview of the history, fundamentals, and uses of conventional medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupressure, diet, and nutritional supplements. The second part of the book is its core — a comprehensive A-to-Z listing of health ailments, from asthma to the common cold to toxoplasmosis. Each entry includes a clear explanation of the problem and offers specific advice to using a variety of approaches. Where appropriate, highlighted emergency treatments are included for quick and easy reference. The authors advise readers when self-care isn’t the best option and when they should seek treatment from medical professionals. The final section of Smart Medicine for Healthier Living provides step-by-step guidance, explaining the therapies prescribed in the previous section, from locating pressure points to preparing herbal remedies. A valuable reference for contemporary families seeking the best in alternative and traditional medical advice, Smart Medicine for Healthier Living provides a range of options for readers to make informed decisions about their health. ISBN: 076285829X Format: Paperback, 657pp Pub. Date: May 1999 Publisher: Avery
Smart Medicine For Healthier Living – Allan Spreen M.D., (Books)