Alternative & Holistic

This book contains information about the use of common plants to cure common ailments. It is popular knowledge gained from the experience of generations. The suggested treatments are simple, inexpensive and easy to follow. They are recommended only as primary health care measures. The book is beauti... More

Identifies thousands of prescription drugs, and provides information on ingredients, purpose, usage, precautions, side effects, and dosages... More

The body can heal itself. Spontaneous healing is not a miracle but a fact of biology -- the result of the natural healing system that each one of us is born with. Drawing on fascinating case histories as well as medical techniques from around the world, Dr. Andrew Weil shows how spontaneous healing ... More

An easy to understand introduction to the organic chemistry of medicinal plants Pengelly’s user friendly text will encourage educators in medical science to consider using this material in the complementary medicine/nutraceuticals areas May I congratulate Andrew Pengelly for writing this text as i... More

Beginning with a privileged childhood in all an elite family of pre-Partition India, to a troubled youth in Pakistan, this is the inspiring story of Salma Ahmed-a women who surmounted formidable ods to achieve extraordinary succes in business and politics. In this strikingly honest and candid accou... More

This title, part of the series Obstetrics and Gynecology in Perspective, focuses on a key topic in gynecology. Current management strategies are suggested. This volume draws on the work of specialists and reviews recent literature on the subject. (PB)... More

New Page 2 Rooted in the methods and practices of a 2,000 year old civilization, Ayurveda is one of the oldest systems of healing in the world. This book introduces you to the basic principles of an ancient Indian science whose aim is to keep the body healthy in order to bring tranquillity ... More

The use of alternative medicines, including herbal medicine and nutritional supplements, is on the rise. The usage of such alternative medications is usually in conjunction with conventional medicine. Now, with Herbal Medicinals as your guide, you can gain an understanding of herbal remedies and how... More

Essential guide to the therapeutic technique of shiatsu Principles of Shiatsu is an excellent overall guide, ideal for the beginner or student of this increasingly popular therapy. Chris Jarmey covers all aspects of Shiatsu -- the spiritual as well as the practical, concentrating on how the body wor... More

From alfalfa to ginseng to yellow dock, more than 100 entries are included, featuring historical backgrounds, popular and practical uses, folklore, and bibliographies. Herbal Medicine and Botanical Medical Fads also contains related listings and essays that range from alternative medicine to food pr... More

Osteoporosis is a major healthcare problem, affecting the lives of many individuals worldwide. In the UK alone, over 200,000 osteoporosis-related fractures occur annually - a figure that is set to increase as the population ages. Pharmacists see many patients with osteoporosis, and thus will benefit... More

Bring the many wonderful benefits of herbs into your life with this beautifully illustrated, accessible book on 88 herbs and their many purposes. Starting with Aloe Vera, used as a soothing agent for over 2,000 years, and ending with Yarrow, whose leaves can be added to salad and which was once call... More

Annals of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a new book series dedicated to the promotion of evidence-based TCM research. It features quality reports focusing on evidence-based training curriculum design, research methodology and original investigations of the quality, efficacy and safety of TCM for th... More

Materia Medica literally means that branch of medical science which relates to drugs and their curative properties. The efficacy of the different qualities of a drug or a medicine can be properly determined only after making reiterated experiments on healthy as well as on diseased persons. Besides b... More

In "Natural Minds" Thomas Polger advocates, and defends, the philosophical theory that mind equals brain -- that sensations are brain processes -- and in doing so brings the mind-brain identity theory back into the philosophical debate about consciousness. The version of identity theory that Polger ... More

Completely revised and updated, the 2002 PDR provides FDA-approved drug information on more than 4,000 prescription drugs (brand and generic names), over 2,000 full-color, actual-size photos of medicines for instant identification, and important data on over 250 drug manufacturers. New medicines, ne... More

The easy way to lose weight and stay slim -- with a free weight-loss CD included. Do you want to lose weight easily? Would you like to feel really happy with your body? Are you unable to lose those last 10 pounds? Are you a late night snacker? Do you find it hard to say no to second helpings? Do you... More