The Complete Book of Natural Pain Relief: Safe and Effective Self-Help for Everyday Aches and Pains

by Richard Thomas

Book Overview

More and more of us are looking for gentler, more natural ways of looking after our health and well-being. "The Complete Book of Natural Pain Relief" answers this need, and is an authoritative and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1552091686
• ISBN13: 9781552091685
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 10.4"

Customer Reviews

A must-own book for your home library!

Thomas' book IS a Complete Book of Natural Pain Relief! It's well-organized, includes gorgeous color photographs and helpful charts and most importantly, is succinctly written. It has TWO MAIN SECTIONS, "THE AILMENTS" and "THE THERAPIES". "THE AILMENTS" includes fourteen sections in a very helpful 'At A Glance' chart of them all listing the site/type of pain, the ailment, and page number for quick reference; and each ailment is discussed in appropriate detail. Some ailments have only a paragraph while other more serious ailments like Depression, have longer sections including remedies of: visualization, meditation, self-hypnosis, biofeedback, flower remedies, exercise, massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, creative arts, homeopathy, healing, nutritional and dietary therapy, herbal medicine, movement therapies, light and color therapies, and hydrotherapy. "THE THERAPIES" includes PHYSICAL THERAPIES: Naturopathy, Nutritional therapy, Electronic devices, Herbal medicine, Massage and Aromatherapy; MOVEMENT THERAPIES: Yoga, Tai Chi and Alexander Technique; PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIES: Self-hypnosis, Relaxation and Creative arts therapies; SUBTLE ENERGY THERAPIES: Acupressure, Reflexology, Homeopathy, Healing (including a favorite of mine, Reiki,) and Flower remedies; and lastly, OTHER EFFECTIVE THERAPIES: Acupuncture, Manipulation, Hypnotherapy and Counseling and psychotherapy. Thomas used a consultant, Peter Albright, M.D. in the writing of this book and Thomas' book is very encouraging for one to realize that WE can have a direct role in OUR health and healing and come to understand we don't have to "pop a pill" for every little ache. In my personal experience, I've learned superior nutrition, regular exercise (including a good balance and variety), maintaining an optimistic outlook and keeping in balance my mind, body and spirit help me get healthier day by day! You can do the same. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Soar!