The Unofficial Guide to Alternative Medicine

by Debra Fulghum Bruce and Harris H. McIlwain

Written by a health journalist who is also an experienced alternative medicine user, this book thoroughly guide readers through all the alternative medicine options. Includes a glossary and checklists.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0028625269
• ISBN13: 9780028625263
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 8.2" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

Excellent, Informative & Entertaining

What a fun resource on alternative treatments! I never knew the "downside" of herbs or other alternative treatments. The author gives both the positive and negative--help or hype--about the most commonly touted holistic treatments. I always thought herbs were ALL safe--because they are natural. Not so--and the author has scientific studies to back it up. Good for her! Also like the helpful sidebars on all pages--little known tips about complementary methods of staying well. Super!

for all people interested in holistic healing

I really liked the easytoread format of this book. there are special facts on tips in the margins of each page that are really helpful. this book is very comprehensive and describes herbs and vitamins in very thorough ways.

Factual book on what we must know before we use holistic med

Excellent book by Debra Fulghum Bruce! Written in her fresh, easy-to-read style, Bruce's book gives the TRUTH--and dispels the hype--about tons of alternative treatments. READ THIS BOOK before you take herbs, use alternative medicine practitioners, or toss your Rx away! It may SAVE YOUR LIFE! Bruce contends that some alternative treatments are excellent for reducing stress--which could stop illness. But as she says, when you have "the big stuff"--see your medical doctor. Herbs probably can't stop a cancer from growing! Trust in medicine--supplement with holistic treatments to reduce stress--make healthy lifestyle changes with diet & exercise. Brilliant book! Buy it.

The BEST Alternative Medicine book I've read--the truth

If you are thinking of using Alternative Medicine--herbs, Ayurvedic, Chiropractic, Chinese Medicine or mind/body therapies--you must know what they can REALLY DO--and the limitations of each. This book gives the TRUTH and HYPE. Totally changed the way I think about taking herbs--yes, some herbs can kill you; some herbs may enhance optimal health. KNOW the difference. This book will show you how to be discerning about what you put into your body. Superbly written--easy to understand--factual & helpful resource every family should have on their shelf.

The real truth about alternative medicine

After reading a number of alternative medicine books with so-called "star" or "name" authors in the last year, it was a pleasure to read a book that gives honest appraisals of differing methods of curing diseases and conditions. For once, there's no author trying to "sell" his theory, along with his vitamins, classes, whatever. Now I feel I know what to ask for when I visit the vitamin store, and I have some good questions to ask on doctor visits.