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(22 reviews)Editorial Review: James Balch and Mark Stengler, coauthors of the hugely successful Prescription for Natural Cures, and Robin Young Balch have teamed up to create the most comprehensive and up-to-date book available on natural alternatives to prescription medications. The book provides natural, safe, and effective ways to treat a wide range of common ailments, including ADHD, allergies, diabetes, depression, erectile dysfunction, eczema, heart disease, headaches, and PMS. You’ll read in-depth information, not found in any other popular book, about the pros and cons of prescription and over-the-counter drugs compared with natural treatment alternatives ranging from diet and lifestyle changes to supplements and herbal medicines.
"This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to take charge of his or her health. Read it to live long and well. "
—Hyla Cass, M.D., author of Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know about Nutrition
"An outstanding resource for comparing common pharmaceutical and holistic treatments."
—Ronald M. Lawrence, M.D., coauthor of Preventing Arthritis and The Miracle of MSM
"A must-read for every person who wants to achieve better health and avoid the dangers of synthetic medications. The authors do an exceptional job by telling you everything you need to know about getting well and how to use supplements correctly and safely."
—Suzy Cohen, R.Ph., author of The 24-Hour Pharmacist
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2 of 2 found this review helpful:
There is a cure for reflux, 2008-05-01
I'm sure books like these are helpful. But what works for one won't work for all. When I was suffering and googling everything I could find on the Internet, I was desperate for an answer. My recommendation after all the time and money I spent? See a naturopath. The answer for me didn't lie in books or western medicine. A hypo-allergenic diet, a detox program, and some supplements to rebuild the lining of my gut - and 2 months later I had zero symptoms, was off the purple crack, thin, healthy, feeling great, and able to get pregnant - something I couldn't do while on reflux meds. So I feel your pain and want you to know there's hope!
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Very informative, 2007-07-12
It is very well written in simple language which is easily absorbed by the reader
18 of 18 found this review helpful:
Shockingly helpful to most patients ..., 2006-07-10
It is truly astonishing how many competent MDs treating acid reflux don't warn their patients of the dietary restrictions facing those who suffer from acid reflex. This applies not only to family doctors but incredibly ENTs! As such, patients are strongly advised to "understand their own bodies." All our bodies are different. Some patients will have strong negative reactions to chocolate. Others to orange juice. Some to red wine. Some to apple juice. To fix acid reflux problems - and it is almost always fixable - it is critical to understand what particular foods and beverages are causing it. This book will help properly identify.
10 of 10 found this review helpful:
don't buy this book - recipes NOT for acid reflux, 2006-07-08
Don't buy this book if you have acid reflux and want some helpful recipies. Many of the recipes include ingredients that most people with reflux CAN NOT have. You'll have more luck picking up a random cookbook and making changes yourself. Some of the general acid reflux info was OK, but since I bought it mainly for some good and easy recipes...total waste of money. It was pretty clear that the author just mindlessly slapped some stuff together and is not an expert in this area. Don't buy this book! I wish I hadn't.
5 of 5 found this review helpful:
Tell me what to eat if I have acid reflux, 2006-06-26
This is a wonderful book. It told me more than I thought it would. Just not what to eat but reason that this happens and what it can turn into. This was the best money I have spent in a long time. It also helped me with the Doctors visit and things I should have known already. Thanks a million.
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