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DESCRIPTION: Dr. Ronald Hoffman and Dr. Barry Fox, two of the nation's top experts on natural and alternative therapies, have teamed up to present the very best that complementary and alternative medicine has to offer. Did you know that: the herb valerian may alleviate anxiety without causing drowsiness? homeopathy may clear nasal congestion as effectively as prescription nasal drops? cinnamon may help control blood sugar, but the trace mineral chromium may work even better? acupuncture may enhance the effectiveness of a common pain reliever for osteoarthritis?What distinguishes these from other natural and alternative therapies is that they actually work. Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Fox have screened and evaluated hundreds of remedies to identify those that are scientifically proven to be effective for specific health concerns. Their exclusive one to five-star rating system allows readers to review and compare remedies at a glance to try those of their choosing with confidence. No other book of natural and alternative treatments has used such rigorous scientific standards to determine which treatments are worthy of recommendation. About the Authors Ronald Hoffman, MD, is medical director of the Hoffman Center, one of New York City's peeminent complementary medical care facilities. He is the author of several books and the host of Health Talk, a 2-hour radio program that airs on WOR in New York City and network affiliates throughout the country. Barry Fox, PhD, is the author and coauthor of numerous books, including the New York Times bestseller The Arthritis Cure. He serves as chair on the Consumer Advisory Council of the American Nutraceutical Association and editor-in-chief of Nutraceutical Report an online health journal. He has made more than 200 guest appearances on national and regional television and radio. "Alternative Cures that Really Work: They've Passed Scientific Scrutiny - Now Discover what these Proven Remedies Can do for You" by Ronald Hoffman and Barry Fox - 400 page Paperback

DESCRIPTION: From the trusted authors of the "People?s Pharmacy" syndicated newspaper column comes an essential reference that empowers readers to make intelligent, informed choices from among the array of treatment options such as home remedies, herbal and nutritional supplements, and prescription and over-the-counter drugs available todayWe can read the newspaper for candid restaurant or movie reviews or consult Consumer Reports for an impartial analysis of the best buys on toasters or automobiles. But where can we find objective evaluations of popular treatments for conditions like arthritis, high cholesterol, and migraines?Joe and Teresa Graedon, the best-selling authors of The People?s Pharmacy, will fill the void with a comprehensive new reference that presents all the information readers need to become savvy health-care consumers. The book offers: best-choice treatments for 50 medical conditions from allergies, asthma, and heartburn to high blood pressure and osteoporosis a remedy ratings guide to compare the effectiveness and affordability of various treatment options compelling new information on the potential dangers of generic drugsFeaturing a list of the authors? must-have remedies and organized alphabetically by condition for fast, easy access, this trustworthy, practical guide should find a sizable and grateful audience. About the Authors JOE GRAEDON, MS, pharmacologist, and TERESA GRAEDON, PhD, medical anthropologist, are authors of the nationally syndicated newspaper column "The People?s Pharmacy." Between them, they have written many books, including the New York Times bestseller The People?s Pharmacy. They also host a syndicated radio show of the same name. They reside in Durham, North Carolina. "Best Choices from the People's Pharmacy" by Joe and Teresa Graedon - 432 page Hardcover

DESCRIPTION: The ultimate guide to using food as medicine from the Nutrition expert for the Today Show, Joy Bauer. Nutritional healing has gone mainstream and researchers at top universities are publishing studies that show how the right foods can help prevent, manage, and sometimes entirely reverse the defining symptoms of a wide range of health issues. Whether it's unwanted pounds or high blood sugar, mood swings or digestive trouble, the cure can be what you eat every day. Now Joy Bauer, a nutrition consultant to celebrities from actors to gold-medal winning athletes, explains exactly what to eat to lower high cholesterol and blood pressure, improve skin tone, sharpen memory, sleep better, and take charge of PMS, arthritis, and more. Each chapter focuses on one of the many conditions that drive people to seek Joy's professional help and simulates a personal consultation. Readers walk away with up-to-the-minute, scientifically researched recommendations on particular foods to seek out and which ones to avoid, plus grocery lists, meal plans, recipes, and supplement recommendations presented in easy-to-follow 4-step prescriptive plans. "Joy Bauer's Food Cures: Treat Common Health Concerns, Look Younger & Live Longer" by Joy Bauer and Carol Svec - 512 page Paperback

DESCRIPTION: Supplement solutions to a wide variety of health problems make this comprehensive, easy-to-use reference an indispensable addition to every home self-care library. The evidence is in and Herbal and nutritional supplements have the therapeutic power to help treat and prevent disease. But how does someone know which ones to take and in what amounts? The answers can be found in this authoritative reference, which presents the best supplements to prevent or heal more than 100 common health problems. Every recommendation in this book has undergone thorough medical review by two respected physicians who specialize in complementary and alternative therapies. In addition to precise dosage instructions, the authors provide vital information on contraindications and potential interactions with medications, foods, and other supplements; examine the science and skepticism behind controversial supplements such as bee pollen, creatine, DHEA, and vitamin E; and warn about conditions for which readers should seek professional medical care before self-treating. About the Authors ROBERT A. SCHULMAN, MD, is clinical assistant professor of rehabilitation medicine at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and the assistant attending psychiatrist at the New York Cornell Medical Center. He also maintains a private practice in New York City, and his articles have appeared widely in medical journals. CAROLYN DEAN, MD, ND, is a physician and certified dietitian-nutritionist specializing in the combined practice of medicine and nutrition. She collaborates with Andrew Weil, MD, on a monthly column called "Ask the Experts" in Natural Health magazine. She lives in New York City. "Solve it with Supplements: The Best Herbal and Nutritional Supplements to Help Prevent and Heal More than 100 Common Health Problems" by Robert Schulman and Carolyn Dean - 672 page Paperback

DESCRIPTION: This encyclopedia is among the latest additions to the rapidly growing collection of consumer health books on alternative medicine. But as the full title indicates, this well-illustrated work is not a compendium of unusual remedies but rather a resource about an approach that combines both conventional and alternative practices, a method often termed "integrative medicine." With contributions from a team of health-care professionals, mostly from the Center for Integrative Medicine at Duke University, the encyclopedia starts with brief but helpful preliminary chapters describing the integrative-medicine approach. Following this, part 1 includes 15 anatomically or systemically organized chapters (for example, "Eyes", "Respiratory System"), each containing 8 to 23 articles on individual health conditions. Articles are concise, and each includes a description of the condition, its causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatments from both conventional and nonconventional perspectives. Part 2 consists of six chapters (for example, "The Natural World", "Energy Therapy"), each with 8 to 16 articles describing specific alternative therapies. Here the reader learns about well-known practices, like acupuncture, and some exotic ones, like chakra balancing, all associated with the "Scale of Evidence," a tool for assessing safety and effectiveness. Increasingly the trend in health care is away from a disease-oriented, physician and technology centered model toward a wellness-oriented, patient centered approach that combines alternative healing therapies with conventional medicine. Nowhere is this holistic philosophy of healing practiced at a higher level than at the Duke Center for Integrative Medicine (DCIM). This medical reference, with hundreds of full-color images, is the most authoritative and comprehensive ever published on integrative care. "The Duke Encyclopedia of New Medicine: Conventional and Alternative Medicine for All Ages" by The Duke Center for Integrative Medicine, et al. - 640 page Hardcover