Books : Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 615.5
EAN: 9781856054980
ISBN: 1856054985
Label: Bookmart Ltd
Manufacturer: Bookmart Ltd
Number Of Pages: 622
Publication Date: 1999-09
Publisher: Bookmart Ltd
Sales Rank: 1926004
Studio: Bookmart Ltd
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A guide and reference for the use of natural measures in the maintenance of good health and the prevention and treatment of disease. The text explains the principles of natural medicine and outlines application through safe and effective use of herbs, vitamins, minerals, diet and supplements.
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Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine weighs three pounds and nine ounces, has 946 pages, and is as informative as it is hefty. The authors are naturopathic doctors--they focus on promoting health and treating disease with nontoxic, natural therapies. Naturopathic medicine follows these seven principles: - Do no harm: use safe, effective, natural therapies.
- Nature has healing powers: the physician's job is to enhance the body's natural power to heal itself.
- Identify and treat the cause: find the cause, rather than just suppress the symptoms.
- Treat the whole person: administer to the patient's physical, mental/emotional, spiritual, and social sides.
- The physician is a teacher: educate and motivate patients to take more responsibility for their health.
- Prevention is the best cure: health-supporting life habits prevent disease.
- Establish health and wellness: increase the patient's positive physical and mental state.
This book shows you how to improve your health through a positive mental attitude, healthy lifestyle, health-promoting diet, and supplements, with plenty of practical tips. Learn disease prevention through enhancing key body systems. The bulk of the book details natural remedies for treating more than 70 ailments. Each includes symptoms, description, therapeutic considerations (with discussion of studies), and a treatment summary, including nutritional supplements and botanical (herbal) medicines. If you have a disease, this book will give you a valuable perspective on natural treatments. If you're well, it will give you many pointers for maintaining and enhancing your health. --Joan Price
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Kudos, N.D.s:
this book's 'page 4' & 'page 14' are perfect examples of 'naturopathy's antiscience M.O.' from their top echelon,
e.g., what I call "the epistemic conflation of a school of thought claiming to be scientific" -- but, actually NOT, per:
state that naturopathy is "science-based natural medicine" and that licensure involves being professionally competent in the "basic sciences" and "clinical sciences"; and, simultaneously, state that amongst naturopathy's central premises are:
a) "nature has healing powers (vis medicatrix naturae)" [vitalism{disguised/coded!!!}] and
b) spiritism [supernaturalism{explicit!!!}]
-- all under that 'professions-level science-based' label.
Yet, according to the AAAS [see [...] ](2007) -- that is, ACTUAL science:
"no aspect of science can address supernatural questions [p.020...] one reason that modern science has flourished since the seventeenth century is that it has limited itself to natural explanations alone [p.032]."
Yet, according to NCSE and NABT [see [...] ](1995) -- that is, ACTUAL science:
"science does not, in fact cannot, study, explain, or judge non-scientific issues or supernatural belief systems [like naturopathy!!!...] nonscientific notions such as [...naturopathy's!] vitalistic theory [...] cannot legitimately be taught, promoted, or condoned as science in the classroom."
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If you are looking for a book to help you take charge of your own health, this is it.
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This is a good read, but a little out-dated for those who are up to speed on the latest research in natural medicine.
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This book is written by two naturopathic doctors who founded Bastyr University in Seattle, WA. Bastyr one of the only accredited naturopathic medical schools in the USA. It is set up by medical problem and explains what and how much of a natural health product may be used to help heal the problem. It simply explains the alternatives that your doctor may not be aware of. A word of caution: Do not self-diagnos. Please see your doctor first to be diagnosed properly. This book is authentic and contains natural medicines that are as powerful as any prescription drugs! Before using anything in this book discuss its use with your physician. If you are taking any medications and use a natural product it could cause an adverse reaction. I highly recommend this book to everyone who wants to seek out the alternatives for a healthier life and lifestyle.
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I purchased an older version of this book and now plan to get the updated version. I am really impressed. The book is easy to read, has lots of great information, and answers many questions. It is easy to follow and I think a PLUS for any one who is interested in natural medicine. Too bad more conventional doctors don't have a copy of this book.
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