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

Thomas, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1552091686 ISBN 13: 9781552091685

Publisher: Firefly Books, 1998

Synopsis

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 comprehensive guide to the many forms of natural pain relief that are currently available. It looks at how the body is affected by and copes with pain, advises on appropriate methods of pain relief, and offers guidelines on prevention of further pain.

- Ease pain the natural way with quick and effective techniques such as massage, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, herbalism, homeopathy, yoga, and meditation
- Discover the alternative therapies that can help bring relief from common ailments such as headaches and migraines, stress and emotional problems, colds and flu, and muscular injuries
- Clear illustrations guide you every step of the way, together with recipes and dosages tailored to specific ailments.
- Gives advice on when you should expect to see results -- and when to give up and try a different therapy! -- as well as clear warnings about symptoms that require medical attention.

About this title

About the Author

Richard Thomas is a member of the Guild of Health Writers and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine. His previous books include The Natural Way series and The Complete Family Guide to Alternative Medicine.

Peter Albright,M.D. has trained and practiced in both conventional and holistic medicine, and is the author of The Complete Book of Complementary Therapies.

From Booklist

This self-help guide to natural pain relief is a British import. Its low price belies its colorful and exceedingly attractive presentation of two dozen therapies and nearly 100 conditions to which the reader can apply them. The book begins with an overview of pain: how and why we feel it, its subjective nature, and the forms it takes (including psychological). This is followed by a 90-page section on ailments, accessed by its own table of contents organized mainly by pain location or by system. After a brief description of each ailment are listed several natural pain-relief options, ranging from reflexology, herbal medicine, and homeopathy to such movement therapies as yoga and tai chi. Yoga postures and reflexology or acupressure points, in particular, are often illustrated with color photographs. Sidebars and charts dot the text with additional information and cautions. Concluding each ailment discussion is a list of other possible therapies that may be sought from a qualified practitioner (e.g., acupuncture, hypnotherapy). Penny Spokes

About this edition

• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 1552091686
• ISBN 13: 9781552091685
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160