From Publishers Weekly This dense volume attempts to provide a comprehensive picture of holistic alternativesAwhich include some of the world's oldest and most subtle medical traditionsAas well as a review of major physical complaints. Ivker (Sinus Survival), Anderson (Stress Power!) and Trivieri, a journalist with a specialty in holistic medicine, open with a sweeping definition of good health, in which they include such advantages as financial well-being. They provide a whirlwind tour of ideas for healing body, mind and spirit, including prayer, sex, laughter, meditation and affirmations. The bulk of the book consists of individual summaries of both conventional and holistic treatment options for common problems, from acne to diabetes. In their attempts to cover such vast territory, the authors are forced to give important issues short shrift. Cancer, for instance, receives only 18 pages; explanations of key alternative therapies from chiropractic to Ayurveda are relegated to the appendix and handled in one paragraph each. The book is carefully and intelligently written and serves well as a useful brief reference. However, its broad scope may force readers needing help with complex health issues to seek out more specialized volumes. (Oct.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Read more From Library Journal Ivker, president of the American Holistic Medical Association and a clinical instructor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and his coauthors, both holistic writers, provide a well-written, nicely designed guide to holistic healthcare. The first part of their book gives readers a self-test for assessing their well-being, while following chapters cover the fundamental tenets of holistic healthAthe integration of the body, mind, and spirit. In the second section, therapeutic options for treating over 60 common disease conditions are grouped in 16 categories. Nearly all disease entries include prevalence, anatomy and physiology, symptoms and diagnosis, risk factors and causes, conventional medical treatments, and holistic medical treatments. Especially useful are comparisons among similar ailments, such as colds, sinusitis, and allergies. Unlike many books on alternative or holistic medicine, this work does not aim to denigrate conventional medicine but takes a truly integrative approach, presenting the best of conventional and holistic therapies. Highly recommended.AValeria Long, Amberg Health Sciences Lib., Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, MI Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Read more See all Editorial Reviews
M**I
Very Helpful
This book was very helpful. It's a great reference to have at home. It has everything from colds, flu and sinusitis to arthritis, etc. If you are looking for a specific topic to go in depth, you will need a supplemental book. I found it to be even more helpful when I read it the 2nd time around.
M**C
Add to you SHTF library
Great book, I'm not a doctor and I don't play one on TV and I can understand this book. Must have when SHTF.
W**.
Something for my kid.
My daughter used my account to buy this. I have no idea why other than it's something she wanted. blah
P**M
Not what I thought it was
This book is not what I thought it is but I can donate it to a library.
B**N
If you buy only one book on holistic health, this is it!
In writing the web content for [...] I read most of the books on the market that provide an overview of holistic medicine. Dr. Ivker covers all dimensions of healing, and he also knows the pharmaceuticals that are prescribed for various ailments and advises on their effectiveness and side-effects. For our family's health questions, this is the book I continually return to. If I had to live with only three books on healthy living, this would be one of them--and the other two are specialized areas!
Trustpilot
1 month ago
5 days ago