Prescription for Drug Alternatives: All-Natural Options for Better Health without the Side Effects

by James F. Balch, Mark Stengler, Robin Young-Balch

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780470183991
Publisher:	Turner Publishing Company
Publication date:	09/01/2008
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	504
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

James F. Balch, M.D., the coauthor of Prescription for Natural Cures and the first two editions of the landmark Prescription for Nutritional Healing, is one of the bestselling health book authors of all time. He has made numerous appearances on television and radio and lectures regularly around North America.

Mark Stengler, N.D., is a licensed naturopathic doctor, the coauthor of Prescription for Natural Cures, and an expert in nutrition, herbal therapy, vitamin therapy, homeopathy, and integrative medicine. He is the author of one of America's most popular newsletters, Bottom Line Natural Healing, and is an associate clinical professor at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine.

Robin Young Balch, N.D., an alternative healthcare provider for twenty years, is credentialed as a Master Chinese Herbalist and has expertise in aromatherapy, reflexology, acupressure, iridology, and Bach remedies.

Table of Contents

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction: How to Use this Book.

Part One: What You Need to Know about Pharmaceutical Drugs.

1. Drugs: The Good and the Bad.

2. Natural Medicine: A Necessity for Good Health.

Part Two: Pharmaceuticals and Their Natural Alternatives, Condition by Condition.

3. Acne Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

4. Allergy Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

5. Antacid and Reflux Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

6. Anxiety Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

7. Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

8. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

9. Blood Pressure Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

10. Cholesterol Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

11. Common Cold Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

12. Depression Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

13. Diabetes Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

14. Eczema Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

15. Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

16. Glaucoma Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

17. Headache Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

18. Herpes Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

19. Hypothyroid Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

20. Menopause Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

21. Obesity Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

22. Osteoarthritis Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

23. Osteoporosis Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

24. Premenstrual Syndrome Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

25. Prostate Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

Part Three: Resources.

A–Z List of Nutritional Supplements.

At-a-Glance List of Pharmaceuticals.

Commercial and Generic Names of Common Pharmaceuticals.

Glossary.

Holistic Doctor Associations.

Recommended Reading.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

"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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