The Encyclopedia of Alternative Health Care: The Complete Guide to Choices in Healing

by KristinOlsen (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1991

  $3.36

  More and more people are experiencing the healing power of alternative medicine, from hypnosis to homeopathy. This encyclopaedia and guide is designed to help the reader to take advantage of these increasingly popular therapies with confidence, by explaining the various new and ancient healing arts in precise and simple language. It deals with the facts, the risks, the rewards, the theory and the science behind them. Definitions and explanations of the different therapies are accompanied by advice on the most suitable for certain health conditions, how to find a qualified practitioner locally and what to ask about qualifications, licensing, treatment, philosophy and methods. The author is a journalist, health educator and private consultant.