The Alternative Dictionary Of Symptoms And Cures

Dr Caroline Shreeve qualified as a doctor at St Mary's Paddington, and practiced for ten years in London and the Transkei. Her writing career began as assistant editor of Medicine and medical copy writer and consultant to the advertising agency of J. Walter Thompson. Dr Shreeve has written many articles on conventional and alternative approaches to medical problems and her books include The Premenstrual Syndrome - The 'Curse' that Can be Cured, Depression and Overcoming the Menopause Naturally. Once a staunch supporter of orthodox medicine, her interest in alternatives was stimulated by her husband, a hypnotherapist, and she now has a strong interest in promoting understanding between the two approaches to healing.

-An A-Z of symptoms and cures: from abscesses to zinc deficiency 
-Useful guidelines on more common ailments from the common cold to headaches and childhood illnesses 
-Practical information on major illnesses from cancer to heart disease 
-How your body works: why do you fall ill? 
-What are the choices in medical treatment today? What are the differences between orthodox and alternative methods? 
-A review of the whole spectrum of alternative medicine from the timeless remedies of the herbalist to the less well-known practices such as Iridology 
The Alternative Dictionary of Symptoms and Cures is an essential reference book for every home. In clear, layman's terms, Dr Caroline Shreeve provides the most comprehensive guide yet to orthodox and alternative approaches to medical problems and your health. Cross-referenced for easy use, practical and non-technical, this book gives invaluable information and advice for when you and your family are ill.

Dr Caroline Shreeve

A Comprehensive Guide to Diseases and Their Orthodox and Alternative Remedies

Increased health awareness means that more and more people are now looking for alternatives to the treatments offered by conventional medicine. 
 
In The Alternative Dictionary of Symptoms and Cures, Dr Caroline Shreeve describes and defines, in clear layman's terms, a wide range of disorders and their possible treaments, both orthodox and alternative. The way in which alternative therapists work and the philosophy underlying the therapies are clearly explained and the opportunities for combining alternative and conventional medicine are also examined, allowing the reader to make informed healthcare decisions. 
 
Easy to use with an A-Z of symptoms and conditions and cross-referenced sections on disorders and therapies, The Alternative Dictionary of Symptoms and Cures offers invaluable information and advice for when you or your family are ill.

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