The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Healing Remedies

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To meet public's demands for more and better information on alternative therapies, Element is adding a new volume to its popular illustrated health reference library.The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Healing Remedies provides a chapter on each of the eight major alternative ayurveda, aromatherapy, flower essences, Chinese herbal medicine, herbal medicine, vitamins and minerals, homeopathy and folk remedies. Written by experts in each field, this full-color illustrated book explains everything -- from the ailments the therapies treat to their effects. Each chapter includes practical, cultural and historical background, and up to 60 remedies per therapy. A glossary of terms, lists of contacts and further reading lists round out this essential guide to alternative medicine.Other features -- background information on the therapies-- descriptions of methods and techniques-- self-help advice-- explanatory photographic sequences-- advice for treatin