Search Results: MEDICAL/Reference/Alternative Medicine from William Robertson

Foster City, CA: IDG Books, 1998. Paperback. Very Good. Very Good/-. Following the format of the well-known '..... For Dummies' series, this tells you everything you've ever wanted to know (and a few things you DIDN'T) about alternative/complimentary medicine. Amongst the treatments considered are, Chinese medicine; Ayurveda; Naturopathy; Homeopathy; Chiropractice; Osteopathy; Acupuncture; Massage therapy; Hypnosis; and Herbal medicine. The layout gives essential information, plus various tips and ancillary information in the form of sidebars, etc. A very informative and entertaining read for anyone interested in, or contemplaiting, alternative medical treatments. Contains 348 pages, 23 x 18.5cm. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Illustrated card covers in Very Good condition. Internally, Very Good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

Reno, NV: Health Quest Publications, 1994. Second Edition. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. Steinman, Terri. Fine/No Jacket. Ten of America's leading doctors and medical researchers show you how to extend the best years of your life and live to 120 and beyond! Beneath the somewhat 'tabloid' presentation, this volume contains some very interesting and well researched information on the human body and what can be done to extend its useful life-span. Packed full of details on minerals, nutrients, antioxidants, herbs, stimulants, hormones, etc, and how these can be beneficial in treating everything from hair & weight loss, to heart disease and strokes. Accessable read for the lay-person, but with a lot of science for those who understand it and need convincing. Contains 486 pages, 23.5 x 15.5cm, and illustrated throughout with b&w photos and line drawings. Illustrated, laminated boards in Fine condition. No dust jacket. Internally, Fine: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Looks, feels and smells… Read More

London: Dorling Kindersley, 1991. Paperback. Very Good. Very Good/-. From the Dorling Kindersley stable of 'how-to' books, comes this comprehensive guide to the use of massage for relaxation. Everything you need to know to utilize massage for health and well-being, all clearly illustrated by colour photography using real people. Chapters include, Body Profiles; Relaxation Techniques; Body Type Relaxation Programmes; Relieving Work-Related Stress; Releasing Key Tension Areas; Easing Emotional Stress; and A Glossary of Strokes. Includes full index and bibliography for further reading. Contains 128 pages, 27.5 x 21cms, illustrated throughout with colour photos. Pictorial card covers showing moderate wear, otherwise in good condition. Internally, Very Good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Looks like new inside.