Larry Trivieri - Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide

Copyright 2002 by InnoVision Health Media, Inc.

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Second Edition

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CREDITS FOR THE SECOND EDITION

President: Rick Prill

Editor: Larry Trivieri, Jr., and John W. Anderson

Medical Advisors: Leon Chaitow, N.D., D.O., W. Lee Cowden, M.D., and Rima Laibow, M.D.

Writers: Larry Trivieri, Jr., and John W. Anderson

Contributing Editors: Gerri C. Borenstein, Ellen Cavalli, Russ DiCarlo, Elaine Gavalas, Lew Kahler, Tom Klaber, Richard Leviton, Blake More

Researcher: Louise Phelps

Production: Felipe Lujan-Bear

Design: Toni Tajima and Felipe Lujan-Bear

A special thanks to Natural Solutions , Blair Kellison of Traditional Medicinals and Veronica Randall of Celestial Arts for all their help in making this project a reality.

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CONTENTS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

T HIS BOOK IS intended as an educational tool to acquaint the reader with alternative methods for the maintenance of good health and the treatment of illness. The publisher hopes the book will enable the reader to improve his or her well-being and to better understand, assess, and choose the appropriate course of treatment for an illness or health condition.

Because the methods described in this book are, by definition, alternative methods, many of them have not been investigated and/or approved by any government or regulatory agency. National, state, and local laws vary regarding the use and application of many of the treatments that are discussed. Accordingly, this book should not be substituted for the advice and treatment of a physician or other licensed health-care professional, but rather should be used in conjunction with professional care. Pregnant women, in particular, are especially urged to consult with their physician before using any therapy.

All of the factual information in this book has been drawn from the scientific literature. To protect privacy, all patient names have been changed. Branded products and services discussed in the book are evaluated solely on the independent and direct experience of the health-care practitioners quoted. Reference to them does not imply an endorsement or superiority over other branded products and services, which may provide similar or superior results.

Your health is important. Use this book wisely. Discuss the alternative treatment options described herein with your doctor. Ultimately, you, the reader, must take full responsibility for your health and how you use this book. The publisher expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse effects resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

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EDITORIAL BOARD

Ed Arana, D.D.S., Co-founder and President of the American Academy of Biological Dentistry, Carmel Valley, California

Robert C. Atkins, M.D., Founder and Medical Director, The Atkins Center for Complementary Medicine, New York, New York

Rudolph M. Ballentine, M.D., Author; Board of Trustees, Medical Staff, Himalayan Institute; Director, Center for Holistic Medicine, Bronx, New York

Abram Ber, M.D., Founding Member, American Holistic Medical Association, Scottsdale, Arizona

Mark Blumenthal, Executive Director, American Botanical Council; Editor, HerbalGram , Austin, Texas

Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., Author of ten books, including Minding the Body, Mending the Mind ; Founder and President, Mind/Body Clinic, Boston, Massachusetts

David E. Bresler, Ph.D., L.Ac., Director, The Bresler Center, Santa Monica, California; Co-director, Academy for Guided Imagery, Mill Valley, California

Leon Chaitow, N.D., D.O., Editor, Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine; Author of over 60 books; Director, Nutrition and Health Research Associates, London, England

Emanuel Cheraskin, M.D., D.M.D., Editoral Board, Journal of Advancement in Medicine; Professor Emeritus, University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama

Deepak Chopra, M.D., Author of numerous books, including Ageless Body, Timeless Mind; Founder and Director, The Chopra Center for Well Being, La Jolla, California

Trevor Cook, Ph.D., D.I.Hom., President, United Kingdom Homeopathic Medical Association, Middlesex, England

W. Lee Cowden, M.D., Co-author of Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide to Cancer , Fort Worth, Texas

Samuel Epstein, M.D., Professor of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois

Alan R. Gaby, M.D., past President, American Holistic Medical Association, Seattle, Washington

Garry F. Gordon, M.D.(H.), Founder, American College of Advancement in Medicine; Founder and Director, Gordon Research, Inc., Payson, Arizona