The family encyclopedia of health - R Sharma

This reference book covers all aspects of health and provides both orthodox and alternative guidance for the whole family. Sharma combines modern medicine with traditional, Western with Eastern and orthodox with alternative, arriving at a comprehensive guide to health problems and their treatments. The simple, clear and easy-to-use layout with second colour ink throughout allows the reader to find advice on the best possible treatment for any given ailment. From infancy through to teens, adults and old age, this guide explains the issues and provides the solutions, including breakdowns of alternative therapies, diagnostic techniques and commonly used drugs, as well as over 200 photographs, illustrations and charts.;After describing the orthodox treatment, Sharma details the alternative procedures available. Alternatives include herbal and homeopathic remedies, yogic and Ayurvedic techniques, Tai Chi, biofeedback, nutritional and dietary adjustments, hypnosis, acupuncture, Shiatsu, Qi Gong, kinesiology, hydrotherapy, colour therapy, NLP and many more.