Prescription for Drug Alternatives: All-Natural Options for Better Health Without the Side Effects Paperback - 2008 - 1st Edition

The Ultimate Resource For Natural Alternatives To Prescription And Over-The-Counter Medications

"This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to take charge of his or her health. Read it to live long and well. "
--Hyla Cass, M.D., author of Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know about Nutrition

"An outstanding resource for comparing common pharmaceutical and holistic treatments."
--Ronald M. Lawrence, M.D., coauthor of Preventing Arthritis and The Miracle of MSM

"A must-read for every person who wants to achieve better health and avoid the dangers of synthetic medications. The authors do an exceptional job by telling you everything you need to know about getting well and how to use supplements correctly and safely."
--Suzy Cohen, R.Ph., author of The 24-Hour Pharmacist

James Balch and Mark Stengler, coauthors of the hugely successful Prescription for Natural Cures, and Robin Young Balch have teamed up to create the most comprehensive and up-to-date book available on natural alternatives to prescription medications. Prescription for Drug Alternatives provides natural, safe, and effective ways to treat a wide range of common ailments, including ADHD, allergies, anxiety, diabetes, depression, erectile dysfunction, eczema, glaucoma, heart disease, headaches, herpes, osteoporosis, PMS, and much more.

In this book, you'll find crucial facts about each health condition, and you'll read in-depth information not found in any other popular book, about the pros and cons of prescription and over-the-counter drugs compared with natural treatment alternatives ranging from diet and lifestyle changes to supplements and herbal medicines.

This indispensable guide gives you:

Clear, authoritative guidance on dietary changes, healing foods, and nutritional supplements as well as prescription and over-the-counter drugs

Down-to-earth coverage of each natural remedy along with dosage and safety considerations

Helpful appendixes of nutritional supplements and pharmaceuticals