I just finished reading, The Alternative Medicine Cabinet – Hundreds of Ways to Take Charge of Your Health. Naturally, written by Kathy Gruver.
About The Alternative Medicine Cabinet:
Kathy Gruver earned her Doctorate as a Traditional Naturopath, her Masters in Natural Health and is pursuing her PhD. Gruver has been featured as an expert is publications such as Massage Magazine, Discover, First for Women, DermaScope Magazine, and Pacific Coast Business Times. She has written dozens of health and wellness articles and has appeared as a guest on over 30 radio shows covering topics such as back pain, mind/body medicine, healthy pregnancy, homeopathics, nutrition, and patient advocacy. Kathy has produced, directed and hosted an instructional massage DVD, Therapeutic Massage at Home; Learn to Rub People the RIGHT Way.
My Opinion:
I thought The Alternative Medicine Cabinet presented a nice overview of natural health information. There is a lot of information packed into this small book, so if you are looking for detailed information on one particular issue, this may not be the book for you. However, if you are just getting into more natural health alternatives this would be a great reference book. The author covers everything from cancer to massage to sleep and everything in between. One of the things I found most interesting in the book was the chapter on Bach Flower Essences. According to Gruver, “The essences work on the emotional state of the person, transforming the negative into positive.” I am definitely going to have to read more about that.
Each chapter in the book is short and to the point, but at the same time, provides you with enough information for you to determine if you want to pursue the subject in more detail. Additionally, at the end of the book, Gruver provides a “How to Stay Sick List” and a “How to Stay Well List”. I am thinking she may have been reading my mind when she wrote the “How to Stay Sick List”. This definitely brought my attention to the negative thought patterns I have and I will definitely try working on my “How to Stay Well List”.
You can find more information about the book and author at www.TheAlternativeMedicineCabinet.com as well as more helpful natural health information.
The book can be purchased here for 12.00.
Thanks for sharing about this book.
I agree, sounds like an excellent "intro" to alternative medicine and might make a nice gift for some of my older relatives. You know – the ones that have everything, including too many prescriptions!
Great review!
This looks like a book my husband and I would read. It nice to go the natural way ) Thanks for sharing.
Not a big reader but this sounds like something to "learn" about
funny that it would have a 'how to stay sick list' I like a sense of humour. sounds like it has lots of info
sounds like a good book
I might read this; I like using natural remedies.
I would love this! I always look for alternative methods first!