Encyclopedia of Complementary Medicine

This illustrated encyclopedia is a comprehensive guide to complementary therapies. Many conventional drugs treat only the symptoms of ailments and diseases - complementary remedies seek to treat the whole person, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually and, therefore, treating the underlying cause. These more natural methods of healing have no unpleasant side-effects. Most alternative therapies can be geared to meet the specific needs of an individual, restoring natural balance to body and mind. This guide should help readers to choose the right form of therapy from the many on offer, making it a useful source of family reference.