Cure

EVERYBODY'S GUIDE TO NATURE CURE

By Harry Benjamin, published by Thorsons, ISBN 0 7225 0703 8, 481 pages

This is a superb book. It is a thorough and comprehensive treatment of natural methods of building health, preventing illness and curing disease. The book starts with a clear exposition of the difference between the traditional natural methods of health care and the modern chemical based medical approach. Each topic is discussed in a simple forthright manner. Benjamin is an experienced author and has a clear style devoid of technical or mystical verbiage. A large portion of the book is concerned with simple ways that people can use to enhance their health. Children's ailments are covered and each "system" of the body has a chapter with Nature Cure advice as appropriate. There is a particularly useful chapter on Fever. Current medical attitudes mandate that fever be suppressed - Nature Cure holds that fever is a method that the body uses to cleanse itself of toxins. The discussion is clear and the reader can decide for themselves.

This is an important book. It compares with "Philosophy of Natural Therapeutics", by Henry Lindlahr, but is simpler to understand. It is a "must" for those interested in the natural treatment of illness and for the cultivation of health.

I am not an historian, but I have been interested in history for most of my life, especially historical aspects of Christianity. My professional background is in psychology, and I have taught on the college level for thirty-two years. It is very apparent that Nancy Hardesty thoroughly researched the subject and has sifted through scores of original documents to get to the fascinating stories of the individuals involved in the Christian healing movements of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Hardesty is careful to state at the outset that her book is not about faith healers, such as those seen on TV and those who conduct large crusades across the country today. I did find the biographical sketches of the men and women who were part of this movement to be at time deeply inspirational, surprising, unusual, controversial, and necessary to my understanding of it. For instance, it was important for me to learn that these individuals were part of a time in history when many had a primarily negative attitude toward doctors and medicine--many people were hurt or died as a result of so-called "doctors" and their practice of "medicine." Ignorance and quackery mixed with drugs, poisons, and other unhelpful treatments left many hopeless with their physical ailments. In short, the medical profession today is much different than it was during the time when the healing movement got underway in Europe and America. The information in the book proved very helpful in my own understanding of the origins of pentecostal and holiness healing movements and why they were so powerful and controversial. The last chapter is a provocative exploration of some of the newest medical experiments which suggest that faith, prayer, religion, and community are positively correlated with healing. As a child growing up in a very conservative and non-pentecostal Christian church, I was taught to be fearful and very suspect of "those types of people and churches--the so-called 'holy rollers'." The information in the book has enabled me to put my own religious upbringing in more of an historical context, and in doing so, I believe I have become more understanding and tolerant of those who have had different spiritual experiences than I have had. Quite unexpectedly, on some pages I found myself marveling at the faith of the individuals discussed and on other pages questioning my own level of faith and my trust in God.

A well written book that provides a fresh look at the hot topic of medical malpractice. Dr. Williams offers his insider's opinion of why the current system does not work and explains in detail what can be done to change it.

Folk Remedies From Around the World provides folk remedies not from solely American sources, but from folk cultures around the world, offering something different to those interested in more than Western medicine alone. Some of the comments and information may prove controversial to many - such as the comments against chemotherapy for treating cancer - but the remedies are specific and useful.

I was AMAZED to read the real story of of the practices of the American Medical Association. From Cure To Tyranny is full of insightful information for the average person to make wise and informed choices regarding their own health care. The book enlightened me to my personal responsibility and choices for my own health care. It is full of ideas and information on prevention and direction for self-care. It is astonishing to read about what we're not being told by the FDA which will affect our health and well-being. Dr. Schlosser has decades of experience in health care and clearly communicates on usually "cloudy" subjects. From Cure To Tyranny would bring HUGE BENEFIT to anyone concerned about their present and long-term health.

This is the best work of American fiction writtenin the last ten years. An evocative and skillful work, careful and sage. Deserves to be read.

This is a wonderful book. It clearly addresses topics and makes it easily understood. I will recommend this book to many of my friends and vets in my area and I do plan on purchasing additional copies as gifts.

This book has two sections. The first explains the different methods of touch therapy, from chiropractic to massage to energy healing. The second part lists common maladies and recommends different techniques to use for them. It's great reading for anyone who wants to "think outside the box"!

I have several "home remedy" books, but this is the most clear and concise. It's very easy to use and follow (not a lot of unnecessary technical information), and it covers everything from anal fissures and bad breath to varicose veins and warts. I refer to it almost daily.

It is such a relief to have an up-to-date book about diabetes that's readable and understandable. It answers so many questions that my doctors don't have time to answer, and it gives me so much information on issues I never even thought about! Thank you, Dr. Alterman