Naturopathy Books

I echo R. Deal's review sentiments and have a few things to add:

1. Do the entire program with a partner at home! If your spouse or s.o. is eating pizza and Cheetos while you're eating raw veggies and drinking sprouted barley water, it's going to be hard.
2. It can be expensive. When I did the 21 day program, I spent over $400 on the list of things to get just to get started. However, that was eating for two replacing the normal food budget in addition to not eating out. Think big picture.
3. The first few days while my body was exorcising the toxins, I was a real grump and had a constant headache. Once I made it past that hurdle, I felt great. Once I finished the program, I felt amazing.
4. Don't use this as a weight loss method. One of the lamest reviews on this book, from hungrylady or whatever her name was, I believe was way off base. This is a cleansing program as well as a way to learn what foods do to your body and how you can make improvements in diet after the program is over.
5. Use the whole 21 day program if you have the time and are not traveling. Slow down, be methodical, be thoughtful and it will be a great experience.

I also recommend doing two colon-blows at your local colonic house. Once in the first week to help with the toxin evacuation and once at the end of the program. Talk about feeling cleansed.

This book outlines a diet that is a huge waste of time. The diet is impractical, the sections are poorly organized, the shopping lists are worthless (they omit many items needed for meals) and the premise of the whole process is based on pseudo-science and new age mumbo-jumbo. You'd be better off going on a strict, vegan, no protein, no carb diet for three weeks than trying to adhere to this crazy diet! The weight loss experienced by this diet would be due solely to the lower caloric intake and have nothing to do a some 'magical' combinations of 'problem foods' that you have avoided. Of course, my 'problem food' combination is a big mac, french fries and a milkshake -- so maybe it does help???

My wife and I have done this cleanse for five years now and will be soon starting for the sixth year. We do it in Jan/Feb every year as a way to recouperate from the holidays and kick-off the year feeling great. As others mention in their reviews, after only 21 days, I feel completely different, lighter (a by product of the cleanse is that you can lose significant weight - a lot of it is water weight which your body usually retains so it can "flush" out the toxins that comes from eating commerically packaged food so a portion of the weight loss comes from the fact that as your body sheds the water when all you eat are organic foods, drink filtered water and no garbage - alcohol, refined sugar, packaged foods, etc.), your skin truly does glow, more energy, and an all-around feeling of well-being. About 20 co-workers have incorporated this into their lives and many friends have also done it simply by seeing the effect it has on me (my wife and I don't really evangalize it among our friends/family). This is one of the only times I've talked the cleanse diet up in public. Yes it's a bit time consuming as you make most of the food from scratch but that's the whole point. For three weeks, you hit the pause button on your normal intake of food, and shift your daily consumption routines and get really aware and focused on what you put into your body. Really convienent food tends not to be very good for... which shouldn't be news to anybody. Those who are lazy and have no will power will not enjoy or complete this relatively short but highly effective regime.

This book outlines a diet that is a huge waste of time. The diet is impractical, the sections are poorly organized, the shopping lists are worthless (they omit many items needed for meals) and the premise of the whole process is based on pseudo-science and new age mumbo-jumbo. You'd be better off going on a strict, vegan, no protein, no carb diet for three weeks than trying to adhere to this crazy diet! The weight loss experienced by this diet would be due solely to the lower caloric intake and have nothing to do a some 'magical' combinations of 'problem foods' that you have avoided. Of course, my 'problem food' combination is a big mac, french fries and a milkshake -- so maybe it does help???

I've used this book's detox programme twice, once six years ago and once this month, September 2004. I've found it really effective. The first time I did it I felt great, plus I lost 16 pounds and 2 inches off my waist, and kept it there for 4 years! So I recently detoxed again because I do like cookies etc! It worked well again. I found the book's format was very readable, and the articles for each day were interesting. For the daily menus during the 21 day prgramme, I would have preferred it presented more in simple lists and tables, not so many wordy paragraphs. I had to search for the information and write up my own schedule and shopping lists. But that's not much work, and if you really want the detox to succeed, it's worth that effort. Very good; reccomended.

I use this book often.

Of course, acupuncture and herbs are very important.

However, trying to find and correct the underlying cause is what seperates a practioner from the "master".

Since I am no master, I take all the help I can!

I use this book to make diet recommendations/changes.

The stories of the individual herbs are FANTASTIC! Instead of memorizing "pingying", its far easier remembering the stories! (like the chinese do!)

I wish they had more stories of the individual herbs/foods, however its still a great book to use as a reference!

(Written by Monica)
I enjoy learning about alternative healing methods. I also like to impliment what I learn.
A lot of the things in this books are very interesting, but for me, were far from practical.

This book by Henry Lu is, by far, the most comprehensive to date. This book included a discussion on Chinese medical theory. For any practicioner of Chinese Medicine, these are wasted pages. For those unfamiliar with Chinese Medicine, this section may be helpful (though I would recommend other sources for a better discussion). I found Henry Lu's numberical weighting of symptoms to diagnose a condition to be confusing and ultimately not helpful. While I liked the section for specific ailments and their dietary recommendations, they are not organized in alphabetical order so that finding what you are looking for is very frustrating. The section on the stories behind the herbs is great and helps them stick in your mind - a nice resource for those who need to memorize the herbs for classes or practice. Overall, this book has a lot of great information that hasn't been presented before, but the poor organization really cuts into it's usefulness when picking it up off the shelf to quickly gather information. Definitely not a "handbook", but pretty good price for the information - if you are willing to pour through it.

As a student of TCM, I would argue that this book is in no way comprehensive, and shouldn't be looked at as a manual or a text book. Instead, we have an interesting read about some of the patterns, and the various dietary and herbal cures out there for them. I found the stories behind the herbs a real pleasure to read, and the food cures for disease patterns was fairly enlightening.

That said, this book will be virtually useless to a non-practitioner, and it certainly won't be replacing my Bensky or my Wiseman texts any time soon. It is acu-candy, pure and simple.

Although this book has a lot of good information, it will take you awhile to find what you need. It is poorly organized and sometimes wordy. While at first the books unique size and silky appearance are alluring, the book is heavy, does not fit well in my bookshelf and the shiny pages can make it difficult to read.

I have several of Dr. Whitaker's books, but think that this is the best one, because it gives a more complete overview of his medical philosophy. Very Useful.

while I have not read the book, I do subscribe to his newsletters for $80 a year. I wonder if most or all of the same info. is in the book as the newsletters. In the newsletters he tells you to buy his vitamins and herbs with a strange name, from his store, at elevated prices such as nicain which he names Niasafe and charges a lot more than regular niacin at the drug store or vitamin store. He never mentions regular brand names of supplements that are probably totally acceptable and a lot cheaper. so while I have not read the book, the info. in the newsletters is ok but there is a lot of info. that I know about that he never mentioned. If I have to subscribe for another year to get more info. that I have not yet gotten, I wonder if it is in this book.

(This is the book before Natural Cures)

I like this book because Dr. Julian Whitaker explains everything you need to be healthy. Most other books address on some of the problems and even then give you generalies on what to do. Dr. Whitaker give you the specifics for everything from what should be in you Multi Suppliment to what specific product with help you with high blood pressure. This the first on only book on natural healing.

All good health books should tell you to involve you health care provider on all descion regarding you your health weather it be drugs, surgeries, or natural paths. This is great advice and Dr. Whitaker is no different, giving you four warnis to check with you doctor and decuss thing with them before you get off you medication or start his program. You have to respect that. Your health is a partnership between doctor and patient.

Dr. Whitaker is a medical doctor who for years wondered why the path the most people took to health (drugs and surgery) we not getting patients well, they seemed to be better. This idea lead the good Doctor to leard and develop natural plans for for getting healthy and staying that way. He want long term result, not short term.

Understanding this, Dr Whitaker is on the for front of this movement toward health.

The book is separated into three separate parts.

Part 1 Real Healthcare Reform- theis discribes the problem with our healthcare system in the US (with our the parania) giving its problems, pitfall, and failings. Here he also gives his wellness program completing it in seven steps, which include;
Step 1: Adopt a healthy life style
Step 2: Become More Active
Step 3: Take a Muliple Supliment- Mineral Formula (he actually gives
you the formula that works best)
Step 4: Take extra antioxident Nutrients
Step 5: Take Magnesium and Potassium
Step 6: Take Omega 3 Oil Supplement
Step 7: Eat low fat, High complex carbohydrate diet.

Besides just giveing you the recomindations for this, he give you plenty of information as to what to take, how much, and why it is so go for you. This is a plus in my book.

Part 2 Building Optimal Health- Dr. Whitaker give practical advice on:
1. Enhancincing digestion and Elimination
2. Enhancing Detoxification
3. Enhancing Brain Power
4. Enhancing Adrenal Function
5. Enhancing Imune Function
6. Enhancing Weight Loss

Each are need for improving you health. I personally have not been sick and my health has been good since my first reading of the book.

Part 3 Specific Health Concerns- These are very specific down to product name and the proper dosages.

He explains the most popular deseases from Acne to Varicose Veins
in detail. This is my most used part of the book.

This book is great for any one who wants to get health, be healthy or stay healthy in a strait forward and concise manor. He explains everything including why somethings are bad and others are good with specific information. He does this with out being an alarmist or out of paranoia. Great for Beginner, expert, health care provider, student or patient.

This book remains planted on my desk, not my bookshelf for easy use. It is an invaluable tool in my health care needs from reducing Cholestrol to maintain good blood pressure, and reducing sugar level. I even give some of its information to friends and family.

Everyone should read this book BEFORE they see the doctor.

Definately worth the $15.00

Dr. Whitaker is nothing but a quack! My mother has been following his regimen for years to help treat her rhuematoid arthritis and other ailments, but we discovered that the vitamins that he produces are dangerous! My mother took a daily dose (her first one) of the vision-helping vitamins and proceeding to throw up blood for several hours! I don't know who this guy thinks he is, but he is certainly not one to be trusted!

This review is being written by a patient of Whitaker Wellnes
Institute, a subscriber, and a customer. Dr. Whitaker has revised most of his books except for this one. After Tens in print this book is ready for Revision and Expansion. Buy it used if you must have a copy. Then wait for the revision.

An inspirational book that takes you on an insightful journey into the cultural world and history of incense-what can be described as the most spiritual way people use plants. As an Osteopathic medical student, I am intrigued by the exploration of raw, natural plant incenses as medicine. The implications for the role of incense in integrative medicine practices are absolutely fascinating. This book reminds me how nature can really be a great guide to healing. Additional helpful information on individual plants supports you in creating your own incense experience. The lists of plants and their properties are handy for checking what feels right to use for a given purpose. Whether choosing a scent to simply perfume the house or to deepen meditation, connection, and spiritual presence, this book is truly the ultimate guide. As a lover of incense, the book gave me new insights into the potential for the use of raw plants in my own practice with incense. This book is a must read for anyone who loves incense, and wants to appreciate its rich potential even more.

Kerry Hughes writes from the perspective of an ethnobotanist as her private interviewing reveals, but she also includes a lot of interesting information from a spiritual perspective. I appreciated that she included incense practices from numerous cultures, not just Eastern philosophies as do many other books on the subject of incense. More plants could have been discussed to qualify this as a "bible", but she highlights the major ones from key cultures. There is some repetition in the book that could have been edited out, and it may be more of a reference book than a comprehensive review of the subject matter, but I still recommend it. I very much liked the link she makes between plants, fragrance and spirituality, and she includes practical ways to incorporate incense into daily practice to bridge the separation between nature and human beings.

I really love how the author blended the esoteric with hard science in The Incense Bible. If you are looking for a woo-woo book, this is not it. Instead it is a carefully researched and well-documented journey of the sense of smell, the spirit of fragrance/incense and the history and science behind it. Ms. Hughes knows how to walk that fine line between science and spirituality and as I went through the book, I began to regard my sense of smell as sacred and sensuous, and yet I am also grateful to learn about how it can transport me to another place and time so readily.

In reading the book, I also felt the author's knowledge and love of the plants that give us the remarkable aromas of incense and I appreciate how she presented the big picture, walking us through various uses for individual fragrances. I have ordered this book to give to a couple of friends of mine who run a Yoga studio, so that they can decide on the perfect blend for their classes. The Incense Bible makes me realize a strong truth, which is we live in a world that offers many gifts - and the sense of smell and the many different moods of incense is certainly one of them. Thank you!

This book has a beautiful underlying intention, to introduce its reader to the dynamics of our underestimated sense of smell. All five senses can be used as tools to feed our soul. When we put healthy tasty food in our mouths and paint our walls colors that are pleasing, we are nourished, inspired, and perhaps more complete feeling. This book presents the 'health food' for our nose- a mysterious tool, at least in my own experience that is easy to use only accidentally. As smell has historically been explored before by many different cultures, the author proficiently unites ideas and uses of incense, ultimately suggesting modern application of sacred rituals.

The importance and use of smell, as I have gathered after reading this book, could be a missing link that encourages ceremony and sacredness in a time that lacks both. If not that, at least by becoming more aware of our senses, we can be more conscious of our environment- thus more in the present.

Incense, as Hughes states the preface of her book, is a vast topic to cover in just one book. This well researched, thoughtful book, however, upholds its aim in an efficient and useful manner. I was happy to discover such an author promoting understanding and applications of our environment and how closely connected we really are to it.

This book is not a comprehensive or authoritative work about incense as the title would suggest and one gets the definite impression that the author only has a basic and superficial knowledge about incense.The book hardly discusses the metaphysical properties of incense and only deals with a few types of incense,leaving out many of the popular types and brands of incense.The book is also not well illustrated.

SHE TALKS ABOUT Siberian Ginseng, THIS IS NOT A real Ginseng! See does not even mention Shepherd's Purse as A way to stop periods, I hate it when a person like this one never actually does her own research. She mentions of mixing herbs together that should not be mixed. NO warnings for herb drug reactions. She speaks of using Black Cohosh (causes liver damage), wild yam root which does nothing, and St. John's Wort all at once. St. John's wort MUST BE TAKEN WITH CAUTION. DO NOT TAKE IT WITH DRUGS! IT can make matters worse. Newer books would be a far better choice Such as "National Geographic DesK Reference to Nature's Medicine" AND PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO "HERBS DEMYSTFIED!!!" This Woman's book Should be used to start a campfire with.

if you buy just one menopause book, this is THE one to get. The Herbal Menopause Book includes much good information not only about the herbs and formula combinations but includes a wealth of knowledge on the entire process of menopause. Amanda simply yet thoroughly explains the transformation womens bodies undergo during this incredible time of life. Sound nutritional advise and "wise food choices" are listed under each condition. Amanda also dedicates a whole chapter to the issue of HRT, and how to come off it safely with the use of herbal medicine. The book is not just an herbal - it is filled with widsom and wit all underscored by Amanda's flair for empowering women of all types and ages.

Amanda McQuade Crawford offers practical information for women in all stages of menopause. Ms. Crawford's degree in phytotherapy from Britain's School of Herbal Medicine and her membership in the prestigious National Institue of Medical Herbalists, in the UK serves her well as she guides her readers through the complexities of menopause. The blend of herbal wisdom and reputable scientific data contained in Ms. McQuade Crawford's writings will serve all women to find relief and to better cope with their symptoms. Introduce this book to your Gynecological doc!

This book is truly inspiring. I have used Ms. McQuade Crawford's book for years as a reference for myself, my family, friends, colleagues, and clients. Filled with humor, insight, good science, and years of practical herbal knowledge and application, The Herbal Menopause Book helped me and will help you to understand the physical and emotional complexity of menopause. This is a terrific book to introduce the concept of wholistic therapy to both the novice and the experienced healthcare provider. Some may be put off by her light tone, but you get the feeling she really loves what she does, which is helping women. Why bother with health fads when there are qualified herbalists like Ms. McQuade Crawford, and indispensable books like this one.

if you buy just one menopause book, this is THE one to get. The Herbal Menopause Book includes much good information not only about the herbs and formula combinations but includes a wealth of knowledge on the entire process of menopause. Amanda simply yet thoroughly explains the transformation womens bodies undergo during this incredible time of life. Sound nutritional advise and "wise food choices" are listed under each condition. Amanda also dedicates a whole chapter to the issue of HRT, and how to come off it safely with the use of herbal medicine. The book is not just an herbal - it is filled with widsom and wit all underscored by Amanda's flair for empowering women of all types and ages.

This book calls itself the "bible," and is listed under alternative health, but succeeds only in listing "cures" and remedies that have plagued Americans since they first started believing that everything has a cure. Read "Forget The Cures, Find The Cause," instead, and begin there before going to the "bible" on herbs and vitamins.

This is an excellent reference, written by a competent and unbiased MD. Though the source material is going on 6 years old in a field of daily change, this is an excellent (and inexpensive) starting point. For what it's worth, all of the material (now updated) with extra entries is now online via a link on the principal author's website [...].

Personally I enjoy holding and folding real books more than gazing into CRTs for the kind of study this material requires. For what it's worth all of the References for the older book and updated material are included in the online version. (Some earlier reviewers were quite affected by the omission of References in the print edition.)

What I liked about this text was its level of granularity. By this I mean, it wasn't too fine as you might find in a medical text, nor was it too coarse as you find in so many second hand texts these days. By second hand texts I mean books that are restatements of other books (rarely including the rigorous primary source material searches/reviews as the author did in this case). Thumbs way up!!!

This book, theoretically, presents a compilation of the results of research studies carried out on a variety of natural substances. The simple idea of offering an assemblage of objective material resulting from investigative research is solid enough; the individual can then draw his or her own conclusions.

The problem is the lack of research credentials. The authors states that the references are not included in the edition because of their magnitude, but can be accesed online, or by a mail request. I found neither route viable. At the Website, I found that only a very few references were available for perusal. I sent an e-mail asking for clarification, and received no response. I sent another to the e-mail address given for the mailing request, and received the same silence.

These research studies are the driving force of this text, the whole backbone of the project. If the source material is not accessible, this work loses its professed value. Moreover, when did reference citations become discretionary? If background material is quoted, an available listing of that information bank is obligatory; if their inclusion creates a heftiness problem, perhaps a strength-training program should be an advised prerequsite for potential buyers.

This book is a must have for any serious student, patient, and doctors(yes please}
With over 50 books on nutrition,health etc. in my collection this is often the one I reach for first.Value for money. Highly recommended.

While the information in the book is (supposedely) backed by a number of clinical studies, the references aren't included. The book notes that "so many" references were used that you must access them through a web site, which is no longer valid, making the material virtually useless when trying to compile a referenced piece. The administrator of the web site offered no explanation or apology (or any way to access the numerous references used). For that reason, I would NOT recommend this book. There are plenty of other resources on natural medicine that include their clincal references in the book.

If anyone is looking for a Christian book that contains about God's Health Plans, this is the book to read. It just doesn't cover fruits and vegetables, but on life itself, including stress, chiropractor, loving others and most of all, becoming a healthier person to live up to the age of 125! Get this book, you will be glad you bought it.

Talk about POSSIBILITY LIVING! Can anyone imagine being a part of The Crystal Cathedral Ministries from its inception to the present day!?! I would say it was a God designed education and experience. I'd pay millions to have Dr. Robert H. Schuller and Dr. Arvella Schuller as my own personal mentors and teachers! Robert A. Schuller's ministry has blessed my life. Not only are his books thought provoking and insightful; they provide the reader with practical advise for living their best life. Thank YOU for dedicating your life to HIS service.

I don't think either of the author's have the authority to speak for God use the name of God as the title of their book. I think they should show God the proper respect. I think they should have called it by its correct name, "Robert Anthony and Dr. Douglas Di Sienna's Health Plan." I don't think the author's had the fear of God in them when they decided to pass off their book, and their health plan, as being God's health plan.

God's health plan is in the Bible. Or, God's health plan, as best for us humans to know it to be, is written in the Scriptures found in the Bible. I'm not a Biblical scholar, but from me education about the subject, when the prophets were going to use the name of God, they bathed themselves, changed clothes, and prayed, and had the fear of God in them. I think the author's should have had the descency to do the same.

In addition to that, I believe "Dr." Robert Anthony should have the descency to show more credit to those who have helped him out.

The author boasted on the "Hour of Power" (in Sept/Oct 2000) that he obtained "quite an education" by quesioning his guests on his radio show over the previous five years.

I had an in-depth conversation with the author at the Crystal Cathedral a few years ago, he asked me lots and lots of questions, and I shared with him a lot of viable information FOR FREE (due to me being naively generous to my own demise). I also did the same for one of his sisters, FOR FREE.

The way he boasted about obtaining an education from questioning people (the arrogant way he said it really struck me in a bad way) and then turning around and selling the educaion he obtained during a church service really struck me in a bad way. (See the last half of chapter two in the Gospel of John)
As a result, I have lost all repect for Robert Anthony. I used to think very highly of him. He proved to me that I was wrong for doing so.

Pop quiz: Where did "Dr." Robert Anthony get his Doctoral degree from?

I don't think either of the author's have the authority to speak for God use the name of God as the title of their book. I think they should show God the proper respect. I think they should have called it by its correct name, "Robert Anthony and Dr. Douglas Di Sienna's Health Plan." I don't think the author's had the fear of God in them when they decided to pass off their book, and their health plan, as being God's health plan.

God's health plan is in the Bible. Or, God's health plan, as best for us humans to know it to be, is written in the Scriptures found in the Bible. I'm not a Biblical scholar, but from me education about the subject, when the prophets were going to use the name of God, they bathed themselves, changed clothes, and prayed, and had the fear of God in them. I think the author's should have had the descency to do the same.

In addition to that, I believe "Dr." Robert Anthony should have the descency to show more credit to those who have helped him out.

The author boasted on the "Hour of Power" (in Sept/Oct 2000) that he obtained "quite an education" by quesioning his guests on his radio show over the previous five years.

I had an in-depth conversation with the author at the Crystal Cathedral a few years ago, he asked me lots and lots of questions, and I shared with him a lot of viable information FOR FREE (due to me being naively generous to my own demise). I also did the same for one of his sisters, FOR FREE.

The way he boasted about obtaining an education from questioning people (the arrogant way he said it really struck me in a bad way) and then turning around and selling the educaion he obtained during a church service really struck me in a bad way. (Read chapter two in the Gospel of John)
As a result, I have lost all repect for Robert Anthony. I used to think very highly of him. He proved to me that I was wrong for doing so.

Pop quiz: Where did "Dr." Robert Anthony get his Doctoral degree from?

schuller's books just keep getting better and better. this one will pick you up and make you feel wonderful, do yourself a favor, get this book and read it, and start feeling better!!! MS.

This is an all-time favorite I go back to again and again; I also use it as a basis and comparison to any other info on foods. Herbs, vitamins and foods are listed for nutritional and healing properties. Each listing has several sections including preparation (some foods need to be raw, some lightly cooked, etc.), preservation, healing qualities, how much to take on an individual basis.

This is a very good book. In his book Cass Ingram lists the most available foods (incl. herbs & spices etc...) with their cures. In a first part of the book he sums up the 12 most common diseases (heart disease, cancer, arthritis, ADD, etc...) linked with the 12 most important (supermarket) remedies to cure the illness. In another chapter he reviews all possible supermarket remedies (foods), gives some tips on storing and using the foods and explains why the food can cure certain ailments. I do like this book because with some inexpensive remedies (foods) one can do wonders. No more searching for hard to find and costly remedies, but just simple remedies that can soften or cure ailments. A must have.

If you purchase any of Dr. Cass Ingram's books, you are setting yourself up to verbal manipulation. I personally have met Dr. Ingram and found him to be pompus, arrogant and rude. He claims oregano cures everything yet he has deep dark circles under his eyes and is always grabbing his neck. He makes medical claims, yet has little research to back anything up and his books are repetitious and constantly plugg the North American Herb & Spice product line. Gee, I wonder if he has any interest in the company? He uses vauge words to try and sell products and relies on past history, yet cites little (if any). Most of his books do not even have a works cited section. That should tell you something. I heard Dr. Ingram say that he was going to try and finish a book within a month. People spend hard-earned money on his books and claims to spend one month to write a book. Probably not much substance there.

IOWA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS
PRESS RELEASE
For release, April 9, 2003


Cassim Igram, D.O., a 47 year-old physician from Batavia, Illinois, entered into a Settlement Agreement
with the Board to resolve pending disciplinary charges. Dr. Igram was charged with being disciplined by the
Illinois Medical Board. The Illinois Board accused Dr. Igram of engaging in unprofessional, unethical and
dishonorable conduct in his care and treatment of several individuals who sought nutritional consultation.
Dr. Igram was fined $4,000 and his Illinois medical license was placed on permanent and irrevocable
inactive status. Under the terms of the Iowa Settlement Agreement, Dr. Igram must provide the Board 90
days written notice and fully comply with any and all requirements established by the Iowa Board prior to
beginning the practice of medicine under his Iowa medical license.

I have used Dr. Ingrams products for 2 years now and I still have my liver, unlike "DRUGS" that have been know to cause death in some cases and other complications. Just look at your television and watch the "drug" commercials and listen to the side effects.
Anyone who says that Dr. Ingrams products are not working for them then they must be doing something wrong.

I had a serious toe nail infection went to a drug store and the druggist said i would need a doctors note to get a product called lamisil a drug that she said would destroy my liver if i were to use it. She then whispered to me to go to a health food store and see what they have. I did and now no toenail fungus. Using the oil of oregano and oragamax.

It works and works well.

YES I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR SOME ERBS TO HELP ME FIGHT THIS NERO THING THAT I HAVE. I AM 39 YEARS OF AGE AND UP UNTIL A LITTLE OVER 2 YEARS AGO I COULD DO ALMOST ANYTHING! I FELT THAT I WAS BULLIT PROOF!!! I BOXED WATER SKIED LIFTED WEIGHTS RAN 3 TO 5 MILES A DAY PLAYED BASKETBALL FOOTBALL RACED DIRT BIKES ALMOST ANY SPORT THAT U CAN THINK OF EXCEPT POLO CRICKET AND BULLFIGHTING. THANK U SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND EFFORT . SINCERELY DANIEL R CLARK

This book looks down on Commision E in Germany as though it were a third world county, disregards all their careful research and conclusions. Also states that since we do not have standardize herbs in the U.S he couldn't recommend an effictive amount to be used. Don't throw away your money on this book.

Dr. Tyler is a reputable scientist who has once again discussed and presented scientific data on herbs. Unlike many "herbalists", Dr. Tyler is not biased. Though rather technical, this book is the PERFECT reference for herbalists. In a time of extreme herbalist "quackery" it is refreshing to have such a wonderful reference which is based on scientific evidence. Bravo!

This book makes a good reference book for herbalists and people interested in botanicals. Divided into herb sections, the author bases the information on scientific research rather than folk lore which sometimes verifies the the long standing beliefs about particular herbs.

This is the most dishonest books on herbs I have ever seen, and I don't believe I will ever see anything to top it - unless Tyler exerts himself again, that is. He writes things like 'Self-treatment with hawthorn is neither advocated nor condoned', when hawthorn is one of the most benign plants there is; another of the truly unlikely statements is 'Unfortunately, ginseng remains a medical enigma with no proven efficacy for humans.' - this from a professor of pharmacognosy, the study of plant constituents? Tyler must not have thought a lot when he wrote this book, and he must have used his head even less when he proofread it. No, truly, leave this book where it belongs - on the shelf of the publisher's warehouse. Go buy a good book about herbs instead - you'll find there's a lot of them, but Tyler's aren't it.

The book is well written, easy to read, and it identifies what has been learned through repeatable scientific means about many herbal substances. In each case the active ingredients are identified, how they work within the body, and what they can be expected to do or not do. Suggestions about dosages are also given, as well as warnings when the substances have been shown to have negative side effects. He presents no axe to grind, does not attack anyone, but only presents the results of medical research into herbs in a clearly accessible format. The book has plenty of references for additional reading, and I found it to be excellent.

So much bullshit about the use and effectiveness of herbal remedies exists that it's wonder how any sane person can use herbs as self-medication. This is probably the only book that offers a researched summary on the scientific studies into herbs and their effects. Well referenced, easy to read (even to a layman like myself) and debunks so many myths that most herb fans will be surprised. If you buy this, be sure to get the updated 1995

From the evidence presented in this book, Varro Tyler is the Eeyore (or Jiminy Cricket?) of modern herbalists. His reviews of herbs range from lukewarm to scathing. For example, echinacea squeaks by regarded only as "a plant drug that is deserving of continued attention by scientists and clinicians." Chickweed, on the other hand, receives such a bad review that you wonder if Tyler himself was ever personally injured by it. (In his review, he calls it a "weed," a four-letter word to most herbalists.) Generally, his writing is clinical and unsanguine. To his credit, he does present evidence that separates effective herbs from lesser ones, and most importantly, from dangerous ones. By his own admittance, he errs on the side of safety and conservatism -- too much. Equipped only with Tyler's book, a beginning herbalist would consider the healing power of plants with a skepticism and dependence on clinical data far too austere for the realm of herbalism. This is not the place to start such study, but it is a good adjunct and a devil's advocate for the naive and wide-eyed experienced herbalist.