Jager, a health and fitness writer and a personal fitness trainer offers information, as the title of this attractively produced book suggests, on health-improving therapies and activities from acupuncture through yoga . For each of the 22 entries she gives an overview, discusses possible benefits, and gives contact data for an organization or two that can provide more information. Among the topics: aromatherapy, biofeedback, chiropractic, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, imagery, juice therapy, naturopathy, osteopathy, and traditional Chinese medicine. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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The Natural Way contains clear, reliable information on more than a dozen alternative healing practices including aromatherapy, biofeedback, diet therapy, homeopathy, juice therapy, traditional Chinese medicine, and more. Each chapter includes a detailed description of the therapy, how it works, what one can expect from the therapy, how to find a qualified practitioner, and approximately how much it will cost. Each chapter also includes warnings about potential side-effects as well as a resource section for additional information. In the tradition of Black Dog & Leventhal’s Healing Secrets of the Native Americans, The Natural Wayfeatures a natural hand-made paper cover and artfully designed two-color interior, making it as beautiful as it is practical.
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