The al Drugstore: The Best Natural Alternatives to Over-the-Counter and Prescription Medicines!

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Readers may find the term al drugstore an oxymoron. But just as conventional drugstores carry prescription drugs and products for skin care, hair care, and even pet care, hundreds of manufacturers are now distributing al remedies and s for these same ailments and needs. "And just as a conventional drugstore can be a bewildering place, competing al products can leave you confused as to what to buy," according to authors Linda B. White, M.D. (Kids, s, : A Parents' Guide to Natural Remedies) and Steven Foster (101 Medicinal s: An Illustrated Guide). "We created this book to be your guide to an ever-growing al marketplace." They deliver even more than they promise. This is one of the most comprehensive and well-written al guidebooks available. The opening pages are devoted to important discussions about usage, including safety tips (such as never giving s to children younger than 2 years old without your doctor's approval), dosage information, and how to make your own al remedies. It has a quick-glance chart of familiar ailments, along with a listing of commonly used drugs and al alternatives. (For instance, according to the chart, bladder infections are routinely treated with antibiotics, but numerous al remedies exist, including bearberry, cranberry, goldenseal, goldenrod, and Oregon grape root.) The meat of the book, however, is devoted to an alphabetized listing of ailments as well as extensive discussions of al remedies, dosages, and ongoing s. For example, under "sinus infection," readers will find a list of symptoms, a sympathetic write-up about the causes and different kinds of infections, and a list of numerous s and s, from echinacea to the Chinese astragalus. Entries address minor ailments such as a hangover to serious diseases like es and Parkinson's disease. The book closes with a thorough index and a listing of manufacturers that sell s. Without a doubt, this is the book for treating common ailments with s. Anyone interested in exploring alternatives to prescription drugs will find safe and sound advice within these informative pages. --Gail Hudson