Prescription for Drug Alternatives: All-Natural Options for Better Health Without the Side Effects

James Balch and Mark Stengler, coauthors of the hugely successful Prescription for Natural Cures, and Robin Young Balch have teamed up to create the most comprehensive and up-to-date book available on natural alternatives to prescription medications. The book provides natural, safe, and effective ways to treat a wide range of common ailments, including ADHD, allergies, diabetes, depression, erectile dysfunction, eczema, heart disease, headaches, and PMS. You'll read in-depth information, not found in any other popular book, about the pros and cons of prescription and over-the-counter drugs compared with natural treatment alternatives ranging from diet and lifestyle changes to supplements and herbal medicines.

This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to take charge of his or her health. Read it to live long and well.
--Hyla Cass, M.D., author of Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know about Nutrition

An outstanding resource for comparing common pharmaceutical and holistic treatments.
--Ronald M. Lawrence, M.D., coauthor of Preventing Arthritis and The Miracle of MSM

A must-read for every person who wants to achieve better health and avoid the dangers of synthetic medications. The authors do an exceptional job by telling you everything you need to know about getting well and how to use supplements correctly and safely.
--Suzy Cohen, R.Ph., author of The 24-Hour Pharmacist

Author: James F. Balch, Mark Stengler, Robin Young-Balch
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 09/01/2008
Pages: 504
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.55lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.40w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9780470183991


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reference Reviews-Adult 09/01/2008 pg. 1

About the Author
James F. Balch, M.D., the coauthor of Prescription for Natural Cures and the first two editions of the landmark Prescription for Nutritional Healing, is one of the bestselling health book authors of all time. He has made numerous appearances on television and radio and lectures regularly around North America.

Mark Stengler, N.D., is a licensed naturopathic doctor, the coauthor of Prescription for Natural Cures, and an expert in nutrition, herbal therapy, vitamin therapy, homeopathy, and integrative medicine. He is the author of one of America's most popular newsletters, Bottom Line Natural Healing, and is an associate clinical professor at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine.

Robin Young Balch, N.D., an alternative healthcare provider for twenty years, is credentialed as a Master Chinese Herbalist and has expertise in aromatherapy, reflexology, acupressure, iridology, and Bach remedies.