Book description
Natural solutions for a healthy, happy lifestyle
As Canadians have become more health-conscious than ever, more and
more people want alternative solutions to health problems rather than
conventional medical practices and drugs. For many, a natural approach
to healing common ailments and serious health issues alike is
preferable to invasive procedures and prescription drugs with their
numerous side effects.
Sherry Torkos, one of Canada's leading pharmacists, is renowned for
her expansive knowledge of natural treatments. In this new edition of
The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Torkos
provides a definitive and up-to-date resource that includes natural
treatments for everything from bug bites to muscle aches, osteoporosis
to diabetes. It includes a wide range of ailments and diseases, the
latest information on the natural treatments that work best, and any
potential negative interactions between natural cures and prescribed medications.
- Handy A-to-Z format makes finding an ailment or condition quick
and easy
- Heavily revised to include the very latest research and
treatments, new health guidelines, new cancer prevention strategies,
and the most up-to-date statistics and facts
- Written by a renowned holistic pharmacists, fitness instructor,
and lecturer
For anyone who wants to create a personalized holistic health program
for themselves or their family, The Canadian Encyclopedia of
Natural Medicine, Second Edition is a reliable and comprehensive resource.
Sherry Torkos, BSc Phm is a holistic pharmacist, author,
and certified fitness instructor. She received her Bachelor of Science
degree in pharmacy from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and
Science in 1992 and practices in the Niagara region of Ontario. As a
leading health expert, Sherry has delivered hundreds of lectures to
medical professionals and the public. She is frequently interviewed on
radio and TV talk shows throughout North America and abroad. She has
written sixteen books and booklets, including Saving Women's Hearts
(Wiley, 2010), The Glycemic Index Made Simple (Wiley,
2007), Live Well: A Woman's Guide to Optimum Health (Wiley,
2007), and Winning at Weight Loss (Wiley, 2005). For more
information, visit www. sherrytorkos. com
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