bottom Line's Prescription Alternatives

by MA Virginia Hopkins, MA Virginia Hopkins

Medicine is an ever-changing science. As new research broadens our knowledge, changes in treatment and drug therapy are required. The publisher and authors of this work have checked with reliable sources to provide information that is complete and in accord with standards accepted at the time of publication. Please remember, knowledge is power. - From an Amazon review by Sondra "I found the book written in an easy to read non-medical terminology. I have worked in critical care units and the ER for twenty years and have seen the effects of medications given like candy with no concern for interaction or side effects. Patients complaining of a sympton and docs giving another medication to counter act it. Many of us may be astute consumers of medical advice but most are not. They just do what they are told, and they never read the inserts for drugs. They have no idea what the side effects are and because we as a profession use "medicalese" language, they have no idea what we are saying. I have never heard personally a doctor tell me or a patient the side effect of the drug he is prescribing. Consumers need big flashing warning signs to counter act the safety that the docs try and tell you that is there. It isn't (always) and this author is trying to do that. I have studied for years on this subject, and I think this is a good book with lots of important information. I found it important enough that I have bought it for gifts for my friends who are not in the medical profession with the hope it will make them more informed consumers."

Genres: Health, Food, Naturopathy, Medicine, Fitness, Medical, Nutrition

Hardcover

First published June 1, 1998

Reviews

[Amy]

You can't really read this book as it is a reference book. I will tell you...as a professional who has read a lot of these books...this guy knows his stuff. He writes simply and effectively. He is easy enough for the lay person but interesting enough for the professional. This is a great resource for those that want another option other than drugs. He discusses more than herbs. He also talks about what other things can help...honey for allergies or exercise for depression. Some of these things I already knew but there are some that I didn't.

[Sandra]

This is a great book --you won't have to read every page but it does tell you how to find herbal (healthier) ways to maintain a healthier lifestyle than taking prescription pills for everything. I have seen some older people take so many pills they don't have a clue what they are all for and do not know what they need or don't need to take. This book will continue to tell you that you need to be proactive in staying healthy and asking questions about alternative ways to finding answers without taking more pills.


Good read---great reference book to have.

[DoubleM]

Having worked with Earl Mindell's sage advice (Vitamin Bible) for about 45 years, I found this book interesting in that he speaks medical jargon in layman's terms so that the reader easily understands how the inward parts of our bodies work with, or against, the foods, drugs, liquids, etc. we put therein. I am in my 80s, still in very good physical and mental health, and I attribute my good health to a direct path to Mindell's acquired knowledge and wonderful research - it works!

[Hazel]

amazing read! must read again. too much info to remember it all. obviously to be taken with a grain of salt because some conditions cant always be cured with natural remedies only because of the seriousness of their condition. (based upon my personal experience with my migraines)

[Michelle Williamson]

Learned a lot, mainly searching for advice on migraines and found a lot of good tips to try. The book also discusses many other health issues, so could be a highly worthwhile read for many.

[Jade]

Incredibly biased, and dangerous.

[Ann]

Prescription Alternatives by E. Mindell, ISBN: 0887234666 @2003 PB, Bottom Line Publications: All from Sylvia-Ray’s mom

[Ken]

EDITORIAL REVIEW:

*“For those who need to know what doctors and pharmaceutical companies are doing to people's health . . . this belongs in the library of every home.”* -- Lendon H. Smith, M.D., author of *Feed Your Body Right *

*Prescription Alternatives* is an easy-to-use, immediate reference for all the information you need about how medications affect your body, what you can do to counteract imbalances, and what alternative treatments work best. ***“FDA approved” doesn't mean it's safe!** Prescription drugs can deplete the body of essential vitamins and minerals Studies show that H2 blockers for heartburn can cause bone loss Drugs to treat diabetes can increase risk of heart disease and death

Covering the major prescription drugs in use today and their dangerous side effects, natural health expert Dr. Earl Mindell lays the foundation for a sound body with safer alternatives to these medicines.

New drugs and natural alternatives for: Heart disease Diabetes Obesity-related ailments Asthma ADD