The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Healing Remedies: Over 1000 Natural Remedies for the Prevention, Treatment, and Cure of Common Ailments and Conditions

by C. Norman Shealy

C. Norman Shealy's comprehensive and authoritative guide is an indispensable reference, containing all you need to know about healing with complementary and alternative techniques and therapies. With detailed sections covering Ayurveda, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Traditional Home and Folk Remedies, Homeopathy, Aromatherapy, Flower Remedies, Vitamins and Minerals, and Herbalism, this quick reference family guide includes:

* The history and background to each therapy

* Descriptions of the most useful remedies

* A comprehensive list of ailments with suggested treatments

* Alternative first aid remedies

* How to stock a home healing medicine chest

C. Norman Shealy MD, PhD is the founder of the American Holistic Medicine Association and a world-renowned neurosurgeon. He is the director of The Shealy Institute in Springfield, Missouri, and has been published worldwide.

Genres: Reference, Health, Nonfiction, Self Help, Herbs, Medical, Spirituality

496 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

C. Norman Shealy, MD, PhD is a neurosurgeon, psychologist, and founding president of the American Holistic Medical Association. For over three decades, he has been at the forefront of alternative medicine and alternative health care. He holds ten patents for innovative discoveries in medicine, has published more than 300 articles, and authored more than 24 books. He is the co-founder of the American Board of Scientific Medical Intuition, and perhaps the world’s foremost medical expert on medical intuition.

Dr. Shealy is world renowned for his pioneering work in the fields of pain management and alternative forms of treatment. He is a Harvard-trained neurosurgeon, the founding President of the American Holistic Medical Association, President of the International Society for the Study of Subtle Energy and Energy Medicine and the President of Holos University Graduate Seminary. He has written scores of articles and books including the widely acclaimed Life Beyond 100 Secrets of the Fountain of Youth and The Creation of Health: Merging Traditional Medicine with Intuitive Diagnosis, which he co-wrote with Caroline Myss, Ph.D

Reviews

[Kathrynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book looks at alternative methods of treating illness or ailments by using a more natural or holistic form of treatment. In the past, cultures developed treatments using herbs and other natural ingredients. Unfortunately, in many present-day cultures, this art form has been lost and we find it easier to take a pill for almost anything that ails us. This book focuses on taking back the responsibility for our health and reducing our over-dependence on the drug industry. When we have a headache, we take a pain killer, when we have a cold, we take an antihistamine. We suppress the symptoms because we want to feel better--NOW--we ignore the pain or signals our body is trying to tell us.

This book focuses on treating the ailment, not just taking a prescription to mask the problem. It aims to treat the whole (mind, body & spirit) in lieu of just the problem.

Adverse drug reactions are becoming more common as a result of over medicating. This book steps away from the pharmaceutical industry and focuses on mind, body & spirit healing. Why use a prescription cream for Eczema when that is masking the problem, not treating the problem. There are natural methods to treat problems without involving pill popping and this book has it.

Nicely laid out into sections. Easy to follow information, including full color pictures of plants and where they can be found, how to mix, etc. Lots of colorful examples with each section providing different alternatives to treat a single problem.

Did you know that using onions in food is actually good for you? Not only do onions produce tears when we cut them, but they stimulate digestive juices as well.

Did you know that placing a slice of raw onion on a burn reduces pain?

Where necessary, the book indicates "Caution" and explains how improper use can have unfavorable consequences.

I've always been fascinated with the healing art in other cultures and this book answers a lot of my questions.

Wonderful 9 x 11 inch paperback packed with information separated into 3 parts:

1. Part One: Therapies and Healing Remedy Sources
- Ayurvedic remedy
- Chinese Herbal Sources
- Traditional Home and Folk Sources
- Herbal Sources
- Essential Oils
- Homeopathic Remedies
- Flower Essences
- Vitamins, Minerals, etc

2. Part Two: Treating Common Ailments
- Disorders of the mind and emotions
- Disorders of the brain and nerves
- Skin and Hair problems
- Eye, Ear, Nasal, Dental, Mouth and Throat problems
- Lung and Respiratory Disorders
- Heart, Blood, etc
- Reproductive Disorders (male and female)
- Endocrine, Immune, Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Common Ailments of the Elderly
- Common Childhood Ailments
- Chronic Illness
- First Aid
- The Home Healing Chest

3. Part Three: Reference Section

Lots of real-life photos!

[Jodi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some people are big fans of this book, and that is fine, but it just wasn't for me and so I plan to resell my copy online.

More than anything else, I don't see the point of putting so much effort into buying and taking herbal, aromatherapy, homeopathic and folk remedies when nutritional deficiencies are rampant and are the major cause (along with a high toxic load) of most diseases. These therapies can be useful, possibly, but surely it is far more important to correct actual deficiencies of nutrients that the body needs to function, before taking extra herbs and things that cannot really help very much anyway, while the major nutrient defiencies remain.

They are just band-aid solutions and don't get to the real heart of the matter at all.

I disagree very much with these therapies being listed in a way that gives them equal importance with basic nutritional and orthomolecular medicine. They are not as important and are secondary treatments at best rather than primary.

I could also have done with far fewer pictures and a lot more detailed information. Even serious diseases were given such little amounts of text explaining how to treat them. The information is therefore very superficial. It may well be exciting and helpful if this is one of the first books you have ever read on this topic, but if you're already quite well read, there is nothing here you wont have read before, and in far more complexity and detail, in many other books. Some of the information in the book was also very outdated and much of it disagreed with other experts in the points being discussed. (The very poor section on vitamin C for example.)

I bought this book after being impressed with parts of Dr Shealy's website, as well as a prompt and very helpful answer to a question I asked via the website, but I found the book nowhere near as good as the website, unfortunately. I'd instead recommend books by Dr Sherry Rogers, Dr Lawrence Wilson, Dr Abram Hoffer and Andrew Saul, among others.

Jodi Bassett, The Hummingbirds' Foundation for M.E.

[Kristal · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have an updated 2002 version of this with a different cover. This is a good, thorough guide to treating a variety of illnesses and physical problems naturally. Homeopathics, herbalism, Chinese herbs, folk remedies, flower essences, essential oils, and vitamins are discussed in sections of their own. Then, different ailments, including first aid, are listed with proposed remedies. This is a good reference book for any family wanting to not rush to the "doctor" over every little thing. This reference book is empowering.

[Charmaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a reference book I will continue to utilize often! I love the breakdown of the encyclopedia - the beginning informs you about the various healing therapies across cultures, then there is a section on individual remedies/herbs/plants in alphabetical order with great images so you know what the plant parts all look like; after that section is the chapter on various common and some not-so-common ailments in alphabetical order under category; and finally there is the section for resources and index. Incredibly detailed and thorough!

[Vannoy Fite · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this big, full color, glossy, heavy, knowledgable, insightful and informative book. It is brimming with herbal, essential oil, homeopathic, and home remedies that explain how and why everything works as it does. This book will be my go to book for home remedies for years to come. Thank you, C. Norman Shealy for writing this wonderful, all inclusive book about all forms of natural healing. You The Man!!!!

[Délice · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is an awesome coffee table book, rich in full-colored illustrations. It focuses heavily on the history of various homeopathic remedies and treatments. The instructions on how to administer different things is vague, and I have followed some of the advice with painful results...

[Justin · Rating 3 out of 5]

not as much detail as some other herbal books. Did have good safety warnings

[Idalis Rave · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book I’ve had for years and am just now getting to it. As someone who has always had an interest in DIY tips hacks and remedies, this book turned my interest into a smidge of an obsession. I am not someone who knows the homeotherapy, holistic, etc. world but believe that this is a perfect book to start. It’s very informative and helpful for the amount of variety of topics they’ve shined a light on and can appreciate the fact that this wasn’t as overwhelming as if could be had they added more depth to the pages. This book will and has already upgraded my home remedies and cannot wait to use their recommended resources to further my experience!

[Donna Brown]

Everything you need to know about remedies for prevention and treatment.

[Beast · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75

[Mia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource for people interested in beginning their journey with holistic approaches or homeopathic remedies. Very easy to understand.

[Sharon Skellie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grat reference for what ails you.

[Stephanie Lomani · Rating 5 out of 5]

love love love this book, its so simple and give us a reason to love the things the earth provides. It can be found in our backyard or in the park with trails, its nice to know that there are natural remedies over those pricey and addicting over the counter medicines. We don't know what is in them and they always seem to cause more harm then help. I help reduce excess waste by not purchasing all kinds of beauty products or vitamins all the time. I love the Idea of doing it yourself and everyone should try it or at least open their eyes and see what else is out there.

[waking beasts · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this at night over the past week, very fast read despite the length, gives a basic overview of the main herbs that you'd expect to find for certain conditions, but did have some new info that i found worthy of reading.

[Rachel Maxwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm putting this book on my amazon wishlist. There's so much information on great very day ailments like beestings & poison ivy & swimmers ear that I prefer ti have it handy for a home reference guide

[Shody · Rating 5 out of 5]

AWESOME BOOK!! This is a MUST have book if you're looking for Home Remedies with not just food but also oils. It has so much information and has everything from bunions to headaches to bruises to depression. If you're into the healthy scene - get this!

[WitchHaven Apothecary · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a plethora of information. It’s a great reference book. I love it! I keep this on my Apothecary Book Shelf as it has an abundance of valuable healing. Very well written and thoughtful book. I recommend this for anyone into natural healing methods. Great book for a healer.

Dani Millay

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is my own personal bible. if something weird is happening to me, i grab this book. ear infections don't stand a chance against me.

[Tamsyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I use this book all the time. It is a fantastic reference book. Whenever we get hurt or sick, this book gets pulled out.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not sure I can claim to have read this so much as skimmed it and planned to set it aside for further contemplation.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is really easy to read as it is organized by herbs and then by illness. The pictures and graphics make it a very clear and aesthetically pleasing read.

[Lili · Rating 3 out of 5]

Old herbal remedies some work well others I'm not sure i would attempt.

[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. Gave great basic information on many different therapies from ayurveda to aromatherapy. A great reference book. Easy to read, wonderful illustrations .

[Rebekah Griffith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very Helpful!

[Annette McIntyre · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book contains overviews of herbs from many countries, well above the usual ones you normally see in such a book.

[Kathrynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dratz! They changed the cover and I bought this book--again.

[Holly Osborn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an amazing collection!!!!!! Must have for all table tops!