A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO DRUG-FREE PAIN MANAGEMENT USING SUPPLEMENTS, HERBS, HOMEOPATHY, DIET, MASSAGE, AND MORE

SAFE AND EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO TREATING AND OVERCOMING CHRONIC PAIN

For millions of Americans, living with severe pain is a part of everyday life. Standard medicine commonly offers relief through drug therapies. While often effective, these medications come with a host of side effects, including disorientation, drowsiness, mental impairment, nausea, peptic ulcers, tinnitus, and addiction, as well as life-threatening conditions such as heart attack and stroke. Moreover, after prolonged use, the body's tolerance to many of these drugs requires increased dosage to remain effective. While many would prefer non-drug options, much of the available information on alternative pain treatment is scattered, incomplete, self-serving, and, in many instances, out-of-date???or was, until now. Professional health writers Dr. Sylvia Goldfarb and Roberta W. Waddell have created Relieving Pain Naturally, a comprehensive guide to drug-free pain management. Written in clear, non-technical language, this up-to-date resource is designed for ease of use and quick accessibility.

Divided into two parts, Relieving Pain Naturally begins by examining thirty-seven of the most common chronic pain-related conditions, from abdominal pain and sciatica to arthritis and tendonitis. Each disorder is explained, and its alternative pain treatments listed. Part Two discusses twenty-seven drug-free therapies. These entries include both conventional treatments and alternative modalities, such as acupuncture, biofeedback, heat and cold therapy, hypnosis, nutrition, and oxygen therapy. Also included are clinical studies and cautions where applicable. A comprehensive resource guide provides a list of groups and professional organizations that can help you find an appropriate therapist in your area.

For years, millions of people have longed for a safe, side-effect-free treatment for chronic pain, but have been unsure how to take that first step towards greater health. Now, Relieving Pain Naturally provides a reliable starting point.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Sylvia Goldfarb, PhD, a writer specializing in medical topics, has written articles for numerous magazines, including Focus, Natural Body and Fitness, and Today's O.R. Nurse. She is also the author of three books, including Allergy Relief. Dr. Goldfarb resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Roberta W. Waddell has been both a writer and editor in the field of alternative health for over sixteen years. Because of her own chronic pain, she has experienced conventional and alternative therapies firsthand. She lives in New York City.

• Written in clear, easy-to-understand non-medical language
• Provides latest scientific support of alternative therapies
• Guides you to the best treatments for each painful disorder
• Provides contact information for helpful organizations
• Details dozens of effective alternative pain-relief remedies
• Lists side effects of conventional standard treatments