The natural approach presented in this handbook seeks to help sufferers of asthma to breathe more easily. While drugs have proved lifesaving for many people, the long-term answer for asthma sufferers is in learning how to embrace a healthy lifestyle. Jonathan Berkowitz shows how dietary changes, exercise, environmental controls, supplements and herbs can alleviate your symptoms safely and effectively, without the side effects of conventional drugs. Berkowitz is an asthmatic as well as a physician.

There is a mass of medicine-based information about asthma, yet the disease continues unabated. It is time for another approach and this book develops this by concentrating on causes in the home. The approach is practical and down-to-earth; backed up by in-depth research, clinical trials and medical guidance, the book discusses why asthma is on the increase and how we can reduce its devastating effects. It is a highly personal book based on the experience of one UK family that has challeneged medical thinking about this topic.

You know that eating the right foods and taking nutritional supplements can make a big difference in your health. But like a lot of people, you have questions-and need answers that you can understand and that get right to the point. Which vitamins or herbs are best? What foods should you eat? The Basic Health Publications User's Guide Series of pocket-size health guides tell you everything you need to know about foods, supplements, and the simple steps to follow for feeling better. In this User's Guide, Dr. Berkowitz describes the many different types of headaches and their common causes, including stress, emotions, and food sensitivities. But the real value of this book is in the natural methods he recommends for treating headaches. These methods include nutritional supplements, such as B vitamins, and herbs, as well as alternative and complementary therapies, such as acupuncture and biofeedback. Book jacket.

This book is a comprehensive guide to the Buteyko Method, written by the director of the Moscow Buteyko Clinic. With its rich and colourful illustrations, the book is the perfect do-it-yourself-resource for anybody, who seeks relief from their breathing-related problems. A must-read for all asthmatics!