C. Norman Shealy is the founder of the American Holistic Medical Association and a worldwide recognized neurosurgeon. In this accessible and practical resource he has collected over 1,000 natural remedies for nearly 200 medical maladies and chronic diseases running from headaches and sore throats to stomach ulcers and diabetes.

Shealy suggests looking into eight alternative therapies which provide help beyond the usual medical use of drugs:

1. Ayurveda
2. Traditional Folk and Home Remedies
3. Herbalism
4. Aromatherapy
5. Flower Remedies
6. Homeopathy
7. Vitamins and Minerals
8. Chinese Herbal Medicine

The Healing Remedies Sourcebook is a handy volume to have in your home for emergencies, safe substitutes for conventional medicines, and alternative treatments of repeated ailments.