The Alternative Medicine Cabinet, Hundreds of Ways to Take Charge of Your Health. Naturally.
By Kathy Gruver, MS, LMT, RM, NHC
As someone who embraces alternative medicine, I was thrilled to receive a complimentary copy of Kathy Gruver’s book, The Alternative Medicine Cabinet, Hundreds of Ways to Take Charge of Your Health. Gruver, who holds a number of degrees including a masters’ in natural health and a doctorate in traditional naturopathy, lectures nationwide on health and wellness issues and has been on many radio shows as a natural health expert. She’s been involved in alternative medicine for more than two decades and her health articles have appeared in various publications.
While Gruver’s book may not provide new information for the seasoned alternative medicine aficionado it would make a worthwhile addition to the library of a newbie who is seeking knowledge and information on the wide world of alternative medicine, homeopathy, massage and supplementation. If you’ve got a cabinet full of burdock root, amino acids, minerals and vitamins, this book will read like a child’s primer. But, if the thought of going into a health food store intrigues yet intimidates you, this book is for you.
Gruver walks the reader through the basics of massage, weight management, dealing with sleep issues and stress relief. She includes a “top ten healthy foods list” that includes broccoli, avocado, blueberries and filtered water. Gruver also includes a chapter on back pain. As someone who has dealt with this issue, I looked forward to reading this chapter, hoping for some new insights and/or solutions and, while Gruver doesn’t disappoint, she refers the reader to others’ websites or books. Gruver has some worthwhile advice for dealing with depression, anxiety, cancer and high blood pressure. And her informative chapter titled Natural Solutions for Acid Indigestion is, alone, worth the price of the book.
If you’re just learning about Alternative Medicine or are seeking a quickie review of the subject, Gruver’s book will give you enough to swallow and digest. It’s a worthwhile guide for those interested in navigating the complex waters of alternative medicine.
The Alternative Medicine Cabinet, Hundreds of Ways to Take Charge of Your Health. Naturally. By Kathy Gruver, MS, LMT, RM, NHC, Doctorate in Traditional Naturopathy, lists for $11.95 and is available at http://www.thealternativemedicinecabinet.com/books and at amazon.com. For more information about Kathy Gruver, please visit http://www.kathygruver.com.
