The author lists 160 different ailments, from how to deal with acne, canker sores, poison ivy, athlete’s foot, headaches, sprains, dry skin, to more serious diseases like breast cancer, high blood pressure, endometriosis, prostate cancer, bronchitis, AIDS, high cholesterol, asthma and more. He also describes mental ailments such as shyness, burnout, post-traumatic stress disorder, seasonal affective disorder and anxiety and gives treatment options.

Every ailment comes with a description of what they are, why they might occur and how they can be treated with natural remedies. Each condition has a “Guide to Professional Care” sidebar that educates the reader about symptoms that need urgent medical treatment. He gives ideas on vitamins and supplements, home remedies, herbs as well as alternative treatments, i.e. acupuncture, hydrotherapy, meditation and yoga.

Serious illnesses obviously need medical attention, but the author wants to educate the reader on how natural supplements and treatments can speed up recovery or cure an ailment and what the effects are of the supplements described. If you’re interested in natural cures, this book is a really a great resource. It describes over a 1000 remedies collated by more than 300 nutritionists, doctors, homeopaths and herbalists.

Where to buy the Alternative Cures book: Amazon Books