Natural Health Complete Guide to Safe Herbs: What Every Consumer Should Know About Interactions and Side Effects for Hundreds of Herbs, Drugs, Supplements, and Foods

I'm so pleased to tell readers that this book was so pleasurable to read that I read it cover to cover the day it arrived. I started on an herb regiment four months ago (thanks to webmd.com), much to the dismay of my rheumatologist and cardiologist as I was already on fifteen prescription pills a day. With the help of the herbs I've been able to cut those pills in half. But I, too, was concerned about my ignorance as to the possible incompatibility of my newly found herbs with my doctor's advice and pills. Thanks to this book, we can all rest assured that I'm not messing with a dangerous mixture. Absolutely one hundred percent of my prescriptions were listed in the book and found to be safe with the herbs I'm now taking daily. The book is beautifully written with colorful pictures and easy-to cross-reference drugs, herbs, foods, etc. and their interactions with one another. At the end, a bonus that I had not expected: a long list of ailments offered to the reader who may have he or she's own agenda for wanting to try an alternative path to wellness. The mystery of these age-old remedies, that our ancestors probably used, is quickly unraveled in a written format simple enough for a child to understand. And, if I'm not mistaken, the author never once promised to cure cancer, etc. That would have been a giant signal to me that I was dealing with a quack. It is what it is, a guide to herbal usage. It's my new favorite book! P.S. Thank you to the previous on-line critics who lead me through the maze of self-help books to this very special one.

I purchased this when I was a student in nursing school and loved the extra "tid bits" of information that supplements provide when taking in the bigger picture when it comes to medicine and holistic remedies. I am to this day a stronger advocate of health because of adverse reactions and other factors that may "arise" from cross supplemental actions. I have caught many herb/holistic medications that have had adverse reactions with routine medications in this book that add to the bigger picture of someone's health.

I bought this books when it was first released at a medical college bookstore and paid a lot for it. It's one of the best investments in a book that I ever made.This book gives an excellent view of herb to herb interactions; as well as drug to herb interactions. If you or someone you know is on prescriptive medication check this out before suggesting herbs or even other vitamins. It also includes info on herbs that you don't normally see. The authors don't downplay the importance of using herbs, but how to use them safely.It is well worth any money you pay for it and I really think you will like this book. I use this book constantly as I am an herbalist and don't want to give out wrong info to people.

Nice book. Condition was accurate

Great book

just what expected.

The book had good info on herbs and their safe consumption. May not be for the more advanced reader though.

This is a very complete, easy to read reference book. Dr.Meletis provides safety information for herbal medicines, as well as information about interactions between herbs and pharmaceuticals.