Collection Guide: Complementary and Alternative Health
Last major revision: April, 2008
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A-Z Guide to Drug-Herb-Vitamin Interactions. 2nd ed. Schuyler W. Lininger Jr. et al., eds. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2006. ISBN 0307336646: $25.95
Alternative Medicine: An Objective Assessment. Phil B. Fontanarosa, ed. Chicago, IL: American Medical Association, 2000. ISBN 1579470025: $75.00.
Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide. 2nd ed. Burton Goldberg, ed. Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts: Ten Speed Press, 2004. ISBN 1587611406 (hardcover): $59.95.
American Cancer Society’s Complementary & Alternative Cancer Methods. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2008. ISBN 0944235719 (pkb): $24.95.
The Arthritis Foundation’s Guide to Alternative Therapies. Judith Horstman. Atlanta, GA: Arthritis Foundation, 1999. ISBN 0912423234 (pbk): $36.99. Cdn.
The Ayurvedic Encyclopedia: Natural Secrets to Healing, Prevention & Longevity. 2nd ed. By Swami Sadashiva Tirtha. Bayville, NY: Sat Yuga Press, 2007. ISBN 0965804224 (pbk): $52.95 Cdn.
The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Cures. Sherry Torkos. Mississauga, ON: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Limited. 2007. ISBN 0470839082 (pbk): $29.99
Collins Alternative Health Guide. By Steven Bratman. HarperCollins Publishers, 2007. ISBN 0061120189: $24.95.
The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Mark Blumenthal et al., eds. Newton, MA: Integrative Medicine Communications, 1999. ISBN 0967707273: $199.00
Current Review of Complementary Medicine. Marc S. Micozzi, ed. Philadelphia: Current Medicine, Inc., 1999. ISBN 1573401293: $49.95.
Dictionary of Alternative Medicine. 2nd ed. Joseph C. Segen. Stamford, CT: Appleton & Lange, 2000. ISBN 0838516211 (pbk): $31.95.
Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements. By Michael T. Murray. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing, 1996. ISBN 0761504109 (pbk): $32.95 Cdn.
Essentials of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. W.B. Jonas & J.S. Levin, eds. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 1999. ISBN 068330674X: $55.00.
Finding the Right Treatment: Modern and Alternative Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting the Best of Both Worlds. 2nd ed. J. Krohn & F.A. Taylor. Point Roberts, WA: Hartley & Marks, 2002. ISBN 0881791962 (pbk): $32.95 Cdn. Annual.
Fundamentals of Naturopathic Medicine. By Fraser Smith. Toronto, ON: Canadian College of Natural Medicine Press, 2004. ISBN 1890725017 (pbk): $59.95.
Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine. 2nd ed. Jacqueline L. Longe. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2004. ISBN 0787674821: 4 v. $470.00.
Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions: With Appendices Addressing Certain Conditions and Medicines. 2nd ed. By Francis Brinker. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998. ISBN 1888483067(pbk): $19.95.
Herbal Medicines: The Expanded Commission E Monographs. Mark Blumenthal et al., eds. Austin, TX: American Botanical Council, 2000. ISBN 0967077215: $59.95. Also available on CD-ROM. $59.95.
Herbs: Everyday Reference for Health Professionals. Frank Chandler, ed. Ottawa, ON: Canadian Pharmacists Association & Canadian Medical Association, 2000. ISBN 0920169414: $43.95 Cdn (non-members); $29.95 Cdn (members).
Manifesto for a New Medicine: Your Guide to Healing Partnerships & the Wise Use of Alternative Therapies. James S. Gordon. Collingdale, PA: DIANE Publishing Co., 1999. ISBN 0788161822: $25.00.
Mayo Clinic Book of Alternative Medicine:The New Approach to Using the Best of Natural Therapies and Conventional Medicine. Rochester, MN: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research, 2007. ISBN 9781933405926 $24.95. Mayo Clinic Health Information imprint
Mosby's Dictionary of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Wayne B. Jonas. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, 2004. ISBN 0323025161 (pbk): $41.95.
The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Alternative Treatments for Common Health Conditions. 3rd ed. rev. Schuyler W. Lininger Jr. et al., eds. Three Rivers, CA: Three Rivers Press, 2006. ISBN 0307336654 (pbk): $24.95.
Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing. Jonathan. V. Wright & Alan .R. Gaby. Ridgefield, CA: Vital Health Publishing, 2006. ISBN 1890612502 (pbk): $21.95, $26.50 Cdn.
Natural Standard Medical Conditions Reference - An Integrative Approach. Natural Standard and Ulbricht, C. St. Louis, MO:Mosby, 2009. $54.95
PDR for Herbal Medicines. 4th ed. Thomson Healthcare Staff, ed. Montvale, NJ: Thomson Healthcare, 2007. ISBN 15636336786: $59.95.
PDR for Non-Prescription Drugs Dietary Supplements and Herbs. 29th ed. Thomson Healthcare Staff, ed. Montvale, NJ: Thomson Healthcare, 2008. ISBN 156363662X: $59.95.
Prescription for Nutritional Healing. 4th ed. By Phyllis A Balch, et al. New York: Penguin Group, 2006. ISBN 1583332368 (pbk): $31.00. Cdn.
The Review of Natural Products, Facts and Comparisons. Loose-Leaf, updated monthly. ISSN 10895302: $185.00 New subscription; $165.00 renewal. CD-ROM. 2007. Annual. ISBN 1574392646: $179.95. http://www.factsandcomparisons.com./
Stedman’s Alternative and Complementary Medicine Words. 2nd ed. Thomas Lathrop Stedman. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004. ISBN 078175521 (pbk): $38.95.
Textbook of Natural Medicine. 3rd rev. ed. M. Murray & J. Pizzorno. Philadelphia, PA: Churchill Livingstone, 2005. ISBN 0443073007: $239.00.
Tyler’s Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals. 2nd ed. James E. Robbers & Varro E. Tyler. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press, 2000. ISBN 0789001608 (pbk): $19.95.
Tyler’s Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and Related Remedies. 4th ed. Steven Foster and Varro E. Tyler. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press, 2005. ISBN 0789008750 (pbk): $24.95.
Unconventional Cancer Therapies. 3rd ed. BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver, BC: Cancer Control Agency of British Columbia, 2000. ISBN 1896624057: $35.00 Cdn. To order call (604) 877-6000 or e-mail: bmorrison@bc.cancer.bc.ca.
Vitamins, Herbs, Minerals and Supplements: The Complete Guide. H. Winter Griffith. Boulder, CO: Da Capo Press, 2000. ISBN 1555612636 (pbk): $25.95 Cdn.
Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine. 2nd ed. Tori Hudson. Blacklick, OH: McGraw-Hill Trade, 2007. ISBN 0071464735: $28.95 Cdn.