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The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine Third Edition (For Fans of Holistic Healing) Paperback – Illustrated, July 10, 2012

by Michael T. Murray (Author), Joseph Pizzorno (Author)
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The most comprehensive and practical guide available to the extraordinary healing powers of natural medicine.

From the world-renowned naturopathic doctors and bestselling authors of The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods comes the authoritative third edition of the classic reference work, revised and expanded to include the latest cutting-edge natural therapies for the most common ailments. Michael Murray and Joseph Pizzorno focus on promoting health and treating disease with nontoxic, natural therapies. This groundbreaking book—the leader in its field—shows you how to improve your health through a positive mental attitude, a healthy lifestyle, a health-promoting diet, and supplements, along with plenty of practical tips.

Murray and Pizzorno present an evidence-based approach to wellness, based on firm scientific findings. They aim to dispel the notion that natural medicine isn’t “real medicine,” offering examples and studies that show the efficacy of a holistic approach to patient care. This book grounds the reader in the seven major tenets of natural medicine and covers important topics in health care today, including cancer prevention, detoxification, and internal cleansing. Written in an easy-to-follow A–Z format, The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine offers holistic approaches for treating more than 80 common ailments, including diabetes, celiac disease, endometriosis, and more. Furthermore, it gives you:

-Ways to prevent disease through enhancing key body systems
-The major causes and symptoms of each condition
-The therapeutic considerations you need to be aware of
-Detailed treatment summaries that include the most effective nutritional supplements and botanical medicines
And much more

This groundbreaking text is a perfect introduction to the world of natural medicine, providing clear guidance in the use of the best natural remedies for all kinds of illnesses, big and small. The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine is a valuable health reference and essential reading for anyone seeking to better their health.

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DID YOU KNOW?

A cancer-related checkup is recommended every 3 years for people aged 20 to 40 and every year for people aged 40 or older.

A high dietary intake of vitamin C has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of death from heart attacks and strokes, as well as all other causes including cancer.

Many clinical and experimental studies have clearly demonstrated that stress, personality, attitude, and emotion are etiologic or contributory in suppressing the immune system as well as leading to the development of many diverse diseases.

Regular exercise has been demonstrated to provide benefit to individuals with immunodeficiency diseases, particularly through stress alleviation and mood enhancement.

Melatonin exerts significant anticancer effects, especially against breast cancer. Vitamin E not only improves insulin action, it also exerts a number of beneficial effects when taken at dosages ranging from 400 to 800 IU, which may aid in preventing the long-term complications of diabetes.

Find out all of this and more in The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine!
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Dr. Michael T. Murray is regarded as the world authority on natural medicine. An educator, lecturer, researcher, and health food industry consultant, he is the author of more than thirty books on health and healing. He lives in Arizona.
Dr. Joseph Pizzorno is the co-founder and President Emeritus of Bastyr University, the leading institution teaching naturopathic medicine. He is the medical editor of Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal and an ongoing contributor to magazines, such as Natural Health and Better Nutrition. He lives in Washington State.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atria Books; 3rd ed. edition (July 10, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1232 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1451663005
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1451663006
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.4 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.38 x 2.6 x 9.25 inches
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    Dr. Murray is one of the world’s leading authorities on natural medicine. He has published over 30 books featuring natural approaches to health. He is a graduate, former faculty member, and serves on the Board of Regents of Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington.

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    For the past forty years, Dr. Murray has been compiling a massive database of original scientific studies from the medical literature. He has personally collected over 70,000 articles from the scientific literature, which provide strong evidence on the effectiveness of diet, vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other natural measures in the maintenance of health and the treatment of disease. It is from this constantly expanding database that Dr. Murray provides the answers on health and healing on DoctorMurray.com.

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    Dr. Joseph E. Pizzorno, ND

    President, SaluGenecists, Inc.

    Editor-in-Chief, Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal

    President Emeritus, Bastyr University

    Chairman, Board of Directors, Institute for Functional Medicine

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    Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, ND is a transformational leader in medicine. As founding president of Bastyr University in 1978, he coined the term “science-based natural medicine” which set the foundation for Bastyr to become the first accredited institution in this field anywhere in the world. This validated that medicine which promotes health rather than primarily disease treatment could be credibly taught, researched and practiced. As co-author of the Textbook of Natural Medicine (first edition 1985, 5th edition 2020) he helped established the scientific foundation for health promotion medicine. With over 100,000 copies sold in 4 languages (over half to MDs), it not only helped reestablish naturopathic medicine as an important part of the healthcare system, but also provided the scientific foundation for the transformational fields of integrative and functional medicine throughout the world.

    A naturopathic physician (licensed in WA state since 1975), educator, researcher and expert spokesman, he is Editor-in-Chief of PubMed-indexed IMCJ, Board Chair of the Institute for Functional Medicine, founding board member of American Herbal Pharmacopeia, and a member of the science boards of the Hecht Foundation, Gateway for Cancer Research and Bioclinic Naturals. He was appointed by Presidents Clinton and Bush to 2 prestigious government commissions to advise the President and Congress on how to integrate natural medicine into the healthcare system. He is author or co-author of 6 textbooks for doctors (most recent Clinical Environmental Medicine) and 7 consumer books (Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine [>2 million copies in 6 languages]; most recent, The Toxin Solution).

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  • Valerie Loveland
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource book.
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    Thank you for fast shipping! This is a great resource for naturopathic practitioners. My college book got stolen (it’s that good!) and this is a needed replacement!
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  • Isabella C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars I HIGHLY recommend this book.
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    Outstanding and amazing book! I have bought a couple for gifts. A great go-to for so many things. Written in scientific layman's terms - by this I mean that people with at least average intelligence can interpret most of it. I am a nurse of 30+ years and 2 degrees and I understood most of it. Some stuff I had to look up to supplement further and better understanding.

    Overall, it is realllllly informative. The authors have gone to great pains to do a lot of research, it seems. The information seems to be objectively presented. I have started following many of the recommendations and feel much better.

    At the time I first got this book (I ordered it because it was a great deal and I had interest in the topic) I had just torn a tendon in my foot. The first thing I did was look up natural healing enhancement of such an injury. I found that Tumeric & Bromelain would be helpful, and indeed they were. A month later I came down with an autoimmune condition with vision loss. This book helped me understand these conditions better, how our bodies heal, general wellness principles; and, of course, supplement recommendations for optimum wellness.

    I HIGHLY recommend this book.
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  • Husky and aidy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
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    It's all a world of nature and Michael T. Murray knows that, this book is filled with golden information that you could use in every medical situation you could think of, the most interesting for me, was the special topic sections from weight management and from detox and stress management, etc.

    Buy this you are not going to regret it, it's going to change your life
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  • Comment8r
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended
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    Invaluable guide for anyone wanting solid information on alternative healing...something other than the standard "pills or surgery" that are most commonly used in standard medicine today. While it gives much detailed information about alternate forms of treatment for many diseases, it is written in an accessible style. You don't need a degree in health care to understand what's in this book. It's a great reference. Anyone who believes that the body can heal itself naturally if given the means to do so should read this book. Highly recommended.
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  • Glen Carlow
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bought it for a gift
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023
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    I bought it for my sister who is into natural medicine and food as well as I am and she seems to think it's a really good book. I'll probably have to buy one for myself and if it's that good maybe I'll buy one from the same author or company? We'll see?
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  • Naman A
    5.0 out of 5 stars A true encyclopedia
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    eye opening and life enhancing
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  • Beth Warner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting and useful book on health
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2013
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    I have the kindle version of this book so can read it on several devices. I have learned so much from this book, I haven't finished it yet but am very impressed with the information in it and how it's written (not too technical but not dumbed down). I want to expand my reading material of natural medicine and naturopathic treatments and this book has been a great starting point. I don't believe conventional medicine is wrong, I believe the two should be working together with recognition of certain illnesses requiring natural medicine, and others perhaps requiring conventional treatment. Natural medicine is preventative and should be first on the list, conventional medicine should come later (excluding cases of physical assault or accidents where the ER is obviously the best place to go). I would recommend this book to anyone interested in health and wellbeing!
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  • Roberto Martinez
    5.0 out of 5 stars A book to read forever
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    This medical information book is so packed with information that I will not be disappointed. Makes me see the power of the body and ways to inprove myself. And to help others. This helps the empty holes fill up quick.
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  • johnavon
    5.0 out of 5 stars an excellent book that everyone needs
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    this book is an excellent complement to your general physician(GP).

    Your GP is an expert in diagnosis. (S) He has many years of training in diagnosis and acute medicine. The problem is, once the diagnosis is made, the treatment options are determined by the pharmaceutical companies. Your GP has to choose 1 of the options they recommend. Pharmaceutical companies will only work with synthetic chemicals, because these are the only chemicals that they can patent, and protect their profits.

    Substances that occur naturally in the body, cannot be patented by the pharmaceutical companies, so they are not interested in treatment involving boosting your body's natural systems. This means that GPs are not allowed to take this treatment approach. GPs have to follow the guidance given by pharmaceutical companies.

    So if you have a chronic problem, get a diagnosis from your GP. Then consider the pharmaceutical option by looking at the actual clinical trial result to see how effectively the pharmaceutical option works. Most pharmaceutical options only work for around 50% of the population, and Harvard Medical School has researched that around 50% of the benefit of common pharmaceuticals (other than antibiotics) comes from the placebo effect.

    If you are not happy with the clinical trial results, look at the naturally occurring chemicals that can be boosted by using the foods and supplements recommended in this book. This book both covers the treatment and explains the chemical pathways involved, and provides supporting research evidence.

    I have successfully used this book to address a number of conditions where the pharmaceutical approach has failed.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Livro Medicina Natural
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    Um Excelente livro. Uma obra destinada a todos que se interessam em aprender mais sobre a medicina natural.
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  • Sarah Wray
    1.0 out of 5 stars Try google instead
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    Very basic info
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  • Axel Berendes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Umfassende Übersicht natürlicher Naturheilverfahren
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    MIchael T, Murray ist Autor zahlreicher Bücher über Naturheilverfahren und Herausgeber eines sehr interessanten Newsletters über aktuelle ERkwenntnisse auf dem Gebeit der alternativemn Medizin. Sein Buch "Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine verschafft dem Leser eine hervorragende Übersicht über die Vorsorge- und Therapiemöglichkeiten bei den wichtigsten ERkrankungen. Mehr als 1000 Seiten voller Informationen - was will der Betroffene oder sein Therapeut mehr?
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  • John R
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very comprehensive
    Reviewed in India on April 30, 2019
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    This book is really useful.
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