This guide includes: the history and background of a wide range of alternative therapies; detailed information about what to expect when visiting a therapist; clear step-by-step exercises and self-help instructions; a wide ranging common ailments section,listing both conventional and alternative treatments; a full glossary and reference section. With detailed information on over 50 alternative healing therapies, from the most commonly used to those that are less well known, this sister volume to "The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Healing Remedies" should be of interest to anyone who wants to explore all their options in this sphere. Packed with step-by-step photography, which shows exactly what to expect when visiting a practitioner, historical images, and self-help exercises, this book presents its information clearly and concisely, with cross-referencing between all other sections. There are also caution boxes, which supply appropriate warnings about when to use certain therapies, and an overview of the orthodox perspective on each healing method.

With a full section on the most common ailments, this volume provides an accessible and informative reading for those who are familiar with the world of alternative healing and those who come to it for the first time.