Beyond the Land of Gold: The Life & Times of Perry A. Burgess
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I took it home because I found I could not stop reading the first chapter about Hannah Dustin, who escaped from her Abenaki captors after they captured her family and killed her newborn child. A statue dedicated to her bravery now stands in Haverhill, Massachusetts, but that is only the start of the fascinating story of the Cheney clan. I was riveted by this story of a Mormon family trying to settle the wild West and becoming regional heroes in the process. This is an excellent non-fiction account that reads like a novel; I could not put it down and highly recommend it!
W. Niccoli
WOW……….after reading the first chapter about Hannah Dustin, I was hooked and could hardly put the book down……I carried it everywhere to read even a few pages at a time…This book is more than about a Mormon family who came “out west” but how our ancestors lived in the 1800’s and 1900’s…..love the diaries…..they sure age lots of meat but with nothing else it did well for them…You won’t be disappointed…
P. Carter
An outstanding read about my family. It is very detailed, clearly the writer spent a lot of time in research. History buffs will love it.
G. Thompson
The Doctor’s Complete Guide to Vitamins and Minerals
Very informative book. Has been helpful on countless occassions. When we talk to people about health issues, they are amazed at the wealth of information in here. We have given these out as gifts as well.
The Silva7
This is a great reference and introduction to vitamins and mineral from a doctor’s point of view. It is basic enough for the beginner and gives plenty of information for the medical professional who is treating you. While it does not go over supplementation, she takes each vitamin and mineral and explains the common foods they are in, what function they play in the body, and which vitamins work well with each other to maximize their results. It is easy to read and makes a great reference book along with other books. This book is well researched and can be shared with your health care professional.
J. Ferrara
This book really covers each vitamin & mineral in detail. She simply explains what they do, how they may interact, describes signs of deficiencies/toxicities, and gives precautions — such as and when usage needs to be monitored by a Doctor. The section that lists many different ailments (from A-Z), describes how certain vitamins may helpful to alleviate the problem. Sometimes there can be a very simple remedy. It has been very revealing to me specificmedical/medication problems, that warranted discussion with my doctor. I would recommend to anyone who is interested in their family’s health have this book on hand for reference.
B. Sklare
Fibromyalgia: How to Combine the Best of Traditional and Alternative Therapies
This is one of the best books written about fibromyalgia that I have read. Dr. Hammerly provides more information about this illness then I could ever imagine. He makes it clear that Fibromyalgia is not just a “women’s” diease but strikes men and children also. My doctor told me that this illness is something only women get….(I am buying this book for him and taking it to him at my next appointment.) This book explains the 18 tender points and symptoms that can accompany fibromyalgia. Dr. Hammerly lists at least 20 accompanying symptoms and I highlighted 11 of these that I experience. Dr. Hammerly does an excellent job explaing conventional treatments and alternative therapys and he includes the side-effects of both conventional and herbal remedies. Another plus, is that Dr. Hammerly also states that it is absolutely necessary to have your doctor run specific tests in order to diagnose Fibromyalgia correctly and to treat any underlying condition that might exist or co-exist with fibromyalgia. This book is so informative, I recommend it to any one who has been told they have fibromyalgia.
J. Thompson
This is an excellent book. It combines therapies from conventional treatment to alternative/complimentary treatments. It is explained so that it’s easy to understand. I appreciate this book as it opens up the different approaches that maybe haven’t been explained before as a choice.
P. Worley
Integrative Medicine: The Patient’s Essential Guide
My doctor’s office had a copy of this in their waiting room. I was 3 weeks into a wicked sore throat. This book lists ALL alternatives — acupuncture, ayervedic, homeopathic, nutrition, supplements. Doctor confirmed I had an ulcer in the back of my throat, suggested slippery elm. This book recommended gargling with aspirin water (dissolve baby aspirin in warm water), which I mentioned to the doctor and she said “even better … where’d you learn that?” Two days of aspirin gargling cured the sore throat once and for all.
P. Rabbit