Books

In addition, you’ll find information about:

• the purpose for which the drug is prescribed
• any personal health issues you should bring to the attention of your physician to ensure safe use of the drug
• whether certain foods or beverages should be avoided when taking the medication
• what to do if you miss a dose
• which prescription and over-the-counter drugs, nutritional supplements, or herbal products may affect how your prescribed medication works in your body
• how certain medications can mask symptoms or interfere with diagnostic test results
• what side effects you may expect, and which of them you should report to your physician right away

"Herbal Drugstore" by Linda B. White and Steven Foster 

The Herbal Drugstore sifts through all the studies, facts, and opinions to provide objective, concise profiles of more than 280 drugs and drug categories, along with their herbal alternatives. For each health problem, you can weigh the functions and side effects of the most common pharmaceutical treatments against the benefits and cautions of the best-known herbal remedies. You also get:

* Accurate dosage instructions for using herbs safely and effectively
* Essential information about potential herb-drug and herb-herb interactions
* A comprehensive chart that lists drugs and their herbal alternatives side by side for easy reference
* In-depth profiles of nearly 60 herbs, with explanations of herb sources, uses, and safety issues
* A shopper's guide for choosing among various herb forms and brands
* Detailed instructions-- for making your own herbal remedies
* A resource directory-- of herbal products, practitioners, and publications 

"Hands on Feet- Reflexology" by Michelle K. Ebbin 

Reflexology foot massage can help reduce anxiety, target specific aches throughout the body, and create a sense of overall well-being. Michelle K. Ebbin, a Beverly Hills massage therapist to the stars, is an expert at relieving stress through this proven method. She explains her tried-and-true techniques with helpful diagrams and illustrations. The book also includes a pair of Ebbin's patented Reflexology Sox™ that often sell by themselves for as much as the price of this innovative package. They illustrate, in colorful detail, which part of the foot should be manipulated in order to relieve symptoms of PMS, fatigue, and other common ailments.

Great for yourself or to use with a partner, this package puts healing in your hands!