Here is the completely updated edition of one of the most popular health books in publishing history.From Acne to Yoga Therapy, The Practical Encyclopedia of Natural healing covers virtually every common illness and every important natural healing modality that offers genuine benefits. Major entries are given to reporting new findings about heart disease, arthritis, back pain and other chronic problems, along with detailed, practical advice for intelligent self-treatment.Its encyclopedic thoroughness is studded with entries of unusual interest: how the body heals itself (written by a medical specialist); how to grow and use the ten most practical medicinal herbs; an evaluation of Pritikin Therapy; the newly revealed benefits of vegetarianism; do-it-yourself psychotherapyãeven a firsthand report on Natural Healing behind the Iron Curtain.