Forget painkillers – reach for natural remedies

We want to look and feel as vibrant as possible well into old age. Often times we reach for medications or pharmaceutical drugs for all that ails us even though we don't know for sure what the long terms effects can be on on our health. Why not feel better without the side effects that often come with taking medications?

The healthcare industry is rapidly becoming a minefield of innumerable medications and preventives, their subsequent side effects, and conflicting information pertaining to nearly every medical practice on the planet. This minefield is the result of a greater susceptibility to once-uncommon illnesses. With an expanding maze of unnerving medical information available, there is a rapidly growing movement on the part of
the consumer toward natural remedies for these ailments.

Author and naturopath Mim Beim is a strong proponent of natural preventatives and remedies for a plethora of common ailments. Her nearly 25 years of practicing natural medicine have equipped her with a vast knowledge of curatives that rely upon remedies found in nature, as well as ancient health-care practices that have stood the test of time without the aid of mass-produced, chemically enhanced, and surgically invasive techniques.

In a personable voice and well-structured format, her book, Natural Remedies, An A–Z Reference Guide to Tried-and-True Cures for Common Complaints, provides an exhaustive list of ailments and the natural alternatives for treating them. With wit and wisdom, Beim presents the reader with tried-and-true methods for improving their physical and mental health without the aid of side-effect ridden medications.

She describes the benefits of utilizing natural materials and alternative medical practices, from herbal tonics to Ayurvedic treatments, both curatively and preventively.The book outlines natural remedies to help with 200 common ailments including colds, burns, arthritis, PMS, infertility and menopause. It also also provides strategies for losing weight, increasing energy, and dealing with stress. Each condition is detailed alphabetically in easy-to-understand language, clearly separated into symptoms, triggers, and natural medicines.

Natural Remedies goes on sale in April.  Make sure to reserve a copy as an invaluable resource for anyone seeking a natural alternative to mass-market medicines and preventives, from the consumer to the medical practitioner. For more information, check out www.basichealthpub.com