This is a guide to the variety of alternative therapies available and their suitability for treating a whole host of ailments. The book contains background information on alternative medicine and how it differs from orthodox healing, and provides a detailed look at the range of therapies available from acupuncture to hypnotherapy to Chinese medicine and reflexology. It also includes a list of common ailments with recommendations on safe, effective treatment and a quick A-Z reference guide to common symptoms and ailments.