Review: A little bit of everything for everybody...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 22, 2014
This book contains a collection of many common (and some not-so-common) treatments for ulcers.  In addition to herbalism and folk remedies, you can also find a wealth of resources for treatments from other disciplines, including Homeopathy, Ayurveda, and Chinese herbalism.  Although I'm a bit ishy on the notion (and efficacy) of the three afforementioned schools of alternative medicine, the efficacy of herbs like Licorice and Slippery Elm are based more in science rather than spirituality.  That said, I like the fact that the book looks at all of these methods and treats them equally, none more worthy or unworthy than the other, so it really is up to you to try the methods that speak to you.  If you're a more spiritual sort, you can try Chinese Herbalism which helps your Qi ("chi"), if you find more efficacy in aromatherapy, there are suggestions in here for that, as well.There's no a single answer but many possible options for those seeking relief.  The book also very helpfully includes hotlinks to ingredients, herbs and the like that might be difficult for you to find locally.  It also includes a section at the end for "Essential Reading" for each type of treatment that's featured in the book, just in case you'd like to study these methods in greater depth.  Clicking a link for publisher, Define Success Books, that's included at the start of the book takes you to other titles published by the company and includes quite a few more "Home Remedies" titles by Ms. Bus, including one for anxiety, which I will probably invest in at some point.  This book takes a balanced view and although it has some issues with repetition, Ms. Bus's tone is pleasant and matter-of-fact.  You definitely get the sense that Ms. Bus genuinely wants to help, although a 'your mileage may vary' disclaimer might be helpful, as well.