General Sources
613 WEI
Own Your Health: Choosing the Best from Alternative & Conventional Medicine: Experts to Guide You, Research to Inform You, Stories to Inspire You by Roanne Weisman2003, 471 p.

615.5 ALT
Balanced Healing: Combining Modern Medicine with Safe & Effective Alternative Therapies by Laurence H. Altshuler2004, 492 p.

615.5 BRU
Miracle Touch: A Complete Guide to Hands-On Therapies That Have the Amazing Ability to Heal by Debra Fulghum Bruce2003, 216 p.

615.5 CAS
Blended Medicine: The Best Choices in Healing: The Breakthrough System That Combines Natural, Alternative and Mainstream Medicine for More Than 100 Ailments by Michael Castleman2000, 708 p.

615.5 COM
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Information Source Book2001, 229 p.

615.5 CRE
Your Guide to Alternative Medicine: Understanding, Locating, and Selecting Holistic Treatments and Practitioners by Larry P. Credit2003, 202 p.

615.5 KEE
Healing with Complementary and Alternative Therapies by Lynn Keegan2001, 520 p.

615.5 NEW
New York Times Guide to Alternative Health: A Consumer Reference2001, 394 p.
Includes information on scientifically proven therapies, the most promising remedies and dangerous frauds and scams.

615.5 WIA
Natural Healing Companion: Using Alternative Medicines: What to Buy, How to Take, and When to Combine for Best Results by Deborah A. Wiancek2000, 531 p.

615.5 WOO
Encyclopedia of Natural Healing by Anne Woodham2000, 336 p.
Comprehensive, well-illustrated introduction to alternative healing therapies from Natural Health magazine. Each entry includes evidence and research to support the practice as well as current mainstream medical views.

Specific Therapies
Acupuncture
615.892 FRA
Simple Guide to Using Acupuncture: The Five Elements by Nora Franglen2001, 128p.

615.892 KID
Acupuncture for Everyone: What It Is, How It Works, and How It Can Help You by Ruth Kidson2001, 168 p.

Aromatherapy
615.321 DEV
Aromatherapy: Essential Oils and How to Use Them by Charla Devereux2002, 112 p.

615.321 DOW
Aromatherapy 101 by Karen Downes2000, 194 p.

615.321 LAW
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Aromatherapy: A Practical Approach to the Use of Essential Oils for Health and Well-Being by Julia Lawless2002, 224 p.

615.321 WIL
Aroma Remedies by Christine Wildwood2000, 144 p.

Ayurveda
615.32 MAJ
Major Herbs of Ayurveda2002, 361 p.

615.53 WAR
Ayurveda: The Right Way to Live: The Ancient Indian Medical System, Focussing on the Prevention of Disease through Diet, Lifestyle and Herbalism by Gopi Warrier2002, 128 p.

Chakras
131 ARE
Way of Chakras by Caroline Shola Arewa2001, 171 p.
Discover your strength in the centers of energy within you.

131 WAU
Book of Chakras: Discover the Hidden Forces Within You by Ambika Wauters2002, 128p.
Learn about the root chakra and learn exercises most appropriate for each part of your body.

150.198 JUD
Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System as a Path to the Self by Anodea Judith2004, 488 p.

Chiropractic
615.534 LEN
Chiropractic Way: How Chiropractic Care Can Stop Your Pain and Help You Regain Health without Drugs or Surgery by Michael Lenarz, D.C.2003, 320p.

617.564 HOM
The Chiropractor’s Self-Help Back and Body Book: How You Can Relieve Common Aches and Pains at Home and on the Job by Samuel Homola2002, 296 p.

Color Therapy
615.8 NOR
Secrets of Color Healing by Stephanie Norris2001, 224 p.

615.89 DEE
Beginner’s Guide to Color Therapy by Jonathan Dee2004, 109 p.

Flower Therapy
615.321 PAL
The Complete Book of Flower Essences: 48 Natural and Beautiful Ways to Heal Yourself and Your Life by Rhonda M. PallasDowney2002, 456 p.

615.321 SCH
Encyclopedia of Bach Flower Therapy by Mechthild Scheffer2001, 343 p.

Herbal Medicine
615.321 BAL
Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-to-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies by Phyllis A. Balch2002, 545 p.

615.321 MEL
Complete Guide to Safe Herbs by Chris D. Meletis2002, 256 p.
From Natural Health magazine, a helpful guide to herb-herb and herb-drug interactions. Includes a section on potentially dangerous herbs for children.

615.321 SCH
Wild Medicinal Plants: What to Look for, When to Harvest, How to Use by Anny Schneider2002, 304 p.

Homeopathy
615.5 MAC
Practical Homeopathy: A Comprehensive Guide to Homeopathic Remedies and Their Acute Uses by Vinton McCabe2000, 592 p.

615.532 ULL
Essential Homeopathy: What It Is and What It Can Do for You by Dana Ullman2002, 112 p.

615.532 WAU
Homeopathic Medicine Chest by Ambika Wauters2000, 124 p.

Video 615.532 HOM
Homeopathy Mystery of Healing2001, 56 min.
This comprehensive documentary looks at the origins, principles, and modern practice of the alternative and holistic form of medicine.

Magnet Therapy
615.845 PHI
Magnet Therapy: An Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide by William H. Philpott2000, 245 p.

615.845 ROS
Magnet Therapy Illustrated: Natural Healing and Pain Relief Using Magnets by Peter Rose2001, 112 p.

615.845 ROS
The Practical Guide to Magnet Therapy by Peter Rose2001, 128 p.


Reflexology
615.822 BRO
Hand Reflexology by Denise Whichello Brown2002, 154 p.

615.822 DOU
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Reflexology: Therapeutic Foot Massage for Health and Well-Being by Inge Dougans2002, 192 p.

615.822 VON
The Everything Reflexology Book: Manipulate Zones in the Hands and Feet to Relieve Stress, Improve Circulation, and Promote Good Health by Valerie Voner2003, 289 p.

615.822 DOU
Reflexology and Acupressure by Janet Wright2003, 127 p.

Reiki
615.852 KEL
Degrees of Reiki by Maureen J. Kelly2003, 230 p.

615.852 TOM
Mastering Reiki: A Practicing and Teaching Primer by John Tompkins, Jr.2002, 128 p.

Video 615.852 REI
Reiki, 1st Level Attunement Give Healing Energy to Yourself and Others2001

Video 615.852 REI
Reiki, Healing Attunement Heal Emotional-Mental Physical-Spiritual Issues2001

Video 615.852 REI
Reiki, Psychic Attunement Open and Expand Your Psychic Abilities2001

Shiatsu
615.822 COW
Shiatsu: A Practical Introduction by Oliver Cowmeadow2002, 185 p.
Literally meaning “finger pressure,” this traditional form of Japanese massage is demonstrated with accompanying illustrations.

615.822 LIE
Complete Illustrated Guide to Shiatsu: The Japanese Healing Art of Touch for Health and Fitness by Elaine Liechti2002 192 p.
An excellent introduction with many pictures.

615.822 OHA
Do-It-Yourself Shiatsu: How to Perform the Ancient Japanese Art of Acupressure by Wataru Ohashi2001, 144 p.
A well-illustrated introduction.

615.822 THO
Shiatsu: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide by Gerry Thompson2000, 144 p.
Large color photographs make this an excellent visual instructional.

T’ai Chi and Qigong
613.71 BON
T’ai Chi for Seniors: How to Gain Flexibility, Strength, and Inner Peace by Philip Bonifonte2004, 213 p.

613.71 DOU
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to T’ai Chi and Gigong by Bill Douglas2002, 338 p.
Illustrated guide that covers the movements used in both disciplines from the publishers of the reliable series.

613.71 FRA
The Big Book of Tai Chi: Build Health Fast in Slow Motion by Bruce Frantzis2003, 294 p.

613.71 SEC
Secrets of Qigong2001, 224 p.

613.71 YAN
Qigong Meditation: Embryonic Breathing by Jwing-Ming Yang2003, 211 p.

DVD 613.71 DIS
Discover Tai Chi for Beginners with Scott Cole: Workout Essentials2002

DVD 613.71 DIS
Discover Tai Chi Weight Loss2002

DVD 613.71 DIS
Discover Tai Chi with Scott Cole AM and PM Workouts2002

Yoga
181.45 HOW
How We Live Our Yoga: Teachers and Practitioners on How Yoga Enriches, Surprises, and Heals Us2002, 195 p.

613.7 KIR
Hatha Yoga Illustrated by Martin Kirk2004, 233 p.

613.7 LAL
Yoga Basics: Stretches to Tone, Energize and De-Stress by Vimla Lalvani2004, 128 p.

613.7 LEE
Om Yoga Today: Your Yoga Practice in 5, 15, 30, 60, and 90 Minutes Time for Your Practice, Time for Yourself by Cyndi Lee2004, 175 p.

613.7 SIM
Live Better Ashtanga Yoga: Exercises and Inspirations for Well-Being by Anton Simmha2003, 128 p.

613.7 YEE
Yoga: The Poetry of the Body by Rodney Yee2002, 345 p.
Introduction to Hatha Yoga by one of the leaders in the field.

DVD 613.7 YOG
Yoga Journal's Yoga Step by Step2004
A series in three sessions, one on foundation poses for building strength, one on bending and twisting poses for flexibility and one on balance for focus and energy.

DVD 613.7 YOU
You Can Do Yoga2004
Also available in videocassette.

Special Situations
Cancer Therapies
616.994 AME
American Cancer Society’s Guide to Complementary and Alternative Cancer Methods2000, 438 p.

616.994 OTO
Healing Outside the Margins: The Survivor’s Guide to Integrative Cancer Care by Carole O’Toole2002, 317 p.

616.99449 BRE
Breast Cancer: Beyond Convention: The World’s Foremost Authorities on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Offer Advice on Healing2002, 478 p.

616.99449 KAU
The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Breast Cancer: A Practical Manual for Understanding, Prevention & Care by Sat Dharam Kaur2003, 382 p.

Companion Animals
636.089 BEA
The Arthritis Cure for Pets by Brian Beale2000, 213 p.

636.089 KEL
The Last Chance Dog: And Other Stories of Holistic Animal Healing by Donna Kelleher2003, 279 p.

636.089 WUL
All You Ever Wanted to Know about Herbs for Pets by Mary Wulff-Tilford1999, 416 p.

636.7 MES
Natural Health Bible for Dogs and Cats: Your A–Z Guide to over 200 Conditions, Herbs, Vitamins, and Supplements by Shawn Messonnier2000, 475 p.

636.7 SHO
New Choices in Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats: Over 1,000 at-Home Remedies for Your Pet’s Problems: Herbs, Acupressure, Massage, Homeopathy, Flower Essences, Natural Diets, Healing Energy by Amy D. Shojai1999, 466 p.

Prepared by Marty Krause, January 2005