Top 10 Alternative Medicine Books

Alternative medicine is becoming increasingly popular in the west as people search for less invasive and more natural forms of healing. Alternative medicine is a return to the bounty of nature and the healing powers inherent in all of us. There are numerous alternative medicine books out there and in this article I will discuss the top 10 best alternative medicine books on the market.

Top 10 Alternative Medicine Books - #1 Back to Eden by Jethro Kloss

Back to Eden by Jethro Kloss is without a doubt the very best alternative medicine book ever written. It's a wealth of information on herbalism, health and healing. Over eight hundred pages of wisdom written by one of the country's first alternative medicine advocates, this alternative medicine book is a must have for any aspiring herbalist.

Included in the book are instructions for making and using herbal preparations, common uses of almost every herb imaginable, tips on being an effective nurse and healthful recipes. Jethro Kloss was a strict vegan and he explains in detail why this simple diet will keep the body healthy and beautiful. He details his experiences as a country doctor and the patients he treated who had been given up on by traditional medicine.

This is a book that was used by my grandmother, my mother and now me. A copy has always been on the bookshelf in my home and for good reason. If you have no other alternative medicine books, this one is a must. You can treat any disease or illness with the guidelines presented in this alternative medicine book and just reading it will change the way you view your health forever.

Top 10 Alternative Medicine Books - #2 Healing Wise by Susun S. Weed

On my sixteenth birthday, I received a copy of the alternative medicine book, Healing Wise by Susun S. Weed. My mother thought it would be a good introduction to the art of alternative medicine and she wasn't wrong. Reading this alternative medicine book changed my life forever.

Susun S. Weed teaches us how to live in a healthy/whole/holy way and to provide optimal nourishment to our bodies. She is a brilliant writer as she takes us on a "weed walk" with several common herbs. She gives each herb a voice, literally, and by doing so, helps us to understand the healing properties of each plant.

Included in this alternative medicine book are instructions for making your own herbal preparations, recipes and techniques for using common herbs and an explanation of health from the perspective of the wise woman tradition of healing. This is one the most highly recommended alternative medicine books on the market.

Top 10 Alternative Medicine Books - #3 Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal

Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal is number three on the list of best alternative medicine books. This alternative medicine book is perfect for keeping your entire family healthy and happy. If you are considering buying any of Rosemary's books, this would be the one to get. It's a combination of all her herbalism manuals in one large volume.

Included in this alternative medicine book are sections for healing children with herbs, using herbs for beauty, how to create your home medicine chest and different remedies for almost any ailment you can think of. This alternative medicine book is highly recommended to anyone who is interested in natural healing.

Top 10 Alternative Medicine Books - #4 The Book of Herbal Wisdom: Using Plants as Medicines by Matthew Wood

The Book of Herbal Wisdom by Matthew Wood is one of the best modern alternative medicine books out there. He writes in a graceful, pleasing way but also infuses his techniques with sound, scientific fact.

Included in this alternative medicine book are the use of flower essences for healing, homeopathic medicine and Native American herbal medicine. This alternative medicine book is a must read for anyone interested in the subject.

Top 10 Alternative Medicine Books - #5 The Healing Power of Minerals, Special Nutrients and Trace Elements by Paul Bergner

This alternative medicine book is a wonderful study in the healing power of minerals and other elements. Documented in the book the declining mineral content of American food, most notably produce, over the past few decades and how this affected our overall health in this country.

The author's knowledge on the subject of alternative medicine is very impressive and you will be riveted by this revealing alternative medicine book. This book is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in alternative medicine books.

Top 10 Alternative Medicine Books - #6 Sacred Plant Medicine: The Wisdom in Native American Herbalism by Stephen Harrod Buhner

This is a wonderful alternative medicine book detailing the wisdom of Native American healing practices. It centers on the spiritualism involved in herbalism and is beautifully written.

Included in this alternative medicine book are sacred Native American medicinal songs associated with each of the plants featured and an in-depth examination of how the healers of Native American tribes communicated with the plants.

Top 10 Alternative Medicine Books - #7 The Book of Shamanic Healing by Kristin Madden

The book of Shamanic Healing is written by renowned author and director of Shamanic studies at Ardantane School. This alternative medicine book offers a wealth of information about the healing practices of shamanism and is highly recommended read for anyone interested in alternative medicine.

Included in this alternative medicine book are explanations of different aspects of shamanic healing, creating sacred healing space, energy healing, tools used in shamanic healing and more. This alternative medicine book is a great addition to any healer's library.

Top 10 Alternative Medicine Books - #8 Alchemical Healing: A Guide to Spiritual, Physical and Transformational Medicine by Nicki Scully

This alternative medicine book focuses on shamanism, energy healing and alchemical healing principles. This book is highly acclaimed in the field of alternative medicine and that's no accident. The information in this alternative medicine book is enlightening and will help you heal yourself and others using a variety of alternative healing philosophies. This is one of my most treasured books and one that I come to time and again for advice and inspiration.

Included in this alternative medicine book are exercises, techniques and practices that anyone can accomplish. Drawing from all different healing traditions from Egyptian to Native American, this book is a masterpiece. The most impressive thing about this alternative medicine book is the way the techniques are explained. Emphasis is placed on detail and you aren't ever left in the dark. This book is highly recommended for the alternative medicine book enthusiast.

Top 10 Alternative Medicine Books - #9 Hands of Light: A Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field by Barbara Brennan

This alternative medicine book is a look at spiritual healing through the eyes of a scientist. With specific techniques offered for seeing auras, healing using the human energy field and energy healing, this book is essential for anyone interested in alternative medicine books.

Included in this alternative medicine book are studies of the human energy field, explanations of how this energy field is connected with health and information valuable to anyone who is interested in healing themselves or others through alternative medicine. The pictures of auras and chakras are also extremely beneficial to anyone studying energy healing or alternative medicine in general.

Top 10 Alternative Medicine Books - #10 Perfect Health: The Complete Mind/Body Guide by Deepak Chopra

This is a classic alternative medicine book and one of the best. Chopra is known for his writing on harnessing the healing power of the mind and this book is no exception. It is charmingly written and focuses on the prevention of health problems and how to maintain balanced health within the body.

This alternative medicine book includes an explanation of Chopra's quantum view of the human body and a step-by-step program for health based on the individual. The program is based on the principles of stress reduction, diet, exercise and daily health routines. This is a must have for anyone interested in alternative medicine books or health in general.