The American Holistic Medical Association Guide to Holistic Health: Healing Therapies for Optimal Wellness

Larry Trivieri, The American Holistic Medical Associatio, Trivieri. John Wiley & Sons, $40 (448pp) ISBN 978-0-471-32743-1

Larry Trivieri Jr., contributing editor of Alternative Medicine magazine and coauthor of The Complete Self-Care Guide to Holistic Medicine, advocates self-care and prevention in The American Holistic Medical Association Guide to Holistic Health: Healing Therapies for Optimal Wellness. Proper eating and exercise, vitamins, herbal remedies, ""Conscious Laughter,"" environmental awareness and a host of other salutary, common-sense practices play a part. The no-frills presentation and imprimatur of the Association (active since 1978) should convince skeptics and the curious alike. ( May 18)

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