- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Infinite Ideas Limited (31 May 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 190490243X
- ISBN-13: 978-1904902430
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 16.6 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,134,649 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Choice magazine, August 2005
"Help is at hand..."
Now, November 2005
"...full of ideas to help keep eczema under control."
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The upsurge in allergy incidence is a fundamental part of modern lifestyle. Understanding what allergies are, and why they happen, can be the first step to overcoming them for sufferers. This 240 page softback book promises "52 brilliant ideas to help you avoid or cope with sneezing, scratching, coughing, wheezing, and other symptoms that accompany this annoying and sometimes life threatening ailment." It is not a textbook about allergies but is packed with commonsense advice about controlling them and living life to the full.
The 52 short chapters, all clearly described in the contents pages, include explanatory narrative and ideas covering each subject. Each idea links to additional ideas expanding on the first. Questions and answers at each chapter end highlight relevant points from the sections and reflect on their effectiveness - very much like a nice holistic consultation. Additionally there are some amusing "defining words of wisdom": from sources ranging from the bible to diverse authors and proverbs from various nations.
The what, why and wherefore of allergy, symptoms, lifestyle issues, and popular and not so popular remedies are covered. Some of the myths are dispelled, and lots of useful information is provided along the way.
Did you know how to stop a sneeze? Push your index finger into the dimple above your upper lip, and apply pressure until the urge goes away? Honey is known to be good for us; however locally produced honey (ideally from within a 10mile radius of your home) can help reduce allergy to pollens by building up resistance to them. A regular small dose- just a teaspoon daily - can help the desensitising process. Nettles are natural antihistamines and can be taken as tea, tinctures or capsules.
Nevertheless the suggestion about removing all your clothes as you enter the house, putting them into a bin liner to keep pollen enclosed until you wash the clothes could prove interesting if you have a glass front door!
Dr Hicks', a part time GP who is also Classic FM's radio doctor, includes real life anecdotes, written with a humerous, human style, and cleverly interspersed photographs making this an easy read and a book which can apply to professionals and non-professionals alike. It is one that can easily be 'dipped into' and used when needed, providing sound practical information.
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