MONTEREY, Calif., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly half of all people in the United States regularly take some form of medication, whether prescription or over-the-counter. According to writer and therapist John Sherman, Ph.D., OTR, CST, we've become a nation of medication consumers. His answer to this growing trend is "Do-It-Yourself Natural Health: Natural Health Trio."

"Natural Health" combines the practices of acupressure, aromatherapy, and herbal therapy to provide a natural approach to good health. Readers will find a well-researched and practical how-to guide for treating more than 60 common conditions - from tension and stress, to migraines and toothaches. The entry for each condition contains suggestions for aromatherapy and herbal therapies, as well as illustrations for conducting acupressure treatments.

The "12 Common Herbs" section offers readers a concise introduction to holistic herbs like cinnamon, ginger, and St. John's wort; this section also discusses each herb's properties, potential uses, and any special considerations for its use.  The book's easy-to-follow layout and simple illustrations complement the wide variety of reader-friendly information found inside. The book's collection of helpful hints and tips is essential for any home's first aid library.

As a licensed occupational therapist and certified shiatsu therapist, Sherman capitalized on 33 years of hands-on experience to compile a wealth of practical and user-friendly natural health information. The information he provides will help readers take charge of their own health care while focusing on benefits such as safety and lower costs.

Dr. Sherman has been a practicing therapist for more than three decades.  Eighteen years ago he began studies in natural therapies as an alternative to prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. He is a former Instructor and Assistant Professor of physical disabilities at Texas Women's University and San Jose State University. Born and raised in Boston, he now resides in Monterey, California.

     "Do-It-Yourself Natural Health: Natural Health Trio"
     John Sherman, Ph.D., OTR, CST
     New Found Therapies Publications, Monterey, CA
     $24.95, paperback, 228pp ISBN: 0-9709411-2-9

     Contact:

     John Sherman, Ph.D., OTR, CST
     New Found Therapies Publications
     Monterey, CA 93940
     831 647 0413
     800 521 6384
     Fax: 831 657 9883
     info@diynaturalhealth.net
     http://www.diynaturalhealth.net