Midnightmom Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Latest FB post from Patriot Nurse: I frequently get requests for herbal references and solid compendiums of alternative medicine. This is THE definitive source for creating, using, and understand herbal medicine from the modern master, Dr. Christopher. Referred to me from a student (Thanks Shelby!) some years ago, it has become an active part of my library. Swallow the cost and get it. You won't regret the $60.School of Natural Healingby Dr. John R. Christopherhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/1879436159/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?tag=thepatriotnur-20 2 Quote Link to comment
Jeepers Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) I clicked on the link and it's $75.00 now. And that's used. Edited March 16, 2016 by Jeepers Quote Link to comment
Jeepers Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Pixie, that's insane. I've been seeing a lot of price gouging going on. 1 Quote Link to comment
out_of_the_ordinary Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) https://natureswarehouse.net/collections/literature/products/school-of-natural-healing-by-dr-john-r-christopher It's $56.31 here and free shipping. I don't know what edition this is compared to the one Midnightmom linked. And through the school itself, it's $79.95. https://www.christopherpublications.com/SNH.html Looks like there's a deal where it's part of a bundle, too. https://www.christopherpublications.com/snhsyllabus.html Edited March 16, 2020 by out_of_the_ordinary 2 Quote Link to comment
Littlesister Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Wow. that is some high priced books. I would have to think on that one a bit. But looks to be a load of good info. I think because it is a school book is why price is so high. No wonder college kids have such high prices to pay for college. Quote Link to comment
Ambergris Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 I have a copy of the paperback I got for $14. It is no better than any of my other herbals. 1 4 Quote Link to comment
Mother Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 I used Dr Christopher’s book as one of the textbooks required for a wholistic healing course I took in 2000. He is a well respected herbalist but his books are pricey. Christopher Publications has two of his books on sale as a set for $100. One thing to remember in using herbal books, even if well respected, is they become outdated as to the safety of herbs as related to medications. New medications are introduced continuously and you need to do your research before combining them. The medication manufacturer’s web site can often be a good place to start. 5 Quote Link to comment
Cricket Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Thank you for the recommendation! I just ordered a used copy in "good" condition from Amazon for $34.23 and $9.12 S&H plus tax. Other copies are $138 and up, plus shipping. I got lucky, and just happened to look at the right time, but $45 for a used book does make me wince. 2 Quote Link to comment
Mother Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Cricket, please let us know how you like it. 1 Quote Link to comment
Cricket Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 32 minutes ago, Mother said: Cricket, please let us know how you like it. Will do! It will probably be a 10 days or more before it arrives. I wasn't going to ay $90 for overnight shipping! 4 Quote Link to comment
out_of_the_ordinary Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, Mother said: One thing to remember in using herbal books, even if well respected, is they become outdated as to the safety of herbs as related to medications. New medications are introduced continuously and you need to do your research before combining them. The medication manufacturer’s web site can often be a good place to start. I have and like A-Z Guide to Drug-Herb-Vitamin Interactions, 2nd edition edited by Alan Gaby, MD. It is from 2006, so there are new medications since then, and doesn't have everything in it, but it is someplace for me to start. I agree with Mother, one has do your research. Edited March 16, 2022 by out_of_the_ordinary 3 Quote Link to comment
Mother Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 That is a good reference book, OOTO. I should look to see if there is an updated copy or at least a newer interaction book. 2 Quote Link to comment
Littlesister Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Just went to the Amazon site from above. They want $353.97 new and only 1 left and $147.75 used. Think I will try to find it somewhere else. Amazon even wanted $3.00 for shipping. I am a prime user and have to pay to get it. Seems some price gouging going on. Quote Link to comment
out_of_the_ordinary Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 https://www.christopherpublications.com/snhsyllabus.html The bundle above is still $100 (free shipping, too), but they are out of stock. It might be worth asking them when they might have them back in stock. Nature's Warehouse is asking $107.95, but they are sold out as well. https://natureswarehouse.net/collections/literature/products/school-of-natural-healing-by-dr-john-r-christopher Books, overall, have been having price jumps and availablity issues. 2 Quote Link to comment
Mother Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Book prices and shipping fees are going up. They are pushing e-version now but those versions will not help us if we lose our internet. With the prices I believe I will start printing things off before ink and paper go any higher. I especially want some of the Mrs S info. There is some real first hand experiences and great info here. 3 Quote Link to comment
Jeepers Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Mother, I started printing things off a couple of years ago. It took me a long time and at times I wanted to give up (old slow printer) but I got it done. Now I'm glad I did. I got some notebooks and some sleeves, and made different categories so things will be easier to locate. 4 Quote Link to comment
Mother Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 I started that a couple years ago too but there always seems to be more I want to copy . 1 Quote Link to comment
still Nana Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Has anyone thought about buying a copy of last year's PDR? (Physician's Desk Reference) I used to keep a copy that was within a couple of years of current the one. They list all available drugs and interactions, including OTC meds. Things do change but generally not that drastically in a couple of years. You may be able to get a copy from a used book store online- I haven't looked for one for awhile. Local libraries may also sell last years copies. The info in a recent one would be much more up to date than a 2006 book. Just a suggestion.... Also, keep the inserts from your prescriptions, there's is a lot of good info on interactions and side effects. Love and hugs, still Nana In a world where you can be anything you like, please, be kind. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Mother Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Great idea Nana. I have a very old one. I’ve been looking for a recent book on nutrient content of foods. Now I’ll add a reference book to that list. Thanks. 2 Quote Link to comment
still Nana Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Mother, check for college textbooks on nutrition classes. I took the class over 40 years ago, while studying nursing. I actually just checked my shelves to see if I still had my textbook but, it seems to have disappeared at some unknown time. Love and hugs, still Nana In a world where you can be anything you like, please, be kind. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Jeepers Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 I have the Physician's Desk Reference. It's packed away so I'm not sure which edition it is. Another good reference book is the Mosby's Nursing Drug Reference book. Mine is dated 2015 (28th edition) and I have used it often for Rx information. It says: "Administer drugs safely, accurately and professionally. Now the most trusted book in nursing is also available electronically." I see they have the 2022 edition out now. I too doubt if much has changed but I wonder if an upgrade is prudent? 2 Quote Link to comment
out_of_the_ordinary Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 I've always wanted to get a PDR, but I think when I checked a couple years ago, they were no longer printing them? 1 Quote Link to comment
Mother Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 I took a wholistic healing course 20 years ago and still have all my textbooks from that. Nutrition, Biology, physiology, herbology, and all the other required ologies. They are still valuable but I want to update. One of the required courses was Iridology. The diagnosing of illnesses from the study of the eyes. I recently talked with my eye doctor about it. He said it was not taught in optometry and was not considered real proven by most doctors but that he’d studied it out of curiosity and had found a lot of it to be right on. The hard cover book came with a set of slides of eyeballs. Now that was an interesting course. 1 Quote Link to comment
Jeepers Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Mother, I know an Amish 'doctor' down in Mt. Hope Ohio who specialized in iridology. One time I took an Amish friend and his wife and two daughters to see him. The driveway was full of horse and buggies. My friend said, 'He does a booming business.' He also sells vitamins and herbs. He doesn't see non-Amish unless he knows you well because he is afraid of being accused of practicing medicine without a license. The FDA has been pretty strict on the Amish. Mostly from selling herbals and also unpasteurized milk etc. 2 Quote Link to comment
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