Red Light Therapy: Miracle Medicine

by Mark Sloan

Are you ready to discover the safest and most powerful form of therapy ever developed?

Backed by evidence from over 50,000 scientific and clinical studies to date, red light therapy is an FDA approved treatment for acne, pain reduction, arthritis, cognitive enhancement, detoxification, hair loss, fat loss, strength and muscle gains, and literally dozens of other indications. This 6x #1 Bestselling book Red Light Therapy: Miracle Medicine brings you everything you've ever wanted to know about near-infrared and red light therapy in one concise, simple and complete guide.

What You Will Learn:
- What is red light therapy?
- How it works?
- History of Red Light Therapy
- An in depth look at how red light therapy heals
- A to Z list of diseases and conditions its scientifically proven to treat
- Questions and Answers
- BONUS #1: Includes the FREE audiobook of Red Light Therapy: Miracle Medicine
- BONUS #2: Free Red Light Therapy Dose Guide
- BONUS #3: Includes FREE coupon for an infrared and red light therapy device
- Backed by over 270 scientific and clinical studies

Whatever your disease or condition, there is probably nobody who cannot benefit significantly from near-infrared and red light therapy.

Genres: Health, Science, Nonfiction

177 pages, Kindle Edition

About the author

When I was 12 years old my mother died of cancer. I didn't realize it until years later, but the tragedy of losing my mother was actually my greatest gift: My mother gave me a story that could inspire others and a mind that could find the answers the world was literally dying to know. My purpose in life is to ensure that no child has to go through what I did, ever again.

Mark has published a number of books including the 6x #1 international bestseller Red Light Therapy: Miracle Medicine and two monumental works on cancer called The Cancer Industry and Cancer: The Metabolic Disease, both of which include a combined total of over 2400 scientific and clinical references. Never before has the root cause of cancer been so well documented and easy to understand.

Mark has been researching health, including hundreds of books, for over 15 years and has many unique evidence-based insights to share with the world. His website is EndAllDisease.com and he believes the goal of ending all diseases is not only possible, but it's only a matter of time before his message becomes universally known throughout the world.

To stay updated with my work and progress, sign up for my newsletter at https://endalldisease.com

Reviews

[Lyn❤Loves❤Listening to Real Voices Only!!!!❤️🎧📚 Addict ON HIATUS · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audio - 5 Stars
Content - 4 stars

[Jim Razinha · Rating 3 out of 5]

My wife has been doing a lot of research into red light/NIR therapy and we bought some devices. I've not yet dived into the boards (the ones she found are current and have fewer testimonials than actual information about the science), but I found a few books to augment. I picked this one first because... well, the word "miracle" in the subtitle is invariably a warning. On checking, I saw that Mr. Sloan is a writer who doesn't have any medical background, which is not a problem if the material is taken as it should: information, not actual guidance - he does say in a disclaimer that none of what he says should be used to diagnose or treat anything (despite the content of the text) and that for actual problems, the reader should consult a medical professional. And he is a dichotomy. Sloan has 297 references in his second edition. I don't know if he read them all - I read several, to spot check - as some are quite long and technical. Curiously, I found more than a few claims were not cited. UVB effects... cited; red/NIR "balancing" UV exposure and protecting the skin? no citation. And then there is the HUGE problem of him talking about "Dr. Gary Null" and an allegedly damning study of "all" existing material on deaths caused by mainstream medicine ("all" is pretty specific, and rather unbelievable) concluding that the American medical system is the leading cause of death in the US. Sloan reference Null twice - at the beginning and in the Conclusion. Null is not a medical doctor - he attacks evidence-based medicine. You can read about the problems with his credibility here. For Sloan to promote him rings multiple alarm bells.

Sloan says a search of PubMed for light therapy had 50,000 published scientific and clinical studies (as of January 2018) on PubMed (he lists six search terms and returned counts). Careful. The is close to the Macnamara Fallacy or Argumentum ad populum. These are just numbers and no qualitative analyses of the content. The search results are mentions of the term (appear to be from the MeSH filter) and paper subjects, not necessarily “scientific or clinical studies.” Plus, photobiomodulation is synonymous with low light laser therapy (for which “lllt” is an acronym) so the numbers here are not additive. I point this out to advise caution and check what you read, including whatever I write. Sloan repeats again later the 50,000 number, the second time using "papers" and not studies (that's better), but... he says "on" red and NIR therapies and again, I caution the reader - the search returned papers with the term in the title/subject. No analysis as to content of those papers, not all of which were positive, nor of any actual significance because the sample sets are low (I checked several). Sloan himself talks about a study that had a single participant! That's as good as the testimonial also recounted by Mr. Sloan of someone who had chronic that no amount of diagnosis or treatment could improve, and yet after a single exposure to red light/NIR, the pain went away. (Occam tells me to look at mental vs physical, but that's the skeptic in me.)

When recounting the history of light therapy, Sloan talks about red lasers and some early perceived/observed benefits that many scientists and physicians at the time had attributed it to "magic". Given what I've seen from some fringe physicians during the COVID pandemic, I can see that some physicians might, but no scientist would ever say that. That's silly, and writing meant to draw in the gullible.

One of my spot checks was following up on a statement that a Dr. Whelan studied military training injuries treated with RL/NIR. The broken link reference was to a press release from a laser company that either doesn't exist anymore or changed their name. More warning bells, but not overly loud this time because I tracked down Whelan's study on my own (the work was LED light in conjunction with hyperbaric oxygen, not LEDs alone).

Of particular interest to me, Sloan talks about light treatment of osteoarthritis and the work of Dr. Michael Hamblin. Sloan used the word "Remarkably" seven times in the text, rather restrained I guess. But that word referred to Hamblin work in which rats had arthritis induced (poor rats) and then were treated, with a result of inflammation reduction after only one treatment. But... not recounted in this book, Hamblin says himself in that paper “more work is necessary before the title question ["Can Osteoarthritis Be Treated with Light?"] can be answered in the affirmative.” (One of the papers I read I didn't mark, and more's the pity because the author said that there didn't seem to be any appreciable difference from other heat delivery treatments.

The thing is, there is a lot - a lot - of real research investigating red light and near infrared light therapy and returning promising results. And at least some of the handful of the 297 references Sloan provided that I checked support that. So, why so hard? Yes, there are tons of anecdotal stories of the positive effects. Yes, there are those reports. But it is irresponsible to drape science in mystical magic and while Sloan largely doesn't do that, still he does. So many citations, and then they disappear when the less believable claims are made. And... he promotes a dangerous HIV/AIDS denialist; a prolifically litigious sort who exhibits all of the characteristics of a crank as outlined by Martin Gardner; one who attacks evidence-based medicine. That is irresponsible, but clearly something Sloan believes, a right to which he is entitled, but don't steer others to that.

[Cav · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Red light therapy is an FDA approved treatment for acne, muscle and joint pain, arthritis, compromised blood circulation,1 and for reversing hair loss.2 When you explore the 50,000+ scientific and clinical studies conducted on red light therapy to date, you’ll find that no matter which disease a person has, they can probably benefit significantly from red and near-infrared light..."

Red Light Therapy was an interesting short read, but I had some gripes. More below...

Although I read quite a lot of books and watch many of the podcasts from the world's leading practitioners in the health and wellness sphere, I had not come across the topic of red light therapy (properly known as photbiomodulation or from here on PBM) until recently - when I happened to be listening to the "Quirks and Quarks" science podcast on my way to the store a few weeks ago.

What I heard there really had me thinking afterward. Basically, the professor said that modern humans aren't exposed to as much red and infrared light as when life was spent mainly outdoors, resulting in somewhat of an evolutionary mismatch. (from the Quirks and Quarks website):

"The global transition to LED lighting seems to be having some concerning impacts on the natural world and human health. These energy efficient artificial lights produce different spectra than older incandescent technology, or the natural light of the Sun that life on Earth evolved with over billions of years. LED lighting is brighter, bluer, and more widely used than incandescent lighting.
Glen Jeffery, a professor of neuroscience from University College London, said that as a result, we may be paying the price with our health due to being oversaturated with blue light and starved of red and infrared light..."

Author Mark Sloan has been researching and writing about many subjects, with specific emphasis on health, for over 15 years. He has written over 300 articles, and is the author of a number of books including The Cancer Industry: Crimes, Conspiracy and The Death of My Mother.

Mark Sloan:


As briefly touched on above; the book is a very short presentation. I felt that this was a bit unfortunate, as I was eager for the author to expand on the writing here.

Sloan writes with an easy, matter-of-fact style that won't have any trouble holding the finicky reader's attention. The book is also formatted very well, and is broken into well-delinaited coherent chapters.

The quote from the start of this review continues:

"...While it was once believed that the healing effects of red and near-infrared light could only be obtained using expensive laser devices, science has since established that inexpensive LEDs (light emitting diodes) of the same wavelengths can provide the same remarkable healing benefits at a fraction of the cost."

In this quote, he talks about the aim of the book:

"I wrote this book because I’ve experienced the benefits of red light therapy firsthand, and I now feel compelled to tell the world and help others find the same healing. The repair and enhancement of my brain function, sexual function, thyroid and overall health due to light therapy have been nothing short of miraculous.
Red light therapy isn’t a cure for all diseases, but by optimizing cellular function, supporting the immune system and accelerating the healing process, there are probably no diseases or conditions that it cannot benefit.
It’s my goal in writing this book to make the most complete resource on red light therapy ever written. One that is based on scientific evidence yet can be easily understood by anybody of any age."

Perhaps somewhat controversially, the author unfolds a theory here of cancer being a metabolic disease, not a genetic one, citing the work of Noble Prize winning scientist Otto Warburg. As I did some more reading on the topic, I found that there may be some merit to this line of thinking. See here for more.

Further to the above, I have been reading and hearing more evidence for many diseases and disorders being driven by dysfunctional metabolism. Specifically: mitochondrial dysfunction. As everyone who's taken grade 11 biology can tell you: "the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell." The "power" is Adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is the source of energy for use and storage at the cellular level. The body produces about its own weight in ATP every day. Given that your body is made of trillions of cells, each with their own mitochondria - any functional disorder with this process scales up and ends up having outsized effects on the rest of the body.

The mechanism of action that photobiomodulation is said to have on cells is by unbinding (aka photodissociate) nitric oxide from the cytochrome c oxidase enzyme, expelling the NO, and using oxygen in the Kreb cycle to produce 32x ATP, instead of just 2x. So, basically, it can "charge" your cellular "batteries." ATP is the currency of energy in the body, and to have your cells metabolically functioning well and producing more ATP should see broad-based positive synergetic benefits.

Although the topic of red light therapy first struck me as woo-woo, new-age mumbo-jumbo, there have been thousands of scientific studies done on it, and the FDA currently approves its usage to treat myriad conditions. Anecdotally speaking; I recently purchased my own LED device. I was extremely skeptical that I would ever see any positive results from this therapy. However, immediately after my first 20 minute session, I felt an incredible surge of energy. I have seen some incredible results so far, despite having used PBM for less than 2 weeks now.

OK, now on to my criticisms. I would say that the author speaks in black-and-white terms quite often here, and biochemistry is not black-and-white. He also has no academic or professional qualifications to speak with authority on complicated matters like cancer and its related biochemistry. To the best of my knowledge, he does not have a doctoral degree in the sciences, he is not a licensed practitioner of medicine, and he has not published any peer-reviewed papers. So, he is (by definition) unqualified to be giving black-and-white advice about serious diseases like cancer.

Although he has obviously done extensive research for the writing in this book, and undoubtedly has noble intentions, his opinion is just not on an equal footing with an academically-educated professional, who has themselves worked in the field, and has amassed decades of real-world experience.

I've read quite a lot of books about biology, from the world's leading researchers and scientists in their respective fields. People who have spent literally decades doing lab research firsthand. These people rarely (if ever) use definitive language, like the author does here.

In fact, it can be rather frustrating trying to parse an overall message from their writing, because almost everything they talk about is prefaced with "ifs," "buts," and other assorted non-commital caveats, stipulations, exemptions, and cautions. They'll say: "the risk profile of __ has been shown to be correlated with ___." And "...under certain circumstances, there is an association with ___." Empirically teasing out causality is one of the harder things to do when looking at pathological biology, because there are just so many variables. And as everyone knows: "correlation does not equal causation."

Further to the above, the author seems to disparage most modern forms of medicine, including oncology. He seems to think that there is a cancer "industry" full of scientists, oncologists, and other assorted medical researchers and practitioners making up a shady, nefarious cabal, eagerly counting their gold coins like some demented Scrooge McDuck.

I'm not sure if the author has ever known a real-life research scientist. Because, if he had, then he would know that these people are not high-rolling ballers motivated by a lust for money. In fact, quite the opposite. Mostly, they are people motivated by helping others, and trying to cure humanity of a disease as old as time...

I know this because my own mother was a career cancer research scientist for her entire professional career. She never made a lot of money from her research - ever. In fact, for almost all of her professional career, we made ends meet by the skins of our teeth. She would go from one sparse grant to another, and her lab was never funded to the level they wanted. So, it's a bit naive of the author to paint people trying to cure cancer as some type of Machiavellian crooks. I knew many of them firsthand, and to insulate as much is a bit offensive, not to mention completely false.

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Red Light Therapy was still an interesting short read, despite the above criticism.
I would recommend it to anyone interested, but with my own caveat to take what the author says with a grain of salt.
For anyone looking at more empirically-grounded scientific look into the topic, I can recommend The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy: How to Use Red and Near-Infrared Light Therapy for Anti-Aging, Fat Loss, Muscle Gain, Performance Enhancement, and Brain Optimization by Ari Whitten.
3 stars.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was very informative without being difficult to understand. The author started by talking about the science behind red light therapy. He talked about how it worked, what it works for, and what it might work for (but needs more study). He talked about specific scientific studies where red light therapy was used for certain conditions and what they found (along with a summary of that information in plain English). I liked this as it gave me a better idea of what was actually found rather than just broad marketing claims. The author then talked about how to best use red light therapy and what to look for in a device. He mainly talked about the devices that he produces, but he did mention another company that he thought made a good product. The book didn't come across as a veiled marketing campaign. It was very informative and only briefly mentioned his products. He had some quotes from people who used his products, but they were more about how they had used red light therapy successfully than about promoting his products. I'd recommend this book to those interested in red light therapy.

[Tyler Fitt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Needs to be a bit more in-depth in my opinion. level of detail and examples is a university level paper. red light therapy does seem to be very effective however at treating many ailments and looks like a promising alternative to traditional medicine

[Sarah Zulewski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative. I now know way more and feel better about setting up my red light therapy space.

[Gary White · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read what I want, so I can learn more about it. I found this subject to be fascinating. The benefits to the body are significant. I followed up on this material with medical journal notes. They say the same benefits, where have I been for the last 50 years? I have to say I rate most books 4 or less. I reserve five start rating for books that blow my socks off. This one nearly received a 5-star rating. You will learn things like the optimum light output, general time to stay under the light. Suggestions on size of the Red Light panels. If you want to help your skin, read this book.

[Fermentum · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am going to try this! Can't hurt and maybe avoid surgeries!

6/22/2020 Update - Bought one and it should arrive today. !!!

[hyytekk · Rating 3 out of 5]

Casually informative

If distilled, this book could be encapsulated as a pamphlet and not a book. In a nutshell, 50,000 studies exist regarding red light therapy. The scientific premise is that specific wavelengths have an effect on the energy producing organelles of the cells, the gazillions of Mitochondria. I won't describe the mechanism or dynamics. I am inclined to believe that most, though not all, disease is the metabolic, that is, the natural processes and functioning of cells are impeded by some toxins or we are deficient in nutrients cells require to function effectively. Red light therapy would not be particularly necessary via panels we buy, if contemporary humans spent more time outdoors and exposed to sunlight as most of our ancestors did for eons. This book was somewhat informative but left me feeling unsatisfied with perhaps most of its content undocumented, as in the preferred amount of exposure time and frequency of sessions. Some sections say several times a day though other resources suggest several times a week. In the end, I own a high end panel recently purchased, and will do gradual experimentation. I do not plan to keep my eyes open or uncovered during any sessions as suggested. That's not an experiment I care to risk. Overall, I would borrow this book from a friend or the library as a very basic primer.

[John Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Healing with food and light

Mark searches for the truth. American medical system is hurting people continually.
On my third day of red light therapy, no spectacular healing but my areas of concern are feeling
better..started with a cordless belt type and enjoying it a lot. Think I'll get a full body lamp or
blanket to cover more skin and save time.. But that will be in the future.
This book is spot on for anyone who would like to learn how to heal and get healthy..
Any fears or concerns are answered and put to rest..
This will be the direction of people searching for health and vitality..
LED technology has brought red light therapy cost low enough that a household can have
this extremely effective healing and good health tool..
Also enjoy Mark's book on Methylene Blue. Got the red light therapy because it complements the Methylene Blue treatment.

71 years old and going strong..
Thank Mark

[Mike Lisanke · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a short, easy to read book, which advocates red light on our body as a theory for many disease conditions. It does not have much medical evidence for its assertions (in the text of the book) but does have copious references (most of which will likely support the authors position). I've personally tried red light therapy and "feel better" when I get some. I don't know I've been "cured" by it But who knows. As the author indicates, I does what doctors say, "first, do no harm!" And, that's a plus many modern medications/therapies can Not say! For me, It was an Interesting Read and I would urge anyone looking for some easy self-help to read this and try it.

[JASMINE DELORO · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good introduction to the power of NIR light therapy, easy to read

Anyone interested in maintaining their health or treating existing conditions should have information about Red Light Therapy and include it in their home protocols for staying healthy and dealing with issues that come up as they will in everyday life. It’s non invasive, painless, no side effects like most Western medicine remedies, and highly effective; it’s always available, no doctor visits and repeat visits necessary. This book is an easy read, covers everything necessary to become informed and understand the benefits and necessity of a NIR light device. Highly recommend.

[Alexandria Nauert · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointing because I actually use and love RLT and think it really works! So I was excited to learn more. This reads like a high schooler wrote it for a class project and hasn’t been edited at all. Lots of typos and grammatical errors that make it difficult to read. Also very biased and clear the author has deep personal issues with modern medicine and makes some very generalized and harmful claims. Which made more sense to me after realizing the author sells his own RLT devices and is trying to push them on the reader. Overall would recommend RLT but would not recommend this particular book about it!

[Melanie Fisher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book

This book was so informative. I have been struggling with an autoimmune disease and find there is a seasonality to it....winters in Canada are long and dark... it was recommended that I give red light therapy a go by Ste Lane from Peak Primal who is an amazing coach and has helped me in my journey back to health. This book is so filled with so much backing research and a way that I can implement this into my daily routine, including building my own set up! Thank you for writing this book! My biggest fear is the nasty c word!

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful and comprehensive. A must if you are even curious about red light therapy or wish to improve your health or grow hair or even heal eyesight and wounds....simple and Mark makes it easy for you to figure out your needs for this therapy.

Mark makes it easy...on a layman's level to explain the healing possible and best way to use the treatments for various conditions. If u want better vision or reverse aging or hair loss or need healing from most anything you need to read this helpful book.

[Johan Horak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting. Got my 660nm 850nm

My family will not be happy with my latest gadget. Whatever. This book just confirmed why I made the right choice. I am on a quest to heal my self. And do it without chemicals. Oh. I forgot. My cardiologist will also not be happy. I'll not bother telling him. He has already told me not to get my health guidance from gossip magazines. Every time I visit for my annual checkup he think it's the chemicals he prescribed making me healthier. If only he knew I am not taking any statins. And will never. 😳

[Susan Leeke Burkett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative & easily understood!

Mark, Thank you for this book. I am new to red light therapy. Your book was informative. Important to me was your content was supported by research. I had been cautious about the therapy because of concerns about exposure to my eyes and my dogs eyes. (They follow me everywhere) My concerns were unfounded. I have begun using my Red & IR Light. I am very hopeful based on what you shared. Thank you.

Susan Burkett.

[Faye Taylor-Hyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

it is hard for me to believe that I have read not one but two amazing books written by Mark Sloan. One of his slogans is “End all disease” and he actually provides inexpensive and easy to use methods to treat an unbelievable number of diseases. And he explains the two methods I have read about and provides References with clinical studies for easy access.
After reading “Red Light Therapy”, I am looking forward to exploring this!
Thank you for all of this exciting information!

[Brian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thurough Review of the Existing Evidence!

This is a very thorough review of a topic I was unaware of. Mark references some shortcomings of the current way the medical field approaches disease that I've seen myself.

I've already ordered a device to test this out myself. I'm certain this will work for me. Mark includes too many good references for that not to be the case. Highly recommend this book if you have health issues or want more energy!

[Norma Lamb · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent information.

I have used anodyne infrared light on patients for almost 15 years as an occupational therapist. I have seen excellent results. Wound healing, decreased pain as well as improved Neuropathy. I was happy to see a book that gave me more detail in explaining red light therapy as I received limited training and Information. I can tell inform you from experience that it indeed works and will be incorporating it into my daily routine more often.

[Mrs Diana Deaville · Rating 5 out of 5]

red light therapy

Wow, this book makes so much sense. I am taking several medications for Arthritis in my feet and knees and hands, in my feet the pain is still really bad. I am going to purchase red light therapy and hopefully stop taking all the medication. I am also hoping it will help with hearing and eyesight loss. My dog also has arthritis in his spine, so it will hopefully help him too. It was definitely worth reading. Thank you so much for writing this book.

[IleniaCore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read in English, its a small book that give you the info for starting with this therapy. It could be more “in depth”? Yes. But I think the goal is to be for everybody and especially not repeat and repeat the same stuff.
I read a lot of bad reviews because it is not a doctor, but there is a phrase that is gonna be stick in my mind and that we are good to find “controversies” with these alternative approaches, but when a doctor give us a new cure we do it without so much thinking.

[gofish721 · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick read that is very informative and motivating. I've started using a small R/IR light but now realize it's much slower and ineffective. This book as well as his link to dosing therapy sessions is most helpful to knowing how to begin therapy specifically. I like that he has ample references to check out what he's saying if you're into the deeper technical information but isn't big on both too involved technical explanations or repeating everything over and over like some authors. States it clearly and moves along.

[Anthony Jonas · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Great place to start your journey.

This is a interesting read for anyone looking for a better way. Many cases are documented on how Red
Light Therapy can possibly help many ailments. Take a step for yourself and become your best advocate for your own health. This is a great starting point.

[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like with Mark Sloan’s book about Methylene blue, I am very intrigued! This whole idea about cell metabolism being at the root of health rings true to me. I think there is even more research and evidence provided for the red light therapy than the other book. I’d be curious to try it before investing I my own light though.

[Joseph Carlson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty solid book all around on the history, research, and how-to guide of red light therapy. That said, I do have one main critique of the book. The author states that there is an abundance of research on the topic of red light therapy. But instead of digging into the research, he spends more time on anecdotal stories, I would have preferred more of the research.

[Kimchiman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth much more than the price of the book

Get it. Read it. Learn!

Based on what I've read from Me Sloan's bpok, I've invested in NIR lights, and will be experimenting with it for myself, along with methylene blue, after I read Mr Sloan's book on that subject.

Life's too short for too many rabbit holes, but this one shows tremendous promise!

[Adriana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you for opening my eyes!

The hunt of accurate, concise and easy to understand data about health is difficult to find. Thank you for writing this easy to read book on red light therapy (and other books too!) you’ve made understanding cellular metabolism digestible. I’m so excited to get started on my journey to better health and share what I’ve learned with those around me!

[Cee Martinez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative and thorough

Really enjoyed this. It very clearly explained the ins and outs of red light therapy. It not only showed the research and science on it, but also the history of it, and best methods in applying it to your own therapy .

[Milan D. Epps · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read with lots of references

I really appreciate all of the information and the methods explained here. A lot of cited data and specific instructions on how to make red light work for you. A must read for anyone that likes natural healing methods.