Throughout the book the reader will find icons in the margins that refer to definitions or other sources of information on a particular topic.

This means you can turn to the listed pages elsewhere in this book for more information.

Many times the text mentions a medical term that requires explanation. We don't want to interupt the text, so instead we put the explanation in the margins under this icon.

This tells you where to contact a physician, group, or publication mentioned in the text. This is an editorial service to our readers. All items are based on recommendations from the clinical practice of physicians in this book. The publisher has no financial interest in any clinic, physician, or product discussed in this book.

This sign tells you there may be some risks, uncertainties, side effects, or special contradictions regarding a procedure or substance.

Here we refer to our best-selling book, Alternative Medicine: The Definative Guide, for more information on a particular topic.

This icon will alert you to an article published in our bimonthly magazine, Alternative Medicine, that is relevant to the topic under discussion.

Here we refer to our best-selling book, Alternative Medicine: The Definative Guide to Cancer, for more information on a particular topic.

Here we refer you to our book The Enzyme Cure for more information on enzymes and how they can be used to relieve health problems.

Here we refer you to our book The Supplement Shopper for more information on nutritional supplements for various health conditions.