New Zealander Merrilyn Hope's third book, entitled 'A Life of Natural Health', is a testament to her belief in, and devotion to, natural healing practices over a period of 40 years or more. The reader who wishes to enhance his/her own healing abilities and improve personal health should find it a valuable resource. The author believes that most illness can be reversed through beneficial diet, cleansing procedures, the avoidance of harmful chemicals, and rest and meditation. All these aspects of health are discussed, with examples where pertinent, in this book.'Prevention is better than cure, ' the axiom goes: In preventing or curing an illness, it is essential, first, to eliminate harmful chemicals from your body and your environment. Many cleansing techniques are given in Ms Hope's book for this purpose, some of which have proved to be successful in curing cancers and other degenerative disease, by such eminent naturopaths and doctors as Walter Last, Dr Max Gerson, Dr Clark, and Dr Eva Hill.Dr Gerson's anti-cancer method, which famously uses castor oil, enemas, and much raw food, and which the author followed to eliminate a breast lump, is outlined. New Zealand doctor, Dr Eva Hill, cured many cancers in her lifetime: Her more simple, dietary and cleansing procedure for preventing, reducing or curing disease, is detailed within these pages, and so, too, is the three herb formula of Dr Hulda Regehr Clark, who describes her method as a 'cure for all cancers'. The chapter entitled, 'List of Complementary Homeopathic Remedies and Sequences' will be a useful reference, both for students of homeopathy, and for those using homeopathy in the home. Learn what remedies work well with each other, and what remedy will cancel out another remedy. See how the childhood illnesses, mumps, measles, chicken pox, and flu, can all be helped with homeopathy. Read about how the harmful effects of agricultural chemicals, or troublesome vaccinations, can also be alleviated with correctly selected homeopathic remedies.Whilst the book is based largely on the author's experience, and the writings of revered, naturopathic, or homeopathic practitioners, the information given within the book should not be substituted in any way for qualified medical advice. Do consult your doctor or medical adviser if you are sick.