Total Health – Essential Family Guide to Conventional & Complementary Medicine edited by Dr David Peters

Total Health: Essential Family Guide to Conventional & Complementary Medicine is an extensive and highly practical household medical reference designed to help readers better understand and manage a wide range of everyday health concerns. Edited by Dr David Peters and published by Tafelberg in 1999, this beautifully produced hardcover volume combines conventional medical knowledge with complementary and holistic approaches to wellness, making it a valuable addition to any home library.

Compiled with contributions from multiple healthcare writers and consultants, Total Health provides accessible explanations of illnesses, symptoms, treatments, nutrition, preventative healthcare, fitness, and alternative therapies. It also explores complementary disciplines such as homeopathy, acupuncture, and Ayurveda alongside mainstream medical practices, offering readers a balanced and informative approach to personal and family wellbeing.

Total Health is richly illustrated throughout and arranged in an easy-to-follow format, featuring quick-reference charts, practical advice, and cross-referenced topics for convenient everyday use. Its broad scope makes it particularly useful for families seeking a reliable general health reference without overly technical language.

This South African edition was published by Tafelberg and remains sought-after as a substantial home healthcare encyclopedia from the late 1990s. Ideal for collectors of medical reference works, holistic health enthusiasts, or anyone wanting a solid all-round family wellness guide.

Condition – Near Fine 

1999 first edition hardcover in near fine condition. Clean and well-preserved throughout with only light signs of shelf wear. Binding remains strong and tight, and the illustrated boards present exceptionally well. Internally clean and bright.