Natural Highs: Supplements, Nutrition, and Mind-Body Techniques to Help You Feel Good All the Time

Knowing Dr. Cass's past books on herbal approaches, I expected a primarily herbal approach to natural highs. But this book covers all kinds of natural means to get high, to feel good more, including color therapies, biofeedback, aromatherapy, massage, meditation and much more. The list of resources and sources in the back of the book is probably worth the price alone.

This book gives a ton of great ways to get high naturally without drugs. I'm particularly interested in the supplements for sharpening the mind and will be trying some of them.

Lastly, the book calls for a kind of integrated approach to positive states, taking an enlightened, positive psychology approach. The book also discusses how to get off of addictive drugs. Put it all together and this book is good news.


Finally something useful!   November 16, 2003
24 out of 25 found this review helpful

I don't know about you, but I get tired of health & nutrition books that go on and on about technical details without supplying any real information I can use. That is why I have appreciated the direct approach taken in Natural Highs. The authors clearly explain how to feel better and why it works. The descriptions of neurotransmitters and brain chemistry are sufficient without becoming tiresome. The supplement recommendations are candid and well balanced. Important techniques such as breathwork and meditation are also covered. This book is readable and even entertaining. If you are curious about natural ways to relax or improve your mood, give it a try!


A wealth of information from which everyone can benefit.   October 14, 2002
piercepeter (San Francisco, CA United States)
23 out of 24 found this review helpful

I first came to this book because I was looking for help with the severe withdrawal symptoms I was experiencing from no longer taking Prozac. Natural Highs opened my eyes to the existence of not one, but many different natural supplements that would help me to rebalance and boost my mixed-up, post-Prozac serotonin levels. In addition, many of these supplements are, apparently, as good as or better than drugs for significantly improving problems with depression, anxiety, etc. in the long term -- with NO side effects. This book is well-written, thoroughly researched and organized, and provides clear, easy-to-read concise information. If the existence and significant benefits of these natural supplements were more widely known, and big drug companies had less money, power, and influence, I truly believe our world might very well be a happier, more well-adjusted, and more functional place.


It's always off the bookshelf   November 16, 2004
a reader (Maryland)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful

Once again I reached for Dr. Cass' book today. I've had it for about six months and it hasn't sat closed for any two weeks in a row. I've tried several items listed and found that some worked and some didn't. One of the greatest joys is replacing a pill or supplement with real food. I'd rather eat fish than a tablespoon of fish oil!

It took time to realize that the book is written for a general audience, not just for me. Now I'm working through her suggestions methodically, patiently weeding out those that aren't right for me and keeping those that are. For instance, I discovered that high potency vitamin B "complete" supplements work well with SAMe. On the other hand, valerian only caused bad dreams.

Used in conjunction with Chris Carmichael's "Food for Fitness" and some great web resources, I find that I have both high energy and a great attitude towards life and my health.


There Is a Better Way!   April 4, 2005
Mary Ann Michels (Auburn, CA United States)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful

I love this book. I recommend it to all my clients. The information presented is easy to understand, easy to use, and just plain reader-friendly. "Natural Highs" gives people the ability to take back control of their moods and their life safely and effectively. Read it, use it, and dare to be happy!
Mary Ann Michels, Certified Hypnotherapist & EFT Practitioner