Hundreds of thousands of readers have relied on Prescription for Natural Cures as the source for accurate, easy-to-understand information on natural treatments and remedies for a host of common ailments. The new edition of this invaluable guide has been thoroughly updated to reflect the very latest research and recommendations. This revised edition prescribes remedies for almost 200 conditions, including new entries such gluten sensitivity and MRSA. You’ll find easy-to-understand discussions of the symptoms and root causes of each health problem along with a proven, natural, customized prescription that may include supplements, herbal medicine, homeopathy, aromatherapy, Chinese medicine, hydrotherapy, bodywork, natural hormones, and other natural cures in addition to nutritional advice.
This revised edition features:
* Comprehensive reference contains natural remedies for almost 200 common health ailments organized by problem from A to Z
* Scores of new supplements and many new conditions
* Up-to-date information reflecting the latest natural health research and treatment recommendations
* Clear, authoritative guidance on dietary changes, healing foods, nutritional supplements, and recommended tests
Down-to-earth descriptions of each health problem and natural remedy If you and your family want to get better naturally,
Prescription for Natural Cures is an essential health resource you can’t afford to be without.
İçerik tablosu
PREFACE, ix
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, xi
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK, 1
Part One: Conditions
Abscesses and Boils, 7
Acne, 11
Aging, 16
AIDS and HIV, 22
Alcoholism (see SUBSTANCE ABUSE) Allergies, 28
Alzheimer’s Disease, 33
Anemia, 40
Angina (see CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE)
Anorexia Nervosa (see EATING DISORDERS)
Anxiety, 45
Arteriosclerosis (see CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE)
Arthritis, 50
Asthma, 57
Athlete’s Foot, 63
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, 66
Autism, 73
Back Pain, 76
Bad Breath (Halitosis), 82
Bee Stings, 85
Bladder Infection (Cystitis), 87
Blood Pressure, High, 92
Bone Fractures, 98
Brittle Nails, 103
Bronchitis, 106
Bruises, 110
Bulimia (see EATING DISORDERS)
Burns (including Sunburn), 113
Cancer, 116
Candidiasis (Thrush and Yeast Infection), 128
Cardiovascular Disease, 133
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), 142
Cataracts, 146
Cervical Dysplasia, 150
Cholesterol, High, 154
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), 160
Colic, 167
Common Cold, 171
Constipation, 175
Cough, 181
Crohn’s Disease, 185
Cystitis (see BLADDER INFECTION)
Depression, 191
Diabetes, 197
Diarrhea, 204
Diverticulitis, 209
Dizziness, 213
Drug Addiction (see SUBSTANCE ABUSE)
Ear Infection, 217
Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia), 223
Eczema, 229
Endometriosis, 234
Fever, 239
Fibrocystic Breasts, 242
Fibroids, Uterine, 246
Fibromyalgia, 250
Flu, 258
Food Allergies/Sensitivities, 264
Food Poisoning, 269
Gallbladder Problems, 274
Gastritis (see ULCERS)
Gingivitis, 280
Glaucoma, 283
Gluten Sensitivity, 287
Gout, 290
Hair Loss, 295
Halitosis (see BAD BREATH)
Headache, 300
Hearing Loss, 306
Hemorrhoids, 311
Heart Attack and Heart Disease (see CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE)
Hepatitis, 316
Herpes, 322
Herpes Zoster (see SHINGLES)
Hiatal Hernia and Acid Reflux Disease, 326
High Blood Pressure (see BLOOD PRESSURE, HIGH)
High Cholesterol (see CHOLESTEROL, HIGH)
HIV (see AIDS AND HIV)
Hives, 330
Hyperthyroidism, 335
Hypoglycemia, 337
Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid), 340
Impotence, 346
Infertility, 351
Influenza (see FLU)
Insomnia, 356
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, 363
Jet Lag, 368
Kidney Stones, 370
Lupus, 374
Macular Degeneration, 381
Memory Problems, 385
Menopause, 389
Motion Sickness, 395
MRSA, 398
Multiple Sclerosis, 400
Muscle Aches and Cramps, 407
Obesity, 410
Osteoporosis, 417
Parasites (Intestinal), 424
Parkinson’s Disease, 428
Poisoning, 434
Pregnancy-Related Problems, 437
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), 457
Prostate Enlargement (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), 464
Prostatitis, 469
Psoriasis, 474
Rosacea, 479
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), 484
Shingles (Herpes Zoster), 489
Sinusitis, 493
Sore Throat, 499
Sprains and Strains, 502
Stroke, 506
Substance Abuse (Drug and Alcohol Addiction), 512
Syndrome X, 518
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Syndrome, 522
Thrush (see CANDIDIASIS)
Tinnitus, 526
Ulcers, 529
Underactive Thyroid (see HYPOTHYROIDISM)
Uterine Fibroids (see FIBROIDS, UTERINE)
Vaginitis, 534
Varicose Veins, 540
Vertigo, 544
Warts, 547
Yeast Infection (see CANDIDIASIS)
Part Two: The Essentials of Natural Medicine
Diet and Nutrition, 553 Fasting, 570 Nutritional Supplements, 573 Herbal Medicine, 609 Homeopathy, 637 Aromatherapy, 660
Part Three: Appendix
A Natural Health-Care Modalities and Resource Guide, 699
INDEX, 709
Traditional Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture and Acupressure, 670
Hydrotherapy, 682
Natural Hormones, 685
Bodywork, 689
Exercise and Stress Reduction, 693
Glossary, 703
Yazar hakkında
Robin Young Balch, N.D., is a naturopathic physician and coauthor of Prescription for Drug Alternatives. She is credentialed as a master Chinese herbalist and has expertise in aromatherapy, reflexology, and acupressure.
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