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Printed in the United States of America 10 98765432 Contents PREFACE, ix ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, xi HOWTO USE THIS BOOK, 1 Part One: Conditions Abscesses and Boils, 7 Bone Fractures, 98 Acne, 11 Brittle Nails, 103 Aging, 16 Bronchitis, 106 AIDS and HIV, 22 Bruises, 110 Alcoholism (see Substance Abuse) Bulimia (see Eating Disorders) Allergies, 28 Burns (including Sunburn), 113 Alzheimer's Disease, 33 Cancer, 116 Anemia, 40 Candidiasis (Thrush and Yeast Infection), 128 Angina (see Cardiovascuear Disease) Cardiovascular Disease, 133 Anorexia Nervosa (see Eating Disorders) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), 142 Anxiety, 45 Cataracts, 146 Arteriosclerosis (see Cardiovascular Disease) Cervical Dysplasia, 150 Arthritis, 50 Cholesterol, High, 154 Asthma, 57 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), 160 Athlete's Foot, 63 Colic, 167 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, 66 Common Cold, 171 Autism, 73 Constipation, 175 Back Pain, 76 Cough, 181 Bad Breath (Halitosis), 82 Crohn's Disease, 185 Bee Stings, 85 Cystitis (see Bladder Ineection) Bladder Infection (Cystitis), 87 Depression, 191 Blood Pressure, High, 92 Diabetes, 197 Contents Diarrhea, 204 Hypoglycemia, 337 Diverticulitis, 209 Hypothyroidism (UnderactiveThyroid), 340 Dizziness, 213 Impotence, 346 Drug Addiction (see Substance Abuse) Infertility, 351 Ear Infection, 217 Influenza (see Flu) Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa Insomnia, 356 and Bulimia), 223 Irritable Bowel Syndrome, 363 Eczema, 229 Jet Lag, 368 Endometriosis, 234 Kidney Stones, 370 Fever, 239 Lupus, 374 Fibrocystic Breasts, 242 Macular Degeneration, 381 Fibroids, Uterine, 246 Memory Problems, 385 Fibromyalgia, 250 Menopause, 389 Flu, 258 Motion Sickness, 395 Food Allergies/Sensitivities, 264 MRSA, 398 Food Poisoning, 269 Multiple Sclerosis, 400 Gallbladder Problems, 274 Muscle Aches and Cramps, 407 Gastritis (see Ulcers) Obesity, 410 Gingivitis, 280 Osteoporosis, 41 7 Glaucoma, 283 Parasites (Intestinal), 424 Gluten Sensitivity, 287 Parkinson's Disease, 428 Gout, 290 Poisoning, 434 Hair Loss, 295 Pregnancy-Related Problems, 437 Halitosis (see Bad Breath) Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), 457 Headache, 300 Prostate Enlargement (Benign Prostatic Hearing Loss, 306 Hyperplasia), 464 Hemorrhoids, 311 Prostatitis, 469 Heart Attack and Heart Disease Psoriasis, 474 (see Cardiovascular Disease) Rosacea, 479 Hepatitis, 316 Herpes, 322 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), 484 Herpes Zoster (see Shingles) Shingles (Herpes Zoster), 489 Hiatal Hernia and Acid Reflux Disease, 326 Sinusitis, 493 High Blood Pressure (see Blood Pressure, Sore Throat, 499 High) Sprains and Strains, 502 High Cholesterol (see Cholesterol, High) Stroke, 506 HIV (see AIDS and HIV) Substance Abuse (Drug and Alcohol Hives, 330 Addiction), 512 Hyperthyroidism, 335 Syndrome X, 518 VI Contents TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Syndrome, Uterine Fibroids (see Fibroids, Uterine) 522 Vaginitis, 534 Thrush (see Candidiasis) Varicose Veins, 540 Tinnitus, 526 Vertigo, 544 Ulcers, 529 Warts, 547 Underactive Thyroid (see Hypothyroidism) Yeast Infection (see Candidiasis) Part Two: The Essentials of Natural Medicine Diet and Nutrition, 553 Traditional Chinese Medicine: Fasting, 570 Acupuncture and Acupressure, 670 Nutritional Supplements, 573 Hydrotherapy, 682 Herbal Medicine, 609 Natural Hormones, 685 Homeopathy, 637 Bodywork, 689 Aromatherapy, 660 Exercise and Stress Reduction, 693 Part Three: Appendix A Natural Health-Care Modalities and Glossary, 703 Resource Guide, 699 INDEX, 709 . hit ., r,j 4 f i.’^ tH *. l-U' >fi«|-i(JiA4V ‘S ' i >^4“'/^. »:hic / - , ^ . vf y>ii 1“ '' ■'«'’ ■ 4 ••x.ltii s:^iti*vj w ,f J V I'M, ^ (*C<1 . >-* ■‘'‘ifivdiv: (.-lu j, ' t»i ' 'i**i ^ '■, I?'*»T•vtK>4i«6boi} V ■:' .4>. . •’ ■ ‘^ \ < l^j ."t • • > ■ - .*. . .A > Iwiws ■s't.y - A A t^n^ 9>ur:-»u<jv -'A ■■ »i ^4*,it-'';'*'‘'«‘''i*Kj I ... . . 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