Description |
xvi, 869 pages ; 28 cm |
Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Contents -- Preface, xiii -- How to Use This Book, xv -- Part One Understanding the Elements of Health -- Introduction, 3 -- Nutrition, Diet, and Wellness, 5 -- Vitamins, 15 -- Minerals, 30 -- Air, 41 -- Water, 44 -- Amino Acids, 51 -- Antioxidants, 62 -- Enzymes, 69 -- Natural Food Supplements, 73 -- Herbs, 96 -- Drug Interactions, 130 -- Part Two The Disorders -- Introduction, 000 -- Troubleshooting for Disorders, 000 -- Common Disorders, 000 -- Abscess, 000 -- Acid/Alkali Imbalance, 000 -- Acne, 000 -- Adrenal Disorders, 000 -- Age Spots, 000 -- Aging, 000 -- Aids, 000 -- Alcoholism, 000 -- Allergies, 000 -- Aluminum Toxicity, 000 -- Alzheimer's Disease, 000 -- Anemia, 000 -- Anorexia Nervosa, 000 -- Anxiety Disorder, 000 -- Appendicitis, 000 -- Appetite, Poor, 000 -- Arsenic Poisoning, 000 -- Arteriosclerosis/Atherosclerosis, 000 -- Arthritis, 000 -- Asthma, 000 -- Athlete's Foot, 200 -- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/ -- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), 000 -- Autism, 000 -- Backache, 000 -- Bedsores, 000 -- Bed-Wetting, 000 -- Bee Sting, 000 -- Bladder Infection (Cystitis), 000 -- Boil, 000 -- Breast Cancer, 000 -- Breastfeeding-Related Problems, 000 -- Engorgement, 000 -- Mastitis (Breast Infection), 000 -- Plugged Duct, 000 -- Sore Nipples, 000 -- Bronchitis, 000 -- Bruising, 000 -- Bruxism, 000 -- Bulimia, 000 -- Burns, 000 -- Bursitis, 000 -- Cadmium Toxicity, 000 -- Cancer, 000 -- Candidiasis, 000 -- Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers), 000 -- Cardiovascular Disease, 000 -- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, 000 -- Celiac Disease, 000 -- Chemical Allergies, 000 -- Chemical Poisoning, 000 -- Chickenpox, 000 -- Chlamydia, 000 -- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, 000 -- Circulatory Problems, 000 -- Cirrhosis of the Liver, 000 -- Cold Sores (Fever Blisters), 000 -- Common Cold, 000 -- Constipation, 000 -- Copper Deficiency, 000 -- Copper Toxicity, 000 -- Corns and Calluses, 000 -- Crohn's Disease, 000 -- Croup, 000 -- Cystic Fibrosis, 000 -- Dandruff, 000 -- Depression, 000 -- Dermatitis, 000 -- Diabetes, 000 -- Diarrhea, 000 -- Diverticulitis, 000 -- Dog Bite, 000 -- Down Syndrome, 000 -- Drug Addiction (Substance Abuse), -- 000 -- Dry Skin, 000 -- Ear Infection, 000 -- Edema, 000 -- Emphysema, 000 -- Endometriosis, 000 -- Environmental Toxicity, 000 -- Epilepsy, 000 -- Eye Problems, 000 -- Bags under the Eyes, 000 -- Bitot's Spots, 000 -- Blepharitis, 000 -- Bloodshot Eyes, 000 -- Blurred Vision, 000 -- Cataracts, 000 -- Colorblindness, 000 -- Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye), 000 -- Corneal Ulcer, 000 -- Diabetic Retinopathy, 000 -- Dimness or Loss of Vision, 000 -- Dry Eyes, 000 -- Eyestrain, 000 -- Floaters, 000 -- Glaucoma, 000 -- Itchy or Tired Eyes, 000 -- Macular Degeneration, 000 -- Mucus in the Eyes, 000 -- Photophobia, 000 -- Retinitis Pigmentosa, 000 -- Scotoma, 000 -- Shingles (Herpes Zoster), 000 -- Stye, 000 -- Thinning Eyelashes, 000 -- Ulcerated Eyelid, 000 -- Xerophthalmia, 000 -- Fever, 000 -- Fibrocystic Breasts, 000 -- Fibroids, Uterine, 000 -- Fibromyalgia Syndrome, 000 -- Foodborne/Waterborne Disease, 000 -- Fracture, 000 -- Frigidity, 000 -- Fungal Infection, 000 -- Gallbladder Disorders, 000 -- Gangrene, 000 -- German Measles (Rubella), 000 -- Glaucoma, 000 -- Gout, 000 -- Growth Problems, 000 -- Hair Loss, 000 -- Halitosis (Bad Breath), 000 -- Hay Fever, 000 -- Headache, 000 -- Hearing Loss, 000 -- Heart Attack, 000 -- Heartburn/Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), 000 -- Heel or Bone Spur, 000 -- Hemophilia, 000 -- Hemorrhoids, 000 -- Hepatitis, 000 -- Herpesvirus Infection, 000 -- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), 000 -- High Cholesterol, 000 -- Hives, 000 -- Hyperthyroidism, 000 -- Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar), 000 -- Hypothyroidism, 000 -- Hysterectomy-Related Problems, 000 -- Impotence, 000 -- Incontinence, 000 -- Indigestion (Dyspepsia), 000 -- Infertility, 000 -- Inflammation, 000 -- Influenza, 000 -- Insect Allergy, 000 -- Insect Bite, 000 -- Insomnia, 000 -- Irritable Bowel Syndrome, 000 -- Jaundice, 000 -- Kidney Disease (Renal Failure), 000 -- Kidney Stones, 000 -- Lactose Intolerance (Lactase -- Deficiency), 000 -- Lead Poisoning, 000 -- Leg Ulcers, 000 -- Legionnaires' Disease, 000 -- Lupus, 000 -- Lyme Disease, 000 -- Malabsorption Syndrome, 000 -- Manic-Depressive Disorder (Bipolar Mood Disorder), 000 -- Measles, 000 -- Memory Problems, 000 -- M¿ni¿re's Disease, 000 -- Meningitis, 000 -- Menopausal and Perimenopausal -- Problems, 000 -- Mercury Toxicity, 000 -- Migraine, 000 -- Mononucleosis, 000 -- Motion Sickness, 000 -- Multiple Sclerosis, 000 -- Mumps, 000 -- Muscle Cramps, 000 -- Nail Problems, 000 -- Narcolepsy, 000 -- Nickel Toxicity, 000 -- Nosebleed, 000 -- Obesity, 000 -- Oily Skin, 000 -- Osteoporosis, 000 -- Paget's Disease of Bone, 000 -- Pancreatitis, 000 -- Parkinson's Disease, 000 -- Peptic Ulcer, 000 -- Periodontal Disease, 000 -- Pneumonia, 000 -- Poison Ivy/Poison Oak/Poison -- Sumac, 000 -- Poisoning, 000 -- Polyps, 000 -- Pregnancy-Related Problems, 000 -- Anemia, 000 -- Asthma, 000 -- Backache, 000 -- Bladder Discomfort/Infection, 000 -- Bleeding Gums, 000 -- Constipation, 000 -- Coughs and Colds, 000 -- Depression, 000 -- Diabetes, Gestational, 000 -- Dizziness, 000 -- Eclampsia and Preeclampsia, 000 -- Ectopic Pregnancy, 000 -- Edema (Swelling of the Hands and Feet), 000 -- Gas (Flatulence), 000 -- Groin Spasm, Stitch, or Pressure, 000 -- Heartburn, 000 -- Hemorrhoids, 000 -- Insomnia, 000 -- Leg Cramps, 000 -- Miscarriage (Spontaneous -- Abortion), 000 -- Morning Sickness, 000 -- Nosebleeds and Nasal Congestion, 000 -- Sciatica, 000 -- Skin Problems, 000 -- Soreness in the Rib Area, 000 -- Stretch Marks, 000 -- Sweating, 000 -- Varicose Veins, 000 -- Premenstrual Syndrome, 000 -- Prolapse of the Uterus, 000 -- Prostate Cancer, 000 -- Prostatitis/Benign Prostatic -- Hyertrophy (BPH), 000 -- Psoriasis, 000 -- Radiation Exposure, 000 -- Raynaud's Disease/Raynaud's Phenomenon, 000 -- Reye's Syndrome, 000 -- Rheumatic Fever, 000 -- Rickets/Osteomalacia, 000 -- Rosacea, 000 -- Scabies, 000 -- Schizophrenia, 000 -- Sebaceous Cyst, 000 -- Seborrhea, 000 -- Senility (Dementia), 000 -- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD), 000 -- Shingles (Herpes Zoster), 000 -- Sinusitis, 000 -- Skin Cancer, 000 -- Skin Rash, 000 -- Smoking Dependency, 000 -- Snakebite, 000 -- Sore Throat, 000 -- Spider Bites and Scorpion Stings, 000 -- Sprains, Strains, and Other Injuries -- of the Muscles and Joints, 000 -- Stress, 000 -- Sunburn, 000 -- Thrombophlebitis, 000 -- TMJ Syndrome, 000 -- Tonsillitis, 000 -- Tooth Decay, 000 -- Tuberculosis, 000 -- Tumor, 000 -- Ulcerative Colitis, 000 -- Underweight/Weight Loss, 000 -- Vaginitis, 000 -- Varicose Veins, 000 -- Vertigo, 000 -- Vitiligo, 000 -- Warts, 000 -- Weakened Immune System, 000 -- Wilson's Disease, 000 -- Worms (Parasites), 000 -- Wrinkles, 000 -- Rare Disorders -- Acromegaly, 000 -- Acute Disseminated -- Encephalomyelitis, 000 -- Agnosia, 000 -- Aicardi Syndrome, 000 -- Alper's Disease, 000 -- Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, 000 -- Ataxia, 000 -- Bell's Palsy, 000 -- Binswanger's Disease, 000 -- Brown-Sequard Syndrome, 000 -- Dystonia, 000 -- Fabrty's Disease, 000 -- Gigantism, 000 -- Hamburger Disease, 000 -- Hemochropmatosis: Iron Overload, 000 -- Hereditary Fructose Intolerance, 000 -- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura, 000 -- Job Syndrome, 000 -- Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome, 000 -- Leukodystrophies, 000 -- Meralgia Paresthetica, 000 -- Multiple System Atrophy with -- Orthostatic Hypotension, 000 -- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), 000 -- Orthostatic Hypotension, 000 -- Phenylketonuria, 000 -- Pick's Disease, 000 -- Piriformis Syndrome, 000 -- Postural Tachycardia Syndrome, 000 -- Pseudotumor Cerebri, 000 -- Refsum Disease, 000 -- Tourette Syndrome, 000 -- Zellweger Syndrome, 000 -- Part Three Remedies and Therapies -- Introduction, 000 -- Alternative Medicine, 000 -- Aromatherapy and Essential Oils, 000 -- Ascorbic Acid Flush, 000 -- Ayurvedic Remedies, 000 -- Blood Purification, 000 -- Chelation Therapy, 000 -- Oral Chelation Therapy, 000 -- Intravenous Chelation Therapy, 000 -- Chinese Medicine, 000 -- Colon Cleansing, 000 -- Color Therapy (Chromotherapy), 000 -- Crystal and Gemstone Therapy, 000 -- DHEA Therapy, 000 -- Enemas, 000 -- The Catnip Tea Enema, 000 -- The Coffee or Wheatgrass Retention -- Enema, 000 -- The Lemon Juice Cleansing -- Enema, 000 -- The Pro-Flora Whey Enema, 000 -- Exercise, 000 -- Fasting, 000 -- Glandular Therapy, 000 -- Growth Hormone Therapy, 000 -- Hair Analysis, 000 -- Homeopathy, 000 -- Hydrotherapy, 000 -- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, 000 -- Juicing, 000 -- Light Therapy, 000 -- Music and Sound Therapy, 000 -- Pain Control, 000 -- Acupressure, 000 -- Auricular (Auriculo) Therapy, 000 -- Acupuncture, 000 -- Biofeedback, 000 -- Breathing Exercises, 000 -- Chiropractic, 000 -- Guided Imagery, 000 -- Heat and Cold Therapy, 000 -- Herbs, 000 -- Hypnotherapy, 000 -- Magnet Therapy, 000 -- Massage, 000 -- Medication, 000 -- Meditation, 000 -- Qi Gong, 000 -- Relaxation Techniques, 000 -- Tai Chi, 000 -- TENS Unit Therapy, 000 -- Poultice, 000 -- Sitz Bath, 000 -- Steam Inhalation, 000 -- Preparing for and Recovering -- from Surgery, 000 -- Therapeutic Liquids, 000 -- Yoga, 000 -- Emerging Health News 000 -- Appendix -- Glossary, 000 -- Manufacturer and Distributor -- Information, 000 -- Health and Medical -- Organizations, 000 -- Suggested Reading, 000 -- About the Author, 000 - |
Summary |
An overview of the healing properties of vitamins, minerals, herbs, and nutritional supplements offers the latest findings about fresh foods and reveals how to naturally treat 250 common problems |
Notes |
Includes index |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Nutrition -- Popular works.
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Dietary supplements -- Popular works.
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Herbs -- Therapeutic use -- Popular works.
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Diet Therapy.
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Vitamin therapy
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Herbal Medicine.
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Nutritional Physiological Phenomena.
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Vitamins -- therapeutic use.
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Food, Formulated.
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Genre/Form |
Popular Work.
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Popular works.
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LC no. |
2006024178 |
ISBN |
9781583332368 |
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1583332367 |
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