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Author Balch, Phyllis A., 1930-

Title Prescription for nutritional healing / Phyllis A. Balch
Edition Fourth edition
Published New York : Avery, [2006]
©2006

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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.
Dietary supplements -- Popular works.
Herbs -- Therapeutic use -- Popular works.
Diet Therapy.
Vitamin therapy
Herbal Medicine.
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena.
Vitamins -- therapeutic use.
Food, Formulated.
Genre/Form Popular Work.
Popular works.
LC no. 2006024178
ISBN 9781583332368
1583332367