Prescription for Natural Cures

738 Pages·2004·6.25 MB·English

by  James Balch

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Prescription for
Natural Cures
A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health
Problems with Natural Remedies,
Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional
Supplements, Bodywork, and More
JAMES F. BALCH, M.D.
MARK STENGLER, N.D.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Prescription for
Natural Cures
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Prescription for
Natural Cures
A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health
Problems with Natural Remedies,
Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional
Supplements, Bodywork, and More
JAMES F. BALCH, M.D.
MARK STENGLER, N.D.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:
Balch, James F., date.
Prescription for natural cures : a self-care guide for treating diseases and health problems with
natural remedies including diet and nutrition, herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, bodywork,
and more / James F. Balch, Mark Stengler.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-471-49088-1 (paper : alk. paper)
1. Naturopathy—Popular works. 2. Alternative medicine—Popular works. 3. Self-care, Health.
I. Stengler, Mark. II. Title.
RZ440.B285 2004
615.5'35—dc22
2004005669
Printed in the United States of America
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Contents
PREFACE, ix
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, xi
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK, 1
Part One: Conditions
Abscesses and Boils, 7 Bronchitis, 102
Acne, 11 Bruises, 107
Aging, 17 Bulimia (see EATING DISORDERS)
AIDS and HIV, 23 Burns (including Sunburn), 110
Alcoholism (see SUBSTANCEABUSE) Cancer, 113
Allergies, 29 Candidiasis (Thrush and Yeast
Alzheimer’s Disease, 33 Infection), 125
Anemia, 41 Cardiovascular Disease, 130
Angina (see CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), 139
Anorexia Nervosa (see EATINGDISORDERS) Cataracts, 143
Anxiety, 46 Cholesterol, High, 147
Arteriosclerosis (see CARDIOVASCULAR Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), 154
DISEASE) Common Cold, 161
Arthritis, 52 Constipation, 166
Asthma, 59 Cough, 171
Athlete’s Foot, 65 Crohn’s Disease, 176
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, 68 Cystitis (see BLADDER INFECTION)
Back Pain, 74 Depression, 182
Bad Breath (Halitosis), 81 Diabetes, 189
Bee Stings, 84 Diarrhea, 196
Bladder Infection (Cystitis), 86 Dizziness, 202
Blood Pressure, High, 91 Drug Addiction (see SUBSTANCEABUSE)
Bone Fractures, 97 Ear Infection, 206
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Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa Macular Degeneration, 361
and Bulimia), 212
Memory Problems, 365
Eczema, 218
Menopause, 370
Endometriosis, 223
Motion Sickness, 377
Fever, 229
Multiple Sclerosis, 380
Fibroids, Uterine, 232
Muscle Aches and Cramps, 387
Fibromyalgia, 237
Obesity, 390
Flu, 245
Osteoporosis, 398
Food Allergies/Sensitivities, 251
Parasites (Intestinal), 404
Food Poisoning, 257
Gallbladder Problems, 262 Parkinson’s Disease, 408
Gastritis (see ULCERS) Poisoning, 414
Glaucoma, 268 Pregnancy-Related Problems, 418
Gout, 273 Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), 438
Hair Loss, 278
Prostate Enlargement (Benign Prostatic
Halitosis (see BAD BREATH) Hyperplasia), 445
Headache, 283
Prostatitis, 450
Hearing Loss, 290
Psoriasis, 455
Hemorrhoids, 295
Rosacea, 460
Heart Attack and Heart Disease
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), 466
(see CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE)
Shingles (Herpes Zoster), 472
Hepatitis, 300
Sinusitis, 476
Herpes, 306
Herpes Zoster (see SHINGLES) Sprains and Strains, 482
Hiatal Hernia and Acid Reflux Disease, 310 Stroke, 486
High Blood Pressure (see BLOOD PRESSURE, Substance Abuse (Drug and Alcohol
HIGH) Addiction), 492
High Cholesterol (see CHOLESTEROL, Syndrome X, 498
HIGH)
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Syndrome,
HIV (see AIDS AND HIV)
502
Hives, 315
Thrush (see CANDIDIASIS)
Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid), 320
Underactive Thyroid (see HYPOTHYROIDISM)
Impotence, 326
Ulcers, 507
Infertility, 332
Uterine Fibroids (see FIBROIDS, UTERINE)
Influenza (see FLU)
Vaginitis, 513
Insomnia, 337
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, 344 Varicose Veins, 518
Kidney Stones, 349 Warts, 523
Lupus, 354 Yeast Infection (see CANDIDIASIS)
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Contents
Part Two: The Essentials of Natural Medicine
Diet and Nutrition, 529 Traditional Chinese Medicine:
Fasting, 547 Acupuncture and Acupressure, 661
Nutritional Supplements, 550 Hydrotherapy, 676
Herbal Medicine, 593 Natural Hormones, 679
Homeopathy, 625 Bodywork, 684
Bach Flower Remedies, 648 Exercise and Stress Reduction, 688
Aromatherapy, 651
Part Three: Appendix
A Natural Health-Care Modalities and Glossary, 699
Resource Guide, 695
INDEX, 705
ABOUT THE AUTHORS, 724
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