Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet, Nutrition, Supplements, and Other Holistic Methods

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by  James F. Balch, Mark Stengler

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A Self-Care^Guide for
Treating Health Problems with Natural
Remedies Including Diet, Nutrition,
Supplements, and Other
Holistic Methods
■ JAMES R BALCH,
m.d.
Prescription for Nutritional Healing
coauthor of
MARK STENGLER, N.M.D.
ROBIN YOUNG BALCH, .

Prescription for
Natural Cures
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Prescription for
Natural Cures
REVISED EDITION
A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems
with Natural Remedies Including Diet, Nutrition,
Supplements, and Other Holistic Methods
JAMES F. BALCH, M.D.
MARK STENGLER, N.M.D.
ROBIN YOUNG BALCH, N.D.
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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
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