Table Of ContentFor Tom, Sunflower, Rainbeau, Jade, Solwyn,
Luna, and Mitch. Mom and Dad, I am so grateful for all
the wonderful blessings you created in my life.
—Brigitte Mars
For my mother, Marion Fiedler, who first taught me
the value of natural cures, and to the Universal Life Force
that supports me in all I do.
—Chrystle Fiedler
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Safety First
Dosage Guidelines
PREPARATIONS 101: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE THE NATURAL REMEDIES
IN THIS BOOK
Herbal Preparations
Teas
Herbal Tinctures
Compresses
Poultices
Eyewashes
Facial steams
Mouthwashes and Gargles
Bath Therapy
Aromatherapy Preparations
CHAPTER 1
NATURAL REMEDIES TO RELIEVE COLDS, FLU, AND RELATED ILLNESSES
Combating colds and Flu
Relieving sore Throat or strep Throat
Relieving a cough
Fighting Fever
Helping Laryngitis and Hoarseness
Improving Your Immune Resistance
CHAPTER 2
NATURAL REMEDIES TO SOOTHE EVERYDAY ACHES AND PAINS
Alleviating Arthritis
Easing Backache Pain
Helping Heal Headache
Easing Hemorrhoid Discomfort
Avoiding Jet Lag and Other Traveling Pitfalls
Preventing and Treating Hangover
CHAPTER 3
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR RELIEF OF BURNS, BUG BITES, AND SKIN AFFLICTIONS
Healing Animal Bites and Scratches
Relieving Burns
Healing Hives
Getting Rid of Lice, Crabs, and Scabies
Ditching the Itch of Poison Ivy and Poison Oak
Remedying Ringworm
Soothing Sunburn
Soothing Boils
Soothing Blisters
Preventing Insect Bites and Easing Itch
Soothing Painful Shingles
CHAPTER 4
NATURAL REMEDIES TO THE RESCUE FOR INJURIES AND FIRST AID
Treating Cuts and Wounds
Bettering Bruises
Easing Black Eye Inflammation
Stopping Bleeding
Drawing out Splinters
Soothing and Healing Sprains
Soothing Scars
Healing Faster from Surgery and Accidents
Treating Poison Exposure
Soothing Crushed Fingers
Recovering from Fainting
Cooling Off Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion
Avoiding Hypothermia
Stopping Nosebleed
CHAPTER 5
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR COMMON AILMENTS
Treating Eye Ailments
Treating Ear Ailments
Treating Foot Ailments
Helping Hypothyroidism
Harmonizing Hyperthyroidism
Balancing Hypoglycemia
CHAPTER 6
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR WOMEN’S SPECIAL CONCERNS
Regulating Appetite: Anorexia and Bulimia
Overcoming Infertility
Preventing Miscarriage
Easing Morning Sickness
Soothing Stretch Marks
Bettering Breastfeeding
Soothing Mastitis
Easing Menstruation Woes
Handling Menopause
Alleviating Vaginal Dryness
Vanishing Varicose Veins
Stopping Yeast infections
CHAPTER 7
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR BABY AND CHILD CARE
Children’s Dosing Info
Calming Colic
Moisturizing Cradle Cap
Soothing Diaper Rash
Soothing Teething Pain
Fighting Ear Infections
Calming Temper Tantrums
Eliminating Bedwetting
Soothing Chicken Pox
Boosting Attention in ADHD
CHAPTER 8
NATURAL REMEDIES JUST FOR MEN
Overcoming Erectile Dysfunction
Improving Prostate Health
CHAPTER 9
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR STOMACH AND DIGESTIVE HEALTH
Taming Colitis
Curing Constipation
Stopping Diarrhea
Soothing Heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Easing Indigestion
Healing Stomach Ulcers
Stopping Hiccups
Easing Nausea and Motion sickness
Getting Relief from Food Poisoning
Eliminating Parasites or Protozoa
Fixing Flatulence
CHAPTER 10
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR RESPIRATORY HEALTH
Easing Allergies
Breathing Easier with Asthma
Breathing Easier with Bronchitis
Soothing Sinusitis
CHAPTER 11
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR CIRCULATION AND BLOOD DISORDERS
Building the Blood for Anemia
Lowering Cholesterol
Improving Poor Circulation
Lowering High Blood Pressure
Reducing Gout Inflammation
CHAPTER 12
NATURAL REMEDIES TO BOOST URINARY TRACT HEALTH
Curing Incontinence
Curtailing Urinary Tract Infections
Eliminating Kidney Stones
CHAPTER 13
NATURAL REMEDIES THAT ENCOURAGE EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Diffusing Anger
Taking the Edge off Anxiety
Alleviating Depression
Quelling Grief or a Broken Heart
Improving Memory
Alleviating Stress
Treating Trauma
CHAPTER 14
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS
Alleviating Acne
Erasing Age Spots
Moistening Dry Skin
Easing Eczema and Psoriasis
Nixing Warts
Repairing Wrinkles
Getting Rid of Dandruff
Remedying Hair Loss
Getting Rid of Body Odor
Strengthening Weak Nails
CHAPTER 15
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR ORAL HEALTH
Freshening Bad Breath
Soothing Canker Sores, Cold Sores, or Fever Blisters
Improving Gum Health
Soothing Toothache
Achieving Total Tooth Health the Natural Way
CHAPTER 16
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR HEALTHY SLEEP
Solving Insomnia
Chasing Away Nightmares
Stopping Snoring
CHAPTER 17
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR ADDICTION
Quitting Smoking
Overcoming Alcoholism
APPENDIX A: A CLOSER LOOK AT HERBS
APPENDIX B: HERBAL EDUCATION
APPENDIX C: RESOURCES FOR BUYING HERBS AND SUPPLIES
APPENDIX D: BIBLIOGRAPHY
About the Authors
Acknowledgements
Index
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