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Find natural cures for more than 170 health conditions
Packed with over 170 remedies for the most common ailments, from arthritis to varicose veins, Natural Cures For Dummies will serve as your complete health advisor. This user-friendly reference arms you with information on the symptoms and the root causes of each problem along with a proven, natural, customized prescription. Whether you are looking for relief from a particular nagging ailment or simply wish to obtain optimum health, Natural Cures For Dummies gets you on track to approaching healthcare from a natural standpoint.
* Offers clear, expert guidance on dietary changes, healing foods, and natural supplements to treat common conditions
* Includes down-to-earth descriptions of health problems and the range of natural remedies that can be used to manage them
* Shows you how natural cures can treat over 170 of the most common ailments
* Demonstrates how you can dramatically boost your health and wellbeing the natural way
If you're navigating the sprawling world of alternative medicine and looking for a good place to start, Natural Cures For Dummies has you covered.
List of contents
Foreword xv
Introduction 1
Part I: Stepping into the Wonderful World of Natural Cures 5
Chapter 1: Getting the Lowdown on Natural Cures 7
Chapter 2: Adopting a Natural Cures Diet and Lifestyle 17
Chapter 3: Sampling Different Approaches to Natural Cures 39
Part II: Curing Common Maladies: Trustworthy Treatments at Your Fingertips 65
Chapter 4: Treating Injuries and Minor Ailments 67
Chapter 5: Coughing and Sneezing? Curing Nose and Throat Conditions 85
Chapter 6: Combating Flus, Colds, and Infections 91
Chapter 7: Healing Skin, Hair, Scalp, and Nail Conditions 105
Chapter 8: Tuning In to Ear Problems 133
Chapter 9: Ogling Eye and Vision Problems 147
Chapter 10: Addressing Mouth and Dental Conditions 159
Chapter 11: Kicking Leg and Feet Conditions to the Curb 169
Chapter 12: Addressing Common Kiddie Health Issues 183
Chapter 13: Alleviating Allergies, Asthma, and Food Sensitivity/Intolerance 193
Chapter 14: Battling Digestive, Urinary, and Bowel Conditions 205
Chapter 15: Restoring Back, Joint, and Muscle Health 225
Chapter 16: Putting Sleep Issues to Bed 235
Chapter 17: Tackling Chronic Health Conditions 245
Chapter 18: Targeting Adrenal and Thyroid Conditions 271
Chapter 19: Addressing Sexual and Reproductive Health Conditions 281
Chapter 20: Dealing with Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Issues 307
Part III: The Part of Tens 325
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Get the Most Out of Natural Medicine 327
Chapter 22: Ten Rules of the Road 333
Chapter 23: Ten Natural Cure Maxims 339
Part IV: Appendixes 345
Appendix A: Vitamins and Minerals 347
Appendix B: Nutritional Supplements 355
Appendix C: Natural Hormones 369
Appendix D: Herbs 373
Appendix E: Homeopathic Remedies 385
Appendix F: Aromatic Essential Oils 389
Index 397
About the author
Joe Kraynak has been writing and editing computer books and training manuals for over 15 years. Joe has a Master's degree in English and a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Creative Writing from Purdue University. Joe is dedicated to making computers and the Internet more easily accessible to the average user.
Summary
Find natural cures for more than 170 health conditions Packed with over 170 remedies for the most common ailments, from arthritis to varicose veins, Natural Cures For Dummies will serve as your complete health advisor.
