RA784.B2483

Includes bibliographical references and index

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 Index, 000

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