An edition of The everything guide to herbal remedies
(2009)
The everything guide to herbal remedies
an easy-to-use reference for natural health care
by Martha Schindler Connors
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Everything Guide to Herbal Remedies: An Easy-To-use Reference for Natural Health Care
2009, Adams Media Corporation
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The everything guide to herbal remedies: an easy-to-use reference for natural health care
2009, Adams Media
in English
1598699881 9781598699883
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Book Details
Table of Contents
Top ten ways to ease herbs into your health care routine
Introduction
I. What is herbal medicine? (The history of herbal healing
Principles and traditions
The chemistry of plants
The evolution of herbal medicine
How herbs can complement conventional medicine
Other healing (herbal) modalities
Healing foods
Why herbal medicine works)
2. Herbs and their actions (Types of herbs
Tonics and adaptogens
Analgesics : natural pain relief
Fighting inflammation
Infection-fighting antimicrobials
Herbal antioxidants
Herbs to aid digestion
Natural cough relief
Sedatives and stimulants
Mood boosters)
3. Herbs for women (Women are different
Herbs for women's health
Breast health
Menstrual issues
Female-specific infections
Sexual health and fertility
Pregnancy
Menopause)
4. Herbs for men (Men are different
Men's herbalism
Sexual functioning
Fertility and infertility
Prostate health
Sleep problems)
5. Older adults (Living longer, and better?
Seniors and health
Cardiovascular concerns
Maintaining your vision
Healthy bones and joints
Keeping your mind sharp)
6. Caring for kids (Children and herbal remedies
Common kids' concerns
Bringing up Baby
Children's skin conditions
Tips for toddlers
Emotional and behavioral problems
Kids, colds, and flu
Other childhood infections
The grade school years
Teenagers)
7. Chronic diseases and conditions (The problem of chronic disease
How herbs can help
Cardiovascular disease
The epidemic of diabetes
Liver disease
Cancer
"Mystery" diseases)
8. Treating aches and pains (The anatomy of an injury
Herbal helpers
Chronic inflammation
Back pain
Muscle aches, sprains, and strains
Headaches)
9. Taming allergies and asthma (What's behind the symptoms?
The allergic response
Allergic rhinitis
Skin allergies
Food allergies
Asthma)
10. Managing psychological and emotional issues (A complex problem
The mind/body connection
Conventional versus herbal treatment
Handling stress
Halting anxiety
Depression and other mood disorders
Attention difficulties
Alcohol and other addictions)
11. Improving digestion (The details of digestion
Acid indigestion and heartburn
Ulcers
Gas and flatulence
Constipation
Diarrhea
Nausea and vomiting
Food intolerances
Chronic digestive disorders)
12. Strengthening immunity (Immunity and the immune response
Immune function and disease
Herbs : your immune system's best friend
Sneezes, sniffles, and sore throats
Common viral infections
Bacterial infections
Fungal infections
Immunodeficiency disorders)
13. The herbal medicine chest (Building a better medicine chest
Pain relievers
Better cold and flu remedies
Tummy treatments
Preventing sunburns
Beating sleeplessness
Soothing skin inflammation
Oral care)
14. Emergencies and first aid (Hurry! Do something!
Herbal alternatives
Bumps and bruises
Burns and sunburns
The travails of travel
Scrapes, cuts, and other abrasions
Sprains and strains
Itching and scratching)
15. Self-care and beauty (How herbs can help your looks
Healthy hair 101
Basic, and better, hair care
Coloring and styling
Dealing with dandruff
Too oily? Too dry?
Halting hair loss
Acne and oily skin
Saving face)
16. Diet, exercise, and weight management (Weight (and overweight)
You do the math
Herbs for weight loss
Building strength and endurance
Energy to burn
Herbs and a healthy diet)
17. Safety and efficacy (Regulation : who's minding the (herb) store?
What is, and isn't, on the label
Research and scientific proof
The question of standardization
Medical concerns
Special groups
Actions and interactions
The issues of allergies
How to stay safe)
18. Putting herbs to work (How herbs are sold
Many considerations
Know what the pros know
Smart shopping
Working with a professional
Putting the pieces together
Practical advice)
19. Making your own herbal remedies (Homemade healing
Therapeutic teas
Sweet-tasting syrups
Tinctures
Infused oils and ointments
Beauty blends)
Appendix A. Common health concerns ; Appendix B. Popular herbs A-Z.
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 287) and index.
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