Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine : Your Comprehensive, User-Friendly A-to-Z Guide to Treating More Than 70 Medical Conditions -- From Arthritis to Varicose Veins, from Cancer to Heart Disease.

by MURRAY, MICHAEL T. NDPIZZORNO, JOSEPH ND

• ISBN13: 9780761511571
• ISBN10: 0761511571
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781559580915
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 1997-12-29
• Publisher: Harmony
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Summary

The perfect balance between the latest research and age-old wisdom This completely revised and expanded second edition of the classic reference work arms you with the latest information on the extraordinary healing powers of natural medicine.Michael MurrayandJoseph Pizzorno, two of the most trusted naturopathic doctors in the world, have teamed up once again to bring you cutting-edge natural remedies for the most common ailments. Easy to understand, a pleasure to read, yet scientifically well researched and documented, this is your complete health adviser to the natural approach to over 70 diseases, from arthritis to varicose veins. In addition, this life-long reference offers important information on: The four cornerstones of good health and how to achieve them How to enhance your body's key systems How to promote good health and increase longevity Authoritative and up to date, theEncyclopedia of Natural Medicineis the essential medical reference no home should be without.

Author Biography

Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., is one of the world’s leading authorities on science-based natural medicine. A physician, researcher, lecturer, journal editor, and educator with more than 25 years of experience, he is founding president of Bastyr University. He is also the co-author of the best-selling Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine.

Michael T. Murray, N.D. is widely regarded as one of the world's leading authorities on natural medicine. He is a graduate, faculty member, and serves on the Board of Trustees of Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Murray is the co-author of A Textbook of Natural Medicine, the definitive textbook on naturopathic medicine for physicians, as well as the consumer version - Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine. He has also written over 20 other books including The Healing Power of Herbs and The Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

What Is Natural Medicine?

The Four Cornerstones of Good Health

A Positive Mental Attitude

A Healthy Lifestyle

A Health-Promoting Diet Supplementary Measures

Enhancing Key Body Systems Heart and Cardiovascular

Health Detoxification Digestion and Elimination Immune

Support Longevity and Life Extension Stress Management

Specific Health Problems Acne AIDS and HIV Infection

Alcoholism Alzheimer's Disease Anemia Angina Anxiety Asthma and Hay Fever

Attention Deficit Disorders Bipolar (Manic)

Disorders Bladder Infection (Cystitis)

Boils Bronchitis and Pneumonia

Candidiasis, Chronic Canker Sores

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cataracts

Celiac Disease Cellulite Cerebral Vascular Insufficiency

Cervical Dysplasia Cholesterol Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Common Cold Depression Diabetes

Mellitus Diarrhea Ear Infection (Otitis Media)

Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

Fibrocystic Breast Disease Fibromyalgia

Food Allergies Gallstones Glaucoma Gout Headache

Heart Disease Hemorrhoids

Hepatitis Herpes High Blood Pressure Hives

Hypoglycemia Hypothyroidism Impotence

Infertility, Male Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome

Kidney Stones Leukoplakia

Macular Degeneration Menopause Menstrual Blood Loss, Excessive Migraine

Headache Multiple Sclerosis Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy

Obesity Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Periodontal

Disease Premenstrual Syndrome

Prostate Enlargement

Psoriasis Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rosacea Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seborrheic Dermatitis Sinusitis Sore

Throat Sports Injuries, Tendinitis, and Bursitis Ulcers Vaginitis Varicose Veins

Glossary

References

Index

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