The Good Health Directory

by Van Straten, Michael; Shealy, C. Norman; Shealy, C. Norman; Craft, Naomi

• ISBN13: 9780764153143
• ISBN10: 0764153145
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-08-01
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc

Summary

This easy-to-read book combines the ancient wisdom of herbal medicine, the more modern applications of homeopathy, the expertise of conventional medicine, the gentle effectiveness of aromatherapy, tried-and-true nutritional common sense, and a few basic physical exercises to promote good health among people of all ages. Remedies prescribed in conventional medicine, herbal remedies, homeopathic remedies, and warning signs telling readers when to call their doctor are listed for scores of diseases and maladies. Separate illustrated pages are devoted to both mild and serious problems -- everything from temporary headaches, constipation, stress, and heartburn to asthma, varicose veins, arthritis, menstrual problems, tonsillitis, whooping-cough, and measles. Also recommended are first aid treatments for cuts, burns, bruises, and sprains, ways to alleviate motion sickness, and much more. Lists of effective home remedies and dietary recommendations are also given, helping to make this a quick-reference handbook that belongs in every household.

Table of Contents

Foreword	7	(8)
Introduction	8	(3)
The Immune System	11	(14)
Infections	12	(2)
Allergies	14	(2)
Fever	16	(2)
Influenza	18	(2)
Sore throat	20	(2)
Shingles	22	(2)
Cold sores	24	(1)
The Nervous System	25	(16)
Neuralgia	26	(2)
Headaches	28	(2)
Migraine	30	(2)
Fatigue	32	(2)
Chronic fatigue syndrome	34	(2)
Stress	36	(2)
Insomnia	38	(2)
Seasonal affective disorder	40	(1)
The Respiratory System	41	(14)
Congestion	42	(2)
Common cold	44	(2)
Coughs and bronchitis	46	(2)
Hay fever	48	(2)
Sinusitis	50	(2)
Asthma	52	(2)
Hiccups	54	(1)
The Circulatory System	55	(8)
Anemia	56	(2)
Chilblains/Frostbite	58	(2)
Varicose veins	60	(2)
Restless legs	62	(1)
Bones and Muscles	63	(14)
Back pain	64	(2)
Arthritis	66	(2)
Osteoarthritis	68	(2)
Osteoporosis	70	(2)
Rheumatism	72	(2)
Cramp	74	(2)
Repetitive strain injury	76	(1)
The Digestive System	77	(28)
Heartburn	78	(2)
Indigestion	80	(2)
Nausea	82	(2)
Abdominal pain	84	(2)
Flatulence	86	(2)
Gallbladder problems	88	(2)
Worms and parasites	90	(2)
Peptic ulcers	92	(2)
Irritable bowel syndrome	94	(2)
Constipation	96	(2)
Diarrhea	98	(2)
Weight problems	100	(2)
Gastroenteritis	102	(2)
Gastritis	104	(1)
The Reproductive System	105	(10)
Menstrual problems	106	(2)
Premenstrual syndrome	108	(2)
Menopause	110	(2)
Yeast infections	112	(2)
Fibroids	114	(1)
The Excretory System	115	(6)
Hemorrhoids	116	(2)
Cystitis	118	(2)
Bedwetting	120	(1)
The Senses	121	(36)
Acne	122	(2)
Boils	124	(2)
Warts	126	(2)
Corns and calluses	128	(2)
Cellulite	130	(2)
Dermatitis	132	(2)
Eczema	134	(2)
Hives	136	(2)
Psoriasis	138	(2)
Ringworm	140	(2)
Hair problems	142	(2)
Earache	144	(2)
Bad breath	146	(2)
Canker sores	148	(2)
Gingivitis	150	(2)
Toothache	152	(2)
Conjunctivitis	154	(2)
Styes	156	(1)
Childhood Illnesses	157	(15)
Tonsillitis	158	(2)
Measles	160	(2)
German measles	162	(2)
Mumps	164	(2)
Chicken pox	166	(2)
Whooping cough	168	(2)
Scarlet fever	170	(2)
First Aid	172	(14)
Cuts	173	(1)
Bruises	174	(1)
Black eyes	175	(1)
Bites	176	(1)
Stings	177	(1)
Burns	178	(1)
Sunburn	179	(1)
Sprains	180	(1)
Fractures	181	(1)
Nosebleeds	182	(1)
Splinters	183	(1)
Motion sickness	184	(1)
Fainting	185	(1)
A Practical Home Pharmacy	186	(17)
Herbal remedies: basic methods	186	(2)
Herbs mentioned	188	(2)
20 most useful herbal remedies	190	(2)
20 most useful conventional remedies	192	(2)
Homeopathy	194	(1)
20 most useful homeopathic remedies	195	(1)
Aromatherapy	196	(1)
20 most useful aromatherapeutic oils	197	(1)
20 most useful healing foods	198	(2)
Food combining (the Hay diet)	200	(1)
The exclusion diet	201	(1)
Home medicine chest	202	(1)
Useful addresses	203	(2)
Index	205	(3)
Contributors	208