Healing What Hurts

by Wong, David Y., M.D.; Mitchell, Deborah

• ISBN13: 9781591201922
• ISBN10: 1591201926
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-03-15
• Publisher: Basic Health Pubns

Summary

Dr. David Y. Wong has been helping men and women realize their potential for wellness for more than thirty years. It is his sincere belief that everyone has the ability to become an active participant in his or her own health and well-being, yet many people fail to do so. Symptoms-be they fever, aches and pains, depression, or a rash-indicate that something may be out of balance in one's body or life. Their appearance offers the perfect opportunity for individuals to listen to their bodies and learn how they can regain balance-physically, emotionally, and spiritually-and thereby achieve optimal health.In Healing What Hurts Dr. Wong and medical writer Deborah Mitchell give readers the tools they need to take charge of their own health. They discuss how to develop a strong foundation through good eating habits, a healthy lifestyle, stress management, and a positive attitude, and introduce readers to self-healing techniques such as herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupressure, and meditation.Healing What Hurts, ultimately, is a comprehensive guidebook to healing common ailments. It covers a vast array of conditions from bad breath to tinnitus, bronchitis to varicose veins. Each ailment section contains vital information such as causes and risk factors, prevention tips, best-bet natural remedies, and alternative treatments. For instance, readers will learn about alternatives to antibiotics that nourish, rather than compromise, the immune system and how to use exercises and acupressure treatments to rein in back pain. Importantly, for each ailment readers will also learn which symptoms are urgent and when to see a doctor.

Author Biography

David Y. Wong, M.D., is a board certified family physician and cofounder and directgor of the Health Integration Centers in Torrance and Santa Monica, CA.Deborah Mitchell is a medical writer and journalist and has authored or coauthored more than two dozen books.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
The Foundations of Health
The Four Pillars of Health	p. 3
Eating for Maximum Health	p. 4
Living a Healthy Lifestyle	p. 7
Stress and Stress Management	p. 14
Attitude and Spiritual Health	p. 17
How to Treat Yourself Using Natural and Conventional Medicine	p. 21
Taking Care of Yourself	p. 22
Herbal Medicine	p. 22
Homeopathy	p. 24
Essential Oils and Aromatherapy	p. 25
Nutritional Supplementation	p. 26
Acupressure	p. 28
Other Self-Help Therapies	p. 28
Over-the-Counter Medications	p. 33
Preparing a Self-Care Remedy Kit	p. 35
How to Heal Naturally, Head to Toes
From the Neck Up	p. 39
Bad Breath	p. 39
Bleeding Gums	p. 41
Canker Sores	p. 43
Cataracts	p. 45
Cold Sores	p. 47
Conjunctivitis	p. 49
Dandruff	p. 51
Dry Eyes	p. 52
Dry Mouth	p. 54
Ear Infections	p. 56
Glaucoma	p. 58
Hair Loss	p. 60
Laryngitis	p. 64
Lice (Head)	p. 65
Macular Degeneration	p. 66
Nosebleed	p. 69
Tinnitus	p. 70
Yellow Teeth	p. 72
Aches and Pains	p. 76
Back Pain	p. 76
Headache	p. 79
Migraine	p. 81
Osteoarthritis	p. 84
Repetitive Strain Injury	p. 87
Restless Legs Syndrome	p. 89
Rheumatoid Arthritis	p. 90
Shingles	p. 94
Sore Nipples	p. 96
Temporomandibular Disorder	p. 98
Tendinitis and Bursitis	p. 100
The Nether Regions	p. 103
Erectile Dysfunction	p. 103
Genital Herpes	p. 106
Hemorrhoids	p. 109
Jock Itch	p. 110
Menopause	p. 112
Premenstrual Syndrome	p. 114
Prostate Problems	p. 116
Stress Incontinence	p. 119
Urinary Tract Infections	p. 121
Vaginitis	p. 124
Tummy Troubles	p. 127
Belching	p. 127
Constipation	p. 129
Diarrhea	p. 132
Flatulence	p. 136
Food Poisoning	p. 139
Heartburn	p. 143
Hiccups	p. 145
Inflammatory Bowel Disease	p. 147
Irritable Bowel Syndrome	p. 149
Nausea, Vomiting, and Morning Sickness	p. 151
Ulcers	p. 153
Itchy, Bumpy, Flaky All Over	p. 157
Abscesses	p. 157
Athlete's Foot	p. 159
Boils	p. 161
Bunions	p. 163
Calluses and Corns	p. 165
Eczema	p. 168
Hives	p. 171
Insect Bites and Stings	p. 173
Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac	p. 176
Psoriasis	p. 178
Warts	p. 180
Feeling Down and Out	p. 183
Anemia	p. 183
Caffeine Withdrawal	p. 186
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	p. 188
Common Cold	p. 192
Depression	p. 196
Hangover	p. 200
Insomnia	p. 202
Jet Lag	p. 205
Lactose Intolerance	p. 208
Nicotine Withdrawal	p. 211
Look, Smell, and Feel Good	p. 213
Acne	p. 213
Body Odor	p. 216
Burns	p. 219
Hangnail	p. 221
Ingrown Nail	p. 222
Liver Spots	p. 224
Nails (Chipped, Soft, Brittle)	p. 225
Obesity	p. 227
Skin Tags	p. 232
Smelly Feet	p. 233
Varicose Veins	p. 235
Take a Deep Breath	p. 239
Asthma	p. 239
Bronchitis	p. 244
Hay Fever	p. 246
Sinusitis	p. 249
Snoring	p. 251
The Body Internal	p. 255
Cold Hands	p. 255
Diabetes (Type II)	p. 257
Fibrocystic Breasts	p. 260
Gallstones	p. 263
Hepatitis C	p. 266
High Blood Pressure	p. 270
High Cholesterol	p. 273
Hypoglycemia	p. 276
Hypothyroidism	p. 279
Kidney Stones	p. 282
Osteoporosis	p. 284
Resources and Further Reading	p. 289
Index	p. 293
About the Authors	p. 309
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