Prescription

by Balch, James F.; Balch, Phyllis A.

• ISBN13: 9781583330838
• ISBN10: 1583330836
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-11-13
• Publisher: Avery

Summary

An alphabetical encyclopedia of nutritional treatments and therapies for a wide range of common ailments--ranging from cancer to osteoporosis--explains how to use vitamins, herbs, minerals, and other food supplements to promote healing and wellness. Simultaneous.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
How to Use This Book	viii
Part One Understanding the Elements of Health
Introduction	2	(1)
Nutrition, Diet, and Wellness	3	(10)
Vitamins	13	(12)
Minerals	25	(10)
Water	35	(7)
Amino Acids	42	(11)
Antioxidants	53	(6)
Enzymes	59	(4)
Natural Food Supplements	63	(22)
Herbs	85	(31)
Part Two The Disorders
Introduction	116	(1)
Troubleshooting for Disorders	117	(3)
Abscess	120	(2)
Acid/Alkali Imbalance	122	(3)
Acne	125	(4)
Adrenal Disorders	129	(2)
Age Spots	131	(1)
Aging	132	(6)
AIDS	138	(9)
Alcoholism	147	(6)
Allergies	153	(14)
Aluminum Toxicity	167	(1)
Alzheimer's Disease	168	(6)
Anemia	174	(3)
Anorexia Nervosa	177	(2)
Anxiety Disorder	179	(4)
Appendicitis	183	(1)
Appetite, Poor	184	(1)
Arsenic Poisoning	185	(1)
Arteriosclerosis/Atherosclerosis	186	(2)
Arthritis	188	(7)
Asthma	195	(5)
Athlete's Foot	200	(1)
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)	201	(4)
Autism	205	(3)
Backache	208	(4)
Bedsores	212	(2)
Bed-Wetting	214	(1)
Bee Sting	215	(1)
Bladder Infection (Cystitis)	216	(3)
Boil	219
Breast Cancer	21	(208)
Breastfeeding-Related Problems	229	(3)
Engorgement	229	(1)
Mastitis (Breast Infection)	229	(1)
Plugged Duct	230	(1)
Sore Nipples	230	(2)
Bronchitis	232	(3)
Bruising	235	(2)
Bruxism	237	(1)
Bulimia	238	(3)
Burns	241	(2)
Bursitis	243	(2)
Cadmium Toxicity	245	(1)
Cancer	246	(17)
Candidiasis	263	(3)
Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers)	266	(1)
Cardiovascular Disease	267	(8)
Carnal Tunnel Syndrome	275	(4)
Celiac Disease	279	(2)
Chemical Allergies	281	(2)
Chemical Poisoning	283	(1)
Chickenpox	283	(2)
Chalmydia	285	(1)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	286	(4)
Circulatory Problems	290	(2)
Cirrhosis of the Liver	292	(3)
Cold Sores (Fever Blisters)	295	(2)
Common Cold	297	(3)
Constipation	300	(3)
Copper Deficiency	303	(1)
Copper Toxicity	304	(1)
Corns and Calluses	305	(1)
Crohn's Disease	306	(4)
Croup	310	(1)
Cystic Fibrosis	311	(2)
Dandruff	313	(1)
Depression	314	(5)
Dermatitis	319	(2)
Diabetes	321	(5)
Diarrhea	326	(2)
Diverticulitis	328	(2)
Dog Bite	330	(1)
Down Syndrome	331	(3)
Drug Addiction (Substance Abuse)	334	(3)
Dry Skin	337	(3)
Ear Infection	340	(2)
Edema	342	(1)
Emphysema	343	(3)
Endometriosis	346	(4)
Environmental Toxicity	350	(2)
Epilepsy	352	(3)
Eye Problems	355	(14)
Bags under the Eyes	358	(1)
Bitot's Spots	358	(1)
Blepharitis	359	(1)
Bloodshot Eyes	359	(1)
Blurred Vision	359	(1)
Cataracts	360	(2)
Colorblindness	362	(1)
Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye)	362	(1)
Corneal Ulcer	363	(1)
Diabetic Retinopathy	363	(1)
Dimness or Loss of Vision	363	(1)
Dry Eyes	364	(1)
Eyestrain	364	(1)
Floaters	365	(1)
Glaucoma	365	(1)
Itchy or Tired Eyes	366	(1)
Macular Degeneration	366	(1)
Mucus in the Eyes	367	(1)
Photophobia	367	(1)
Retinitis Pigmentosa	367	(1)
Scotoma	368	(1)
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)	368	(1)
Stye	368	(1)
Thinning Eyelashes	369	(1)
Ulcerated Eyelid	369	(1)
Xerophthalmia	369	(1)
Fever	369	(2)
Fibrocystic Breasts	371	(1)
Fibroids, Uterine	372	(2)
Fibromyalgia Syndrome	374	(4)
Foodbrone/Waterborne Disease	378	(6)
Fracture	384	(2)
Frigidity	386	(1)
Fungal Infection	387	(2)
Gallbladder Disorders	389	(2)
Gangrene	391	(1)
German Measles (Rubella)	392	(2)
Glaucoma	394	(3)
Gout	397	(3)
Growth Problems	400	(1)
Hair Loss	401	(3)
Halitosis (Bad Breath)	404	(1)
Hay Fever	405	(3)
Headache	408	(5)
Hearing Loss	413	(4)
Heart Attack	417	(5)
Heartburn/Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)	422	(2)
Heel or Bone Spur	424	(1)
Hemophilia	425	(1)
Hemorrhoids	426	(3)
Hepatitis	429	(4)
Herpesvirus Infection	433	(3)
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)	436	(4)
High Cholesterol	440	(3)
Hives	443	(3)
Hyperthyroidism	446	(2)
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)	448	(2)
Hypothyroidism	450	(3)
Hysterectomy-Related Problems	453	(2)
Impotence	455	(4)
Incontinence	459	(1)
Indigestion (Dyspepsia)	460	(3)
Infertility	463	(3)
Inflammation	466	(2)
Influenza	468	(2)
Insect Allergy	470	(1)
Insect Bite	471	(2)
Insomnia	473	(3)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome	476	(3)
Jaundice	479	(1)
Kidney Disease (Renal Failure)	480	(3)
Kidney Stones	483	(2)
Lactose Intolerance (Lactase Deficiency)	485	(2)
Lead Poisoning	487	(3)
Leg Ulcers	490	(2)
Legionnaires' Disease	492	(1)
Lupus	493	(3)
Lyme Disease	496	(3)
Malabsorption Syndrome	499	(3)
Manic-Depressive Disorder (Bipolar Mood Disorder)	502	(2)
Measles	504	(1)
Memory Problems	505	(3)
Meniere's Disease	508	(2)
Meningitis	510	(1)
Menopausal and Perimenopausal Problems	511	(5)
Mercury Toxicity	516	(2)
Migraine	518	(3)
Mononucleosis	521	(2)
Motion Sickness	523	(2)
Multiple Sclerosis	525	(4)
Mumps	529	(1)
Muscle Cramps	530	(2)
Nail Problems	532	(3)
Narcolepsy	535	(2)
Nickel Toxicity	537	(1)
Nosebleed	538	(2)
Obesity	540	(7)
Oily Skin	547	(2)
Osteoporosis	549	(5)
Paget's Disease of Bone	554	(2)
Pancreatitis	556	(2)
Parkinson's Disease	558	(3)
Peptic Ulcer	561	(3)
Periodontal Disease	564	(3)
Pneumonia	567	(3)
Poison Ivy/Poison Oak/Poison Sumac	570	(1)
Poisoning	571	(3)
Polyps	574	(1)
Pregnancy-Related Problems	575	(12)
Anemia	576	(1)
Asthma	576	(1)
Backache	576	(1)
Bladder Discomfort/Infection	577	(1)
Bleeding Gums	577	(1)
Constipation	577	(1)
Coughs and Colds	577	(1)
Depression	577	(1)
Diabetes, Gestational	578	(1)
Dizziness	578	(1)
Eclampsia and Preeclampsia	578	(1)
Ectopic Pregnancy	579	(1)
Edema (Swelling of the Hands and Feet)	579	(1)
Gas (Flatulence)	579	(1)
Groin Spasm, Stitch, or Pressure	580	(1)
Heartburn	580	(1)
Hemorrhoids	580	(1)
Insomnia	580	(1)
Leg Cramps	581	(1)
Miscarriage (Spontaneous Ahortion)	581	(1)
Morning Sickness	581	(1)
Nosebleeds and Nasal Congestion	582	(1)
Sciatica	582	(1)
Skin Problems	582	(1)
Soreness in the Rib Area	582	(1)
Stretch Marks	583	(1)
Sweating	583	(1)
Varicose Veins	583	(4)
Premenstrual Syndrome	587	(3)
Prolapse of the Uterus	590	(1)
Prostate Cancer	591	(5)
Prostatitis/Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)	596	(3)
Psoriasis	599	(2)
Radiation Exposure	601	(2)
Raynaud's Disease/Raynaud's Phenomenon	603	(1)
Reye's Syndrome	604	(2)
Rheumatic Fever	606	(1)
Rickets/Osteomalacia	607	(1)
Rosacea	608	(2)
Scabies	610	(1)
Schizophrenia	611	(3)
Sebaceous Cyst	614	(1)
Seborrhea	615	(2)
Senility (Dementia)	617	(2)
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)	619	(2)
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)	621	(3)
Sinusitis	624	(3)
Skin Cancer	627	(5)
Skin Rash	632	(3)
Smoking Dependency	635	(3)
Snakebite	638	(2)
Sore Throat	640	(1)
Spider Bite	641	(2)
Sprains, Strains, and Other Injuries of the Muscles and Joints	643	(3)
Stress	646	(5)
Sunburn	651	(2)
Thrombophlebitis	653	(3)
TMJ Syndrome	656	(2)
Tonsillitis	658	(2)
Tooth Decay	660	(2)
Tuberculosis	662	(2)
Tumor	664	(2)
Ulcerative Colitis	666	(2)
Underweight/Weight Loss	668	(2)
Vaginitis	670	(2)
Varicose Veins	672	(2)
Vertigo	674	(2)
Vitiligo	676	(1)
Warts	677	(2)
Weakened Immune System	679	(5)
Wilson's Disease	684	(2)
Worms (Parasites)	686	(2)
Wrinkles	688	(6)
Part Three Remedies and Therapies
Introduction	694	(1)
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils	695	(2)
Ascorbic Acid Flush	697	(1)
Ayurvedic Remedies	698	(1)
Blood Purification	698	(1)
Chelation Therapy	699	(2)
Oral Chelation Therapy	700	(1)
Intravenous Chelation Therapy	701	(1)
Chinese Medicine	701	(1)
Colon Cleansing	702	(1)
Color Therapy (Chromotherapy)	703	(1)
Crystal and Gemstone Therapy	704	(1)
DHEA Therapy	704	(1)
Enemas	705	(2)
The Catnip Tea Enema	705	(1)
The Coffee or Wheatgrass Retention Enema	706	(1)
The Lemon Juice Cleansing Enema	706	(1)
The Pro-Flora Whey Enema	707	(1)
Exercise	707	(1)
Fasting	708	(2)
Glandular Therapy	710	(3)
Growth Hormone Therapy	713	(1)
Hair Analysis	713	(1)
Homeopathy	714	(1)
Hydrotherapy	715	(1)
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy	716	(1)
Juicing	717	(2)
Light Therapy	719	(1)
Music and Sound Therapy	719	(1)
Pain Control	720	(7)
Acupressure	721	(1)
Acupuncture	721	(1)
Biofeedback	721	(1)
Breathing Exercises	721	(1)
Chiropractic	722	(1)
Guided Imagery	722	(1)
Heat and Cold Therapy	722	(1)
Herbs	723	(1)
Hypnotherapy	724	(1)
Magnet Therapy	724	(1)
Massage	724	(1)
Medication	725	(1)
Meditation	726	(1)
Qi Gong	726	(1)
Relaxation Techniques	726	(1)
Tai Chi	726	(1)
TENS Unit Therapy	727	(1)
Using a Poultice	727	(1)
Sitz Bath	728	(1)
Steam Inhalation	728	(1)
Preparing for and Recovering from Surgery	729	(3)
Therapeutic Liquids	732	(1)
Yoga	732	(35)
Appendix
Glossary	737	(9)
Manufacturer and Distributor Information	746	(9)
Health and Medical Organizations	755	(9)
Suggested Reading	764	(3)
Acknowledgments	767	(1)
About the Authors	767	(1)
Index	768