| Introduction | How to Use This Book
- Putting together homeopathy, herbal remedies, and nutritional supplements for self-care
- A short account of the author's personal journey to alternative medicine
- Acknowledgements
- About the Author
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| Chapter 1 | The New Medicine
- What is complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)?
- What is integrative medicine?
- What is holistic medicine?
- What are the essential natural alternative remedies?
- Putting It All Together
- Internet Resources for CAM
- Book Resources for CAM
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PART ONE Chapter 2 | HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES Basic Homeopathy
- Introduction
- Homeopathy as an alternative system of medicine
- What is holistic medicine?
- Understanding the way homeopathy works
- The Law of Similars and The Law of Potency
- How homeopathic remedies are prepared
- The big sticking point: Avogadro's number
- The physics of water
- The Provings
- The Vital Force
- The elements of the homeopathic interview
- How does the homeopath choose the remedy?
- Modalities
- Dimensions of a symptom
- Keynotes
- Polychrests
- Kingdoms
- Miasms
- Different forms of homeopathy
- Acute prescribing vs. constitutional prescribing
- Bach Flower Remedies
- Safety and effectiveness of homeopathic remedies
- Potency and frequency
- How to take homeopathic remedies
- Storage of homeopathic remedies
- Over-the-counter remedies
- Homeopathic Remedy-Prescription Drug Interactions
- Homeopathy vs. Western medicine
- Internet resources for homeopathy
- Book resources for homeopathy
- Homeopathic Remedy Supply Houses
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| Chapter 3 | Homeopathic Remedies for Traumatic Injuries
- Introduction
- Arnica montana
- Traumeel
- Arniflora
- Aconitum napellus
- Hypericum perforatum
- Ledum palustre
- Ruta graveolens
- Natrum sulphuricum
- Symphytum officinalis
- Rhus toxicodendron
- Apis mellifica
- Ssssting Stop
- Bryonia alba
- Staphysagria
- Bellis perennis
- Sports Gel
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| | Homeopathic Remedies for Traumatic Injuries Associated with Surgery
- Introduction
- Arnica montana
- Aconitum napellus
- Phosphorus
- Staphysagria
- Hypericum perforatum
- Ferrum phosphoricum
- Crotalus horridus
- Rescue Remedy
- Pre-Dental Procedure
- Pre-Cosmetic Procedure
- Post-Cosmetic Procedure
- Pre-Orthopedic Procedure
- Orthopedic Post-Op
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| | Homeopathic Remedies for Burns
- Introduction
- Calendula officinalis
- Aloe vera
- Rescue Remedy
- Cantharis
- Urtica urens
- Causticum
- Arsenicum album
- Graphites
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| Chapter 4 | Homeopathic Remedies for Fever
- Introduction
- Belladonna
- Chamomila
- Ferrum phosphoricum
- Camilia
- Aconitum napellus
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| Chapter 5 | Homeopathic Remedies for Upper Respiratory Infections: Colds, Flu, Coughs, Sore Throats, Laryngitis, Ear Infections, Eye Infections, Sinus Infections
Colds and Flu Prevention - Introduction
- Aconite
- Oscillococcinum
- Influenzinum
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| | Treatment
- Ferrum phos
- Belladonna
- Pulsatilla
- Allium cepa
- Arsenicum album
- Nux vomica
- Baptisia
- Eupatorium perfoliatum
- Zicam Cold Remedy
- Umcka ColdCare
- Echinacea Compound
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| | After Colds and Flu
- Gelsemium
- Kali phosphoricum
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| | Coughs
- Bryonia alba
- Pulsatilla
- Aconitum napellus
- Spongia tosta
- Drosera rotundifolia
- Rumex crispus
- Kali bichromicum
- Chestal
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| | Sore Throats and Laryngitis
- Aconitum napellus
- Hepar sulphuris calcareum
- Mercurius solubilis
- Phosphorus
- Dulcamara
- Causticum
- Erpace
- Echina-Spray
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| | Ear Infections
- Belladonna
- Hepar sulphuris calcareum
- Mercurius solubilis
- Earache
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| | Eye Infections
- Euphrasia officinales
- Apis mellifica
- Staphysagria
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| | Sinus Infections
- Kali bichromicum
- Pulsatilla
- Hepar sulphuris calcareum
- Mercurius solubilis
- Sinus Relief
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| Chapter 6 | Homeopathic Remedies for Allergies and Asthma
- Introduction
- Arsenicum album
- Spongia tosta
- Phosphorus
- Apis mellifica
- Gelsemium sempervirens
- Kali bichromicum
- Pulsatilla
- Nux vomica
- Natrum muriaticum
- Ipecac
- Drosera rotundifolia
- Dulcamara
- Allium cepa
- Sabadilla
- Rhus toxicodendron
- Sulphur
- Psorinum
- Optique 1
- Zicam Allergic Relief
- Allergies and Hay Fever
- Asthma Clear
- Florasone Cream
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| Chapter 7 | Homeopathic Remedies for Infections
- Introduction
- Silicea
- Mercurius solubilis
- Hepar sulphuris calcareum
- Calendula
- Pulsatilla
- Phosphorus
- Phytolacca
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| Chapter 8 | Homeopathic Remedies for Emotional Problems
- Introduction
- Arnica montana
- Aconitum napellus
- Ignatia amara
- Argentum nitricum
- Arsenicum album
- Natrum muriaticum
- Pulsatilla
- Calcarea carbonica
- Cocculus indicus
- Aurum metallicum
- Gelsemium
- Sepia
- Causticum
- Staphysagria
- Veratrum album
- Lachesis
- Natrum sulphuricum
- Kali phosphoricum
- 911 Stress Control
- Rescue Remedy
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| Chapter 9 | Homeopathic Remedies for Constitutional Problems in Infants, Children, and Adolescents
- Introduction
- Anacardium
- Arsenicum album
- Baryta carbonica
- Calcarea carbonica
- Causticum
- Iodum
- Lycopodium
- Medorrhinum
- Natrum muriaticum
- Phosphorus
- Pulsatilla
- Silicea
- Staphysagria
- Stramonium
- Sulphur
- Thuja
- Tuberculinum
- Zincum metallicum
- Viburcol
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| Chapter 10 | Homeopathic Remedies for Disorders of Menstruation, Fertility, Pregnancy, Labor, Childbirth, Lactation, and Menopause
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| | Menstruation
- Chamomilla
- China
- Sepia
- Phosphorus
- Pulsatilla
- Magnesia phosphorica
- Lachesis
- Lac caninum
- Colocynthis
- Cimicifuga racemosa
- Cyclease PMS
- Cyclease CRAMP
- PMS Relief
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| | Infertility
- Ignatia
- Medorrhinum
- Natrum muriaticum
- Sepia
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| | Pregnancy
- Ipecac
- Tabacum
- Cocculus indicus
- Nux vomica
- Bellis perennis
- Pulsatilla
- Sepia
- Arsenicum album
- Kali carbonicum
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| | Labor
- Arnica montana
- Aconitum napellus
- Caulophyllum
- Coffea
- Nux vomica
- Pulsatilla
- Birth Ease
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| | Childbirth
- Arnica montana
- Aconitum napellus
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| | Lactation
- Belladonna
- Chamomilla
- Conium
- Phytolacca
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| | Menopause
- Lachesis
- Sepia
- Calcarea carbonica
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| Chapter 11 | Homeopathy for Digestive Tract Ailments
- Introduction
- Chamomilla
- Nux vomica
- Ipecac
- Colocynthis
- Argentum nitricum
- Sulphur
- Lycopodium
- Veratrum album
- Camphor
- Cuprum metallicum
- China
- Carbo vegetalis
- Kali carbonicum
- Arsenicum album
- Anacardium
- Natural Relief Indigestion
- Acidil
- Constipation
- Avenoc
- Gasalia
- Kalium Aceticum Compound
- Hemorrhoid Reliever
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| Chapter 12 | Homeopathy for Urinary Tract Ailments
- Introduction
- Aconitum napellus
- Apis mellifica
- Aurum metallicum
- Berberis vulgaris
- Cantharis
- Causticum
- Lycopodium
- Nux vomica
- Phosphoric acid
- Sabal serrulata
- Sarsaparilla
- Staphysagria
- Uri-Control
- Bed-wetting / Enuresis
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| Chapter 13 | Homeopathy for Elderly Persons
- Introduction
- Alumina
- Ambra grisea
- Aurum metallicum
- Baryta carbonica
- Carbo vegetalis
- Helleborus niger
- Lycopodium
- Nux moschata
- Secale cornutum
- Selenium
- Cerebrum Compositum N
- Coenzyme Compositum
- Lymphomyosot
- Ubichinon Compositum
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| Chapter 14 | Homeopathy for Problems in Joints, Bones, and Muscles
- Introduction
- Bryonia alba
- Calcarea carbonica
- Calcarea fluorica
- Calcarea phosphorica
- Pulsatilla
- Rhododendron
- Rhus toxicodendron
- Triflora Arthritis Gel
- Zeel
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| Chapter 15 | Homeopathy for Persons with Disorders of Feeding and Eating
- Introduction
- Antimonium crudum
- Arsenicum album
- Calcarea carbonica
- Capsicum annuum
- Carcinosin
- Ferrum metallicum
- Graphites
- Ignatia
- Kali carbonicum
- Lycopodium
- Natrum muriaticum
- Phosphorus
- Phytolacca decandra
- Platina
- Appetite and Weight Control
- Eating Disorders
- Weight Loss XL
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| Chapter 16 | Homeopathy for Neurologic Disorders
- Introduction
- Belladonna
- Coffea cruda
- Cocculus indica
- Cyclamen
- Cimicifuga racemosa
- Gelsemium
- Glonoinum
- Iris versicolor
- Sanguinaria
- Zincum metallicum
- Insomnia
- Migraide
- Sciatic-Aide
- Sleepaid
- Avena Sativa Compound
- Nico-Rx
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| Chapter 17 | Homeopathy for Persons with Cancer
- Introduction
- Carcinosin
- Scirrhinum
- Arsenicum album
- Conium
- Thuja
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| Chapter 18 | Homeopathic Constitutional Remedies
- Introduction
- Arsenicum album
- Calcarea carbonicum
- Lachesis
- Lycopodium
- Natrum muriaticum
- Nux vomica
- Phosphorus
- Pulsatilla
- Sepia
- Sulphur
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PART TWO Chapter 19 | HERBAL REMEDIES Introduction to Herbal Medicine
- What are herbal remedies?
- Advantages and disadvantages of taking herbal Remedies
- The top ten herbal remedies in the United States
- Herbs to stay away from
- Internet Resources for Herbal Remedies
- Book Resources for Herbal Remedies
- Herbal Remedy Supply Houses
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| Chapter 20 | Herbs You Need To Know
- Introduction
- Echinacea
- Goldenseal
- Astragalus
- Cat's Claw
- Feverfew
- Garlic
- Ginkgo biloba
- Ginseng
- Green Tea
- Hawthorn
- Milk Thistle
- Psyllium
- Saw Palmetto
- St. John's Wort
- Tea Tree
- Valerian
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| Chapter 21 | Herbal Remedies for Women's Health
- Introduction
- Black Cohosh
- Chasteberry
- Dong quai
- Evening Primrose Oil
- Ginger
- Soy
- Wild Yam
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PART THREE Chapter 22 | NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS Introduction to Nutritional Supplements
- Understanding Nutritional Supplements: Vitamins, Minerals, Antioxidants, and Phytonutrients
- What are nutritional supplements?
- What are essential nutrients?
- When should we use nutritional supplements?
- The colorful diet
- Should you get your phytonutrients from foods or supplements?
- Putting good health practices and nutritional supplements together
- The alphabet soup of recommendations for vitamins and minerals
- Should you buy organic fruits and vegetables?
- A good way to begin to buy organic produce
- Should you buy bottled water?
- When to consult your physician
- Internet Resources for Nutritional Supplements
- Book Resources for Nutritional Supplements
- Nutritional Supplements Supply Houses
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| Chapter 23 | Vitamins and Minerals
- Introduction
- Vitamin A
- B Vitamins
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- Calcium
- Chromium
- Iodine
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Potassium
- Selenium
- Zinc
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| Chapter 24 | Antioxidant Phytochemicals: Natural Anti-Aging Remedies
- Introduction
- Alpha-lipoic Acid
- Carotenoids
- Beta-carotene
- Lutein
- Lycopene
- Zeaxanthin
- Flavonoids
- Anthocyanins and Proanthocyanidins
- Quercetin
- Polyphenols
- Glutathione
- Isothiocyanates
- Sulphoraphane
- Lignans
- Resveratrol
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| Chapter 25 | Heart Healthy Nutritional Supplements
- Introduction
- Alcoholic beverages
- Amino acids
- L-carnitine
- Coenzyme Q10
- Enzymes
- Fiber
- Guggulipid
- Horse chestnut
- Phytosterols
- Policosanol
- Red yeast rice
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| Chapter 26 | Nutritional Supplements for Healthy Weight Control
- Introduction
- Banaba leaf
- Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
- Fenugreek
- Forskolin
- Garcinia cambogia
- Glucomannan
- Glutamine
- Gymnema sylvestre
- Phaseolus vulgaris
- Pyruvate
- Rhodiola
- Vanadium
- Yerba mate
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| Chapter 27 | Nutritional Supplements to Prevent Cancer and Augment Your Immune System
- Introduction
- Colostrum
- Enzymes
- Essiac Tea
- Mistletoe
- Modified Citrus Pectin
- Mushrooms
- Phytosterols
- Propolis
- Whey
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| Chapter 28 | Nutritional Supplements for Diseases of Joints, Bones, and Muscles
- Introduction
- Cetyl Myristoleate (CMO)
- Chondroitin
- Glucosamine
- Devil's Claw
- Enzymes
- Green Foods
- Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
- S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe)
- Stinging Nettle
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| Chapter 29 | Nutritional Supplements for Neurologic Disorders
- Introduction
- Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE)
- Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
- Dimethylglycine (DMG)
- 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
- Huperzine
- Lecithin
- Phosphatidylserine
- Vinpocetine
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| Chapter 30 | Prebiotics and Probiotics
- Introduction
- Acidophilus
- Inulin
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| Chapter 31 | Oils and Fats
- Introduction
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Olive oil
- Canola oil
- Walnut oil
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