The everything guide to herbal remedies
Subtitle: an easy-to-use reference for natural health care
By: Martha Schindler Connors with Larry Altshuler
Contributors: Altshuler, Larry, 1950-
Series: An everything series book; Everything series
Publisher: Adams Media
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Avon, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 292
ISBN-13: 9781598699883
Subjects: Herbs; Therapeutic use
Other titles: Guide to herbal remedies; Herbal remedies
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 287) and index.
Table of contents: title: Top ten ways to ease herbs into your health care routine; title: Introduction; title: I. What is herbal medicine? (The history of herbal healing; title: Principles and traditions; title: The chemistry of plants; title: The evolution of herbal medicine; title: How herbs can complement conventional medicine; title: Other healing (herbal) modalities; title: Healing foods; title: Why herbal medicine works); title: 2. Herbs and their actions (Types of herbs; title: Tonics and adaptogens; title: Analgesics : natural pain relief; title: Fighting inflammation; title: Infection-fighting antimicrobials; title: Herbal antioxidants; title: Herbs to aid digestion; title: Natural cough relief; title: Sedatives and stimulants; title: Mood boosters); title: 3. Herbs for women (Women are different; title: Herbs for women's health; title: Breast health; title: Menstrual issues; title: Female-specific infections; title: Sexual health and fertility; title: Pregnancy; title: Menopause); title: 4. Herbs for men (Men are different; title: Men's herbalism; title: Sexual functioning; title: Fertility and infertility; title: Prostate health; title: Sleep problems); title: 5. Older adults (Living longer, and better?; title: Seniors and health; title: Cardiovascular concerns; title: Maintaining your vision; title: Healthy bones and joints; title: Keeping your mind sharp); title: 6. Caring for kids (Children and herbal remedies; title: Common kids' concerns; title: Bringing up Baby; title: Children's skin conditions; title: Tips for toddlers; title: Emotional and behavioral problems; title: Kids, colds, and flu; title: Other childhood infections; title: The grade school years; title: Teenagers); title: 7. Chronic diseases and conditions (The problem of chronic disease; title: How herbs can help; title: Cardiovascular disease; title: The epidemic of diabetes; title: Liver disease; title: Cancer; title: "Mystery" diseases); title: 8. Treating aches and pains (The anatomy of an injury; title: Herbal helpers; title: Chronic inflammation; title: Back pain; title: Muscle aches, sprains, and strains; title: Headaches); title: 9. Taming allergies and asthma (What's behind the symptoms?; title: The allergic response; title: Allergic rhinitis; title: Skin allergies; title: Food allergies; title: Asthma); title: 10. Managing psychological and emotional issues (A complex problem; title: The mind/body connection; title: Conventional versus herbal treatment; title: Handling stress; title: Halting anxiety; title: Depression and other mood disorders; title: Attention difficulties; title: Alcohol and other addictions); title: 11. Improving digestion (The details of digestion; title: Acid indigestion and heartburn; title: Ulcers; title: Gas and flatulence; title: Constipation; title: Diarrhea; title: Nausea and vomiting; title: Food intolerances; title: Chronic digestive disorders); title: 12. Strengthening immunity (Immunity and the immune response; title: Immune function and disease; title: Herbs : your immune system's best friend; title: Sneezes, sniffles, and sore throats; title: Common viral infections; title: Bacterial infections; title: Fungal infections; title: Immunodeficiency disorders); title: 13. The herbal medicine chest (Building a better medicine chest; title: Pain relievers; title: Better cold and flu remedies; title: Tummy treatments; title: Preventing sunburns; title: Beating sleeplessness; title: Soothing skin inflammation; title: Oral care); title: 14. Emergencies and first aid (Hurry! Do something!; title: Herbal alternatives; title: Bumps and bruises; title: Burns and sunburns; title: The travails of travel; title: Scrapes, cuts, and other abrasions; title: Sprains and strains; title: Itching and scratching); title: 15. Self-care and beauty (How herbs can help your looks; title: Healthy hair 101; title: Basic, and better, hair care; title: Coloring and styling; title: Dealing with dandruff; title: Too oily? Too dry?; title: Halting hair loss; title: Acne and oily skin; title: Saving face); title: 16. Diet, exercise, and weight management (Weight (and overweight); title: You do the math; title: Herbs for weight loss; title: Building strength and endurance; title: Energy to burn; title: Herbs and a healthy diet); title: 17. Safety and efficacy (Regulation : who's minding the (herb) store?; title: What is, and isn't, on the label; title: Research and scientific proof; title: The question of standardization; title: Medical concerns; title: Special groups; title: Actions and interactions; title: The issues of allergies; title: How to stay safe); title: 18. Putting herbs to work (How herbs are sold; title: Many considerations; title: Know what the pros know; title: Smart shopping; title: Working with a professional; title: Putting the pieces together; title: Practical advice); title: 19. Making your own herbal remedies (Homemade healing; title: Therapeutic teas; title: Sweet-tasting syrups; title: Tinctures; title: Infused oils and ointments; title: Beauty blends); title: Appendix A. Common health concerns ; Appendix B. Popular herbs A-Z.