1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses PDF
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1000 Cures for 200 Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses Ailments © Conventional Medicine Dr. Christine Gustafson, md Traditional Chinese Medicine Dr. Zhuoling Ren, tcmd Homeopathy Beth MacEoin, mnchm, RSHom p§l Naturopathy Dr. Geovanni Espinosa, nd, lac, rh(AHG) ^a^ Herbalism W Dr. David Kiefer, md consultant editor Dr. Victor Sierpina HUD USA $34.95 Canada $43.95 Pills aren't the only answer: for the first time ever, a quick and easy comparison of conventional and alternative treatment options Alternative h ealth practices have had a tradition of providing relief to people for hundreds— in some cases, thousands— of years, but doctors often suggest just one course of treatment, and you may not realize how many options are available. Here is the only all-in-one guide with professional medical advice from leading practitioners in five different fields — conventional medicine, homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, herbalism, and naturopathy— on everything from aches and pains, sexual dysfunction, and the common cold to mind and spirit, anxiety, and general first aid. Compare traditional medicine side by side with four alternative treatments to decide what type of therapy best suits you and your family. This essential home reference offers information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment goals for the two hundred most common conditions, then provides advice from the five experts in an easy-to-read comparative format, along with key tips for prevention. Whether you choose an alternative or conventional treatment for your ailment, the information here will let you take control of your health care and decide what path you want to take, so that you don't have to rely solely on the advice of your general physician or the misleading suggestions found on the Internet. This is the medical reference that no home should be without. 0307 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 http://www.archive.org/details/100Qcuresfor200a00sier 1000 ' C ures for 200 ®®®@© Ailments Copyright © 2007 Marshall Editions A Marshall Edition Conceived, edited, and designed by Marshall Editions The Old Brewery 6 Blundell Street London N7 9BH 1000 CURES FOR 200 AILMENTS. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. For information, address HarperCollins Publishers, 10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022. HarperCollins boob may be purchased for educational, business, or sales promotional use. For information please write to: Special Markets Department, HarperCollins Publishers, 10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022. FIRST EDITION ISBN-1 0:0-06-112029-4 ISBN-13: 978-0-06-112029-9 07 08 09 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Cover originated in Hong Kong by Modern Age Printed and bound in China by Midas Printing International Limited Publisher: Richard Green Commissioning Editor: Claudia Martin Art Direction: Ivo Marloh Editor: Johanna Geary Design: Lapiz Digital and Sarah Robson Proofreader: Chris McNab Indexer: Vanessa Bird Production: Nikki Ingram The information in this book is not a substitute for professional medical or health care. The advice in this book is b ased on the training, experience, and information available to the authors. Each personal situation is unique. The authors and publisher urge the readers to consult a qualified health professional when there is any question regarding the presence or treatment of any health condition. Unless otherwise specified the treatments recommended are for use by adults. Pregnant women should always consult a qualified health professional before using any treatments recommended in this publication. The publisher does not advocate the use of any particular treatment. Because there is always some risk involved, the editors and publisher are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of any of the preparations or procedures described in the book. Please do not use this book if y ou are unwilling to assume the risk. For personalized advice, please consult a physician or other qualified health professional. Even your own opinion as to your condition and treatment should be confirmed with the second and third opinions of medical professionals. Research studies and institutions cited in this book should in no way be construed as an endorsement of anything in this book. The authors and publisher expressly disclaim responsibility of any adverse affects arising from the use or application of the information contained herein. 1000 Cures for 200 Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for Ailments the Most Common Illnesses Consultant Editor Dr. Victor Sierpina C Collins An Imprint of H arperCollinsPub/ishers AUTHORS Consultant Editor: Dr. Victor S. Sierpina, MD, ABFR ABHM, is the WD and Laura Nell Nicholson Family Professor in Integrative Medicine, Professor of Family Medicine, and Principal Investigator of CAM Education and Mind-Body Projects at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas. His teaching and medical practice integrate allopathic, holistic, alternative, and complementary approaches to wellness and health care. His publications include Integrative Health Care: Complementary and Alternative Therapies for the Whole Person. General Editor: Sarah Wilson has over 1 5 years of experience as a journalist on consumer magazines and books. Her specialist areas are complementary health, nutrition, and parenting. Sarah was the editor of Here's Health magazine and is n ow a f reelance journalist and health writer. Her books include Natural Health for Kids. Conventional Medicine: Dr. Christine Gustafson, MD, has a private integrative medical practice in Alpharetta, Georgia. Her practice combines traditional and complementary medical therapies and investigates the effects of nutrition on disease and health. She is board-certified in holistic medicine, and graduated from the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. She is a member of the American Holistic Medical Association and the American Association of Integrative Medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine: Dr. Zhuoling Ren, TCMD, is a doctor of TCM with over 20 years' experience and is a lso a f ellow of AAIM. Dr. Ren is t he president and founder of the American Foundation of Integrated Medicine. She is a lso the president and founder of the China Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine with clinics in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Before establishing the China Institute she was doctor-in-charge and head of the acupuncture department at Xiyuan Hospital in Beijing. Naturopathy: Dr. Geovanni Espinosa, ND, LAc, RH(AHG), earned his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree and Masters degree in Acupuncture from the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. He is currently a clinical research coordinator, co-investigator, and a complementary medicine practitioner at Columbia University Medical Center in New York. Dr. Espinosa is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the American Herbalist Guild. Homeopathy: Beth MacEoin, MNCHM, RSHom, trained at the Northern College of Homeopathic Medicine before setting up her own practice and becoming a registered member of the Society of Homeopaths. She has numerous books to her credit, and acts as an advisor to magazines, newspapers, and television programs on general health topics. Beth also teaches a course on complementary therapies to medical students in Newcastle, England. Herbalism: Dr. David Kiefer, MD, is a board-certified family physician and a graduate of the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. His research and teaching activities are in the areas of herbal medicine, integrative medicine, and ethnobotany. The herbalism section was co-written by A ngila Jaeggli, ND, and Josh Holexa. Dr. Jaeggli is a naturopathic physician and recently completed her residency at Bastyr University near Seattle, Washington. Josh Holexa is a medical student at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine. CONTENTS Foreword 6 Introduction 8 Skin and Hair 11 Eyes and Mouth 177 Ears, Nose, and Throat 231 Digestive System and Urinary Tract 321 Respiratory System and Circulation 497 Aches and Pains 597 Personal Complaints 729 Mind and Spirit 827 First Aid 895 Glossary 978 Useful Addresses 982 Index 986 FOREWORD Home remedies are truly the first line of primary care — and this book provides over 1000 of them. It has been a pleasure acting as consultant editor on this project as it h as allowed me to broaden and deepen my knowledge of alternative medicine. My own interest in complementary therapies was incited by my parents' use of home remedies. Our home pharmacopoeia was replete with apple cider vinegar, fish oil, vitamins and minerals, ginger, and a broad variety of other herbal and nutritional prescriptions. All of these were administered with confidence and traditional ritual. Working on 1000 Cures, I f eel as though I h ave come full circle in my connection with medicine — from home remedies to medical school, to practice, to academia, and now back to home remedies with this book. 1000 Cures is an ambitious work that offers the reader a broad perspective on over 200 very common medical conditions. Experts in the fields of conventional western medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, naturopathy, homeopathy, and herbal medicine have each contributed sections on how to treat a plenitude of acute conditions, from hangovers to strep throat, colic, earaches, fevers, and many more. The book also suggests holistic, natural treatments for some chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and asthma. 7000 Cures has the potential to decrease the cost of your family's health care by making office or emergency room visits to treat minor conditions unnecessary and by minimizing the need for expensive prescription medications when simpler treatment measures will suffice. However, it is important to recognize the limits of self-diagnosis and self-prescribing. 7000 Cures always advises the reader when consultation with an expert is necessary, when medication is likely to be more helpful than homeopathic, herbal, or nutritional approaches, and when a problem clearly requires emergency evaluation and treatment. 7000 Cures is not a substitute for standard medical care and cannot replace an evaluation by a trained professional. Readers must heed the warnings included in each section to protect their own and their families' health. With this caveat in mind, 7000 Cures will be a rich treasury of health information for readers.
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