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James F. Prescription for Natural Health/Healing BALCH, M.D. THE BESTSELLING NATURAL HEALTH BIBLE Mark STENGLER, N.M.D. REVISED AND UPDATED Robin Young NATURAL BALCH, N.D. Hundreds of thousands of readers have relied on Prescription for Natural Cures as the optimal source for accurate, easy-to-understand information on natural treatments and remedies for common ailments. The new edition of this invaluable resource has been thoroughly updated to reflect the very latest recom- N mendations based on global research. It prescribes remedies for almost 200 conditions, including many new ones. A In this one-of-a-kind book you’ll find easy-to-understand discussions of the symptoms of each health P problem along with a proven, natural, customized prescription, including a range of supplements, nutri- CURES tional advice, herbal medicine, homeopathy, aromatherapy, Chinese medicine, bodywork, and other T r natural cures. e U (cid:129) C omprehensive guide to natural remedies for almost 200 common health ailments organized by s OVER problem from A to Z c 500,000 COPIES R (cid:129) Features scores of new supplements and many new conditions r SOLD! (cid:129) Clear, authoritative advice on your diet, healing foods, and nutritional supplements i COMPLETELY A p R E V I S E D E D I T I O N REVISED & (cid:129) Indispensable reference includes down-to-earth descriptions of each health problem and the whole UPDATED range of natural remedies, from nutrition to bodywork Lt (cid:129) Up-to-date information reflecting the latest natural health research and treatment recommendations i A Self-Care Guide for o C Treating Health Problems with Natural n JAMES F. BALCH, M.D., is one of the bestselling health book authors of all time. A renowned medical doctor, he is the coauthor of the fi rst two editions of the landmark 8-million-copy bestseller Prescrip- U Remedies Including Diet, Nutrition, tion for Nutritional Healing; he is also the coauthor of Prescription for Drug Alternatives. Dr. Balch has made numerous appearances on television and radio and lectures regularly around North America. f o Supplements, and Other MARK STENGLER, N.M.D., is a licensed naturopathic medical doctor, the coauthor of Prescription R for Drug Alternatives, and an expert in nutrition, herbal therapy, vitamin therapy, homeopathy, and r integrative medicine. Dr. Stengler is the author of one of our most popular health newsletters, Bottom Holistic Methods Line Natural Healing; his website is www.markstengler.com. E ROBIN YOUNG BALCH, N.D., is a naturopathic physician and coauthor of Prescription for Drug Alternatives. She is credentialed as a master Chinese herbalist and has expertise in aromatherapy, S refl exology, and acupressure. JAMES F. BALCH, . . M D REVISED coauthor of Prescription for Nutritional Healing EDITION $24.95 USA/$29.95 CAN Author Photographs: James Balch/©Banks Photography Mark Stengler/© Dan Darrock MARK STENGLER, . . . Robin Young Balch/© Sage Taylor, Grins 2 Go N M D ROBIN YOUNG BALCH, . . N D ISBN: 978-0-470-89177-3 EAN: 9780470891773 ffirs_ffirs.qxd 12/6/10 8:03 PM Page ii ffirs_ffirs.qxd 12/6/10 8:03 PM Page i Prescription for Natural Cures ffirs_ffirs.qxd 12/6/10 8:03 PM Page ii ffirs_ffirs.qxd 12/6/10 8:03 PM Page iii Prescription for Natural Cures REVISED EDITION A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet, Nutrition, Supplements, and Other Holistic Methods JAMES F. BALCH, M.D. MARK STENGLER, N.M.D. ROBIN YOUNG BALCH, N.D. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ffirs_ffirs.qxd 12/6/10 8:03 PM Page iv This book is printed on acid-free paper. Copyright © 2004, 2011 by J&R Balch, Inc., and Stenglervision, Inc. All rights reserved Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey Published simultaneously in Canada No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise, except as permitted under Section 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without either the prior written permission of the Publisher, or authorization through payment of the appropriate per-copy fee to the Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, (978) 750-8400, fax (978) 646-8600, or on the web at www.copyright.com. Requests to the Publisher for permission should be addressed to the Permissions Department, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030, (201) 748-6011, fax (201) 748-6008. The information contained in this book is not intended to serve as a replacement for professional med- ical advice. Any use of the information in this book is at the reader’s discretion. The author and the pub- lisher specifically disclaim any and all liability arising directly or indirectly from the use or application of any information contained in this book. A health care professional should be consulted regarding your specific situation. For general information about our other products and services, please contact our Customer Care Depart- ment within the United States at (800) 762-2974, outside the United States at (317) 572-3993 or fax (317) 572-4002. Wiley also publishes its books in a variety of electronic formats. Some content that appears in print may not be available in electronic books. For more information about Wiley products, visit our web site at www.wiley.com. ISBN 978-0-470-89177-3; ISBN 978-1-118-01525-4 (ebk.); ISBN 978-1-118-01526-1 (ebk.); ISBN 978-1-118-01527-8 (ebk.) Printed in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ftoc_ftoc.qxd 12/6/10 8:03 PM Page v Contents PREFACE, ix ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, xi HOW TO USE THIS BOOK, 1 Part One: Conditions Abscesses and Boils, 7 Bone Fractures, 98 Acne, 11 Brittle Nails, 103 Aging, 16 Bronchitis, 106 AIDS and HIV, 22 Bruises, 110 Alcoholism (see SUBSTANCEABUSE) Bulimia (see EATING DISORDERS) Allergies, 28 Burns (including Sunburn), 113 Alzheimer’s Disease, 33 Cancer, 116 Anemia, 40 Candidiasis (Thrush and Yeast Angina (see CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE) Infection), 128 Anorexia Nervosa (see EATINGDISORDERS) Cardiovascular Disease, 133 Anxiety, 45 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), 142 Arteriosclerosis (see CARDIOVASCULAR Cataracts, 146 DISEASE) Cervical Dysplasia, 150 Arthritis, 50 Cholesterol, High, 154 Asthma, 57 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), 160 Athlete’s Foot, 63 Colic, 167 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, 66 Common Cold, 171 Autism, 73 Constipation, 175 Back Pain, 76 Cough, 181 Bad Breath (Halitosis), 82 Crohn’s Disease, 185 Bee Stings, 85 Cystitis (see BLADDER INFECTION) Bladder Infection (Cystitis), 87 Depression, 191 Blood Pressure, High, 92 Diabetes, 197 v ftoc_ftoc.qxd 12/6/10 8:03 PM Page vi Contents Diarrhea, 204 Hypoglycemia, 337 Diverticulitis, 209 Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid), 340 Dizziness, 213 Impotence, 346 Drug Addiction (see SUBSTANCEABUSE) Infertility, 351 Ear Infection, 217 Influenza (see FLU) Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa Insomnia, 356 and Bulimia), 223 Irritable Bowel Syndrome, 363 Eczema, 229 Jet Lag, 368 Endometriosis, 234 Kidney Stones, 370 Fever, 239 Lupus, 374 Fibrocystic Breasts, 242 Macular Degeneration, 381 Fibroids, Uterine, 246 Memory Problems, 385 Fibromyalgia, 250 Menopause, 389 Flu, 258 Motion Sickness, 395 Food Allergies/Sensitivities, 264 MRSA, 398 Food Poisoning, 269 Multiple Sclerosis, 400 Gallbladder Problems, 274 Muscle Aches and Cramps, 407 Gastritis (see ULCERS) Obesity, 410 Gingivitis, 280 Osteoporosis, 417 Glaucoma, 283 Parasites (Intestinal), 424 Gluten Sensitivity, 287 Parkinson’s Disease, 428 Gout, 290 Poisoning, 434 Hair Loss, 295 Pregnancy-Related Problems, 437 Halitosis (see BAD BREATH) Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), 457 Headache, 300 Prostate Enlargement (Benign Prostatic Hearing Loss, 306 Hyperplasia), 464 Hemorrhoids, 311 Prostatitis, 469 Heart Attack and Heart Disease Psoriasis, 474 (see CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE) Rosacea, 479 Hepatitis, 316 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), 484 Herpes, 322 Herpes Zoster (see SHINGLES) Shingles (Herpes Zoster), 489 Hiatal Hernia and Acid Reflux Disease, 326 Sinusitis, 493 High Blood Pressure (see BLOOD PRESSURE, Sore Throat, 499 HIGH) Sprains and Strains, 502 High Cholesterol (see CHOLESTEROL, HIGH) Stroke, 506 HIV (see AIDS AND HIV) Substance Abuse (Drug and Alcohol Hives, 330 Addiction), 512 Hyperthyroidism, 335 Syndrome X, 518 vi ftoc_ftoc.qxd 12/6/10 8:03 PM Page vii Contents TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Syndrome, Uterine Fibroids (see FIBROIDS, UTERINE) 522 Vaginitis, 534 Thrush (see CANDIDIASIS) Varicose Veins, 540 Tinnitus, 526 Vertigo, 544 Ulcers, 529 Warts, 547 Underactive Thyroid (see HYPOTHYROIDISM) Yeast Infection (see CANDIDIASIS) Part Two: The Essentials of Natural Medicine Diet and Nutrition, 553 Traditional Chinese Medicine: Fasting, 570 Acupuncture and Acupressure, 670 Nutritional Supplements, 573 Hydrotherapy, 682 Herbal Medicine, 609 Natural Hormones, 685 Homeopathy, 637 Bodywork, 689 Aromatherapy, 660 Exercise and Stress Reduction, 693 Part Three: Appendix A Natural Health-Care Modalities and Glossary, 703 Resource Guide, 699 INDEX, 709 vii ftoc_ftoc.qxd 12/6/10 8:03 PM Page viii

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