List Books » Prescription for Nutritional Healing: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs and Food Supplements
Authors: Phyllis A. Balch
ISBN-13: 9781583334003, ISBN-10: 1583334009
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Date Published: October 2010
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, was a leading nutritional counselor for more than two decades. Convinced that nutrition was, in many cases, the answer to regaining and maintaining health, Ms. Balch testified before Congress on the efficacy of natural healing.
Natural health's number-one bestseller for more than twenty years, completely revised and updated.
With more than five million copies sold, Prescription for Nutritional Healing is the most trusted, comprehensive source on dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, and herbs. A pioneer in the field of nutritional healing, Phyllis Balch passionately and meticulously researched and compiled this groundbreaking book. Now, a generation later, her message has more relevance than ever: consume fresh foods, avoid processed foods and those high in saturated fat, and optimize your intake of essential nutrients with the right supplements. Today's well-stocked vitamin and natural-health stores can be confusing, and people need Balch's clear, concise, landmark guide.
To help them make sense of the mind-numbing array of choices that are available, readers of Prescription for Nutritional Healing will:
- learn the basics of good nutrition;
- find out how to balance vitamins and minerals so that the body can properly absorb both;
- determine how best to treat 250 problems-from abscesses to wrinkles-using herbs, nutrition, and supplements; and
- get the facts on other complementary therapies, like ayurveda, biofeedback, chiropractic care, and more. Prescription for Nutritional Healing is an essential resource for every health-minded consumer.
Preface, | vii |
How to Use This Book, | viii |
Part One Understanding the Elements of Health | |
Introduction, | 2 |
Nutrition, Diet, and Wellness, | 3 |
Vitamins, | 13 |
Minerals, | 25 |
Water, | 35 |
Amino Acids, | 42 |
Antioxidants, | 53 |
Enzymes, | 59 |
Natural Food Supplements, | 63 |
Herbs, | 85 |
Part Two The Disorders | |
Introduction, | 116 |
Troubleshooting for Disorders, | 117 |
Abscess, | 120 |
Acid/Alkali Imbalance, | 122 |
Acne, | 125 |
Adrenal Disorders, | 129 |
Age Spots, | 131 |
Aging, | 132 |
AIDS, | 138 |
Alcoholism, | 147 |
Allergies, | 153 |
Aluminum Toxicity, | 167 |
Alzheimer's Disease, | 168 |
Anemia, | 174 |
Anorexia Nervosa, | 177 |
Anxiety Disorder, | 179 |
Appendicitis, | 183 |
Appetite, Poor, | 184 |
Arsenic Poisoning, | 185 |
Arteriosclerosis/Atherosclerosis, | 186 |
Arthritis, | 188 |
Asthma, | 195 |
Athlete's Foot, | 200 |
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/Attention Deficit | |
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), | 201 |
Autism, | 205 |
Backache, | 208 |
Bedsores, | 212 |
Bed-Wetting, | 214 |
Bee Sting, | 215 |
Bladder Infection (Cystitis), | 216 |
Boil, | 219 |
Breast Cancer, | 221 |
Breastfeeding-Related Problems, | 229 |
Engorgement, | 229 |
Mastitis (Breast Infection), | 229 |
Plugged Duct, | 230 |
Sore Nipples, | 230 |
Bronchitis, | 232 |
Bruising, | 235 |
Bruxism, | 237 |
Bulimia, | 238 |
Bums, | 241 |
Bursitis, | 243 |
Cadmium Toxicity, | 245 |
Cancer, | 246 |
Candidiasis, | 263 |
Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers), | 266 |
Cardiovascular Disease, | 267 |
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, | 275 |
Celiac Disease, | 279 |
Chemical Allergies, | 281 |
Chemical Poisoning, | 283 |
Chickenpox, | 283 |
Chlamydia, | 285 |
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, | 286 |
Circulatory Problems, | 290 |
Cirrhosis of the Liver, | 292 |
Cold Sores (Fever Blisters), | 295 |
Common Cold, | 297 |
Constipation, | 300 |
Copper Deficiency, | 303 |
Copper Toxicity, | 304 |
Corns and Calluses, | 305 |
Crohn's Disease, | 306 |
Croup, | 310 |
Cystic Fibrosis, | 311 |
Dandruff, | 313 |
Depression, | 314 |
Dermatitis, | 319 |
Diabetes, | 321 |
Diarrhea, | 326 |
Diverticulitis, | 328 |
Dog Bite, | 330 |
Down Syndrome, | 331 |
Drug Addiction (Substance Abuse), | 334 |
Dry Skin, | 337 |
Ear Infection, | 340 |
Edema, | 342 |
Emphysema, | 343 |
Endometriosis, | 346 |
Environmental Toxicity, | 350 |
Epilepsy, | 352 |
Eye Problems, | 355 |
Bags under the Eyes, | 358 |
Bitot's Spots, | 358 |
Blepharitis, | 359 |
Bloodshot Eyes, | 359 |
Blurred Vision, | 359 |
Cataracts, | 360 |
Colorblindness, | 362 |
Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye), | 362 |
Corneal Ulcer, | 363 |
Diabetic Retinopathy, | 363 |
Dimness or Loss of Vision, | 363 |
Dry Eyes, | 364 |
Eyestrain, | 364 |
Floaters, | 365 |
Glaucoma, | 365 |
Itchy or Tired Eyes, | 366 |
Macular Degeneration, | 366 |
Mucus in the Eyes, | 367 |
Photophobia, | 367 |
Retinitis Pigmentosa, | 367 |
Scotoma, | 368 |
Shingles (Herpes Zoster), | 368 |
Stye, | 368 |
Thinning Eyelashes, | 369 |
Ulcerated Eyelid, | 369 |
Xerophthalmia, | 369 |
Fever, | 369 |
Fibrocystic Breasts, | 371 |
Fibroids, Uterine, | 372 |
Fibromyalgia Syndrome, | 374 |
Foodborne/Waterborne Disease, | 378 |
Fracture, | 384 |
Frigidity, | 386 |
Fungal Infection, | 387 |
Gallbladder Disorders, | 389 |
Gangrene, | 391 |
German Measles (Rubella), | 392 |
Glaucoma, | 394 |
Gout, | 397 |
Growth Problems, | 400 |
Hair Loss, | 401 |
Halitosis (Bad Breath), | 404 |
Hay Fever, | 405 |
Headache, | 408 |
Hearing Loss, | 413 |
Heart Attack, | 417 |
Heartburn/Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), | 422 |
Heel or Bone Spur, | 424 |
Hemophilia, | 425 |
Hemorrhoids, | 426 |
Hepatitis, | 429 |
Herpesvirus Infection, | 433 |
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), | 436 |
High Cholesterol, | 440 |
Hives, | 443 |
Hyperthyroidism, | 446 |
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar), | 448 |
Hypothyroidism, | 450 |
Hysterectomy-Related Problems, | 453 |
Impotence, | 455 |
Incontinence, | 459 |
Indigestion (Dyspepsia), | 460 |
Infertility, | 463 |
Inflammation, | 466 |
Influenza, | 468 |
Insect Allergy, | 470 |
Insect Bite, | 471 |
Insomnia, | 473 |
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, | 476 |
Jaundice, | 479 |
Kidney Disease (Renal Failure), | 480 |
Kidney Stones, | 483 |
Lactose Intolerance (Lactase Deficiency), | 485 |
Lead Poisoning, | 487 |
Leg Ulcers, | 490 |
Legionnaires' Disease, | 492 |
Lupus, | 493 |
Lyme Disease, | 496 |
Malabsorption Syndrome, | 499 |
Manic-Depressive Disorder (Bipolar Mood Disorder), | 502 |
Measles, | 504 |
Memory Problems, | 505 |
Ménière's Disease, | 508 |
Meningitis, | 510 |
Menopausal and Perimenopausal Problems, | 511 |
Mercury Toxicity, | 516 |
Migraine, | 518 |
Mononucleosis, | 521 |
Motion Sickness, | 523 |
Multiple Sclerosis, | 525 |
Mumps, | 529 |
Muscle Cramps, | 530 |
Nail Problems, | 532 |
Narcolepsy, | 535 |
Nickel Toxicity, | 537 |
Nosebleed, | 538 |
Obesity, | 540 |
Oily Skin, | 547 |
Osteoporosis, | 549 |
Paget's Disease of Bone, | 554 |
Pancreatitis, | 556 |
Parkinson's Disease, | 558 |
Peptic Ulcer, | 561 |
Periodontal Disease, | 564 |
Pneumonia, | 567 |
Poison Ivy/Poison Oak/Poison Sumac, | 570 |
Poisoning, | 571 |
Polyps, | 574 |
Pregnancy-Related Problems, | 575 |
Anemia, | 576 |
Asthma, | 576 |
Backache, | 576 |
Bladder Discomfort/Infection, | 577 |
Bleeding Gums, | 577 |
Constipation, | 577 |
Coughs and Colds, | 577 |
Depression, | 577 |
Diabetes, Gestational, | 578 |
Dizziness, | 578 |
Eclampsia and Preeclampsia, | 578 |
Ectopic Pregnancy, | 579 |
Edema (Swelling of the Hands and Feet), | 579 |
Gas (Flatulence), | 579 |
Groin Spasm, Stitch, or Pressure, | 580 |
Heartburn, | 580 |
Hemorrhoids, | 580 |
Insomnia, | 580 |
Leg Cramps, | 581 |
Miscarriage (Spontaneous Abortion), | 581 |
Morning Sickness, | 581 |
Nosebleeds and Nasal Congestion, | 582 |
Sciatica, | 582 |
Skin Problems, | 582 |
Soreness in the Rib Area, | 582 |
Stretch Marks, | 583 |
Sweating, | 583 |
Varicose Veins, | 583 |
Premenstrual Syndrome, | 587 |
Prolapse of the Uterus, | 590 |
Prostate Cancer, | 591 |
Prostatitis/Benign Prostatic Hyertrophy (BPH), | 596 |
Psoriasis, | 599 |
Radiation Exposure, | 601 |
Raynaud's Disease/Raynaud's Phenomenon, | 603 |
Reye's Syndrome, | 604 |
Rheumatic Fever, | 606 |
Rickets / Osteomalacia, | 607 |
Rosacea, | 608 |
Scabies, | 610 |
Schizophrenia, | 611 |
Sebaceous Cyst, | 614 |
Seborrhea, | 615 |
Senility (Dementia), | 617 |
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD), | 619 |
Shingles (Herpes Zoster), | 621 |
Sinusitis, | 624 |
Skin Cancer, | 627 |
Skin Rash, | 632 |
Smoking Dependency, | 635 |
Snakebite, | 638 |
Sore Throat, | 640 |
Spider Bite, | 641 |
Sprains, Strains, and Other Injuries of the Muscles and | |
Joints, | 643 |
Stress, | 646 |
Sunburn, | 651 |
Thrombophlebitis, | 653 |
TMJ Syndrome, | 656 |
Tonsillitis, | 658 |
Tooth Decay, | 660 |
Tuberculosis, | 662 |
Tumor, | 664 |
Ulcerative Colitis, | 666 |
Underweight/Weight Loss, | 668 |
Vaginitis, | 670 |
Varicose Veins, | 672 |
Vertigo, | 674 |
Vitiligo, | 676 |
Warts, | 677 |
Weakened Immune System, | 679 |
Wilson's Disease, | 684 |
Worms (Parasites), | 686 |
Wrinkles, | 688 |
Part Three Remedies and Therapies | |
Introduction, | 694 |
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils, | 695 |
Ascorbic Acid Flush, | 697 |
Ayurvedic Remedies, | 698 |
Blood Purification, | 698 |
Chelation Therapy, | 699 |
Oral Chelation Therapy, | 700 |
Intravenous Chelation Therapy, | 701 |
Chinese Medicine, | 701 |
Colon Cleansing, | 702 |
Color Therapy (Chromotherapy), | 703 |
Crystal and Gemstone Therapy, | 704 |
DHEA Therapy, | 704 |
Enemas, | 705 |
The Catnip Tea Enema, | 705 |
The Coffee or Wheatgrass Retention Enema, | 706 |
The Lemon Juice Cleansing Enema, | 706 |
The Pro-Flora Whey Enema, | 707 |
Exercise, | 707 |
Fasting, | 708 |
Glandular Therapy, | 710 |
Growth Hormone Therapy, | 713 |
Hair Analysis, | 713 |
Homeopathy, | 714 |
Hydrotherapy, | 715 |
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, | 716 |
Juicing, | 717 |
Light Therapy, | 719 |
Music and Sound Therapy, | 719 |
Pain Control, | 720 |
Acupressure, | 721 |
Acupuncture, | 721 |
Biofeedback, | 721 |
Breathing Exercises, | 721 |
Chiropractic, | 722 |
Guided Imagery, | 722 |
Heat and Cold Therapy, | 722 |
Herbs, | 723 |
Hypnotherapy, | 724 |
Magnet Therapy, | 724 |
Massage, | 724 |
Medication, | 725 |
Meditation, | 726 |
Qi Gong, | 726 |
Relaxation Techniques, | 726 |
Tai Chi, | 726 |
TENS Unit Therapy, | 727 |
Using a Poultice, | 727 |
Sitz Bath, | 728 |
Steam Inhalation, | 728 |
Preparing for and Recovering from Surgery, | 729 |
Therapeutic Liquids, | 732 |
Yoga, | 732 |
Appendix | |
Glossary, | 737 |
Manufacturer and Distributor Information, | 746 |
Health and Medical Organizations, | 755 |
Suggested Reading, | 764 |
Acknowledgments, | 767 |
About the Authors, | 767 |
Index, | 768 |