The Country Almanac of Home Remedies by Mars, Brigitte -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Dedication Contents Introduction How to Use this Book

Safety First Dosage Guidelines

Preparations 101: What You Need to Know to Makethe Natural Remedies in this Book

Herbal Preparations Teas Herbal Tinctures Compresses Poultices Eyewashes Facial steams Mouthwashes and Gargles Bath Therapy Aromatherapy Preparations

Chapter 1: Natural Remedies to Relieve Colds, Flu, and Related Illnesses

Combating colds and Flu Relieving sore Throat or strep Throat Relieving a cough Fighting Fever Helping Laryngitis and Hoarseness Improving Your Immune Resistance

Chapter 2: Natural Remedies to Soothe Everyday Aches and Pains

Alleviating Arthritis Easing Backache Pain Helping Heal Headache Easing Hemorrhoid Discomfort Avoiding Jet Lag and Other Traveling Pitfalls Preventing and Treating Hangover

Chapter 3: Natural Remedies for Relief of Burns, Bug Bites, and Skin Afflictions

Healing Animal Bites and scratches Relieving Burns Healing Hives Getting Rid of Lice, crabs, and scabies Ditching the Itch of Poison Ivy and Poison Oak Remedying Ringworm Soothing sunburn Soothing Boils Soothing Blisters Preventing Insect Bites and Easing Itch Soothing Painful shingles

Chapter 4: Natural Remedies to the Rescue for Injuries and First Aid

Treating Cuts and Wounds Bettering Bruises Easing Black Eye Inflammation Stopping Bleeding Drawing out Splinters Soothing and Healing Sprains Soothing Scars Healing Faster from Surgery and accidents Treating Poison Exposure Soothing crushed Fingers Recovering from Fainting Cooling Off Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion Avoiding Hypothermia Stopping Nosebleed

Chapter 5: Natural Remedies for Common Ailments

Treating Eye Ailments Treating Ear Ailments Treating Foot Ailments Helping Hypothyroidism Harmonizing Hyperthyroidism Balancing Hypoglycemia

Chapter 6: Natural Remedies for Women’s Special Concerns

Regulating Appetite: Anorexia and Bulimia Overcoming Infertility Preventing Miscarriage Easing Morning Sickness Soothing Stretch Marks Bettering Breastfeeding Soothing Mastitis Easing Menstruation Woes Handling Menopause Alleviating Vaginal Dryness Vanishing Varicose Veins Stopping Yeast infections

Chapter 7: Natural Remedies for Baby and Child Care

Children’s Dosing Info Calming Colic Moisturizing Cradle Cap Soothing Diaper Rash Soothing Teething Pain Fighting Ear Infections Calming Temper Tantrums Eliminating Bedwetting Soothing Chicken Pox Boosting Attention in ADHD

Chapter 8: Natural Remedies Just for Men

Overcoming Erectile Dysfunction Improving Prostate Health

Chapter 9: Natural Remedies for Stomach and Digestive Health

Taming Colitis Curing Constipation Stopping Diarrhea Soothing Heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Easing Indigestion Healing Stomach Ulcers Stopping Hiccups Easing Nausea and Motion sickness Getting Relief from Food Poisoning Eliminating Parasites or Protozoa Fixing Flatulence

Chapter 10: Natural Remedies for Respiratory Health

Easing Allergies Breathing Easier with Asthma Breathing Easier with Bronchitis Soothing sinusitis

Chapter 11: Natural Remedies for Circulation and Blood Disorders

Building the Blood for Anemia Lowering cholesterol Improving Poor circulation Lowering High Blood Pressure Reducing Gout Inflammation

Chapter 12: Natural Remedies to Boost Urinary Tract Health

Curing Incontinence Curtailing urinary Tract Infections Eliminating Kidney stones

Chapter 13: Natural Remedies that Encourage Emotional Health and Wellness

Diffusing Anger Taking the Edge off Anxiety Alleviating Depression Quelling Grief or a Broken Heart Improving Memory Alleviating stress Treating Trauma

Chapter 14: Natural Remedies for Beautiful Skin, Hair, and Nails

Alleviating Acne Erasing Age spots Moistening dry skin Easing Eczema and Psoriasis Nixing warts Repairing wrinkles Getting rid of Dandruff Remedying Hair Loss Getting rid of Body odor Strengthening Weak Nails

Chapter 15: Natural Remedies for Oral Health

Freshening Bad Breath Soothing canker sores, cold sores, or Fever Blisters Improving Gum Health Soothing Toothache Achieving Total Tooth Health the Natural way

Chapter 16: Natural Remedies for Healthy Sleep

Solving Insomnia Chasing Away Nightmares Stopping snoring

Chapter 17: Natural Remediesforaddiction

Quitting smoking Overcoming Alcoholism

Appendix A: A Closer Look at Herbs Appendix B: Herbal Education Appendix C: Resources for Buying Herbs and Supplies Appendix D: Bibliography About the Authors Acknowledgements Index Copyright Page