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Preface | |
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How to Use This Book | |
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Understanding the Elements of Health | |
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Introduction | |
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Nutrition, Diet, and Wellness | |
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Vitamins | |
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Minerals | |
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Water | |
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Amino Acids | |
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Antioxidants | |
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Enzymes | |
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Natural Food Supplements | |
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Herbs | |
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The Disorders | |
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Introduction | |
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Troubleshooting for Disorders | |
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Abscess | |
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Acid/Alkali Imbalance | |
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Acne | |
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Adrenal Disorders | |
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Age Spots | |
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Aging | |
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AIDS | |
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Alcoholism | |
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Allergies | |
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Aluminum Toxicity | |
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Alzheimer's Disease | |
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Anemia | |
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Anorexia Nervosa | |
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Anxiety Disorder | |
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Appendicitis | |
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Appetite, Poor | |
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Arsenic Poisoning | |
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Arteriosclerosis/Atherosclerosis | |
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Arthritis | |
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Asthma | |
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Athlete's Foot | |
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | |
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Autism | |
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Backache | |
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Bedsores | |
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Bed-Wetting | |
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Bee Sting | |
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Bladder Infection (Cystitis) | |
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Boil | |
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Breast Cancer | |
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Breastfeeding-Related Problems | |
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Engorgement | |
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Mastitis (Breast Infection) | |
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Plugged Duct | |
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Sore Nipples | |
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Bronchitis | |
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Bruising | |
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Bruxism | |
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Bulimia | |
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Burns | |
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Bursitis | |
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Cadmium Toxicity | |
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Cancer | |
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Candidiasis | |
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Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers) | |
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Cardiovascular Disease | |
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | |
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Celiac Disease | |
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Chemical Allergies | |
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Chemical Poisoning | |
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Chickenpox | |
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Chlamydia | |
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | |
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Circulatory Problems | |
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Cirrhosis of the Liver | |
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Cold Sores (Fever Blisters) | |
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Common Cold | |
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Constipation | |
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Copper Deficiency | |
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Copper Toxicity | |
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Corns and Calluses | |
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Crohn's Disease | |
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Croup | |
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Cystic Fibrosis | |
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Dandruff | |
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Depression | |
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Dermatitis | |
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Diabetes | |
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Diarrhea | |
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Diverticulitis | |
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Dog Bite | |
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Down Syndrome | |
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Drug Addiction (Substance Abuse) | |
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Dry Skin | |
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Ear Infection | |
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Edema | |
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Emphysema | |
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Endometriosis | |
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Environmental Toxicity | |
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Epilepsy | |
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Eye Problems | |
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Bags under the Eyes | |
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Bitot's Spots | |
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Blepharitis | |
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Bloodshot Eyes | |
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Blurred Vision | |
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Cataracts | |
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Colorblindness | |
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Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye) | |
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Corneal Ulcer | |
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Diabetic Retinopathy | |
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Dimness or Loss of Vision | |
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Dry Eyes | |
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Eyestrain | |
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Floaters | |
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Glaucoma | |
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Itchy or Tired Eyes | |
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Macular Degeneration | |
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Mucus in the Eyes | |
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Photophobia | |
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Retinitis Pigmentosa | |
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Scotoma | |
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Shingles (Herpes Zoster) | |
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Stye | |
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Thinning Eyelashes | |
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Ulcerated Eyelid | |
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Xerophthalmia | |
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Fever | |
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Fibrocystic Breasts | |
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Fibroids, Uterine | |
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Fibromyalgia Syndrome | |
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Foodborne/Waterborne Disease | |
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Fracture | |
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Frigidity | |
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Fungal Infection | |
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Gallbladder Disorders | |
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Gangrene | |
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German Measles (Rubella) | |
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Glaucoma | |
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Gout | |
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Growth Problems | |
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Hair Loss | |
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Halitosis (Bad Breath) | |
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Hay Fever | |
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Headache | |
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Hearing Loss | |
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Heart Attack | |
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Heartburn/Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) | |
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Heel or Bone Spur | |
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Hemophilia | |
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Hemorrhoids | |
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Hepatitis | |
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Herpesvirus Infection | |
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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) | |
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High Cholesterol | |
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Hives | |
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Hyperthyroidism | |
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Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) | |
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Hypothyroidism | |
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Hysterectomy-Related Problems | |
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Impotence | |
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Incontinence | |
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Indigestion (Dyspepsia) | |
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Infertility | |
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Inflammation | |
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Influenza | |
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Insect Allergy | |
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Insect Bite | |
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Insomnia | |
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome | |
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Jaundice | |
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Kidney Disease (Renal Failure) | |
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Kidney Stones | |
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Lactose Intolerance (Lactase Deficiency) | |
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Lead Poisoning | |
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Leg Ulcers | |
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Legionnaires' Disease | |
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Lupus | |
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Lyme Disease | |
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Malabsorption Syndrome | |
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Manic-Depressive Disorder (Bipolar Mood Disorder) | |
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Measles | |
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Memory Problems | |
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Meniere's Disease | |
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Meningitis | |
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Menopausal and Perimenopausal Problems | |
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Mercury Toxicity | |
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Migraine | |
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Mononucleosis | |
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Motion Sickness | |
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Multiple Sclerosis | |
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Mumps | |
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Muscle Cramps | |
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Nail Problems | |
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Narcolepsy | |
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Nickel Toxicity | |
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Nosebleed | |
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Obesity | |
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Oily Skin | |
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Osteoporosis | |
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Paget's Disease of Bone | |
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Pancreatitis | |
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Parkinson's Disease | |
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Peptic Ulcer | |
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Periodontal Disease | |
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Pneumonia | |
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Poison Ivy/Poison Oak/Poison Sumac | |
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Poisoning | |
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Polyps | |
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Pregnancy-Related Problems | |
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Anemia | |
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Asthma | |
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Backache | |
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Bladder Discomfort/Infection | |
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Bleeding Gums | |
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Constipation | |
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Coughs and Colds | |
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Depression | |
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Diabetes, Gestational | |
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Dizziness | |
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Eclampsia and Preeclampsia | |
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Ectopic Pregnancy | |
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Edema (Swelling of the Hands and Feet) | |
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Gas (Flatulence) | |
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Groin Spasm, Stitch, or Pressure | |
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Heartburn | |
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Hemorrhoids | |
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Insomnia | |
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Leg Cramps | |
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Miscarriage (Spontaneous Abortion) | |
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Morning Sickness | |
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Nosebleeds and Nasal Congestion | |
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Sciatica | |
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Skin Problems | |
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Soreness in the Rib Area | |
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Stretch Marks | |
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Sweating | |
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Varicose Veins | |
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Premenstrual Syndrome | |
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Prolapse of the Uterus | |
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Prostate Cancer | |
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Prostatitis/Benign Prostatic Hyertrophy (BPH) | |
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Psoriasis | |
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Radiation Exposure | |
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Raynaud's Disease/Raynaud's Phenomenon | |
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Reye's Syndrome | |
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Rheumatic Fever | |
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Rickets/Osteomalacia | |
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Rosacea | |
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Scabies | |
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Schizophrenia | |
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Sebaceous Cyst | |
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Seborrhea | |
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Senility (Dementia) | |
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Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) | |
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Shingles (Herpes Zoster) | |
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Sinusitis | |
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Skin Cancer | |
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Skin Rash | |
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Smoking Dependency | |
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Snakebite | |
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Sore Throat | |
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Spider Bite | |
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Sprains, Strains, and Other Injuries of the Muscles and Joints | |
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Stress | |
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Sunburn | |
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Thrombophlebitis | |
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TMJ Syndrome | |
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Tonsillitis | |
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Tooth Decay | |
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Tuberculosis | |
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Tumor | |
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Ulcerative Colitis | |
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Underweight/Weight Loss | |
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Vaginitis | |
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Varicose Veins | |
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Vertigo | |
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Vitiligo | |
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Warts | |
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Weakened Immune System | |
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Wilson's Disease | |
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Worms (Parasites) | |
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Wrinkles | |
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Remedies and Therapies | |
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Introduction | |
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Aromatherapy and Essential Oils | |
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Ascorbic Acid Flush | |
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Ayurvedic Remedies | |
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Blood Purification | |
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Chelation Therapy | |
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Oral Chelation Therapy | |
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Intravenous Chelation Therapy | |
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Chinese Medicine | |
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Colon Cleansing | |
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Color Therapy (Chromotherapy) | |
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Crystal and Gemstone Therapy | |
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DHEA Therapy | |
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Enemas | |
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The Catnip Tea Enema | |
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The Coffee or Wheatgrass Retention Enema | |
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The Lemon Juice Cleansing Enema | |
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The Pro-Flora Whey Enema | |
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Exercise | |
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Fasting | |
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Glandular Therapy | |
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Growth Hormone Therapy | |
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Hair Analysis | |
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Homeopathy | |
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Hydrotherapy | |
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy | |
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Juicing | |
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Light Therapy | |
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Music and Sound Therapy | |
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Pain Control | |
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Acupressure | |
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Acupuncture | |
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Biofeedback | |
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Breathing Exercises | |
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Chiropractic | |
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Guided Imagery | |
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Heat and Cold Therapy | |
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Herbs | |
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Hypnotherapy | |
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Magnet Therapy | |
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Massage | |
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Medication | |
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Meditation | |
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Qi Gong | |
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Relaxation Techniques | |
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Tai Chi | |
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TENS Unit Therapy | |
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Using a Poultice | |
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Sitz Bath | |
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Steam Inhalation | |
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Preparing for and Recovering from Surgery | |
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Therapeutic Liquids | |
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Yoga | |
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Appendix | |
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Glossary | |
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Manufacturer and Distributor Information | |
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Health and Medical Organizations | |
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Suggested Reading | |
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Acknowledgments | |
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About the Authors | |
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Index | |