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ABC
drops, 246 abortion
aftercare, 479–80 Abraham,
Dahlia, 57–58, 59, 60 abuse
and depression, 366 acetyl-l-carnitine,
373 aconite,
74, 474 activity
disorders, 192 acupressure,
407–8, 428–29, 469–70, 560 acupuncture,
560–61
for addiction, 390
for AIDS, 50–51
for arthritis, 72
for back pain, 428
for chronic fatigue syndrome, 159–60
for depression, 376
for fibroids, 137
for infertility, 327, 328–29
for lupus, 335
for migraines, 403
for osteoporosis, 455
for pain management, 428
pressure points for digestive disorders, 179–80
for urinary tract problems, 532, 536 acyclovir
(Zovirax), 310 adaptogens,
248
See also herbs addiction,
387–97
to alcohol, 388, 390, 391–93
to caffeine, 388, 393–94
and depression, 397
detoxification, 387–89
to food, 389, 390, 395–96
hypnotherapy, 389–91
to nicotine, 388, 389, 390
to sugar, 388, 394–95 addictive
allergic reaction, 274–75 adrenal
function, 14–15, 19, 418 adrenaline,
13 Aesoph,
Laurie, 89–92 age
spots, 262, 263 Agho,
Peter, 67 aging,
11–38
of brain, 32–38
causes, 12–14
clinical experience, 14–31
symptoms, 14 AIDS,
39–55
alternative treatments, 45–55
causes, 40–43
clinical experience, 43–45
and human papilloma virus (HPV), 501
survivor portraits, 55
in women, 40 air
purifiers, 229 air
quality, indoor, 229, 230–31 alcohol
addiction, 197, 388, 390, 391–93
and breast cancer, 112
and hormonal imbalance, 316
and infertility, 325 Alcoholics
Anonymous, 392–93 Alexander
technique, 430, 470, 556, 561–62 Ali,
Majid, 150, 151, 153, 154–55, 155, 160–61 allergies,
150, 249, 399–400, 559 allergy
shots, 279 aloe
vera, 242–43, 353 alpha
lipoic acid, 201 alternative
health practitioner selection, 557–76
patient rights, 557–58
patient role, 558–59
symptom importance, 559
therapy types, 559–76 alternative
health therapy concepts, 54–55 alumina,
546 aluminum,
226, 227, 445–46 Alzheimer's
disease, 444–48
alternative therapies, 446–48
causes, 445–46
conventional treatment, 446
signs and symptoms, 444–45 amenorrhea,
355–59 American
College of Gynecologists and Obstetricians (ACOG), 470–71 American
Diabetes Association (ADA), 167, 267 American
ginseng, 311
See also ginseng American
Heart Association, 290, 291, 295 amino
acids, 372–73, 382–83
See also gluthathione; l-glutamine; phenylalanine; tryptophan;
tyrosine anabolic
processes, 52, 78 Anderson,
Nina, 26–27 anemia,
57–62
causes, 57–59
clinical experience, 59–61
diagnosis, 59
and fibroids, 135
patient story, 61–62
and stomach acid, 177–78
symptoms, 59 angelica,
257 angina
pectoris, 288 animal
proteins, 316 anorexia
nervosa, 191, 193, 196, 197–98
See also eating disorders anshen
bu nao pien, 299 antiaging
diet, 15–16 antibiotics
and depression, 365
and immune system, 247
for sexually transmitted diseases, 495, 497, 499
and urinary tract problems, 528–29
and yeast infections, 540, 548–49 antidepressants,
156, 196–97, 369–70 antifungal,
antiyeast agents, 543 antifungal
medicine, 547, 548 antihistamines,
463 antioxidants,
17–18, 280, 294 anxiety
disorders, 378–84
causes, 378–81
clinical experiences, 381–84 anxiolytics
(antianxiety agents), 253–54 aphrodisiacs,
255–57, 328 apis,
312 apis
mellifera, 87–88 appendicitis,
186–87
See also pressure diseases applied
kinesiology, 278, 403, 562 Aricept,
446 Arms,
Suzanne, 457, 458, 474–75, 481 arnica,
245, 406, 474, 478, 523 aromatherapy,
562
for AIDS, 51
for herpes, 313
for menopause, 348
for menstrual cramps, 355
for osteoporosis, 453
for pregnancy, 471–72
for sexual dysfunction, 493–94
for urinary tract problems, 532
for vaginal yeast infections, 545 arsenicum,
255, 312–13, 375, 473 arthritis,
63–94
alternative treatments, 67–73
arthritis cure, 75–77
and atherosclerosis, 92–94
causes, 65
defined, 63–65
diagnosis, 75
and environmental allergies, 81–85
and food allergies, 285
gout, 73–74
Holistic Balanced Treatment, 77–81
homeopathy, 85–89
nutrition, 89–92
patient stories, 79–81, 83–85
traditional medicine, 65–67
types, 64–65
See also lupus Ash,
Richard, 18–19 Asian
medicine. See Chinese medicine aspirin,
66, 75, 80, 365, 463 assisted
reproductive technology (ART), 323–24 astragalus,
48, 118, 439 Atacama,
Jeie, 304 atherosclerosis,
92–94, 300–301 Atkins,
Robert, 116–17, 121–22, 163–64, 168, 203, 254, 385, 386, 517, 518 Atkins
diet, 204 Auerbach,
K. G., 475–76 Aurigemma,
Anthony, 209, 213–14 aurum
metallicum (gold), 375, 479 aurum
muriaticum, 138 autoimmune
thyroiditis, 508, 512–15 Ayurveda,
61–62, 161, 348–49, 563 AZT,
43–45 Bach,
Edward, 563 Bach
flower remedies, 563 back
pain, 423–24, 428
See also pain management bacteria
identification, 249 bacterial
vaginosis, 551–52 Baker,
Jeanine Parvati, 462 Baltimore,
David, 41 baoxin
wan, 299 Barnard,
Neal, 425–26 Barnes,
Broda, 295, 508, 515, 518 Bar-Shalom,
Ruth, 123, 124, 125, 355–56, 357–58, 359 basements,
224–25 bathrooms,
227 baths
detox, 238–39
for insomnia, 255
sitz, 329–30, 359, 532, 556 B
complex. See vitamin B complex beans,
241 bedrooms,
216–17, 228–29 beechwood,
523 beet
juice, 23 behavioral
therapy, 386, 387
See also psychotherapy belladonna
(deadly nightshade), 74, 346–47, 487, 523 bellis
perennis, 473 Beltz,
Richard, 43 Benson,
Herbert, 302 Berwick,
Ann, 348, 453, 471–72, 493–94, 532 beta
carotene, 17, 46–47, 258, 416
See also vitamin A Bialy,
Harvey, 41–42 Bic,
Zuzana, 249–51 Billings
method, 95–97 biochemical
factors in depression, 364–65 biofeedback,
404–5, 564 bioflavinoids,
18, 19–20 biological
clock, 13 biomechanics,
76 bipolar
disorder, 364, 369, 373 birth
control, 95–105
fertility awareness, 95–97
methods, 97–105
birth control pills, 101–4
cervical cap, 98–99
diaphragm, 99–101
female condom, 98
male condom, 97–98
Norplant, 104
sterilization, 105
vaginal contraceptive film, 101 birth
control pills, 101–4
and anemia, 59
and carpal tunnel syndrome, 417
and depression, 365
and hormonal imbalance, 316
and infertility, 322–23, 329 birth
defects, 325 Biting
Insect (remedy), 244 bittersweet,
312 Black,
Dean, 42, 45, 147–48 black
currant seed oil, 118 black
ointment, 245 black
walnut tincture, 544 bladder
infections. See urinary tract infections and inflammations Blank,
Arnold, 71–72 Block,
Neil, 151, 155–56 blood-type
diet, 204 blood
vessels, broken, 264 blueberry
extract, 19 Body
Rolling, 422, 455, 564 bodywork,
428–32
See also Alexander technique; craniosacral therapy; magnet
therapy;
Rolfing; shiatsu; Trager
technique bojemni
slimming tea, 299 borage
oil, 118 boron,
35, 70, 344 bovista,
486 Bradshaw,
John, 152 brain
aging, 32–38
Brain Electronic Activity Map (BEAM), 36–37
and brain function, 32–33
chelation therapy, 38
diet and nutrition, 33–34
electrostimulation,
38
exercise, 37
mental stimulation and stress management, 37–38
other nutrients, 35–36
Reiki, 38
supplements, 34–35 Brain
Electronic Activity Map (BEAM), 36–37 brain
reflex, 410 bras
and breast disease, 109–10 Braverman,
Eric, 19, 32, 36–37, 38, 290 breast
cancer, 107–22
alternative treatment, 116–21
causes, 107–12
clinical experience, 112–16
and estrogen, 345
patient stories, 121–22
symptoms, 112
See also fibrocystic breast disease; lymphedema Breast
Cancer Prevention Trial, 113–14 breast-feeding,
474–76 breathing
exercises, 28 Breen,
Jeanette, 459, 474 Breiner,
Mark, 269, 270 Brett,
Jennifer, 404, 525, 529, 532–36 Brill,
Gerri, 408–11 British
Migraine Association, 402 bromelain,
74, 438 brown
spots, 262, 263 Brownstein,
Art, 423–24, 433 bryonia,
74, 87, 348, 473 Bucci,
Luke, 68, 70 Bucci,
Susan, 30–31 bugleweed,
296 Buhner,
Steven Harrod, 242–43 bulimia
nervosa, 191, 193, 195, 196, 197–98
See also eating disorders burns,
242–43 Burton,
Lawrence, 120 B
vitamin complex. See vitamin B complex cabbage
juice, 23 caffeine,
316, 325 caffeine
addiction, 388, 393–94 Calapai,
Christopher, 12, 14–15, 45–46, 50, 51–52 calcarea
phosphorica, 456 calcium
for aging, 20
for Alzheimer's disease, 446
for anxiety, 383
for arthritis, 69
for dental health, 267
for digestive disorders, 177
for estrogen replacement therapy, 451
for menopause, 344
for osteoporosis, 450–51, 455
for pregnancy, 466
for repetitive strain injuries, 415
for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, 422 calendula,
245, 474 califilum,
474 candida,
220 capsaicin,
425–26 capsicum,
22 carbo
vegetabilis, 473 cardiomyopathy,
17 carnivora
(Venus flytrap), 118 carpal
tunnel syndrome, 414, 417–20
alternative treatments, 419–20
causes, 417–19
conventional treatment, 419
See also repetitive strain injuries Carpenter,
Karen, 194 carpeting,
223, 228 carrot
juice, 23 carrots,
463–64 cars,
223 cartilage
growth factors, 416
See also chondroitin; glucosamine Cass,
Hyla, 196–97, 508, 513–14, 518–19 castor
oil packs, 124, 359 catabolic
processes, 52, 78 Cathcart,
Robert, 47 cat's
claw, 118 causticum,
523 cayenne,
296–97, 361 celery
juice, 23 Certner,
Roberta, 346 cervical
cancer, 139–40, 499–500 cervical
cap, 98–99 cervical
dysplasia, 129–32, 140, 500, 501 cervical
subluxation, upper, 400, 403 Chaitow,
Leon, 553, 554, 555, 556 Chalker,
Rebecca, 98–99, 491–92 chamomile,
254 chamomilla,
355 chelation
therapy
for aging, 24–25
for arthritis, 93–94
for brain aging, 38
defined, 564–65
for diabetes, 170
for environmental illness, 221
for heart disease, 300–301
for varicose veins, 556 chemicals
and environmental illness, 218
for gardening, 224
toxic, 226, 227, 231, 234
in the
workplace, 419 cherries,
74 chest
muscles stretch (yoga), 454–55 china,
347 Chinese
medicine
defined, 575
for endometriosis, 212
for hair health, 271
for heart disease, 297–300
for infertility, 327–29
for interstitial cystitis, 535–36
for menopause, 346
for sexual dysfunction, 494
and tongue, 266 chiropractic,
565
for arthritis, 71
for migraines, 403
for pain management, 427–28
for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, 421–22 chlamydia,
322–23, 496–98, 498, 499 chlorophyll,
136, 544 Cho,
Y. K., 49 chondroitin,
63, 70, 75–76, 91–92, 94, 416 Chopra,
Deepak, 349, 563 Christie,
Huw, 44 chromium,
20, 201 chromium
picolinate, 169, 294 chronic
disease and food allergies, 280–81 chronic
fatigue syndrome, 147–61
about,
147–48
causes, 148–52
clinical experience, 154–61
symptoms, 152–53 chuan
xiong, 137 Cicchetti,
Jane, 477–79 Cichoke,
Anthony, 504–5 cigarettes.
See smoking cimicifuga,
355, 474, 478, 488 circumcision,
481 Claire,
Thomas, 428–29 clay
compress, 359 Clement,
John, 120 Cleveland
Clinic, 505 clinical
ecology, 81–82 clove,
298 cobalamin
(vitamin B12), 21, 58, 296, 438, 447–48 cobra
(yoga pose), 126, 454 Coca
Pulse test, 278 cocculus,
473, 479 cod
liver oil, 68–69, 220 coenzyme
1, 21 coenzyme
Q10
for aging, 20, 34
for eating disorders, 202
for heart disease, 294–95
for repetitive strain injuries, 416
for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, 423 coffea
cruda, 255 coffee,
424, 425–26
See also caffeine coffee
enemas, 142–43 cognitive
therapy, 196
See also psychotherapy colchicum,
74 colds,
246–49
homeopathic remedies, 246
and immune system, 246–48
natural remedies, 248–49 cold
sores, 307, 308, 309, 312, 313
See also herpes Coley's
toxins, 143–44 colocynthis,
354, 487 colon
irritation, 177
natural therapies, 181
therapy, 25–26, 545, 565–66 color
therapy, 408 common
cold. See colds compression
bandaging, 127 congestive
heart failure, 288 conium
maculatum, 125 constipation,
175, 176, 186, 528 consumer
advocacy groups for infertility, 331 Cooksley,
Valerie, 313 corn
silk tea, 353 corrective
vaginal surgery (episiotomy), 476 cortex
cinnamomi, 328 Corticoid,
456 cortisol,
38, 365 cortisone,
13 cosmetic
laser surgery, 262–66 cosmetics,
216, 227 Costin,
Carolyn, 191–93, 194–95, 196, 197–98 Cousins,
Norman, 433 cranberry,
529, 535 cranial
faults, 400, 402–3 cranioelectrical
stimulation (CES) device, 38 craniosacral
therapy, 421–22, 431, 566 cravings
(food and alcohol), 197 Crawford,
Amanda McQuade, 132, 496–98, 537, 538–39, 549–51 Crook,
William, 540, 542 cryptococcois,
243 Cutler,
Paul, 291, 293, 294, 300, 303 cuts,
salve for, 245 cyclic
food allergy, 274 cystitis,
interstitial. See interstitial cystitis D'Adano,
Peter, 67 Dalkon
Shield, 498 Dalton,
Carol, 495, 497, 498, 499–501, 539–40, 542, 547–49, 551 danazol,
209 dandelion,
118, 124, 353, 467–68 dan
shen wan, 298 Davis,
Ronald M., 335 Dayton,
Martin, 24–25 deadly
nightshade, 74, 346–47, 487, 523 dehydration,
15–16 dementia,
440, 441, 445
See also Alzheimer's disease dental
care, 266–70 dental
fillings, 13, 150, 267–69, 517 deprenyl,
36 depression,
363–78
and addiction, 397
alternative therapies, 370–78
causes, 364–68
diagnosis, 368–69
and eating disorders, 195
major, 363
manic, 364, 369, 373
postpartum, 477–79
traditional treatments, 369–70
types, 363–64 Derosis,
Helen, 378–79, 381 detox
bath, 238–39 detoxification
for addiction, 387–89
for aging, 22–31
for carpal tunnel syndrome, 419
by drinking water, 238
of environment, 221–31
for environmental illness, 221
at home, 238–42
of liver, 488
for reproductive system cancers, 142
therapy, 566–67 devil's
claw, 74 DHEA
and aging, 18–19, 22
and Alzheimer's disease, 447, 448
for menopause, 345
and osteoporosis, 452 diabetes,
163–73
and carpal tunnel syndrome, 418
causes, 163–65
clinical experience, 165–70
gestational diabetes, 171–73
monitoring and preventing, 170–71
symptoms, 165
types, 164–65 Diabetes
Control and Complications Trial (DCCT), 166 diaphragm
(birth control), 99–101 diarrhea,
175, 176 diary-writing,
255 diet,
237
for amenorrhea, 357
for anemia, 60
for anxiety, 382–83
for arthritis, 67–68, 76–77
for breast cancer, 111–12, 115–16, 117, 139
for carpal tunnel syndrome, 418–19
for chronic fatigue syndrome, 158–59
for dental health, 266–67
for depression, 370–71
for diabetes, 166–67, 168
for endometriosis, 214
for fibrocystic breast disease, 123 |