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

      for fibroids, 135–36

      general, 239–41

      for gestational diabetes, 171–72

      for hair health, 270–71

      for headaches, 250

      for heart disease, 291–93

      for hormonal imbalance, 357

      for hypothyroidism, 509–10, 512

      for immune system, 247–48

      for infertility, 325–26

      for interstitial cystitis, 534

      for lupus, 335–36

      for menopause, 342–43

      for menstrual cramps, 352–53

      for migraines, 406

      for multiple sclerosis, 436–37

      for osteoporosis, 450–51

      for pain management, 424–26

      for pregnancy, 459, 465–66

      for repetitive strain injuries, 414–15

      for toxic shock syndrome, 361

      for ulcers, 190

      for urinary tract problems, 529

      for vaginal problems, 539

      for vaginal yeast infections, 542–43, 547

      for varicose veins, 554–55, 556

diets and eating disorders, 191–92, 202–5

di Fabio, Anthony, 333, 334, 335

digestion and anxiety, 380–81

digestive aids, 20

digestive disorders, 175–90

      causes, 175–77

      clinical experience, 178–81

      and endometriosis, 210–11

      and food allergies, 275

      food allergy and digestion, 181–83

      gastritis, 183–84

      lactose intolerance, 183

      pressure diseases, 184–87

      symptoms, 177–78, 559

      ulcers, 187–90

Digestive Harmony (herbal remedy), 299, 544

diuretics, 463

diverticulitis, 184–85

      See also pressure diseases

DMAE, 34

dong quai, 328, 358, 494

Donnelly, Patrick, 50

Dorsman, Jerry, 395–96

douching, 132, 497–98, 545, 550–52

Douillard, John, 378

dowager's hump, 453–54

downward-facing dog (yoga), 454

drug addiction, 390

drug use and chronic fatigue syndrome, 151

dulcamara (bittersweet), 312

Dushkin, Ron, 433

dust, 228

dysmenorhea. See menstrual cramps and irregular menstruation

dysthymia, 363

E. coli infections, 243

Eades, Michael, 203

earaches, 246

ear infections, 220

eating disorders, 191–205

      causes, 191–94

      clinical experience, 194–202

      and diets, 191–92, 202–5

echinacea, 158, 243, 311, 439

EDTA, 18, 24, 300, 564

eicosapentaenoic acid, 485

Elavil, 370

electrical stimulation, 38, 522

electromagnetic pollution, 36–37, 150

      See also pollution

Eli Lilly (firm), 489–90

elimination diet, 279

elimination testing, 278

Ellner, Michael, 389–91

endocrine system, 33

endometrial cancer, 140–41

endometriosis, 207–14

      alternative therapies, 210–14

      causes, 207–8

      conventional therapy, 209–10

      diagnosis, 209, 212

      patient story, 214

      symptoms, 208–9

endorphins, 364

enemas, 142–43, 405

EnurAid, 523

environmental allergies, 81–85, 402

environmental factors

      and chronic fatigue syndrome, 150

      and depression, 366

      and environmental illness, 216–17

      and Parkinson's disease, 441

environmental illness, 215–35

      causes, 216–17

      detoxifying the body, 221

      detoxifying the environment, 221–31

      diagnosis, 218–19

      patient story, 231–35

      symptoms, 218

      treatment clues, 219–21

environmental medicine, 81–82

enzymes

      for aging, 26–27

      for breast cancer, 119

      for chronic fatigue syndrome, 156–57

      for diabetes, 169

      for multiple sclerosis, 438

      for stroke, 504–5

enzyme therapy, 567

ephedra, 438

episiotomies, 476, 492, 521, 522

Epsom salts, 239

Epstein, Paul, 152, 160, 161

Epstein-Barr (EB) virus, 148–49, 307

      See also herpes

equisetum (scouring rush), 523

er jow, 136

essential fatty acids

      for aging, 20–21, 34

      for arthritis, 68

      for breast cancer, 111

      for eating disorders, 201

      for endometriosis, 212

      for immune system, 280

      for menopause, 344

      for skin care, 260

      for vaginal yeast infections, 544

      See also omega-3 fatty acids; omega-6 fatty acids

essiac, 118

estonia, 243

estradiol, 77–78, 337–38

      See also estrogen

estriol, 345

estrogen

      and Alzheimer's disease, 447

      and breast cancer, 107–8, 345

      and environmental illness, 217

      and hormonal imbalance, 315, 317–18, 319

      and menopause, 337–38

      and migraines, 400

      and osteoporosis, 450

      and ovarian cancer, 341

      triple, 345

      See also hormonal imbalance

estrogen dominance, 108, 325, 326

estrogen replacement therapy, 451

      See also hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

estrone, 337–38

evening primrose oil, 118, 299, 353, 437–38

     See also omega-6 fatty acids

exercise(s)

      for aging, 27–28

      for arthritis, 76, 79

      for brain aging, 37

      for breast cancer, 119

      breathing, 28

      for depression, 376–77

      for diabetes, 168–69

      for eating disorders, 202

      for fibroids, 135–36

      and free radical damage, 28

      for gestational diabetes, 172–73

      for headaches, 250

      for heart disease, 293

      for hormonal imbalance, 316

      for interstitial cystitis, 533–34

      for menopause, 348

      for migraines, 405

      for multiple sclerosis, 439–40

      for osteoporosis, 452–53, 455

      for pregnancy, 470–71

      for premenstrual syndrome, 485

      strengthening, 28

      for varicose veins, 555–56

facial herpes. See cold sores

Farnsworth, Norman, 48–49

fasting, 23, 239–40, 336

fasting test, 278

fathers and eating disorders, 192–93

fatty acids. See essential fatty acids; omega-3 fatty acids; omega-6 fatty

  acids

feldenkrais, 567

Feldman, Martin, 11–12, 44, 152, 153, 155, 179–81, 188–90

female condom, 98

female reconstructive surgery (FRS), 134, 210

ferrum phos (iron phosphate), 523

fertility awareness, 95–97

fever blisters. See cold sores

feverfew, 404, 405

fiber, 326

fibrocystic breast disease, 110, 122–26

      See also breast cancer

fibroids and uterine bleeding, 132–38

      alternative therapies, 134–38

      conventional approach, 133–34

      symptoms, 133

fibromyalgia, 86–87, 318, 401

fillings, dental, 13, 150, 267–69, 517

Finman-Nahman, Tovah, 545

fish pose (yoga), 125–26

fixed food allergy, 274

Flagyl, 551

Fleckenstein, Al, 301

flora, 543

Floradix with iron, 358

fluorescent lighting, 231

fluoride, 269–70

folic acid, 58, 74, 296

folliculinum, 487

food addiction, 196–98, 389, 390, 395–96

food allergies, 239–40, 273–85

      alternative treatments, 279–85

      and arthritis, 81–85, 285

      and carpal tunnel syndrome, 418

      causes, 275–77

      and chronic disease, 280–81

      and diabetes, 169

      and digestion, 181–83

      and eating disorders, 197

      and environmental illness, 232–33

      and headaches, 281–82

      and mental health, 281

      and migraines, 402

      and multiple sclerosis, 436–37

      and obesity, 284–85

      and prostaglandins, 352

      and tension fatigue syndrome, 282–84

      testing, 277–79

      types, 274–75

      and ulcers, 189

Food and Drug Administration, 372–73, 386

food cravings, 198–99, 396

food rotation, 182–83, 239, 278–79

foot-and-toe boogie, 409

formaldehyde, 222–23, 234

formulas. See recipes and formulas

fo-ti, 21

Fox, Michael J., 440, 441

frankincense, 298

free radicals

      and aging, 12, 16

      and breast cancer, 117, 119

      and cancer, 111

      and dementia, 445

      and diet, 247

      and enzyme therapy, 504–5

      and exercise, 28

      and smoking, 12

freon, 225

Friedman, Richard, 301–3

Frome, David, 430–31

Fuhrman, Joel, 336

Furman, Joel, 202–5

Gadol, Elmira, 268

Galante, Michele, 150, 151, 159, 377–78

Gallo, Robert, 39, 40

gamma linolenic acid (GLA), 316, 319, 344, 485

garages, 223–24

Gard, Zane, 221

gardenia, 353, 358

garlic

      for aging, 22

      for AIDS, 48, 243

      as antibiotic, 243

      for heart disease, 297

      and immune system, 243, 280

      for vaginal yeast infections, 544, 547, 548

      for varicose veins, 556

Garson, Barbara, 413–14

gas stoves, 225, 285

gastritis, 183–84

gelsemium, 474

genital herpes, 307, 309, 312

genital warts, 499, 501–2

Gentile, Andrew, 148–49, 151–52, 154

gestational diabetes, 171–73

      See also pregnancy

ginger, 361, 468

ginger tea, 358

ginko biloba, 22, 34, 297, 404, 448

ginseng, 22, 48–49, 157, 298, 311, 361

Gittelman, Ann Louise, 342–43

Gladstar, Rosemary, 254

GLA (gamma linolenic acid), 316, 319, 344, 485

Glenville, Marilyn, 325–26

glonoine, 347

glucocorticoids, 77–78

glucosamine, 63, 70, 72, 75–76, 91–92, 416

glucose tolerance test, 379

glutamine, 392

gluthathione

      for aging, 17, 20

      for AIDS, 46

      for multiple sclerosis, 438, 439, 442, 443

glycemic index, 171–72, 200–201

glycyrrhizin, 158

Gofman, John, 110–11

gold, 66, 85, 375, 479

goldenbook, 298

goldenseal, 243, 311, 439, 464

Goldfarb, Herbert, 133–34

Goldwag, William J., 366, 370–71, 376–77

gonadotropin-releasing hormone compounds, 209–10

gonorrhea, 495–96, 538

Gordon, Yehudi, 325–26

Gorman, Pat, 58–59, 351, 355, 356, 358

gotu kola, 22, 255

gout, 64–65, 73–74, 90

      See also arthritis

grains, 240

grapeseed extract, 18

Greenboro, William, 27–28

green tea, 20, 299, 353

Griffin, Judy, 136

GST (glutathione S-transferases) enzyme system, 143

guan xin su he wan, 298

guided imagery, 433, 568

      See also imagery

Guiltinan, Jane, 342, 449, 451

gunpowder 6x, 245

Haas, Elson, 14, 18, 22, 387–89, 391–92, 393–95

Hadaday, Letha, 70–71, 115, 122, 124, 157–58, 297–300, 352, 484, 485–86

Hahnemann, Samuel, 354

hair care, 270–72

hair removal, 264

hangovers, 245, 251–52

Hanley, Jesse, 104, 483, 484, 488

han lian cao (warrior's grass), 137

Harkness, Carla, 321, 323–24, 331

har shar woo, 494

Hashimoto's disease, 508, 512–15

hawthorn, 22, 202, 297, 361

Hazlehurst, G., 44

headaches, 244, 249–51, 281–82

      See also migraines

healing, promotion of, 245

Healing Center of New York City, 18

heart disease, 287–306

      causes, 287–88

      complementary approach, 290–306

      conventional treatment, 289–90

      symptoms, 288

heat and pregnancy, 462–63

heating systems, 223, 230

Hedendal, Bruce, 341

Heimowitz, Colette, 200–202

Helicobacter pylori bacteria, 181, 187, 188–89, 303

Hellerwork, 212–13, 568

      See also Rolfing

hemorrhoids, 185–86, 245

      See also pressure diseases

Hepar sulph, 546

herba epimeti, 328

herbal antibiotics, 242–43

herbal medicine, 569

herbal ointment, 261

herbal skin cleanser, 262

herbal sleep pillow, 253, 254

herbal teas, 23, 25, 261, 405–6

Herbastatin, 544

herbs

      for age spots, 262

      for aging, 21–22

      for AIDS, 47–49

      for anemia, 60–61

      with antibacterial/antifungal activity, 552

      for anxiety, 383

      for arthritis, 70–71

      for breast cancer, 117–18

      for cervical dysplasia, 132

      for chronic fatigue syndrome, 157–58

      cycle for taking, 439

      for depression, 374

      for diabetes, 170

      for endometriosis, 212

      for fibrocystic breast disease, 124

      for fibroids for uterine bleeding, 136–37

      for gestational diabetes, 173

      for heart disease, 296–97

      for herpes, 311

      for hormonal imbalance, 319–20

      for immunity, 248

      for infertility, 328

      for insomnia, 252–54

      for interstitial cystitis, 534

      for lupus, 334

      for menopause, 345–46

      for menstrual problems, 353–54, 358

      for migraines, 405–6

      for miscarriage, 462, 463–64

      for multiple sclerosis, 439

      for osteoporosis, 452

      for pregnancy, 463–64, 466–68

      for premenstrual syndrome, 485–86, 488

      for repetitive strain injuries, 416–17

      for sexual dysfunction, 494

      for sexually transmitted diseases, 496, 497–98, 501–2

      for skin care, 260–62

      for toxic shock syndrome, 360–61

      for trichomonas, 549–51

      for urinary tract problems, 530–31

      for vaginal problems, 538–39

      for vaginal yeast infections, 544–45

      for varicose veins, 555

herpes, 307–13

      causes, 308–9

      clinical experience, 310–13

      symptoms, 309

herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1). See cold sores

herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2), 307, 309, 312

herpes zoster, 307, 309, 312–13

      See also herpes

hiatus hernia, 186

      See also pressure diseases

high-fiber diet, 92–93

high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet, 202–4

high-protein diet, 182

Hildebrand, Gar, 141–45

Hinton, Howard, 268

Hippocrates, 25

Hirsch, Roger, 212, 327–29

histamine, 493

Hoffer, Abram, 367–68, 392

Hoffman, David L., 525, 526, 530, 531, 553–54, 555

Holistic Balanced Treatment (HBT), 77–81

holistic medicine, 55

home births, 457, 458

homeopathic candida, 543

homeopathy

      for amenorrhea, 359

      for arthritis, 85–88

      for chronic fatigue syndrome, 159

      defined, 569–70

      for depression, 375–76

      dosages, 88–89

      for endometriosis, 213–14

      for everyday health, 243–46

      for fibrocystic breast disease, 125

      for fibroids and uterine bleeding, 137–38

      for fibromyalgia, 86–87

      for heart disease, 303–4

      for herpes, 312–13

      for insomnia, 254–55

      for menopause, 346–48

      for menstrual problems, 347, 354–55

      for migraines, 406–7

      for osteoporosis, 456

      for postpartum depression, 477–79

      for pregnancy, 472–74

      for premenstrual syndrome, 486–88

      for repetitive strain injuries, 417

      for urinary incontinence, 523

      for urinary tract problems, 531

      for vaginal dryness and thinning, 347–48

      for vaginal yeast infections, 546–47

honey, 170, 243

honeybee venom, 87–88

hops, 253

hormonal imbalance, 315–20

      causes, 315–17

      and chronic fatigue syndrome, 151

      clinical experience, 318–20

      and hypothyroidism, 509

      and infertility, 322, 325

      and massage, 469

      and menorrhagia, 357

      and migraines, 402

      and premenstrual syndrome (PMS), 483

      symptoms, 317–18

      tests, 318

      and urinary tract problems, 526–27

hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

      and Alzheimer's disease, 448

      and carpal tunnel syndrome, 417

      dangers, 339–41

      and heart disease, 289–90

      and urinary incontinence, 522

      See also estrogen replacement therapy

hormones, 18–19, 209, 400, 451–52

hot compresses, 531–32

      See also hydrotherapy

hot flashes, 346–47

houseplants, 229, 402

HPV (human papilloma virus), 129, 130, 499–501

Hudson, Tori, 60, 115, 129–31, 134, 211, 492–93, 531, 535, 556

Hufnagel, Vicki, 134, 210, 356, 357, 476, 492, 521, 522

Huggins, Hal A., 13, 517

human herpes virus 6 (HHV-6), 149

human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

      and acupuncture, 50

      and AIDS, 39, 40–42

      and alternative health therapy, 54

      and AZT, 44

      herbal treatments, 49

      and human papilloma virus (HPV), 501

      and ozone, 53

     See also AIDS

human papilloma virus (HPV), 129, 130, 499–501

humor in pain management, 433

hunger, 199

Hydergine, 35, 36

hydrastinum muriaticum, 138

hydrogenated oil, 216

hydrotherapy, 125, 405, 531–32, 570

     See also hot compresses; sitz bath

hyperbaric oxygen, 143

hypericin A, 34–35, 447

hypericum perforatum (St. John's wort), 49, 313, 374

hypertension, 287–88, 289

hypnotherapy, 389–91

hypoglycemia, 379

hypothyroidism, 12–13, 507, 508–12

hysterectomy, 133–34, 476

hysteroscopic surgery, 134

ignatia, 375, 477–78, 487

ileocecal valve, 176, 181

imagery, 160–61

      See also guided imagery

immune system

      boosters, 247–48, 280

      "busters," 246–47

      symptoms of problems, 559

      and urinary tract problems, 527

      and vaginal yeast infections, 539

Immuno-Augmentative Therapy (IAT), 120, 132

indoor pollution, 229, 230–31

      See also pollution

infections, 220, 245, 530

infertility, 321–31

      causes, 322–23

      clinical experience, 323–31

      and gonorrhea, 495

      and hypothyroidism, 507

insect bite prevention, 244

insomnia, 252–55

      conventional treatment, 252

      and DHEA, 18

      herbal remedies, 252–54

      homeopathy, 254–55

      nutrition and supplements, 254

      other natural therapies, 255

Institute for Traditional Medicine, 47–48

insulin, 164, 165–66

insulin resistance, 200–201

interstitial cystitis, 533–36

intrauterine device (IUD), 498

intravenous therapies, for lupus, 335

iodine, 123–24, 259

ipecac, 137

iron, 24, 57–58, 177–78

iron phosphate, 523

IUD (intrauterine device), 498

jalapeño peppers, 425–26

Jameson, Timothy, 414–17

Jamison, Richard, 389

Janson, Michael, 287–88, 289, 292, 293, 294, 296, 484, 488, 493

Jariwalla, Raxit, 47

Jessor, Kim, 470

joint disease, 12

      See also arthritis; osteoarthritis

Joseph, Jim, 431

juice fasting, 23

      See also fasting

juices, 16, 23, 240

kali bichromium, 546

kali carbonicum, 473–74, 478

Kane, Emily, 405–8, 428

Kaplan, Charles A., 431

Kaslow, Andrew, 285

Kaufman, David, 213, 526–27, 529

Keeper (rubber cup), 361

Keep Fit, Reduce Fat (herbal remedy), 299

Kennedy, David, 269

Keuneke, Robin, 111, 118

Khalsa, Dharma Singh, 32–33, 33–35, 37–38

kidney function, 494

kitchen, 225–27

Kleinman, Deborah, 420–22

Korins, Ken, 137, 303–4, 346–48, 354–55, 456, 486–87, 546–47

Kosminsky, Jane, 430

kreosotum (beechwood), 523

Kresse, James, 119–20, 126, 127

ku shen, 544

lacaninum, 486

lachesis, 346, 406, 486

Lacina, Susan, 460–61, 468–69

lactase, 183

lactose intolerance, 183

Lader, Mark, 508, 509–12

Langer, Stephen, 507–8, 513, 514–15

laparoscopic surgery, 105, 134, 209

large intestine. See colon

l-arginine, 294

Lark, Susan M., 211–12

Lauritsen, John, 44

lavender, 405

laxatives, 463

l-carnitine, 20, 294

l-cysteine, 20

lecithin, 295

ledum, 74

legumes, 241

Lehrer, Danise, 271

lemon balm, 253, 256–57, 311

leopard's bane, 245, 406, 474, 478, 523

Lesser, Michael, 379, 382, 384

Levin, Warren, 67, 70

Lewy body disease, 445

l-glutamine, 392

licorice, 49, 243, 311

Lieberman, Shari, 150, 155, 158

Liefman, Robert, 77–81

lifestyle

      and AIDS, 50

      and infertility, 325–26

      and lymphedema, 127–28

      and urinary tract problems, 534–35

      and vaginal yeast infections, 545–46

light, 229–30

lighting, 231

liquid zinc. See zinc

Liv.52, 251

liver, 181, 488, 510

liver spots, 262, 263

Locurcioas, Gennaro, 375–76

Lombard, Jay, 441, 442–43, 446–47

Lombardi, Susana, 22–23, 28, 30

Lonsdorf, Nancy, 161

Lotson, Anita, 25–26

Lucidril, 35, 36

lung press (reflexology), 409

Lupron, 134

lupus, 333–36

      causes, 333

      clinical experience, 334–36

      symptoms, 333–34

      See also arthritis

lutaigou, 328

lymphatic cleansing, 28

lymphatic drainage, 109–10

lymphedema, 109–10, 126–28

     See also breast cancer

lysine, 310, 311

MacEoin, Beth, 137

magnesia phosphorica, 354, 487

magnesium

      for aging, 21

      for Alzheimer's disease, 446

      for anxiety, 383

      for arthritis, 70

      for depression, 366–67

      for diabetes, 169

      for eating disorders, 201–2

      for fibromyalgia, 401

      for heart disease, 295

      for menstrual cramps, 353

      for migraines, 401, 403, 404

      for premenstrual syndrome, 484

      for repetitive strain injuries, 415–16

      for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, 422

magnet therapy, 30–31, 72, 431–32, 556

malabsorption syndrome, 17, 177–78, 179, 188

malaria, 243

male condom, 97–98

Mandell, Marshall, 81–85, 217, 285

manganese, 202, 416

manganum, 347

manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), 119–20, 127

mao dong qing, 300

Marcus, William, 269–70

massage, 255, 468–69, 570

      See also manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)

Masters and Johnson model of sexual response, 491–92

Maver, Robert, 42

maxEPA, 295

McBride, Molly, 73

McCreary, Bill, 43

McDougall, John, 290

medications

      and depression, 365, 369

      for diabetes, 165–66

      and migraines, 401, 403–4

      and yeast infections, 541

medicine cabinet, natural, 242–46

meditation, 302–3, 377–78, 390

medorrhinum, 547

melatonin, 31, 34

menopause, 337–49

      causes, 337–38

      clinical experience, 339–49

      misconceptions, 339

      natural therapies, 341–42

      symptoms, 338–39

menorrhagia, 356–59

menstrual cramps and irregular menstruation, 351–61

      amenorrhea and menorrhagia, 355–59

      causes, 351–52

      clinical experience, 352–55

      homeopathy, 347, 354–55

      and infertility, 322

      toxic shock syndrome, 359–61

menstrual sponges, 361

mental health, 281

      See also addiction; anxiety disorders; depression; obsessive-

        compulsive disorders; psychotherapy

mercurius, 547

mercury in silver amalgam fillings, 13, 150, 267–69, 517

meridian imbalance, 400, 403

Mertz, David, 43

metabolism, 52–53, 150, 379

Michaels, Gina, 335

microwave ovens, 225

midwifery, 457, 459–60, 571

migraines, 399–411

      causes, 399–401

      clinical experience, 401–11

      and food allergies, 281–82

      symptoms, 401

      See also headaches

mildew, 226

milk thistle, 22

Millar, Heather, 215–16, 217, 218–19, 231–35

Millen, Barbara, 453–55

Mills, Dian Shepperson, 208, 210–11

mind-body connection, 120–21, 433

minerals, 151, 259–60, 343–44

     See also supplements; specific minerals

mint, 118

miscarriage, 321, 325, 461–62, 463–64, 507

      See also infertility

miso, 240

mistletoe, 297

mold, 224–25, 226

molybdenum, 21

monoamine oxidase inhibitors, 253

morning sickness, 472–73

Morris, Lance, 13, 17, 28

mothballs, 229

mothers and eating disorders, 192

motherwort, 297

mouthwash, 269, 270, 313

MS. See multiple sclerosis (MS)

mucokehl, 170

mucus observation, 95–97

multiple sclerosis (MS), 435–40

      causes, 436

      clinical experience, 436–40

musculoskeletal injuries, 413–33

      pain management, 423–33

      repetitive strain injuries, 413–20

      temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, 420–23

myelin basic protein, 437

myoma coagulation, 134

myomectomy, 133

n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC), 438–39

Nader, Ralph, 216

NADH, 21

Nair, Muraleedharan, 74

National Osteoporosis Foundation, 450

natrum muriaticum, 312, 348, 359, 406–7, 477

natural childbirth, 457, 458–59

natural family planning, 95–97

natural hygiene, 214, 330–31, 571

natural killer cell, 246

naturopathy

      for cervical dysplasia, 131

      defined, 571–72

      for endometriosis, 211

      for infertility, 329–30

      key tenet, 152

      for osteoporosis, 450–52

      for urinary tract problems, 529–31

      for uterine bleeding, 136

Navajo society, 27

neighborhoods and environmental illness, 219

neurotransmitters, 364

neutralizing-dose therapy, 279–80

New York Medical School, 543

niacin (vitamin B3), 21, 295, 371, 404

Nickel, Nancy, 256–57

nicotine addiction, 388, 389, 390

     See also smoking

nitric acid, 348, 546

noise pollution, 225–26, 231

      See also pollution

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), 66, 75, 91, 325

norepinephrine, 364

Norman, Laura, 349, 489

Norplant, 104

NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), 66, 75, 91, 325

Null, Gary, 391

nutrition

      for addiction, 391

      for AIDS, 45–50

      for alcohol addiction, 391–92

      for arthritis, 89–92

      for chronic fatigue syndrome, 150

      for eating disorders, 194

      for herpes, 310–11

      for hormonal imbalance, 319

      for infertility, 323

      for insomnia, 254

      for reproductive system cancers, 141–42

nux vomica, 245, 255, 407, 473, 488

obesity, 191, 193, 284–85, 317

     See also eating disorders

obsessive-compulsive disorders, 384–87

      alternative therapies, 385–87

      causes, 384–85

      conventional treatment, 385

      symptoms, 385

Odinov Pukit, Stephanie, 472–74

Ojeda, Lybda, 339

Olsen, Mary, 399–404

Olson, Sharon, 313

omega-3 fatty acids, 260, 280, 373, 437–38

      See also essential fatty acids

omega-6 fatty acids, 260, 437–38

      See also essential fatty acids

one-month, one-year law, 58–59

Ordene, Marjorie, 137, 324, 351–52, 477, 479, 541

Ornish, Dean, 168, 290–91

orthomolecular medicine, 572

osteoarthritis, 12, 64, 69–70, 177

      See also arthritis

osteoporosis, 449–56

      causes, 449–50

      clinical experience, 450–56

      diagnosis, 450

      and hormone replacement therapy, 341

Ostrom, Neenyah, 149, 150

ovarian cancer, 138–39, 341

ovulation, 324

oxygen therapy, 53–54, 219, 439

ozone therapy, 53–54

Page, Linda, 360–62, 496, 498, 501–2

pain management, 423–33

      back pain, 423–24

      for carpal tunnel syndrome, 419

      diet and nutrition, 424–27

      for endometriosis, 209, 210, 214

      mind-body connection, 433

      physical therapies, 427–32

pancreatic enzymes, 176, 177

pantothenic acid, 423

papain, 438

Pap smears, 129, 130, 139, 140, 141, 499–500

parathyroid, 456

Parkinson's disease, 440–43

      alternative approaches, 442–43

      causes, 441

      conventional treatment, 442

passionflower, 253

patient rights, 557–58

patient role, 558–59

pau d'arco, 544

Peat, Ray, 12–13, 292, 295, 330

Peel Report, 458

Pelton, Ross, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36

pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), 329–30, 495, 496

Penepent, Anthony, 136, 214, 330–31, 352–53, 357

peppermint oil, 124, 244

perimenopause, 337–38

      See also menopause

Perlstein, Gracia, 135–36, 158–59, 464–66, 540–41, 545–46

peroneal massage, 469

Perri, Dolores, 316–17, 319

personal hygiene for urinary tract problems, 534–35

pesticides and infertility, 325

PET (positron emission tomography) scan, 37

PET (progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone), 19

petroleum, 312, 473

phenylalanine, 382

philodendron, 353

Philpott, William, 171

phosphates, 316

phosphatidyl choline, 448

phosphatidyl serine, 34, 374

phospholipids, 52

phosphoric acid, 478

phosphorus, 69–70, 138, 312, 347, 407

photodamage, 262, 263

physical therapy, 72–73, 422

Physicians for Complementary Medicine, 67

phytochemicals, 49–50

phytoestrogens, 326

phytolacca, 125

Picozzi, Michele, 307, 308, 309, 311

Pierce, Robert, 50

piracetam, 35–36

Pittman, John, 53–54

pituitary insufficiency, 329

Pizzorno, Joseph, 28, 136, 329–30, 531

plant protein, 203–4

plants, house, 229, 402

plastics, 218

Plumley, P., 42–43

Podell, Richard, 222

polarity therapy, 573

pollution, 217

      electromagnetic, 36–37, 150

      indoor, 229, 230–31

      noise, 225–26, 231

polyphosphates, 316

poo wah, 136

postpartum depression, 477–79

potassium, 169

prednisone, 78, 91, 516–17

pregnancy, 457–81

      abortion aftercare, 479–80

      and anemia, 58–59

      breast-feeding, 474–76

      circumcision, 481

      corrective vaginal surgery, 476

      midwifery, 457, 459–60

      miscarriage, 321, 325, 461–62, 463–64, 507

      natural childbirth, 457, 458–59

      postpartum depression, 477–79

      stages, 460–61

      things to avoid, 462–64

      See also gestational diabetes

pregnenolone, 345

premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), 489–90

premenstrual syndrome (PMS), 483–90

      causes, 483

      clinical experience, 484–89

      herbs, 358

      premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), 489–90

      symptoms, 483

pressure diseases, 184–87

Price, Erika, 312–13

Price, Weston, 266

Priestley, Joan, 46

Proffman, Mitchell, 27–28, 71

progesterone, 315–16, 318

      and menopause, 338, 344–45

      for menorrhagia, 357

      for osteoporosis, 451–52

      for postpartum depression, 479

      for premenstrual syndrome, 488

      See also hormonal imbalance

progestin, 340, 344

prolapsed transverse colon, 527

prolapsed uterus, 476

prostaglandins, 352

proteolytic enzymes, 416

Prozac, 489–90

psoralens, 261–62

psychotherapy, 194–95, 384, 386, 387

public speaking, 390–91

pulsatilla

      for amenorrhea, 359

      for menstrual cramps, 354

      for migraines, 407

      for postpartum depression, 478

      for pregnancy, 472, 473

      for premenstrual syndrome, 487

      for vaginal yeast infections, 546

Pure Cream Cleanser, 262

pyridoxine (vitamin B6), 251, 386–87, 479, 484

qi (chi) manipulation, 304

qi gong, 556, 573

Rachlin, Steven, 117

Randolph, Theron, 81

Rapp, Doris, 366

recipes and formulas

      for age spots, 262

      bath, 239

      douche, 132, 498, 545, 550, 551–52

      gotu kava tea, 256

      herbal drink for amenorrhea, 358

      herbal ointment, 261

      herbal tea, 261, 405–6

      hops tea, 253

      juiced garlic, 243

      kava kava tea, 256

      lemon balm tea, 253, 256–57

      for menstrual cramps, 352

      mouthwash, 313

      passionflower tea, 253

      for premenstrual syndrome, 486

      to prevent miscarriage, 462

      Pure Cream Cleanser, 262

      red raspberry tonic, 466–67

      salad, 370–71

      for skin care, 260–62

      skullcap tea, 253

      soup, immune-enhancing, 159

      stinging nettle tonic, 467

      tea for vaginal problems, 539

      for trichomonas, 550

      for urinary tract problems, 531

      vaginal ointments, 498

      for varicose veins, 555

reconstructive therapy for arthritis, 71–72

red cabbage extract, 19

red raspberry tonic, 466–67

refeeding, 196

reflexology

      and AIDS, 51

      defined, 574

      for menopause, 349

      for migraines, 408–11

      for premenstrual syndrome, 489

refrigerators, 225–26

Reichenberg-Ullman, Judyth, 254–55, 531, 532

Reid, Susanna, 138–41, 171–73, 479–80

Reiki, 29–30, 38, 574

reishi mushroom, 253

relaxation response, 302–3, 377–78, 390

repetitive strain injuries, 413–20

      carpal tunnel syndrome, 414, 417–20

      clinical experience, 414–17

      symptoms, 414

reproductive system cancers, 138–46

      combination treatments, 141–45

      patient story, 145–46

      types, 138–41

rescue remedy, 244

Resolve (consumer advocacy group), 331

restorative foods, 89–90

Revici, Emmanuel, 52–53

Rezulin, 166

rheumatoid arthritis, 64, 90, 513

      See also arthritis

rhus tox, 86–87, 407

Ribner, Rich, 68

Rist-Podrecca, Abigail, 51, 133, 136–37, 159–60, 450, 455, 494, 561

RNA, 21

roach sprays, 226

Robins, Howard, 18, 68, 452, 453

Rolfing, 212, 430–31, 574–75

     See also Hellerwork

romania, 494

rosemary, 118

Ross, Gary, 125–26

rotary diversified diet, 182–83, 239, 278–79

Rothblatt, Henry, 78

sabina, 137, 347

sacro-occipital technique, 421–22

Sahelian, Ray, 246–47

salad recipe, 370–71

salivary IgA, 18–19

SAMe (S-adenosyl-l-methionine), 373

Sarnoff, Debra, 262–66

sarsaparilla, 353

saunas, 30

Sawaf, Talha, 325–26

Schachter, Michael, 107–9, 116, 119, 219–21, 268

Schauss, Alexander, 193–94, 195, 373–74

schizandra, 299

Schneider, Eric, 160

Scolastico, Ron, 304–6

scouring rush, 523

sea algae, 21

Seaman, Barbara, 322–23

Sears, Barry, 203

seasonal affective disorder, 229–30

sea sponges, 361

sea vegetables, 240–41

secale, 137, 347

sedatives, 253–54

selenium, 17, 416, 438

self-healing, 161

Sellman, Sherrill, 102–3, 112–13, 115, 289–90, 315–16, 318, 320, 337–39,

  339, 340, 341, 344–45, 489–90

sepia

      for depression, 375–76

      for fibrocystic breast disease, 125

      for menopause, 347–48

      for migraines, 407

      for postpartum depression, 477

      for pregnancy, 472, 473

      for premenstrual syndrome, 487

Seraphim, 489–90

serotonin, 364, 385, 386, 387

sexual dysfunction, 491–94

      causes, 491–93

      clinical experience, 493–94

sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), 495–502

      chlamydia, 496–98

      and condoms, 97–98

      genital warts, 499, 501–2

      gonorrhea, 495–96, 538

      human papilloma virus (PMV), 499–501

      pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), 329–30, 495, 496, 497, 498–99, 538

SGOT enzymes, 179

shiatsu, 407–8, 428–29, 469–70, 560

shina, 137

shingles, 307, 309, 312–13

shoulder and neck reflex, 410

shoulder stand, 125

Siberian ginseng, 298, 311

      See also ginseng

sick building syndrome, 222–23

silica, 407, 546

silicon, 259–60

silicone breast implants, 217

Silverman, Stephen M., 216–17

Simone, Charles, 111, 112, 116

Simonton, Carl, 120–21

simple stretch for chest muscles (yoga), 454–55

Singer, Sidney Ross, 109–10

sitz bath, 329–30, 359, 532, 556

      See also hydrotherapy

skin brushing, 30

skin care, 257–66

      cosmetic laser surgery, 262–66

      essential fatty acids, 260

      herbal formulas, 260–62

      minerals, 259–60

      vitamins, 257–59

skin resurfacing, 263, 264–65

skullcap, 253, 257

Slagle, Priscilla, 364–65, 369, 372–73, 517–18

sleep and immune system, 149, 246

      See also insomnia

slivers, 245

smell, sense of, 233

Smith, Lendon, 366–67

smoking

      and cancer, 112

      and depression, 367–68

      and free radicals, 12

      and hormonal imbalance, 316

      and immune system, 246

      and infertility, 325

      and nicotine addiction, 388, 389, 390

      and urinary incontinence, 521

social support and pregnancy, 459–60

soft drinks, 69–70

Soileau, John, 123, 124, 125, 355–56, 357–58, 359

Sorge, Robert, 132–33, 541

soup, immune-enhancing, 159

spermicide, 99–101

spine reflex, 410

splinters, 245

Spreen, Allan, 382–83, 515–16

sprouts, 240

St. John's wort, 49, 313, 374

staphylococcus bacteria, 242–43

Stay, Flora Para, 267

Steenblock, David, 69–70, 92–94, 287, 289, 300–301

Stefanacci, Janice, 339, 491

sterilization, 105

stinging nettle tonic, 467

Stoll, Walt, 380–81

stomachache, 181, 244, 245

stomach acid, 176, 177–78, 180, 189–90

strengthening exercises, 28

streptococcal bacteria, 243

stress

      and arthritis, 65

      and depression, 365

      and environmental illness, 220–21

      and food allergies, 276

      and headaches, 250

      homeopathic remedies, 244

      and hormonal imbalance, 317

      and immune system, 246

      and infertility, 327

      management, 28, 280, 301–3, 355, 384, 424

      and migraines, 401, 404

      and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, 420–21

stressor foods, 90–91

stroke, 503–5

      causes, 503

      clinical experience, 504–5

      symptoms, 503

Suatoni, Sarah, 212–13

subluxation, upper cervical, 400, 403

sugar

      addiction, 388, 394–95

      and hormonal imbalance, 317

      and pain management, 425–26

      and vaginal problems, 539, 542–43

sulfur, 260

summa, 544

sunscreen, 261–62

sun spots, 262, 263

superoxide dismutase (SOD), 18

Super Slow (weight-training program), 28

supplements

      for addiction, 397

      for aging, 16–22

      for Alzheimer's disease, 447–48

      for amenorrhea and menorrhagia, 357

      for anemia, 60

      for arthritis, 68–70

      for breast cancer, 116

      for chronic fatigue syndrome, 155–56

      for depression, 373–74

      for detoxification, 241–42

      for diabetes, 169

      for digestive disorders, 181

      for eating disorders, 195

      for endometriosis, 211–12

      for environmental illness, 219–20

      for fibrocystic breast disease, 123–24

      for fibroids, 135–36

      for hair health, 271–72

      for heart disease, 294–96

      for hormonal imbalance, 319

      for human papilloma virus (HPV), 500–501

      for hypothyroidism, 512

      for infertility, 327

      for insomnia, 254

      for lupus, 334–35

      for menopause, 344–45

      for menstrual cramps, 353

      for migraines, 402

      for multiple sclerosis, 437–39

      for pain management, 426–27

      for pregnancy, 466

      for premenstrual syndrome, 484–85

      for repetitive strain injuries, 415–16

      for sexual dysfunction, 493

      for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, 422–23

      for urinary tract problems, 530

      for vaginal yeast infections, 543–44, 547

      for varicose veins, 555, 556

support stockings, 554

suppositories, 544, 547, 548

surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, 419

Swank, Roy, 437

symptoms, importance of, 559

systemic lupus erythematosis. See lupus

tai chi, 160

tamoxifen, 112–15, 138, 140

tampons, 360, 361

Taromaro Indians, 28

tarragon, 311

tattoo removal, 263–64

Tatz, Shmuel, 72

taurine, 295

Taylor, Frances, 238–42, 566

tea tree oil, 244, 545

Teich, Morton, 70

Temin, Howard, 41

temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, 420–23

      causes, 420–21

      clinical experience, 421–23

      symptoms, 421

tension fatigue syndrome, 282–84

testosterone, 77–78, 493

Tew, Marjorie, 458

Theodosakis, Jason, 64, 75–77

Therapeutic Touch, 575

therapy types, 559–76

thiamine (vitamin B1), 296, 447

thuja occidentalis, 407

thymus extract, 21

thymus gland, 13

thyroid disease, 507–19

      hypothyroidism, 12–13, 507, 508–12

      patient stories, 516–19

      thyroid importance, 507–8

      thyroiditis, 508, 512–15

thyroid disorders, 318, 330, 418

thyroiditis, 508, 512–15

thyroid supplements, 295, 515, 516, 519

Tienchi ginseng, 298

      See also ginseng

Tirtha, Sada Shiva, 61

tobacco. See smoking

Tolle, Roger, 430

tongue as indicator of health, 266

toothpaste, 269, 270

Tourles, Stephanie, 257–62

toxic home syndrome, 36–37

toxic shock syndrome (TSS), 359–61

toxic thinking, 391

Trager technique, 429–30, 576

tranquilizers, 365, 369

transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS) unit, 38

trans-fats, 111

trauma ointment, 245

trichomonas, 549–51

trigger foods, 199–200

trillium, 138

tryptophan, 254, 372–73, 382, 386

tuberculosis, 243

turmeric, 118

tyrosine, 21, 202, 372–73, 382

ulcers, 187–90

      alternative treatment, 188–90

      diabetic, 170

      diagnosis, 188

      and food allergies, 189

      traditional treatment, 187–88

Ullman, Dana, 85–89, 487–88, 523

Ullman, Robert, 254–55, 531, 532

Ulrich, Gail, 247–49

upper cervical subluxation, 400, 403

urinary incontinence, 521–23

      causes, 521

      clinical experience, 522–23

      symptoms, 522

urinary tract infections and inflammations, 525–36

      causes, 525–28

      clinical experience, 528–32

      and diaphragm method of birth control, 101

      interstitial cystitis, 533–36

      symptoms, 528

      urinary tract inflammations, 532–33

vacticime drops, 245

vaginal contraceptive film (VCF), 101

vaginal dryness and thinning, 347–48

vaginal inflammation and infection, 537–52

      bacterial vaginosis, 551–52

      causes, 537

      clinical experience, 538–39

      symptoms, 538

      trichomonas, 549–51

      vaginal yeast (candidiasis), 539–49

vaginal ointments, 498

vaginal yeast (candidiasis), 539–49

      alternative therapies, 542–48

      causes, 539–41

      clinical experience, 542

      patient story, 548–49

      symptoms, 541–42

valerian, 253, 353

vanadium, 201

vanadyl sulfate, 169

varicose veins, 553–56

      causes, 553–54

      clinical experience, 554–56

      symptoms, 554

vegetable juices, 240

ventilation, 230–31

Venus flytrap, 118

Vergara, Nilsa, 29–30

Vesselago, Michael, 152–53

viburnum, 354

vincristine, 35

viral infection and chronic fatigue syndrome, 148–49

Virtue, Doreen, 198–200

virus identification, 249

vitamin A

      for aging, 17

      for arthritis, 68–69

      for endometriosis, 211

      for pregnancy, 463

      for sexually transmitted diseases, 501

      for skin care, 258

      for urinary tract problems, 530

vitamin B complex

      for depression, 371

      for endometriosis, 212

      for menopause, 343–44

      for repetitive strain injuries, 415

      for skin care, 258

      for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, 422–23

      for vaginal yeast infections, 544

vitamin B1 (thiamine), 296, 447

vitamin B3 (niacin), 21, 295, 371, 404

vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), 251, 386–87, 479, 484

vitamin B12 (cobalamin), 21, 58, 296, 438, 447–48

vitamin C

      for aging, 17–18

      for AIDS, 47

      for arthritis, 69, 72

      for colds, 248–49

      for detoxification, 241

      for endometriosis, 212

      for genital warts, 501

      for gout, 74

      for heart disease, 296

      for infections, 530

      for repetitive strain injuries, 415

      for skin care, 258

      for urinary tract problems, 530

      for vaginal yeast infections, 544

vitamin D, 258–59, 344, 463

vitamin E

      for aging, 17, 34

      for AIDS, 47

      for arthritis, 69

      for eating disorders, 201

      for endometriosis, 212

      for heart disease, 296

      for menopause, 343

      for pregnancy, 463

      for premenstrual syndrome, 485

      for repetitive strain injuries, 416

      for skin care, 259

vitamins

      for chronic fatigue syndrome, 151

      for menopause, 343–44

      for pregnancy, 463

      for skin care, 257–59

     See also supplements; specific vitamins

vitral syndromes, 220

Vleit, Elizabeth, 317–18

Wald, Michael, 435–40, 440, 445–46, 447–48

Wald, Robin, 322, 325, 326, 327

Walker, Lynn Page, 244–46

warrior poses (yoga), 454

Warshowsky, Allan, 480, 495–96, 502

warts, genital, 499, 501–2

water

      and aging, 15–16

      for detoxification, 238

      and environmental illness, 216, 226–27

      and headaches, 250

      during pregnancy, 466

      for urinary tract problems, 529

Weed, Susun, 452, 462–64, 466–68

weight-training programs, 28

Wellspring for Women, 547–49

Wharton, Linda, 527–28, 529, 530–31, 531–32

Whitaker, Julian, 290, 293

Whiting, Steven, 156–57, 310–11, 383

wild yam, 19, 22, 297

Willard, Terry, 253–54

willow, 405

Women's Precious (herb formulation), 358

Women's Rhythm (herb formulation), 358

workplace and environmental illness, 218–19, 230–31

wormwood, 328

wound healing, 245

Wright, Jonathan, 334–35

Wunderlich, Ray, 65, 417–20

xenoestrogens, 108–9, 325, 326

xiao yao wan, 118, 124, 299, 353

X rays and breast cancer, 110–11

yam, 19, 22, 297

Yang, Yuan, 72

yans shen jia jiao wan, 298–99

Yaryura-Tobias, José, 196, 384–87

yeast-free diet, 542–43

yeast infections. See vaginal yeast (candidiasis)

yoga

      for arthritis, 73

      defined, 576

      for depression, 377–78

      for fibrocystic breast disease, 125–26

      for osteoporosis, 453–55

yu dai wan, 544

yunnan pai yao, 354

Zake, Yamuna, 422, 455, 564

Zamm, Alfred, 222

Zand, Janet, 60–61, 319–20, 485

Zeines, Victor, 266

Zhang, Quingcai, 48

zinc

      for aging, 17, 35

      for Alzheimer's disease, 448

      and children, 249

      for colds, 248–49

      for depression, 373–74

      for diabetes, 169

      for eating disorders, 193–94, 195, 201

      for menopause, 343

      for repetitive strain injuries, 416

      for skin care, 260

      for urinary tract problems, 530

zone walking, 409–10

Zovirax, 310