The Country Almanac of Home Remedies: Time-Tested & Almost Forgotten Wisdom for Treating Hundreds of Common Ailments, Aches & Pains Quickly and Naturally
The Country Almanac of Home Remedies: Time-Tested & Almost Forgotten Wisdom for Treating Hundreds of Common Ailments, Aches & Pains Quickly and Naturally
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Natural Wisdom for Curing Every Ache, Pain, and Ailment
As little as a few decades ago, folk remedies were a part of everyday life. More often than not, our grandparents would go to their garden or kitchen pantry before they went to a doctor to treat everyday health complaints. Today, scientific studies are proving what Grandma knew all along—natural remedies are oftentimes just as effective as modern cures, have fewer side-effects, and cost just pennies. Moreover, natural remedies have stood the test of time. Peppermint has been used as soothe upset stomachs long before Pepto-Bismal and ginger has been used for its antibiotic properties for thousands of years in Asian medicine. Learn how to quickly and naturally treat over 100 common conditions with everyday cures:
—Use Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey to break up congestion
—Black or Green Teabags will take the sting out of a bad sunburn
—Drink Beet, Celery, and Cucumber juice to soothe a shingles outbreak.
—Inhale oil of Geranium to calm a hot flash
—Apply a Witch Hazel compress to treat varicose veins
—Pumpkin Seeds improve male potency
—Burnt Toast soaks up internal toxins
—Epsom Salt bathes heal the lymphatic system
Filled with thousands of surprising cures, each entry gives multiple remedies for each condition from herbs, to healing foods, to acupressure and yoga poses. Hundreds of step-by-step illustrations show you the right way to administer a treatment from making herbal tinctures to applying a poultice. Dosage guidelines are given for every remedy as well as safety guidelines, contraindications, and when to call a doctor.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781627880282 |
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Publisher: | Fair Winds Press |
Publication date: | 04/01/2014 |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | eBook |
Sales rank: | 814,468 |
File size: | 22 MB |
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Table of Contents
Introduction 8
How to Use this Book 9
Safely First 9
Dosage Guidelines 9
Preparations 101: What You Need to Know to Make the Natural Remedies in this Book 12
Herbal Preparations 12
Teas 13
Herbal Tinctures 17
Compresses 18
Poultices 19
Eyewashes 20
Facial Steams 20
Mouthwashes and Gargles 21
Bath Therapy 21
Aromatherapy Preparations 23
Chapter 1 Natural Remedies to Relieve Colds, Flu, and Related Illnesses 24
Combating Colds and Flu 25
Relieving Sore Throat or Strep Throat 27
Relieving a Cough 31
Fighting Fever 33
Helping Laryngitis and Hoarseness 33
Improving Your Immune Resistance 35
Chapter 2 Natural Remedies to Soothe Everyday Aches and Pains 39
Alleviating Arthritis 40
Easing Backache Fain 42
Helping Heal Headache 44
Easing Hemorrhoid Discomfort 48
Avoiding Jet Lag and Other Traveling Pitfalls 50
Preventing and Treating Hangover 53
Chapter 3 Natural Remedies for Relief of Burns, Bug Bites, and Skin Afflictions 55
Healing Animal Bites and Scratches 56
Relieving Bums 57
Healing Hives 60
Getting Rid of Lice, Crabs, and Scabies 60
Ditching the Itch of Poison Ivy and Poison Oak 63
Remedying Ringworm 65
Soothing Sunburn 65
Soothing Boils 66
Soothing Blisters 67
Preventing Insect Bites and Easing Itch 67
Soothing Painful Shingles 70
Chapter 4 Natural Remedies to the Rescue for Injuries and First Aid 72
Treating Cuts and Wounds 73
Bettering Bruises 74
Easing Black Eye Inflammation 75
Stopping Bleeding 75
Drawing Out Splinters 77
Soothing and Healing Sprains 78
Soothing Scars 79
Healing Faster from Surgery and Accidents 80
Treating Poison Exposure 84
Soothing Crushed Fingers 85
Recovering from Fainting 86
Cooling off Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion 87
Avoiding Hypothermia 89
Stopping Nosebleed 91
Chapter 5 Natural Remedies for Common Ailments 93
Treating Eye Ailments 94
Treating Ear Ailments 101
Treating Foot Ailments 105
Helping Hypothyroidism 109
Harmonizing Hyperthyroidism 110
Balancing Hypoglycemia 110
Chapter 6 Natural Remedies for Women's Special Concerns 113
Regulating Appetite; Anorexia and Bulimia 114
Overcoming Infertility 116
Preventing Miscarriage 119
Easing Morning Sickness 120
Soothing Stretch Marks 122
Bettering Breastfeeding 122
Soothing Mastitis 124
Easing Menstruation Woes 126
Handling Menopause 131
Alleviating Vaginal Dryness 135
Vanishing Varicose Veins 315
Stopping Yeast infections 139
Chapter 7 Natural Remedies for Baby and Child Care 143
Children's Dosing Info 144
Calming Colic 144
Moisturizing Cradle Cap 146
Soothing Diaper Rash 147
Soothing Teething Pain 147
Fighting Ear Infections 148
Calming Temper Tantrums 150
Eliminating Bedwetting 152
Soothing Chicken Pox 153
Boosting Attention in ADHD 155
Chapter 8 Natural Remedies Just for Men 158
Overcoming Erectile Dysfunction 159
Improving Prostate Health 161
Chapter 9 Natural Remedies for Stomach and Digestive Health 164
Taming Colitis 165
Curing Constipation 165
Stopping Diarrhea 170
Soothing Heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 171
Easing Indigestion 172
Healing Stomach Ulcers 173
Stopping Hiccups 176
Easing Nausea and Motion Sickness 176
Getting Relief from Food Poisoning 177
Eliminating Parasites or Protozoa 179
Fixing Flatulence 181
Chapter 10 Natural Remedies for Respiratory Health 182
Easing Allergies 183
Breathing Easier with Asthma 185
Breathing Easier with Bronchitis 188
Soothing Sinusitis 189
Chapter 11 Natural Remedies for Circulation and Blood Disorders 192
Building the Blood for Anemia 193
Lowering Cholesterol 194
Improving Poor Circulation 196
Lowering High Blood Pressure 197
Reducing Gout Inflammation 199
Chapter 12 Natural Remedies to Boost Urinary Tract Health 200
Curing Incontinence 201
Curtailing Urinary Tract Infections 201
Eliminating Kidney Stones 203
Chapter 13 Natural Remedies that Encourage Emotional Health and Wellness 206
Diffusing Anger 207
Taking the Edge Off Anxiety 209
Alleviating Depression 210
Quelling Grief or a Broken Heart 213
Improving Memory 216
Alleviating Stress 218
Treating Trauma 220
Chapter 14 Natural Remedies for Beautiful Skin, Hair, and Nails 222
Alleviating Acne 223
Erasing Age Spots 224
Moistening Dry Skin 226
Easing Eczema and Psoriasis 227
Nixing Warts 229
Repairing Wrinkles 232
Getting Rid of Dandruff 234
Remedying Hair Loss 235
Getting Rid of Body Odor 238
Strengthening Weak Nails 239
Chapter 15 Natural Remedies for Oral Health 241
Freshening Bad Breath 242
Soothing Canker Sores, Cold Sores, or Fever Blisters 242
Improving Gum Health 243
Soothing Toothache 244
Achieving Total Tooth Health the Natural Way 245
Chapter 16 Natural Remedies for Healthy Sleep 250
Solving Insomnia 251
Chasing Away Nightmares 255
Stopping Snoring 255
Chapter 17 Natural Remedies for Addiction 257
Quitting Smoking 258
Overcoming Alcoholism 260
Appendix A A Closer Look at Herbs 263
Appendix B Herbal Education 275
Appendix C Resources for Buying Herbs and Supplies 275
Appendix D Bibliography 277
About the Authors 279
Acknowledgements 279
Index 280