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For each ailment, you’ll find the following: • Introduction: A brief look at what the ailment

is and what’s happening when your body gets out of whack, including information about fac- tors that increase the risk of the illness, as well as those that defend against it.

• History: The ailments—and many of their rem-

edies—have been around since humans first roamed the planet. We’ll provide a snapshot of those early effective treatments that endure today and the wacky remedies that thankfully do not!

Disease-causing microorganisms, accidental injuries, wear and tear, daily

hassles, worries, and the occasional hard knock—life is full of things that can

set us back. Fortunately, humans are resilient and possessed of innate healing

abilities that allow us to get back on our feet soon. We also have the means to

prevent injury and illness and to access natural remedies that enhance healing.

This part is devoted to giving you the tools to do just that.

• Remedies: For each ailment, we provide five

to ten recipe-based remedies. The ingredients are common and easy to prepare and use. • Ingredient Lists: Our recipes use ingredi-

ents from the kitchen pantry, bathroom cabinet, spice rack, and refrigerator, with a healthy addition of herbs from your health food store or garden. In Part 1, you’ll find key charts that guide you to find, buy, or grow these simple and effective resources.

• How it Works: Ending every recipe, this short,

science-based insight tells you how the rem- edy—or elements of it—can help turn around the ailment.

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• Lifestyle Tips: Five or more of these tips

throughout the chapter give you ways to jump- start your new health regime.

• Fact or Myth? These will surprise you and

debunk falsehoods many of us have heard for years. You’ll learn whether popping a pimple is OK, wet hair causes you to catch cold, and stress can lead to ulcers.

• When Simple Doesn’t Work: This important

entry at the end of the chapter reminds you that home remedies are only one way to approach an ailment. In this part, you’ll read about treat- ments a bit more sophisticated than those you can cook up in your kitchen.

• When to Call the Doctor: This vital ending

to every chapter drives home this point: Never take a chance. If home remedies don’t make you feel better, you develop severe symp- toms, or have any questions about your health, contact your doctor. Sometimes dialing 911 is the only thing to do. Also, keep your doctor informed of any home remedies you use or plan to use. Please do not use this book to sub- stitute for professional medical care or advice. It is vital that your physician guide your medi- cal care and serve as your primary source of medical information. If you have medical con- cerns or questions, always seek advice from a health-care professional. The main purpose of this book is to further your knowledge about personal health and responsible home treat- ment. To the best of our knowledge, the infor- mation provided is accurate, as of the time of publication.

• Spotlights: Scattered throughout the book,

spotlights on specific healing foods, herbs, and practices will give insights into how they work and what their short- and long-term benefits might be. Although many of these deserve full books of their own, these concise introductions show you how you can use them in simple reci- pes to begin reaping their healing powers.

Moving Forward

We’ve kept the recipes simple. Most of the ingre- dients you can’t find at home are readily available in supermarkets and pharmacies. For some, you may need a trip to the natural food store (or to order from an online retailer). You may want to grow some of the herbs we refer to frequently— lavender, sage, thyme, oregano, mint, and aloe. Most grow well in indoor pots.

We’ve also included some must-have essen- tial oils. These natural oils are distilled from plants. They are strong and when used in small amounts can have restorative properties. The recipes here call for only a few drops. Take care when using them. Dilute them in oils or lotions when applying directly. Such carrier oils include olive, almond, apricot, grape seed, jojoba, and unscented lotion. Don’t take them by mouth, keep them away from small children, and use extra dilution during pregnancy.

In addition, many of the recipes require noth- ing other than your inner resources. You’ll learn about breathing exercises, meditations, journal activities, yoga postures, and other simple exer- cises that will keep your life in balance.

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Useful Shopping Lists

Use these charts for your shopping list:

Top pantry/bath cabinet items

■ Baking soda

■ Tea: chamomile, peppermint, and green tea ■ Apple cider vinegar

■ Spices: cinnamon, clove, curry, turmeric,

ginger, cardamom, fennel, anise, and cayenne

■ Salt

■ Culinary herbs: thyme, oregano, rosemary,

sage, and basil

■ Hydrogen peroxide ■ Honey

■ Witch hazel ■ Aloe vera gel

■ Olive oil and coconut oil ■ Oats and bran

Top grocery items

■ Fruit: apples, berries, lemons, and avocados ■ Yogurt and kefir (with live bacterial cultures) ■ Nuts: almonds, walnuts, Brazil nuts

■ Nondairy milk made from almonds, soy, oats, or flax

■ Olives

■ Vegetables: leafy greens; carrots, squash,

and others rich in carotene

■ Fish: salmon, tuna, and sardines

Essential oils Properties

Peppermint Decongestant, analgesic, mentally stimulating Lavender Calming, anti-inflammatory Eucalyptus Expectorant, decongesting, antimicrobial

Tea tree Antimicrobial,

anti-inflammatory German chamomile Anti-inflammatory,

calming, antianxiety, antiseptic

Top health food store items

■ Seeds: psyllium seed husks, flaxseeds,

chia seeds, and hemp seeds

■ Herbs: peppermint, and chamomile

■ Essential oils: peppermint, lavender, eucalyp-

tus, tea tree, and German chamomile

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“Out damn’d spot”—Lady Macbeth’s anguished cry in Shakespeare’s Macbeth—might also be the mantra of acne sufferers. For all the effort spent hunting for medications and remedies and all the dismay caused by skin eruptions and breakouts, acne ranks right up there with the most troubling common ailments.

Acne is, for many teens, a rite of passage. About the time girls and boys enter puberty, acne may strike. Acne (acne vulgaris) goes by many names: zits, blackheads, pimples, bumps, blemishes, and more. Adolescence marks a time of hormonal surges, including an abundance of male hormones from the adrenal gland. Among other actions, these hormones increase the skin’s oil production. If the pores to the oils glands become clogged, localized inflammation and infection—redness, swelling,

and pus—can result. In severe cases, doctors sometimes prescribe oral antibiotics or syn- thetic vitamin A derivatives (Accutane, taken internally, and Retin-A, applied externally).

Part of the trouble in treating acne is that it can strike not only in the teen years but in adulthood as well.

History

In ancient Greece and Egypt, sulfur was used to treat acne. Abundantly available, sulfur was prepared by early alchemists in the form of a cream to improve conditions such as acne and other skin ailments. Though the mechanism of action is not clear, elemental sulfur oxidizes slowly into a sulfurous acid, which would have acted as a mild antibacterial.

Acne

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RECIPES TO TREAT ACNE