The Country Almanac of Home Remedies: Time-Tested & Almost Forgotten Wisdom for Treating Hundreds of Common Ailments, Aches & Pains Quickly and Naturally
Brigitte Mars, Chrystle Fiedler
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…
- 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.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE THE NATURAL REMEDIES IN THIS BOOK
- Herbal Preparations
- Teas
- Herbal Tinctures
- Compresses
- Poultices
- Eyewashes
- Facial steams
- Mouthwashes and Gargles
- Bath Therapy
- Aromatherapy Preparations
CHAPTER 1: NATURAL REMEDIES TO RELIEVE COLDS, FLU, AND RELATED ILLNESSES
- Combating colds and Flu
- Relieving sore Throat or strep Throat
- Relieving a cough
- Fighting Fever
- Helping Laryngitis and Hoarseness
- Improving Your Immune Resistance
CHAPTER 2: NATURAL REMEDIES TO SOOTHE EVERYDAY ACHES AND PAINS
- Alleviating Arthritis
- Easing Backache Pain
- Helping Heal Headache
- Easing Hemorrhoid Discomfort
- Avoiding Jet Lag and Other Traveling Pitfalls
- Preventing and Treating Hangover
CHAPTER 3: NATURAL REMEDIES FOR RELIEF OF BURNS, BUG BITES, AND
- SKIN AFFLICTIONS
- Healing Animal Bites and Scratches
- Relieving Burns
- Healing Hives
- Getting Rid of Lice, Crabs, and Scabies
- Ditching the Itch of Poison Ivy and Poison Oak
- Remedying Ringworm
- Soothing Sunburn
- Soothing Boils
- Soothing Blisters
- Preventing Insect Bites and Easing Itch
- Soothing Painful Shingles
CHAPTER 4:NATURAL REMEDIES TO THE RESCUE FOR INJURIES AND FIRST AID
- Treating Cuts and Wounds
- Bettering Bruises
- Easing Black Eye Inflammation
- Stopping Bleeding
- Drawing out Splinters
- Soothing and Healing SprainsSoothing Scars
- Healing Faster from Surgery and Accidents
- Treating Poison Exposure
- Soothing Crushed Fingers
- Recovering from Fainting
- Cooling Off Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion
- Avoiding Hypothermia
- Stopping Nosebleed
CHAPTER 5: NATURAL REMEDIES FOR COMMON AILMENTS
- Treating Eye Ailments
- Treating Ear Ailments
- Treating Foot Ailments
- Helping Hypothyroidism
- Harmonizing Hyperthyroidism
- Balancing Hypoglycemia
CHAPTER 6: NATURAL REMEDIES FOR WOMEN’S SPECIAL CONCERNS
- Regulating Appetite: Anorexia and Bulimia
- Overcoming Infertility
- Preventing Miscarriage
- Easing Morning Sickness
- Soothing Stretch Marks
- Bettering Breastfeeding
- Soothing Mastitis
- Easing Menstruation Woes
- Handling Menopause
- Alleviating Vaginal Dryness
- Vanishing Varicose VeinsStopping Yeast infections
CHAPTER 7: NATURAL REMEDIES FOR BABY AND CHILD CARE
- Children’s Dosing Info
- Calming Colic
- Moisturizing Cradle Cap
- Soothing Diaper Rash
- Soothing Teething Pain
- Fighting Ear Infections
- Calming Temper Tantrums
- Eliminating Bedwetting
- Soothing Chicken Pox
- Boosting Attention in ADHD
CHAPTER 8: NATURAL REMEDIES JUST FOR MEN
- Overcoming Erectile Dysfunction
- Improving Prostate Health
CHAPTER 9: NATURAL REMEDIES FOR STOMACH AND DIGESTIVE HEALTH
- Taming Colitis
- Curing Constipation
- Stopping Diarrhea
- Soothing Heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Easing Indigestion
- Healing Stomach Ulcers
- Stopping Hiccups
- Easing Nausea and Motion sickness
- Getting Relief from Food Poisoning
- Eliminating Parasites or ProtozoaFixing Flatulence
CHAPTER 10:NATURAL REMEDIES FOR RESPIRATORY HEALTH
- Easing Allergies
- Breathing Easier with Asthma
- Breathing Easier with Bronchitis
- Soothing Sinusitis
CHAPTER 11: NATURAL REMEDIES FOR CIRCULATION AND BLOOD DISORDERS
- Building the Blood for Anemia
- Lowering Cholesterol
- Improving Poor Circulation
- Lowering High Blood Pressure
- Reducing Gout Inflammation
CHAPTER 12: NATURAL REMEDIES TO BOOST URINARY TRACT HEALTH
- Curing Incontinence
- Curtailing Urinary Tract Infections
- Eliminating Kidney Stones
CHAPTER 13: NATURAL REMEDIES THAT ENCOURAGE EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
- Diffusing Anger
- Taking the Edge off Anxiety
- Alleviating Depression
- Quelling Grief or a Broken Heart
- Improving Memory
- Alleviating Stress
- Treating Trauma
CHAPTER 14: NATURAL REMEDIES FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS
- Alleviating Acne
- Erasing Age Spots
- Moistening Dry Skin
- Easing Eczema and Psoriasis
- Nixing Warts
- Repairing Wrinkles
- Getting Rid of Dandruff
- Remedying Hair Loss
- Getting Rid of Body Odor
- Strengthening Weak Nails
CHAPTER 15: NATURAL REMEDIES FOR ORAL HEALTH
- Freshening Bad Breath
- Soothing Canker Sores, Cold Sores, or Fever Blisters
- Improving Gum Health
- Soothing Toothache
- Achieving Total Tooth Health the Natural Way
CHAPTER 16: NATURAL REMEDIES FOR HEALTHY SLEEP
- Solving Insomnia
- Chasing Away Nightmares
- Stopping Snoring
CHAPTER 17: NATURAL REMEDIES FOR ADDICTION
- Quitting Smoking
- Overcoming Alcoholism
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