The Doctor's Book of Home Remedies: Hundreds of Simple, Low-Cost, Doctor-Approved Self-Care Strategies for 146 Common Conditions and Everyday Health Problems Book

	Introduction	xv
A
	Acne: 14 Remedies for Smoother Skin	3
	Addiction: 11 Steps to Recovery	7
	Age Spots: 9 Ways to Out the Spots	11
	Allergies: 16 Ways to Alleviate the Symptoms	15
	Anal Fissures and Itching: 14 Soothing Solutions	21
	Angina: 12 Long-Life Strategies to Protect the Heart	24
	Anxiety: 21 Ways to Control Excessive Worrying	28
	Asthma: 28 Steps to Better Breathing	33
	Athlete's Foot: 16 Ways to Get Rid of It	40
B
	Backache: 24 Pain-Free Ideas	44
	Bad Breath: 16 Ways to Overcome It	50
	Bed-Wetting: 5 Options for Sleep-Through Nights	53
	Belching: 10 Steps to Squelch the Belch	55
	Bites, Scratches, and Stings: 50 Hints to Relieve the Pain	57
	Black Eye: 8 Ways to Clear Up the Bruise	65
	Blisters: 18 Hints to Stop the Hurt	68
	Body Odor: 10 Ways to Feel Fresh and Clean	73
	Boils: 8 Tips to Stop an Infection	76
	Breast Discomfort: 18 Hints to Reduce Soreness	78
	Breastfeeding: 21 Problem-Free Nursing Ideas	83
	Bronchitis: 8 Tips to Stop the Cough	87
	Bruises: 7 Healing Ideas	90
	Burnout: 18 Paths to Renewal	92
	Burns: 10 Treatments for Minor Accidents	96
	Bursitis: 10 Ways to Ease Your Pain	99
C
	Calluses and Corns: 18 Ways to Smooth and Soothe	102
	Canker Sores: 13 Ways to Ease the Sting	107
	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: 14 Coping Techniques	110
	Chafing: 10 Ways to Rub It Out	114
	Chapped Hands: 24 Soothing Tips	116
	Chapped Lips: 12 Tips to Stop the Dryness	122
	Colds: 29 Remedies to Win the Battle	125
	Cold Sores: 18 Tips to Heal Herpes Simplex	131
	Colic: 10 Ideas to Quell the Cries	135
	Conjunctivitis: 7 Remedies for Pinkeye	137
	Constipation: 17 Solutions to a Common Problem	139
	Cough: 19 Throat-Soothing Strategies	144
	Cuts and Scrapes: 15 Ways to Soothe a Sore	149
D
	Dandruff: 16 Tips to Stop Flaking	153
	Denture Troubles: 13 Ideas for a More Secure Smile	157
	Depression: 28 Mood Lifters	159
	Dermatitis and Eczema: 23 Clear-Skin Remedies	164
	Diabetes: 43 Ways to Steady Blood Sugar	170
	Diaper Rash: 6 Easy Solutions	181
	Diarrhea: 21 Strategies to Deal with It	183
	Diverticulosis: 23 Self-Care Techniques	189
	Dizziness: 17 Tips to Stop the Spinning	193
	Dry Eyes: 17 Moistening Ideas	197
	Dry Mouth: 17 Mouthwatering Solutions	201
	Dry Skin and Winter Itch: 10 Cold-Weather Options	205
E
	Earache and Ear Infection: 25 Ways to Stop the Pain	208
	Earwax: 4 Steps to Clean Ears	214
	Emphysema: 23 Tips for Easy Breathing	215
	Eyestrain: 10 Tips to Avoid It	220
F
	Fatigue: 35 Hints for a High-Energy Life	223
	Fever: 22 Cooling Tactics	229
	Flatulence: 8 Gas-Reducing Ideas	234
	Flu: 20 Remedies to Beat the Bug	237
	Food Poisoning: 25 Solutions for Food Flu	242
	Foot Aches: 16 Feet Treats	246
	Foot Odor: 16 Deodorizing Secrets	250
	Frostbite: 19 Safeguards against the Cold	253
G
	Genital Herpes: 15 Managing Strategies	257
	Gingivitis: 21 Ways to Stop Gum Disease	261
	Gout: 15 Coping Ideas	265
H
	Hair Problems: 16 "Bad Hair Day" Fixes	269
	Hangovers: 17 Ways to Deal with the Day After	273
	Headaches: 39 Hints to Head Off the Pain	277
	Heartburn: 24 Ways to Put Out the Fire	284
	Heat Exhaustion: 27 Tactics to Stave Off Trouble	289
	Hemorrhoids: 18 Tips to Find Relief	294
	Hiccups: 17 Home-Tested Cures	298
	High Blood Pressure: 19 Pressure-Lowering Strategies	301
	High Cholesterol: 37 Steps to Total Control	306
	Hives: 9 Hints to Stop the Itch	314
	Hostility: 11 Soothers for Seethers	317
	Hot Flashes: 18 Ways to Put Out the Fire	321
I
	Impotence: 14 Secrets for Success	325
	Incontinence: 22 Tips to Gain Control	329
	Infertility: 19 Ways to Get a Baby on Board	334
	Ingrown Hair: 10 Ways to Get a Clean Shave	339
	Ingrown Nails: 7 Feet-Treating Methods	341
	Insomnia: 22 Steps to a Good Night's Sleep	343
	Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 20 Coping Suggestions	350
J
	Jet Lag: 21 Hints for Arriving Alert	355
K
	Knee Pain: 23 Ways to Handle the Hurt	360
L
	Lactose Intolerance: 14 Soothing Ideas	366
	Laryngitis: 15 Hoarseless Hints	369
	Leg Pain: 6 Tips to Ease the Pain	372
M
	Marine Bites and Stings: 15 Soothing Strategies	375
	Memory Problems: 21 Ways to Forget Less	380
	Menopause: 18 Ways to Embrace the Change	386
	Morning Sickness: 12 Ways to Counteract Queasiness	391
	Motion Sickness: 24 Quick-Action Cures	395
	Muscle Pain: 40 Ways to Relief	400
N
	Nail Brittleness: 14 Strengthening Secrets	407
	Nail Discoloration: 7 Nail Remedies	411
	Nail Ridges: 6 Ridge Reducers	414
	Nausea and Vomiting: 14 Stomach-Soothing Solutions	416
	Neck Pain: 27 Ways to Get the Kinks Out	421
	Night Blindness: 11 Ways to Deal with the Dark	425
	Nosebleed: 15 Hints to Stop the Flow	427
O
	Oily Hair: 16 Neutralizing Solutions	431
	Oily Skin: 7 Restoratives for a Shine-Free Face	434
	Osteoarthritis: 28 Ways to End the Ache	437
	Osteoporosis: 20 Ways to Preserve Bone Strength	442
P
	Pet Problems: 31 Treatments for Cats and Dogs	448
	Phlebitis: 13 Remedies to Keep It at Bay	457
	Phobias and Fears: 12 Coping Measures	461
	Pizza Burn: 6 Cooling Treatments	466
	Poison Plant Rashes: 18 Itch Relievers	468
	Premenstrual Syndrome: 29 Ways to Treat the Symptoms	473
	Prostate Problems: 22 Gland Helpers	479
	Psoriasis: 22 Skin-Soothing Remedies	485
R
	Rashes: 15 Skin-Salving Solutions	490
	Raynaud's Phenomenon: 18 Toasty Tips	495
	Restless Legs Syndrome: 20 Calming Techniques	499
	Road Rage: 14 Tips for a More Pleasant Drive	502
	Rosacea: 14 Face-Saving Steps	506
S
	Scarring: 10 Ways to Decrease the Damage	510
	Sciatica: 18 Strategies to Knock Out Nerve Pain	513
	Seasonal Affective Disorder: 15 Steps to a Brighter Outlook	518
	Shingles: 17 Tips to Combat the Pain	523
	Shinsplints: 13 Ways to Soothe Sore Legs	527
	Side Stitches: 9 Ways to Avoid the Nuisance	531
	Sinusitis: 16 Infection Fighters	533
	Snoring: 10 Tips for a Silent Night	537
	Sore Throat: 26 Ways to Put Out the Fire	541
	Splinters: 9 Ways to Get Them Out	547
	Sprains: 18 Self-Care Strategies	549
	Stress: 22 Tips to Ease Tension	553
	Sunburn: 37 Cooling Treatments	560
T
	Tachycardia: 12 Ways to Calm a Rapid Heartbeat	566
	Teething: 6 Ways to Soothe the Pain	569
	Temporomandibular Disorders: 17 Ideas to Ease the Discomfort	571
	Tendinitis: 14 Soothing Remedies	575
	Tinnitus: 17 Ways to Cope with the Din	578
	Toothache: 12 Tips for Pain Relief	583
	Tooth Stains: 11 Brightening Ideas	586
U
	Ulcers: 16 Tips for Quick Relief	588
	Urinary Tract Infections: 17 Germ-Fighting Strategies	593
V
	Vaginal and Yeast Infections: 12 Comforting Steps	597
	Varicose Veins: 17 Helpers and Healers	601
W
	Warts: 20 Healing Secrets	605
	Weight Problems: 29 Ways to Win the Battle of the Bulge	610
	Wrinkles: 15 Age-Defying Secrets	620
	Guidelines for Safe Use of Herbs, Vitamins, and Supplements	625
	Combinations to Avoid	633
	Index	639