Information on herbs helpful for PMS, menstrual disorders, pregnancy, lactation, menopause, fibrocystic breasts, vaginitis, cystitis, viral STD's, and other women's health concerns. There is information on the female reproductive system, the menstrual cycle, plant hormones, and how to use herbs to address different concerns. Herbs mentioned include: vitex, lemon balm, cramp bark, chamomile, St. John's wort, angelica, dandelion, peppermint, raspberry, lavender, cranberry, nettles, evening primrose, passionflower, sage, wild yam, black cohosh, shepherd's purse, garlic, linden, squawvine, motherwort, blue cohosh, dong quai, blessed thistle, and soy. Learn More

Useful information on herbs that have been used as appetite suppressants and for weight loss purposes. Important safety information is also included regarding the use of herbal stimulants for weight loss. Research studies are also cited. Herbs mentioned include: garcinia, licorice, cayenne, plantain, mate, ephedra, kola nut, cassia, cascara sagrada, kelp, green tea, yohimbe, dandelion, white willow and senna.
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Information on ailments that affect the eyes. Topics include glaucoma, conjunctivitis, night blindness, macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and sties. Herbal, nutritional and other dietary supplement therapies are discussed. External remedies and compresses are also included. Herbs mentioned include: eyebright, bilberry, ginkgo, barberry, pasque flower, chamomile, evening primrose, garlic, goldenseal, echinacea, thyme, chickweed, dusty miller, and forskolin. Learn More

Information about natural treatments for varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, and hemorrhoids. Nutritional therapies and lifestyle suggestions are discussed. External remedies are included. Herbs mentioned include: gotu kola, horse chestnut, butcher's broom, bilberry, yarrow, gingko, hawthorn, prickly ash, St. John's wort, Rue, witch hazel and more.
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Uterine fibroids. Herbal, lifestyle, nutritional and dietary considerations are discussed. Traditional and alternative medicine therapies are compared, including alternatives to surgery and hysterectomy, Chinese therapies, hydrotherapy, and detoxification. Herbs discussed include: raspberry, yarrow, goldenseal, ginger, stone root, motherwort, ladies mantle, partridge berry, white dead nettle, black cohosh, blue cohosh, vitex, lobelia, licorice, and many more.
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Information on treating kidney and bladder problems. Conditions discussed include: nephritis, cystitis, kidney stones, prostititis, nervous/irritable bladder, and bedwetting. Infections are discussed at length, as well as nutritional and lifestyle suggestions in maintaining optimal health of the urinary tract. Herbs discussed include: uva ursi, horse chestnut, dandelion, saw palmetto, kava kava, buchu, burdock, juniper, marshmallow, rose hips, goldenseal, cranberry, cornsilk, gravel root, garlic, hydrangea, Indian kidney tea, goldenrod, licorice, nettle, pygeum, and gotu kola.
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Information for treating aliments of the ears including earaches and infections, and tinnitus. Topics include herbal, nutritional and dietary considerations. Herbs discussed include: ginkgo, black cohosh, goldenseal, sunflower, violet, echinacea, ephedra, garlic, mullein, peppermint, tea-tree oil, calendula, plantain, lobelia, St. John's wort, periwinkle, pulsatilla, and turmeric. Learn More

Useful information on both hypo- and hyper- thyroid conditions. Discusses the function of the thyroid and its relation to metabolism and hormone levels. The use of conventional versus natural therapies is discussed. Includes information on Graves' Disease. Herbs mentioned include: bladderwrack, rehmannia, ginseng, nettle, guggul, bugleweed, lemon balm, self-heal, kelp, verbena and more.
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Information on natural therapies to help one quit smoking. Herbs, vitamins, nutrition, and bodywork are discussed, as well as how to curb cravings for cigarettes. Research and a timeline on the body's recovery after quitting is also included. Herbs mentioned include: gentian, chamomile, calamus, ephedra, ginseng, oatstraw, lobelia, sassafras, valerian, and green tea.
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