Helpful information on allergies, including causes and types of allergies and sinus problems, including sinusitis and congestion. Topics include herbal and nutritional therapy, aromatherapy, homeopathy and hydrotherapy. Alternatives to prescription medications are discussed and a self-test for allergies is also included. Herbs discussed include: licorice, eyebright, lobelia, ephedra, nettles, garlic, ginkgo, feverfew, echinacea, nettles, goldenseal, green tea, ginger, turmeric, horseradish, chamomile, eucalyptus, and bromelain. Learn More

Information on Alzheimer's disease. Nutritional therapy, detoxification, herbs and their actions, and clinical research studies are discussed at length. Possible causes of Alzheimer's and memory loss are examined as well as treatment options. Very informative. Herbs discussed include: ginkgo, rosemary, ginseng, gotu kola, hawthorn, and licorice. Learn More

Information Packet on Anemia. Various types of anemia, the symptoms and causes of anemia, B-12 deficient anemia, iron deficient anemia, folic acid deficient anemia, nutritional and dietary considerations, and hydrotherapy. Herbs mentioned include: dandelion, gentian, raspberry, nettle, burdock, yellow dock, hawthorn, and hops. Learn More

Information describing free radicals, their effects on the body, and the role of antioxidants in eliminating them. Vitamins, nutrition, diet, and herbs are discussed, as well as healthy lifestyle suggestions to help prevent free radical damage. Herbs mentioned include: echinacea, garlic, milk thistle, schizandra, ginkgo, ginseng, pycnogenol, green tea, ginkgo, grape seed, lemon balm, red wine, and barley grass. Learn More

Information on antimicrobial and antiviral herbs, and herbs that increase immune response. Discusses the dangers of bacteria resistance to pharmaceutical antibiotics and offers herbal alternatives that are effective against: gram positive bacteria like streptococcus, staphylococcus and myco bacteria, gram negative bacteria like salmonella and E. coli, as well as herbs that are effective in the treatment of tuberculosis, pneumonia, bronchitis, influenza, trichomonas, candida, malaria and herpes. Herbs discussed include: garlic, usnea, goldenseal, lomatium, Oregon grape root, ginger, Echinacea, elder, astragalus, reishi, shiitake, acacia, aloe, grapefruit seed extract, juniper, licorice, sage, wormwood, eucalyptus, honey, and cryptolepsis. Learn More

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Asthma Information Packet. Covers prevention, causes, symptoms, and treatment of asthma. Included is a discussion of nutritional and herbal therapies, osteopathic therapies, homeopathy, naturopathic, and Ayurvedic treatments. Safety considerations in relation to using inhalers and steroids are discussed. Clinical research support is included, as well as a list of resources and contacts for even more information. Herbs mentioned include: ephedra, lobelia, scullcap, dong quai, licorice, ginkgo, garlic, cayenne, grindelia, anise, chokecherry, echinacea, evening primrose oil, turmeric, feverfew, forskolin, angelica, flax, borage and green tea. Learn More

Information on the incidence, characteristics, types, and possible causes of ADD/ADHD. Significant emphasis is placed on nutritional therapy, with specific herbs listed for the treatment of ADD/ADHD. Homeopathy is also mentioned. Also includes symptoms and diagnostics, treatment strategies, and a discussion on conventional vs. alternative therapies. Herbs discussed include: valerian, chamomile, alfalfa, hawthorn, hops, passion flower, ginseng, lemon balm, St. John's wort, evening primrose oil, ginkgo, catnip, oat, skullcap, Siberian ginseng, motherwort, and blue vervain. Learn More

Information on astragalus and immunotherapy. This packet is fairly technical in nature, and is appropriate for professionals as well as lay people. Learn More