This completely revised and expanded second edition of the classic reference work arms you with the latest information on the extraordinary healing powers of natural medicine. Michael Murray and Joseph Pizzorno, two of the most trusted naturopathic doctors in the world, have teamed up once again to bring you cutting-edge natural remedies for the most common ailments.

Easy to understand, a pleasure to read, yet scientifically well researched and documented, this is your complete health adviser to the natural approach to over 70 diseases, from arthritis to varicose veins. In addition, this life-long reference offers important information on:

·The four cornerstones of good health and how to achieve them

·How to enhance your body's key systems

·How to promote good health and increase longevity

Authoritative and up to date, the Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine is the essential medical reference no home should be without.

Michael T. Murray, N.D. is widely regarded as one of the world's leading authorities on natural medicine. He is a graduate, faculty member, and serves on the Board of Trustees of Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Murray is the co-author of A Textbook of Natural Medicine, the definitive textbook on naturopathic medicine for physicians, as well as the consumer version - Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine. He has also written over 20 other books including The Healing Power of Herbs and The Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements.

Preface
Acknowledgments

What Is Natural Medicine?

Part I: The Four Cornerstones of Good Health
A Positive Mental Attitude
A Healthy Lifestyle
A Health-Promoting Diet
Supplementary Measures

Part II: Enhancing Key Body Systems
Heart and Cardiovascular Health
Detoxification
Digestion and Elimination
Immune Support
Longevity and Life Extension
Stress Management

Part III: Specific Health Problems
Acne
AIDS and HIV Infection
Alcoholism
Alzheimer's Disease
Anemia
Angina
Anxiety
Asthma and Hay Fever
Attention Deficit Disorders
Bipolar (Manic) Disorders
Bladder Infection (Cystitis)
Boils
Bronchitis and Pneumonia
Candidiasis, Chronic
Canker Sores
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cataracts
Celiac Disease
Cellulite
Cerebral Vascular Insufficiency
Cervical Dysplasia
Cholesterol
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Common Cold
Depression
Diabetes Mellitus
Diarrhea
Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Fibrocystic Breast Disease
Fibromyalgia
Food Allergies
Gallstones
Glaucoma
Gout
Headache
Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Herpes
High Blood Pressure
Hives
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Impotence
Infertility, Male
Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome
Kidney Stones
Leukoplakia
Macular Degeneration
Menopause
Menstrual Blood Loss, Excessive
Migraine Headache
Multiple Sclerosis
Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy
Obesity
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Periodontal Disease
Premenstrual Syndrome
Prostate Enlargement
Psoriasis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rosacea
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sinusitis
Sore Throat
Sports Injuries, Tendinitis, and Bursitis
Ulcers
Vaginitis
Varicose Veins

Glossary
References
Index