Home Doctor : Natural Healing Herbs Condiments and Spices

Contents: Introduction. 1. How to use the book. 2. Preparation of remedies. 3. Fever. 4. Pain. 5. Head-related problems. 6. General ailments. 7. Disorders of the eyes. 8. Disorders of the nose. 9. Mouth problems. 10. Throat problems. 11. Ear problems. 12. Chest problems. 13. Abdominal disorders. 14. Urinary complaints. 15. Disorders of the musculo-skeletal system. 16. Skin problems. 17. Stress-related disorders. 18. Sexual debility and weakness. 19. Gynaecological problems. 20. Ailments and remedies at a glance. Glossary.

"Home Doctor, as the name suggests, is your very own health-care book. The culmination of an allopath’s long-term involvement with alternative and complementary therapies, it contains simple and time-tested remedies for every conceivable ailment under the sun: from the nuisance value and discomfort of a common cold, cough and fever, to the severely debilitating effect of diarrhoea or heatstroke.

Systematically formatted, the text moves from the causes and symptoms of health problems to directions on how to prepare remedies at home. These remedies, which are non-invasive and totally harmless, can help stem a problem in its nascent form, and often prevent it from developing into a full-blown disease.

Utilise your kitchen or garden to heal yourself with this lucidly written ready reckoner interspersed with vibrant illustrations." (jacket)