500 Time-Tested Home Remedies and the Science Behind Them
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500 Time-Tested Home Remedies and the Science Behind Them

Ease Aches, Pains, Ailments, and More with Hundreds of Simple and Effective At-Home Treatments

  1. 512 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

500 Time-Tested Home Remedies and the Science Behind Them

Ease Aches, Pains, Ailments, and More with Hundreds of Simple and Effective At-Home Treatments

About this book

Try These Timeless Treatments Supported by Cutting-Edge Science!

Look no further! From insect bites, insomnia, and upset stomach to nasal congestion, stress, and heart health, this authoritative and comprehensive guide offers easy, effective recipes to bolster your resistance to illness, ease aches and pains, and manage minor ailments naturally. The authors explain the science behind these remedies, debunk common myths, and let you know when to call the doctor. In addition, they provide a blueprint of wellness for you and your family. This book's 500 recipes contain readily available, inexpensive, and safe ingredients--many that you will find within your cupboards or at the grocery store. For instance:

  • Dab on tea tree oil to clear up acne
  • Gargle with sage and thyme tea to combat sore throat
  • Engage in mindfulness exercises for weight loss
  • Eat chia seed to help with hay fever
  • Whip up a calendula salve for diaper rash
  • Heal dry skin with coconut oil
  • Lift mood with a gratitude journal
  • Take elderberry syrup for influenza
  • Apply aloe vera gel and peppermint essential oil to sore muscles

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Yes, you can access 500 Time-Tested Home Remedies and the Science Behind Them by Linda B. White,Barbara H. Seeber,Barbara Brownell Grogan,Linda B. White, M.D. in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Alternative & Complementary Medicine. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction
  6. Part I: Building the Pillars of Good Health
  7. Part II: Preventing and Managing Everyday Ailments
  8. Endnotes
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. About the Authors
  11. Index