CyndiCM's Full Review: Doctors Book of Home Remedies: Thousands of Tips a...
I received The Doctors Book Of Home Remedies free! It was a gift for buying a magazine subscription. I canceled the magazine, but this book is a keeper!!
The Doctors Book Of Home Remedies contains 2,343 home remedies for 138 conditions. The facts and tips were contributed by 537 Doctors and other Health Related Professionals.
This book was compiled by Prevention Magazine Health Book Editors:
Don Barone Judith Lin
Deborah Grandinetti Claudia Allen Lowe
Marcia Holman Jean Rogers
Lance Jacobs Don Wade
William LeGro Russell Wild
Rodale Press the copyright owners have included this small note:
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And a Notice:
This book is intended as a reference volume only, not as a medical guide or manual for self-treatment. If you suspect that you have a medical problem, please seek competent medical care. The information is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. It is not intended as a substitute for any treatment prescribed by your doctor.
The Doctors Book Of Home Remedies, has 23 chapters and 676 pages, however pages 644 - 676 are the index. The chapters are done in alphabetical order. For those of you that may be interested in this book, but aren't sure if there is a topic in it that you are interested in, I am including all of the chapters, and what they cover at the the end of this review
I have had to use The Doctors Book Of Home Remedies so many times, that I can't imagine not having it available. I have loaned my copy out a few times, but only to people I trust to return it to me right away. Everyone that has ever borrowed my copy, has gone on to purchase a copy of their own.
A few of their tips are some that I had heard about but never considered trying and some I had never heard of. But I have found all the ones that I have tried to be reliable. I am not going to list all of the tips, just the ones that I have used, I know they work.
My children suffer from constant recurring ear infections, and using the suggestions in this book have helped us through many a long night.
These are taken directly from the book:
Take a drink. Sipping water-swallowing-triggers the muscular action that helps your eustachian tubes open and drain," says Dr.Weider. "Open tubes mean less pain.
Decongest at bedtime. Children and adults who seem to get a lot of ear infections may benefit from a dose of an over-the-counter oral decongestant right before they go to sleep. If there's fluid inside their ears waiting to haunt them, the medicine will dry it up and help them sleep.
One of my least favorite things in the world, and it always seems to happen when I am sound asleep, Hiccups!! I have a problem where I hold my breath while I sleep, and this can cause hiccups. For me hiccups are much easier to get then get rid of. My husband can just swallow, and ta-da his hiccups are gone. This does not work for me. I need a quick cure, so I can get back to sleep. I grab my handy book, and there it is, page 345 hiccup cures.
Doctor Dubois' surefire sugar cure. "One cure that I find effective is a teaspoon of sugar, swallowed dry," says Andre Dubois, M.D., a gastroenterologist in Bethesda, Maryland. "That quite often stops the hiccups in minutes. The sugar is probably acting in the mouth to modify the nervous impulses that would otherwise tell the muscles in the diaphragm to contract spasmodically," he says.
Pat's brown bagger."It's in the technique, you have to blow in and out exactly ten times, and you have to do it really hard until you're red in the face. You also have to do it fast, and you have to form a good seal around your mouth with the bag so that no air gets in. If you follow those directions exactly, the bag will work every time."
Being the mother of three children I have had to deal with teething a few times. And on more than one occasion I was out of the usual helper, the Baby Orajel. So to my trusty book I go, and behold, a few remedies to try.
Serve a tasty teether."Take a piece of cold apple and wrap it in a wet, child-size washcloth," suggests Helen Neville, a pediatric advice nurse at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Oakland, California. "Most of the standard teething rings have no flavor," she notes, "so an apple will give the baby a little more incentive to bite down and work those teeth through the gums."
Another tip in this section suggests using a dampened washcloth, but only for babies over 6 months of age. So, if you don't have an apple handy, and need a quick teether, this works great. I keep a damp wash cloth with me in a zip-lock bag, works great for little accidents, if we don't use it for teething.
Use OTCs for pain and swelling."I recommend trying the types of things most parents already keep handy for pediatric pain," says Dr.Bogert. "Usually, that would be Children's Tylenol.
I have only given you a small peek at all the valuable information found on the pages of this book. Some section's of this book also contain a paragraph called Medical Alert. In this paragraph you will be given information on the topic that will let you know if the problem you are looking up may require medical attention.
This is a medical alert posted in the section on bad breath :
Medical Alert Bad Breath May Mean Major Trouble "Persistent bad breath doesn't mean you eat too many onions. Bad breath is a sign of major gum disease", says Roger P. Levin, D.D.S., president of the Baltimore Academy of General Dentistry.
"It can also be gases and odors coming up from gastrointestinal problems," Dr.Levin says. If your halitosis hangs on more than 24 hours without an obvious cause, see your dentist or doctor.
Some diseases that can also cause bad breath include cancer, tuberculosis, syphilis, dehydration, and zinc deficiency. Some drugs, including penicillamine and lithium, can cause bad breath, too.
As you can see for yourself The Doctors Book Of Home Remedies is an informative, helpful book. With over 2,300 ways to relieve some 130 problems, this book is a great asset to any home library. I have used many more of the remedies in this book then what I told you about here. It would take more time and space then allowed. Just know that I have used this book for about 10 years now, and value it more now then ever before. Even though I did not buy this book it was still a great investment.
This book originally sold for $27.95, you can buy a copy today at Half.com for as little as $.75.
The ISBN # is 0-87857-873-0.
Contents
Chapter A
Acne: 18 Remedies for Smoother Skin
Allergies: 15 Ways to Alleviate the Symptoms
Angina: 17 Ways to Stop the Pain
Arthritis: 22 Remedies to Ease the Ache
Asthma: 20 Ways to Stop an Attack
Athlete's Foot: 18 Ways to Get Rid of It
Chapter B
Backache: 24 Pain-Free ideas
Bad Breath: 16 Ways to Overcome It
Bed-Wetting: 5 Options for Sleep-Through-Nights
Belching: 10 Steps to Squelch the Problem
Bites: 36 Treatment Tips
Black Eye: 5 Ways to Clear Up the Bruise
Bladder Infections: 11 Remedies for a Vexing Problem
Blister: 20 Hints to Stop the Hurt
Blood Pressure: 17 Ways to Keep it Under Control
Body Odor: 12 Ways to Feel Fresh and Clean
Boils: 12 Tips to Stop an Infection
Breast Discomfort: 16 Hints to Reduce Soreness
Breast Feeding: 15 Problem-Free Nursing Ideas
Bronchitis: 9 Tips to Stop the Cough
Bruises: 6 Cover-up Ideas
Bruxism: 10 Ways to Stop Grinding Your Teeth
Burns: 10 Treatments for Minor Accidents
Bursitis: 8 Ways to Wipe Out the Pain
Chapter C
Canker Sores: 13 Cures to a Pesky Problem
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: 15 Coping Techniques
Cellulite: 18 Ways to Fight It
Chafing: 10 Ways to Rub It Out
Chapped Hands: 24 Soothing Tips
Chapped Lips: 12 Tips to Stop the Dryness
Cholesterol: 27 Ways to Stay on the Low Side
Colds: 29 Remedies to Win the Battle
Cold Sores: 17 Hints to Heal Herpes Simplex
Colic: 10 Ideas to Quell the Cries
Conjunctivitis: 7 Remedies for Pinkeye
Constipation: 18 Solutions to a Common Problem
Corns and Calluses: 20 Ways to Smooth and Soothe
Cuts and Scrapes: 13 Ways to Soothe a Sore
Chapter D
Dandruff: 18 Tips to Stop Flaking
Denture Troubles: 14 Ideas for a More Secure Smile
Depression: 22 Ways to Beat the Blues
Dermatitis and Eczema: 23 Clear Skin Remedies
Diabetes: 51 Ways to Keep it Under Control
Diaper Rash: 5 Easy Solutions
Diarrhea: 16 Remedies to Deal with It
Diverticulosis: 21 Self-Care Techniques
Dry Hair: 10 Solutions for a Manageable Mane
Dry Skin and Winter Itch: 10 Cold-Weather Options
Chapter E
Earache: 12 Ways to Stop the Pain
Ear Infection: 10 Ideas to Ease the Symptoms
Ear Wax: 4 Steps to Irrigate Your ears
Emphysema: 24 Remedies for easy Breathing
Endometriosis: 14 Coping Techniques
Eye redness: 5 Ways to Wipe It Out
Eyestrain: 10 Tips to Avoid It
Chapter F
Fatigue: 35 Hints for a High-Energy Life
Fever: 26 Coping Tactics
Fissures: 14 Soothing Solutions
Flatulence: 5 Ideas for Getting Rid of Gas
Flu: 21 Remedies to Beat the Bug
Food Poisoning: 23 Controlling Methods
Foot Aches: 18 Feet Treats
Foot Odor: 19 Deodorizing Secrets
Forgetfulness: 24 Handy Ways to a Better Memory
Frostbite: 17 Safeguards against the Cold
Chapter G
Genital Herpes: 17 Managing Strategies
Gingivitis: 21 Remedies to Stop Gum Disease
Gout:17 Coping Ideas
Chapter H
Hangnails: 7 Tips to a Trim Finger
Hangover: 18 Ways to Deal with the Day After
Headaches: 40 Hints to Head Off the Pain
Heartburn: 23 Ways to Put Out the Fire
Heat Exhaustion: 27 Ways to Stave Off Trouble
Hemorrhoids: 18 Coping Remedies
Hiccups: 17 Home-Tested Cures
Hives: 10 Hints to Stop the Itch
Hyperventilation: 8 Tactics to Overcome It
Chapter I
Impotence: 14 Secrets for Success
Incontinence: 20 Coping Tips
Infertility: 18 Pointers to Aid Conception
Ingrown Hair: 10 Ways to Get a Clean Shave
Ingrown Nails: 7 Treatment Methods
Insomnia: 19 Steps to a Good Night's Sleep
Intermittent Claudication: 8 ways to Ease the Pain
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 22 Coping Suggestions
Chapter J
Jet Lag: 22 Hints for Arriving Alert
Chapter K
Kidney Stones: 12 Lines of Defense
Knee Pain: 16 Ways to Handle the Hurt
Chapter M
Menopause: 21 Ways to Stay Symptom Free
Menstrual Cramps: 13 Easy Antidotes
Morning Sickness: 13 Ways to Counteract Queasiness
Motion Sickness: 25 Quick-Action Cures
Muscle Pain: 41 Ways to Relief
Chapter N
Nausea: 10 Stomach-Soothing Solutions
Neck Pain: 24 Ways to Get the Kinks Out
Night Blindness: 11 Ways to Deal with the Dark
Nosebleed: 17 Hints to Stop the Flow
Chapter O
Oily Hair: 16 Neutralizing Solutions
Oily Skin: 7 Restoratives for a Happier Face
Osteoporosis: 24 Ways to Stronger Bones
Chapter P
Perfect Posture: 20 Ways to Stand Tall
Pet Problems: 33 Treatments for Cats and Dogs
Phlebitis: 10 Remedies to Keep It at Bay
Phobias and Fears: 12 Coping Measures
Poison Ivy and Oak: 19 Skin-Soothing Remedies
Post Nasal Drip: 13 Tips to Turn It Off
Premenstrual Syndrome: 28 Ways to Treat the Symptoms
Psoriasis: 19 Helpful Healers
Chapter R
Raynaud's Syndrome: 18 Toasty Tips
Restless Legs Syndrome: 20 Calming Techniques
Chapter S
Scarring: 10 Ways to Decrease the Damage
Shingles: 14 Tips to Combat the Pain
Shin Splints: 13 Ways to Soothe Sore Legs
Side Stitches: 9 Ways to Avoid the Nuisance
Sinusitis: 16 Infection Fighters
Snoring: 10 Tips for a Silent Night
Sore Throat: 27 Ways to Put Out the Fire
Stained Teeth: 7 Bright Ideas
Stings: 38 Hints to Relive the Pain
Stress: 22 Tips to Ease Tension
Sunburn: 37 Cooling Treatments
Swimmer's Ear: 15 Cures and Preventive Measures
Chapter T
Tachycardia: 12 Ways to Calm a Rapid Heartbeat
Tarter and Plaque: 23 Tooth-Care Tips
Teething: 4 Ways to Soothe the Pain
Tendinitis: 14 Soothing Remedies
TMJ: 15 Ideas to Ease the Discomfort
Toothache: 13 Tips for Pain Relief
Traveler's Diarrhea: 24 Tips to Thwart Turista
Triglycerides: 9 Ways to Lower Blood Fats
Chapter U
Ulcer: 15 Soothing Treatments
Chapter V
Varicose Veins: 15 Helpers and Healers
Vomiting: 13 Feel-Better Remedies
Chapter W
Warts: 26 Ways to Win the War
Wrinkles: 24 Tips to Slow Aging
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