White, Linda B.
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 Five hundred tested home remedies and the science behind them Linda B. White, Barbara Brownell Grogan and Barbara H. Seeber - Beverly, MA : Fair Winds Press, c2014. - 512 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
"This comprehensive, authoritative family reference provides quick, efficient relief for hundreds of common ailments. From insect bites, insomnia, and upset stomach to nasal congestion, stress-reducing tips, and hints for heart health, 500 Time-Tested Home Remedies and the Science Behind Them offers accessible and effective recipes (many using three ingredients or less) for DIYers who want to bolster their immune defenses, and treat aches and pains and manageable ailments naturally. A cost-effective alternative to expensive prescriptions and over-the-counter products, these home treatments are easy to prepare. This important reference is both browseable and easy to use a moment's notice. Read it from cover to cover or simply pull it out when you need it. It includes "How it Works" sidebars that explain the science behind proven alternative treatments, a "Spotlight on Superfoods" feature, healthy lifestyle tips, "Myth vs Fact" boxes, and a "Time to Call the Doctor" feature for spotting true emergencies. When the need arises, you can trust that 500 Time-Tested Home Remedies and the Science Behind Them will provide you with the information you need to make practical decisions to keep you and your family safe and healthy. "--
9781592335756
2013039030
Medicine, Popular
Naturopathy
Self-care, Health
HEALTH & FITNESS / First Aid
HEALTH & FITNESS / Herbal Medications
HEALTH & FITNESS / General
615.8/8
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 Five hundred tested home remedies and the science behind them Linda B. White, Barbara Brownell Grogan and Barbara H. Seeber - Beverly, MA : Fair Winds Press, c2014. - 512 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
"This comprehensive, authoritative family reference provides quick, efficient relief for hundreds of common ailments. From insect bites, insomnia, and upset stomach to nasal congestion, stress-reducing tips, and hints for heart health, 500 Time-Tested Home Remedies and the Science Behind Them offers accessible and effective recipes (many using three ingredients or less) for DIYers who want to bolster their immune defenses, and treat aches and pains and manageable ailments naturally. A cost-effective alternative to expensive prescriptions and over-the-counter products, these home treatments are easy to prepare. This important reference is both browseable and easy to use a moment's notice. Read it from cover to cover or simply pull it out when you need it. It includes "How it Works" sidebars that explain the science behind proven alternative treatments, a "Spotlight on Superfoods" feature, healthy lifestyle tips, "Myth vs Fact" boxes, and a "Time to Call the Doctor" feature for spotting true emergencies. When the need arises, you can trust that 500 Time-Tested Home Remedies and the Science Behind Them will provide you with the information you need to make practical decisions to keep you and your family safe and healthy. "--
9781592335756
2013039030
Medicine, Popular
Naturopathy
Self-care, Health
HEALTH & FITNESS / First Aid
HEALTH & FITNESS / Herbal Medications
HEALTH & FITNESS / General
615.8/8