Absolute Beginner's Guide to Alternative Medicine

Diarrhea

■ Aromatherapy: coriander, chamomile, neroli, lavender, or peppermint in car-

rier oil—gentle abdominal massage

■ Herbs: 2 tsp. per cup of boiling water to make tea of black pepper,

chamomile, coriander, rosemary, sandalwood, or thyme

■ Homeopathy: podophyllum—1 tablet hourly until improved, then every 4

hours—maximum 5 days

■ Supplements: zinc

■ Replace lost fluids

Ear Infections

■ Acupressure: massage just behind the tip of the mastoid bone at the bottom

of the back of the ear to relieve pain

■ Aromatherapy: put a drop of lavender on cotton and put it in the ear; use a

chamomile tea bag that has been infused for a few minutes and place it on

the side of the face or over the ear while it is still warm

■ Craniosacral manipulation

■ Herbs: warm mullein oil drops in ear

■ Homeopathy: pulsatilla, belladonna, or aconite—1 tablet every 4 hours for

2–3 days

■ Reflexology: work all fingers and toes paying close attention to the webs

between the fingers and toes, especially between the 3rd, 4th, and 5th digits

Emotional Distress

■ Aromatherapy: chamomile, frankincense (deepens breathing to induce calm-

ness), marjoram

■ Breathing exercises

■ Gratitude exercises

■ Positive affirmations

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