■ Herbs: echinacea (600 mg three times a day) at first sign of infection; echi-
nacea may be combined with goldenseal; garlic (2 g daily) in capsules
Infection (Fungal)
■ Aromatherapy: calendula, lemon balm, rosemary, tea tree
■ Herbs: garlic
Infection (Viral)
■ Aromatherapy: eucalyptus, lemon balm, tea tree
■ Herbs: goldenseal, echinacea, garlic
■ Supplements: zinc, selenium
Infertility
■ Meditation for unexplained infertility
■ Supplements: zinc for men
Inflammation
■ Aromatherapy: benzoin, birch, chamomile, clary sage, elemi, fennel, gera-
nium, helichrysum, jasmine, myrrh, patchouli, rose, sandalwood
■ Bee venom may slow down the body’s inflammatory response by inhibiting
the amount of free radicals or by stimulating the adrenal glands to release
cortisol
■ Homeopathy: belladonna
■ Hydrotherapy: applications of heat and cold
■ Magnets
Insomnia
■ Aromatherapy: chamomile, which can also be used with children; clary sage,
lavender, marjoram, neroli, or vetiver in bath or a pillow or as a room fra-
grance
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