■ Relaxation exercises
■ Supplements: vitamin B6 (100 mg two times a day)
■ Yoga: practice slowly, seeing how far you can move affected joints without
pain; do not exercise when joints are inflamed
Osteoporosis
■ Exercise: weight bearing unless advanced stage of disease
■ Herbs: a tea of stinging nettles, alfalfa, or sage
■ Supplements: calcium, vitamins D and C, hormone replacement therapy
Pain
■ Alexander Technique
■ Chiropractic manipulation
■ Healing Touch
■ Herbs: feverfew
■ Hydrotherapy: hot water packs
■ Hypnosis
■ Imagery
■ Magnets
■ Pressure-point therapies
■ Reiki
■ Sports massage
■ Therapeutic Touch
■ Trager Approach
■ Trigger-point massage
Poison Ivy and Poison Oak
■ Rinse the exposed area with soap and cold water; mix baking soda with
water to form a paste and apply it to skin; once the paste has hardened,
remove with cool water and apply a thin layer of honey to the area.
■ For itching and discomfort, grind 1 cup raw, whole oats to a fine powder and
add to tepid bath—soak for 20–30 minutes
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