Absolute Beginner's Guide to Alternative Medicine

■ 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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