Prescription for Drug Alternatives

Robin Young-Balch, Mark Stengler, James F. Balch

Description

James Balch and Mark Stengler, coauthors of the hugely successful Prescription for Natural Cures, and Robin Young Balch have teamed up to create the most comprehensive and up-to-date book available on natural alternatives to prescription medications. The book provides natural, safe, and effective ways to treat a wide range of common ailments, including ADHD, allergies, diabetes, depression, erectile dysfunction, eczema, heart disease, headaches, and PMS. You’ll read in-depth information, not found in any other popular book, about the pros and cons of prescription and over-the-counter drugs compared with natural treatment alternatives ranging from diet and lifestyle changes to supplements and herbal medicines.

"This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to take charge of his or her health. Read it to live long and well. "
—Hyla Cass, M.D., author of Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know about Nutrition

"An outstanding resource for comparing common pharmaceutical and holistic treatments."
—Ronald M. Lawrence, M.D., coauthor of Preventing Arthritis and The Miracle of MSM

"A must-read for every person who wants to achieve better health and avoid the dangers of synthetic medications. The authors do an exceptional job by telling you everything you need to know about getting well and how to use supplements correctly and safely."
—Suzy Cohen, R.Ph., author of The 24-Hour Pharmacist
Preface.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction: How to Use this Book.

Part One: What You Need to Know about Pharmaceutical Drugs.

1. Drugs: The Good and the Bad.

2. Natural Medicine: A Necessity for Good Health.

Part Two: Pharmaceuticals and Their Natural Alternatives, Condition by Condition.

3. Acne Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

4. Allergy Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

5. Antacid and Reflux Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

6. Anxiety Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

7. Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

8. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

9. Blood Pressure Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

10. Cholesterol Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

11. Common Cold Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

12. Depression Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

13. Diabetes Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

14. Eczema Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

15. Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

16. Glaucoma Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

17. Headache Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

18. Herpes Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

19. Hypothyroid Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

20. Menopause Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

21. Obesity Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

22. Osteoarthritis Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

23. Osteoporosis Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

24. Premenstrual Syndrome Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

25. Prostate Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives.

Part Three: Resources.

A–Z List of Nutritional Supplements.

At-a-Glance List of Pharmaceuticals.

Commercial and Generic Names of Common Pharmaceuticals.

Glossary.

Holistic Doctor Associations.

Recommended Reading.

Index.

Sujets

• Santé et bien-être
• Santé du quotidien
• Santé au quotidien
• Santé au quotidien
• Fitness
• Health
• Alternative Therapies

Informations

• Publié par: Turner Publishing Company
• Date de parution: 03 novembre 2008
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780470440674
• Langue: English

Extrait

Table of Contents
 
Title Page
Copyright Page
PREFACE
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Pharmaceuticals
Natural Alternatives
 
PART ONE - What You Need to Know about Pharmaceutical Drugs
 
Chapter 1 - Drugs: The Good and the Bad
 
Staying Safe with Pharmaceuticals
References
 
Chapter 2 - Natural Medicine: A Necessity for Good Health
 
References
 
PART TWO - Pharmaceuticals and Their Natural Alternatives, Condition by Condition
Chapter 3 - Acne Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Is Acne?
What Causes Acne?
Acne Drugs
Natural Alternatives to Acne Drugs
References
 
Chapter 4 - Allergy Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Are Allergies?
Allergy Drugs
Natural Alternatives to Allergy Drugs
References
 
Chapter 5 - Antacid and Reflux Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Is Reflux?
Antacid and Reflux Drugs
Natural Alternatives to Antacid and Reflux Drugs
References
 
Chapter 6 - Anxiety Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Is Anxiety?
Anxiety Drugs
Natural Alternatives to Anxiety Drugs
References
 
Chapter 7 - Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Is Atherosclerosis?
Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease Drugs
Natural Alternatives to Atherosclerosis Drugs
References
 
Chapter 8 - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Is ADHD?
How Is ADHD Diagnosed?
What Causes ADHD?
ADHD Drugs
Natural Alternatives to ADHD Drugs
References
 
Chapter 9 - Blood Pressure Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Is Blood Pressure?
Blood Pressure Drugs
Natural Alternatives to Blood Pressure Drugs
References
 
Chapter 10 - Cholesterol Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Is Cholesterol?
What Happens to the Arteries?
Cholesterol Ranges
Cholesterol Drugs
Natural Alternatives to Cholesterol Drugs
References
 
Chapter 11 - Common Cold Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Is the Common Cold?
Common Cold Drugs
Natural Alternatives to Common Cold Drugs
References
 
Chapter 12 - Depression Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Is Depression?
Depression Drugs
Natural Alternatives to Depression Drugs
References
 
Chapter 13 - Diabetes Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Is Diabetes?
Diabetes Drugs
Natural Alternatives to Diabetes Drugs
References
 
Chapter 14 - Eczema Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Is Eczema?
Eczema Drugs
Natural Alternatives to Eczema Drugs
References
 
Chapter 15 - Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Is ED?
ED Drugs
Natural Alternatives to Erectile Dysfunction Drugs
References
 
Chapter 16 - Glaucoma Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma Drugs
Natural Alternatives to Glaucoma Drugs
References
 
Chapter 17 - Headache Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Are Headaches?
Tension Headache Drugs
Migraine Headache Drugs
Natural Alternatives to Headache Drugs
References
 
Chapter 18 - Herpes Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Is Herpes?
How Do You Get Herpes?
Natural Alternatives to Herpes Drugs
References
 
Chapter 19 - Hypothyroid Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Is Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroid Drugs
Natural Alternatives to Hypothyroid Drugs
References
 
Chapter 20 - Menopause Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Is Menopause?
Menopause Drugs
Natural Alternatives to Menopause Drugs
References
 
Chapter 21 - Obesity Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Is Obesity?
Obesity Drugs
Natural Alternatives to Obesity Drugs
References
 
Chapter 22 - Osteoarthritis Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Is Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis Drugs
Natural Alternatives to Osteoarthritis Drugs
References
 
Chapter 23 - Osteoporosis Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Is Osteoporosis?
What Causes Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis Drugs
Natural Alternatives to Osteoporosis Drugs
References
 
Chapter 24 - Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Is PMS?
PMS Drugs
Natural Alternatives to PMS Drugs
References
 
Chapter 25 - Prostate Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives
 
What Is BPH?
Prostate Drugs
Natural Alternatives to Prostate Drugs
References
 
PART THREE - Resources
A-Z List of Nutritional Supplements
 
Acetylcarnitine
Acidophilus
Adrenal Extract
Aloe Vera
Arginine
Artichoke (Cynara scolymus)
Ashwagandha (Withania somniferum)
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
Beta Sitosterol
Betaine Hydrochloride
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
Biotin
Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia)
Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)
Boswellia (Boswellia serrata)
Bromelain
Burdock (Arctium lappa)
Butcher’s Broom (Ruscus aculeatus)
Calcium
Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Carnitine
Carotenoids
Cascara (Rhamnus purshiana)
Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens)
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
Choline
Chondroitin Sulfate
Chromium
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
Copper
Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Creatine
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis)
Devil’s Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)
DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea or angustifolia)
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
Evening Primrose Oil
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
Fish Oil
Flaxseed Oil (Linum usitatissimum)
Folic Acid
GABA (Gamma-Amino Butyric Acid)
Garlic (Allium sativa)
Ginger (Zingiber officinalis)
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
Ginseng, American (Panax quinquefolius)
Ginseng, Asian (Panax ginseng)
Ginseng, Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
Glucosamine
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
Green Tea
Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)
Guggul (Commiphora mukul)
Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre)
Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha)
Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
Huperzia (Qian ceng ta)
Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA)
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
Inositol
Iodine
Ipriflavone
Iron
Kava (Piper methysticum)
L-carnitine
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Lipoic Acid
Lomatium (Lomatium dissectum)
L-theanine
Lutein
Lysine
Magnesium
Manganese
Melatonin
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
Molybdenum
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)
N-acetylcysteine
Nettle (Urtica dioica)
Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Phosphatidylserine (PS)
Phosphorus
Potassium
Progesterone Cream (Natural)
Propolis
Pygeum (Pygeum africanum)
Red Yeast Rice
SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine)
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens, Sabal serrulata)
Selenium
Senna (Cassia senna)
Silicon
Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva)
Soy Isoflavones
St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
Vanadium
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus)
Willow (Salix alba)
Witch Hazel (Hammamelis virginiana)
Zinc
 
At-a-Glance List of Pharmaceuticals
 
Acetaminophen
Acyclovir
Alendronate
Alfuzosin
Alginate
Alprazolam
Aluminum and Magnesium Hydroxide
Amiloride
Amitriptyline
Amlodipine
Amlodipine and Benazepril
Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine
Atenolol
Atorvastatin
Beclomethasone Nasal Inhalation
Benazepril
Benzoyl Peroxide
Betaxolol
Bimatoprost
Brimonidine
Brompheniramine
Budesonide Nasal Inhaler
Bupropion
Buspirone
Calcitonin Nasal Spray
Calcitonin (Injectable)
Calcium Carbonate
Candesartan
Captopril
Carbinoxamine
Carteolol
Celecoxib
Cetirizine
Chlorpheniramine
Chlorpropamide
Cimetidine
Citalopram
Clemastine
Clonazepam
Clopidogrel
Codeine
Cromolyn
Desloratadine
Dessicated Thyroid
Dexchlorpheniramine ER
Dextroamphetamine
Diazepam
Diclofenac
Diltiazem
Diphenhydramine
Doxazosin
Duloxetine
Dutasteride
Enalapril
Escitalopram
Esomeprazole
Estrogen (Bioidentical)
Estrogen (Synthetic)
Etodolac
Ezetimibe
Famotidine
Fexofenadine
Finasteride
Flunisolide Nasal Inhalation
Fluoxetine
Fluticasone Nasal Inhalation
Fluvastatin
Furosemide
Glimepiride
Glipizide
Glipizide and Metformin
Glyburide
Glyburide and Metformin
Hydrochlorothiazide
Ibandronate
Ibuprofen
Indomethacin
Insulin
Ipratropium Nasal
Irbesartan
Ketoprofen
Ketorolac
Lansoprazole
Latanoprost
Levobunolol
Levothyroxine
Liothyronine Sodium
Lisinopril
Loratadine
Lorazepam
Losartan
Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
Lovastatin
Magnesium Hydroxide
Metformin
Methylphenidate
Metoclopramide
Metipranolol Opthalmic
Mometasone Nasal Spray
Montelukast
Nabumetone
Nadolol
Naproxen
Nicardipine
Nicotinic Acid
Nifedipine
Nitroglycerin ER
Nizatidine
Omeprazole
Orlistat
Oxaprozin
Oxazepam
Oxymetazoline
Pantoprazole
Paroxetine
Pemoline
Phentermine
Pilocarpine Ophthalmic
Pioglitazone Hydrochloride
Pioglitazone Hydrochloride and Glimepiride
Piroxicam
Pravastatin
Progesterone (Bioidentical)
Progesterone (Synthetic)
Propranolol
Pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine Combined with Triprolidine
Rabeprazole
Raloxifene
Ranitidine
Retinoids (Tretinoin, Adapalene, Isotretinoin)
Risedronate
Rizatriptan
Rosiglitazone Maleate
Rosiglitazone Maleate and Glimepiride
Rosiglitazone Maleate and Metformin Hydrochloride
Rosuvastatin
Salicylates
Salicylic Acid Topical
Sertraline
Sibutramine