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Description: About this productProduct InformationA step-by-step naturopathic guide to using the hands-on natural healing method of compresses and poultices - Explains how to use compresses and poultices for 70 common ailments and chronic conditions, such as migraine, asthma, acne, sinusitis, earache, arthritis, sprains, hives, shingles, anxiety, insomnia, mastitis, muscle pains, bronchitis, and more - Details what type of compress or poultice to use for each ailment, whether to use it hot or cold, where on the body to apply it, and for how long - Explores the physiological reasons these simple remedies are so effective and how they work not only for acute ailments and illness but also for chronic conditions Valued by herbalists, midwives, and mothers throughout history, compresses and poultices are gentle yet highly effective natural remedies you can safely use at home. Easily made from materials you already have in your kitchen, such as ice cubes, herbs, cabbage leaves, lemon slices, clay, or beeswax, these simple preparations can quickly ease pain and inflammation, relieve congestion and edema, lower fever, drain abscesses, activate circulation, calm muscle spasms, and trigger the body's natural self-healing abilities. In this step-by-step naturopathic guide to compresses and poultices, Christopher Vasey, N.D., shows how to use these time-tested folk remedies to treat 70 common ailments and conditions, including headache, asthma, acne, sinusitis, earache, arthritis, sprains, hives, shingles, anxiety, insomnia, mastitis, constipation, diarrhea, muscle pains, bronchitis, and more. He explains that a compress is a cloth soaked in hot or cold infused water and applied to a specific part of the body. A poultice works similarly, but instead of a liquid extract, the healing material is made into a paste and applied directly to the body. He details what type of compress or poultice to use for each ailment, whether to use it hot or cold, where on the body to apply it, and for how long. Vasey also explores the physiological reasons these simple remedies can be so effective, such as how some treatments trigger healing through the nerves, others cause the skin to absorb or expel substances, and others have beneficial effects on the body's internal chemistry. He reveals how compresses and poultices not only can alleviate acute symptoms, but are equally effective for dealing with chronic conditions. Offering an indispensable complement to your home first aid kit, this book provides you with a hands-on way to bring relief and healing to yourself and your loved ones.Product IdentifiersPublisherInner Traditions International, The LimitedISBN-101620557371ISBN-139781620557372eBay Product ID (ePID)6038567369Product Key FeaturesBook TitleNatural Compresses and Poultices : Safe and Simple Folk Medicine Treatments for 70 Common ConditionsAuthorChristopher VaseyFormatTrade PaperbackLanguageEnglishTopicNaturopathy, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Herbal Medications, Holistic MedicinePublication Year2019GenreHealth & Fitness, MedicalNumber of Pages144 PagesDimensionsItem Length8.2in.Item Height0.4in.Item Width5.4in.Item Weight7 OzAdditional Product FeaturesLc Classification NumberRz440.V36 2019ReviewsAncient Chinese physicians believed that a competent healer had no need to cut into the body; herbal poultices, acupuncture, water treatments, and herbal brews were the mark of the advanced practitioner. In this book, we are given a glimpse of modern cures that do not involve violence to the physical form. With simple and easy-to-follow directions, Dr. Vasey shows us how to use the skin, our largest organ of elimination, to effect a cure. This book includes many commonsense precautions and a well-crafted collection of compresses and applications for common injuries and conditions, many of which involve foods we already have in the kitchen like potatoes, onions, and lemons. I highly recommend this book!, Vasey gives a concise overview of the skin and associated biological processes, which is helpful for those without an education in natural health or a background in biology. An ideal family go-to guide.Table of ContentINTRODUCTION Rapid Relief with Easy Home Remedies 1 Why Are Compresses and Poultices So Effective? Elimination Equals Healing 2 The Skin and Its Functions Filtration and Excretion 3 Compresses and Poultices Natural Healing with Cloth Wraps, Medicinal Plants, Vegetables, and Earth 4 The Effects of Compresses and Poultices on the Skin Rebalancing the Terrain 5 The Application of Compresses and Poultices Examples and Recommendations from Head to Toe The Head Bump on the Head Following a Blow (Goose Egg) Headache Migraine The Face Acne (Pimples), Oily Skin Neuralgia (Facial and Dental) Sinusitis The Mouth Swollen Lip (From a Blow or Insect Bite) Toothache Tooth Abscess The Eye Black Eye Inflammation (Irritation and Itching of the Eyes) The Ear Earache The Throat Acute Sore Throat (Laryngitis, Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis) The Nape of the Neck Cervical Vertebra Pain Caused by the Joints (Arthritis, Rheumatism) Stiff Neck, a Crick in the Neck The Chest Asthma Bronchitis and Coughs The Breasts Breast Abrasions Mastitis Nursing: Insufficient Milk Nursing: To Reduce and Halt the Flow of Milk The Abdomen Liver and Gallbladder Conditions Stomach Pains (Nervous Stomach, Indigestion) The Intestines Constipation Diarrhea (Intestinal Flu) The Bladder Anuria (Urine Retention, Difficulty Urinating) Cystitis The Uterus Painful Periods (Menstrual Cramps) The Back Muscular Pain in the Back (Lumbago) Pain of the Nerves and Back (Sciatica) Vertebral Back Pain The Anal-Rectal Region Hemorrhoids The Shoulder Muscular and Joint Pains of the Shoulder The Elbow Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) The Wrist Arthritis of the Wrist (Inflammation) The Hand Arthritis in the Fingers Nail Infection Pinched or Hit Fingers Whitlow (Abscess in the Soft Tissue) The Hip Arthritis in the Hip The Knees Arthritis Osteoarthritis Water on the Knee The Calf Cramps (Charley Horse) Varicose Ulcers Varicose Veins (Poor Circulation) The Ankle Sprain The Foot Cold Feet (Poor Circulation in the Extremities) Degenerative Osteoarthritis of the Feet Gout and Arthritis in the Toes Warts and Corns The Skin Burn Eczema Fungal Infection Insect Sting Itching Pimples with Pus (Abscess, Boil) Shingles Sunburn General Disorders Anxiety, Nervous Tension Fever Insomnia Directory of Compresses and Poultices IndexCopyright Date2019Target AudienceTradeLccn2018-039038IllustratedYes

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