Everything series.

Top ten ways to ease herbs into your health care routine -- Introduction -- I. What is herbal medicine? (The history of herbal healing -- Principles and traditions -- Chemistry of plants -- Evolution of herbal medicine -- How herbs can complement conventional medicine -- Other healing (herbal) modalities -- Healing foods -- Why herbal medicine works) --

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Herbs and their actions (Types of herbs -- Tonics and adaptogens -- Analgesics : natural pain relief -- Fighting inflammation -- Infection-fighting antimicrobials -- Herbal antioxidants -- Herbs to aid digestion -- Natural cough relief -- Sedatives and stimulants -- Mood boosters) --

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Herbs for women (Women are different -- Herbs for women's health -- Breast health -- Menstrual issues -- Female-specific infections -- Sexual health and fertility -- Pregnancy -- Menopause) --

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Herbs for men (Men are different -- Men's herbalism -- Sexual functioning -- Fertility and infertility -- Prostate health -- Sleep problems) --

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Older adults (Living longer, and better? -- Seniors and health -- Cardiovascular concerns -- Maintaining your vision -- Healthy bones and joints -- Keeping your mind sharp) --

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Caring for kids (Children and herbal remedies -- Common kids' concerns -- Bringing up Baby -- Children's skin conditions -- Tips for toddlers -- Emotional and behavioral problems -- Kids, colds, and flu -- Other childhood infections -- Grade school years -- Teenagers) --

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Chronic diseases and conditions (The problem of chronic disease -- How herbs can help -- Cardiovascular disease -- Epidemic of diabetes -- Liver disease -- Cancer -- "Mystery" diseases) --

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Treating aches and pains (The anatomy of an injury -- Herbal helpers -- Chronic inflammation -- Back pain -- Muscle aches, sprains, and strains -- Headaches) --

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Taming allergies and asthma (What's behind the symptoms? -- Allergic response -- Allergic rhinitis -- Skin allergies -- Food allergies -- Asthma) --

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Managing psychological and emotional issues (A complex problem -- Mind/body connection -- Conventional versus herbal treatment -- Handling stress -- Halting anxiety -- Depression and other mood disorders -- Attention difficulties -- Alcohol and other addictions) --

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Improving digestion (The details of digestion -- Acid indigestion and heartburn -- Ulcers -- Gas and flatulence -- Constipation -- Diarrhea -- Nausea and vomiting -- Food intolerances -- Chronic digestive disorders) --

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Strengthening immunity (Immunity and the immune response -- Immune function and disease -- Herbs : your immune system's best friend -- Sneezes, sniffles, and sore throats -- Common viral infections -- Bacterial infections -- Fungal infections -- Immunodeficiency disorders) --

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Herbal medicine chest (Building a better medicine chest -- Pain relievers -- Better cold and flu remedies -- Tummy treatments -- Preventing sunburns -- Beating sleeplessness -- Soothing skin inflammation -- Oral care) --

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Emergencies and first aid (Hurry! Do something! -- Herbal alternatives -- Bumps and bruises -- Burns and sunburns -- Travails of travel -- Scrapes, cuts, and other abrasions -- Sprains and strains -- Itching and scratching) --

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Self-care and beauty (How herbs can help your looks -- Healthy hair 101 -- Basic, and better, hair care -- Coloring and styling -- Dealing with dandruff -- Too oily? Too dry? -- Halting hair loss -- Acne and oily skin -- Saving face) --

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Diet, exercise, and weight management (Weight (and overweight) -- You do the math -- Herbs for weight loss -- Building strength and endurance -- Energy to burn -- Herbs and a healthy diet) --

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Safety and efficacy (Regulation : who's minding the (herb) store? -- What is, and isn't, on the label -- Research and scientific proof -- Question of standardization -- Medical concerns -- Special groups -- Actions and interactions -- Issues of allergies -- How to stay safe) --

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Putting herbs to work (How herbs are sold -- Many considerations -- Know what the pros know -- Smart shopping -- Working with a professional -- Putting the pieces together -- Practical advice) --

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Making your own herbal remedies (Homemade healing -- Therapeutic teas -- Sweet-tasting syrups -- Tinctures -- Infused oils and ointments -- Beauty blends) -- Appendix A. Common health concerns ; Appendix B. Popular herbs A-Z