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Best choices from the people's pharmacy : what you need to know before your next visit to the doctor or drugstore / Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon.

Graedon, Joe. (Author). Graedon, Teresa, 1947- (Added Author).

Summary:

From the trusted authors of the "People's Pharmacy" syndicated newspaper column comes an essential reference that empowers readers to make intelligent, informed choices from among the array of treatment options--home remedies, herbal and nutritional supplements, and prescription and over-the-counter drugs--available today

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781594864070
  • ISBN: 1594864071
  • Physical Description: xvii, 494 pages ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Rodale, [2006]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Making best choices -- Generic drug quandary -- Acne -- Allergies -- Arthritis -- Constipation -- Cough -- Dandruff -- Depression -- Diabetes -- Eczema -- Foot odor -- Gas (flatulence) -- Headaches and migraines -- Heartburn -- Heart disease and high cholesterol -- High blood pressure -- Hyperhidrosis -- Hypothyroidism -- Insomnia -- Leg cramps -- Menopause -- Nail fungus -- Osteoporosis -- Tinnitus -- Weight loss -- Black pepper for bleeding -- Cinnamon for blood sugar and cholesterol -- Coconut for diarrhea -- Duct tape for warts -- Keys for nosebleeds -- Listerine for athlete's foot, dandruff, and jock itch -- Mustard for burns, heartburn and leg cramps -- Olive oil for hemorrhoids -- Turmeric for psoriasis -- Vicks VapoRub for just about everything -- Vinegar for dandruff, dry skin, and warts -- Yogurt for hangnails -- How I lowered my LDL cholesterol 44 points in 5 weeks without drugs.
Subject:
Pharmacology > Popular works.
Drugs > Popular works.
Dietary supplements > Popular works.
Consumer education > Popular works.
Medication.

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Summary: From the trusted authors of the "People's Pharmacy" syndicated newspaper column comes an essential reference that empowers readers to make intelligent, informed choices from among the array of treatment options--home remedies, herbal and nutritional supplements, and prescription and over-the-counter drugs--available today