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- Why Use Herbs
- Healing Not Just Relieving
- Natures Therapy
- Sidestepping Side Effects
- Back to the Future
- Environmental and Ethical Concerns
- Herbal Preparations
- Preparations for Internal Use
- Preparations for External Use
- Homemade Medicinal and Cosmetic Herbal Products
- Choosing the Best Herbal Products
- The Brain and the Central Nervous System
- Addiction
- Depression
- Headaches
- Insomnia
- Memory
- Pain Inflammation
- Pain Nerve and Muscle
- Stress
- The Heart and the Circulatory System
- Angina and Irregular Heartbeat
- Arteriosclerosis
- Blood Pressure
- Varicose Veins and Hemorrhoids
- The Digestive System
- Appetite Loss
- Bowel Diseases
- Candida
- Adult Constipation
- Adult Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis
- Food Allergies and Reactions
- Heartburn
- Gas
- Indigestion
- Nausea and Motion Sickness
- Parasites and Other Alien Invaders
- Ulcers
- The Immune System
- Boosting Immunity
- Cancer
- Chronic Fatigue Multiple Sclerosis and Other Serious Diseases
- The Liver and the Gallbladder
- Liver Diseases
- Gallbladder Problems
- The Urinary Tract the Kidneys and the Bladder
- Bladder Infections
- Kidney Stones
- Water Retention
- The Skin
- Psoriasis Eczema And Other Skin Diseases
- Herbs For Healing The Skin
- Sending Parasites Scurrying
- Womens Health
- The Estrogen Story
- The Progesterone Story
- Anemia
- Cervical Dysplasia
- Endometriosis
- Fibrocystic Breasts
- Heavy Periods
- Womens Infertility
- Irregular Menstruation
- Menopause
- Menstrual Cramps
- Ovarian Cysts
- Pregnancy
- Premenstrual Syndrome(pms)
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vaginal Infections
- Mens Health
- Baldness
- Genital Rash Infections and Irritations
- Impotence
- Mens Infertility
- Male Menopause
- Prostate Enlargement
- Swollen Testicles
- Childrens Health
- Asthma
- Baby Skin Care and Diaper Rash
- Bedwetting
- Childhood Diseases
- Childrens Colds and Flu
- Childrens Constipation
- Childrens Diarrhea
- Earaches
- Fever
- Food Allergies
- Hyperactivity
- Intestinal Parasites
- Sore Throat Congestion and Swollen Glands
- Stomachache Colic and Nausea
- Stress Headaches and Insomnia
- Sugar Blues
- Teething Pain
- Thrush
- Herbs to the Rescue Herbal First Aid
- Stocking Your Herbal First Aid Kit
- Cautions and Considerations
- Safe in Moderation
- Rare Reactions in Sensitive Individuals
- The New Herbal Outcasts
- Some Old Cautions
- Using Herbs and Essential Oils Safely
- Mistaken Identity
- Not Guilty
- Protecting Yourself from Contamination
- Endangered Herbs
- Aromatherapy Healing the Emotions
- Aromatic Research
- Using Aromatherapy
- Aromatherapy Techniques
- Aromatherapy for the Emotions
- Measurements
- Skin and Hair Care
- Body Care the Natural Way
- Back to the Basics
- How to Customize Your Skin and Hair Care
- The Face
- The Body
- The Hair
- Body Care Extras
- Cooking for Health
- The Basics Soup
- Oils and Vinegars
- Spice of Life Seasoning Blends
- Middle Eastern Cuisine Garlic and Parsley
- Pestos Basil and Sage
- Greens Dandelion and Nasturtium
- Hot Stuff Mustard Horseradish and Peppers
- Saucy Dishes Cranberry Elderberry and Tamarind
- Down to the Roots Burdock and Chicory
- Sweet Treats Ginger and Horehound Drops
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Water Retention
Water retention may sound like a simple enough problem to remedy—just take a diuretic to eliminate the excess water. But water retention can be a symptom of a serious heart or kidney problem. And leaky capillary walls, malnutrition, bacterial toxins and hormone changes such as PMS can also be the cause of this problem. If your body is retaining water, be sure to see a doctor and find out exactly what is causing this problem before trying to treat it.
If a simple diuretic will solve your problem, dandelion and corn silk are two of the best choices—these are some of the safest diuretics ever to grow in the wild. And they also counter some of the negative effects of commercial diuretics. Most pharmaceutical diuretics pull potassium out of the body, creating a harmful imbalance that requires you to take potassium supplements. But dandelion and corn silk contain high amounts of potassium and even help the body retain this important mineral. Studies have shown that dandelion is as effective as the often-prescribed diuretic drug Frusemide. If you want to collect your own dandelion leaves and roots and corn silk, go right ahead. Just make sure they have not been sprayed with pesticides!
Diuretic Tea
1 quart boiling water
2 teaspoons dandelion root
½ teaspoon each nettle leaf, oat straw, fennel seed and corn silk
Pour boiling water over herbs, then steep in a covered container for 20 minutes. Strain herbs. Drink 1 or 2 cups as needed.
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