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Contents

PREFACE, ix

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, xi

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK, 1

Part One: Conditions

Abscesses and Boils, 7 Bone Fractures, 98
Acne, 11 Brittle Nails, 103
Aging, 16 Bronchitis, 106
AIDS and HIV, 22 Bruises, 110
Alcoholism (see SUBSTANCE ABUSE) Bulimia (see EATING DISORDERS)
Allergies, 28 Burns (including Sunburn), 113
Alzheimer’s Disease, 33 Cancer, 116
Anemia, 40 Candidiasis (Thrush and Yeast
Angina (see CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE) Infection), 128
Anorexia Nervosa (see EATING DISORDERS) Cardiovascular Disease, 133
Anxiety, 45 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), 142
Arteriosclerosis (see CARDIOVASCULAR Cataracts, 146
DISEASE) Cervical Dysplasia, 150
Arthritis, 50 Cholesterol, High, 154
Asthma, 57 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), 160
Athlete’s Foot, 63 Colic, 167
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, 66 Common Cold, 171
Autism, 73 Constipation, 175
Back Pain, 76 Cough, 181
Bad Breath (Halitosis), 82 Crohn’s Disease, 185
Bee Stings, 85 Cystitis (see BLADDER INFECTION)
Bladder Infection (Cystitis), 87 Depression, 191
Blood Pressure, High, 92 Diabetes, 197

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Diarrhea, 204 Hypoglycemia, 337

Diverticulitis, 209 Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid), 340
Dizziness, 213 Impotence, 346
Drug Addiction (see SUBSTANCE ABUSE) Infertility, 351
Ear Infection, 217 Influenza (see FLU)
Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa Insomnia, 356
and Bulimia), 223 Irritable Bowel Syndrome, 363
Eczema, 229
Jet Lag, 368
Endometriosis, 234
Kidney Stones, 370
Fever, 239
Lupus, 374
Fibrocystic Breasts, 242
Macular Degeneration, 381
Fibroids, Uterine, 246
Memory Problems, 385
Fibromyalgia, 250
Menopause, 389
Flu, 258
Motion Sickness, 395
Food Allergies/Sensitivities, 264
MRSA, 398
Food Poisoning, 269
Multiple Sclerosis, 400
Gallbladder Problems, 274
Muscle Aches and Cramps, 407
Gastritis (see ULCERS)
Obesity, 410
Gingivitis, 280
Osteoporosis, 417
Glaucoma, 283
Parasites (Intestinal), 424
Gluten Sensitivity, 287
Parkinson’s Disease, 428
Gout, 290
Poisoning, 434
Hair Loss, 295
Pregnancy-Related Problems, 437
Halitosis (see BAD BREATH)
Headache, 300 Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), 457

Hearing Loss, 306 Prostate Enlargement (Benign Prostatic

Hyperplasia), 464
Hemorrhoids, 311
Prostatitis, 469
Heart Attack and Heart Disease
(see CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE) Psoriasis, 474
Hepatitis, 316 Rosacea, 479
Herpes, 322 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), 484
Herpes Zoster (see SHINGLES) Shingles (Herpes Zoster), 489
Hiatal Hernia and Acid Reflux Disease, 326 Sinusitis, 493
High Blood Pressure (see BLOOD PRESSURE, Sore Throat, 499
HIGH) Sprains and Strains, 502
High Cholesterol (see CHOLESTEROL, HIGH) Stroke, 506
HIV (see AIDS AND HIV) Substance Abuse (Drug and Alcohol
Hives, 330 Addiction), 512
Hyperthyroidism, 335 Syndrome X, 518

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TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Syndrome, Uterine Fibroids (see FIBROIDS, UTERINE)

522 Vaginitis, 534
Thrush (see CANDIDIASIS) Varicose Veins, 540
Tinnitus, 526 Vertigo, 544
Ulcers, 529 Warts, 547
Underactive Thyroid (see HYPOTHYROIDISM) Yeast Infection (see CANDIDIASIS)

Part Two: The Essentials of Natural Medicine

Diet and Nutrition, 553 Traditional Chinese Medicine:
Fasting, 570 Acupuncture and Acupressure, 670
Nutritional Supplements, 573 Hydrotherapy, 682
Herbal Medicine, 609 Natural Hormones, 685
Homeopathy, 637 Bodywork, 689
Aromatherapy, 660 Exercise and Stress Reduction, 693

Part Three: Appendix

A Natural Health-Care Modalities and Glossary, 703
Resource Guide, 699

INDEX, 709

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Preface

It has been seven years since the original version of Prescription for Natural Cures
was published. The response has been overwhelming, with more than 500,000 copies
sold. Many readers have told us that this resource has helped to guide them and their
loved ones to better health.
In this revised edition, we have added the newest research on natural medicine. We
have also greatly expanded the number of conditions covered so that more people can
benefit from this book. The Bach flower remedies have been omitted to provide space
for better-studied natural therapies, and the detoxification section has been merged
with the diet section because the two go hand in hand. We’ve also changed “purified
water” to “clean quality water.” Clean quality water includes distilled water and water
that has been carbon filtered or has undergone reverse osmosis.
Scientific examination has continued to support the validity of natural medicine.
God has designed the human body to interact most precisely, efficiently, and safely
with live foods, nutrients, and healing agents found in nature. Today an increasing
number of conventional doctors are embracing holistic medicine due to its efficacy,
scientific basis, cost-effectiveness, and patient demand.
Prescription for Natural Cures combines almost eighty years of clinical experience
among the three authors and hundreds of scientific studies to bring our readers the
best in holistic medicine.
Our goal is to provide safe, easy-to-use, clinically proven recommendations to pre-
vent and recover from disease. We have empowered the reader and the practitioner
to address the root causes of illness instead of merely suppressing the symptoms.

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Acknowledgments

First, I must thank my Lord Jesus Christ, who thirty years ago transformed my mind
about healing and wellness. In addition, I thank my wife, Robin Young Balch, a
talented naturopathic doctor, whose research and encouragement spurred us on
toward publication of this book. We pray that “the Multitudes” will benefit from the
information contained herein.
—James F. Balch, M.D.

To the One referred to in the following passages: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 3:15, Isaiah
9:6, Isaiah 53, Daniel 9:25–26, Matthew 2:1, John 14:6, 1 Corinthians 15:3–5, John
14:6, and John 20:28.
—Mark Stengler, N.M.D.

I would like to thank my Lord Jesus Christ for the knowledge about healing. He
has imparted it in my heart in order to guide our readers on a path to good health. It
was a joyful blessing to collaborate with my husband, Dr. James Balch, and Dr. Mark
Stengler to bring forth a compilation of natural cures for all who seek them.
—Robin Young Balch, N.D.

Our thanks to Jeff Herman for representing this book as our agent and to Tom Miller
and the staff at John Wiley & Sons for their enthusiasm in publishing Prescription
for Natural Cures.
—From all authors

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How to Use This Book

This book focuses on providing you with results. We have incorporated the best of
what science and nature have to offer in the field of natural medicine.
The largest component of the book, Part One, includes entries for health conditions.
They are listed in alphabetical order. For easy reference, the exact page number of the
condition you are looking for is located in the index at the back of this book. Each
condition consists of six main parts, outlined here.

DESCRIPTION OF THE CONDITION

The important features of each condition are described in a thorough, yet easy-to-
understand, manner. We provide details on how conventional, as well as holistic, doc-
tors understand and approach these conditions. We mention why researchers believe
this disease process is occurring. In many cases, we give our own explanation of why
an imbalance or an illness may occur.

SYMPTOMS
A summary of the symptoms helps you to determine whether you have a specific
condition. Of course, you should consult a health professional to obtain an accurate
diagnosis.

ROOT CAUSES
This section provides a summary of the root causes for a condition or what its initi-
ating factor(s) are. This will help you focus on what is causing your health problem.

TESTING TECHNIQUES
For each condition, we list the most important tests to help determine the root cause
of your illness. This section will help you choose the best type of health care. The tests
are commonly available through your local medical doctor or natural health-care
provider. Please note: not every type of standard conventional test is listed for each con-
dition, because we assume that these are part of your doctor’s investigative procedure.

TREATMENT
The Treatment section has a comprehensive description of the following natural
methods:

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Prescription for Natural Cures

Diet. This section includes foods that are known to prevent or heal the condition.
It also describes foods that can cause or worsen an illness. Detoxification is
important for preventing and healing disease. This section gives helpful advice on
improving a condition with detoxifying techniques.
Super Seven Prescriptions. One unique aspect of this book, which distinguishes it
from other natural healing reference books, is the Super Seven Prescriptions sec-
tion. Here, we prioritize the top seven prescriptions a person can use for each con-
dition. We chose these prescriptions based on what has worked clinically, is
backed by scientific research, and is readily available to the public. You can glance
through the top seven prescriptions and get a feel for what most accurately fits your
symptom picture. After reviewing the super seven, you can start by using the first
choice and see how it affects your condition. Also, you can pick more than one,
for an aggressive approach to help prevent or improve a condition.
Studies. For most of the conditions, we provide concise studies demonstrating the
scientific validity of the supplements we recommend.
General Recommendations. Since there are so many different choices of nutritional
supplements, we also provide a general recommendation section. This includes
other fine choices of supplements that are commonly available for each condition.
Homeopathy. Homeopathy is such a distinct field, compared to other nutritional
practices, and it often requires more detailed information. We include a section on
the most important homeopathic remedies and how to choose one that best fits your
profile.
Acupressure. Most conditions have specific acupressure point recommendations that
can be incorporated for faster, gentler healing.
Bodywork. Bodywork techniques, such as massage and reflexology, are recom-
mended throughout the book for anyone interested in a comprehensive self-healing
approach.
Aromatherapy. Aromatherapy has had a tremendous surge in popularity in the last
decade. Included here are some of the more effective choices for each condition.
Stress Reduction. Research has proved, time and again, that most health conditions
can be positively or negatively influenced by how you cope with stress. This sec-
tion describes practical, well-tested techniques to reduce the effects of stress and
improve your health.
Other Recommendations. The field of holistic medicine is vast. The “Other Recom-
mendations” section briefly describes potentially helpful holistic therapies for each
condition that were not mentioned in previous sections.

REFERENCES
For the scientifically minded, there is a summarization of the studies that we quoted
for each condition.
Part Two, The Essentials of Natural Medicine, gives detailed, user-friendly infor-
mation on the natural healing tools and methods we recommend throughout the book.
It contains helpful advice on the clinical use of Diet and Nutrition, Fasting, Herbal
Medicine, Homeopathy, Detoxification, Aromatherapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine
and Acupressure, Hydrotherapy, Natural Hormones, Bodywork, Exercise and Stress
Reduction, and Nutritional Supplements.

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How to Use This Book

Part Three contains a comprehensive glossary of unfamiliar medical terms, as well

as a Natural Health-Care Modalities and Resource Guide. This section describes the
training and the holistic approach of individual practitioners, as well as contact
information for a reliable referral.

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