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Index

A diaper rash 152 C D
Abdominal problems 106–18 crying 149 Calamine lotion 179 Dandruff 49
bloating and flatulence 108 diarrhea and vomiting 143 Calendula cream 179 Deafness 63, 64, 66, 67, 68
constipation 115 feeding problems 144–5 Calluses 42 Decongestants 181
diarrhea 116, 136, 143 fever 142 Chapped lips 69 Deep vein thrombosis 96
food intolerance 113 heat rash 46 Chemicals, in eye 163 Depression 22–3
food poisoning 114 rashes and skin Chest compressions 171 Diaper rash 152
heartburn 107 problems 150 Chest problems 101–5 Diarrhea 116
hemorrhoids 117 recovery position 169 bronchitis 104 babies 143
hernia 112 rescue breathing 170 coughing 102 children 136
indigestion 106 settling 149 hiccups 101 Diet
irritable bowel syndrome 111 sleep problems 146–7 palpitations 105 boosting immune system 28, 37
itchy anus 118 Back pain 88–9 wheezing 103 elimination 113
motion sickness 110 Bad breath 72 Chicken pox 32 Digestive problems
nausea and vomiting 109, Baths Children’s problems 135–41 bloating and flatulence 108
136, 143 saltwater 120 bedwetting 139 constipation 115
Acetaminophen 177 Bed, safety getting out of 88 chest compressions 171 diarrhea 116, 136, 143
Achilles tendon 99 Bedwetting 139 choking 173 food intolerance 113
Acne 37 Benzoyl peroxide 179 croup 138 food poisoning 114
Air travel 18, 66, 96 Bites, insect 158 diarrhea and vomiting 136 heartburn 107
Airway, choking 172–3 Black eye 62 earache 140 indigestion 106
Allergies Blackheads 37 febrile seizures 167 irritable bowel syndrome 111
anaphylactic shock 159 Bladder fever 135 motion sickness 110
blocked or runny nose 77 cystitis 130 pinworms 137 nausea and vomiting 109, 136, 143
conjunctivitis 58 men’s urinary problems 121 recovery position 169 Diseases, infectious 26–33
eczema 38 poor control 131 rescue breathing 170 Dislocation, joints 161
hay fever 80 Bleeding temper tantrums 141 Dizziness 19
itchy eyes 56 cuts and scrapes 156 Choking 172–3 Dry skin 41
urticaria 36 gums 74 Chondroitin 183
wheezing 103 nosebleed 83 Cloves, oil of 187 E
Aloe vera 177 severe 157 Coal tar preparations 180 Ears
Aluminum chloride 177 Blepharitis 56 Cold fingers and toes 100 earache 64, 140
Analgesics 177, 179, 185 Blisters 155 Colds 77, 78 foreign objects in 68
Anaphylactic shock 159 Bloating 108 remedies 180 popping ears 66
Ankles, swollen 96 Boils 45 Cold sores 70 swimmer’s ear 65
Antacids 177 Bones, fractures 161 Colic 148 tinnitus 67
Antidandruff shampoos 177 Bottle-feeding 144, 145 Combing, head lice 50 wax in 63, 182
Antidiarrheal drugs 178 Bowels Compresses, warm 45, 59, 64 Echinacea 182
Antifungal drugs 178 constipation 115 Conjunctivitis 58 Eczema 38
Antihistamines 178 diarrhea 116, 136, 143 Consciousness, Ejaculation, premature 123
Antinail-biting lotions 179 irritable bowel syndrome 111 loss of 168–9 Elbow, tennis or golfer’s 91
Anus Breast-feeding 125, 126, Constipation 115 Elimination diet 113
itchy anus 118 144–5 Contact lens problems 60 Emergency action plan 154
hemorrhoids 117 Breasts Convulsions 166 Epilepsy 166
pinworms 137 breast pain and lumpy breasts Corns 42 Erections, dysfunction 122
Arms 124–5 Coughing 102 Essential fatty acids (EFAs) 182
fractures 161 cracked nipples 126 acute bronchitis 104 Essential oils 182
tennis or golfer’s elbow 91 self-examination 125 cough suppressants 181 Exercises
Aromatic oils 178 Breathing croup 138 calf stretches 94
Arthritis 92, 93 rebreathing into a paper bag Counterirritants 181 elbow stretches 91
Aspirin 179 24, 101 CPR (cardiopulmonary feet 98
Athlete’s foot 44 reducing stress 20 resuscitation) 170–1 in-flight 96
rescue breathing 170 Cradle cap 151 neck 87
B wheezing 103 Cramps, leg 94 pelvic floor 131
Babies 142–53 Broken bones 161 Croup 138 shoulder 90
chest compressions 171 Bronchitis 104 Crying 22–23 Eyes
choking 173 Bunions 98 babies 147, 148, 149 black eye 62
colic 148 Burns 164 Cuts 156 conjunctivitis 58
cradle cap 151 Bursitis 92, 93 Cystitis 130, 181 contact lens problems 60