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dry eyes 57 thinning and loss of 52 Laryngitis 82 Napping, power 15
foreign bodies in 61 unwanted or ingrown 51 Lavender 185 Nasal strips, snoring remedy
injuries 163 Halitosis 72 Laxatives 185 84
itchy eyes 56 Hangover 16 Legs Nausea 109
lubricants 182 Hay fever 56, 80 cramps 94 motion sickness 110
styes 59 Headache 85 fractures 161 Neck, sore or stiff 87
Head injuries 162 swollen ankles 96 Nipples
F Head lice 50, 184 varicose veins 95 breast-feeding 144
Fainting 19 Hearing loss 63, 64, 66, 67, 68 Lice, head 50, 184 cracked nipples 126
Fatigue 15 Heart Ligaments, sprains 160 Nits 50
Febrile seizures 167 chest compressions 171 Lips Nose problems 77–80
Feeding problems, babies 144–5 palpitations 105 chapped or cracked 69 blocked or runny nose 77
Feet Heartburn 107 creams, balms, and salves 186 common cold 78
athlete’s foot 44 Heat rash 46–7 Lubricating jelly 186 hay fever 80
blisters 155 Heel pain 99 Lungs nosebleed 83
bunions 98 Hemorrhoids 117, 184 acute bronchitis 104 saline nose drops 188
cold toes 100 Herbal sleeping remedies 184 coughing 102 sinusitis 79
corns and calluses 42 Herbal teas 184 wheezing 103 snoring 84
exercises 96, 98 Hernia 112
heel pain 99 Herpes simplex virus 70 M O, P
ingrowing toenails 55 Hiccups 101 Magnesium 128 Oatmeal products 187
pain in 97 Hip pain 92 Mastitis 125 Oil of cloves 187
verrucas 43 Hives 36 Measles 29 Oils, essential 182
Fever 12 Hoarseness 82 Melatonin 18 Oil treatment,
babies 142 Honey and lemon remedy 30 Memory problems 25 cradle cap 151
children 135 Humidifiers 31 Meningitis 150 Oral hygiene 74
Feverfew 182 Hydrocortisone cream 184 Menopausal problems 129 Oral rehydration products
Fingers, cold 100 Hygiene 136, 143 Men’s problems 119–23 188
First aid 154–74 food 114 erectile dysfunction 122 Otitis externa 65
Fish, oily 128 oral 74 painful penis 120 Pain
Fits 166 pinworms 137 painful scrotum 119 back 88–9
Flatulence 108, 183 premature ejaculation 123 breast 124–5
Flu 30 I urinary problems 121 foot 97
remedies 179–80 Ibuprofen 185 Menstrual periods headaches 85
Food intolerance 113 Ice packs 62 painful 128 heel 99
Food poisoning 114 Immunization 27, 29, 30, 31 premenstrual syndrome 127 hips 92
Foreign objects Impetigo 34 Migraine 86 intercourse 134
choking 172–3 Impotence 122 remedies 186 knee 93
in the ear 68 Incontinence 131 Minoxidil 186 leg cramps 94
in the eye 61 Indigestion 106 Moisturizers 187 menstrual periods 128
splinters 156 Infectious diseases 26–33 Mononucleosis 28, 81 migraine 86
Fractures 161 Influenza 30 Motion sickness 110, 187 scrotum 119
Fructose 16 remedies 180 Mouth problems 69–76 shoulder 90
Fungal infections Inhalation, steam 79, 138 bad breath 72 tennis or golfer’s elbow 91
athlete’s foot and jock itch Insects bleeding gums 74 Palpitations 105
44 bites and stings 158, 185 chapped or cracked lips 69 Panic attacks 24
nails 53 in ears 68 cold sores 70 Pelvis, fractures 161
Insomnia see Sleep problems knocked-out tooth 76 Penis
G Irritable bowel syndrome 111 sensitive teeth 75 erectile dysfunction 122
Gastroenteritis 109, 136, 143 Itching 14 sore mouth or tongue 73 painful penis 120
Genital irritation 133 anus 118 swallowed poisons 174 premature ejaculation 123
German measles 27 eyes 56 toothache 75 squeeze technique 123
Ginger 182 genital irritation 133 treatments 187 Pertussis 31
Gingivitis 74 scabies 35 ulcers 73, 187 Phytoestrogens 188
Ginkgo 183 Mumps 26 Pinworms 137
Glucosamine 183 J, K, L Muscles treatments 188
Gums, bleeding 74 Jet lag 18 leg cramps 94 Plantar warts 43
Jock itch 44 relaxation 21 Poisons, swallowed 174
H Joints strains 160 Popping ears 66
H2-blockers 183 dislocations 161 Premature ejaculation 123
Hair sprains 160 N Premenstrual syndrome
bleaches 183 Kegel exercises 131 Nails (PMS) 127
dandruff 49 Knee pain 93 biting 54, 179 Prickly heat 46–7
hair-removal products 184 Lactase supplements 185 disfigured or brittle 53 Prostate gland 121
head lice 50 Lanolin ointment 185 ingrown toenails 55 Psoriasis 39