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Be your own doctor : 101 stories : natural remedies for the health of your family / Rachel Weaver ; [illustrations by Carol Weaver, Joyce Hansen, and Lisa Strubhar].

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General Note:	"An informative guide to herbal home health care"--Cover
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 325) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Part 1: Essential household remedies: Apple cider vinegar -- Black walnut -- castor oil -- Cayenne -- Chamomile -- Charcoal -- Cloves -- Comfrey -- Echinacea -- Flax -- Garlic -- Ginger -- Lavender -- Onions -- Papaya -- Parsley -- Peppermint -- Red Raspberry leaf -- Slippery Elm -- Part 2: Working with your family's health: First aid and emergencies -- Respiratory difficulties -- Fever, flu, sore throats, and coughs -- Understanding the immune system -- Understanding colon health -- Understanding kidney and bladder health -- Understanding liver and gall bladder health -- Growing girls and changing hormones -- Pregnancy and motherhood -- Caring for your new baby -- The mature woman and changing hormones -- Treating burns at home -- A pill for every ill -- Antibiotics: America's wonder drugs! -- Part 3: Planning ahead: Making medicine for your family -- Supplies and suppliers -- Quick reference emergency chart.