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blood pressure regulation, herbs for, 26, 30, 44, 48-49, 67 |
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affect on CFS, 12 |
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herbs for, 26, 30 |
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blueberry, for nerves, 55 |
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body temperature, herbs for, 26 |
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borage, 22, 59 |
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boswella, for pain, 54 |
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brain |
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disease affecting, 16, 18 |
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fibromyalgia affecting, 13 |
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serotonin affecting, 28 |
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aromatherapy for, 65 |
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CFS affecting, 62-63 |
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herbs for, 63-65, 67 |
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bromelain, for pain, 54 |
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bromelain enzyme, 50 |
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bupleurum |
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for liver, 24 |
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for pain, 53, 69 |
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in teas and tinctures, 68 |
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caffeine, avoidance of, 23, 61, 65 |
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cancer, 42 |
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candidiasis, 12, 17, 21 |
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capsaicin, for pain, 54 |
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carbohydrates, 41-42, 61 |
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cardamon, for immune system, 22 |
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cayenne, 49, 54 |
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CFSUMI, 8 |
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chai tea, for immune system, 22 |
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chamomile |
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for depression, 60 |
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for insomnia, 37 |
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for pain, 53, 55 |
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for relaxation, 68, 71 |
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chicory, for heart and circulation, 69 |
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chlorinated hydrocarbons, 16 |
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cholesterol, 49-50, 52 |
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causes, 15-33 |
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described, 4-6 |
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diagnosis of, 10-12 |
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names for, 3 |
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symptoms, 8, 9 |
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circulation, enhancing, 32 |
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citrus antidepressants, 60 |
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cleavers, for lymphatic system, 22 |
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codeine, side effects of, 52 |
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codonopsis, for fatigue, 44 |
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colitis, herbs for, 21 |
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compresses, 56, 70 |
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concentration difficulty |
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causes, 36 |
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herbs for. 63-64 |
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as symptom, 7 |
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connective tissue pain, see also, inflammation; pain |
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as symptom, 8, 13 |
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corticosterone, 42 |
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cortisol |
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affect on inflammation, 25 |
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role in depression, 58, 61 |
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stress affecting, 27-28 |
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Cortisol Deficiency Syndrome, 25 |
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cortisone |
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and fatigue, 41-42 |
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herbs for, 30, 53 |
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side effects of, 52 |
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stress affecting, 27-28 |
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cough, as symptom, 14 |
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crampbark, for pain, 53, 69 |
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creativity, 33 |
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Crohn's disease, herbs for, 21 |
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cytomegalovirus, 15 |
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Deep Healing (Miller), 33 |
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Demerol, 52 |
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depression |
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aromatherapy for, 60-61 |
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chronic, compared to clinical, 57-58 |
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drugs affecting, 52 |
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herbs for, 58-60 |
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nutrition and lifestyle affecting, 61 |
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as symptom, 7, 14, 57 |
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diabetes, 54 |
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diazepam, 48 |
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digestion, enhancing, 32 |
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digestive difficulty |
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causes, 28, 52 |
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as symptom, 7 |
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disease resistance. see also immune system |
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factors affecting, 28, 29, 42 |
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dizzyness |
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causes, 47, 52 |
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herbs for, 49 |
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as symptom, 1-2, 36 |
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dosage guidelines |
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daily amounts, 67 |
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for herbal formulas, 67-72 |
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driving, difficulty with, 7, 36 |
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echinacea |
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for immune system, 20 |
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for nerves, 54 |
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in teas and tinctures, 68 |
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eczema, herbs for, 21 |
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emotional problems |
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causes, 28, 36 |
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as symptom, 7, 57 |
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energy levels |
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herbs for enhancing, 22-23, 30, 37-38 |
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stress affecting, 41 |
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environmental stressors, 16 |
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effect on liver, 24 |
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Epsom suit baths, 2, 56 |
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Epstein-Barr virus (CEBV), 3, 15 |
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essential oils, 55-56 |
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eucalyptus |
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for brain function, 71 |
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for immune system, 22 |
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for pain, 55 |
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exercise |
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affecting lymphatic system, 19 |
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for anxiety, 61 |
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dizzyness from, 47 |
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fatigue following, 14 |
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