119 Pages
by
CRC Press
119 Pages
by
CRC Press
119 Pages
by
CRC Press
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“The next best thing to knowing something is knowing where to find it.” — Samuel Johnson The Internet Guide to Herbal Remedies helps you find reliable online resources for the information you need about herbs used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including cancer, heart disease, depression, and AIDS. This easy-to-use consumer guide will help you steer clear of... Read more
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Navigating the World Wide Web
- Understanding Web Addresses
- Browsers
- Web Surfing with “Bookmarks” or “Favorites”
- How to Navigate a Web Site
- Avoiding Eyestrain
- Web Sites for Browser Downloads
- Chapter 2. Online Conversations
- Electronic Discussion Groups
- Chat Rooms and Instant Messaging
- Web Logs
- Netiquette
- Web Sites for Chatting Online
- Chapter 3. Herbal Information on the Internet
- The Good, the Bad, and the Sales Pitch
- Web Sites for Evaluating Web Content
- What’s in the Bottle? Understanding Product Labels
- Web Sites for Decoding Herbal Product Labels
- General Health and CAM Web Sites
- Chapter 4. Searching the Medical Literature
- Understanding the Science of Herbs
- Web Sites for Background Botany
- The Importance of Medical Journals
- PubMed (MEDLINE)
- Google versus PubMed
- Web Sites for Links to Databases, Technical Information, and Published Research
- Chapter 5. Herbal Safety and Efficacy
- Are Herbs Safe?
- Web Sites That Discuss Herbal Side Effects and Herb/Drug Interactions
- Let the Buyer Beware: Fraud and Quackery
- Web Sites Dedicated to Consumer Awareness
- Chapter 6. Diseases and Conditions
- AIDS/HIV and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular System
- The Common Cold and the Flu
- Depression and Memory Impairment
- Diabetes
- Headaches and Migraines
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Menopause
- Prostrate Problems (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, BPH)
- Sexual Dysfunction/Erectile Dysfunction
- Skin Conditions
- Sleep and Insomnia
- Sports Injuries/Use of Supplements in Sports
- Substance Abuse/Alcoholism
- Teeth and Gum Diseases
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Chapter 7. Herbal Information for Specific Populations
- Women’s Health
- Information for Children and Parents
- Aging
- Chapter 8. Herbs for Pets
- Chapter 9. The Bottom Line!
- Glossary
- Index
- Reference Notes Included
Biography
David J. Owen
