Encyclopedia of Natural MedicineTwo of the foremost experts on naturopathic medicine offer a powerful guide to natural healing. While traditional Western medicine is successful in treating critical-care situations, it is woefully inadequate in the areas of chronic illness and disease prevention. In contrast, natural medicine focuses on disease prevention and encouragement of the body's inherent healing abilities. |
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... Vaginitis is one of the most common reasons for women to seek healthcare , accounting for approximately 7 per cent of all visits to gynaecologists2 ; a ... vaginitis . Diagnosis - There are three general types of vaginitis – 525 Vaginitis.
... Vaginitis is one of the most common reasons for women to seek healthcare , accounting for approximately 7 per cent of all visits to gynaecologists2 ; a ... vaginitis . Diagnosis - There are three general types of vaginitis – 525 Vaginitis.
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... vaginitis Injury caused by physical agents or sexual activity can cause vaginitis . Foreign body vaginitis A foul - smelling discharge may indicate the presence of a foreign body in the vagina - most commonly a forgotten tampon ...
... vaginitis Injury caused by physical agents or sexual activity can cause vaginitis . Foreign body vaginitis A foul - smelling discharge may indicate the presence of a foreign body in the vagina - most commonly a forgotten tampon ...
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... vaginitis are summarised in the box . Predisposing factors for candidal vaginitis Allergies Antibiotics Diabetes mellitus Elevated vaginal pH Gastrointestinal candidiasis Oral contraceptives Nylon tights Pregnancy Steroids Most cases of ...
... vaginitis are summarised in the box . Predisposing factors for candidal vaginitis Allergies Antibiotics Diabetes mellitus Elevated vaginal pH Gastrointestinal candidiasis Oral contraceptives Nylon tights Pregnancy Steroids Most cases of ...
Contents
What is natural medicine? | 8 |
PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH | 15 |
Detoxification | 36 |
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The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine Third Edition Michael T. Murray,Joseph Pizzorno Limited preview - 2012 |
The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine Third Edition Michael T. Murray,Joseph Pizzorno Limited preview - 2012 |
The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine Third Edition Michael T. Murray,Joseph Pizzorno Limited preview - 2012 |
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