Christopher Vasey, N.D., is a naturopath specializing in detoxification and rejuvenation. He is the author of The Acid-Alkaline Diet for Optimum Health , Optimal Detox, The Naturopathic Way, The Water Prescription, The Whey Prescription, The Detox Mono Diet, and The Healing Power of Fever. He lives near Montreux, Switzerland.
Part One
The Inflammation Syndrome
1 The Body’s Defenses
Inflammation Reactions
2 Physical Effects of Inflammation
Redness, Swelling, Pain, and Heat
3 Fifty Illnesses Characterized by Inflammation
Common Examples of Inflammation Symptoms
4 How Anti-Inflammatory Agents Work
The Biochemistry of Inflammation
Part Two
Natural Substances That Fight Inflammation
5 Eighteen Anti-Inflammatory Plants
Cortisone Stimulators, Inflammation Blockers, and Antihistamines
6 Supplements and Diets for Fighting Inflammation
Omega-3s and Alkaline Minerals
7 Hydrotherapy
The Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Cold Water
Appendix: Directory of Illnesses and
Recommended Anti-Inflammatories
Illustration Credits
Index
