Co-Author of the Bestselling Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine * Slow Down the Aging Process, Keep Your System Running Smoothly, Help Your Body Heal Itself-for Life! Does Your Body Need A Tune-Up? In this remarkable new approach to holistic medicine, Michael Murray, N.D., one of the nation"s leading naturopathic doctors, shows you how to use the latest information in natural medicine to customize a program that will have every system in your body running like new. Take Dr. Murray"s self-tests to pinpoint your health priorities. Then go on this fascinating guided tour to better health. * Circulatory System: lower your blood pressure without pills · keep your cholesterol in check with a vitamin derivative-stop varicose veins with a treatment that"s better than surgery * Immune System: foods that bolster your defenses against cancer and other life-threatening illnesses · herbs to stop a cold...fast! * Digestive System: discover Germany"s number one natural remedy for digestive problems · what"s dangerous about antacids-how to stop heartburn with DGL * Brain and Nervous System: natural remedies for memory loss and depression · brain-boosting vitamins and herbs * Detoxification System: cleanse your liver with an ancient herb · revitalize your system through safe fasting * Endocrine System: a no-cost way to burn fat · new ways to achieve crucial hormonal balance and reduce stress * Skeletal System: how to prevent-even reverse-osteoporosis with these simple natural supplements · new approaches to arthritis and chronic fatigue * Sexual System: how to bring more energy to your love life without dangerous drugs · ease menopausal hot flashes, and much more! The Natural Cure for What Ails You *Dry skin? Aching joints? The blahs or the blues? Change your outlook and your health with the right kinds of fats in your diet ... see page 183 *Mood swings, poor resistance to disease? The culprit may be America"s sleep deprivation problem-get the secrets of enjoying a healing night"s sleep ... see page 275 *Low energy? Chronic flulike symptoms? Yeast may be silently ravaging your body, but an herbal oil can perform miracles ... see page 52 *Forgetful? Blood pressure soaring? Uncover the hidden dangers of heavy metals-and how to get the lead out safely ... see page 70 Overweight and can"t seem to lose? Syndrome X, a modern epidemic, may be behind elevated insulin levels; if so, you can be an "ex" victim fast ... see page 117 *Cholesterol too high? Diet can help, but so can an amazing B-vitamin extract that does the trick when other remedies fail ... see page 212 *Do you feel fatigued after eating, suffer abdominal cramps, or have frequent bouts of diarrhea? ... see page 41 *Are you sensitive to cold, do you have trouble waking up in the morning, and does sugar make you irritable? ... see page 122 *Do you tend to feel jittery, does your heart pound easily, and do you have a diagonal crease on your earlobe? ... see page 190 Bantam Books ISBN 0-553-37952-6