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phenylbutazone, 52, 53 |
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pine bark, 32, 55 |
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pineal gland,s 35 |
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pineapple, for heart and circulation, 50 |
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pituitary gland, 13, 25-26 |
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positive antinuclear antibodies, 14 |
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in teas and tinctures, 68 |
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primrose, |
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for depression, 59 |
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for immune system, 22 |
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for pain, 55 |
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proanthocyanidins, 31, 32 |
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prolactin, role in depression, 58 |
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prostaglandins, 51, 53-54 |
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protein |
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effect on liver, 23-24 |
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metabolism of, 35-36, 41, 61 |
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Prozac, 58, 59 |
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psoriasis, herbs for, 21 |
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purslane, for immune system, 22 |
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pyridostigmine, 17 |
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qi gong, 61 |
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Raynaud's phenomenon, as symptom, 14 |
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rehmannia, for stress, 27, 29 |
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reishi mushroom |
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for stress, 27, 29 |
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relaxation |
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aromatherapy for, 71 |
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for depression, 61 |
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for sleep, enhancement, 40 |
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for stress management, 32-33 |
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teas for, 68 |
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rheumatoid arthritis, 21, 25 |
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rheumatic fever, 16 |
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RNA/DNA, 18, 20, 25-26 |
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rosehips, for stress, 31 |
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rosemary |
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antioxidant effects, 45 |
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for brain function, 65, 71 |
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for cholesterol reduction, 49 |
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for immune system, 22 |
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for liver, 24 |
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for pain, 55 |
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for depression, 59, 70 |
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for immune system, 70 |
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for insomnia, 37-39 |
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for nerves, 54 |
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for pain, 56, 69 |
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in teas and tinctures, 68 |
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Sanchi ginseng, for heart and circulation, 48 |
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schizandra |
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for heart and circulation, 49 |
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for liver, 24 |
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for stress, 27, 29 |
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serotonin |
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effect on brain, 28, 35, 58 |
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disease affecting, 19, 29 |
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drugs affecting, 52 |
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in fibromyalgia, 13 |
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herbs for, 37, 39 |
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in women, 6 |
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sex glands, 25 |
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sexual abuse, role in CFS, 13 |
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sexual function, herbs for, 26 |
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shingles, herbs for, 21, 54 |
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shitake mushroom, for immune system, 20-21 |
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for brain function, 63-65 |
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for depression, 59 |
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for fatigue, 43-44 |
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for heart and circulation, 49 |
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for immune system, 20 |
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for insomnia, 37 |
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for nerves, 54 |
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for stress, 27, 29 |
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in teas and tinctures, 68 |
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skullcap |
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for heart and circulation, 49 |
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for insomnia, 37 |
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for pain, 53, 69 |
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for stress, 30 |
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sleep difficulties |
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affects of, 34-35 |
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aromatherapy for, 38-39 |
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herbs for, 29-30, 36-38, 59 |
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massage for, 61 |
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nutrition and lifestyle for, 39-40 |
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and REM, 34, 37 |
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as symptom, 7, 13, 14 |
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sodium/potassium balance, 41 |
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sore throat, as symptom, 7 |
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soy foods, for sleep management, 40 |
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spikenard, for heart and circulation, 49 |
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spirulina, 39 |
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spleen, herbs for, 22 |
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stamina, enhancing, 59 |
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strep throat, 16 |
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stress |
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effect on adrenal glands, 24-25, 27-28, 41, 48 |
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effect on immune system, 17, 51 |
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elimination of, 2 |
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environmental factors for, 16 |
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herbs for, 26-27, 29-31, 65 |
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aromatherapy for, 31 |
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for HPA axis, 24-27 |
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nutrition and lifestyle affecting, 31-32 |
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relaxation techniques for, 32-33 |
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Suanzaorentang, for insomnia, 37, 39 |
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sugar, avoidance of, 40, 61 |
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sugar cravings, causes, 28 |
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tai chi, 32, 61 |
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tea tree oil, for immune system, 22 |
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teas, 68 |
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tension, herbs for, 30 |
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thinking ability, herbs for, 26 |
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thyme, for immune system 22 |
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