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"She also suggests drinking chamomile tea, as it has an anti-mucus action that allergy sufferers will find soothing. (Eyebright can be used according to the label directions, and chamomile tea can be brewed to taste.) And don't rule out homeopathy. A recent O four-week double-blind study published in the 03 Annals of Pharmacotherapy tested homeopathic ^ preparations against a placebo during allergy % m season in the Phoenix area. The study subjects 1/1 were forty men and women ranging in age from twenty-six to sixty-three with seasonal allergic symptoms of varying degrees of severity." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"There was actually a study where they compared giving chamomile tea to babies, versus a placebo. And the babies who got the chamomile tea did much better." Dr. Rosen also recommends infant massage, which he says is "terrific for reducing stress in babies, and in parents. It's a great way for parents to interact with the babies who may be excessively fussy." (For resources on infant massage, refer to the recommended reading section on page 253.) Time and again, Dr. Rosen returns to the importance of a mind-body approach in addressing issues like colic." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Other possibilities include pheanine (at 300 milligrams, one of the best relaxants in nature), chamomile tea, hops, skullcap, and valerian root, a natural calmative used by orthomolecular psychiatrists for people who tend to be anxious. Herbalist Letha Hadady says that people who can't think clearly during the day and wake up at night sweating, with their hearts beating too fast, should consider remedies that balance the adrenal glands in the heart. " - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"And the babies who got the chamomile tea did much better." Dr. Rosen also recommends infant massage, which he says is "terrific for reducing stress in babies, and in parents. It's a great way for parents to interact with the babies who may be excessively fussy." (For resources on infant massage, refer to the recommended reading section on page 253.) Time and again, Dr. Rosen returns to the importance of a mind-body approach in addressing issues like colic. He and his patients talk about "the psychological impact that having a really, really fussy baby has on you when you're a new parent." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Eyebright can be used according to the label directions, and chamomile tea can be brewed to taste.) And don't rule out homeopathy. A recent O four-week double-blind study published in the 03 Annals of Pharmacotherapy tested homeopathic ^ preparations against a placebo during allergy % m season in the Phoenix area. The study subjects 1/1 were forty men and women ranging in age from twenty-six to sixty-three with seasonal allergic symptoms of varying degrees of severity." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"She found that drinking a cup of chamomile tea along with several hours of rest helped her recover. In her case, the mangosteen and SAMe are two valuable resources she was not taking, although both would have been beneficial. There are many helpful herbs for dealing with stress (even better than the chamomile tea), without causing drowsiness. One I find very effective is called Valerian root. It is fast acting, very effective, and yet quite inexpensive." - Dr. David W. Tanton; Ph.D., A Drug-Free Approach To Healthcare, Revised Edition (Get the book.)

"Teething was handled with Hyland's Teething Tablets or chamomile tea at night, not Tylenol! The only dairy he has ever had is organic yogurt, frozen yogurt, or kefir. Another lifesaver is making baby food. Our household has a veggie mix, which is a great way to add many fruits and vegetables into every meal. Actually making up different recipes ' for Noah sparked interest for my husband and me to try some ourselves. Now the entire family makes a conscious effort to have at least seven fruits/veggies a day. Noah never had cradle cap or eczema." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"She found that drinking a cup of chamomile tea along with several hours of rest helped her recover. There are many helpful herbs for dealing with stress (possibly even better than the chamomile tea), without causing drowsiness. One I find very effective is called Valerian root. It is fast acting, very effective, and yet quite inexpensive. If you try to avoid stressful situations, (especially during the withdrawal process), and take Valerian root when necessary, you should likely be more successful, and experience less symptoms during the withdrawal process." - Dr David W Tanton, Ph.D., Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, And Stimulants - Dangerous Drugs on Trial (Get the book.)

"Chamomile Tea Renowned for relieving digestive distress, chamomile tea, when sipped slowly, should help rinse away stomach acid and relieve heartburn. Side effects: Uncommon, but an allergic reaction could lead to rash, stomach cramps, or difficulty breathing Downside: Allergy to ragweed or chrysanthemums precludes use of chamomile, since it is in the same family. Cost: Approximately $5 for a month's supply shaved ginger into a mug. Pour boiling water over it and let steep for a few minutes. Strain the liquid through a sieve to remove the grated ginger." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"Homeopathic Pellets OCan't bear the thought of yet another cup of chamomile tea? Instead, you might try the homeopathic version of chamomile to aid relaxation during PMS. Follow package instructions—but a regular dose is usually 30C three times a day. "B" in a Better Mood Lccording to a growing number of dietitians and nutritionists, vitamin B6 works within the body to help patients overcome irritability, feelings of anxiousness and even depressed moods. Recent studies suggest that many women suffering from these emotional problems actually have a B6 vitamin deficiency. What's the link?" - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "Here's how to perform the "facial first-aid" first thing in the morning: Wet and chill three or four chamomile tea bags, then hold them against the inflamed skin of the face and neck (your neck will want to drink them up). The azulene oil in the tea helps keep the pain and redness down. As a minor bonus, chamomile is believed to have antibacterial, anti-infection properties. SHAVING NICKS AND CUTS ?" - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "Apply a dampened spearmint or chamomile tea bag to each eye. Recline for half an hour, and even if you don't feel rejuvenated, you'll look it. VISION PROBLEMS • Eat Bilberries Hone your vision—particularly your ability to discern objects at night or in the dark—by sampling a few bilberries. Bilberry, a European relative of the North American blueberry, is known to strengthen capillaries and improve blood flow to the eye. If you can't find bilberries at the farmer's market, look for preserves in gourmet shops. Add a smear of jelly to your morning toast and look sharp." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Relax with chamomile tea. This soothing flower has been known since ancient time as a cure for an upset stomach and indigestion. Look for dried chamomile at your local health food store. Steep a heaping teaspoon in hot water for 15 minutes. Then drink a cup between meals three or four times a day. Take the fright out of severe chest pain You suddenly feel excruciating chest pain, and thinking the worst, you race to the emergency room. But in the end, you find out it isn't a heart attack — just a bad case of heartburn." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"Safety Issues: There has been one reported case of a person drinking chamomile tea, having a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), and dying. There have been other cases of people having less severe allergic reactions as well. Although this is a concern, it must be put into context. Thousands of people die every year from allergic reactions to peanuts, shellfish, and other common foods. Quite literally, there is someone, somewhere who is probably allergic to almost any food." - David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes, Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief (Get the book.)

"Peppermint or chamomile tea can help, too, by soothing muscle spasms. But carbonated beverages, caffeinated drinks of all kinds, and decaffeinated coffee may bring on gas pains. Be selective about sweeteners. Sugar-free sweeteners, like sorbitol and mannitol, can give you gas. Sucrose, found naturally in fruits and honey, can also be a problem for some. But for those who can tolerate it, honey may ease constipation and clear up diarrhea associated with IBS. Avoid fluffy foods. A main cause of gas is swallowed air, so go slow on milk shakes, whipped cream, and souffles." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"Herbs: Try drinking peppermint, eucalyptus, and chamomile tea three times a day. Add cayenne to stimulate the circulation, cinnamon for its gentle warming effect, or grated ginger root to induce sweating. Aromatherapy: Steam inhalations can loosen thick mucus. Add 5-10 drops of eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, pine, thyme, or tea tree oil, or a combination of these oils, to a bowl of steaming hot water. Cover your head with a towel, place it over the bowl, and inhale." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"In those cases, we alter from the coffee to chamomile tea enemas, which are soothing and help the body release toxic materials which have built up. We see that type of problem with patients who have been medicated a lot with tranquilizers and antidepressants. The latter are especially toxic. When they have been used a fair amount, the patients suffer a lot as they are released from the body. We have to give these patients chamomile tea enemas, peppermint tea and chamomile tea by mouth, and oatmeal gruel—all are soothing." - Gary Null, Get Healthy Now with Gary Null: A Complete Guide to Prevention, Treatment and Healthy living (Get the book.)

"That's why I prefer peppermint, spearmint or chamomile tea. These herbs freshen the mouth, enhance digestion and reduce gas. If you're consuming a lot of sugar and/or fat, cut back on both. Substitute fresh fruit for sweets, eat vegetables and green salads, and drink eight glasses of water daily to improve your breath. Culinary herbs can also help. Carry dill, fennel or anise seeds with you instead of breath mints. Chew one-half teaspoon of one of the seeds. The volatile oils in these seeds aid digestion and improve breath without the sugars and chemicals found in breath mints." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"Wash with warm Elderflowers or chamomile tea. Aloe Vera juice. Aromatherapy. To inhale or for bath: Lavender essential oil. Enema. Constipation. Injection of warm chamomile tea. Eyes. Impairment of sight possible. For inflamed eyes and lids bathe with warm Elderflowers or chamomile tea. Note. There is always debility and chilliness followed by a throwing out of the skin morbific materials. Diaphoretic drinks are important so that no undue stress is placed on the kidneys. These include teas of Yarrow, Lemon Balm, Lime flowers. Hyssop, Ginger, Elderflowers and Peppermint. Tincture. Echinacea." - Thomas Bartram, Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Guide (Get the book.)

"Herbs: Fenugreek tea (fenugreek steeped in cold water) stops cricket noises and ringing in the ears, while chamomile tea promotes relaxation and may help the patient to sleep. If you suffer from tinnitus, do not take aspirin or aspirin-like herbs, including willow bark, meadowsweet, and wintergreen. High doses of aspirin may cause ringing in the ears. Other herbs, such as cinchona, black haw, and uva ursi, have been linked with tinnitus. 6 As tinnitus tends to be an on-going, chronic problem, it is best managed by consulting a homeopathic practitioner, rather than attempting self-help." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "Fenugreek tea (fenugreek steeped in cold water) stops cricket noises and ringing in the ears. chamomile tea promotes relaxation and may help the patient to sleep. TIP: ADDITIONAL THERAPY Chiropractors, osteopaths, or naturopaths may adjust the head, jaw, and neck to relieve movement restrictions that could affect the inner ear. Craniosacral therapists may gently move the bones of the skull to relieve pressure on the head." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "Herbs: Try drinking peppermint, eucalyptus, and chamomile tea three times a day. You can add cayenne to stimulate the circulation, cinnamon for its gentle warming effect, or grated ginger root to induce sweating. Rub lavender, eucalyptus, thyme, or tea tree essential oils gently on the chest to loosen and shift sticky mucus. Always dilute these essential oils in a carrier oil such as olive oil, apricot oil, or almond oil. Elderflower and elderberry is an effective natural antiviral. Adults can take 10 ml and children 5 ml three times daily." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"A soothing cup of chamomile tea helps reduce anxiety. What's more, the scent of this herb also helps calm your nerves and cheer up your sluggish brain. Lavender. It's hard to focus when you are stressed, but you'll bounce back — bright and energetic — after a relaxing walk beside a fragrant bed of lavender. And for better circulation, soak your feet in a warm bath scented with lavender oil. Ginseng. This ancient herb helps boost energy and concentration, but it grows slowly in your garden." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"When he arrived, his mother sent him to bed with a cup of soothing chamomile tea to calm his fear. cially against certain staph bacteria and Candida albicans. A cup of chamomile tea, probably the most popular herbal tea, made from three or four fresh flowers to a cupful of boiling water, will soothe and calm fevers and colds, headaches, upset stomachs, flatulence and colic, mensttual cramps, pain and swelling caused by arthritis or injury, and diarrhea. It is an excellent children's remedy, gently calming colicky infants and teething babies." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.)

"It has a long history as a herbal tea, taken to alleviate stress and indigestion, and as a gargle for sore throat. chamomile tea was a popular tonic in the Victorian era. Pares used Dried flower heads or the essential oil. Cultivation & harvesting Roman chamomile is commercially cultivated in Europe, the USA and Argentina. The flower heads are harvested and dried, or used as a raw material for the extraction of the essential oil by steam distillation." - Ben-Erik van Wyk, Food Plants of the World: An illustrated guide (Get the book.)

"For a wound poultice, dilute the tea preparation with the same amount of chamomile tea. Daily Dosage: For the treatment of coughs, drink 1 cup of tea, 2 to 3 times daily with honey if desired. literature Hansel R, Keller K, Rimpler H, Schneider G (Hrsg.), Hagers Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 5. Aufl., Bde 4-6 (Drogen), Springer Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 1992-1994. Monkshood Aconitum napellus description Medicinal Parts: Deadly poison. Flower and Fruit: The flowers are 50 to 160 cm long and form violet, bluish, or reddish upright racemes." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"To make chamomile tea, pour about two-thirds of a cup of boiling water over three teaspoons of the dried flower. Let it steep for five to 10 minutes before straining. Bromelain. After analyzing the results of over 200 studies, researchers found this pineapple extract to be a possible ulcer blocker, as well as a first-rate anti-inflammatory and an excellent digestive aid. You can find bromelain supplements at your local pharmacy or health food store. Be sure to follow the dosage instructions closely. Just remember - see your doctor before self-treating an ulcer with herbs. " - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"Allergic conjunctivitis to chamomile tea. Ann Allergy Aug;65(2): 127-32. 1990. Suganda AG, Amoros M, Girre L et al. Inhibitory effects of some crude and semi-purified extracts of indigenous French plants on the multiplication of human herpes virus 1 and poliovirus 2 in cell culture. J Nat Prod; 46(5):626-632. 1983. Szelenyi I et al., Planta Med 35(3):218. 1979. Torrado S; Torrado S; Agis A et al. Effect of dissolution profile and (-)-alpha-bisabolol on the gastrotoxicity of acetylsalicylic acid. Pharmazie Feb;50(2): 141-3. 1995. Vilagines P, Delaveau P & Vilagines R." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.) "Recurrent facial dermatitis from chamomile tea. Contact Dermatitis. Apr;48(4):229. 2003. Safayhi H et al., Chamazulene. an antioxidant-type inhibitor of leukotriene B4 formation. In: PM 60(5):410. 1994. Segal R, Pilote L. Warfarin interaction with Matricaria chamomilla. CMAJ. 174:1281-2. 2006. Schilcher H, (1987) Die Kamille. Handbuch fur Arzte, Apotheker und andere Naturwissenschaftler. Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft, Stuttgart Ammon HPT, Sabieraj J, Kaul R, Kamille - Mechanismus der antiphldgistischen Wirkung von Kamillenextrakten und -inhaltsstoffen. In: DAZ 136(22): 1821-1834." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.) "Contact dermatitis from chamomile tea. Contact Dermatitis Jun;36(6):307. 1997. Rekka EA; Kourounakis AP; Kourounakis PN. Investigation of the effect of chamazulene on lipid peroxidation and free radical processes. Res Commun Mol Pathol Pharmacol Jun;92(3):361-4. 1996. Redaelli C et al., J Chrom. 209:110. 1981. Redaelli C et al., Plant Med 42:288. 1981. Rodriguez-Serna M; Sanchez-Motilla JM; Ramon R; Aliaga A. Allergic and systemic contact dermatitis from Matricaria chamomilla tea. Contact Dermatitis Oct;39(4): 192-3. 1998. Rucker G, Mayer R & Lee KR." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

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