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The Complete Home Guide todiHseerabsse, Nsatural Healing, and Nutrition  
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f Treat the nerves. Use chamomile f ower tea.Take f ve drops of lobelia  
leaf tincture at high-stress timesup to ten times a day.Valerian root  
and passionf ower tincture will be invaluable to calm quickly and to  
promote a peaceful, easy sleep. Take one teaspoon of skullcap leaf  
tincture three times a day for three to four months as well.  
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Practice deep breathing.  
Take walks, practice yoga, or dance.  
Use relaxing essential oils in the bath.  
Watch funny, nonserious television programs.  
ear infections  
Common causes of inf ammation and swelling in the ear canal are food  
allergies, especially to dairy products, bacterial invasion of the ear, or a  
buildup of earwax. Ear infections are common in babies and children.  
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Avoid wheat, dairy products, and sugar, if possible, and investigate  
any other food allergies.  
f Ear infections are best dealt with by using Dr. Christopher’s B & B  
ear formula (see chapter 11). This formula helps to clear the actual  
infection as well as the lymphatic system and sinuses. Always warm  
the formula to body temperature before use. Mastoiditis, which is  
caused by an abscess or boil in the middle ear, can also be treated with  
this formula, as can ringing in the ears.  
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Avoid swimming while suffering from an ear infection.  
eczema  
Eczema is a skin condition that may make the skin hot or cold, dry or  
suppurating. Each type must be treated accordingly to its symptoms and,  
depending on its severity, may require more individual and specialized  
help. It can be caused by food allergies and is likely to indicate ineff cient  
digestion, particularly low levels of hydrochloric acid and pepsin, and a  
sluggish liver. Stress will exacerbate the problem, as will a delicate  
nervous system. For more advice, refer to “Dermatitis” and “Psoriasis.”  
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Cold, scaly skin will best be helped by keeping to a diet of slow-  
cooked, warming foods, including grains and root vegetables, with  
additional warming ingredients such as cinnamon.  
Wheat and dairy products are common problem foods, but ensure  
that the soy foods and soy milk you substitute do not cause allergic  
reactions.  
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Drink lots of water daily.  
Foods with oxalic acid can cause disturbances, so be aware of sources  


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