CONTENTS Section One: Kitchen Medicine Week One: Life Science 1 The Meaning of Eating 1 The How of Eating 2 Food – Potent Medicine 3 Supermarket Shopping for Real Food 4 Seasonal Eating 5 Preparing Real Foods 7 Juicing 7 Whole Grains 8 Milk 9 Water 9 Sugar 11 Preventive Medicine 12 Art of Medicine 13 Mechanics of Medicine 14 Art of Family Health Care 14 Beauty of Preventive Medicine 15 Applied Learning Project - Creating a Real Food Pantry 17 Naturally Healthy Pantry 24 Week Two: Kitchen Medicine, Food Nourishment 26 Carbohydrates 26 Glycemic Index 31 Protein 33 Fats 36 Naturally Healthy Daily Food Exchange System 41 Applied Learning Project – Menu Creation 48 Week Three: Body Metabolism and Diet 49 Weighty Issues 51 Nutritional Supplements for Weight Loss 53 Real Weight Loss for Real Life by Vickilynn Haycraft 56 Daily Journal 60 Real Food, Real Light 62 Black Bean and Salsa Bread 62 Caraway Cabbage and Tofu 63 Chicken Barley Stew 63 Chicken Paprikash 64 Creamy Crockpot Potato Soup 64 Soft Crockpot Stuffing 65 Crustless Spinach Quiche 66 Easy Wholewheat Applesauce Cake 66 Fabulous Baked Salmon 67 Fiesta Vegetarian Cabbage Casserole 68 Hot and Sour Soup 69 Lentil Barley Stew 70 Lentil Burgers 71 Lentil Potato Burgers 72 Light Lentil Spinach Sandwich Bread 73 Low Fat Lentil Soup 73 Meaty Crockpot Soup 74 Oven Baked Chinese Rice 74 Oven Fried Chicken 75 Parmesan Portobello Bites 76 Pear-Peach Crumble 76 Selma’s Rich Chocolate Brownie Cake 77 Simple Spinach Dip 78 Strawberry Muffins 78 Sweet and Sour Tofu 79 Unbelievably Simple Black Bean Chip Dip 79 Vegetable Egg Roll Filling 80 Veggie Cabbage Soup with Lentils 80 Vickilynn’s Black Bean Burgers (Spicy) 81 Vickilynn’s Tried and True Mini Pizza Crusts 82 Whole Grain Egg Roll Wrappers 82 Whole Wheat Danish 84 Whole Grain Fat Free Banana Bread 85 Applied Learning Project – Weight Loss Menu Creation 86 Week Four: Optimum Daily Nutrient Intake- Vitamins 87 RONI Self-Testing Questionnaire 88 Vitamin A 89 Beta-Carotene 90 Vitamin D 91 Vitamin E 92 Vitamin K 94 Vitamin C 96 Vitamin B12 98 Folic Acid 100 Niacin 101 Vitamin B6 103 Riboflavin, B2 104 Thiamin, B1 106 Raw Foods Diets 109 Food Combining 113 Vegetarianism 113 Applied Learning Project: Menu Creation 116 Week Five: Optimum Daily Nutrient Intake – Minerals 117 Boron 117 Calcium 118 Chromium 120 Copper 121 Iodine 122 Iron 123 Magnesium 125 Manganese 127 Phosphorus 127 Potassium 129 Selenium 130 Sodium 132 Zinc 134 Household Health 137 Personal Hygiene 137 Home Hygiene 138 Public Hygiene Principles 141 Public Hygiene at Work 142 Applied Learning Project: Family’s Vitamin/Mineral Supplements 143 Section One Exam 144 Week Six: Nourishing the Body of Christ, The Heart of Hospitality 145 The Hospitable Home by Rebecca Berry 145 Opening Doors to New Relationships 146 Being Hospitable… Even When Life is Challenging 147 Your Dinner Party by Rebecca Berry 149 Succulent Sirloin Tip Roast 150 Roasted Red Potatoes 150 Company’s Coming Carrots 150 Cranberry, Apple, Strawberry Salad 150 Peanut Butter Pie 151 Celebrating the Lord’s Day by Rebecca Berry 151 Friday Night Dinner 152 A Sweetheart of a Dinner 153 Fire-Roasted Tomato-Basil Soup 154 Italian Tomatoes and Onions 155 Pasta con Pollo al Sugo Bianco 155 Baby Greens 155 Summer Barbeque 156 Texas Taters 156 Beef Brisket 157 German Potato Salad 157 Whole Wheat Rolls 157 Cucumber/Tomato Mix 158 Here Comes the Big Family for Dinner 159 Applied Learning Project – Naturally Healthy Menu Planning 160 Rosie’s Eggs Mexicana 160 Cheese Toast 160 Chicken Sandwiches 161 Noodles Marmaduke 161 Mexican Macaroni Cheese 161 Baked Potato Bar 162 Baked Potato Soup 162 Melon Salad 162 Bean Burritos 163 Chicken Quesadillas 163 Easy Barbeque Crockpot Chicken 163 Baked Cheese Grits 163 Baked Squash 164 Baked Brown Rice 164 Black-eyed Pea Gumbeaux 164 Orange and Avocado Salad 164 Rosemary Potatoes 165 Fresh Asparagus with Tangy Lemon Sauce 165 Asparagus Souffle 165 Artichokes with Balsamic Vinegar 165 Hash Brown Casserole 166 Cheese-ey Potatoes 166 Mock Caesar Salad 167 Easy Garlic Butter 167 Beef Brisket 167 Chicken Fajitas 167 Keith Parker’s Guacamole 168 Beef and Bean Enchiladas 168 Chicken Enchiladas 169 Tortilla Pie 169 Carne Guisada 170 Pollo Salsa Verde 170 Chicken Mediterranean 170 Beef (and Vegetables) Casserole 171 Beef Rigatoni 171 Baked Ziti 171 Italian Chicken 172 Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta 172 Chicken Spaghetti 172 Fire-Roasted Tortilla Soup 172 Italian Tomato Salad 173 Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts 173 Parmesan Chicken Linguini 173 Pollo Milanese 174 Section Two: Plant Medicine Week Seven: Pharmacognosy and Herbal Therapeutics 175 What is Pharmacognosy 175 Herbal Therapeutics, How does our body interact with, distribute & metabolize herbs 175 Remedy Absorption 175 What Factors Influence GI absorption of Herbal medicines 177 Remedy Metabolism 179 Remedy Excretion 179 Tissue Sensitivity 180 Herbal Medicines Effective? 181 Therapeutic Considerations When Using Herbal Medicines 182 Contraindications 182 Reliable Safety Information 182 Herbs & Side Effects? 182 “Dangerous” Herbs 183 Individual Reactions 183 Therapeutic Dosages 184 Herbs and Pregnancy 184 Herbs Considered Safe Even in First Trimester 185 Herbs in Action: Let’s Make a Water Infusion! 187 Week Eight: Therapeutic Classifications 191 Herbs in Each Classification Category 191 Abortifacient 191 Allopathic 191 Alterative 192 Analgesic 192 Anodyne 192 Anti-androgenic 192 Anti-anxiety 192 Antibiotic/Antibacterial 192 Anti-convulsant 193 Anti-depressant 193 Anti-edematous 193 Anti-emetic 193 Anti-exudative 193 Antifungal 193 Anti-gonadotropic 194 Anti-hemorrhagic 194 Anti-hepatoxic/Hepatoprotective 194 Anti-hypertensive 194 Anti-inflammatory 194 Anti-irritant 194 Antimicrobial 195 Anti-mutagen 195 Anti-mutagenic 195 Antinomy 195 Antioxidants 195 Antiphlogistics 195 Anti-pyretics 196 Antirheumatics 196 Antiscrophulous 196 Antiscorbutics 196 Antiseptics 196 Antispasmodics 196 Antithyrotropic 197 Antitussives 197 Aphrodisiac 197 Aperient 197 Appetite Stimulant 197 Aromatic 197 Astringents 197 Arrhythmia, stabilizes 198 Bathmotropic, Negatively 198 Biliary Tonifier 198 Bitter 198 Blood Sugar Regulation 198 Blood Supply, Increase 198 Bronchial Secretion, Increased 199 Bronchial Secretion, Reduced 199 Bronchoantispasmodic 199 Bronchodilator 199 Callous Formation 199 Cardiac Tonic 199 Carminative 199 Catalase 199 Cathartic 199 CNS Depressant 199 CNS Paralysis 199 CNS Stimulant 200 Cholagogue 200 Cholecystokinetic 200 Cholesterol, Lowering 200 Cholerectic 200 Chronic 200 Chronotropic, Negatively 200 Chronotropic, Positively 200 Circulatory Stimulant 200 Coronary Artery Flow, Increases 201 Constipating 201 Coronary Dilator 201 Corpus Luteum-Like Effects 201 Cytostatic 201 Cytotoxic 201 Demulcent 201 Deobstruants 201 Deodorants 201 Depurants 201 Detergent 201 Diaphoretic 201 Diuretic 201 Dromotropic, Positively 202 Electrolyte Reaction on Capillary Wall 202 Emetic 202 Emmenagogue 202 Emollient 203 Endurance, Increased 203 Estrogen Receptor Site Binding 203 Expectorant 203 Febrifuge 203 Fibrinolytic Activity, Increasing 203 Free Radical 203 Gastric Juices, Stimulates 203 Gastric Ulcers, Accelerates Healing of 203 Glutathione 203 Glycogenolytic 203 Granulatory 203 Glycine, Antagonist 204 Heart Muscle Stimulant 204 Hemostatic 204 Hemostyptic 204 Hepatic 204 Hepatoprotective 204 Hydrogogue 204 Hyperemic 204 Hypnotic 204 Hypotensive 204 Immunomodulation 204 Inotropic, Positively 204 In vitro 205 In vivo 205 Kaliuretic 205 Laxative 205 Leucocyte, Increase 205 Lipid Lowering 205 Lipolytic 205 Liver restoratives 205 Luteinizing Hormone Suppression 205 Lymphocyte, Increase 205 MAO Inhibitor 206 Mild laxative 206 Mitosis Inhibitor 206 Motility, Inhibiting 206 Motility, Stimulating 206 Mucociliary Activity, Increased 206 Mucous Membrane Irritant 206 Mucarine-Like 206 Musculotropic 206 Mydriatic 206 Myocardial Circulation, Increased 207 Narcotic 207 Natriuretic 207 Nerve Damaging 207 Nervine 207 Neuro-Sedative 207 Nutritive 207 Oral Pharyngeal, Anti-Irritant 207 Oxytocin 207 PAF Antagonist 207 Pancreatic Exocrine Secretion, Stimulates 207 Papaverine-like 207 Parasympatholytic 207 Peristalsis, Regulation of 208 Phagocytosis, Stimulates 208 Phototoxic 208 Platelet Aggregation, Inhibits 208 Prolactin level, Decreases 208 Prostaglandins, 208 Prostaglandin synthesis, Inhibits 208 Prothrombin time, Increases 208 Pruritis 208 Purgatives 208 Pyretic 208 Salivation, Increases 208 Secretolytic 209 Secretomotory 209 Sedative 209 Skin Irritation, Decreases 209 Skin Irritation, Increases 209 Skin Metabolism, Stimulates 209 Soporific 209 Spasmolytic 209 Spleen Cell Increases 210 Stimulant 210 Sudorifics 210 Superoxide Dismutase 210 Sympathomimetic 210 T-Cell Production 210 Temperature Elevation 210 Terotogenic Effects 210 Thrombocyte Aggregation, Inhibits 210 Tonic 210 Tonus, Increase 210 Tyrosynase Inhibiting 210 Urinary Antiseptic 210 Urinary Flow, Increases 210 Uterine Contractions, Stimulates 210 Uterine Tonifier 210 Vasodilator 210 Venous Pressure, Lowers 210 Vulnerary 210 Herbs in Action: Let’s Make a Decoction 215 Week Nine: Plant Gums and Mucilages 217 Materia Medica: 217 Coltsfoot 217 Comfrey 218 Kelp 218 Marshmallow 218 Plantain 219 Psyllium seed, Black 219 Psyllium seed, Blonde 219 Herbs in Action: Let’s Make Salves and Oils! 222 Week Ten: Immune Stimulating Polysaccharides 225 Materia Medica 225 Aloe 225 Astragalus 226 Chlorella 226 Echinacea purpurea 227 Eleutherococcus senticosis (Siberian Ginseng) 227 Reishi 228 Shiitake 228 Herbs in Action: Let’s Make a Tincture! 230 Week Eleven: Glycosides: Anthraquinones 233 What are Glycosides? 233 Anthraquinones and the Intestines 233 Mechanisms of Action 233 Pharmacologic Considerations 234 Mediating Components 234 Adverse Long-Term Effects 234 When Not to Use Anthraquinones 235 Reasons for Long-Term Use 235 Materia Medica 235 Aloe 235 Buckthorn bark 235 Cascara sagrada bark 236 Rhubarb root 236 Senna pods and leaves 237 Herbs in Action: Let’s Take an Herb Capsule! 240 Herbs in Action: Let’s Make an Herbal Lotion! 241 Week Twelve: Alcohol Glycosides and Pain Relief 243 Herbal Indications for Salicin-Containing Herbs 243 Salicin-Acetylsalicylic Acid Comparison for Pain Relief 243 Salicylates and their Anti-inflammatory Effects 243 Adverse Effects 244 Materia Medica 244 Meadowsweet 244 Aspen or Poplar 244 Sweet Birch 245 White Willow Bark 245 Herbs in Action: Let’s Make an Herbal Syrup! 247 Week Thirteen: Aldehydes and Cardioactive Glycosides 249 Avoiding Toxicity When Taking Cardioglycoside Pharmaceuticals 250 Cardiac Glycosides in Our Own Body? 250 No Materia Medica given as Cardioactive Glycosides are not for Home Use 250 Herbs in Action: Let’s Make an Onion Poultice! 252 Herbs in Action: Let’s Make a Field Poultice! 252 Herbs in Action: Let’s Make a Fomentation! 253 Week Fourteen: Cyanophose (Cyanogenic) Glycosides 257 How is Hydrogen Cyanide Toxic? 257 How to Safely Use Herbs with Cyanogenic Constituents 257 Materia Medica 258 Hydrangea 258 Loquat 258 Peach 259 Wild Cherry 259 Isothyanocate Glycosides 259 Herbs in Action: Let’s Make a Glycerite! 262 Week Fifteen: Phenols 265 When Phenols and Glycosides are Together – Flavonoids 265 Phenylpropanoids 266 Tannins 267 Quinones 267 Materia Medica 268 Agrimony 268 Alum root 268 Angelica 268 Bayberry 269 Bilberry 269 Black Haw 269 Boneset 270 Buchu 270 Bugleweed 270 Cat’s Claw 271 Chamomile 271 Cloves 272 Echinacea 272 Elderberry 272 Eucalytus 273 Galangal 273 Ginkgo 273 Gotu Kola 274 Grapeseed 274 Guarana 274 Hawthorn 275 Heart’s Ease 275 Horseradish 275 Horsetail 276 Khella 276 Kudzu 276 Licorice 277 Linden 277 Lungwort 278 Mate 278 Meadowsweet 278 Milk Thistle 279 Oak, White 279 Nettle 279 Passionflower 280 Potentilla 280 Raspberry 280 Sheep Sorrel 281 Silk Tree 281 Skullcap 281 Spanish Chestnut 281 St. John’s wort 282 Tea 282 Uva Ursi 283 White Willow Bark 283 Witch Hazel 283 Yarrow 284 Yellow Dock 284 Yerba Santa 284 Herbs in Action: Let’s Irrigate the Bottom! 287 Herbs in Action: Let’s Make a Private Wash! 288 Week Sixteen: Acids 289 Fatty Acids 289 What Happens in Hydrogenation? 289 The Omega Numbering System 289 The Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (PUFA) Question 290 Why are Essential Fatty Acids Essential? 290 Three Reasons for EFA Consumption in Diet 291 The Delta (D)-6-Desaturease (D-6-D) Gatekeeper Role 291 Prostaglandins Formed from Three EFAs 291 Formic Acid 292 Acetic Acid 292 Oxalic Acid 292 Succinic Acid 292 Tartaric Acid 292 Citric Acid 292 Benzoic Acid 293 Materia Medica 293 Benzoin 293 Borage 293 Castor Oil 294 Cranberry 294 Dandelion 294 Evening Primrose 295 Flaxseed (Linseed) 295 Gymnema 296 Lecithin 296 Perilla 296 Pumpkin 297 Saw Palmetto 297 Safflower 297 Soy 298 Herbs in Action: Let’s Make an Herb Bolus (Suppository) 300 Week Seventeen: Volatile Oils and Terpenoids 303 Monoterpenoids 303 Sesquiterpenoids 304 Diterpenoids 304 Triterpenoid Saponins (Sapogenins) 304 Steroid Saponins 304 Cardenolides and Bufenolides 304 Phytosterols 304 Curcurbitacins 305 Nortriterpenoids 305 Carotenoids 305 Therapeutic Uses for Volatile Oils 305 Materia Medica 306 Allspice 306 Anise 306 Basil 307 Bay 307 Beth Root 307 Bitter Melon 308 Black Cohosh 308 Blue Flag 309 Butcher’s Broom 309 Calendula 309 Capsicum 310 Caraway 310 Cardamom 311 Catnip 311 Chaste Tree Fruit 311 Chickweed 312 Cinnamon 312 Clary 312 Cloves 313 Culver’s Root 313 Damiana 314 Devil’s Claw 314 Dong Quai 314 Elecampane 315 Eucalyptus 315 Eyebright 316 False Unicorn 316 Fennel 317 Fenugreek 317 Feverfew 318 Garlic 318 Ginger 319 Ginseng, Panax 319 Goldenrod 320 Guggal 320 Hops 321 Horehound 321 Horse Chestnut 321 Hyssop 322 Juniper 322 Kava-Kava 322 Lavender 323 Lemon Balm 323 Lemongrass 324 Licorice 324 Lovage 325 Mistletoe 325 Mugwort 326 Mullein 326 Myrrh 326 Neem 327 Oats 327 Pau d’Arco 327 Pennyroyal 328 Peppermint 328 Pokeweed 329 Pygeum 329 Rosemary 329 Sage 330 Shisandra 330 Senega 331 Siberian Ginseng 331 Thyme 332 Turmeric 332 Valerian 333 Wild Yam 333 Herbs in Action: Let’s Make an Herbal Bath! 338 Bath Salts 341 Bath Socks 342 Week Eighteen: Alkaloids 343 Pyrrolidine 344 Pyridine or piperidine 344 Pyrrolizidine 344 Betalain 344 Indole 344 Quinolone 344 Isoquinolone 344 Benzyl Isoquinolone 345 Phthalideisoquinolone 345 Protropines 345 Protoberberines 345 Morphine 345 Ipecac 345 Purine 345 Terpenoid 345 Materia Medica 345 Aconite 345 Bayberry 345 Black Pepper 346 Bloodroot 346 Blue Cohosh 346 Boldo 347 Broom 347 Cat’s Claw 348 Celandine 348 Centaury 348 Coltsfoot 349 Comfrey 349 Ephedra 350 Fumitory 350 Goldenseal 351 Lobelia 351 Motherwort 352 Oregon Grape root 352 Rue 352 Yohimbe 353 Herbs in Action: Let’s Make Herb Jello! 355 Section Two Exam 357 Section Three: Family Medicine Week Nineteen: Pediatric Compendium and Mommy Diagnostics 359 Aloe 359 Anise 360 Astragalus 360 Barberry 360 Benzoin 360 Bilberry 361 Black Haw 361 Boneset 361 Burdock 361 Calendula 361 Catnip 362 Chamomile 362 Cinnamon 362 Cleavers 363 Clove Oil 363 Comfrey 363 Echinacea 363 Elder flower 364 Elecampane 364 Eucalyptus Oil 364 Evening Primrose Oil 364 Eyebright 364 Fennel 365 Flaxseed 365 Garlic 365 Ginger 366 Goldenseal 366 Hops 366 Horse Chestnut 366 Hyssop 366 Iceland Moss 367 Ivy Leaf 367 Juniper Berries 367 Lavender 367 Lemon Balm 367 Lemongrass 367 Licorice Root 367 Linden Flower 367 Lobelia 367 Marshmallow 368 Meadowsweet 369 Mint, Peppermint and Spearmint 369 Mullein 369 Myrrh 370 Nettle 370 Oatstraw 370 Oregon Grape 370 Passion Flower 370 Plantain 371 Red Root 371 Sage 371 Slippery Elm 371 St. John’s wort 372 Sundew 372 Tea 372 Thyme 372 Turkey Rhubarb 373 Uva Ursi 373 Valerian 373 Yarrow 373 Mommy Diagnostics 374 Developing Good Diagnostic Skills 374 Seeking Wise Counsel 376 The Ladder Approach to Health 378 Heritage of a Complete Health History 379 Building the Family Health History Project 382 Creating Healthy Cells 383 Five Dietary Components for a Healthy Child 383 Immunosupport 384 Individualized Food Introduction 384 Daily Nutritional Supplements 385 Mommy Diagnostics Illness Record Form 387 Fever 388 Fever Management 389 Respiratory Illness 390 Fever Patterns 391 Mucous Messages 392 Cough Clues 392 Measures to Loosen a Cough 393 Ear Infections 394 Sinus Infections 396 Pharyngitis or Tonsillitis 397 Gastrointestinal Difficulties 398 Constipation 398 Diarrhea 398 Nausea and Vomiting 399 Bites, Burns and Stings 401 Bruises 401 Broken Bones 401 Allergic Reactions 402 Urinary Support 403 Week Twenty: The Musculoskeletal System 405 Botanical Protocols Fibromyalgia 406 Gout 408 Osteoarthritis 410 Osteoporosis 414 Rheumatoid Arthritis 418 Case Study 424 Week Twenty-One: The Nervous System 425 Botanical Protocols Anxiety and Panic Disorders 426 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 429 Autism 432 Depression 433 Insomnia 436 Case Study 438 Week Twenty-Two: The Endocrine System 439 Hormones of the Endocrine System 439 Pituitary Hormones and the Organs They Target 439 Botanical Protocols Adrenals 441 Naturally Healthy Stress Management and Adrenal Support 442 Deep Breathing Technique 443 Progressive Relaxation 444 Pancreas 448 Diabetes 448 Hypoglycemia 448 Pituitary 449 Thyroid 450 Hyperthyroidism 451 Hypothyroidism 453 Case Study 456 Week Twenty-Three: The Circulatory System 457 Some Heart Physiology 457 General Cardiovascular Complaints 458 Cardiovascular Risk Factors 458 Classes of Blood Cells Chart 460 Blood, Plasma, and Serum Values Chart 461 Conversion Factors of Biochemical Components of Blood Chart 463 Botanical Protocols Anemia 464 Early Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disease 468 Coronary Artery Disease 468 Angina 468 Congestive Heart Failure 469 Hypertension 470 How to Keep Your Heart by Dr. Michael Jacobson 472 Case Study 476 Week Twenty-Four: The Immune (Lymphatic) System 477 Immunizations: The Naturally Healthy Approach 478 Vaccine Origins 480 Hepatitis B Vaccine 484 Polio Vaccine 487 Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccines 490 Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Vaccine 503 Measles, Mumps and Rubella 505 Immune Support 515 Seven Natural Therapies Guaranteed to Improve Your Health Potential 516 The Health Value of Love 517 Botanical Protocol for the Immune System 518 Specific Herbs for the Immune System 520 Case Study 526 Week Twenty-Five: The Digestive System 527 Botanical Protocols Anorexia (Loss of Appetite) 528 Herbal Bitters 528 Herbal Cholagogues 529 Dyspepsia, Bloating, Indigestion and Flatulence 530 Herbal Carminatives 530 Useful Formulations 531 Decreased Digestive Juices 532 Gallstones 533 Gastritis 537 Gastroenteritis (Stomach Bug) 538 Heartburn 541 Liver Disease 542 Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy 545 Peptic Ulcer – Duodenal and Gastric 547 Case Study 551 Week Twenty-Six: The Respiratory System 553 General Respiratory Care 553 Evaluating Conditions to Choose a Botanical Protocol 554 A Few Good Respiratory Herbs 555 Cough Formulas 556 Asthma and Allergies 558 Bacterial Sinusitis 563 Influenza (Flu) 565 Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection) 567 Parainfluenza Virus (commonly causes “Croup”) 570 Pneumonia 572 Streptococcal Pharyngitis (Strep Throat) 575 Upper Respiratory Infection (Common Cold) 577 Viral Pharyngitis 579 Case Study 580 Week Twenty-Seven: The Urinary System 581 A Few Good Herbs for the Urinary System 581 Botanical Protocols Bedwetting 583 Cystitis (Urinary Tract Infection 584 Incontinence 587 Kidney Stones 588 Case Study 591 Week Twenty-Eight: The Reproductive System- Women’s Health 593 Women’s Health Compendium – Creating a Protocol 593 Women’s Materia Medica 594 Anise 594 Barberry 594 Beth Root 595 Bilberry 595 Bitter Melon 595 Black Cohosh 596 Black Haw 597 Bloodroot 597 Blue Cohosh 597 Borage 598 Butcher’s Broom 598 Calendula 599 Castor Oil 599 Chaste Tree Fruit 600 Cranberry 600 Dandelion 601 Dong Quai 601 Eleutherococcus 602 Evening Primrose Oil 602 False Unicorn 603 Fenugreek 603 Flaxseed 604 Ginger 604 Ginseng, Panax 605 Goldenseal 605 Gotu Kola 606 Guggal 607 Gymnema 607 Horse Chestnut 608 Juniper 608 Kava-Kava 609 Khella 609 Lecithin 610 Lemon Balm 610 Meadowsweet 611 Motherwort 611 Neem 612 Oregon Grape 612 Pau d’Arco 612 Pennyroyal Peppermint 613 Perilla 614 Pokeweed 614 Raspberry 615 Sage 615 Saw Palmetto 616 Soy 616 St. John’s wort 617 Turmeric 617 Uva Ursi 618 Valerian 618 Wild Yam 619 Witch Hazel 620 Yarrow 621 Yellow Dock 621 Case Study 622 Week Twenty-Nine: The Reproductive System – Men’s Health Compendium 623 Men’s Materia Medica Chaste Tree Fruit 624 Damiana 624 Eleutherococcus 625 Evening Primrose Oil 625 Garlic 625 Ginkgo 626 Ginseng, Panax 627 Goldenrod 627 Gotu Kola 628 Hawthorn 628 Hydrangea 629 Horsetail 629 Nettle 629 Oats 630 Pumpkin 630 Pygeum (Pine Bark) 631 Saw Palmetto 631 Yohimbe 631 Manly Formulas 632 Case Study 633 Week Thirty: The Skin 635 Nurturing Our Skin 635 A Few Good Herbs for the Skin 636 Botanical Protocols Bedsores 637 Bites and Stings 637 Burns 638 Contact Dermatitis (Poison Oak, Ivy, Sumac, Mango Tree) 639 Diaper Rash 640 Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis, and Psoriasis 642 Fungal Infections and Infestations 646 Impetigo (Bacterial Skin Infections) 647 Herpes Simplex 648 Herpes Zoster/Shingles 650 Rosacea 651 Seborrheic Dermatitis/Cradle Cap, associated Dandruff 653 Case Study 654 Week Thirty-One: Family Evaluation 655 Evaluating Family Nutritional Needs 655 Dietary Analysis 655 Dietary Analysis Form 656 Red Flags Related to Diet and Nutrition 657 Whole Foods for Whole Health 658 The Dietary Plan 659 Health Analysis Survey 660 Evaluating Health Concerns and Nutritional Needs 662 Section Three Exam: Complete Case Study Evaluation 664 Section Four: Garden Medicine Week Thirty-Two: Herb Garden Planning and Design 665 Cultivate Health in the Garden 665 Project: Your Own Herb Garden Design 668 Week Thirty-Three: Soil Preparation and Plant Propagation 669 Soil Preparation 669 Soil Testing 669 Tilling the Soil 670 Soil Amendments 670 Project: The Shade Garden 672 Week Thirty-Four: Herb Garden Maintenance and Organic Pest Control 673 Mulches for the Landscape 673 Mulching Materials 674 Appraising Your Garden Maintenance 675 Landscape Sustainability 676 Project: Garden Tools and Pest Control 682 Week Thirty-Five: Herb Harvest and Storage 683 Growing Herbs 683 Project: Making Your Own Herbal Medicine Formulas 692 Week Thirty-Six: Continuing Your Learning and the Final Exam 693 Utilizing Herbal Texts 693 Researching Safety and Toxicity Concerns 695 Schools for Advanced Study 700 Naturally Healthy Family Herbalist Final Examination 702 Appendix One: The Meaning of the Lord’s Supper 705 Appendix Two: Modules #’s 9 and 10 from Exploring Creation w/General Science (Reprinted with permission from Dr. Jay Wile of Apologia Educational Ministries) 707-756.