Beyond Aspirin : Nature's Answer to

Covers: How the COX-2 enzyme creates inflammation in the body; The relationship between COX-2 inflammation and arthritis, specific cancers, and Alzheimer's disease; Herbs and dietary strategies proven to inhibit COX-2 inflammation safely; The dangers of the pharmaceutical 'silver bullet' approach to COX-2 inhibition; Comprehensive scientific support for the herbal strategy; Practical guidelines for personal use.

Introduction

ix

Arthritis---From NSAIDS to the ``Safe Aspirin''

1

(4)

Understanding Inflammation and Balance

5

(16)

COX-2 Extends to the World of Cancer

21

(6)

The Intimacies Between COX-2 and Cancer

27

(10)

A Refocus on the Safety of Celebrex and Vioxx

37

(6)

The Confluence of Science and Traditional Medicine

43

(6)

Green Tea

49

(8)

Chinese Goldthread and Barberry

57

(6)

Holy Basil

63

(6)

Turmeric

69

(10)

Baikal Skullcap

79

(10)

Hu Zhang (Japanese Knotweed)

89

(6)

Rosemary

95

(8)

Ginger

103

(28)

Oregano

131

(10)

Feverfew

141

(6)

Hops

147

(6)

COX-2 Inhibition and Alzheimer's Disease

153

(22)

Free-Radical Damage and Alzheimer's Disease

175

(10)

Other Phytochemical Strategies for Dealing with Brain Plaque & Related COX-2 Inflammation

185

(8)

Omega-3: A Complement to Herbal Inhibition of Inflammatory COX-2

193

(16)

Alternative Delivery Systems of Herbal COX-2 Inhibitors: Transdermal Herbalism & Aromatherapy

209

(18)

Final Considerations: Physical and Metaphysical

227

(14)

Appendix A Historical and Current Ethnobotanical Uses of COX-2 Inhibiting Herbs

241

(12)

Appendix B Recommended Reading

253

(2)

References

255

(54)

Index

309

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Beyond Aspirin : Nature's Answer to Arthritis, Cancer and Alzheimer's Disease

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