IBS
Try live Acidophilus or Aloe Vera Juice

IMMUNE SYSTEM BOOSTERS
See the following:-
Aloe Vera
Astralagus
CO ENZYME Q10
Cruciferous vegetables
DHA
Echinacea purpure
Garlic
Germanium
GLA
Goldenseal
Honey and Cinnamon
Klamath blue-green algae
Noni plant
Olive leaf
Probiotics
Royal Jelly
Salmon oil
Vitamin A
Zinc
See the following Essential Oils:-

Rosemary
Tea tree

INCONTINENCE
see Clove Essential Oil

Indigestion
see the following:-
Camomile
Honey and Cinnamon
Yarrow

INFLUENZA
See Flu

INOSITOL
Inositol nourishes the brain and helps balance cholesterol levels. It also helps the body break down fats effectively.

IODINE
The thyroid depends upon minerals, especially iodine, to function properly and to secrete adequate amounts of thyroxine and triiodothyronine. These hormones influence metabolic rate and body temperature, as well as regulate protein, fat, and carbohydrate utilization in cells.

Insect Bites
See the following Essential Oils:-
Fennel
Lavender
Lemon
Tee Tree

INSECT REPELLANT
See the following Essential Oils:-
Citronella
Lavendar
Patchouli
Rosemary
Tee Tree

Insomnia
Eat high-carbohydrate foods such as crackers or bread before going to bed to increase the level of seratonin, a hormone known to reduce anxiety

Eat foods that contain tryptophan, such as bananas, yoghurt, tuna and milk, all help to promote sleep.

Avoid the stimulant caffeine, found in coffee, chocolate and green and black tea.

Avoid the following food near to bedtime as they contain tyramine, which increases the brain stimulant norepinephrine - sugar, tomatoes, spinach, potatoes, ham and cheese.

Calcium has a calming effect but be sure not to use calcium lactate if you are allergic to dairy products. Take 1500 - 2000mg daily in divided doses with meals and at bedtime. Take it with magnesium, 1000mg daily, which helps to relax muscles and helps still the brain.

Melatonin, a natural hormone which regulates the body clock. Not available in the UK but can be bought from the States. Take 1.5mg daily, two hours before bedtime.

see Manganese

Take 300-400mg valerian root supplement 30 minutes before bedtime to aid deep sleep.

Camomile, hops, lemon balm, passion flower, catnip and skullcap all promote sleep.

Put a couple of drops of lavender essential oil on your pillow at night and inhale to aid relaxation.

See the following:-
Kava Kava
See the following Essential Oils:-
Camomile
Lavender
Orange
Tangerine
Vetivert

Iodine
An essential nutrient in the production of metabolism-regulating hormones made by the thyroid gland. Good food sources of iodine include sea food, seaweed and sea salt.

IRIDOLOGY
Iridology is the study of the iris, or colored part, of the eye. This structure has detailed fibers and pigmentation that reflects information about our physical and psychological makeup. It identifies inherited dispositions (how our body reacts to our environment and what symptoms are most likely to occur), risks (what areas or organ systems are more likely to have symptoms) and future challenges (where we are likely to have more problems as we age). Iridology helps identify inherited emotional patterns which can create or maintain physical symptoms, as well as identify lessons or challenges and gifts or talents available to us.

IRON
In North America, 58% of the population consume less than the recommended daily amount of iron. Iron deficiency is the single most common nutrient deficiency in the world today. Growing children, females and athletes all have increased need for iron in order to avoid anaemia. Iron is vital to healthy blood and an essential part of the oxygen-carrying haemoglobin of the blood.

IRRITABILITY
- See Vitamins/B vitamins

IRRITABLE BOWEL
- see Hypnosis

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