Basic Home Remedies explains how common, everyday foods, including whole grains, beans, vegetables from land and sea, fruits, seeds, and nuts, seasonings and condiments, and other plant-based food can help relieve common symptoms such as fever, cough, inflammation, fatigue, weakness, tension, and menstrual irregularities, as well as more serious chronic conditions such as heart disease, tumors, diabetes, and arthritis.The information presented in this book represents the most up-to-date application of macrobiotic healthcare and healing. The 75 home cares in this guide include: -Brown Rice/Miso Plaster for simple burns and cuts-Ginger Compress to activate blood circulation, relieve aches and pains, and disperse stagnation and blockages-Shiitake Mushroom Tea to reduce fever, help dissolve deposits of animal protein and fat, and relax a tense condition-Sweet Vegetable Drink for mood swings and low blood sugar-Sesame-Ginger Oil Rub for pain in the muscles and jointsBettina Zumdick, Alex Jack, and Edward Esko are macrobiotic teachers, counselors, and directors of Planetary Health Inc.. Visit their websites: www.macrobioticwellnessretreat.com and www.macrobioticsummerconference.com