The first scientific quick-reference book shares--in clear, everyday language--the most up-to-the-minute, reliable, and accessible information available on more than three hundred herbal medicines. "Each year, more than sixty million Americans use herbal remedies and other types of alternative medical care. In fact, more people seek help from alternative health-care providers than from conventional health-care practitioners..." --Dr. Simeon Margolis The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicines is the first scientific quick-reference book compiled by two trained, experienced clinical pharmacists. In ... View More...
A renowned practitioner of herbal medicine offers a beautiful introduction to adaptogenic herbs, explaining what they are, how they improve your life, and how you can use them for personal wellness. Adaptogenic herbs--like ginseng, cordyceps, and rhodiola--work to counteract the effects of stresses on the body. Used for millennia in Eastern healing, they have now become popular again. Adriana Ayales, owner of Anima Mundi Herbals, shares her in-depth knowledge of these amazing herbs. In addition to a list of complementary herbs that pair wells with adaptogens, Ayales also lists "master herbs" ... View More...
Like Jean Carper's national best-seller, Foods Your Miracle Medicine, this vitally important book offers a dramatic new approach -- one that works naturally, effectively, and with the best possible side effects A wealth of new research from prestigious medical centers around the world shows that food can counteract pain -- even powerful pain. Since no company stands to make lots of money from this news, it has been slow to reach the pubic, and even doctors. As Neal Barnard reveals, these foods not only address painful symptoms, but they can fight underlying sources of pain by reducing damage f... View More...
NYT #1 BESTSELLER -- Nutrition Expert for THE TODAY SHOW -- Joy Bauer shows you how common health concerns can be managed, treated, and sometimes even cured by the foods you eat, based on cutting-edge research and expertise from one of the country's foremost nutritionists. Inside you will find easy-to-follow 4-step food prescriptions, customizable and convenient meal plans, and delicious recipes for your favorite meals and snacks. With Joy's wisdom and practical, medically sound advice, you will learn how to use food as nature's ultimate medicine. - Lower cholesterol - Relieve arthritis - Boo... View More...
Take control of your health and learn how to use herbs safely and effectively to prevent and fight off a wide range of viral infections, including coronaviruses, SARS, influenza, encephalitis, dengue fever, and more. Expert herbalist Stephen Harrod Buhner offers this exhaustive guide to understanding the antiviral properties of dozens of herbs, backed up by the most recent research studies and findings. In addition to in-depth profiles of the herbs, Buhner provides complete, step-by-step instructions for obtaining high-quality herbs and preparing and using customized herbal formulations for st... View More...
The healing powers of favorite foods are leveraged in the recipes and cooking tips in this guide to using food to alleviate serious diseases and common ailments. Fighting colon cancer with cheese, preventing heart disease with green beans and chocolate, and curing urinary tract infections with blueberries are examples of the preventative measures and homemade cures that will help readers slash medical expenses and minimize doctor visits. Shopping advice and menu recommendations are provided that offer healthy, nutritional meals designed for sufferers of specific diseases. View More...
Discover the healing, soothing, and cleaning benefits of apple cider vinegarApple cider vinegar has been used as a natural remedy for thousands of years. This simple yet powerful superfood can help calm anxiety, promote weight-loss, and even deliver as a household disinfectant. Healing with Apple Cider Vinegar will help you achieve wide-ranging benefits.From a nourishing hair mask to a morning energy boost, 115 unique recipes give you the tools needed to support your daily health, improve your self-care routine, and make your home a cleaner, more inviting place.Healing with Apple Cider Vinegar... View More...
What do doctors do when they get sick? The editors of "Prevention Magazine "Health Books asked more than 500 of the nations top specialists to recommend their best doctor-tested and easy-to-follow remedies for 138 illnesses and maladies. This complete, practical guide contains the distilled experience of health professionals who offer more than 2300 accessible healing tips for the most common medical complaints. In this handy reference you will find curative techniques and symptom-relieving treatments for bladder infections, depression, emphysema, headaches, premenstrual syndrome, toothaches, ... View More...
Udo Erasmus presents research on common and lesser-known oils with therapeutic potential: flax, olive, fish, evening primrose, borage, blackcurrent, and snake oil. He exposes the manufacturing processes that turn these healing fats into killing fats, explaining the effects these damaged fats have on human health. View More...
If you went to see your doctor every time you had a health question, you'd be broke. That's where this book comes in handy. The Book of Proven Home Remedies and Natural Healing Secrets will tell you how to combat common health problems, such as insomnia, arthritis, high blood pressure and cholesterol, and even cataracts. In addition, you'll find plenty of practical advice on everyday health matters, too, like how to lose weight, what kind of bottled water is best, how to use and store medicines, and how to choose just the right walking shoe for you.Best of all, you can count on this informatio... View More...
An authoritative, approachable, and illustrated guide to the latest trend in wellness: CBD. This is your essential reference to hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis that boasts powerful medicinal properties for physical and mental ailments. It breaks down fact from fiction and provides practical, easy-to-understand information on CBD's benefits. In a comprehensive introduction to CBD, you will learn the history of the cannabis plant; how hemp cannabis differs from marijuana; how to buy, store, and employ CBD oil safely (including dosages); and what fede... View More...
An authoritative, approachable, and illustrated guide to the latest trend in wellness: CBD. This is your essential reference to hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis that boasts powerful medicinal properties for physical and mental ailments. It breaks down fact from fiction and provides practical, easy-to-understand information on CBD's benefits. In a comprehensive introduction to CBD, you will learn the history of the cannabis plant; how hemp cannabis differs from marijuana; how to buy, store, and employ CBD oil safely (including dosages); and what fede... View More...
Organized alphabetically by disorder, this convenient reference clearly describes all you need to know about homeopathy and the treatment of numerous disorders. For each condition, many possible remedies are suggested so you can find the one that most accurately fits your symptoms. From food poisoning to varicose veins, this book provides detailed homeopathic solutions for a wide range of ailments. View More...
This introductory guide to aromatherapy explains: what aromatherapy is; what its origins are; what essential oils are; how to use oils for health, beauty and relaxation; and how to find a practitioner. View More...
