This is a new release of the original 1942 edition.

A Mother's Guide to Self-Reliant Health Care is a must have guide to help mothers help themselves and their families with general health matters and aid recovery in a natural way. This helpful guide is useful for the brand new mother as well as the seasoned mother. Many mothers say, "I wish I would have had this guide when I was a new mother "

In this groundbreaking approach to health, Dr. Doni Wilson shares a simple but powerful insight: stress is at the root of virtually all the disorders we experience. The Stress Remedy reveals how stress of all types from skipping breakfast to coping with a major crisis disrupts the body s synergy. This in turn creates three problem networks adrenal distress, blood sugar imbalance, and a digestive/immune system condition known as leaky gut. These problem networks generate the symptoms that most of us learn to take for granted, including weight gain, fatigue, gas and bloating, joint and head pain, insomnia, frequent colds and infections, acne, PMS, low sex drive, mental fog, anxiety, and depression. Once we understand the types of support our body needs, we can free ourselves from these symptoms, achieve a healthy weight, prevent health conditions, and feel more energized and alive than we ever thought possible. In The Stress Remedy, you will learn: How virtually every health problem you experience can be traced back to the effects of stress on your body. Why missing meals and losing sleep can actually cause you to gain weight. How your body's stress messengers can either disrupt your entire system or create a whole new level of energy and vitality. Why the foods you choose can either boost your mood or send you spiraling into anxiety, fatigue, or depression. How understanding blood-sugar imbalance can free you from weight gain and a host of other symptoms. Why just 5 minutes a day of doing something you love can make a revolutionary difference to your health. In The Stress Remedy, you will learn the true secret to health: how to give your body all the support it needs so that you can achieve all the energy and vitality of which you are capable.

Ever wondered what food would be best for your children when they are coming down with a cold, sore throat, chicken pox or other illness? This exciting book explains how the body fights back, and provides recipe solutions to help defeat the bug or other nasty and aid recovery. Clear text and botanical- style illustrations of ingredients explain the science of the immune response and why certain foods will help children get better quicker. An invaluable cook book marrying science and practicality, this will help all parents who have wondered what to feed their children when they are ill.