This accessibly written book examines the most commonly taken dietary supplements, exploring what they are and what they're purported to do, and summarizing key research findings regarding their potential health benefits and risks. Today, more than 50 percent of Americans take at least one type of dietary supplement regularly. But do these products actually work? How are they regulated? Are there any potential health risks? Dietary Supplements: Fact versus Fiction examines the most commonly used non-nutrient supplements (those that are neither vitamins nor minerals and not essential for human health). Using a standardized structure, each entry discusses a particular supplement's origins, purported benefits, potential risks, and common dosage. Summaries of key research studies are included to help readers make informed decisions about supplements' usefulness. Introductory materials give readers a foundational understanding of how supplements are regulated and labeled and offer practical information about how to read a Supplement Facts panel. For those interested in supplements for a particular health complaint (such as fatigue or pain), a topic finder has also been included. Provides unbiased, evidence-based information to help readers make their own decisions about supplementation Summarizes and contextualizes key research findings in easy-to-understand language Uses a standardized structure and topic finder to make it easy for readers to find the exact information they're looking for Offers practical information on how to read and understand the Supplement Facts panel found on all dietary supplements

***This paperback edition has a new introduction by the author and updated content.
This is the first volume of North Atlantic Books' updated paperback edition of Dale Pendell's "Pharmako" trilogy, an encyclopedic study of the history and uses of psychoactive plants and related synthetics first published between 1995 and 2005. The books form an interrelated suite of works that provide the reader with a unique, reliable, and often personal immersion in this medically, culturally, and spiritually fascinating subject. All three books are beautifully designed and illustrated, and are written with unparalleled authority, erudition, playfulness, and range.
"Pharmako/Poeia: Plant Powers, Poisons, and Herbcraft "includes a new introduction by the author and as in previous editions focuses on familiar psychoactive plant-derived substances and related synthetics, ranging from the licit (tobacco, alcohol) to the illicit (cannabis, opium) and the exotic (absinthe, salvia divinorum, nitrous oxide). Each substance is explored in detail, not only with information on its history, pharmacology, preparation, and cultural and esoteric correspondences, but also the subtleties of each plant's effect on consciousness in a way that only poets can do. The whole concoction is sprinkled with abundant quotations from famous writers, creating a literary brew as intoxicating as its subject.
The "Pharmako" series is continued in "Pharmako/Dynamis" (focusing on stimulants and empathogens) and "Pharmako/Gnosis "(which addresses psychedelics and shamanic plants).

The flora of Iraq is particularly rich and diverse, owing to the country's diverse habitats of deserts, plains and mountains. The inspiration for this book was the work of the Iraqi herbalist, Abdul Jaleel Ibrahim Al-Quragheely, who documented the country's flora and its uses in ethnobotanical medicine. He opened a local practice in 1990 and dispensed herbal medicines for six years when communities were most in need. A Herbal of Iraq describes 50 plants and their uses in traditional herbal medicine in the region. In addition to the wealth of information it contains, this dual language English-Arabic herbal is illustrated richly throughout with archival and contemporary botanical art.

In the tradition of the bestselling Alchemy of Herbs, The Complete Guide to Adaptogens details the benefits of twenty-four adaptogenic herbs, and includes more than seventy-five recipes that target specific wellness categories such as sleep, mental focus, beauty-and more! Adaptogens are a unique class of herbs that greatly improve your body's reaction to emotional and physical stress, while also increasing your energy, stamina, endurance, and mental clarity. Recent studies support what practitioners of Indian Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine have known for centuries-these herbs such as Rhodiola, ginseng, licorice, and more, have many heath and wellness benefits and are safe for long-term use. Whether you're interested in honing your mental abilities to a razor-sharp level, want to boost your athleticism, or are looking for ways to elevate your healthy lifestyle, adaptogens have so much to offer for everyday well-being. In The Complete Guide to Adaptagens, you'll learn about the numerous benefits of twenty-four popular adaptogenic herbs, including Rhodiola, Ashwagandha, Maca, He Shou Wu, and Holy Basil. You'll also find more than seventy-five easy recipes for potions and remedies to improve sleep, mood, mental focus, immune function, stamina, as well as general wellness and beauty. These all-natural, safe remedies fight the effects of chronic stress, while restoring your body's balance, health, and vitality.

"A unique mix of knowledge and wisdom, respect and irreverence" - Bruce Parry This book has been written for anyone who has heard the whispers of the wild and has been stirred to know more, for those with a political conscience and for lovers of the outdoors. Whether you are new to the ways of herbs or already a practising herbalist, it explains how you can take your physical and mental health into your own hands using the plants that grow around you. Sensory Herbalism is a unique system of health devised by the Seed Sistas over 20 years of practice. It combines traditional herbal knowledge with an understanding of how the elements (water, fire, air, earth and spirit) and the ever-changing seasons interact with the human body. Their approach blends science, medicine, creativity, ritual, magic and fun into practical, easy-to-use tools that guide readers in developing their own relationship with plants. Illustrated with 140 artworks, photographs and diagrams, the book offers a revolutionary understanding of how to get to know and use your local medicinal plants. Understand plants better than ever before using the five tools of Sensory Herbalism: observation through the senses, intuition, interpretation, characterization and the poetic creation of plant dreams. Embark on a guided journey through the year, deepening your knowledge of each season's featured plants and enhancing your wellbeing with herbal medicines, nutritious recipes and healing rituals.

Your Baby Is Perfect (But you already knew that.) Naturally, you'd like to keep things that way, but coming up with natural solutions for baby's first year can be a bit overwhelming for a sleep deprived parent. Have no fear. Issues such as breastfeeding, colic, teething, setting up baby's new room, and finding easy natural remedies when the sniffles come along is as simple as referring to Mother Nature's Child. Author Diane Kidman gives moms and dads a simple, straightforward look into raising baby naturally, covering everything from safe herbal medicine for baby to homemade baby food recipes. Worried about how to set up a proper green nursery? Concerned about whether or not you should give your baby soy? Losing sleep over a crying baby? Kidman's solutions are easy to understand and simple to do. What Else You'll Learn: - How to make homemade diaper salve - What foods promote lactation - Green housecleaning with baby in mind - How to make your own homemade health and beauty products safe for a breastfeeding mom - How to avoid over-the-counter medications when baby has a cold or flu - How to make the healthiest homemade baby food possible using whole and organic ingredients ...and even more natural remedies, herbal medicines, and home remedies Diane Kidman is the author of seven other Amazon bestselling books on herbalism and natural remedies, including the popular "Herbs Gone Wild Series " What Others are Saying About the "Herbs Gone Wild " Series: "Love love love Do I need to say more?" ..".Diane Kidman is obviously a very competent and experienced herbalist." "Diane Kidman has a way of writing that is enjoyable to read while you learn." "I recommend this to anyone who is interested in a couple of good ideas on how to help yourself herbally without feeling the need to grow out your armpit hair, wear birkenstocks, hug trees, hum 'kumbya', or change your name to Sunshine Heart Daisy while moving to a commune."

For professionals, home practitioners, students and teachers of homoeopathy, here is the eagerly awaited new volume in Colin Griffith’s authoritative and unrivalled The New Materia Medica series. Drawing on ten years of testing by Colin’s group, here are 36 brand-new homoeopathic remedies offering fundamental solutions for the needs of our challenging times. The remedies include Australian Sandstone for patients who need to rediscover their personal mission in life, Beta Vulgaris for purification of body and spirit, Bursera Graveolens to counter psychic vulnerability, Iron Pryrite for creative spark, Picea Pungens to support patients in understanding the truth and as a remedy from toxic pollution. A common thread is that these remedies will suit those who feel existentially threatened by the speed, mindlessness and sense of fear that seem to characterize life today. The book also reveals how astrology can be used to assess the hidden depths of difficult cases, crucial information for the homoeopath that is not available anywhere else.

** Are You Tired of Rushing to Hospital every now and Then? ** Probably you can be benefitted by these simple homemade recipes for common ailments --------------Go for the Power of Nature: Try Essential Oils --------------- Every time we fell ill be it Headache, abdominal pain or Acid reflux etc. either we rush to the doctor or take some medicine by the advice of our friends or relative or even recommended in any popular advertisement and get the relief instantly. But ever you have given any thought that by ingesting these chemical compounds day by day what we are doing to our body. Nature didn't design our bodies to absorb all of these chemical compounds because it has not made it, we have fabricated them. We need to give our bodies some breathing space by reducing the rate of chemical injection into them. This would allow it to start its inherent processes to make the body capable of fighting the various viruses and bacteria attacking our bodies. We cannot get rid of all these materials from our lives immediately without having proper replacements for them, but we can try to make an honest effort for our bodies. We can begin the long journey by replacing our chemical compounds with the natural products. How are we going to do it ? The Answer is essential oils. This book provides you with details of chemical-free recipes and natural alternatives to potentially harmful health care chemical compounds. You will gain an understanding of how the anti-bacterial properties in essential oils work to treat common ailments occurring frequently. Using the information provided in this book, carefully choose the essential oils that meet your needs and preferences. Always keep safety precautions in mind What are essential oils ? Essential oils are natural oils that are extracted from plants. Unlike actual oils, essential oils do not contain fatty acids. Instead, these are highly concentrated plant elements, which possess potent qualities for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. A wide variety of essential oils is available for selections, and each has its own distinct properties. Hence, familiarize yourself with the various types of essential oils which are essential for beauty care. In this book you will find: - WHAT IS AROMATHERAPY? DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ESSENTIAL OILS AND CARRIER OILS WHY USE PURE ESSENTIAL OILS? HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS PRECAUTIONS ... WHAT CAN'T YOU DO RECOGNIZING AUTHENTICITY, DIVERSITY, FRAGRANCE HOW TO STORE YOUR ESSENTIAL OILS WHERE TO PURCHASE? ESSENTIAL OIL - HEALING RECIPES COMMON ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HEALING TREATMENT FOR SKIN, HAIR AND BODY PROBLEMS This book is an attempt to give simple methods to make health care products at home using essential oils and other organic ingredients which are easily available. These products will be simple to make, but they are very powerful in their effects. You will find simple recipes for: - Allergic Reactions Treatmen Broken Capillaries Treatment Bruises Treatment Treatment of Skin Injuries Caring for Ageing Skin Treatment of Eczema Treatment of Psoriasis Treatment of Blackhead Treatment of Acne Treatment of Oily skin Treatment of Body Odor Treatment for Brittle Nails Treatment for Dandruff Scar and Stretch Mark Reduction Treatment of Wrinkles Treatment of Dry Skin Treatment of Arthritis Treatment of Abdominal Cramping or Pain Treatment of Acid Reflux Treatment Cold and Flu Treatment of Depression and Sadness Treatment of Fever Practice it It can be your only hope at the time of Natural Calamities.

2013 Reprint of 1933 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Georg Groddeck (1866-1934) was a physician and writer regarded as a pioneer of psychosomatic medicine. Of his method Groddeck wrote: "He who draws the conclusion that I mentally medicate a human who has broken his leg is very true - but I adjust the fracture and dress the wound. And then - I give him a massage, make exercises with him, give a daily bath to the leg with water at 45 C for half an hour and I take care that he does neither gorge nor booze, and every now and then I ask him: Why did you break your leg...?" The present volume is a compilation of addresses and articles taken, for the most part, from journal articles. Chapters include: Shadows of the Past Unconscious Purpose in Animal Behavior Unconscious Factors in Organic Processess Unconscious Symbolism in Language and Art Theoretical Bases

The Bach Remedies Workbook is a complete self-contained guide in the selection and use of the Bach Flower Remedies. Written by a consultant at the Dr Edward Bach Centre, the course starts from first principles and in seven progressive sections covers all 38 of the Bach Flower Remedies and the states of mind and emotions they can be used to help. The book includes practical exercises, quizzes and games, as well as grounded advice, to help readers gain a comprehensive grasp of Dr Bach's famous system. Although this unique course has been put together with the beginner in mind, the practical nature of the course-work means that it will be equally useful to experienced users of the remedies and to students preparing to take the Practitioners Courses run by the Dr Edward Bach Foundation.

Oriental diagnosis, an ancient holistic system of knowledge, can detect physical problems before they arise. Beginning with an explanaton of the principles of Oriental diagnosis - touching, "seeing," and pressure - author Michio Kushi helps you understand this natural, non-invasive approach.