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After decades of misinformation about cannabis largely due to the
well-funded propaganda campaign in the 1930s, public attitudes
toward the drug have finally begun to evolve. In 1996, California
became the first state to legalize medical marijuana and since
then, 28 other states, 2 U.S. territories, and the District of
Columbia have followed suit. Now countless patients are reaping the
benefits of this amazing resource which has been used to
effectively treat everything from chronic pain to debilitating
illnesses. In The Medical Marijuana Guide: Cannabis and Your
Health, Dr. Patricia Frye takes a direct, no-nonsense approach to
educating readers about cannabis and its medicinal qualities. After
having retired from medicine, Dr. Frye was offered an opportunity
to practice cannabis treatment. Intrigued, she educated herself on
this emerging alternative and is now ready to share with others
what she has learned. In this book, using humorous and touching
stories from the many situations she has encountered in her
practice over the years, Dr. Frye provides valuable information
about the undeniable medicinal qualities of cannabis. This book
helps to de-stigmatize this misunderstood drug and educate readers
on the history of cannabis and how it is used by the medical
community today. This is an accessible, enjoyable resource that
will not only entertain readers, but may change their lives for the
better.
The question typically asked about complementary and alternative
medicine (CAM) is whether it works. However, an issue of equal or
greater significance is why it is supposed to work. The Healing
Gods: Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Christian America
explains how and why CAM entered the American biomedical mainstream
and won cultural acceptance, even among evangelical and other
theologically conservative Christians, despite its ties to non-
Christian religions and the lack of scientific evidence of its
efficacy and safety. Before the 1960s, most of the practices Candy
Gunther Brown considers-yoga, chiropractic, acupuncture, Reiki,
Therapeutic Touch, meditation, martial arts, homeopathy, anticancer
diets-were dismissed as medically and religiously questionable.
These once- suspect health practices gained approval as they were
re- categorized as non-religious (though generically spiritual)
health-care, fitness, or scientific techniques. Although CAM claims
are similar to religious claims, CAM gained cultural legitimacy
because people interpret it as science instead of religion.
Holistic health care raises ethical and legal questions of informed
consent, consumer protection, and religious establishment at the
center of biomedical ethics, tort law, and constitutional law. The
Healing Gods confronts these issues, getting to the heart of values
such as personal autonomy, self-determination, religious equality,
and religious voluntarism.
This volume explains why newly emerging infections, stealth viral
diseases, chronic fatigue, and immune deficiency illnesses are
among the most important health problems today. Dr Williams
presents theories on immunity, describing how the immune system
defends against viruses, and discussing why our immune systems are
breaking down. He offers a comprehensive ten-step plan for
enhancing immunity and treating viral conditions.
People seeking psychiatric healing choose from an almost dizzying
array of therapies--from the medicated mud packs of Ayurveda, to
the pharmacopeia of Western biomedicine, to the spiritual pathways
of the world's religions. How do we choose, what do the treatments
offer, and how do they cure? In Mudpacks and Prozac, Murphy
Halliburton investigates the very different ways in which
Ayurvedic, Western, and religious (Christian, Muslim, and Hindu)
healing systems define psychiatric problems and cures. He describes
people's embodied experiences of therapies that range from soothing
to frightening, and explores how enduring pleasure or pain affects
healing. And through evocative portraits of patients in Kerala,
India--a place of incredible cultural diversity that has become a
Mecca for alternative medicine--Halliburton shows how
sociopolitical changes around the globe may be limiting the ways in
which people seek and experience health care, with negative effects
on our quality of health and quality of life.
People seeking psychiatric healing choose from an almost dizzying
array of therapies--from the medicated mud packs of Ayurveda, to
the pharmacopeia of Western biomedicine, to the spiritual pathways
of the world's religions. How do we choose, what do the treatments
offer, and how do they cure? In Mudpacks and Prozac, Murphy
Halliburton investigates the very different ways in which
Ayurvedic, Western, and religious (Christian, Muslim, and Hindu)
healing systems define psychiatric problems and cures. He describes
people's embodied experiences of therapies that range from soothing
to frightening, and explores how enduring pleasure or pain affects
healing. And through evocative portraits of patients in Kerala,
India--a place of incredible cultural diversity that has become a
Mecca for alternative medicine--Halliburton shows how
sociopolitical changes around the globe may be limiting the ways in
which people seek and experience health care, with negative effects
on our quality of health and quality of life.
Lupus shares Wise Betty's #MeNow movement to not only help those
with Lupus find their path to ultimate healing and success in their
health and well-being, but also to learn the best natural practices
from those who have traveled the road ahead of them. Being
diagnosed with Lupus can be terrifying. People are told they will
get better if they do just what the doctors say. But what happens
when they don't? What happens when the symptoms get worse? Wise
Betty has lived with Lupus all her adult life. Along the way, she
has learned of many natural remedies that have led her to full
remission. Lupus details those remedies for readers with Lupus and
other autoimmune diseases, while also inviting them into Wise's
#MeNow community, a self-healing movement bringing together
patients walking similar paths of self-healing. In Lupus, readers
learn why it's called "the disease of a thousand faces," why most
people with Lupus never heal their symptoms (and how to be
different), what science and evidence-based medicine reveal the
most successful Lupus patients do, and more! The journey to a
better self is just beginning.
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By using local wild plants and herbs, this book aims to improve
health the natural way. The authors provide clear instructions
about which plants to harvest, when, and over 120 recipes showing
how to make them into teas, vinegars, oils, creams, pillows,
poultices or alcohol-based tinctures.
Plant-based medicines offer many healing possibilities for the
body, mind, and spirit. In this holistic guide, naturopath J. J.
Pursell provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to
medicinal plants, explaining how they work and how to use them
safely. Incorporating traditional wisdom and scientific
information, The Herbal Apothecary includes advice on growing and
foraging for healing plants and recommendations for plant-based
formulations to fight common ailments, like muscle strain, anxiety,
and insomnia. Step-by-step instructions show you how to make your
own teas, salves, capsules, tinctures, and other essential herbal
remedies. Whether you want to treat a wound or fight the common
cold, taking charge of your health and well-being begins here.
Introducing Practical Ayurveda, a natural approach to self-healing,
herbal remedies, meditation and wellness. Featuring tailored
remedies including ayurvedic recipes, natural skincare, yoga, and
mindful meditation techniques, this wonderful wellness book is a
one-stop guide to all things nature and nurture. New to Ayurveda?
No worries, we've got you covered! Ayurveda encompasses a view of
the world based on ancient beliefs that everything is connected and
that balance is the key to wellbeing. With a core focus on the
prevention of disease by adopting anti-inflammatory and
clean-eating diets, mindful meditation, and massages, this little
self-care book will take you on a breathtaking journey of holistic
healing, featuring: -User-friendly book structure explains how to
apply Ayurveda to all areas of life. -A self-assessment
questionnaire helps you work out your body type. -Step-by-step
instructions on massage, meditation, yoga, and home therapies.
-Ayurvedic guide to food, with customizable, rebalancing recipes.
-A-Z guide to common ailments with recommended Ayurvedic remedies.
Discover your Ayurvedic body type through a simple self-assessment
questionnaire, and how to apply ayurvedic practises to elements of
any lifestyle. Whether it's adjusting your diet to suit your body
type; energising your body through yoga; or relaxing your mind with
meditation and positive thinking exercises, this all-encompassing
health book has something for everyone to love. Featuring tips and
tricks on wellness practises designed to uplift the mind, body, and
spirit, complemented by healing treatments designed to address,
relieve, and help cure a range of common conditions. Whether you
discovered this ancient lifestyle practice yourself, through your
yoga practice, or as an alternative therapy, use the top tips in
this handy herbalist book and apply its wisdom to your modern
lifestyle. Fancy a new you this New Years? This carefully curated
collection of dietary recommendations, healing remedies, and
spiritual practises will show you how to practice Ayurveda at home,
and become a better-balanced version of yourself. Make 2022 the
year of wellness and healing yourself!
Likely already sitting on your spice rack, ginger and turmeric have
been culinary and medicinal staples for centuries-and for good
reason. While best known for their flavour, and turmeric's vibrant
colour, these spices are also rich in health benefits. Packed with
vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, ginger stimulates digestion,
strengthens immunity and helps ease motion sickness, while turmeric
can help relieve migraines and even spice up your makeup regimen.
Both have powerful anti-inflammatory properties. In The Ginger
& Turmeric Companion, Suzy Scherr demonstrates how to
incorporate these natural wellness aids into daily life. From
surprising and delicious recipes-including information on how to
maximise the benefits of adding ginger and turmeric to your diet-to
health and beauty secrets, she presents a fuss-free guide to these
powerful spices. With Scherr's comprehensive guidance, look no
further than the spice cabinet for a feel-good, look-good way to
mix up everyday routines.
The next best thing to knowing something is knowing where to find
it. Samuel Johnson The Internet Guide to Herbal Remedies helps you
find reliable online resources for the information you need about
herbs used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including
cancer, heart disease, depression, and AIDS. This easy-to-use
consumer guide will help you steer clear of misleadingand
potentially harmfulinformation that often amounts to nothing more
than a thinly veiled product advertisement, as you search for the
accurate and up-to-date news, facts, and advice that are out
thereif you know where to look. Author David J. Owen, whose
previous book, The Herbal Internet Companion: Herbs and Herbal
Medicine Online (Haworth) won the 2002 International Herb
Association Book Award, guides you through Web sites, mailing
lists, listservs, newsgroups, and databases to uncover safe and
sound health information that's aimed at specific conditions and
specific populations; there's even a chapter on herbs for pets!
You'll find the information you need on the safety and
effectiveness of herbal remedies, current laws and regulations
governing their use, and the basics of botany, including how herbs
are named and what parts of the plants are used. Internet Guide to
Herbal Remedies provides the information you need on: decoding
herbal product labels general and CAM Web sites PubMed (MEDLINE)
Google versus PubMed Web sites that discuss side effects and
herb-drug interactions consumer awareness Web sites Web sites for
specific diseases and conditions Web sites for specific populations
Web addresses, browsers, and navigating Web sites and much more!
Internet Guide to Herbal Remedies also includes helpful tables,
figures, and screen captures from Web sites. This book is essential
for anyone looking for safe and reliable information online.
Learn the way of the forager and identify, harvest, and prepare
wild plants by season. Have you ever wondered what it would be like
to gather wild plants growing around you for your food and medicine
instead of a drugstore to treat a common ailment? The Forager's
Handbook is an essential guide for living this lifestyle
year-round. With more than forty years of experience in the world
of plants, forager Vickie Shufer empowers you to maintain and
improve your health by following the way of the forager. She
highlights plants that are available through each season and how to
use those plants for food and medicine. Sustainable harvesting and
preparation techniques are included as well as foraging ethics.
Other topics include: Forest bathing Plant cycles Preventive
medicine Simple recipes for edible and medicinal plants And so much
more Follow the seasons and harvest wild, edible, and medical
plants with The Forager's Handbook.
The increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus world-wide is an
issue of major socio-economic concern. Scientific interest in
plant-derived medicine is steadily rising, yet there is often a
wide disparity in the caliber of information available. A detailed
compilation of scientific information from across the globe,
Traditional Medicines for Modern Times: Antidiabetic Plants
highlights the potential role of dietary and medicinal plant
materials in the prevention, treatment, and control of diabetes and
its complications. The book not only describes plants traditionally
used to treat diabetes, but evaluates the scientific studies on
these plants and describes in vitro, in vivo, and clinical methods
for their investigation. It examines the theory that changes in
dietary patterns from traditional plant foodstuffs containing
beneficial components, to richer, more processed "junk" food is
responsible for the increased prevalence of diabetes worldwide. The
book begins with an introduction to the disease diabetes mellitus
written by a consultant physician and an up-to-date, detailed
summary table and discussion of scientifically screened
antidiabetic plants compiled by authors from the Jodrell
Laboratories, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, UK. The next chapters
provide an outline of clinical, in vivo, and in vitro methods for
assessing antidiabetic activity of plant materials, followed by
descriptions of traditional plant remedies used in Asia, the
Americas, Africa, Europe, and Australia written by an international
group of authors active in antidiabetic plant research. The final
chapters emphasize the role of particular phytochemical groups in
the treatment or prevention of diabetes. By documentingboth
traditional and scientifically derived knowledge, Traditional
Medicines for Modern Times: Antidiabetic Plants brings us closer to
the translation of traditional knowledge into new methods for
treatment of this important disease.
Mangroves with Therapeutic Potential for Human Health: Global
Distribution, Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry, and
Biopharmaceutical Applications explores, for the first time in a
book, the exciting potential of mangroves for therapeutic
applications in medicine and pharmacology. This authoritative,
illustrated and clearly written book pairs the fascinating
biodiversity of mangroves with their promising pharmacological
propensities. Providing a comprehensive and authoritative overview,
the book explores the important aspects related to mangroves,
including global distribution, medicinal values and pharmaceutical
applications in one source. This book is a valuable resource for
researchers, academics in the field of herbal medicine,
pharmacology, pharmacognosy, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry,
natural product chemistry, ethnopharmacology, biotechnology, marine
biology, microbiology, as well as professionals in the
pharmaceutical industries.
Discoveries in Pharmacology: Volume 1: Nervous system and hormones
(2nd Ed.) presents selected articles from the historic Discoveries
in Pharmacology series enhanced with commentary from contemporary
scholars about the reception and importance of the chapter along
with an updated bibliography on the subject with contributions from
a Nobel Prize winner and other pioneers in Pharmacology. The
Discoveries in Pharmacology series brought acknowledged experts in
their fields together to provide first-hand accounts of important
pharmacological discoveries discussing the scientific background
and stories behind these pivotal moments. They allow a true
understanding of the means by which pharmacological discoveries are
made. This volume brings forth discussions on key discoveries in
psycho- and neuro-pharmacology, haemodynamics, and hormones
including chapters on antipsychotic agents by Nobel winner Anders
Carlsson, Willy Haefely on benzodiazepine, and butyrophenone-type
neuroleptics by P. A. J. Janssen and J. P. Tollenaere. Academic and
industry researchers in pharmacology and medicine, as well as
advanced students in the area will find this series a useful
teaching tool and launch to new discoveries. Chapters can also be
used to supplement course material in pharmacology and medical
courses. It will also be of interest to those who are interested in
the history of medicine.
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