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A popular herbalist's remedies and prescriptive program for
emotional balance and overall health, using natural solutions such
as essential oils, aromatherapy, and more Sara Chana Silverstein a
lactation consultant and mom to seven kids. She is also a go-to
herbalist who specializes in walking women through a focused herbal
regimen to nourish their livers, refresh and revitalize their
systems, and stabilize their moods. The goal? A balanced lifestyle.
With tools, tips, and strategies, this is a practical, easy-to-use
guide to herbs and homeopathy. Silverstein shares the best natural
remedies to help combat stress, anxiety, and promote peace of mind
and general health. She shows how herbs, aromatherapy, and other
natural remedies are a gentle, natural way to enhance your
emotional state without having to resort to antidepressants,
anti-anxiety pills, or other medications that may have unwanted
side effects. Silverstein's dedicated program teaches women to
harness the power of aromatherapy (different aromas help with
different ailments), color therapy, diet, and other mood-enhancing
tools to lead to optimal emotional and mental wellness.
"The Earthwise Herbal" is one of very few books derived from direct
experience in the actual use of medicinal herbs, in tens of
thousands of cases, over a twenty-five year career. The description
of herbs and their uses therefore grows organically out of
experience, extensive study of literature and plants in the wild,
and conversations with knowledge peers and teachers. The book is
holistic, unlike an approach restricted to scientific research
alone. Focusing on Old World medicinal plants of Western herbalism,
author and registered herbalist Matthew Wood seeks to explain the
use of the whole plant-not just 'active ingredients' - in the
treatment of the whole person.Organized as a material medica (names
and descriptions of herbs/plants are listed alphabetically), the
book describes characteristic symptoms and conditions in which the
plant has proved useful in the clinic, often illustrated with
interesting case histories. In addition, it is historical, Wood
being one of very few writers who has systematically and
extensively studied ancient and traditional herbal literature,
rather than the occasional text. The context and writing style of
this book is intended to appeal to the imagination and intuition,
and to help both the student and practitioner gain insight into the
'logic' of a plant: how it works, in what areas of the body it
works, how it has been used in the past, what its pharmacological
constituents indicate about its use, and how all these different
factors hang together to produce a portrait of the plant as a whole
entity.
Traditional herbalists or wise women were not only good botanists
or pharmacologists; they were also shamanic practitioners and
keepers of occult knowledge about the powerful properties of
plants. Traveling back to the healing arts of the ancient
Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, "The Herbal Lore of Wise Women" "and
Wortcunners "takes readers deep into this world, through the
leechcraft of heathen society and witches' herb bundles to the
cloister gardens of the Middle Ages. It also examines herbal
medicine today in the traditional Chinese apothecary, the Indian
ayurvedic system, homeopathy, and Native American medicine.
Balancing the mystical with the practical, author Wolf Storl
explains how to become an herbalist, from collecting material to
distilling and administering medicines. He includes authoritative
advice on herb gardening, as well as a holistic inventory of plants
used for purposes both benign and malign, from herbs for cooking,
healing, beauty, and body care to psychedelic plants, witches'
salves for opening alternative realities, and poisonous herbs that
can induce madness or cause death. Storl also describes traditional
"women's plants" and their uses: dyeing cloth, spinning and
weaving, or whipping up love potions. "The Herbal Lore of Wise
Women and Wortcunners "is written for professional and amateur
herbalists as well as gardeners, urban homesteaders, and
plantspeople interested in these rich ancient traditions.
Combines the best that Eastern and Western medicine can offer in
the understanding, treatment, and prevention of heart disease and
hypertension. Over a decade has passed since Prevent and Reverse
Heart Disease (Caldwell Esselstyn Jr.) and Energy Medicine (Donna
Eden) seminal books shed light on taking more control of person
health through lifestyle changes. Now, Drs. Kurosu and Kuhn offer a
step-by-step guide to optimal heart health and care. True Wellness
for Your Heart combines the best that Eastern and Western medicine
have to offer in the understanding, treatment, and prevention of
heart disease and hypertension. By blending modern research with
ancient practices, this book will help readers along their journey
toward better cardiovascular health and overall well-being. The
authors have helped thousands of people through the use of surgery,
pharmaceuticals, acupuncture, herbs, qigong, tai chi, meditation,
and life-style counseling. They explain how Western medicine has
substantiated a long-held understanding of the heart held by
Eastern medicine - that heart health is significantly impacted by
sleep, emotions, movement, food, and social support. The authors
discuss how sleep, exercise, nutritious food, stress management,
acupuncture, and qigong favorably impact the cardiovascular system.
These modalities restore balance in the nerves, hormones, and
neurotransmitters that influence the heart and blood vessels. Drs.
Kuhn and Kurosu strongly recommend a collaborative approach,
encouraging readers to engage with their Western healthcare
providers so that serious conditions can be addressed safely. The
authors share ideas about how the reader can create a
multidisciplinary care team, involving practitioners of both
Eastern and Western healing systems. The science behind meditation,
acupuncture, and qigong are explained. Readers are offered
recommendations of proven Eastern and Western therapeutic
interventions that will calm the mind, decrease stress, improve
sleep and nutrition, and strengthen the heart. True Wellness for
Your Heart includes a step-by-step guide and qigong exercises
designed to promote overall cardiovascular health. The authors
recognize that cardiovascular disease is complex and requires a
multifaceted approach for successful treatment. By blending the
ancient wisdom of Eastern Medicine with cutting-edge Western
discoveries, True Wellness for Your Heart will help readers achieve
optimal heart health, whether through prevention or treatment of
this condition.
This book is intended as an introduction to Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM) for students, practitioners, or lay people with a
general interest in Chinese medicine. It provides a clear and
compact delivery of TCM's history, philosophy, theory, and
treatment principles. The author has approached this from the
perspective of the reasoning behind Chinese medicine, its
philosophical foundations, and its approach to treatment. The text
is accompanied by clear and bold graphical illustrations to allow
for an easier understanding.
Just as alchemists transform the ordinary into the extraordinary,
with this book you can transform everyday herbs and spices into
effective healing herbal remedies. Rosalee de la Foret, a clinical
herbalist, examines the history and modern-day use of 29 herbs,
offering clinical studies to support their healing properties. She
also dives into the energetics of herbalism, teaching readers how
to match the properties of each plant to their unique needs, for a
truly personalized approach to health. The recipes in this book
take a variety of forms - from teas and pastilles to beauty
products and delicious foods - to show how easy it is to
incorporate the healing power of herbs into your everyday life. You
could start your day with Spiced Cold Brew Coffee, pamper your skin
with Green Tea and Rose Facial Cream, make a meal of Astragalus
Bone Broth and Sage Chicken, then treat yourself to Cardamom
Chocolate Mousse Cake and a Holy Basil-Ginger Julep. Beautiful
photos taken by the author of the herbs and recipes complement each
chapter. This book will appeal to those interested in natural
health and herbalism, and the recipes offer an easy entry for
beginners. Readers will never look at cinnamon, coffee, parsley,
lavender or even chocolate the same way again, as they realize the
kitchen can be their medicine cabinet!
This book is intended as an introduction to Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM) for students, practitioners, or lay people with a
general interest in Chinese medicine. It provides a clear and
compact delivery of TCM's history, philosophy, theory, and
treatment principles. The author has approached this from the
perspective of the reasoning behind Chinese medicine, its
philosophical foundations, and its approach to treatment. The text
is accompanied by clear and bold graphical illustrations to allow
for an easier understanding.
An introductory guide to essential oils and aromatherapy from the experts at Neal's Yard Remedies, a trusted source for natural health and beauty products.
Introduce yourself to the world of Essential Oils for treating maladies and improving mental and physical well-being. Featuring comprehensive profiles of 88 essential oils, all-natural remedies for common ailments, aromatic recipes for home and beauty, and helpful guidance for blending, storing, and using essential oils, this introductory guide is packed with authoritative information from the experts at Neal's Yard Remedies.
Whether you seek natural alternatives to conventional medicines or want to eliminate synthetically produced chemicals from your home and beauty products, simple visual instructions and gorgeous full-color photographs make it easy. An illustrated A to Z reference section helps you identify the most useful oils, while information on application methods, tips on massage techniques, guidance on creating custom blends, and up-to-date safety recommendations help you learn how to use them for maximum benefit.
Essential Oils can help you improve your overall well-being and start you on the path to a more natural you.
Just outside your doorstep or kitchen window, hidden beneath a
tall pine tree or twining through porch latticework, a wild and
weedy apothecary waits to be discovered. Herbalist Doreen Shababy
shares her deep, abiding love for the earth and its gifts in this
collection of herbal wisdom that represents a lifetime of work in
the forest, field, and kitchen. This herbalism guidebook is
jam-packed with dozens of tasty recipes and natural remedies,
including Glorious Garlic and Artichoke Dip, Sunny Oatmeal Crepes,
Candied Catnip Leaves, Lavender Lemonade, Roseberry Tea, Garlic
Tonic, Parsnip Hair Conditioner, and Dream Charms made with
Mugwort. A sampling of the herbal lore, legend, and instruction
found within these pages: The difference between sweet-faced
flowers and flowers with attitude How to assemble a well-stocked
pantry - The importance of gratitude Plant-spirit communication
basics - How to use local wild herbs How to make poultices, teas,
tinctures, balms, and extracts "Those who dare delve into this book
may emerge with catnip on their breath, mud on their knees, wild
fruit juices on their hands, and a mysterious, satisfied smile--the
very image of a wild and weedy woman. Come on " --Susun S. Weed,
wild woman herbalist
Shamanic healing is making an astonishing comeback all over the
modern technology-driven and consumerist world. Millions of people
have felt called to integrate both ancient and modern healing
systems into a new model of healthcare. But what makes shamanic
healing so powerful? Why have indigenous healers kept it alive for
thousands of years? Revealing his personal journey and stories from
his more than 20 years as a shamanic healer, Itzhak Beery explains
who a shaman is and how he or she works, demystifying and
destigmatizing the shamanic healing worldview. He shares shamanic
wisdom from two of his teachers: a Yachak from Ecuador and a
well-known Brazilian Page.
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