An introduction to everything you need to enhance your life using nature's pharmacy.

This tiny guide will teach you everything you need to know about herbalism, the therapeutic use of plants as medicine for holistic healing, also known as Phytotherapy. The Little Book of Herbalism and Natural Healing demonstrates how herbs can be used to strengthen the body's functions and enable it to heal itself, often without resorting to antibiotics. Whether you want to learn how to use herbs for common everyday ailments or how to grow your own herbs and use them in cooking, this trusty tome is the perfect companion.

Herbal Immunity
In Nature's Pharmacy there are herbs that act as protectors and immune boosters.

Elderberry
This rich, dark purple berry has been used for hundreds of years in Europe. It has proven health-supporting properties. Full of flavonoids – an important group of plant substances – due to elderberry's anti-viral action, this flu-fighter is good to take during the winter season as a preventative.

The Little Book of Nutrients is the best small guide to nutrients on the planet.

This tiny title breaks down vitamins, minerals, trace elements and other food constituents to highlight their importance, and the way that they work to keep us healthy. It shows us the items that are essential for health and how to ensure that we are eating enough of them. And although much of the book is about plant-based foods, this isn't a book for vegans - it includes meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy foods, and even recommends a little red wine for a healthy diet.

Minerals
Magnesium
Anti-stress mineral that reduces muscle spasms and eases premenstrual syndrome.

Best sources: nuts, figs, soya beans, wholegrain cereals, meat, fish, seafood.

Marlene Houghton provides character descriptions for each sign and outlines the ailments that each is vulnerable to. She suggests alternative and complementary healing methods including aromatherapy and herbal and homeopathic remedies as well as appropriate yoga asanas. The book also demonstrates how each sun sign personality can make the best of itself by wearing appropriate colours, and how each person can increase sexual attractiveness and confidence by using appropriate perfumes or essential bath oils.