A guided exploration of herbal lore and healing plants found in yards, forests, meadows, and hedgerows*; Draws on traditional knowledge and remedies from around the world, including Native American, Celtic, and Egyptian traditions*; Provides simple recipes to safely make herbal remedies from local plants and honey for first aid, immune support, and treatment of common ailments*; Details the ';triangle' formula-making system of William LeSassier*; Explains how to work with plant spirits, herbal astrology, and Animal Spirit MedicineWeaving together ancient wisdom, mystical folklore, and modern plant research, master herbalist Ellen Evert Hopman explores the many uses of flowers, trees, common weeds, and ornamental plants for food, medicine, spiritual growth, and magical rituals.
A guide to herbal and holistic medicine for brain health and neurologic disorders*; Provides detailed herbal, antioxidant, and nutritional strategies for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, stroke, migraine, and seizures*; Supported by scientific studies and years of successful clinical practice*; Discusses potential side effects, counter-indications, and the proper dosages to reduce symptoms, slow disease progression, and lessen the chances of recurrenceNumerous medical journals have published studies supporting the use of herbs and nutrients in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.
How to maintain optimum testosterone levels for the male body through the use of herbs, nutritional supplements, and diet *; Explains the phenomenon of male menopause and how to deal with it *; Reveals scientific evidence of testosterone-blocking agents in the environment that alter men's essential chemistry as they age *; Presents safe, organic plant medicines that can restore optimum testosterone levels *; Contains the most up-to-date natural treatments for impotence, infertility, and prostate disease The recognition of andropause, the middle-age stage in male development comparable to women's menopause, is hampered by the lack of a clear outward manifestation of the chemistry and physiology specific to aging men.
A comprehensive alchemical guide to plant extractions and their health benefits *; Shows how spagyric methods ';open' medicinal plants completely to release powerful healing properties *; Provides a history and philosophy of spagyrics that reveal why Western medicine fails to recognize the full benefit to health offered by plants *; Connects spagyrics to classical alchemical, hermetic, and ayurvedic traditions The practice of spagyrics is the application of ancient alchemical working methods to the preparation of tinctures, essences, and other products from medicinal plants.
*; The first book to fully explore the extraordinary effectiveness of black cumin against immune-system disorders, allergies, asthma, and skin problems.
The most comprehensive guide to the botany, pharmacology, cultural, ritual, and personal use of erotically stimulating substances from antiquity to the present day *; Details the use, preparation, and dosage of more than 400 plant, animal, mineral, and synthetic substances, both common and exotic, as well as their botany, science, and legal status *; Explores the historical and present use of aphrodisiacs and their role in sexual practices, culture, and art *; Richly illustrated throughout with more than 800 color photographs The culmination of more than 30 years of cultural, anthropological, and scientific research, this encyclopedia examines the botany, pharmacology, history, preparation, dosage, and practical use of more than 400 erotically stimulating substances from antiquity to the present day.
A guide to the natural treatment of two of the most common and damaging coinfections of Lyme disease--Bartonella and Mycoplasma *; Reveals how these conditions often go undiagnosed, complicate Lyme treatment, and cause a host of symptoms--from arthritis to severe brain dysfunction *; Outlines natural treatments for both infections, with herbs and supplements for specific symptoms and to combat overreactions of the immune system *; Reviews the latest scientific research on Bartonella and Mycoplasma coinfections and how treatment with antibiotics is often ineffective Each year Harvard researchers estimate there are nearly 250,000 new Lyme disease infections--only 10 percent of which will be accurately diagnosed.
A scientifically based herbal and nutritional program to master stress, improve energy, prevent degenerative disease, and age gracefully *; Explains how adaptogenic herbs work at the cellular level to enhance energy production and subdue the pro-inflammatory state behind degenerative disease *; Explores the author's custom adaptogenic blends for the immune system, cardiovascular health, thyroid function, brain health, and cancer treatment support *; Provides more than 60 monographs on herbs and nutritional compounds based on more than 25 years of clinical practice with thousands of patients Weaving together the ancient wisdom of herbalism and the most up-to-date scientific research on cancer, aging, and nutrition, renowned medical herbalist and clinical nutritionist Donald Yance reveals how to master stress, improve energy levels, prevent degenerative disease, and age gracefully with the elite herbs known as adaptogens.
The fourth volume in the Harte Research Institute's landmark scientific series on the Gulf of Mexico provides a comprehensive study of ecosystem-based management, analyzing key coastal ecosystems in eleven Gulf Coast states from Florida to Quintana Roo and presenting case studies in which this integrated approach was tested in both the US and in Mexico.
A self-help guide to herbal and natural remedies for lifelong sexual vitality *; Includes an in-depth catalog of herbs that boost sexual health *; Shows how to use aromatherapy, aphrodisiacs, and bedroom feng shui to enhance sexuality *; Provides herbal remedies for common ailments, such as infertility, erectile dysfunction, and urinary tract infections For thousands of years people have used herbs to nourish the body and boost sexual vitality in a safe, natural way.
The first complete guide to natural healing properties and uses of the prickly pear cactus*; Examines the scientific research promoting the cactus as a natural diabetes and cholesterol medication as well as its use in the treatment of obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, skin ailments, and viral infections*; Explores the healing uses of prickly pears from the perspective of doctor, chemist, ethnobotanist, cook, and layman*; Includes 24 cactus recipes--from Prickly Pear Bread to Cactus CandyThe prickly pear cactus--a plant that has the distinction of being a vegetable, fruit, and flower all in one--is destined to be the next big herbal superstar, following in the footsteps of St.
A journey into the deeper workings of indigenous healing in the Amazon*; Explores the three pillars of Amazonian shamanism: purging, psychoactive plants, and diet*; Shares the experiences of apprenticing with an Ashaninca master shaman*; Reveals the intimate relationship between shamans and plant spiritsThe Jaguar that Roams the Mind is a journey into the vanishing world of Amazonian shamanism--an adventure of initiation and return--that explores the unique reality at the heart of the Amazonian healing system.
The first book to exclusively use Chinese medical theories and terminology to guide practitioners of Chinese medicine in the use of Western herbs *; Written entirely according to the theory, diagnosis, and treatment paradigm of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) *; Explains how to combine and modify the standard TCM formulas to non-Chinese herbs suitable for Western practitioners *; Includes 58 monographs of common Western healing herbs, detailing how each plant is used clinically The ever-growing number of Chinese medicine practitioners in the West has brought about an amalgamation of many styles of Chinese medicine and various other forms of medicine from around the world.
A foundational textbook on the scientific principles of therapeutic herbalism and their application in medicine*; A complete handbook for the medical practitioner*; Includes the most up-to-date information on preparations, dosage, and contraindications*; By the author of The Complete Illustrated Holistic HerbalMedical Herbalism contains comprehensive information concerning the identification and use of medicinal plants by chemical structure and physiological effect, the art and science of making herbal medicine, the limitations and potential of viewing herbs chemically, and the challenge to current research paradigms posed by complex plant medicines.
El primer examen en profundidad de los fundamentos sagrados del mundo del herbalismo medicinal de los aborígenes norteamericanos
• Revela cómo los chamanes y sanadores “hablan” con las plantas para descubrir sus propiedades medicinales
• Incluye las oraciones y canciones medicinales vinculadas con el uso de cada una de las plantas examinadas
A medida que los seres humanos evolucionaron en la Tierra, utilizaron plantas para todo lo imaginable--alimentos, armas, canastas, vestimentas, refugio y remedios de salud.
La primera guía completa a los usos y las propiedades naturales de sanación del nopal
• Examina las investigaciones científicas que promueven el nopal como un remedio natural para la diabetes y el colesterol y analiza además su uso en el tratamiento de la obesidad, los trastornos gastrointestinales, las afecciones de la piel y las infecciones virales
• Incluye 24 recetas con el nopal, desde el pan de tuna hasta el caramelo de nopal
El nopal --una planta que tiene la distinción de ser al mismo tiempo hortaliza, fruta y flor-- está destinado a ser la próxima gran superestrella de los remedios botánicos, como lo han sido la hierba de San Juan y la equinácea.
With almost 100,000 copies sold in earlier editions, this revised edition provides the most up-to-date information on natural alternatives to synthetic hormone replacement therapyA must-read for any woman taking synthetic hormones for infertility, birthcontrol, PMS, or menopause*; Includes the latest research on using natural progesterone to combat osteoporosis, endometriosis, heart disease, PMS, fibroids, and breast, ovarian, and uterine cancerMore and more women are seeking alternatives to synthetic hormones and their harmful side effects.
*; A compact guide to assembling a customized travel health kit with natural remedies for relieving many of the traveler's common complaints--from sore feet and jet lag to insomnia and stress.
CANNABIS FOR SENIORS is written for independent seniors - as well as for family members and caretakers seeking ways to manage their everyday health concerns without resorting to powerful, habit-forming, potentially dangerous medications.
Ayurveda, the five thousand-year-old healing tradition from India linked to the development of yoga, is based on the concept that one's physical, mental, and spiritual well-being comes from a number of sources, including a healthful diet based on one's individual constitution.
A scientific yet accessible guide to herbs, vitamins and minerals, co-written by a physician whose herbal therapy study was published in The New England Journal of MedicineWhat was once considered alternative medicine has made its way into the mainstream; half of all Americans have tried some from of complementary medicine, and more than $15 billion is spent annually on natural remedies.
The story behind the major motion picture from Disneystarring Chris Pine, Eric Bana, and Casey Affleckwritten by a recognized master of the genre';a blockbuster account of tragedy at sea' (The Providence Journal).
Discover the enthralling story of the HMS Queen Elizabeth, the Royal Navy's largest ever aircraft carrier and SUBJECT OF THE MAJOR NEW BBC DOCUMENTARY SERIES THE WARSHIP'Fascinating, often funny and sometimes moving .
Step into the Golden Elixir of WellnessImagine discovering a single, natural substance that has the power to revolutionize your health, beauty, and well-being.
From Jean Carper, America's Most Trusted Source of Cutting-Edge Nutritional Advice, the Bestselling Guide to the Dramatic Healing Powers of Herbs, Vitamins, and Other Natural RemediesMiracle Cures is the breakthrough book that presents scientific evidence of the effectiveness of natural remedies, culled from the world's leading doctors and scientists, research centers, and major international scientific journals, including the Journal of the American Medical Association and the British Medical Journal, combined with the awe-inspiring first-person medically verified accounts of people who have successfully cured themselves with natural medicines.
Conus is the largest genus of animals in the sea, occurring throughout the world's tropical and subtropical oceans and contributing significantly to marine biodiversity.
