African Holistic Health


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The Textbook of African Holistic Health


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This book is the first book of its kind on African Holistics. It provides a wealth of information that had been missing in health, history, medical science and holistics.African Holistic Health, by Dr. Llaila O. Afrika is the first major book which addresses health issues from a comprehensive African-centered viewpoint. It provides a complete guide to herbal remedies along with homeopathic disease treatments. What makes African Holistic Health truly unique is the research Dr. Afrika has provided on the physiological and psychological differences between people of African descent versus people of European descent. In addition, Dr. Afrika provides a complete history (from the ninth century to the eighteenth century) of the European herb trade and why Europe invaded Africa for healing plants. Finally, he concludes by detailing how European diseases defeated ancient Africa.African Holistic Health helps you learn about holistic sex laws, self diagnosis, disease treatments, the danger of commercial foods and much more. But the most important lesson learned in this book is the concept of holistic health.African Holistic Health helps you learn about holistic sex laws, self diagnosis, disease treatments, the danger of commercial foods and much more. But the most important lesson learned in this book is the concept of holistic health.African Holistic Health is written from an African-centered viewpoint and appropriately condemns European commercialism, people of European descent as well as people of African descent will find that this book is the key to healing their bodies.All people, regardless of nationality, can use African Holistic Health as a reference guide to healthy living.




Nutricide


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A pioneer work in the field of health, Nutricide gives bold insights into holistic health and clearly is a brillant fire for African nutritional liberation. Book jacket.




Medicinal Plants for Holistic Health and Well-Being


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Medicinal Plants for Holistic Health and Well-Being discusses, in depth, the use of South African plants to treat a variety of ailments, including tuberculosis, cancer, periodontal diseases, acne, postmacular hypomelanosis, and more. Plants were selected on the basis of their traditional use, and the book details the scientific evidence that supports their pharmacological and therapeutic potential to safely and effectively treat each disease. Thus, this book is a valuable resource for all researchers, students and professors involved in advancing global medicinal plant research. Many plants found in South Africa are also found in other parts of the world. Each chapter highlights plants from other worldwide locations so that scientists can study which plants belong to the same family, and how similar qualities can be used to treat a specific disease. - The book details the scientific evidence that supports their pharmacological and therapeutic potential to safely and effectively treat each disease - Each chapter highlights plants from worldwide locations so that scientists can study plants belonging to the same family, and how similar species can be used to treat a specific disease - Use of traditional medicine as an efficient means to identify and further investigate South African, similar plants and plant-derived compounds in modern drug discovery - Includes a number of chapters dedicated to using medicinal plants to treat various skin disorders, which is often not covered in other books on medicinal plants - Organized by specific diseases, with vital evidence-based data related to the bioactivity, pharmacological potential, chemical structure and safety information




The Complete Textbook of Holistic Self Diagnosis


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? Simple easy to use methods for non-professional and professionals? Find the cause of a disease in less than a minute? Take control of your health? Many easy physical examinations that reveal disease? Many Illustrations, Charts, Tables, and easy Chemical Test? Learn many body symptoms of sickness? You will identify the cause of an illness ? You can Prevent disease and Stop illness




Natural Health for African Americans


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Natural approaches to maintaining or restoring overall well being. Chapters are devoted to the health concerns of particular importance to African-Americans such as heart disease & diabetes.




African American Herbalism


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This first-of-its-kind herbal guide takes you through the origins of herbal practices rooted in African American tradition--from Ancient Egypt and the African tropics to the Caribbean and the United States. Inside you'll find the stories of herbal healers like Emma Dupree and Henrietta Jeffries, who made modern American herbalism what it is today. You'll also find a comprehensive herbal guide to the most commonly used herbs--such as aloe, lavender, sage, sassafras, and more--alongside gorgeous botanical illustrations. African American Herbalism is the perfect guide for anyone wanting to explore the medicinal and healing properties of herbs.




Holistic Healthcare


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Here is an insightful compilation of contributions from scientists, healthcare experts, and doctors working actively to bring about wholesome healing to individuals, looking at cuttingedge holistic therapies. It includes chapters that deal with improving the general health of people from various walks of life, to treating some very challenging diseases. Various schools of treatments, exercise regimes, and meditations are discussed. Specific topics include the use of alternative therapy for human health and healing, including yoga, meditation, acupuncture, prayer, herbs, Ayurvedic treatment, and homoeopathy. The volume showcases some recent trends in treating various diseases that plague mankind, including superbugs, drug sideeffects, drug abuse, and myriad lifestyle-related diseases and syndromes.




Working Cures


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Working Cures explores black health under slavery showing how herbalism, conjuring, midwifery and other African American healing practices became arts of resistance in the antebellum South and invoked conflicts.




Health Dictionaries


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Concise dictionary to help understand how to use supplements, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and foods.