Author : National Geographic
Publisher :
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 38,8 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Functional foods
ISBN : 1426218923
"Explore healing properties of plants ; discover remedies to ailments ; uncover ways to stay healthy naturally"--Cover.
Author : Jean Willoughby
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 45,19 MB
Release : 2016-12-06
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1452159025
Turn to the natural benefits of herbs for enhanced energy, digestive health, hormonal harmony, pain relief, skin care, improved sleep, and more. Throughout history, herbs have been used medicinally to promote healing and vitality. Think chamomile for better sleep, green tea for enhanced focus, or elderberry for immunity boost. Today, herbs are more popular than ever, celebrated not just for their effectiveness but also as natural and affordable remedies. This beginner-friendly guide welcomes a new generation to the trusted tradition. Engagingly written for a wide audience, it presents richly detailed profiles of more than sixty herbs, including cultural history, uses, tips and beautiful watercolor illustrations. “The simple practicality of Nature’s Remedies by Jean Willoughby makes this book easy to consult when needed. Some of my favorite herbs were cited within its pages such as St. John’s Wort, White Tea, Dandelion, Ashwaghanda, and Elderberry just to name a few. If you are new to horticulture and botany like I am, and you want a fresh, simple, and clean start then Nature’s Remedies by Jean Willoughby is the book for you.” —Tea End
Author : Steven Foster
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 35,11 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781426202933
An illustrated compendium of information on plants and their diverse therapeutic properties and benefits brings together folklore, scientific research, and medical theory to describe hundreds of plants and their origins.--
Author : Charlotte Haigh
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 26,44 MB
Release : 2021-01-12
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 184899401X
From traditional remedies to cutting edge health advice, this is the ultimate handbook for making the most of the healing power of food. In a world of non-stop stimulation at a break-neck pace, it's never been so difficult to truly nurture our body and minds. We are constantly longing for the easiest and most efficient food tips and tricks to assimilate seamlessly into our erratic diets. But it simply does not have to be another struggle on top of an already hectic lifestyle - Nature's Pharmacy, brimming with expert advice right at your fingertips, boasts a thorough expanse of natural remedies to help you recapture your best health and well-being. With a neatly straightforward ailment directory, each remedy offers safe and effective solutions to common sicknesses - from migraines to allergies and depression to cholesterol. Nature's Pharmacy will turn your kitchen into a natural pharmacopeia, helping you to harness our ancestor's age-old, tried-and-tested remedies and explore the health benefits of everyday ingredients such as raspberries, avocado, flaxseed and salmon. With informative introductions to 200 effective and inexpensive herbal medicines, traditional remedies and nurturing foods, self-care has never been so deliciously invigorating!
Author : Vannoy Gentles Fite
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 26,28 MB
Release : 2020-04-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0738763128
Discover Hundreds of Holistic Remedies and Wellness Tips Llewellyn's Book of Natural Remedies shares a powerful integrative approach to healing and living a more natural life. Author Vannoy Gentles Fite shares effective remedies for more than a hundred ailments, exploring contemporary and traditional techniques using common, everyday ingredients. Integrative medicine combines natural, holistic approaches with mainstream medicine. In this book, each ailment includes treatments using essential oils, herbs, Ayurveda, and home remedies. The recipes are easy to locate based on your specific needs, and they include materials you can typically find in your home. From balms and baths to tinctures and wraps, these outstanding remedies will support your healing process as you live your best possible life. One of BookAuthority.Org's 19 Best Holistic eBooks to Read in 2020
Author : Michael Castleman
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 33,67 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Alternative medicine
ISBN : 9780553576962
This unsurpassed health resource explores 33 fascinating, drug-free healing arts, from acupressure to yoga. Featuring a chart that lists appropriate alternative therapies for given symptoms, this work describes the natural and scientific reasons why natural therapies work--and how to incorporate them into one's life. Also included is advice on nutrition and exercise that will help readers gain a sense of emotional and physical balance.
Author : Joel L. Swerdlow
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,34 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Alternative medicine
ISBN : 9780792275862
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Author : Florence Williams
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 50,84 MB
Release : 2017-02-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 0393242722
"Highly informative and remarkably entertaining." —Elle From forest trails in Korea, to islands in Finland, to eucalyptus groves in California, Florence Williams investigates the science behind nature’s positive effects on the brain. Delving into brand-new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and strengthen our relationships. As our modern lives shift dramatically indoors, these ideas—and the answers they yield—are more urgent than ever.
Author : Rebecca L. Johnson
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 44,17 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 142620700X
A resource organized by body system lists the key herbal remedies available, their uses, and cautionary advice, in a book that includes full-color photos, a glossary and several thematic indexes.
Author : H. K. Bakhru
Publisher : Orient Paperbacks
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 23,61 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9788122201338
The book covers 107 herbs and their medical uses in the treatment of diseases. It is divided into two parts- the first describes, in detail, 66 important herbs with strong healing powers and curative properties and the second describes, in brief, 41 herbs with comparatively milder properties. In each part herbs have been arranged alphabetically, according to their English names, as well as by trade names, where they are more popular by the trade name. While there are numerous books on herbs, the distinctive feature of this book is its reasonably comprehensive information about herbs, especially their uses in the treatment of various diseases.
