An Extraordinary New Approach to Healing the Mind and BodyHave you, or someone you love, experienced . . .• A recurring sickness, healing crisis, or life-threatening illness?• A feeling of emptiness and longing for no apparent reason?• A major trauma, emotional hardship, or life-changing event?• A feeling of being stuck in a pattern of self-destructive behavior?The Twelve Stages of Healing offers fascinating insights in...

• Offers entries of 106 plant foods, including their origins, histories, and religious significance as well as culinary and medicinal uses• Covers an extensive range of fruits, vegetables, grains, pulses, nuts and seeds, herbs and spices as well as “specialty” foods like chocolate, pasta, sugar, coffee, and tea• Provides nutritional and healing properties, based on the latest scientific findings on nutriceuticals and phytochemicals, to present each food as a medicine

The first book to present medical evidence that mineral springs can prevent and cure disease--and to tell you which spas are most effective• Lists more than 200 of the best hot springs and mineral springs in the world and the health conditions best treated at each, with a special emphasis on springs in the U.S. and Canada• Reviews additional healing techniques that best complement bathing in and drinking medicinal waters--such as acupuncture, homeopathy, fasting programs, a...

The first guide to the ancient traditions of Russian herbal medicine and their extensive medicinal applications today.Drawing on a wealth of oral and written traditions, the authors examine the best-known Russian herbs (all of which are widely available in North America and Western Europe) and explain their folkways, properties, and uses. Offering time-tested advice for using herbs to maintain general well-being, they also give clear and simple recipes for treating specific health p...

Explores the latest scientific research on the healing powers of honey• Explains the physiological reasons why honey is so effective and includes recipes for honey-based remedies for many different ailments• Discusses the sacred role of bees from ancient Egypt to modern times and the problem of Colony Collapse Disorder (with methods for protecting hives)• Reveals the healing power of honey for many common problems--from burns, ulcers, and conjunctivitis to tooth dec...

A guide to the latest research in oxygen therapies and their use on the path to optimum health• Presents new clinical advancements and scientific findings from Cuba, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, and the United States• Explores the effectiveness of oxidative therapies for treating many conditions, including heart disease, cancer, HIV, hepatitis, diabetes, MS, macular degeneration, herniated discs, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, Crohn’s, candida, emphysema, and eczema• Inclu...

When we experience the powerful force of a waterfall, the elusive beauty of a rainbow, or the stark strength of a craggy expanse of cliff many of us have perceived “something else” that goes beyond the five senses: feelings of peace, comfort, healing, and inspiration. Native traditions throughout the world have taught that these intuitive impressions are caused by the subtle forces of the living world. These forces are known by different names: angels, nature spirits, orishas, or by the Sa...

Start your path to natural wellness with the trusted advice found in this book.**“Perfect for anyone just beginning in herbal medicine." —**Mother Earth LivingWith the guidance of naturopath JJ Pursell, you will learn how to safely create your own remedies using plants you know and love. Incorporating traditional wisdom and scientific information, The Herbal Apothecary provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction ...

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 c...

The facts:Upwards of 65 million people worldwide suffer from glaucoma.Its the second most prevalent, yet preventable, cause of blindness.It knows no age, race, or locationno one is immune.What you dont know can blind you, but what you do know can save your sight!Those of us in the field of eye care recognize that many of the subjects so masterfully handled by Edith are never discussed in routine doctor visits. Having a book like this as a reference provi...

Based on cutting-edge medical breakthroughs, Recover Your Health combines four topics that can help you shed stubborn and unwanted pounds, dramatically increase your energy and vitality, protect you against cancer, and slow the aging process.If you answer yes to any of the following, something may be interfering with your body's ability to restore itself back to its normal state:Are you groggy in the morning or tired throughout the day? Are you exercising and eatin...

The author of ‘the bible on herbalism’ returns with a portable guide on North American medicinal herbs—for the professional and amateur herbalist alikeBased on the now-classic reference text Indian Herbalogy of North America, this illustrated pocket guide is the perfect companion for those eager to expand their knowledge of herbal healing. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, Alma R. Hutchens walks readers through:• 125 of the most usef...