Author: Laurel Vukovic
Publisher: Prentice Hall Press
ISBN: 9780735201026
Category : Herbs
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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From a leading authority on herbal remedies, a practical guide to optimal healing through the power of herbs--with an emphasis on the special needs of women over forty. Line drawings.
Author: Amanda McQuade Crawford
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 0307778665
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 260
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More Women Choosing Herbal Alternatives Now, more than ever before, women are taking control of their own health and vitality by choosing herbal remedies as an alternative to traditional medicine. Because every year there are new research findings that women and their health providers need to know about, author Amanda McQuade Crawford, M.N.I.M.H, has used her clinical expertise to develop Herbal Remedies for Women. “[Amanda] is not afraid to speak the truth about women’s health issues and how herbs can help,” said Deb Soule, author of The Roots of Healing: A Woman’s Book of Herbs. “Her words of wisdom and capacity for caring are a gift to women everywhere.” Herbal medicine is, in fact, fast becoming the alternative medicine of choice. Included in Crawford’s book is a broad spectrum of herbal remedies for various ailments such as chasteberry seed for fibroids as well as dandelion root and leaf for endometriosis. Also included is an herbal glossary and information on herbal preparation which corrects many herbal myths. Organized into six sections, Herbal Remedies for Women is designed to offer readers natural and effective therapies for an array of women’s issues including: ·Problem of Menses ·Healthy Reproduction ·Infections ·The Change of Life Crawford also divides each chapter into subheads which cover: definition of the syndrome, symptoms and signs, cause, conventional medical care, herbal treatment, and nutrition. Whether or not they have previous experience with herbal medicine, Herbal Remedies for Women provides readers with simple but effective remedies for self-healing.
Author: Rosemary Gladstar
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501175556
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 310
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Simple, safe, and effective herbal home remedies for women of all ages! From menstruation to menopause, learn how to prepare natural treatments for acne, PMS, morning sickness, hot flashes, yeast infections, and more. For centuries women have turned to herbs to cope with a wide variety of health problems and conditions. Comprehensive and easy-to-use, Herbal Healing for Women explains how to create remedies—including teas, tinctures, salves, and ointments—for the common disorders that arise in the different cycles of a woman's life. Covering adolescence, childbearing years, pregnancy and childbirth, and menopause, Rosemary Gladstar teaches how herbs can be used to treat the symptoms of conditions such as acne, PMS, morning sickness, and hot flashes. A complete women's health-care manual, Herbal Healing for Women discusses: -common disorders and the herbs that are effective for treating them -how to select and store herbs -preparation of hundreds of herbal remedies -an alphabetical listing of herbs, including a brief description of the herb, the general medicinal usage, and when necessary, warnings about potential side effects. By explaining the properties of specific herbs and the art of preparation, Rosemary Gladstar demonstrates not only how to achieve healing through herbs but good health as well.
Author: Sari Harrar
Publisher: Rodale Books
ISBN: 9781579542146
Category : Herbs
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Herbal Medicine for Women Only! In this elegantly illustrated book, top herbalists offer inside advice on how to use herbs to look and feel your best, relieve more than 125 common health problems, and strengthen your immunity against illness. You'll find: * Step-by-step directions for making your own herbal medicines * Dosage and recommendations for hot new herbs like black cohosh-- "nature's estrogen"-- and kava-kava, the popular anti-anxiety herb * Special sections on aromatherapy, dream pillows, and herbs for rejuvenation and relaxation * Herbal remedies for female-only problems like morning sickness and PMS, plus much more This beautiful book also features: * Lavishly illustrated profiles of 50 top healing herbs for women, from aloe to yellow dock * Full-color photographs, including herbs in their native settings * Recipes for medicinal teas, soups, formulas, and blends "The Woman's Book of Healing Herbs" is perfect for women who are looking for simple ways to use medicinal herbs to treat everyday health problems, relieve stress, and beautify their skin, hair, and nails. About The Authors: Sari Harrar is Health News Editor for "Prevention" magazine and co-author of "Fat to Firm at Any Age," among other health books. Sara Altshul O'Donnell is Alternative Medicine Editor for "Prevention" magazine and co-author of "Women's Choices in Natural Healing,"
Author: Porter Shimer
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 1603762876
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 255
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Learn how Native Americans have used the bountiful gifts of nature to heal the mind, the body, and the spirit.Bestselling Healing Secrets of the Native Americans brings the age-old knowledge and trusted techniques of Native-American healing to a wider audience. Discover how the Native-American tradition uses plants and herbs, heat, movement and sound, visualization, and spirituality to heal dozens of everyday ailments and illnesses -- from back pain to insect bites to flu and sore throat and much more and apply it to your life to improve your health and your mind. Broken into sections, the book covers such topics as "The Healing Spirit" (including dream therapy, spirituality, and prayer), "The Native American Spa" (healing with heat, massage, sound and movement, and nutrition), "The Native American Pharmacy" (including more than 40 herbs and plants, how to obtain them, and how to use them), plus remedies for more than 40 ailments from acne to wrinkles.
Author: Darlena L'Orange
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 408
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Thousands of people have successfully used traditional Oriental herbal medicine for centuries. Acupuncturist and herbalogist Darlena L'Orange offers remedies for more than 100 common ailments and discusses the healing properties of 50 Chinese and Ayurvedic herbs. Includes an herbal resources guide and a list of educational resources. 15 line drawings.
Author: Laurel Vukovic
Publisher: Basic Health Publications, Inc.
ISBN: 9781591200352
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 200
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Women have their own distinctive biological and health issues, which include menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, and breast cancer. This book explains how vitamins, minerals, and herbs can help women feel better and stay healthier.
Author: Letha Hadady, D.Ac.
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 0609801058
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 512
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Asian Way of Wellness is the first interactive guide to herbal medicine, presenting breakthrough guidelines for self-diagnoses that help readers understand how to evaluate their personal health needs and use readily available herbs to treat common maladies, boost the immune system, prevent illness, maintain wellness, and ensure longevity. The author is a herbalist and accupuncturist.
Author: Deb Soule
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1628730447
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 440
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Did you know that yellow dock syrup can increase iron? That herbal tea with lemon balm and passionflower can ease migraines? Inside The Woman’s Handbook of Healing Herbs are simple and practical herbal remedies for women to use in the day-to-day care of their bodies and their souls. Learn how to start an organic garden, gather your herbs and flowers, and prepare them. More than just a how-to book, The Woman’s Handbook of Herbal Healing is a handbook of empowerment and kindness that every woman should own.
Author: Rosemary Gladstar
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 9780553407983
Category : Herbs
Languages : en
Pages : 303
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