In  Whole Foods for Strong Bones, nutritional theorist & best-selling author Annemarie Colbin gives readers a complete lifestyle program, including nutrition & exercise recommendations, that can strengthen bones & prevent osteoporosis. Youll learn:
- What puts you at risk for bone fracture Why medication & estrogen therapy may not work for you How the nutrients in whole foods build bone mass 85 easy recipes that maximize the bone-building effects of whole foods.
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The scientific work of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) represents a style of learning & understanding which is largely ignored today. The approach of modern science is largely detached, intellectual & analytical, & it is increasingly recognized that many of our contemporary problems stem from the resulting divorce from nature. By contrast, Goethe's way of science pursued understanding through the experience of the 'authentic wholeness' of what was observed. Working with the intuitive mode of consciousness, Goethe aimed at an encounter with the whole phenomenon in its relationship with the observer. In his way of seeing, rather than dividing merely in order to categorize, we should investigate the parts of an object in order to reveal the true nature of the whole. In this invaluable study, Henri Bortoft examines the phenomenological & cultural roots of Goethe's ways of science. He argues that Goethe's insights, far from belonging to the past, represent the foundation for a future science. This new science of nature, involving other human faculties besides the analytical mind, can provide understanding & explanation in a way which our present scientific attitudes, & the culture they serve, desperately lack. ...

Get well quickly through the power of wild raw berries. Learn the power of raw enzyme & flavonoid-rich wild berry extracts made from the far north of Canada & about the power of raw Amazon berrry extracts. Find out how wild berries & extracts can: provide energy & muscular strength; clean toxins from the body; cause excess weight to be burnt; help rebuild the circulatory, digestive & immune systems; improve skin tone & beautify hair. ...

This wild flower identification guide was first published in 1981 & is still widely accepted as the best of its kind for its combination of meticulous illustrations & the use of keys to aid recognition. For this new edition, the Latin names have been revised in accordance with the current classification system. It is now published as the ideal book for the serious student of British & north-west European wild plants, providing a bridge between picture identification guides & the non-illustrated academic floras. ...

The Wild Medicine Solution: Healing with Aromatic, Bitter, & Tonic Plants As people moved into cities & suburbs & embraced modern medicine & industrialised food, they lost their connection to nature, in particular to the plants with which humanity coevolved. These plants are essential components of our physiologies
- tangible reminders of cross-kingdom signaling
- & key not only to vibrant physical health & prevention of illness, but, also, to soothing & awakening the troubled spirit. Offering examples of ancient & modern uses of wild plants in each of the 3 classes
- from aromatic peppermint to bitter dandelion to tonic chocolate
- Masé provides easy recipes to integrate them into meals as seasonings & as central ingredients in soups, stocks, salads & grain dishes as well as including formulas for teas, spirits & tinctures. Providing a framework for safe & effective use as well as new insights to enrich the practice of advanced herbalists, he shows how healing "wild plant deficiency syndrome"
- that is, adding wild plants back into our diets
- is vital not only to our health, but, also, to our spiritual development. Blending traditional herbal medicine with history, mythology, clinical practice & recent findings in physiology & biochemistry, herbalist, Guido Masé, explores the three classes of plants necessary for the healthy functioning of our bodies & minds
- aromatics, bitters & tonics. He explains how bitter plants ignite digestion, balance blood sugar, buffer toxicity & improve metabolism; how tonic plants normalise the functions of our cells & nourish the immune system & how aromatic plants relax tense organs, nerves & muscles & stimulate sluggish systems, whether physical, mental, emotional or spiritual. He reveals how wild plants regulate our heart variability rate & adjust the way DNA is read by our cells, controlling the self-destructive tendencies that lead to chronic inflammation or cancer. The book: Explains how 3 classes of wild plants
- aromatics, bitters & tonics
- are uniquely adapted to work with our physiology because we coevolved with them; Provides simple recipes to easily integrate these plants into meals as well as formulae for teas, spirits & tinctures; Offers practical examples of plants in each of the 3 classes, from aromatic peppermint to bitter dandelion to tonic chocolate.








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Dr. Christiane Northrup is one of the world's most trusted medical advisers. In The Wisdom of Menopause, the bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom & Mother-Daughter Wisdom gives you all the medical & nutritional advice you need about the menopause. In particular, Dr. Northrup examines the connection between the menopause & a woman's emotional & spiritual development during this important period of her life. Combining expert medical information & advice with mind-body healing, Dr. Northrup explains: How to deal with the physical & emotional symptoms of the menopause; How to decide about HRT & alternative supplements; How to prevent long-term problems such as heart disease, hormone-related cancers, & memory loss; How the menopause can become a period of considerable personal empowerment. ...

Youre already an expert on your thyroid symptoms. Why not become an expert on solutions? Although your doctor is an invaluable resource, taking charge of your health care is the best way to discover treatments that work, make the most of your medical appointments, & restore your thyroid balance. Because hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, & other thyroid problems affect every woman differently, this workbook takes a personal approach. Together with your doctor, youll evaluate your symptoms & use that information to create a personal treatment plan. Use this book to help interpret test results, understand your options for hormone therapy medication, manage side-effects, & discover simple nutrition & lifestyle strategies that can keep you looking & feeling well. ...

Restore Your Health & Rejuvenate Your Life. Pathogens & toxins found in our environment & the foods we eat can cause myriad health problems including digestive disorders, yeast infections, allergies, urinary tract infections, dental problems & some cancers. Probioticsfriendly bacteriaare the cornerstone of any successful health program because they restore a healthy balance between friendly & bad bacteria in the intestinal tract, a balance that is critical for the health of the entire body. This groundbreaking book reveals how taking the right probioticsin the form of food & supplementsas part of a daily revitalizing program for overall health or for specific health conditions -- can restore that crucial balance. This remarkably easy to follow nutrition program will energize, & rejuvenate as well as: * Improve the health of your GI tract * Alleviate allergies & asthma * Restore your reproductive & urinary tracts * Bolster the immune system against disease * Enhance weight loss * Fight aging. Making probiotics a part of your daily routine will allow anyone to live a healthier, fuller, more vibrant life. ...

This concise, informative, thought-provoking & easy-to-use book explores the history of colloidal silver, its medical & political aspects, side effects, theories, key characteristics, & treatments. You will be surprised by this information on an effective but little-known antibiotic. ...

People everywhere know that meals prepared without heat can taste great & improve their overall health. Yet raw cuisine cookbooks have always offered little variety--until now. In The World Goes Raw Cookbook, raw food chef Lisa Mann provides a fresh approach to (un)cooking with recipes that have an international twist. After discussing the healthfulness of a raw food diet, The World Goes Raw Cookbook tells you how to stock your kitchen with the tools & ingredients that make it easy to prepare raw meals. What follows are six recipe chapters, each focused on a different ethnic cuisine, including Italian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Asian, Caribbean, & South American dishes. & from soups & starters to desserts, every ones a winner. There are even easy-to-follow instructions for growing fresh ingredients in your own kitchen garden. Whether you are already interested in raw food or are exploring it for the first time, the taste-tempting recipes in The World Goes Raw can add variety to your life while helping you feel healthier & more energized. ...