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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An inspiring look at one of the most commonly misunderstood female health issues. Dr. Christine Northrup believes that the change is not simply a collection of physical symptoms to be fixed, but a mind/body revolution that brings the greatest opportunity for growth since adolescence. Dr. Northrup shows women how they can make menopause a time of personal empowerment & positive energy
- emerging wiser, healthier, & stronger in both mind & body than ever before.
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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. ...

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. ...

Presents the outlines of a more empowering understanding of our world, based on a comprehension of the far-reaching implications of our food choices & the worldview those choices reflect & mandate. The author offers a set of universal principles for all people of conscience, from any religious tradition, that they can follow to reconnect with what we are eating, what was required to get it on our plate, & what happens after it leaves our plates. ...

This book answers the question about what to eat to keep you healthy. It focuses on the Worlds Healthiest Foods, 100 delicious foods that are nutrient-rich, providing the maximum number of nutrients for the least amount of calories. The book is an inspiration not only for those who want to achieve vibrant health & energy but for those who also want a healthier way to lose weight by making the Worlds Healthiest Foods the foundation of their Healthiest Way of Eating. The Worlds Healthiest Foods are among the most flavourful foods in the world so you can now eat healthier without sacrificing taste! This book provides innovative new ways to maximize the nutritional value of the Worlds Healthiest Foods while minimizing preparation time through quick & easy recipes that anyone can make. Most recipes take 7 minutes or less to prepare! ...

Yang 24-Step Tàijíquan is one of the most widely-practiced Tàijíquan forms in the world today, & the form that most people first learn. Gentle enough to be suitable for the elderly, yet challenging enough to stretch even the most experienced practitioner, it is also one of the most accessible & rewarding. In his new book, James Drewe provides a comprehensive & detailed explication of the postures & movements of the form. For each, he describes exactly how the weight flows, how to use the hands, how to move the limbs, & how to relax into the movement, clearly explaining each step with the aid of foot patterns & photographs. Sections on the internal aspects of Tàijíquan, descriptions of the subtle variations that may be made when performing certain movements, & even instructions on how to fit the movements to music are also included. This comprehensive guide to Yang 24-Step Tàijíquan is an invaluable resource for taiji practitioners at all levels, including beginners, as well as taiji instructors, & students of other martial arts. ...