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In this practical yet scientific guide, leading researcher in cancer, heart disease and diabetes prevention Kedar N. Prasad reveals the latest revolutionary discoveries on the use of antioxidants and micronutrients to treat diabetes. He details how the proper combinations of vitamin and antioxidant supplements can greatly increase the effectiveness of standard medical treatment, to halt and even r

Our oral health is intimately linked with our overall health and well-being. In this practical guide to herbal dental care, medical herbalist, Leslie Alexander, and registered dental hygienist, Linda Straub-Bruce, detail how to use 41 safe and effective herbs for the mouth for optimum oral health, prevention of decay and inflammation and relief from pain and discomfort. The authors provide recipes

· Offers herbal remedies for many conditions associated with ageing, such as prostate enlargement, hot flushes, hypertension, insomnia and arthritis· Provides herbal treatments to restore and maintain function in each of the body's major systems · Explores more than 150 herbs and their actions on the body and mind, preparation methods and recommended dosagesIn this herbal guide to healthy ageing,

Wherever the first inhabitants of the world gathered together, they engaged in the human concerns of community building, interpersonal relations and spiritual understanding. As such these earliest people became our “first psychologists.” Their wisdom lives on through the teachings of contemporary Indigenous elders and healers, offering unique insights and practices to help us revision the self-lim

The tattvas, the Five Great Elements - earth, water, fire, air/wind and ether/space - create and sustain, not only the universe, but, also, all of its inhabitants. Each of us has a unique combination of these elemental energies behind our personal characteristics - everything from the colour of our eyes to our behaviour and emotional temperament. What tattvas are dominant in your make-up can, also

In this practical scientific guide, leading researcher in cancer, heart disease and diabetes prevention, Kedar N. Prasad, reveals the latest revolutionary discoveries on the use of antioxidants to prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease. He details how the proper combinations of vitamin and antioxidant supplements can greatly increase the effectiveness of standard medical treatments for Alzheimer's

From aspirin and ibuprofen to antihistamines and cortisone, anti-inflammatory drugs are now the top-selling drugs in the world. But daily use of these powerful drugs comes with a price: side effects, many of which can lead to other chronic conditions and the further use of medication. In this practical guide to natural remedies for inflammation, naturopath Christopher Vasey explores 38 anti-inflam

· Details the process of oil pulling, including when to do it, how long to swish the oil in your mouth, and other oral care techniques that complement it · Explains the health benefits of 10 different cold-pressed oils, including sesame, coconut, and pumpkin seed, allowing you to choose the best oil for your needs · Includes a step-by-step 7-day detox plan and information on additional detox techn

· Explores the structures of the vocal tract and their functional relationships to the entire musculoskeletal system with detailed drawings · Examines the components of the larynx and pharynx, the effects of muscular tensions on the vocal cords, the importance of skeletal alignment, and the complex roles of the diaphragm, soft palate, lips, and tongue in vocalization · Provides exercises and techn

In this comprehensive guide to subtle energy and its associated physical manifestations, Robert Henderson reveals how the discomfort and pain you carry in your physical body is related to the energies of the life you have experienced. The author explains the eight types of subtle energy: Emotional, which carries anger, fear, love, and other emotions; Mental, which affects patterns of behavior, bel

In this practical scientific guide, micronutrient researcher, Kedar N. Prasad, reveals the latest revolutionary discoveries in the use of antioxidants to treat Parkinson's and Huntington's disease. He details how the proper combinations of vitamin and antioxidant supplements, along with polyphonic compounds such as curcumin and resveratrol, can greatly increase the effectiveness of standard medica

Humming is one of the simplest and yet most profound sounds we can make. If you have a voice and can speak, you can hum. Research has shown humming to be much more than a self-soothing sound - it affects us on a physical level, reducing stress, inducing calmness and enhancing sleep as well as lowering heart rate and blood pressure and producing powerful neurochemicals such as oxytocin, the “love”

· Explains the phenomenon of male menopause and how to deal with it · Reveals scientific evidence of testosterone-blocking agents in the environment that alter men's essential chemistry as they age · Presents safe, organic plant medicines that can restore optimum testosterone levels · Contains the most up-to-date natural treatments for impotence, infertility, and prostate disease The recognition o

Presents an eight-week weight-loss programme.Explains how relaxed eating stimulates metabolic function and how stress hormones encourage weight gain Shows how fully enjoying each meal is the optimal way to a healthy body In this 10th anniversary edition, Marc David presents a new way to understand our relationship to food, focusing on quality and the pleasure of eating to transform and improve met

In addition to herbalism and acupuncture, Chinese Medicine has a rich tradition of using stones as medicine, passed from generation to generation for thousands of years. In this comprehensive guide and extensive Materia Medica, Leslie J. Franks presents the Stone Medicine teachings of Dr. Jeffrey C. Yuen, an 88th generation Taoist priest from the ancient lineage of the Jade Purity School which dat

One of the most defining physical characteristics of humanity, the hands contain reflex zones and pressure points related to the systems and organs of the body just like the feet. The reflex zones and points of the hands present the most effective means of treating psychological and neurological disorders due to their sophisticated relationship with the brain. Applying her ground-breaking combinat

Weaving together ancient wisdom, mystical folklore and modern plant research, master herbalist, Ellen Evert Hopman, explores the many uses of flowers, trees, common weeds and ornamental plants for food, medicine, spiritual growth and magical rituals. She reveals the herbal lore surrounding each plant, drawing on traditional knowledge and remedies from around the world, including Native American, C

· Provides an easy questionnaire to determine your emotional type and an interactive self-assessment for finding the right pain treatment for your condition · Explores mind-body treatments for many common pain conditions, including arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel, migraines, carpal tunnel, and PTSD· Reviews the scientific evidence in support of acupuncture, biofeedback, hypnosi

Bach flower essences provide excellent tools for balancing energetic disturbances generated by emotions. Yet people often have trouble clearly expressing their feelings and emotions, making selection of a specific flower essence difficult. Drawing upon the centuries-old relationships established in Chinese Medicine between emotions and physical disorders, Pablo Noriega shows how to use a person's

· Details the 8 main causes of constipation and how to determine which is at the root of your difficulties · Offers practical advice on how to correct each type of constipation with natural and non-aggressive methods, such as dietary changes, herbs, and relaxation methods · Explains gentle, natural ways to empty the bowels when quick relief is necessary · Reveals how treating constipation properly