Exploring the resurgence of herbalism, this guide delves into the cultural significance and practical applications of modern herbal practices. It highlights the connection between traditional knowledge and contemporary wellness, offering insights into the healing properties of various herbs. Readers will discover how to incorporate herbal remedies into their daily lives, fostering a deeper appreciation for nature's bounty and its role in holistic health.
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"In this herbal guide to healthy aging, medical herbalist David Hoffmann discusses how to maintain the body's vitality as we age and how to treat and prevent the health concerns brought about by aging. He provides herbal treatments to restore and protect each of the body's major systems--from the muscles, bones, and digestive system to the pulmonary, cardiovascular, and reproductive organs - as well as herbal remedies for specific ailments such as prostate enlargement, hot flashes, hypertension, insomnia, bronchitis, varicose veins, and arthritis. He shows how herbs can help minimize dependence on conventional medical treatments and provide a safe and welcome alternative to the unpleasant and sometimes dangerous side effects of synthetic drugs. In the materia medica, Hoffmann details more than 150 health-promoting herbs and their actions on the body and mind, preparation methods, and recommended dosages. This authoritative guide to herbal preventive medicine offers holistic treatments designed not only to promote vibrant health but also to provide a way to age with grace."--Backcover.
Exploring the transformative role of media from the fall of the Soviet Union through the Arab Spring and ongoing conflicts, this book highlights how media has become a key player in political dynamics rather than just an observer. It offers a thorough analysis of media's influence on revolutionary changes and its impact on contemporary global affairs, providing insights into the evolving relationship between media and politics.
Never let the past follow too closely . . . Leopold S Lurdan Leopold S Lurdan, an internationally acclaimed food writer and feared restaurant reviewer is an old school friend of Marco Bragg, a successful celebrity chef, entrepreneur and television personality. Lurdan is embarking upon his 'Italian Project', a culinary journey tracking through the streets of Rome to the hill top towns of Piedmont, researching his new book on the regional cucina of Italy, Lurdan On The Food And Culinary Traditions Of Central And Northern Italy. A rambunctious critic of the fusion movement, Lurdan detests innovation for its sake alone. Lurdan and Bragg are seeking rapprochement after a series of increasingly bitter exchanges in their respective newspaper columns following Lurdan's latest scathing review of Sol Invictus, Bragg's widely acclaimed flagship restaurant. The recently remarried Bragg and his young wife Tiffany who are honeymooning in Italy have been invited to spend an indulgent weekend at La Fortuna, Lurdan's restored 18th century villa. Coming together again, the friends retrace their lives from school days through to the professional success each has enjoyed, on a weekend that will change their lives forever . . .
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"A guide to herbal remedies that promote longevity and address the health concerns of the baby boom generation"--Provided by publisher
This book is the essential reference for anyone interested in growing, gathering, preparing, using and taking herbs for improving and maintaining health.
A foundational textbook on the scientific principles of therapeutic herbalism and their application in medicine • A complete handbook for the medical practitioner • Includes the most up-to-date information on preparations, dosage, and contraindications • By the author of The Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal Medical Herbalism contains comprehensive information concerning the identification and use of medicinal plants by chemical structure and physiological effect, the art and science of making herbal medicine, the limitations and potential of viewing herbs chemically, and the challenge to current research paradigms posed by complex plant medicines. It also includes information on toxicology and contraindications, the issues involved in determining dosage and formulation types for an individual, guides to the different measurement systems and conversion tables, and the pros and cons of both industrial and traditional techniques. With additional sections devoted to the principles of green medicine, the history of Western Herbalism, the variety of other medical modalities using medicinal plants, an extensive resource directory, and a discussion of treatments organized by body system, Medical Herbalism is the comprehensive textbook all students and practitioners of clinical herbalism need to develop their healing practices.
Herbs can help prevent heart disease and ease the symptoms of several cardiovascular conditions. This accessible reference includes a detailed A-to-Z directory of the 44 herbs that most benefit the heart. Noted herbal clinician David Hoffman teaches you how to prepare safe and effective herbal teas, tinctures, and supplements to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, varicose veins, angina, and more. Practical tips for incorporating lifestyle changes round out this holistic approach to complete cardiovascular health.
