Download or read book An A Z Guide to Healing Foods written by Elise Marie Collins and published by Mango Media. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find foods that fill you with a sense of well-being—and benefit your body—with this alphabetical, cross-referenced guide: “Fantastic.” —Christiane Northrup, MD, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom Filled with scientific information, natural remedies, and modern wisdom, this concise reference is for anyone confused by all the nutritional claims out there. How do you separate real benefits from marketing hype? What is a “superfood” anyway? Alternative health expert Elise Collins has compiled a compact yet comprehensive list of hundreds of healing foods, their vitamin and mineral content, and what they do to promote health, prevent disease, and decrease symptoms of illness. Arranged alphabetically and complete with a cross-reference for what's best to eat for specific ailments, this guidebook is designed to be as convenient as a shopping list. Included are preparation tips and recipes to make this the ultimate tool for joyful eating and radiant health. “Encyclopedic information on the nutritional, medical, and holistic benefits of foods.” —Dana Jacobi, author of 12 Best Foods Cookbook
Download or read book The A Z Guide to Healing Herbal Remedies written by Jason Elias and published by Dell. This book was released on 1995-07-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Herbalism Is a wonderful alternative medicine that can treat both symptoms and the underlying causes of disease. For hundreds of years, the Infusions and decoctions of roots, leaves, barks, and flowers of common plants have helped the body to heal itself.
Download or read book Edgar Cayce on Healing Foods written by William A. McGarey and published by ARE Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edgar Cayce left behind a legacy of psychic readings, two-thirds of which dealt with physical illnesses and what might be done to restore the body to health. Throughout his suggestions on ways to correct these conditions, Cayce spoke volumes about diet. He saw certain food combinations as helpful, some as harmful. His theme throughout the readings was to keep the body and its functions balanced-often by using nutrition. This book provides readers with specific diets for arthritis, cancer, epilepsy, hypoglycemia, colitis, diabetes, and more. Plus, you'll learn that the diet you need for full health is as unique as you are. This book will show you the diet that will suit you best.
Download or read book Chakra Foods for Optimum Health written by Deanna M. Minich and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rejuvenate your body and spirit with this cookbook and food guide that combines nutritional information with the wisdom of the chakras. Nutritionist and yoga practitioner Deanna Minich's Chakra Foods for Optimum Health will teach you how to recover from emotional and physical woes by choosing the right food and preparing them with delicious, healing recipes. Her unique approach looks at both the nutritional and spiritual aspects of different foods, revealing how they relate to the chakras of the body. For each of the chakras, specific affirmations and other practices are offered alongside meal plans. In this book, you will find: · Specific foods and practices that can help with each chakra · Lists, charts, and diagrams to help you easily pinpoint what you need · Clearly, practical information that you can implement in your life today
Download or read book Foods that Harm Foods that Heal written by and published by . This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Foods that Harm and Foods that Heal written by Editors of Reader's Digest and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 833 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first edition of Foods That Harm, Foods That Heal changed the way we view food and its impact on our bodies. More than 7 million copies of the book have been sold worldwide since then, and interest in food as medicine has only grown as researchers have continued to discover the crucial connections between diet and chronic conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other serious illnesses, as well as the impact of food on stress, insomnia, and other common complaints. In this completely revised, updated, and redesigned edition, you'll find: More than 90 health condition entries from arthritis to insomnia to heart disease Almost 150 food entries from apples to zucchini, including fast food, additives, and more Simple ways to eat, cook, and store each food Food-medicine interactions to be aware of Sidebars on everything from the new USDA Food Plate to the many benefits of vitamin D, probiotics and super foods like goji berries and acai.
Download or read book Medicinal Cookery written by Dale Pinnock and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2011-04-21 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dale Pinnock explains how the healing power of foods stretches even beyond the realms of vitamins and minerals, and involves a far more complex and beautifully wondrous group of biological compounds - phytochemicals. He shows how, when delivered in the right way, many of these compounds can work in a very similar way to medicinal plants and even pharmaceutical drugs, but minus the side-effects. He highlights the benefits of each food and shows how to prepare dishes and recipes that are not only delicious but have a medicinal property that makes them a powerful addition to someone's overall disease treatment plan, be this orthodox medical treatment or natural therapies. He includes recipes for all common health disorders, including problems with digestion, the heart and circulation, the immune and nervous systems, joints and skin disorders.
Download or read book Foods That Heal written by Dr. Bernard Jensen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1988-08-01 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Foods That Heal, Dr. Bernard Jensen uses the teachings of Hippocrates and VG Rocine, as well as his own research and theories, to offer compelling evidence that what we ingest has a profound effect on our health and wellbeing. Part One may change the way you look at your next meal. The section contains a host of helpful troubleshooting advice: health cocktails for common ailments, herbal teas, tonics, vitamin- and mineral-packed food combinations, and detailed data on the roles foods play in the optimum efficiency of specific bodily systems, functions, and overall health. Part Two provides an easy-to-understand guide to fruits and vegetables. Each listing in this section presents a history of use, a buyer’s guide, therapeutic benefits, and nutrient information. Part three contains easy-to-prepare recipes utilizing the “Foods That Heal.” Each recipe makes use of the freshest and most natural ingredients – ingredients that are not processed or altered by chemical preservatives, food colorings, or additives. Both those looking to improve their health and those interested in taking an active role in enhancing their overall wellbeing will find this book interesting, informative, and full of common-sense suggestions for attaining good health through proper nutrition.
Download or read book Whole Food Facts written by Evelyn Roehl and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 1996-06 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What each food is, where it comes from, how to store it, how to cook with it, comprehensive nutritional breakdowns for each food.
Download or read book Home Remedies written by Meredith Hale and published by Wellfleet Press. This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handy guide, Home Remedies provides families with ordinary household remedies to treat over 100 common ailments safely, effectively, and inexpensively in an easy-to-use A-to-Z format. Discover easy remedies to help care for everyday health problems with cures from a wide range of sources. Get time-tested, natural easements for coughs, cold and flu viruses, aches and pains, digestive complaints, sleep disorders, skin conditions, and even get some tips to help babies and women's health.
Download or read book The Big Book of Backyard Medicine written by Julie Bruton-Seal and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 980 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Most Thorough Compilation of Home Cures and Remedies Yet! Years ago, every household practiced natural healing by using what they had. Plants grow abundantly all over our roadsides, cities, and in your own backyard, and though once valued and widely used, they've fallen out of fashion over time as people forget the numerous medicinal uses at our fingertips. This book brings alternative medicine back to the forefront. Researched and written by a practicing medical herbalist and natural healer, and now with even more herbs and medicinal plants, The Big Book of Backyard Medicine is the basis for a veritable natural pharmacy that anyone can create. Featuring one hundred specific plants and their associated remedies, and fully illustrated with hundreds of color photographs, this book offers fascinating insights into the literary, historic, botanical, and global applications of common wild plants and herbs that can be used in medicines, including: Ash Chicory Dandelion Forget-me-not Gypsywort Horseradish Mint Red Poppy Thistle Wild carrot Willow And so much more! Anyone who wants to improve his or her health in a completely natural way will find this book to be an absolute must-have for his or her home—and garden.
Download or read book The Gardener s A Z Guide to Growing Organic Food written by Tanya L. K. Denckla and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A single-volume reference for organic food gardening is arranged in an A-to-Z format that covers planting, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, storing, working in a greenhouse, and preventing and combating plant diseases and garden pests. Original.
Download or read book Foods that Harm Foods that Heal written by Editors at Reader's Digest and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 914 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated edition of the groundbreaking, best-selling guide to the vital link between food and health—now featuring more than 50 recipes for good health. The first edition of Foods That Harm, Foods That Heal changed the way we view food and its impact on our bodies. More than 7 million copies of the book have been sold worldwide since then, and interest in food as medicine has only grown as researchers have continued to discover the crucial connections between diet and chronic conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other serious illnesses, as well as the impact of food on stress, insomnia, and other common complaints. In this newly updated edition, you’ll find: *More than 100 health condition entries from arthritis to insomnia to heart disease, with quick tips on what to eat to prevent or treat each ailment naturally *More than 170 food entries from apples to zucchini, plus simple ways to eat, cook, and store each food to maximize its healing potential *More than 50 delicious and easy-to-make recipes featuring the healing foods *Special features on the potential dangers of pesticides, food additives, and genetically modified crops; the many benefits of vitamin D; the real deal on high-fructose corn syrup; the dangers of mixing food and medicine; and much more
Download or read book Herbs for Pets written by Mary L. Wulff and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04-19 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Herbs for Pets, by herbalists and holistic experts Gregory L. Tilford and Mary L. Wulff, is the bible for all pet owners looking to enhance their companion animals’ lives through natural therapies. Now in its second revised edition, Herbs for Pets is an indispensable resource, an exhaustive compendium of medicinal plants and natural remedies that hosts an illustrated tour through Western, ayurvedic, and Chinese herbs that grow in North America, including their holistic applications and contraindications, and alternative approaches to treating a wide range of ailments. Remedies in the book are applicable to dogs and cats, as well as birds, small mammals, and even farm animals. The book is organized into three chapters, the first is dedicated to the “Principles and Practices of Herbalism,” discussing the many facets of herbs, concerns about toxicity, basic herbal preparation, the ethical use of herbs, the connection between herbs and diet, and using herbs as dietary supplements. Chapter 2, titled “Materia Medica: An A-Z Guide to Herbs for Animals,” is an exhaustive 150-page section presenting color photographs and text about the appearance, habitat and range, cycle and bloom season, parts used, primary medicinal activities, strongest affinities, common uses, availability, propagation and harvest, alternatives and adjuncts, and cautions and comments for 65 different herbs (from Alfalfa to Yucca!). The common uses section is extensive for each herb, discussing the nutrient value, various qualities, and ways in which the herb is used for specific treatments. The third chapter of the book is titled “An Herbal Repertory for Animals: Ailments and Treatments” and details remedies for the following: anxiety, nervousness, and behavioral problems; arthritis and hip dysplasia; cancer; cardiovascular problems; digestive system problems; ear problems; elderly animal care; endocrine system and related problems; epilepsy, convulsions, and seizures; eye problems; first aid, immune system care; mouth and nose problems; parasite-related problems; pregnancy and lactation; skin problems; and urinary problems. The authors share over two dozen herbal remedies for various ailments, from asthma and pneumonia to constipation and eye cleaner. A glossary of over 200 terms is included, as are references and a comprehensive index.
Download or read book Natural Health Magazine Complete Guide to Safe Herbs written by Chris D. Meletis and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2002 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to safely combining medications and nutritional supplements with herbs and other foods that promote healing and wellness offers information about 175 of the most effective and safest herbs.
Download or read book Prescription for Dietary Wellness written by Phyllis A. Balch CNC and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-05-26 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like its companion books--the number-one bestselling Prescription for Nutritional Healing and the newer Prescription for Herbal Healing--Prescription for Dietary Wellness offers authoritative information that is research-based and clearly written, making it easy for the reader to quickly find the subjects in which he or she is interested and to incorporate the dietary recommendations into his or her daily life. Updates in this second edition include: phytochemicals and antioxidants foods that boost immunity how to choose the most nutritious foods "standout" healing foods how to design a diet for your individual optimal health, taking into account special dietary needs such as those of women, children, vegetarians, and others food combining diet-based healing techniques such as juicing, fasting, and detoxifying how to avoid potential dietary dangers, including threats to water safety, foodborne diseases, food additives, food irradiation, antibiotics, genetically engineered foods, and undesirable substances such as caffeine, cholesterol, and sugar. While not a cookbook, Prescription for Dietary Wellness also includes a number of easy, wholesome recipes and advice on cooking methods. It is a complete, practical guide to eating for good health.
Download or read book Healing Foods written by Margaret Joan Roberts and published by . This book was released on 2012-02-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Healing Foods, organic gardening pioneer Margaret Roberts brings nature's pharmacy into our homes and into our lives.
