Download or read book Begin with a Blanket written by Rachel Coley and published by Cando Kiddo. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IF YOU'VE EVER WISHED FOR A BABY INSTRUCTION MANUAL... this definitive guide to playing with your newborn to promote healthy development is just for you. NOT another list of generic ideas for interacting with your baby that you've already thought of or read . This book features 45 super-creative, simple ways to play with your baby from a pediatric Occupational Therapist and mommy. Chock-full of activities for the first 4-6 months, starting with ways to play with your baby in the first weeks of life! YOU'LL LEARN: how each activity benefits your baby's cognitive, motor and sensory development tips for observing and encouraging the subtle milestones and crucial developmental steps of infant development that most parents don't know ideas for making Tummy Time FUN ways to play to help prevent common head shape and neck problems of infancy known as Positional Plagiocephaly and Torticollis how to choose simple toys and household objects that match your baby's development to maximize the fun ALSO INCLUDED: free bonus materials including printable tools and resources Stop wondering what to do with your new baby Start having fun and enjoy the peace of mind knowing you're promoting healthy development!

Download or read book Herb Fairies Book One Stellaria s Big Find written by Kimberly Gallagher and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine the excitement of four children playing in the park when they discover a real, live fairy. Not just any fairy, but Stellaria, the chickweed fairy. Chickweed is one of their favorite healing plants and it turns out Stellaria was looking for them. She needs the children's help to restore the fading magic in the Fairy Herb Garden. When Stellaria takes them to her fairy home, the children find that restoring the magic means facing a troll. Can they figure out how to use chickweed to heal the troll's ailments? Will they be able to solve the riddle to guess her name?

Download or read book A Kid s Herb Book written by Lesley Tierra and published by Author's Choice Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A creative blend of information, projects, activities, preparations, colour-in artwork, stories, songs, lore and interesting herbal tidbits. This book will help parents and their children learn about herbs.

Download or read book Energetic Herbalism written by Kat Maier and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-26 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Nautilus Book Award Gold Medal Winner: Health, Healing & Wellness In this indispensable new resource both for the home apothecary and clinical practitioners, a celebrated herbalist brings alive the elemental relationships among traditional healing practices, ecological stewardship, and essential plant medicines. By honoring ancient wisdom and presenting it in an innovative way, Energetic Herbalism is a profound and practical guide to family and community care for those seeking to move beyond symptom relief and into a truly holistic framework of health. Throughout, author Kat Maier invites readers to explore their personal relationships with plants and their environs as they discover diverse models of healing. Inside Energetic Herbalism, you’ll find: The elements and patterns of Ayurvedic doshas for greater self-awareness as well as positive lifestyle choices A deep appreciation of the wisdom of indigenous peoples, which is the foundation of sacred plant traditions The relationship of well-being to the seasons through the brilliant lens of Chinese Five Element Theory, and how our emotional health is beautifully expressed through the Elements The roots and evolution of Vitalism, the traditional Western system of energetic medicine How to assess imbalances in the body using the elegant and intuitive vocabulary of the six tissue states, an emerging tool in Western herbalism The senses as the main tools for navigating through energetic herbalism Through the rich herbal tradition of storytelling, Maier seamlessly blends theory and practice with her experience-tested herbal remedies and healing protocols. Maier stresses the critical message of how to address the challenge of threatened medicinal plant populations, offering practical and inspiriting methods for ensuring their survival. Many herbals boast a materia medica of more than 100 herbs, but in keeping with an emphasis on sustainable practice, Maier instead focuses in depth on 25 essential medicinal herbs that can be grown in most temperate climates and soils, including: Dandelion Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng) Goldenseal Burdock Calendula Echinacea Goldenrod Whether you are a seasoned clinical herbalist, an herbalist-in-training, or simply someone seeking to provide the best natural health care for your family, this book is a source of inspiration, insight, and answers you will return to again and again.

Download or read book Enjoying Wild Herbs written by Nat Mady and published by Rough Trade Books. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoying Wild Herbs: A Seasonal Guide brings Hackney Herbal's Nat Mady and illustrator Catmouse together to introduce the wonderful world of herbs. Asking important questions about the nature of public and private space, of how we live alongside plants, how we use them, how we gather them, this is a treatise on how foraging and the knowledge that underpins it can be a radical act—an act that informs much of our attitude to the natural world, to the food we eat and to how we value the multitudinous life that surrounds us.

Download or read book No Dig written by Charles Dowding and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 631 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Work in partnership with nature to nurture your soil for healthy plants and bumper crops - without back-breaking effort! Have you ever wondered how to transform a weedy plot into a thriving vegetable garden? Well now you can! By following the simple steps set out in No Dig, in just a few short hours you can revolutionize your vegetable patch with plants already in the ground from day one! Charles Dowding is on a mission to teach that there is no need to dig over the soil, but by minimizing intervention you are actively boosting soil productivity. In fact, The less you dig, the more you preserve soil structure and nurture the fungal mycelium vital to the health of all plants. This is the essence of the No Dig system that Charles Dowding has perfected over a lifetime growing vegetables. So put your gardening gloves on and get ready to discover: - Guides and calendars of when to sow, grow, and harvest. - Inspiring information and first-hand guidance from the author - “Delve deeper” features look in-depth at the No Dig system and the facts and research that back it up. - The essential role of compost and how to make your own at home. - The importance of soil management, soil ecology, and soil health. Now one of the hottest topics in environmental science, this "wood-wide web" has informed Charles's practice for decades, and he's proven it isn't just trees that benefit - every gardener can harness the power of the wood-wide web. Featuring newly- commissioned step-by-step photography of all stages of growing vegetables and herbs, and all elements of No Dig growing, shot at Charles’s beautiful market garden in Somerset, you too will be able to grow more veg with less time and effort, and in harmony with nature - so join the No Dig revolution today! A must-have volume for followers of Charles Dowding who fervently believe in his approach to low input, high yield gardening, as well as gardeners who want to garden more lightly on the earth, with environmentally friendly techniques like organic and No Dig.

Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Spices Herbs written by Padma Lakshmi and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Emmy-nominated host of the award-winning Top Chef, an A-to-Z compendium of spices, herbs, salts, peppers, and blends, with beautiful photography and a wealth of explanation, history, and cooking advice. “A beautiful book by Padma Lakshmi featuring an extensive catalogue and helpful recommendations on how best to use these ingredients to create full-flavored dishes. A great resource for any chef or home cook.” -- Eric Ripert Award-winning cookbook author and television host Padma Lakshmi, inspired by her life of traveling across the globe, brings together the world’s spices and herbs in a vibrant, comprehensive alphabetical guide. This definitive culinary reference book is illustrated with rich color photographs that capture the essence of a diverse range of spices and their authentic flavors. The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs includes complete descriptions, histories, and cooking suggestions for ingredients from basic herbs to the most exotic seeds and chilies, as well as information on toasting spices, making teas, and infusing various oils and vinegars. And no other market epitomizes Padma’s love for spices and global cuisine than where she spent her childhood—lingering in the aisles of the iconic gourmet food store Kalustyan’s, in New York City. Perfect for the holiday season and essential to any well-stocked kitchen or cooking enthusiast, The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs is an invaluable resource as well as a stunning and adventurous tour of some of the most wondrous and majestic flavors on earth.

Download or read book The Herb Spice Activity Book written by Alice Siegel and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Homegrown Herbs written by Tammi Hartung and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2015-04-15 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy a thriving, fragrant herb garden and use your harvest to bring beauty, flavor, and health to your everyday life. Tammi Hartung provides in-depth profiles of 101 popular herbs, including information on seed selection, planting, maintenance, harvesting, and drying. Hartung also shows you how to use your herbs in a variety of foods, home remedies, body care products, and crafts. Whether you’re a seasoned herbalist or planting your first garden, Homegrown Herbs will inspire you to get the most out of your herbs.

Download or read book Herbal Activities for Kids written by Molly Meehan Brown and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rich, colorful compendium of crafts, cooking, gardening, and nature exploration activities introduces kids ages 7 and up to the versatility and creative fun of working and playing with herbs. From dandelions to lavender, chamomile, turmeric, and lemon balm, herbs include a wonderfully diverse range of plants for crafting, cooking, and gardening. Kids will love exploring the world of herbs with this lively and colorful collection of 50 nature-based activities created by Molly Meehan Brown and the global community of herbalists who contribute to the Wild Ginger Community Herbal Center. Filled with photos and the whimsical art of Madison Safer, this eclectic and colorful compilation volume features easy-to-follow projects that engage all five senses. There are activities for different ages and interests, including how to make a pressed flower and herb collage, tie-dye fabric with turmeric, make elderberry syrup, plant a pollinator garden, make wild berry crumble, craft an herbal wreath or a flower bracelet, write a nature haiku, make lemon balm lip balm, and more. With bits of lore about herbs and herbalism sprinkled throughout, this is the perfect introduction to the versatility and usefulness of herbs for kids ages 7 and up.

Download or read book Handbook of Herbs and Spices written by K. V. Peter and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2006-08-25 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Woodhead Publishing in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition'... a good reference book for food processors and packers of herbs and spices.'Food Technology (of Volume 1)'... a standard reference for manufacturers who use herbs and spices in their products.'Food Trade Review (of Volume 2)The final volume of this three-volume sequence completes the coverage of the main herbs and spices used in food processing. The first part of the book reviews ways of improving the safety of herbs and spices. There are chapters on detecting and controlling mycotoxin contamination, controlling pesticide and other residues, the use of irradiation and other techniques to decontaminate herbs and spices, packaging and storage, QA and HACCP systems. Part two reviews the potential health benefits of herbs and spices with chapters discussing their role in preventing chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease and promoting gut health. The final part of the book comprises chapters on twenty individual herbs and spices, covering such topics as chemical composition, cultivation and quality issues, processing, functional benefits and uses in food. Herbs and spices reviewed range from asafoetida, capers and carambola to perilla, potato onion and spearmint.The final volume will consolidate the reputation of this three-volume series, providing a standard reference for R&D and QA staff using herbs and spices in their food products. - The final volume of this three-volume sequence completes the coverage of the main herbs and spices used in food processing - Incorporates safety issues, production, main uses and regulations - Reviews the potential health benefits of herbs and spices

Download or read book Aromatic Herbs in Food written by Charis M. Galanakis and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aromatic Herbs in Food: Bioactive Compounds, Processing, and Applications thoroughly explores three critical dimensions: properties of bioactive compounds, recovery and applications. The book covers the most trending topics in herbs' applications, putting emphasis on the health components of spices and herbs, their culinary use, their application for the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders, quality and safety requirements for usage in foods, processing, extraction technologies, green extraction technologies, encapsulation of recovered bioactives, applications and interactions with food components, applications as food supplements for weight loss, usage in active food packaging, the applications of rosemary and sage extracts, and much more. This book is ideal for food scientists, technologists, engineers and chemists working in the whole food science field. In addition, nutrition researchers working on food applications and food processing will find the content very valuable. - Covers all the important aspects of herbs, such as properties, processing, recovery issues and their applications - Brings the health components of spices and herbs, their culinary use and applications for the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders - Explores herbs' processing, extraction technologies, green extraction technologies, encapsulation of recovered bioactives, applications, and interactions with food components

Download or read book Rosemary Gladstar s Medicinal Herbs A Beginner s Guide written by Rosemary Gladstar and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-10 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Craft a soothing aloe lotion after an encounter with poison ivy, make a dandelion-burdock tincture to fix sluggish digestion, and brew up some lavender-lemon balm tea to ease a stressful day. In this introductory guide, Rosemary Gladstar shows you how easy it can be to make your own herbal remedies for life’s common ailments. Gladstar profiles 33 common healing plants and includes advice on growing, harvesting, preparing, and using herbs in healing tinctures, oils, and creams. Stock your medicine cabinet full of all-natural, low-cost herbal preparations.

Download or read book The Posy Book Garden Inspired Bouquets That Tell a Story written by Teresa H. Sabankaya and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Like a favorite recipe, a posy is meant to be savored and shared. Try it yourself, and … welcome a bit of floral enchantment into your life.” —Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken Botanist Inspired by the Victorian-era language of flowers, a posy is a small, round bouquet of flowers, herbs, and plants meant to convey a message, such as dahlias for gratitude, sunflowers for adoration, or thyme for bravery. These floral poems have become Teresa Sabankaya’s signature. Brides want them for their weddings, but a posy is a lovely gift any time of year, and one that readers can easily put together from their garden or with blooms from their local florist. In The Posy Book, Sabankaya shares step-by-step instructions, floral recipes for more than 20 posies, and ideas for seasonal variations. A modern floral dictionary, with 12 original paintings by celebrated illustrator Maryjo Koch, will help readers craft their own posies filled with personal meaning.

Download or read book Back to Eden written by Jethro Kloss and published by . This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...set[s] forth his method of natural self healing based on herbs, a diet that used no meat, dairy products, or eggs, and a life in harmony with the laws of health and nature. He opposed the use of sugar, spices, pepper, mustard, vinegar, and fermented foods. He recommended the use of soymilk in numerous healing diets and considered it far better than cow's milk. " -- www.SoyinfoCenter.com.

Download or read book Nature s Remedies written by Jean Willoughby and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2016-12-06 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn to the natural benefits of herbs for enhanced energy, digestive health, hormonal harmony, pain relief, skin care, improved sleep, and more. Throughout history, herbs have been used medicinally to promote healing and vitality. Think chamomile for better sleep, green tea for enhanced focus, or elderberry for immunity boost. Today, herbs are more popular than ever, celebrated not just for their effectiveness but also as natural and affordable remedies. This beginner-friendly guide welcomes a new generation to the trusted tradition. Engagingly written for a wide audience, it presents richly detailed profiles of more than sixty herbs, including cultural history, uses, tips and beautiful watercolor illustrations. “The simple practicality of Nature’s Remedies by Jean Willoughby makes this book easy to consult when needed. Some of my favorite herbs were cited within its pages such as St. John’s Wort, White Tea, Dandelion, Ashwaghanda, and Elderberry just to name a few. If you are new to horticulture and botany like I am, and you want a fresh, simple, and clean start then Nature’s Remedies by Jean Willoughby is the book for you.” —Tea End

Download or read book Materia Medica of Western Herbs written by Carole Fisher and published by Aeon Books. This book was released on 2018-06-06 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the original Materia Medica of Western Herbs by Carole Fisher and Gilian Painter, this volume has been expanded and updated to include botanical, scientific, pharmacy and safety information. It is designed for worldwide use and contains detailed monographs of 180 medicinal herbs. There are appendices to help students understand pharmacological and medicinal actions, a glossary listing the known actions of common constituents, a table of interactions and a comprehensive therapeutic index. This textbook is valuable not only for students and practitioners of herbal medicine but is also of use to any health provider who wishes to know more about how and why herbs work and the safety issues related to them.