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 Healing Remedies written by Lydia Wilen and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2008-12-30 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A PRACTICAL, SAFE, TIME-TESTED, AND EFFECTIVE A-TO-Z GUIDE TO NATURAL HEALING REMEDIES For years, sisters Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen have been collecting and incredible home remedies. These range from old treatments that have been passed down for centuries (but forgotten by modern medicine) to methods recently uncovered by doctors and medical researchers. Healing Remedies combines the best entries from the Wilens’ Chicken Soup & Other Folk Remedies books, plus a significant amount of new material, including sections on diabetes, osteoporosis, ADD, anxiety, and children’s common ailments–from colic and diaper rash to tantrums and teething. Also, check out these other remarkable remedies: • Eating two pectin-packed apples a day may help lower blood pressure. • For an energy boost, slap the inside of your elbows and the back of your knees. • Eating one-half avocado a day may lower cholesterol by up to 42 percent. • Vaporize a headache by bringing a cup of apple cider vinegar to a slow boil, then put a towel over your head, bend over the pot at a safe distance, and inhale/exhale through your nose for about 10 minutes. • To tone up your circulatory system and strengthen your heart, pretend to vigorously conduct an orchestra for 10 minutes a day. • To improve your memory, pop six raw almonds a day. • Add pizzazz to your sex life by consuming any fruit beginning with p: peaches, plums, pears, pineapple, papaya, and persimmon. • Practice “girth control” by killing your cravings with pure grape juice. Though not meant as a substitute for doctor’s visits, this amazing guide also features special sections on men’s health challenges, especially prostate concerns, and women’s symptom relief, from cramps and morning sickness to vaginitis and hot flashes. Remedies galore–and more–are at your fingertips!

Download or read book A Z of Herbal Remedies written by Emeritus Professor of Prenatal Medicine and Child Health Peter Dunn, (Wr and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-07-06 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will provide you with herbal remedies that have been used successfully for generations to treat numerous common ailments. Remedies for 170 Health problems How to prepare Herbal Infusions and Decoctions Home and Holiday First-Aid The ailments are listed alphabetically; this book investigates each of the ailments and their causes, describes symptoms and provides herbal treatments that are cheap, safe and effective. There is a rich age-old tradition of healing human ailments with wild plants, a tradition that has not died over thousands of years. The uses of healing plants have not varied, though today, with increasing knowledge of the origins of disease and of the pharmacology of plants, their uses have become better defined and understood. Herbs are a natural medicine, part of our inheritance. An interest in plants may begin in childhood when we learn quickly to distinguish garden plants from weeds and may return from a walk in the country clutching a handful of wild flowers. Enlightened education may open our eyes to the profound wonder of plant life, and if we are more fortunate we may incorporate in this wonder an understanding of the medicinal uses of plants. We should make a study of plant remedies, although it must be said that the use of herbs is a skill and an art, and the most successful herbalist, in addition to studying intensively, must surely have some inherited gift of healing. Plants draw sustenance from the soil and manufacture chlorophyll from sunlight. They contain many constituents: essential oils which give the plant its perfume and have medicinal properties (i.e., to aid digestion, to stimulate the nervous system, or if used as liniments, to increase the flow of blood to a given area); tannins, which have an astringent action on the mucosa; glycosides, some of which are anti-inflammatory, while some have -a regulating influence on heart action; mucilage's, which are used to soothe irritation and inflammation in the digestive tract; bitter principles which stimulate the secretion of digestive juices and improve the appetite. Numerous other constituents include resins, gums, minerals (notably sodium, potassium and silica), acids, vitamins and hormone precursors."

Download or read book The A Z of Traditional Cures Remedies written by Dulcie Lewis and published by Reference S. This book was released on 2002 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From abscesses, agues and aphrodisiacs to wormwood, wounds and zambuk (a one-time popular skin ointment), this handy guide steers the general reader through old wives' tales, superstitions, as well as more substantiated traditional cures, from the pre-NHS era. The description of each `medical memory' is concise, to-the-point and often revolting. Some sections might help you tackle your own ailments.

Download or read book Prescription for Herbal Healing written by Phyllis A. Balch and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the basic principles of herbal medicine and outlines the properties of herbs and herbal combination forumlas for various kinds of ailments and alternative treatments.

Download or read book Reader s Digest North American Folk Healing written by Reader's Digest Association (Canada) and published by Pleasantville, N.Y. ; Montreal : Reader's Digest. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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 Essential Oils Natural Remedies written by Althea Press and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-01-21 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential guide to lifelong healing with essential oils. The healing potential of essential oils may be limitless, but it's difficult to know how and where to begin when you don't have a prescription. With over 100 recipes for natural alternatives to traditional medicine, Essential Oils Natural Remedies provides a comprehensive reference to herbal healing without the hassle, expense, and frustration that comes with consulting doctors and taking prescription medication. In these pages, practitioners of all levels will learn a lifetime of herbal remedies from how to treat the urge to itch chicken pox with lavender-tea tree salve to soothing away arthritis symptoms with peppermint oil. Designed for use with any brand of essential oils, this organized and insightful guide is the only helping hand you'll need for natural healing. Essential Oils Natural Remedies includes: 300 Home Remedies to heal and mitigate symptoms for over 170 different ailments Profiles of 75 Essential Oils plus information on medicinal uses, application methods, blending, and precautions Recipes for Any Brand allow you to make all of the recipes in this book with your preferred brand of essential oils Featuring treatments for: Allergies, Bloating, Congestion, Dry Skin, Flu, Hives, Infection, Leg Cramps, Motion Sickness, Tension Headache, Toothache, Varicose Veins, and much more! Practice herbal healing from home with Essential Oils Natural Remedies.

Download or read book American Folk Healing written by and published by Reader's Digest Association. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Llewellyn s Book of Natural Remedies written by Vannoy Gentles Fite and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2020-04-08 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Hundreds of Holistic Remedies and Wellness Tips Llewellyn's Book of Natural Remedies shares a powerful integrative approach to healing and living a more natural life. Author Vannoy Gentles Fite shares effective remedies for more than a hundred ailments, exploring contemporary and traditional techniques using common, everyday ingredients. Integrative medicine combines natural, holistic approaches with mainstream medicine. In this book, each ailment includes treatments using essential oils, herbs, Ayurveda, and home remedies. The recipes are easy to locate based on your specific needs, and they include materials you can typically find in your home. From balms and baths to tinctures and wraps, these outstanding remedies will support your healing process as you live your best possible life. One of BookAuthority.Org's 19 Best Holistic eBooks to Read in 2020

Download or read book Smart Medicine for Healthier Living written by Janet Zand and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999-05-01 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a medical doctor, a naturopath, and a registered pharmacist, Smart Medicine for Healthier Living is a complete A-to-Z guide to the most common disorders and their treatments, using both alternative care and conventional medicine. Comprehensive and easy-to-follow, Smart Medicine for Healthier Living is divided into three parts. Part one explains the full spectrum of approaches used to effectively treat common health problems. It provides an overview of the history, fundamentals, and uses of conventional medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupressure, aromatherapy, diet, and nutritional supplements. It also includes a helpful section on home and personal safety. Part two contains a comprehensive A-to-Z listing of various health problems. Each entry clearly explains the problem and offers specific advice using a variety of approaches. Part three provides step-by-step guidance on using the many therapies and procedures suggested for each health problem. Smart Medicine for Healthier Living is a reliable source that you and your family can turn to time and time again, whenever the need arises.

Download or read book A Z of Traditional Home Remedies written by Emeritus Professor of Prenatal Medicine and Child Health Peter Dunn, (Wr and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-20 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nowadays when there is anything wrong with us we are used to purchasing a whole range of patent medicines over the pharmacist's counter or to going to our doctor to get a drug especially prescribed for us. This, however, is a recent development in the history of mankind. The drugs revolution did not really get under way until after World War II, although of course doctors had recourse to a range of medications before that. In contrast with the drugs revolution, folk medicine dated back into the mists of time. There is archaeological evidence that primitive human beings made use of healing plants. It was natural that people would make use of what was to hand, whether this was to feed them, keep them warm or make them well. Finding cures for particular ailments was obviously carried out over the centuries on a trial and error basis. These cures were handed down by word of mouth, originally because this was the only way possible, but even with the spread of literacy family remedies continued to be handed on orally from generation to generation. With the introduction of the a National Health Service, people could consulted doctors. This, in addition to the fact that many people had moved to populated urban areas where medical treatment was more readily available, and to the fact that transport facilities had generally increased, led to a marked decrease in the reliance of cures based on the fields, hedgerows and kitchen cupboards. Recently there has been a reaction in society against our technological age, and some people are once again turning to simple, natural things and rejecting the sophisticated and the synthetic. This reaction has included remedies for illnesses, and herbal medicine has become popular as a branch of alternative medicine. To some extent the wheel has come full circle. It should be pointed out that this book is intended only for the interest of the reader. It is in no way a do-it-yourself herbal manual and should not be treated as such. The whole area of folk and herbal medicine is one that is fraught with potential risk, some herbs being toxic and some being inappropriate. and even dangerous in certain situations. Anyone contemplating using herbal cures should consult a herbal specialist trained in modern herbal medicine techniques. No one involved with the preparation or publication of the book can be held liable for any consequences arising from the use of this book or for any errors. This also applies to the old stain remedies given in the Appendix.

Download or read book Cure Craft written by Keith Souter and published by Vintage. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of folk medicine, meant to be a book for people to use.

Download or read book Ossman Steel s Classic Household Guide to Appalachian Folk Healing written by Jake Richards and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A long-treasured but forgotten classic of folk healing, with an introduction and commentary by the author of Backwoods Witchcraft and Doctoring the Devil. Ossman & Steel’s Guide to Health or Household Instructor (its original title) is a collection of spells, remedies, and charms. The book draws from the old Pennsylvania Dutch and German powwow healing practices that in turn helped shape Appalachian folk healing, conjure, rootwork, and many folk healing traditions in America. Jake Richards, author of Backwoods Witchcraft and Doctoring the Devil, puts these remedies in context, with practical advice for modern-day “backwoods” healers interested to use them today. The first part contains spells and charms for healing wounds, styes, broken bones, maladies, and illnesses of all sorts. The second part includes other folk remedies using ingredients based on sympathetic reasoning, including sulfuric acid, gunpowder, or other substances for swelling, toothache, headache, and so on. These remedies are presented here for historic interest, to help better understand how folk medicine evolved in America. It is Jake Richard’s hope that reintroducing this work will reestablish its position as a useful household helper in the library of every witch or country healer.

Download or read book Veterinary Herbal Medicine written by Susan G. Wynn and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006-11-29 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This full-color reference offers practical, evidence-based guidance on using more than 120 medicinal plants, including how to formulate herbal remedies to treat common disease conditions. A body-systems based review explores herbal medicine in context, offering information on toxicology, drug interactions, quality control, and other key topics. More than 120 herbal monographs provide quick access to information on the historical use of the herb in humans and animals, supporting studies, and dosing information. Includes special dosing, pharmacokinetics, and regulatory considerations when using herbs for horses and farm animals. Expanded pharmacology and toxicology chapters provide thorough information on the chemical basis of herbal medicine. Explores the evolutionary relationship between plants and mammals, which is the basis for understanding the unique physiologic effects of herbs. Includes a body systems review of herbal remedies for common disease conditions in both large and small animals. Discusses special considerations for the scientific research of herbs, including complex and individualized interventions that may require special design and nontraditional outcome goals.

Download or read book Animals in Traditional Folk Medicine written by Rômulo Alves and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-09-19 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People have relied on medicinal products derived from natural sources for millennia, and animals have long been an important part of that repertoire; nearly all cultures, from ancient times to the present, have used animals as a source of medicine. Ingredients derived from wild animals are not only widely used in traditional remedies, but are also increasingly valued as raw materials in the preparation of modern medicines. Regrettably, the unsustainable use of plants and animals in traditional medicine is recognized as a threat to wildlife conservation, as a result of which discussions concerning the links between traditional medicine and biodiversity are becoming increasingly imperative, particularly in view of the fact that folk medicine is the primary source of health care for 80% of the world’s population. This book discusses the role of animals in traditional folk medicine and its meaning for wildlife conservation. We hope to further stimulate further discussions about the use of biodiversity and its implications for wildlife conservation strategies.

Download or read book Folk Remedies from Around the World written by John Heinerman and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compilation of remedies used by healers for centuries.