The yeast Candida albicans lives inside every one of us. Normally it presents no problems, but today's widespread use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, antacids, contraceptive pills and steroids, as well as the all-too-common sugar-rich diet, can lead to a proliferation of this parasitic yeast within the body. Often overlooked by doctors, overgrowth of Candida has been linked to a wide variety of phy
The United Plant Savers group is dedicated to the "green medicine of plants," a natural approach to the healing benefits of our flora. One result of their efforts is this wealth of essays focusing on conservation issues and the cultivation and usage of native medicinal species. Informative and instructional, the compendium identifies at-risk plants, and encourages sound practices by all individual
The ever-growing number of Chinese medicine practitioners in the West has brought about an amalgamation of many styles of Chinese medicine and various other forms of medicine from around the world. This book addresses the increasing demand for knowledge of how to integrate plants from outside the standard Chinese materia medica into the fold of Chinese medical practices in the West. It is the firs
The search for a mysterious healing energy that has always fascinated the human mind and spirit leads inevitably to an exploration of the true nature of consciousness, and to the awareness that our power to heal is an essential ingredient of the evolution of consciousness.
An expanded edition of the best-selling aromatherapy guide to the preparation and application of more than 70 essential oils for specific health conditions beauty care and massage. With more than 50000 copies sold this revised edition of AROMATHERAPY WORKBOOK incorporates the latest biochemical research with the spiritual and psychological effects of essential oils. A practical guide to the histor
Since 1972, Dolores Krieger has taught Therapeutic Touch to thousands of health professionals around the world. In Accepting Your Power to Heal, she now shows all of ushow to master this powerful energetic healing practice. Krieger points out that while this is not a "miracle cure," Therapeutic Touch has proven to be safe and helpful in the treatment of a variety of conditions from PMS, headaches,
Weaving together the ancient wisdom of herbalism and the most up-to-date scientific research on cancer, aging and nutrition, renowned herbalist and clinical nutritionist, Donald Yance, reveals how to master stress, improve energy levels, prevent degenerative disease and age gracefully with the elite herbs known as adaptogens. Yance's holistic approach, called the Eclectic Triphasic Medical System
Our bones are the framework of support for our bodies, much like the walls and beams of a house. Yet the alignment of the skeleton along the vertical axis of gravity is largely overlooked today, even by fitness experts and yoga teachers. In a culture of cocked hips, sauntering models and slouching TV watchers, where “chin up, shoulders back, stomach in” is believed to be good posture, we have forg
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,
Found near the small village of Shunga in Russia, the remarkable mineral known as shungite, formed naturally more than two billion years ago from living single-cell organisms. Used in Russian healing therapies since the time of Peter the Great, shungite contains almost the entire periodic table of the elements as well as fullerenes, the hollow carbon-based molecules that recent research shows are
Harvard researchers estimate there are nearly 250,000 new Lyme disease infections each year - only 10 percent of which will be accurately diagnosed. One of the largest factors in misdiagnosis of Lyme is the presence of other tick-borne infections, which mask or aggravate the symptoms of Lyme disease as well as complicate treatment. Three newly emergent Lyme coinfections are Babesia, Ehrlichia, and
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