Natures Healing Grasses

New expanded, and improved, this worldwide best seller has everything you need to know about this wonder plant and its miracle cures. This is possibly the most up-to-date, nutrition filled, research packed, book on wheatgrass in print. Read the real stories by real people who, in their own words, have used wheatgrass to heal themselves after the medical establishment had given up on them. Discover the fascinating history of wheatgrass going back to biblical times. Get step by step, detailed information on how to grow gorgeous grass with zero mold; how to select from the best juicers on the market; how to save time juicing: and how to use it for maximum therapeutic benefit in a total health restoration program.

Echinacea and gingko biloba are well-known herbal remedies for common ailments such as colds and memory loss. But the vast majority of herbal aids are underused as treatments or preventatives for everything from insomnia to arthritis to heart disease. In THE COMPLETE HOME GUIDE TO HERBS, NATURAL HEALTH, AND NUTRITION, herbal practitioner Jill Rosemary Davies explains how to promote good health by understanding the body and how it is affected by a wide range of healing plants. She teaches you how to use herbs as potent tools for natural healing as well as how to combine them with nutrition and exercise for a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, you'll find: Sections on cleansings, immunity, life stages, and body systems; a complete A to Z of diseases and treatments; and a section on first aid. Instructions for making your own herbal teas, decoctions, tinctures, ointments, oils, and more. And because the herbs used in this book are widely available in health food stores, drug stores, and grocery stores-some you'll even find growing in your own backyard-incorporating a greater range of beneficial herbs into your life will be all the more simple. Open the book to any page and you'll feel like you've stumbled upon Mother Nature's best-kept secrets.

In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

Find out about the newest natural remedies and what they can do for you! With the hundreds of complementary treatments available today, this new, up-to-the-minute A-Z reference lets you quickly and easily investigate all the natural approaches for your health needs. Whether you've wondered about the mind-body healing methods of SHEN (Specific Human Energy nexus) and Reiki, or been intrigued by alternative approaches to illness, such as using glucosamine sulfate or cayenne in arthritis therapy, Deborah R. Mitchell's Dictionary of Natural Healing gives you all the information you need to know in a concise, comprehensive format. Filled with fascinating facts and covering over 250 subjects, the Dictionary of Natural Healing is an essential volume for anyone interested in alternative therapies and a holistic approach to health. Each entry includes: - Definition, Pronunciation and other spellings - Conditions for which the therapy or product is used - How it is performed or applied - Cross-references Plus, appendices provide helpful facts on... - Finding a qualified practitioner in dozens of specialties - Product information - Further reading and reference materials

Cancer is a chronic degenerative disease, and has been prevalent since ancient times. It is the most dreaded disease and refers to all malignant tumour caused by the abnormal growth of a body cell or a group of cells. It is today the second largest killer in the world, next only to heart ailments. This book aims at providing detailed information about cancer; its symptoms, causes, types, and its diagnosis and treatments, both medical as well as natural. It describes how diet can fight cancer and how specific foods can intervene and halt or retard the progress of cancer at various stages of its development. For the benefit of those suffering from this disease, a treatment chart has been given at the end of the book. This feature acts as a support to whatever specialised, medical treatment the patient may be undergoing under expert advice.