Wise Woman Herbal For The Childbearing Year

Cover title: Wise woman herbal childbearing year.

Women's health care for child bearing years.

Healing Wise sets forth the foundations of the Wise Woman Tradition, contrasting them with the Heroic and Scientific views of healing. "Weeds draw us into ancient wisdom in a clear and refreshing way," says herbalist Rosemary Gladstar. I see the Wise Woman. She carries a blanket of compassion. She wears a robe of wisdom. From her shoulders, a mantle of power flows. She ties the threads of our lives together. I see the Wise Woman. And she sees me. Seven herbs -- burdock, chickweed, dandelion, nettle, oatstraw, seaweed, and violet -- are explored in depth. Each monograph includes the "voice" of the herb, a weed walk to encounter the herb in its environment, detailed instructions for harvesting and preparation, properties and uses for every part of the herb, pertinent facts, fun folklore, and recipes for gourmet foodstuffs, wines, beers, cosmetics, and more.

Called "my menopause bible" by half a million women, the best book on menopause is now better. Originally published in 1992 and still a top best-seller. Completely revised with 100 new pages. Susan S. Weed (author of the best-sellers Breast Cancer. Breast Health! the Wise Woman Way, Wise Woman Herbal for the childbearing Year, and Healing Wise) has completely rewritten this classic after listening to over 20,000 women talk about menopause and what works for them. All the remedies women know and trust plus hundreds of new ones. New Sections on thyroid health fibromyalgia, hairy problems, male menopause, and herbs for women taking hormones. Recommended by Susan Love MD and Christiane Northrup MD. Introduction by Juliette de Bairacli Levy. Beautifully illustrated, superbly indexed, wrapped in the healing cloak of the Ancient Ones, this is a book for owen of all ages who want strong bones, healthy hearts, and a long, joyous life without hormones.

Simple, safe, and effective herbal home remedies for women of all ages! From menstruation to menopause, learn how to prepare natural treatments for acne, PMS, morning sickness, hot flashes, yeast infections, and more. For centuries women have turned to herbs to cope with a wide variety of health problems and conditions. Comprehensive and easy-to-use, Herbal Healing for Women explains how to create remedies—including teas, tinctures, salves, and ointments—for the common disorders that arise in the different cycles of a woman's life. Covering adolescence, childbearing years, pregnancy and childbirth, and menopause, Rosemary Gladstar teaches how herbs can be used to treat the symptoms of conditions such as acne, PMS, morning sickness, and hot flashes. A complete women's health-care manual, Herbal Healing for Women discusses: -common disorders and the herbs that are effective for treating them -how to select and store herbs -preparation of hundreds of herbal remedies -an alphabetical listing of herbs, including a brief description of the herb, the general medicinal usage, and when necessary, warnings about potential side effects. By explaining the properties of specific herbs and the art of preparation, Rosemary Gladstar demonstrates not only how to achieve healing through herbs but good health as well.

Covering men's and women's topics, this is a "full range of integrative, alternative, and orthodox options, including herbal, homeopathic, and energy medicines."--P. [4] of cover.

A herbal guide for new mothers providing information on each stage of pregnancy. Sections cover fertility problems and herbs to avoid when planning a pregnancy, 30 to 40 different herbs you can use during pregnancy, and instructions for making teas, infused oils, massage oils and tinctures.

Committed to finding natural ways to care for their children, many parents seek techniques that do not require the invasive procedures and medications often associated with Western medicine. In Naturally Healthy Babies and Children midwife and herbalist Aviva Romm offers a comprehensive handbook that addresses the common health issues of children, from newborns to preadolescents. Aviva's whole-child approach integrates herbal remedies, nutrition, hygiene, and alternative health techniques with supportive, informed parenting. From anemia to whooping cough, each entry includes herbal, dietary, and general recommendations, including tips on when to pursue professional medical care. Naturally Healthy Babies and Children is indispensable reading for families seeking safe, effective ways to practice healing techniques at home.