Synopses & Reviews
Beautifully illustrated introductions to the most popular alternative therapies
In an accessible and attractive package, each Naturally Better title covers a single therapy, explaining its history and lore, how it works, and how and when to practice it at home. The series begins with four of the more popular alternative therapies: Aromatherapy, Acupressure, T'ai Chi, and Herbal Remedies.
Aromatherapy introduces the concept of essential oils and essences, explaining how to prepare and use them in infusions, baths, and massages. Acupressure shows how to use various massage and pressure techniques to release the chi, the essential body energy, and relieve certain illnesses and symptoms. T'ai Chi offers a brief introduction to this martial art, showing the basic movements and patterns that promote flexibility and relieve tension. Finally, Herbal Remedies introduces a wide range of medicinal herbs and demonstrates their uses and preparations.
Each book gives explicit step-by-step instructions through full-color photos and illustrations. A section on specific symptoms and their treatments rounds out the package. Beautifully illustrated, innovatively packaged, and expertly written, the Naturally Better books will inform while they entertain.
Synopsis
Medicinal and culinary herbs have been used throughout the ages for their gentle, natural approach to healing. Herbal Remedies, a guide to the history, lore, and uses of dozens of plants, explains how to choose, prepare, and mix herbs for home use. Using both Eastern and Western traditions, it recommends an essential "starter pack" of twenty-five key herbs and gives instructions for their use and applications for more than forty common health problems. Beautifully illustrated, expertly written, and easy to use, Herbal Remedies is the perfect introduction to the world of medicinal herbs. The Naturally Better series is designed to introduce readers to traditional therapies. Each book in the series is an accessible, authoritative, and practical guide to a stress-free and "naturally better" way of life. Other titles in the series include Aromatherapy, Acupressure, and Tai Chi.
Table of Contents
Introduction. Key Herbs.
Other Herbs.
Chinese Herbal Formulae.
Basic Principles.
Yin and Yang.
Chinese Herbal Medicine.
Specific Applications.
Head and Chest.
Digestive System.
Reproductive and Urinary Systems.
Whole Body and Skin.
Emotions.
The Bach Flower Remedies.
Thirty-Eight Remedies.
Consulting a Herbal Practitioner.
Useful Addresses.
Reading List.
Index.
Acknowledgments.