Nature's Best Remedies: Top Medicinal Herbs, Spices, and Foods for Health and Well-Being
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Nature's Best Remedies: Top Medicinal Herbs, Spices, and Foods for Health and Well-Being
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This authoritative guide to the foods, herbs, spices, essential oils, and other natural substances that alleviate common ailments will enhance your life—from treating illness to sharpening the mind, losing weight, cleaning the home, enhancing pregnancy, and reducing the effects of aging. Divided into two sections—Nature's Cures and Nature's Pharmacopoeia—this beautifully illustrated guide provides up-to-date information on such timely topics as the perils of packaged foods and the benefits of phytochemicals, how to achieve major results with minor alterations in your food choices, the soothing benefits of essential oils, and the most effective methods for maximizing such natural home helpers as salts, vinegars, oils, and more. Innovative recipes offer easy, effective dishes that utilize multiple herbs, spices, and fresh foods for powerhouse results.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781426218927 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Disney Publishing Group |
| Publication date: | 02/05/2019 |
| Pages: | 320 |
| Sales rank: | 568,769 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.80(w) x 9.60(h) x 1.20(d) |
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Table of Contents
Foreword Tieraona Low Dog, M.D 6
Introduction: Be at Your Best 8
Part I Nature's Cures
Chapter 1 Remedies for Common Physical Ailments 14
Introduction: Treat Illness Nature's Way 16
Respiratory Remedies 18
The Circulatory System 20
Relief for Joint Pain 22
Long-Term Joint Health 24
Headache Relief 26
The Upper GI Tract 28
Up Close: The Power of Probiotics 30
The Lower GI Tract 32
Urinary Tract Health 34
The Endocrine System 36
Female Reproductive Health 38
Male Reproductive Health 40
Oral and Dental Care 42
First Aid for Minor Wounds 44
Natural Skincare Solutions 46
Up Close: Why Shun the Sun? 48
Facial Skincare 50
Healthy Hair and Nails 52
Natural Foot Care 54
Chapter 2 Soothe Emotional Stress 56
Introduction: Keep Your Cool 58
Maintain Mental Health 60
Insomnia Relief 62
Up Close: Soothing Strategies 64
Healthy Weight Solutions 66
Kick the Habit 68
Chapter 3 Pregnancy and Infant Health 70
Introduction: Natural Choices 72
The Three Trimesters 74
The Birthing Journey 76
Up Close: Natural Baby Food 78
The Healthy Baby 80
Chapter 4 Aging and Wellness 82
Introduction: Getting Better, Not Older 84
Eat for Longevity 86
Forever Young 88
Fit at Any Age 90
Up Close: It's All About Attitude 92
Maintain Memory 94
Part II Nature's Pharmacopoeia
Chapter 5 Medicinal Herbs 98
Introduction: Discover Nature's Gifts 100
Alfalfa 102
Aloe Vera 103
Angelica 104
Astragalus 105
Bacopa 106
Basil 107
Up Close: Indoor Gardens 108
Burdock 110
Calendula 111
Chamomile 112
Chervil 113
Clary Sage 114
Comfrey 115
Dandelion 116
Echinacea 117
Elder 118
Eucalyptus 119
Fennel 120
Ginkgo 121
Ginseng 122
Goji Berry 123
Goldenseal 124
Heartsease 125
Hibiscus 126
Hops 127
Lavender 128
Lemon Balm 129
Milk Thistle 130
Mint 131
Up Close: Gifts from the Sea 132
Mullein 134
Oregano 135
Passionflower 136
Patchouli 137
Psyllium 138
Rose Hips 139
Rosemary 140
Sage 141
Salad Burnet 142
Sorrel 143
Stevia 144
Stinging Nettle 145
Up Close: Dark Herbs 146
St. John's Wort 148
Summer Savory 149
Tarragon 150
Tea 151
Tea Tree 152
Thyme 153
Valerian 154
Water Chestnut 155
Watercress 156
Wintergreen 157
Winter Savory 158
Yerba Mate 159
Chapter 6 Beneficial Spices 160
Introduction: The Spice Saga 162
Black Pepper 164
Cardamom 165
Cayenne 166
Cinnamon 167
Up Close: Overcome Your Cravings 168
Cloves 170
Coriander 171
Cumin 172
Ginger 173
Juniper Berry 174
Mustard 175
Nutmeg 176
Saffron 177
Star Anise 178
Turmeric 179
Up Close: Sweet Surprises 180
Vanilla 182
Willow Bark 183
Chapter 7 Essential Oils 184
Introduction: Therapeutic and Sensual 186
Botanical Sources 188
Up Close: Mix Your Own Essential Oils 190
Aromatherapy 192
Skin and Body Benefits 194
Chapter 8 Nature's Power Pantry 196
Introduction: Power Foods 198
Ban the Box 200
Where to Shop? 202
Mighty Micronutrients 204
Berries 206
Grapes 208
Apple and Pear 210
Stone Fruit 212
Dried Fruit 216
Up Close: Systemic Warriors 218
Melons 220
Citrus Fruit 224
Banana and Plantain 226
Coconut and Pomegranate 228
Tropical Fruit 230
Legumes 234
Up Close: The Tofu Question 238
Crucifers 240
Umbellifers 244
Up Close: Juicing and Smoothies 246
Composite Vegetables 248
Spinach and Beets 250
Nightshades 252
Squash and Pumpkin 256
Up Close: Vegetarian Lifestyles 260
Alliums 262
Miscellaneous Vegetables 264
Mushrooms 266
Grains 268
Up Close: Small Wonders 272
Pseudocereals 274
Nuts 276
Seafood 278
Lean Meats 280
Dairy Dilemmas 282
Cooking Oils 286
Honey 288
Chapter 9 Nature's Home Helpers 290
Introduction: Home Safe 292
Clean and Green 294
Versatile Salts 296
Pest Patrol 298
Lifestyle Reboot Checklist 302
Glossary 304
About the Authors 307
Photo Credits 308
Index 310