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"In the United States alone, more than 38 percent of people use Alternative Medicine to treat and prevent medical issues and more than 50 percent of people have tried Alternative Medicine at some point in their life. But because some people don't feel their doctors see those methods as legitimate, patients often turn to unreliable sources such as the internet, celebrities, etc. for guidance. With so much misinformation out there, how does anyone know...
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Heal Yourself with Natural Home Remedies! No Drugs! The remedies inside have been collected from various places from around the world giving you a mixed assortment of home remedies to help you in treating some of the most common and basic ailments.
Natural remedies are much safer and healthier as compared to synthetic drugs. These synthetic drugs have side effects that can worsen your illness. A home remedy made from all-natural ingredients will...
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First published in 1999 and reprinted more than nine times, this book aims to demystify the practice of herbal medicine in Africa. It documents the uses of medicinal plants that are traditionally, used by the local communities in Africa, the therapeutic applications and history of local use and the traditional beliefs around the use. At a time when so much attention is, given to phytochemical screening of plants, there is a temptation to forget the...
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First published in 1904, "Materia Medica Mexicana" is a comprehensive guide to the medicinal plants and herbs to be found in Mexico. For each herb treated there is given information relating to its various names, its habitat, its appearance and characteristics, its chemical composition, and more. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in botany and medicine, and it would make for a fantastic addition to allied collections.
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Medicinal Mushrooms - The Essential Guide is a highly accessible book on the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms written by Martin Powell, author of Medicinal Mushrooms - A Clinical Guide.Published in November 2013 and based on the latest research in the field, it covers the ten most popular medicinal mushrooms: Agaricus, Chaga, Cordyceps, Coriolus, Lion's Mane, Maitake, Mesima, Reishi, Shiitake, Snow Fungus and offers a valuable introduction to...
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Aprende a preparar y disfrutar del fermento medicinal en casa
Kéfir designa tanto a un producto láctico fermentado como a los nódulos que lo producen. También se puede producir kéfir a partir de agua o de té. El kéfir obtenido a partir de leche es una bebida con propiedades curativas que, en la dieta diaria, desempeña un importante papel como depuradora y regeneradora del organismo.
Entre las múltiples virtudes de este saludable alimento...
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This vintage book is a comprehensive catalogue of medical herbs and poisonous plants. A marvelously detailed and profusely illustrated volume, "Medicinal Herbs And Poisonous Plants" will be of considerable value to those with an interest in botany and collectors of vintage literature of this ilk.
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José Aymer Moreno Rodríguez, nació Ginebra Valle, Colombia, Sur América.
Sus primeros años de vida los vivió en el campo de su tierra natal, en donde siempre le maravilló que su madre le tratara junto con sus hermanos, las enfermedades a base de plantas y tuvo la curiosidad de cómo era que actuaban estas sustancias para curarle los males.
Sus primeros pasos en el campo de la medicina, los dio en la medicina homeopática, estudiando este arte...
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The Plant Clinic is a revolutionary new guide to reignite your health and transform your life. Expert herbalist Erin Lovell Verinder decodes healing with plant medicine to remedy over 150 common health complaints across: Vitality; Immunity; Detoxification; The Gut; Hormone Health; Mums and Bubs; Hair and Skin; Emotions, Mind and Spirit.
Nettle and Oat Straw Infusion is essential to bring people back from burnout; Liver Loving Greens Powder is a wonder...
10) Aromatheraphy for Natural Health: An A-Z Guide to Essential Oils, Wellbeing and Natural Therapies
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Aromatherapy for Natural Health is an ideal and comprehensive source of reference for every home. Safe and effective remedies will assist in the relief and prevention of a number of common ailments, from acne and arthritis to varicose veins and warts. The easy to follow, alphabetical format identifies essential oils, methods of use, and ailments, and assists you in using the healing force of nature at home and in the workplace. Complementary natural...
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Green Tea — Essential Healing Green tea is often called as the healthiest beverage on the planet. It appeals to regular tea drinkers, and also to those who are concerned about their health.
The popularity of green tea can be attributed to the fact that it takes care of the tea "addiction" and at the same time, takes care of your health in a major way.
Essential Natural Uses Of...GREEN TEA Is The Book For You Caffeine Without The Pain Caffeine...
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Recent years have seen a tremendous progress in the knowledge and practice of traditional Ayurvedic medicine, not only in India, but the worldover. Once treated with disdain, the exciting discoveries being pioneered by leading research scientists are proving that Ayurveda with its emphasis on health as well as disease is probably the world s most holistic health system. As allopathic drugs extract a heavy toll in costs and side-effects, more and more...
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If you are a parent or caregiver looking for safe and natural remedies for your child's common ailments, "Herbal Healing for Kids: Natural Remedies for Common Childhood Illnesses" is the book for you. This comprehensive guide is packed with valuable information on the most effective herbs and remedies for a variety of childhood health concerns, from colds and ear infections to allergies and skin conditions.With this book, you can learn how to use...
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Siempre se han utilizado sustancias extraídas de la tierra y de los vegetales para curar males cotidianos y aumentar la comodidad y la belleza. Bajo forma de cataplasmas, ungüentos, lociones o cremas de todo tipo, las plantas y las sustancias que forman esta farmacopea natural esconden muchas veces propiedades insospechadas.
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Discover the secrets of energy, vitality, and improved health.
For thousands of years, Eastern societies have known about the astounding healing properties of ginseng, a root herb with a multitude of medicinal uses, from combating fatigue to regulating blood pressure to restoring sexual function. Word has only recently spread to Western culture about the benefits of ginseng, but already it's the second-most popular herb in the U.S. Is ginseng right...
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Clinically Proven Natural Cures For Major Diseases And How To Cure And Prevent Them. The Secret To Keeping You Healthy. A Practical Step by Step Guide To Drug Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs And Whole Food Supplements With Clinically Proven Results. A 12 Book Health Series On Heart Disease, Cancer, Arthritis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Venereal Diseases, Kidney And Bladder Disease, Impotence, Diabetes, Prostate Health, High Blood Pressure,...
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La antigua tradición herborística, a pesar de los continuos éxitos que la hacen siempre viva y eficaz, no es suficiente. Hoy día hay una especialidad aún más efectiva: la gemoterapia, que no utiliza las partes de la planta adulta sino los tejidos frescos de la planta recién nacida: inflorescencias, gemas, capullos, bellotas, brotes jóvenes, raíces jóvenes, savia, corteza interna de las raíces, semillas, etc. Estas partes tienen una intensa...
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In this overview of the most popular herbs, Hyla Cass describes the top ten herbal supplements. Among them are Echinacea to boost the immune system during cold and flu season, ginseng to increase energy levels, St. Johns wort to elevate mood, and saw palmetto to prevent prostate disease. Dr. Cass also provides clear guidelines for how to safely use herbal remedies.
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Timeless Ancient & Modern Methods for Healing the Animal Body and Mind in A Most Natural, Sustainable and Complete Way. Herbal Remedies & Plant Medicine includes tons of rare information on the preparation, exact dosages and attributes of over 125 popular and highly effective herbs and plants as well as the preparation and use of any and every herb or plant in existence, all compiled and thoroughly explained in one location! Plus much more! Add to...
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Every day, as more and more people use antibiotics, new stronger strains of bacteria are produced. The downside of this is that there will come a time when nothing created from the laboratory will even react with bacteria due to the degree of resistance the bacteria have already acquired. One of the most undesirable effects of antibiotics is that they disable the immune system. This is detrimental since other microorganisms and viruses, which lay...
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