This complete guide to aromatherapy for hair and skin care explains how to create cosmetics that are custom-made, natural, vibrant, and healthy--and that avoid the preservatives and additives of comm
Traces the history of reflexology, a holistic treatment for disease and relief from stress, and shows how to use the pressure points of the hands and feet to alleviate energy blocks and promote optimu
This book is a profound but practical testament to the healing power of balanced living and shows how Ayurveda's ancient principles of health can help you achieve the highest levels of physical, emot
Believing that drugs and psychoanalysis were not always the best course of treatment for a variety of mental illnesses, Dr. Carl Pfeiffer began an extensive program of research into the causes and tre
In this accessible guide, a world -renowned herbalist with sixty years of experience unlocks the health secrets that made her famous in Europe, where millions regained health and well-being from her h
This autobiography, flavored by Messeque's rich French heritage and the depth of his knowledge of native plant medicine, offers detailed information about the use of specific plants in treating a wid
Newly revised to include the latest developments in the field of herbal medicine, this classic bestseller presents a fascinating account of the ideas, personalities, advances, and vicissitudes that h
The Alexander Technique, a revolutionary method of bodywork pioneered by the late F.M. Alexander, provides the key to successful body dynamics. Now, in this updated and revised edition, Wilfred Barlo
Well-respected herbalist David Hoffmann's comprehensive and practical guide to herbal medicine. ??? Discusses the history and modern practice of herbalism, including Chinese, Native American, and Wel
Medical Herbalism is a foundational textbook on the scientific principles of therapeutic herbalism and their application in medicine. Based on the author's more than twenty-five years of herbal pract
This beautifully illustrated book introduces children ages 5-10 to the magic of using herbs for healing, cooking, and nature crafts, inspiring a lifelong interest in the natural world.
Voted one of the Top 10 books in 2000 by the Vermont Book Publishers Association. A collective endeavor by United Plant Savers, featuring America's most respected and well-known herbalists. Contrib
The first English translation of Master Li Ching-yun's teachings on the Eight Brocades, the central practice of qigong.??? Explains the physical and spiritual benefits of the Eight Brocades and offer
. The first book devoted exclusively to aromatic hydrosols--gentle, water-based plant extracts that expand the healing, cosmetic, and culinary applications of aromatherapy. . The newest development in
The first aromatherapy guide to synthesize Eastern and Western approaches to restoring emotional and mental health. . Explains the esoteric and energetic healing properties of 40 essential oils to hel
Provides essential advice for adjusting to the many challenges facing women during the first year after giving birth. ??? Offers practical tips for finding balance between being fully immersed in the
A fully illustrated guide to the ancient Hawaiian art of massage with hot stones• Includes illustrated instructions for each area of the body• Explains how to combine hot stone massage wi
The first book to present the innovative Vietnamese method of facial reflexology. Includes simple pressure-point massage instructions that can be self-administered and that provide immediate results.
This comprehensive alchemical guide to plant extractions shows how spagyric methods “open” medicinal plants completely to release their most powerful healing properties. Including the Pla
Gemstones have been used for therapeutic and spiritual purposes since antiquity in all traditions. This book examines the “life” energy of stones, their basic vibratory patterns, and how
