Reference Material

The authoritative and comprehensive modern textbook on western herbal medicine - now in its second edition This long-awaited second edition of Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy covers all major aspects of herbal medicine from fundamental concepts, traditional use and scientific research through to safety, effective dosage and clinical applications. Written by herbal practitioners with...

The first in-depth examination of the sacred underpinnings of the world of Native American medicinal herbalism • Reveals how shamans and healers “talk” with plants to discover their medicinal properties • Includes the prayers and medicine songs associated with each of the plants examined • By the author of The Secret Teachings of Plants As humans evolved on Earth they used plants for...

Supercharged Food, Eat Clean, Green and Vegetarian contains over 120 spectacular vegetarian recipes all with options to be veganised. You don't need to love yoga, kale or horsetail braids to enjoy vegetarian. Vegetables are our nutritional heroes: delicious, high-fibre and packed with essential vitamins and minerals. I invite you to put vegetables front and centre at mealtimes and enjoy their...

Supercharged Food is a simple and inspiring guide to eating for optimum health. It features more than 90 delicious and wholesome recipes that are all gluten, wheat, dairy, yeast and sugar-free, each bursting with nutrient-rich or 'super' foods that will help nourish and heal your body. Supercharged Food is a must-have for the increasing number of people suffering from autoimmune disorders such as...

Heal Your Gut is a beautifully designed and photographed step-by-step protocol for restoring your inner gut health, via a treatment program and detox regime, supported by over 90 anti- inflammatory recipes to heal and nourish. Whether you're suffering from a health issue aggravated by diet and a poorly functioning digestive system, or whether you have an auto-immune or digestive disorder, food...

The major chronic diseases responsible for the untold suffering in populations worldwide include heart disease, diabetes, asthma, arthritis, osteoporosis and cancer. These diseases are killing us whilst at the same time, crippling the governments obliged to fund the growing imposition on their health budgets. Over the last three decades, Type 2 diabetes has emerged as one of the most preventable...

As the old saying goes, 'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure'. Dr Sandra Cabot and naturopath Margaret Jasinska coauthored this Breast Cancer Prevention Guide to educate readers of the common causes for breast cancer and how to best avoid them. Breast cancer is a frightening illness. Globally, a case of breast cancer is diagnosed every 29 seconds, and one woman in the world dies of...

This comprehensive guide delivers informed hope along with effective tools for reclaiming your vitality in the midst of cancer treatment, healing, and recovery. When you or a loved one is faced with a cancer diagnosis, the need for accurate and trusted medical information becomes urgent. Naturopathic physician Lise N. Alschuler and medical journalist Karolyn A. Gazella present an overview of what...

This is one of the bestselling aromatherapy books of all time with vital information on plant origins, medical herbalism and the properties and actions of herbs and essential oils. It covers 165 oils, their actions, characteristics, principal constituents and folk traditions and is a must for experienced aromatherapists and beginners alike. This edition does not include illustrations. This...

The Fragrant Pharmacy opens the way to a whole world of fresh possibilities. It is a new approach to nature through one of its most powerful forms - those fragrant 'essential oils' drawn from flowers and grasses, trees and roots, leaves and fruit, that remain the great untapped resources of our planet. he Fragrant Pharmacy shows how each essential oil can offer many diverse benefits. One of the...