Body into Balance : An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self-Care by Maria Noel Groves (2016, Trade Paperback)

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An antacid or an aspirin may soothe your pain, but it doesn’t cure the cause of your symptoms. Pain and discomfort are signs of imbalance in the body, and learning to read those cues is a key step in maintaining optimal health.

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PublisherStorey Publishing
ISBN-101612125352
ISBN-139781612125350
eBay Product ID (ePID)215305834

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Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameBody Into Balance : an Herbal Guide to Holistic Self-Care
Publication Year2016
SubjectHealing / General, Alternative & Complementary Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Healthy Living, Herbal Medications, Holistic Medicine
TypeTextbook
AuthorMaria Noel Groves
Subject AreaBody, Mind & Spirit, Health & Fitness, Medical
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight33.5 Oz
Item Length9.9 in
Item Width8 in

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LCCN2015-050130
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Much of the modern illness we face is a reflection of life out of balance -- with nature, with daily rhythms, with ourselves. Maria Noel Groves offers readers an opportunity to return to nature by returning to ourselves. This is the beginning of our healing." -- Aviva Romm MD, author of Botanical Medicines for Women's Health, winner of the James Duke Award for Excellence in Botanical Literature "Through great insight and experience, Maria Noel Groves empowers us to be our own healers." -- Christopher Hobbs, Ph.D., L.Ac., A.H.G., Institute for Natural Products Research (INPR) "Maria Noel Groves guides readers to use botanicals safely and effectively, with an understanding that herbs offer the greatest health benefits when incorporated into a daily regiment to prevent disease." -- David Winston, RH(AHG) "If you are floundering with your health care and need some guidance, this easy-to-understand introduction to herbal medicine is your book." -- Sharol Marie Tilgner, N.D., author of Herbal Medicine From the Heart of the Earth  , "Much of the modern illness we face is a reflection of life out of balance -- with nature, with daily rhythms, with ourselves. Maria Noel Groves offers readers an opportunity to return to nature by returning to ourselves. This is the beginning of our healing." -- Aviva Romm, M.D., author of Botanical Medicines for Women's Health , winner of the James Duke Award for Excellence in Botanical Literature "Through great insight and experience, Maria Noel Groves empowers us to be our own healers." -- Christopher Hobbs, Ph.D., L.Ac., A.H.G., Institute for Natural Products Research (INPR) "Maria Noel Groves guides readers to use botanicals safely and effectively, with an understanding that herbs offer the greatest health benefits when incorporated into a daily regiment to prevent disease." -- David Winston, R.H.(A.H.G.) "If you are floundering with your health care and need some guidance, this easy-to-understand introduction to herbal medicine is your book." -- Sharol Marie Tilgner, N.D., author of Herbal Medicine From the Heart of the Earth "Those who are interested in managing their health holistically may wish to incorporate herbs into their regime. Groves, an experienced herbalist, provides the necessary tools for doing just that... A solid introduction to herbal medicine." -- Library Journal
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Table Of ContentIntroduction: Achieving a Natural Balance Part 1: The Foundations of Good Health 1. Your Body's Basic Needs 2. Herbal Nutrition 3. Stress and Energy 4. Relaxation, Mood, and Sleep 5. Digestion and Elimination 6. Detoxification: Cleanup Time! Part 2: Going Deeper and Tying It Together 7. The Immune System: Tending Your Inner Army 8. The Respiratory System: Breathing Deeply 9. Blood Sugar: Not Too Sweet 10. The Cardiovascular System: Your Body's Superhighway 11. Memory and Cognition: Sharpening Your Mind 12. Managing Pain: Listening to Your Taskmaster 13. The Thyroid: Butterfly in Balance 14. Your Skin and Connective Tissue: Keepin' It Together 15. Reproductive Vitality: The Canary in the Coal Mine 16. Longevity and Vitality: Aging Gracefully 17. Children and Animals: Herbal Medicine for the Whole Family Part 3: Buying and Making Herbal Remedies 18. Harvesting, Buying, Storing, and Using Herbs 19. DIY Herbal Remedies Appendix I: The Latin Names of Herbs Appendix II: Learn More Index
SynopsisFrom a clinical herbalist and teacher, this holistic guide provides relief to anyone looking to maintain bodily harmony and wellness without the use of over the counter solutions. An antacid or an aspirin may soothe your pain, but it doesn't cure the cause of your symptoms. Pain and discomfort are signs of imbalance in the body, and learning to read those cues is a key step in maintaining optimal health. Herbalist Maria Noël Groves shows you how to interpret your body's signals and support your own wellness with herbal remedies and other natural treatments. You'll learn how each of your major body systems optimally functions, and discover how to use natural remedies to nourish and repair problem areas, restore lost vitality, support your body as a whole, and prevent future problems. Groves includes in-depth instructions and step-by-step photographs for making your own herbal remedies, as well as expert guidance on buying and effectively using commercial preparations. Silver Nautilus Book Award Winner for Health & Healing, Silver Nautilus Book Award Winner for Health & Healing An antacid or an aspirin may soothe your pain, but it doesn't cure the cause of your symptoms. Headaches, indigestion, fatigue, allergies, anxiety, eczema, high blood pressure, and other conditions are clues to a deeper imbalance in your body, and learning to read those clues is a key step in maintaining optimal health. Herbalist Maria Noël Groves shows you how to read your body's signals and support your own wellness with herbal remedies and other natural treatments. You'll learn how each of your major body systems -- respiratory, digestive, immune, nervous, memory, reproductive, circulatory, and more -- optimally functions, and you'll discover how to use natural remedies to nourish and repair problem areas, restore lost vitality, support your body as a whole, and prevent future problems. Groves includes in-depth instructions, with step-by-step photographs, for making your own herbal remedies, as well as expert guidance on buying and effectively using commercial preparations., A highly accessible natural health guide to all the major body systems and their common imbalances, with in-depth advice on how to best use herbal medicine to support and nourish each system, address chronic health issues, and help achieve optimal health., Silver Nautilus Book Award Winner for Health & Healing An antacid or an aspirin may soothe your pain, but it doesn't cure the cause of your symptoms. Headaches, indigestion, fatigue, allergies, anxiety, eczema, high blood pressure, and other conditions are clues to a deeper imbalance in your body, and learning to read those clues is a key step in maintaining optimal health. Herbalist Maria No l Groves shows you how to read your body's signals and support your own wellness with herbal remedies and other natural treatments. You'll learn how each of your major body systems -- respiratory, digestive, immune, nervous, memory, reproductive, circulatory, and more -- optimally functions, and you'll discover how to use natural remedies to nourish and repair problem areas, restore lost vitality, support your body as a whole, and prevent future problems. Groves includes in-depth instructions, with step-by-step photographs, for making your own herbal remedies, as well as expert guidance on buying and effectively using commercial preparations.
LC Classification NumberRA776.95.G75 2016

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