Reflexology: A Health-Promoting Massage Therapy that Anyone can Practice A good foot massage is one of life's most satisfying pleasures. With a little bit of knowledge, it can also be one of the easiest and least invasive methods for treating specific ailments and promoting overall wellness. By concentrating on the basics, Reflexology for Beginners allows anyone to practice and enjoy reflexology as quickly and easily as possible. The author's goal is, simply, to give you the power to effectively serve the health needs of yourself and others through this well-respected complementary therapy. Included in these pages are: ·Over forty illustrations of techniques and pressure points ·Step-by-step instructions for beginning and full treatments ·The fascinating history of reflexology ·Mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of healing ·Previously unpublished information ·Several illustrative case histories

The Bestselling Guide to Herbal Remedies -- Completely Revised and Expanded ince its original publication in 1992, Earl Mindell's Herb Bible has become the definitive guide to the world of herbal remedies. Recognized as today's leading trend in self-care, herbs can help you heal faster, live longer, and look better. In this completely updated edition, one of the world's foremost authorities on nutrition and natural remedies demystifies the language and lore of herbs and shows you how to choose and use herbs and herbal treatments -- from the traditional favorites to those on the cutting edge. Here is new and valuable information on how herbs can treat depression and anxiety, boost energy, improve your sex life, combat aging, prevent illness, and speed healing. Highlights include: - Thirty new "Hot Hundred" herbs - A new section devoted specifically to anti-aging herbs - New and completely updated information on the fastest selling herbs: St. John's Wort, kava kava, grapeseed extract, and green tea - Special updated chapters on "A Man's Body" and "A Woman's Body" - And much more

Conscious Eating has been referred to as the "Bible of Vegetarians," for both beginners and advanced students of health. This classic work in the field of live-food nutrition is an inspirational journey and a manual for life. Included is new information on enzymes, vegetarian nutrition for pregnancy, and an innovative international 14-day menu of gourmet, Kosher, vegetarian, live-food cuisine, plus 150 recipes.

All of us have experienced, at one time or another, the temporary inflammation and pain of a minor injury. But those who suffer from chronic inflammation--whether the result of an injury or a biological disorder--and its coincidental pain are all too aware of the frequently crippling and debilitating effects of these conditions. In The Cox-2 Connection, pharmacist and naturalist James B. LaValle shares a thorough overview of treatment options for a variety of disorders for which inflammation is a primary symptom--from osteoarthritis, bursitis, and fibromyalgia to rheumatoid arthritis, gout and dysbiosis. He clearly explains the physiological mechanism that leads to inflammation and pain and includes an in-depth section on pain-management strategies useful for anyone who is experiencing this discomfort, whether temporary or chronic. Cox-2--or cyclooxygenase-2--is the key enzyme responsible for the body's inflammation and pain response in conditions such as arthritis and bursitis, and it is also linked to the inflammation that may play a significant role in the progression of Alzheimer's and cancer. The Cox-2 Connection, however, goes further than other pain management books by dealing with not only the synthetic, anti-inflammatory Cox-2 inhibitors, such as Celebrex and Vioxx, but also with their natural counterparts that have been used for thousands of years by people all over the world. The author thoughtfully evaluates the effectiveness of these inhibitors as well as their side effects and presents exciting new studies that indicate their possible role in preventing Alzheimer's and cancer. The Cox-2 Connection is an essential and timely reference for anyone trying to understand and manage inflammation and pain and make sense of the exploding availability and potential of ways to deal with them.

In this book, you will find the latest information about how what you eat affects your health, the environment, and the existence of the animals who share this planet, along with in-depth discussions of ground-breaking work by these internationally respected experts: Heart specialist, Dean Ornish, M.D.; Nutrition scientist, T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D.; Weight loss expert, Terry Shintani, M.D.; Farm Sanctuary founders, Gene and Lorri Bauston; Vegetarian nutritionist, Suzanne Havala, R.D.; Population analysis, David Pimentel, Ph.D.; Mad Cow disease expert, Stephen Dealler, M.D.; Rangeland activist, Lynn Jacobs.

Widely considered the leading book involving nutrition and feeding infants and children, this revised edition offers practical advice that takes into account the most recent research into such topics as: emotional, cultural, and genetic aspects of eating; proper diet during pregnancy; breast-feeding versus; bottle-feeding; introducing solid food to an infant's diet; feeding the preschooler; and avoiding mealtime battles. An appendix looks at a wide range of disorders including allergies, asthma, and hyperactivity, and how to teach a child who is reluctant to eat. The author also discusses the benefits and drawbacks of giving young children vitamins.

Offers hundreds of appetizer, entree, soup, and salad ideas that are accompanied by nutritional information and special listings for lacto- and ovo-vegetarians as well as vegans

Discusses how different fats act within the body and how modern food-processing techniques have stripped the vital Omega-3 fatty acids out of food, and presents a program to improve diet and health

Presents a program to prevent or reverse heart disease without the use of drugs or surgery, including two hundred recipes, an exercise regimen, and stress-reduction techniques. Reprint. Tour.

Gives recipes and advocates the use of the juice of fruits and vegetables for reliving certain physical ailments