The Holistic Gardener: First Aid from the Garden

Author: Fiann Ó Nualláin
Publisher: Mercier Press Ltd
ISBN: 1781172838
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 315

Book Description
'A little gem with tons of tips from the witty and knowledgeable Fiann Ó Nualláin.' - Darina Allen A handy guide to quick and effective first-aid treatments for commonly occurring accidents and complaints, derived from garden, pantry and under-sink sources. From a thorn prick to heatstroke, from chapped hands to heart attack, from pesticide poisoning to wasp stings: all of these can be treated on-site with what you grow. The resource is on your doorstep: the plant beside you as you work or relax in the garden can answer the hive, ache or watery eye. It is written by a professional gardener with a lifetime of experience in accidents that can happen in the garden and how to cure/respond within the garden context using plants and items at hand in the garden. All the dots are joined; you won't need a book on herbs, a book on homemade remedy preparation and a garden plant reference – they are all combined in the first aid advice in this book.

The Holistic Gardener: Natural Cures for Common Ailments

Author: Fiann Ó Nualláin
Publisher: Mercier Press Ltd
ISBN: 1781174156
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 262

Book Description
A handy pocket-size guide to natural remedies from your garden and store-cupboard for complaints ranging from coughs and colds to aches and pains that allows you to save money and avoid taking mass-produced chemicals on a regular basis. Fiann gives simple step-by-step instructions to make straightforward salves and ointments, teas, rinses and syrups that will fill the first-aid cupboard, as well as identifying plants that can be used straight away with no preparation required. Fiann's singular knowledge of the properties and uses of herbs, fruit and flowers from the garden makes fascinating reading, as well as having extensive practical applications.

The Holistic Gardener: Beauty Treatments from the Garden

Author: Fiann Ó Nualláin
Publisher: Mercier Press Ltd
ISBN: 1781173524
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 207

Book Description
'The Holistic Gardener: Beauty Treatments from the Garden allows you to look outside or in your cupboard at ingredients you might never have thought of using in your beauty regime. From natural shampoo to home-grown teeth whitener, cures for common ailments to tips on healthy nourishment, this book has it all.' - Mummy Pages A handy guide to natural skin, body and beauty remedies derived from garden, pantry and kitchen sources. From natural shampoo to home-grown teeth whitener, cures for common ailments to tips on healthy nourishment, this book demonstrates the advantages and simplicity of natural beauty treatments. Fiann brings his singular knowledge of plants' properties to bear in showing us that there are easier, healthier and cheaper ways to have good skin, great hair and an all-over glow of well-being. By using the resources around us and understanding the value of what we grow, Fiann shows how combining plants with the right ingredients can make us healthier, wealthier and wiser about our skin and bodies.

Growing, Older

Author: Joan Dye Gussow
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN: 1603582924
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 250

Book Description
The author describes her life after she loses her husband of forty years to cancer, describing her surprising reaction to his death and how she found contentment in her garden.

The Medicinal Gardening Handbook

Author: Dede Cummings
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1629142581
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 382

Book Description
Dig into the world of herbal medicine with this complete guide to cultivating and harvesting plants with healing properties. For thousands of years people have been utilizing herbs and cultivating weeds found to speed the healing of wounds, soothe skin irritations, calm uneasy stomachs, and ward off illnesses. Now you can plan and grow your own garden first aid kit. In these pages, you’ll learn the basics of gardening in your backyard—or on your windowsill or porch—including instructions for preparing soil, composting, and weeding. You’ll then find detailed descriptions of the twelve most common, easy-to-grow, most useful healing herbs, with instructions for growing, harvesting, and utilizing them. These powerful plants include: • Garlic, which boosts immunity, reduces blood pressure, and combats cancer • Echinacea, which reduces inflammation, boosts immunity, and has antiviral properties • Yarrow, which accelerates the healing of wounds, is an anti-inflammatory, and can relieve PMS symptoms • Elderflower, which is an astringent and can relieve arthritis and soothe sore throats • Mint, which soothes digestive problems, sweetens breath, and can reduce fevers • Elecampane, a respiratory tonic with antibacterial and antifungal properties • And more!

Grow It, Heal It

Author: Christopher Hobbs
Publisher: Rodale Books
ISBN: 1609615719
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
Where there's a symptom, there's also a homegrown cure. With just a windowsill, container, or small space, it's easy to grow an instant herbal remedy. Whether it's a cough, heartburn, joint pain, or neuralgia, readers will discover how easy it is to treat 40 ailments and conditions using herbs and herbal preparations they grow and make themselves. With inspiration found in science, tradition, and modern herbalistic practices, Grow It, Heal It touts the healing power of more than 50 herbs—from anise hyssop to yerba mansa. Two of the nation's premiere herbalists share growing, harvesting, and healing advice in this easy-to-use and friendly guidebook for herbal newbies, featuring teas, tinctures, salves, poultices, compresses, and aromatherapy. Among the many benefits of growing do-it-yourself remedies, readers will discover the convenience of preparing healing potions and salves when they're most needed; the advantage of having organic, fresh, and high-quality herbs they've nurtured themselves; and how empowering it is to engage in self-care and why that's important to the healing process. Growing herbs at home allows readers to take an active role in their own health care.

By Time Is Everything Revealed

Author: Fiann O'Nuallain
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486838781
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 244

Book Description
This beautiful hardcover volume contains 52 Irish proverbs, each chosen to speak directly to the stresses of modern life, accompanied by interpretations and mindfulness exercises to heighten psychological well-being and spiritual awareness.

The Organic Gardener's Handbook of Natural Pest and Disease Control

Author: Fern Marshall Bradley
Publisher: Rodale Books
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 424

Book Description
Consumers are increasingly aware of the dangers of garden chemicals. "The Organic Gardener's Handbook of Natural Pest and Disease Control" offers a reliable and comprehensive guide that makes it easy to garden without the use of pesticides.

52 Proverbs to Build Resilience against Anxiety and Panic

Author: Fiann Ó Nualláin
Publisher: Mercier Press Ltd
ISBN: 1781178321
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 161

Book Description
Fiann Ó Nualláin brings the ancient wisdom of Irish proverbs to life with the help of modern techniques like mindfulness, positive psychology, and cognitive behavioral therapy. In this practical self-help book, you'll find 52 proverbs that speak directly to the worries and stresses of modern life. These proverbs are more than clever idioms. They are the accumulated wisdom of our ancestors passed down through generations as a way to navigate life's challenges. By reading these proverbs and following the accompanying exercises, you'll be able to chart a course through life's obstacles and find greater happiness, calm, and meaning. So if you're struggling with anxiety or just looking for practical guidance for living a more fulfilling life, 52 Proverbs to Build Resilience against Anxiety and Panic is the perfect resource. With its blend of ancient wisdom and modern techniques, it's sure to become a go-to self-help book for anyone seeking peace and calm in a hectic world.

Seeds of Mindfulness

Author: Fiann O'Nuallain
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 048684918X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
To mindfully garden is both deeply enriching and easy to achieve. This delightful compilation offers more than 100 mindful gardening moments that combine a spiritual practice with a favorite pastime.