The Natural Health Service

Author: Isabel Hardman
Publisher: Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1786495937
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 308

Book Description
' Brilliant' -- Matt Haig In 2016, Isabel Hardman's mind, in her own words, 'stopped working' as she fell prey to severe depression and anxiety. She took time off on long-term sick leave and despite several relapses has returned to work with a much improved ability to cope. She has since become one of the UK's most prominent public voices on mental health. She credits her better health to her passion for exercise, nature and the great outdoors - from horse-riding and botany to cold-water swimming and running. In The Natural Health Service, she draws on her own personal experience, interviews with mental illness sufferers and psychologists, and the latest research to examine what role wildlife and exercise can play in helping anyone cope with mental illness. Straight-talking, thoroughly-researched, and compassionate, this important and often funny book will fascinate anyone touched by a mental health condition, whether themselves or through the experiences of a loved-one.

Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats

Author: Shawn Messonnier, D.V.M.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307558606
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 513

Book Description
2000 Winner, Better Health for Life Award, Cat Writer's Association (CWA) When it comes to your dog's or your cat's health, you want the best health care available. But did you know that conventional medicine is not the only answer, or even the best answer? Inside you'll learn from a respected veterinarian how the therapeutic wonders of natural medicine can benefit your dog or cat. This comprehensive guide discusses more than 40 common conditions or diseases that can affect your pet and how they can be treated or improved with natural medicine. Easy to understand and use, with cross-references between conditions and treatments, this informative resource includes: ·An A-Z guide to common health conditions ·An A-Z guide to herbs, vitamins, and supplements ·Dietary recommendations for specific health concerns ·Proven complementary therapies for your pet ·And much, much more! Do your pet a great favor—add this complete reference to your library. You'll both be glad you did. Inside, natural treatments for: ·Allergies ·Obesity ·Cancer ·Kidney Disease ·Arthritis ·Heart Disease ·Feline Leukemia ·Dental Disease ·Ear Infections ·And many more common conditions Praise for Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats "Incredibly well thought-out and organized. This bible will serve as an excellent reference for veterinarians and pet owners alike."—L. Phillips Brown, D.V.M., product manager, Inter-Cal Nutraceuticals "A concise overview of common animal conditions and available complementary therapies that will help readers ensure their pets and patients receive the best treatment."—Myrna Milani, D.V.M., author, Preparing for the Loss of Your Pet "This bible is a 'new testament' that may help pet caregivers heal their sick pets."—Alice Villalobos, D.V.M.

The Essential Herbal for Natural Health

Author: Holly Bellebuono
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 0834827719
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 66

Book Description
From tinctures to ease tummy aches to elixirs to enhance energy, making your own remedies from easy-to-find herbs can be a satisfying and pleasurable way to connect with nature and your family's health. While entering the "herb world" can be intimidating—many of today's herb books are filled with cultivation tables, harvest techniques, dye charts, and aromatherapy guidelines—The Essential Herbal for Natural Health provides a welcome entry point for those wishing to experience the beauty and simplicity of natural herbal remedies safely. By focusing on just thirteen foundation herbs, you can easily jump into the world of herbs while still creating a wide range of remedies and recipes. With something for everyone in the family—men, women, and children—these simple recipes can be made to cure coughs, calm anxiety, moisturize skin, and more.

Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats (4th Edition)

Author: Richard H. Pitcairn
Publisher: Rodale Books
ISBN: 1623367565
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 514

Book Description
For more than 30 years, Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats has been the go-to resource for health-conscious animal lovers. This fourth edition is updated with the latest information in natural pet health, including groundbreaking research on the benefits of vegan diets for pets, as well as nutritionally complete recipes to give your pets optimal health that you can also enjoy, making home prepared diets easier than ever. The Pitcairns also discuss behavior issues, general nutrition, and a more humane approach to caring for pets. The Pitcairns have long been the trusted name in holistic veterinary care and continue to be at the forefront of natural pet health. Written with the same compassion and conviction, the fourth edition of Natural Health for Dogs & Cats will help you give your beloved animals the healthiest, happiest life.

Oxford Textbook of Nature and Public Health

Author: Matilda van den Bosch
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019103875X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 361

Book Description
Human beings have always been affected by their surroundings. There are various health benefits linked to being able to access to nature; including increased physical activity, stress recovery, and the stimulation of child cognitive development. The Oxford Textbook of Nature and Public Health provides a broad and inclusive picture of the relationship between our own health and the natural environment. All aspects of this unique relationship are covered, ranging from disease prevention through physical activity in green spaces to innovative ecosystem services, such as climate change adaptation by urban trees. Potential hazardous consequences are also discussed including natural disasters, vector-borne pathogens, and allergies. This book analyses the complexity of our human interaction with nature and includes sections for example epigenetics, stress physiology, and impact assessments. These topics are all interconnected and fundamental for reaching a full understanding of the role of nature in public health and wellbeing. Much of the recent literature on environmental health has primarily described potential threats from our natural surroundings. The Oxford Textbook of Nature and Public Health instead focuses on how nature can positively impact our health and wellbeing, and how much we risk losing by destroying it. The all-inclusive approach provides a comprehensive and complete coverage of the role of nature in public health, making this textbook invaluable reading for health professionals, students, and researchers within public health, environmental health, and complementary medicine.

Chinese Health Care Secrets

Author: Henry B. Lin
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 9781567184341
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 530

Book Description
Discover how you can heal yourself and others and achieve optimum health, when you practice the techniques in Chinese Health Care Secrets by Henry B. Lin. Grounded in Taoist principles (Nature's Way), the age-old wisdom of China teaches that by living your daily activities in accordance with the laws of nature you can achieve and maintain ultimate health and wellness. Chinese Health Care Secrets is a comprehensive reference to the history and practices of Chinese health care. It offers highly effective techniques that are completely natural and easy to use. Many have never before been published and are considered secrets even in China. Easy to read and fully illustrated, Chinese Health Care Secrets explains: --Secrets of sexual vitality --Qigong: breathing, meditation, and energy exercises --Dharma: massage and gentle physical movements --Secrets of rejuvenation and longevity --Over sixty of nature's most potent healers --Acupressure: learn techniques and the locations of over 100 acupoints (with full illustrations) so you can perform this powerful healing system --A handy, A to Z reference guide to common ailments, with their treatments and therapies Never before has so much information about Chinese healing been available in one location. Learn about nutrition? Yes. Learn the secrets of exercise? Of course. Walk the road to immortality? Naturally. Discover the inner health secrets of sleep and rest? Correct. It's all presented in a way that is clear and easy to understand, in Chinese Health Care Secrets.

Natural Health Bible

Author: Steven Bratman
Publisher: Prima Lifestyles
ISBN: 9780761520825
Category : Dietary supplements
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Did you know that there are safe and effective natural treatments for many of today's most common health conditions? Recent scientific studies suggest that many herbs, vitamins, and supplements not only may promote better health but may also be powerful weapons in the battle against specific diseases. With "The Natural Pharmacist: Natural Health Bible, you'll discover what the therapeutic wonders of natural medicine can do for you. Inside, you'll have at your fingertips the latest research on the effectiveness of the most popular herbs, vitamins, and supplements. Every claim has been rigorously reviewed for accuracy by a medical doctor and a professor of pharmacology. You'll learn what works--and what doesn't. Cross-referenced between illnesses and treatments, this book includes: - An A-Z guide to health conditions - An A-Z guide to herbs, vitamins, and supplements - Important information on drug-herb and drug-supplement interactions - A complete list of references to studies cited - And much, much more! Responsible and accurate, "The Natural Pharmacist: Natural Health Bible is "the source for information you and your loved ones can trust.

Planetary Health

Author: Samuel Myers
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 1610919661
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 538

Book Description
Human health depends on the health of the planet. Earth’s natural systems—the air, the water, the biodiversity, the climate—are our life support systems. Yet climate change, biodiversity loss, scarcity of land and freshwater, pollution and other threats are degrading these systems. The emerging field of planetary health aims to understand how these changes threaten our health and how to protect ourselves and the rest of the biosphere. Planetary Health: Protecting Nature to Protect Ourselves provides a readable introduction to this new paradigm. With an interdisciplinary approach, the book addresses a wide range of health impacts felt in the Anthropocene, including food and nutrition, infectious disease, non-communicable disease, dislocation and conflict, and mental health. It also presents strategies to combat environmental changes and its ill-effects, such as controlling toxic exposures, investing in clean energy, improving urban design, and more. Chapters are authored by widely recognized experts. The result is a comprehensive and optimistic overview of a growing field that is being adopted by researchers and universities around the world. Students of public health will gain a solid grounding in the new challenges their profession must confront, while those in the environmental sciences, agriculture, the design professions, and other fields will become familiar with the human consequences of planetary changes. Understanding how our changing environment affects our health is increasingly critical to a variety of disciplines and professions. Planetary Health is the definitive guide to this vital field.

The Complete Herbal Guide to Natural Health and Beauty

Author: Dian Dincin Buchman
Publisher: Keats Publishing
ISBN: 9780879836375
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 244

Book Description

Vital Man

Author: Stephen Harrod Buhner
Publisher: Avery Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781583331361
Category : Alternative medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A guide to alternative therapies for middle-aged men provides specific coverage of forty-five common disorders, listing hundreds of herbal remedies and healing foods.