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 Commercially prepared yet free of synthetics, herbal remedies are now widely available in many forms, from teas to tinctures. Authoritative and easy to use, this comprehensive resource is an essential addition to every medicine chest.

    By observing birds and other animals, weather patterns, vegetation, shifting sands, patterns of snow fields, and the positions of the sun, moon, and stars, would-be explorers can learn to estimate distances and find their way without having to rely on a map or a compass.The wealth of valuable data and advice in this volume — much of it unavailable elsewhere — makes it indispensable for hikers, bikers, scouts, sailors, and outdoorsmen — all those who might find themselves stranded or lost in an unfamiliar area. Through careful study of this book and its lessons, pathfinders can learn to interpret signs in the natural world to find their way in almost any kind of terrain.

    The many-pointed star formed from large icicles balances on a rock in a quiet Dumfriesshire valley, a delicate bamboo screen stands on a Japanese beach, a great serpentine ridge of earth extends along a disused railway cutting on Tyneside, four massive snow rings mark the position of the North Pole.

    Discover how the Native-American tradition uses plants and herbs, heat, movement and sound, visualization, and spirituality to heal dozens of everyday ailments and illnesses -- from back pain to insect bites to flu and sore throat and much more and apply it to your life to improve your health and your mind. Broken into sections, the book covers such topics as "The Healing Spirit" (including dream therapy, spirituality, and prayer), "The Native American Spa" (healing with heat, massage, sound and movement, and nutrition), "The Native American Pharmacy" (including more than 40 herbs and plants, how to obtain them, and how to use them), plus remedies for more than 40 ailments from acne to wrinkles.

    You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

    [Note: this pre-1923 book has been converted from its original format and may contain an occasional defect from the conversion process or from the original publication.]

    Fully updated and revised, this comprehensive guide features forty-seven trails in Big Bend National Park.

    Hamilton carefully and clearly lays down the essential knowledge needed to use homeopathy successfully. To read this book is to prepare you to help your animal with the many day to day vicissitudes of life...take some time, read this book carefully, and learn of one of the greatest discoveries in the history of medicine. We are fortunate to have a healer of Dr. Hamilton's stature take us on this journey.-From the Foreword by Richarad Pitcairn D.V.M., PhD

    In this comprehensive and practical guide, you will learn how to make and activate Crystal Grids for yourself, others and your home. Explore the fascinating history and symbolism behind Crystal Grids. Learn how and why Crystal Grids work. Ethan Lazzerini uses over 20 years experience with crystals to formulate 34 intention based Crystal Grids for every purpose. No more secrets, this No.1 Amazon Bestselling book will demystify the world of Crystal Grids. Learn exactly why each different crystal is used and the reason every geometric shape was chosen for each grid. Crystal Grids Power is filled with tips and techniques to supercharge your grids. Access simple to advanced Crystal Grids and learn how to create your own. Includes Powerful Crystal Grids for: Abundance & Prosperity, Psychic Protection, Personal & Distant Healing, Success, Relationships, Increased Energy, Motivation, Angels, Confidence, Better Sleep, Karma Releasing, Life Purpose, Stress Relief, Earth Healing, Overcoming Obstacles, Aura Clearing, Peace & Harmony, Home Protection, New Beginnings and many more... Contains 34 Crystal Grids for all areas of your life Clearly illustrated with diagrams and step-by-step instructions The meaning of Sacred Geometry shapes and symbols explained Learn three different ways to activate your Crystal Grids Helpful substitute crystals are given for every grid Includes FREE Printable Crystal Grid Templates to download Crystal Grids Power is an indispensable guide to the magical world of Crystal Grids. This enlightening book contains EVERYTHING you need to know about Crystal Grids and how to use them. Take a look inside, download a sample or buy your copy today!

    Plant lists, step-by-step instructions, and at-a-glance symbols of growing requirements make each of the 40 projects easy to tackle.

    This guide to Scotland and the Scottish highlands and islands, one of Europe's fastest growing adventure holiday destinations, explores the hidden parts of its better known tourist areas, as well many more remote regions, rarely visited by tourists. Guiding you to over 800 wild swims, ancient forests, lost ruins and hidden beaches. Including inns, wild camping, local crafts, artisan whisky distilleries and wild places to stay.

    Yet when it comes to fungi, culinary uses are only the tip of the iceberg. Throughout history fungus has been prized for its diverse properties—medicinal, ecological, even recreational—and hasspawned its own quirky subculture dedicated to exploring the weird biology and celebrating the unique role it plays on earth. In Mycophilia, accomplished food writer and cookbook author Eugenia Bone examines the role of fungi as exotic delicacy, curative, poison, and hallucinogen, and ultimately discovers that a greater understanding of fungi is key to facing many challenges of the 21st century.Engrossing, surprising, and packed with up-to-date science and cultural exploration, Mycophilia is part narrative and part primer for foodies, science buffs, environmental advocates, and anyone interested in learning a lot about one of the least understood and most curious organisms in nature.

    Packing Light contains 130+ pages of carry on packing advice in an organized, easy-to-read format.

    This indispensable guide will keep you one step ahead of the latest witchy trends, Craft practices, and Pagan issues.

    Compact Farms is an illustrated guide for anyone dreaming of starting, expanding, or perfecting a profitable farming enterprise on five acres or less. The farm plans explain how to harness an area’s water supply, orientation, and geography in order to maximize efficiency and productivity while minimizing effort. Profiles of well-known farmers such as Eliot Coleman and Jean-Martin Fortier show that farming on a small scale in any region, in both urban and rural settings, can provide enough income to turn the endeavor from hobby to career. These real-life plans and down-and-dirty advice will equip you with everything you need to actually realize your farm dreams.