Review of Planetary Apothecary (Paperback)

Incredibly insightful take on health and wellness.This book appeals to the astrology novice (me) as well as those well versed in their astrological make up.Before reading Planetary Apothecary I hadn't considered a connection between my zodiac sign and my physical health.I wish I had this book 5 years ago because much of what Gailing details as part of my "Libran" self-care profile, I've slowly come to know through trial and error.I'm excited to try the wellness recommendations she outlines in areas I haven't explored (i.e. aromatherapy, yoga poses and relaxation techniques).While there are 12 astrological signs (and main chapters in the book) I found that reading the chapters on my moon and ascendant signs were equally helpful in creating a more personalized wellness plan. This has opened my eyes to the world of medical astrology and I'm loving it!

Product Description
From the sensitive Pisces to the impetuous Aries to the hardworking Capricorn, each astrological personality is distinct, with unique health needs of body, mind, and spirit. PLANETARY APOTHECARY offers an astrological sign-specific health and wellness program designed for each planetary constitution, with specific nutritional tips, natural remedies, spa therapies, relaxation practices, yoga asanas, flower essences, and aromatherapy recommendations to soothe and balance excesses while nurturing harmony and well-being.

From the Publisher
* An illustrated guide to medical astrology that outlines specific holistic remedies and self-care treatments for each sign of the zodiac.
* More than 70 million people worldwide read their horoscope daily.



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Review of Chinese Herbal Secrets: The Key to Total Health (Paperback)

When you pick up a book in this genre, it's very important to ensure that the info is factual and relatively unbiased. Many of the books on wellness out there are really out to sell some supplement, product or service.

This book only gives you the facts on Chinese medicince. Using very simple language and plenty of illustrations, the author presents the basic principles of TCM - Yin, Yang and the 5 Elements. It's a very different "science", so some people may not believe in it, but there is really nothing secretive or mystic about TCM. It really works.

Especially helpful is the author's glossary of common Chinese herbs and their actions, side effects. He also has a few herbal formulas and food recipes. An essential read for novices who want to learn the basics about TCM.

Product Description
Chinese Herbal Secrets lists both Chinese and Western herbs with their uses and effects. It also provides a complete breakdown of the principles of Chinese herbal medicine for the nonspecialist, gives instructions on how to determine constitutional type, and shows how to choose the right herbs. Helpful exercises, homemade creams and tinctures for skin and hair, and delicious recipes are included.

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Review of The Natural Cat: The Comprehensive Guide to Optimum Care (Paperback)

12 years ago, when my Pywacket became diabetic, doctors were prescribing so-called high fiber dry food -- not much different than the food that was causing the epidemic of diabetes in the first place.

After reading Anitra's last book, I was talking to one of the leading experts in feline diabetes who offered up one simple line. "I have to agree with her on one very basic point! Cats are carnivores."

That may sound obvious now, but it was the first moment I realized that my poor sick kitty didn't need the meat flavored cereal that that same expert was prescribing. My cat needed meat, and lots of it!!

Pywacket lived well with diabetes for six years with fewer vet visits than ever. His pre-diabetes asthma was mysteriously cured, and he died of old age at 19.5. Now Anitra has updated her book and I was first in line.

She has already answered questions I spent hours on the internet trying to find, especially what if anything to use to supplement a cat's diet. I do admit that I am not up to feeding raw food as Anitra has long suggested. I have 2 little kids at home, and even a small risk is too much. Still, following Anitra's basic recommendations using high quality wet foods and adding fresh chicken, I have seen my new cats become little fluff bunnies, long haired cats with NO matts ever!

Anitra Frazier understands cats from the slow "I love you blink" to diet, to what it is like to live with these amazing creatures. for my 2 new cats, the latest edition of her wonderful book will stand as my first reference for a long time. Buy it. Study it! You will save thousands in vet bills and for the first time perhaps, truly understand your amazing animals.

Thank you Anitra! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Product Description
The holistic bible for cat caregivers-now updated and expanded.

The Natural Cat was one of the first books to advocate natural cat care when it was originally published in 1981. Now fully revised and expanded to address the many new discoveries in holistic pet care, this edition includes:

- A new introduction detailing the latest advances in holistic care for cats
- Updated statistics, new diet guidelines, and health care recommendations, including the latest on vaccines
- An updated resources section with suggestions for finding a holistic veterinarian and advice on how to deal with conventional veterinarians
- A complete overhaul of language to reflect new attitudes toward caregiving

Combined with classic and reliable advice on grooming, neutering and spaying, common feline health problems, elder cat care, behavioral problems, and emotional bonding, the latest information makes this edition of The Natural Cat the only handbook pet owners will need to naturally nurture a happy, healthy cat.

About the Author
Anitra Frazier is a nationally known feline nutritionist, groomer, and behaviorist, and a pioneer in holistic health for cats. She is the executive director of Anitra's Natural Cat, a house-call service providing holistic health care and grooming, and heads Fluff City, New York's feline health spa and hospice. NORMA ECKROATE has also coauthored The Dog Whisperer, The Puppy Whisperer, and Complete Holistic Care and Healing for Horses.

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Review of Chinese Medicinal Teas: Simple, Proven, Folk Formulas for Common Diseases & Promoting Health (Paperback)

This was a book I bought on a whim.I'm a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and I tend to keep clear of anything with "folk" on the front cover.I'm trying to be a serious medic here, so I can do without my chosen profession being clouded with unproven quack remedies!But when the book arrived I quickly had to change my tune.

I would consider this book a small stepping stone on the way to the serious books on TCM formulae (such as Dan Bensky's Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies).The formulae in Chinese Medicinal Teas: Simple, Proven, Folk Formulas for Common Diseases & Promoting Health are generally simplified versions of more complex TCM patents.Let's face it, if you come down with a cold, who has any Herba Ephedrae (mahuang) in their kitchen cupboard?But you may well have ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and so on.This book employs a lot of the more commonly available foodstuffs and medicinals.

I like this book because it has a number of very simple formulae, that laymen can utilise, but it also builds on those formulae to get close to a number of the decoctions regularly prescribed by TCM professionals.For that reason it is a useful resource and a good link between the twin pillars of Chinese herbal medicine and Chinese functional foods.

I give it a thumbs up and say it's very good value for money.

Product Description
Medicinal teas are a great complement to acupuncture and a simple, effective introduction to Chinese herbal medicine.The teas in this book are simple, containing only one, two, or three ingredients.While multi-ingredient decoctions are infamous for their bitter taste, these teas are mostly mild, pleasantly or neutrally flavored, and are quick and easy to prepare.Most contain either green or black tea, white or brown sugar, and one or two Chinese medicinal herbs.The ingredients are steeped in boiling water and then drunk as a healing beverage throughout the day.



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Review of Super Natural Home: Improve Your Health, Home, and Planet--One Room at a Time (Paperback)

Have you ever gone to the grocery store and heard someone complain about the expense of an organic food?You might run into them a few minutes later in the meat department selecting a 12-ounce T-bone steak with a price tag well over $10.00.Obviously, they aren't thinking about what they are getting for their money or they'd toss that steak back and buy the organic spinach.

Most of us have grown up making the wrong choices . . . water in plastic bottles, packaged foods with long lists of unidentifiable ingredients, and cleaning supplies strong enough to take the paint off the wall.

If you care about your health and the health of those you love, you will want to buy this book and then read it cover to cover.Inside this book is well-founded information which can help us avoid many of the toxic chemicals we can't see or taste, which are putting our health at risk for diseases and even death.If you're over 40, you probably have noticed (like I have) that you know many more people who are dying of cancer than when you were younger.There is a reason for that, my friends, and the toxic chemicals in our food and home is a definite contributor to our demise.

Beth Greer has become a well-known expert in this topic, and every page of her book tells us something we didn't already know.Would you have imagined that most of our garlic comes from China, and that it is whitened with bleach and injected with growth inhibitors to prevent sprouting?Don't look the other way . . . buy this book, get smart, and get healthy!

Lynette Fleming, Coauthor of Lunch Buddies: Buddy Up for a Better Diet


Product Description
Beth Greer had been living what she considered a healthy lifestyle when a medical crisis prompted her to reevaluate everything-from the food she ate to the personal-care products she used and the environment she lived in. Now, in Super Natural Home, she shows the alarming extent of the dangerous chemicals we unwittingly expose ourselves to every day. As she did in her own life, she invites readers to put their lives under a microscope-to scrutinize what Americans put in and on their bodies and bring into their homes-and to make personal choices that will enable them to "live clean" in a toxic world. The straightforward, solutions-based approach of Super Natural Home-complete with quizzes to help identify and correct potential toxic hot zones-speaks directly to what environment-conscious consumers really need: ultra-practical advice on what they can do right now to limit exposure to the poisons that are endangering them and their children. At a time when impeccable scientific research points to an alarming correlation between common chemical compounds and cancers, allergies, psychiatric disorders, and birth defects, among other serious health concerns, Super Natural Home gives consumers the tools to start protecting themselves and their families.



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