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A guide to herbal remedies that promote longevity, restore the body’s systems, treat chronic conditions, and maintain natural health.
List of contents
Foreword by Cheri Quincy, D.O.
Introduction
Why Now?
Holistic Medicine: The Healing Context
What Herbal Medicine Can Contribute
But Do Herbs Really Work?
The “Illness” of Health Care
Preventive Care
1 The Digestive System
The Healthy Digestive System
The Aging Digestive System
Herbal Actions
Keeping the Digestive System Healthy
Gastrointestinal Problems--Common and Serious
Problems of the Upper Digestive Tract
The Aging Colon and Its Problems
The Aging Liver and Its Problems
The Aging Gallbladder and Its Problems
2 The Cardiovascular System
Herbal Actions
Keeping the Cardiovascular System Healthy
Factors Contributing to Heart Disease
Cardiovascular Problems
3 The Pulmonary System
Herbal Actions
Pulmonary Problems
4 The Upper Respiratory System
Upper Respiratory Problems
5 The Nervous System
Herbal Actions
Stress and Its Impact on the Nervous System
Managing Stress
Nervous System Problems
6 The Urinary System
Signs of Kidney Disease
Herbal Actions
Keeping the Kidneys Healthy
Urinary Problems
7 The Reproductive System
The Female Reproductive System/Female Sexuality
Herbal Actions for the Female Reproductive System
Problems Specific to Women
The Male Reproductive System/Male Sexuality
Herbal Actions for the Male Reproductive System
Problems Specific to Men
8 The Musculoskeletal System
Herbal Actions
Musculoskeletal Problems
9 The Skin and Hair
Skin and Its Functions
Aging Skin
Herbal Actions
Skin Problems
Herbal “First Aid” for the Skin
The Hair
10 The Immune System
Herbal Actions
Immunological Actions
Immune System Problems
11 The Endocrine System
The Adrenal Glands
The Pancreas
The Thyroid Gland
12 Herbal Medicine Making
Herbal Tea
Tincture
Dry Herb Preparations
Formulations for the Skin
13 Materia Medica
Useful Internet Resources
Bibliography
Index
About the author
David Hoffmann, FNIMH, AHG, has been a clinical medical herbalist since 1979. A Fellow of Britain’s National Institute of Medical Herbalists, he is one of the founding members of the American Herbalists Guild and the author of 17 books, including
Herbs for Healthy Aging,
Medical Herbalism,
The Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal, and
The Herbal Handbook. He teaches herbal medicine throughout the English-speaking world and lives in California.
Summary
A guide to herbal remedies that promote longevity, restore the body’s systems, treat chronic conditions, and maintain natural health.
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“…Herbs for Healthy Aging is an invaluable resource.”
