An inspirational self help manualof natural healing Kitchen pharmacy describes individually the therapeutic value of common vegetables, fruits, flowers, spices and grains. It explains in simple terms how ailments were traditionally classified in order to prescribe the correct treatment. A wide selection of recipes made from natural resources is suggested to eat and enjoy, to drink, to soothe in the bath, with massage, to improve the hair and skin.

The simple remedies of our past are being used now more than ever for natural healing. As it describes the therapeutic value of common vegetables, fruits, flowers, spices, and grains, this guide also explains how to prescribe and prepare the correct treatment for each ailment, and provides a wide variety of recipes that use the resources of nature. Illustrations throughout.

In Kitchen Medicine the authors describe the wealth of healing and emergency remedies that sit unused and idle in the kitchen. Superb illustrations adorn a lively text. The ingredients are all easily found in the kitchen although in some cases they are exotic in origin (just think of tea, coffee and chocolate).

Many people think that it's normal to come down with an illness each year and, for some, two or three times a year. Yet researchers have proven that nutrition and lifestyle factors can boost your immune system. Learn how to build a kitchen pharmacy of whole foods, superfoods and nutrients to provide a stable foundation for your health. And when you're at an increased risk of infection, know what to do to derail a virus before it takes hold. Follow this immune-boosting roadmap to a healthier diet, making you less prone to viral infections and more resilient after an illness.

In a powerful debut novel that moves between the crowded streets of London and the desolate mountains of Iran, Yasmin Crowther paints a stirring portrait of a family shaken by events from decades ago and worlds away. On a rainy day in London the dark secrets and troubled past of Maryam Mazar surface violently, with tragic consequences for her daughter, Sara, and her newly orphaned nephew. Maryam leaves her English husband and family and returns to the remote Iranian village where her story began. In a quest to piece their life back together, Sara follows her mother and finally learns the terrible price Maryam once had to pay for her freedom, and of the love she left behind. Set against the breathtaking beauty of two very different places, this stunning family drama transcends culture and is, at its core, a rich and haunting narrative about mothers and daughters.

The well-known actor and seasoned gourmet presents a charming guide to home cooking that focuses on four centuries of traditional American cuisine. The richly illustrated hardcover volume offers a wide range of easy-to-make recipes, including many regional favorites.

'Farmacy food is what we have all been waiting for. Great tasting healthy food for an optimum mind and body means a better planet for us and the creatures we share it with' - Stella McCartney 'Since it opened, Farmacy has been the hottest table in town' - Vogue 'THE healthy eating place' - GQ 'An oasis of health and happiness' - Harper's Bazaar Interested in eating and living in a more conscious way? Want to eat well with nature's best ingredients while being aware of where our food comes from? Think taking better care of the land and people who grow these ingredients is important? Welcome to the Farmacy Kitchen, where you will find inspirational ideas for conscious living and delicious recipes for plant-based eating. The Farmacy ethos is about bringing attention back to nature, simplicity and balance. We love to follow the concept of 'simple abundance' in the food we create, using fresh, colourful and whole foods in inspired combinations for maximum taste, digestion and enjoyment. We know how good food tastes when it's made with love and intention. It's a creative process that brings care into the kitchen to make great-tasting food to nourish the body and energise the soul. A process that you can now bring to your own kitchen with the help of this book.

Psychic Soap: 4 parts Lemongrass + 3 parts Bay + 1 part Cinnamon Come and See Me Oil 5 drops Patchouli oil + 2 drops Cinnamon oil + Olive oil base. Over the years, Wiccan High Priestess Marilyn Daniel has collected hundreds of recipes for her craft. Responding to repeated requests for her secrets, she has compiled them here for the first time in this comprehensive reference of more than 400 magical tips and recipes - covering everything from beauty treatments to healing salves to tasty treats. In addition to advice for buying, storing, and blending essential oils (always stir clockwise), Marilyn reveals her secrets for making incense, bath salts, soaps, ointments, potpourri, ink, and more. Readers will learn how to make a Tuberose Bouquet for attracting love and Air Oil for clear thinking and overcoming addiction, as well as how to incorporate their pets into spellcraft. Kitchen Witchery includes a wide variety of cookies, breads, wines, and other magical foods, and Marilyn serves up her famous recipes for goodies like Sabbat Cakes and Wiccan Handfasting Cake, and drinks such as Nettle Ale and the Milk of Isis. And should a witch find herself in the middle of a recipe with a missing ingredient, she can find a worthy substitute in the extensive list provided. Kitchen Witchery also includes a helpful reference list of magical correspondences and a glossary of herbs and their folk names.