Discover the Secrets of a Healthy Immune System For hundreds of years, Native Americans have used the herb echinacea for a multitude of ailments, from sore throats to snake bites. It was a popular cold remedy in the early part of the 20th century, before the advent of antibiotics. With the herbal boom at an all-time high, people are once again turning to echinacea for its amazing cold- and flu- fighting properties and all-over immune system-boosting qualities. Learn about this extraordinary natural remedy and discover whether you can benefit from the use of echinacea. This comprehensive guidebook includes: -The history, folklore, and legends surrounding echinacea -How the herb works in the body -The various types of echinacea and how they differ -The many uses of echinaceaHealth and illness-fighting plans -Candidates for the use of echinacea -Dosage information -And much, much more!

Many vitamins, dietary supplements, and herbs can greatly reduce cold and flu symptoms and shorten the duration of colds - if you begin taking them at the first sign of an infection. In this User's Guide, Laurel Vukovic describes the most important natural ways of fighting off colds and flus, including the use of such venerable herbs as echinacea, goldenseal, and elderberry.

Feeling stressed? Who isn't stressed these days? Feeling anxious? This is a serious condition that changes and even destroys lives. The answers? Conventional medicine often offers prescription medicines that have numerous side effects. What if there was a natural option for both stress and anxiety? What if there was a simple and well-known herbal remedy that could relieve stress and even panic attacks in minutes? There is! Echinacea. Most of us think of echinacea as a treatment for colds and flu. Now science shows us that a special formulation of echinacea angustifolia has fast and profoundly healing properties to treat stress and anxiety. Learn all about stress, anxiety and a natural solution that may work for you. It's not addictive and has no negative side effects. It's Nature's best-kept secret!

The modern techniques of holistic and alternative healing and natural remedies have been alive in the "old ways" of Native American medicine for centuries. This comprehensive guide introduces the Native American concept of healing, which incorporates body, mind, and spirit and stresses the importance of keeping all three in balance. Dr. Anthony Cichoke explains the philosophy behind American Indian healing practices as well as other therapies, such as sweat lodges, used in conjunction with herbs. He examines each herb in an accessible A-to-Z format, explaining its healing properties and varying uses in individual tribes. Finally, he details Native American healing formulas and recipes for treating particular ailments, from hemorrhoids to stress.

After investigating anti-aging techniques and alternative medicine for 25 years, Smith presents a ground-breaking program to help people extend their lives by regenerating the cells through balanced nutrition; using nutritional, herbal, and hormonal supplements to fight off diseases; and incorporating a fitness plan. Major direct mail push.

Responding to the increased popularity of herbal medicines and other forms of complementary or alternative medicine in countries around the world, this reference reviews and evaluates various safety, toxicity, and quality-control issues related to the use of traditional and herbal products for health maintenance and disease prevention and treatment. With over 3,550 current references, the book highlights the role of herbal medicine in national health care while providing case studies of widely used herbal remedies and their effects on human health and wellness and the need for the design and performance of methodologically sound clinical trials for the plethora of herbal medicines.