- Paperback: 576 pages
- Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (Aug 1 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0446672424
- ISBN-13: 978-0446672429
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.4 x 3.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 798 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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#355,634 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #93 in Books > Health, Mind & Body > Alternative Medicine > Ayurveda
- #93 in Books > Health, Mind & Body > Personal Health > Stress > Creative Visualization
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From Library Journal
Landis, creator of the BodyFueling concept, here tackles herbal medicine. Written with herbalist and Ayurvedic practitioner Singh Khalsa, this work looks at wellness and healing from a natural perspective. At first glance, it shares many characteristics with other works in the herbal canon: it is informal, includes case studies and recipes, and is mildly anti-establishment. On second glance, two things set the book apart. First, the authors explain Ayurvedic principles in some detail and include charts describing the three doshas, or energy/body types; Ayurvedic principles also underline much of the herbal lore. The second difference is the book's consumer orientation; many natural healing guides assume that the reader is well versed in herbalism. Landis includes information on selecting a practitioner, preparations to buy or avoid, and dosage guidelines. An extensive bibliography encompasses popular herbal literature and papers from the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology Research, JAMA, and Carcinogenesis. Written by a recognized wellness author, with an accessible style and format, this book is sure to be in demand. Recommended for public libraries in particular and of interest to more specialized collections as well.?Elizabeth Braaksma, Brodie Resource Lib., Thunder Bay, Ontario
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
Landis, a health writer, and coauthor Khalsa, a practicing herbalist who provided factual information, present a comprehensive approach to health through herbs and food. They draw from diverse traditions, including Ayurvedic, Chinese, and Native American, for preventive and therapeutic herbal options for numerous physical, emotional, and additive disorders. Landis excels at detailed explanations in lay terms of herbal research and empirical observation; extensive references and a bibliography provide documentation. Highlights are her discussions of the history of herbal medicine, herbs versus pharmaceuticals, the immune system and how to support it, and recent myths and controversies about herbs. She ably counters criticism of herbal medicine from the medical community. Information on preparation and dosage and a few healthful recipes round out this handbook. Penny Spokes
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good beginning book.,
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This review is from: Herbal Defense: Positioning Yourself to Triumph Over Illness and Aging (Paperback)
This book is a great "ground floor" place to start. It deals with the basics very well and in an easy to read fashion. I only gave it 4 stars because I didn't care for the attitude and polemic against "western medicine" and the pro-vegetarian push seemed a rather straw man arguement to me. I do believe that a beginner would get a great deal of use from the book.
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Brilliant book!,
This review is from: Herbal Defense: Positioning Yourself to Triumph Over Illness and Aging (Paperback)
A most enjoyable book! >I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It is full of information on >health, medicine and herbs. It is really worth buying and reading it >thoroughly. I am reading it for the third time at the moment and am still >enjoying this title. The emphasis is on prevention, not on curing. One of >the best books on the subject I have ever read.
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book should be mandatory reading for everyone!,
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This review is from: Herbal Defense: Positioning Yourself to Triumph Over Illness and Aging (Paperback)
Probably the most illuminating book on preventative health care for the average person that I have read. It's a must read, especially for those of us who want to minimize the effects of aging and illiness!
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