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The ADA Guide to Herbs and Nutritional Supplements (Paperback)

February 22nd, 2010 by BigJoe | No Comments | Filed in Personal Care

The ADA Guide to Herbs and Nutritional Supplements

The only guide to herbs and supplements for people with diabetes! More and more people are using nutritional supplements and natural remedies for health, but people with diabetes don’t always understand how herbs and supplements can affect them. Many supplements can intensify and interfere with prescribed medications for diabetes. The American Diabetes Association Guide to Herbs and Nutritional Supplements lays out, in clear terms, pertinent information about why these popular herbs and nutritional supplements are used and how they affect prescription drugs. Take the guesswork out of taking herbs and supplements with this informative guide.

About the Author

Laura Shane-McWhorter, PharmD, BCPS, FASCP, CDE, BC-ADM, (Salt Lake City, UT) is Professor (Clinical) in the College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacotherapy of the University of Utah College of Pharmacy. She is a Registered Pharmacist and an active dia ( Available at Amazon Check Price Now! )

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Can Anyone Recommend Any Nutritional Supplements That Help Clean Out The Lymphatic System? Herbs Or Minerals?

January 23rd, 2010 by BigJoe | 6 Comments | Filed in Nutrition & Fitness

I do get lymphatic drainage massages but I have a lot of congestion and, no, I do not have an infection or, if I do, it’s something really chronic and not noticeable. I suspect that I have some sort of nutritional imbalance, I lack something that the lymphatic system needs to work properly. Any suggestions?

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Herbs for Tea: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-184 (Kindle Edition)

December 22nd, 2009 by BigJoe | 315 Comments | Filed in Food & Snacks

Herbs for Tea: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-184

Since 1973, Storey’s Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

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Since the 1973 publication of Storey’s first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. Storey’s Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the ( Available at Amazon Check Price Now! )

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What You Must Know About Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, & More: Choosing the Nutrients That Are Right for You (Paperback)

December 21st, 2009 by BigJoe | 1 Comment | Filed in Health Care

What You Must Know About Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, & More: Choosing the Nutrients That Are Right for YouNo description for this product could be found, but have a look over at Amazon for reviews and other information.

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Growing 101 Herbs that Heal: Gardening Techniques, Recipes, and Remedies (Paperback)

December 21st, 2009 by BigJoe | 1 Comment | Filed in Health Care

Growing 101 Herbs that Heal: Gardening Techniques, Recipes, and Remedies

Amazon.com Review

An excellent guide for novices and experts alike, Growing 101 Herbs That Heal combines gardening, cooking, crafts, and natural healthcare into one sturdy manual. The author’s care and concern for healthy plants and people are evident on every page, and there’s an astonishing amount of detail in every section. Simple plant listings cover multiple pages, outlining everything from drainage preferences to the size and color of blooms. The different garden styles presented range from formal knot gardens to carefree wild gardens, with lots of choices for raised beds and containers. Organic methods for fertilizing and pest control are emphasized–time to get familiar with beneficial nematodes! If you’ve already got an herbal garden in place and are now wondering what to do with your harvest, look no further. Delicious recipes for breads, soups, and salads are here, along with medicinal tinctures, creams, and bath soaks, which are great for gi ( Available at Amazon Check Price Now! )

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Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (Llewellyn’s Sourcebook Series) (Paperback)

December 21st, 2009 by BigJoe | No Comments | Filed in Health Care

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (Llewellyn's Sourcebook Series)

Do you work magic with herbs? Do you use them in spells, for talismans or simply use their innate powers? If you don’t have Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, you need to get it right away. This book has become a classic in its field. Paul Beyerl, a respected author on herbs calls it “…an essential reference book by students of herbalism and magick alike … Scott’s personable charm touches every page… I highly recommend this book.” And Jeanne Rose, famous author of books on herbs and developer of an herbal course says “I love books like this … It is accessible, easy to read, and with its encompassing index (all too often neglected), simple to use as well.” Over 200,000 people already have this book and use it frequently. In this edition of the book (it’s expanded and revised on the 15th anniversary of original publication) you will find the magical properties and folklore of over 400 herbs! You’ll also find lists of herbs based on their magical powers, th ( Available at Amazon Check Price Now! )

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Herbs & Spices: The Cook’s Reference (Hardcover)

December 21st, 2009 by BigJoe | No Comments | Filed in Health Care

Herbs & Spices: The Cook's Reference

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More and more herbs and spices appear in American kitchens daily, encouraged by television chefs and promoted through new ethnic cuisines entering the mainstream. Jill Norman’s Herbs & Spices comes at exactly the right moment to guide readers through the tangle of leaves, seeds, and berries. Norman thoughtfully organizes herbs into major classifications by their predominant bouquets. This approach immediately assists the cook looking for substitutions. Norman’s tasting notes, borrowing a vocabulary identical to that used for wine, establish a standard language for characterizing each item’s salient aromas and flavors. Full-color, close-up pictures aid in identification. Text outlines culinary uses and purchasing and storing data and gives information on growing one’s own herbs. A short recipe section offers examples of how specific herbs and spices are used in cooking. A directory of mail-order sources further assists those who lack local access. Norman ha ( Available at Amazon Check Price Now! )

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Your Backyard Herb Garden: A Gardener’s Guide to Growing Over 50 Herbs Plus How to Use Them in Cooking, Crafts, Companion Planting and More (Paperback)

December 21st, 2009 by BigJoe | 1 Comment | Filed in Health Care

Your Backyard Herb Garden: A Gardener's Guide to Growing Over 50 Herbs Plus How to Use Them in Cooking, Crafts, Companion Planting and More

Review

“Your Backyard Herb Garden captures all the excitement of herbs and makes them easy to grow and enjoy.”–Susan McClure, author of The Herb Gardener”A skilled gardener and teacher, Miranda Smith knows her subject well, writes about it easily, and obviously enjoys the special charms of herbs. She conveys all this in Your Backyard Herb Garden. Her no-nonsense advice on soil building, fertilizing, pest control, and watering is pure gold. She also covers harvesting and using herbs in teas, vinegars, cosmetics, potpourris, crafts, and more. Do try Miranda’s rose geranium jelly!”–Bertha Reppert, author of Growing Your Herb Business and Herbs with Confidence, and herbarist in residence at The Rosemary House, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania — Review

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“Your Backyard Herb Garden captures all the excitement of herbs and makes them easy to grow and enjoy.”–Susan McClure, author of The Herb Gardener”A skilled gardener and teacher, Miranda Smith knows her ( Available at Amazon Check Price Now! )

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