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For more than 30 years,  Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats  has been the go-to resource for health-conscious animal lovers. This fourth edition is updated with the latest information in natural pet health, including groundbreaking research on the benefits of vegan diets for pets, as well as nutritionally complete recipes to give your pets optimal health that you can  also  enjoy, making home prepared diets easier than ever. The Pitcairns also discuss behavior issues, general nutrition, and a more humane approach to caring for pets. The Pitcairns have long been the trusted name in holistic veterinary care and continue to be at the forefront of natural pet health. Written with the same compassion and conviction, the fourth edition of  Natural Health for Dogs & Cats  will help you give your beloved animals the healthiest, happiest life. https://amzn.to/2O8Tw0h

Sore Throat Remedies: A Guide For Family Herbalists Looking for a safe, natural approach to sore throats? The family herbalist has a plethora of natural sore throat remedies at her disposal. In this in-depth training guide we explore the broader context of herbal approaches, and proven remedies used by contemporary herbalists. Covers laryngitis, pharyngitis and tonsillitis. Sore Throat Remedies – Essential Oils Aromatherapy provides effective treatment for sore throats. See  Essential Oils for Sore Throats – A Guide for Family Herbalists  for a detailed discussion of this topic. Medical Resources: [1] Mayo Clinic  Sore Throat [2]  MSD Manual Consumer Version

The chili harvest is just about ready. This year I want to preserve the excess and not let it go to waste as last year. I found this quick and easy chili pickle recipe and made a bottle of Jalapeno's using the recipe as is but without pickling spice. It truly is quick and easy. Very impressed with the results. Now it's time to start experimenting with my own signature blend.

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Practitioners with herbalism training can expect their skills to be in increasing demand. With more and more herbal medicines proven beneficial through scientific research—the development of the heart medicine digitalis from the foxglove plant being just one example—interest in herbal therapy is growing throughout the world. The World Health Organization reports that herbal medicines generate billions of dollars in revenue. At this point in time, most herbologists or herbalists are self-employed. Here are a few herbal therapy career options: Run small manufacturing companies making herbal products Grow herbs for sale to manufacturers Own retail stores Counsel others about herbal products Health and wellness coaching My goal is to learn more about medicinal herbs and their uses to take better care of myself and my family. So I'm not really interested in the business side but it's good to know that one can always use what you learn to generate a part-time income.

What do doctors do when they get sick? The editors of  Prevention Magazine  Health Books asked more than 500 of the nations top specialists to recommend their best doctor-tested and easy-to-follow remedies for 138 illnesses and maladies. This complete, practical guide contains the distilled experience of health professionals who offer more than 2300 accessible healing tips for the most common medical complaints. In this handy reference you will find curative techniques and symptom-relieving treatments for bladder infections, depression, emphysema, headaches, premenstrual syndrome, toothaches, and much more. Here are invaluable at-home solutions for annoying afflictions such as canker sores, dandruff, and snoring as well as methods for coping with more serious health problems such as high cholesterol, ulcers, and backaches.  The Doctors Book Of Home Remedies  is like having a doctor on call 24 hours a day. So treat yourself to this prescription for health and stay well. https://am

The old herbalists held that borage made people cheerful and courageous. In today's world we can all use a lot of that. Uses: It is now know to stimulate the adrenal glands and have mild sedative and anti-depressant effects. Can be used during fevers and especially during convalescence. Good anti-inflammatory herb to use in conditions like pleurisy. Leaves and seeds stimulate the flow of milk in nursing mothers. It is good with eel and other fatty fish, potato salad, white cheeses, yoghurt, pimms and other long summer drinks. It combines well with chervil, cress, dill, garlic, mint, rocket and salad burnet. For recipes and more about see The Herb Academy's  borage  page. Medicinal Properties Diaphoretic, expectorant, tonic, anti-inflammatory, galactogogue, diuretic, emollient. Preparation and dosage Standard infusion - 3 x a day Tincture - 1 ml - 4 ml 3 x a day Growing Grows easily from seed.

There is a vital link between how we nourish our bodies and how we heal, recover from injury and even what diseases we contract over our lifetime. Certain foods can prevent disease, and other foods can strengthen our body systems or even bolster up our immune system against infection. Think of food as not only fuel for our brain and muscles but also the fuel that recharges or kick starts our immune system and heart. The nutrients contained in the food we eat are needed by the cells of our bodies in order for the cells to perform tasks assigned to it by the unique design of our body. When our cells lack the proper nutrients they will not function, perform poorly or stop functioning altogether. The action or lack of action that results from poor nutrition can some times cause disease and also make the recovery period longer than it should be. Eating so-called superfoods or simply using nutritious, natural foods as medicine is an increasingly popular way to deal with the health challe

Healthy Recipe Blog -  Healthy Recipes The sub title says "a collection of tried and tested healthy recipes". A brand new blog by the looks of it. So it will be interesting to follow Danie to see how he does things. The Herb Academy - Herb Recipes Not a lot of recipes yet but the quality is exceptionally good. They seem to be adding about one new recipe a week. This will make it easy to try out new recipes. I'll be adding more healthy recipe websites as I discover them on my research travels.

The nutrition and health expert for the TODAY show offers recipes to heal 20 everyday ailments, highlighting five power foods for each ailment. #1  New York Times  best-selling author reveals the healing power of food by featuring top picks to help fight everything from belly fat and brain fog to headaches, hangovers, and high blood pressure.  Do you often wake up in the morning not feeling your best? Maybe it's a nagging cold, a dreaded hangover, uncomfortable bloating, or low energy? Or perhaps it's something more chronic, such as PMS or seasonal allergies. This book will help you feel markedly better. In  Joy's Simple Food Remedies , #1  New York Times  best-selling author and  TODAY  show nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer tackles 20 of the most common everyday ailments. For each ailment, she explores the science, explains the cause, and offers the top healing foods. You'll also enjoy delicious and easy-to-make recipes that are busting with feel-good ingred

The mind and body cannot be separated—what affects one will affect the other. The Bach Flower Remedies contain the subtle vibrational essences of flowers and trees. These remedies correct imbalances in the mental, emotional and spiritual bodies, promoting healing in the physical body.  Every day we are subjected to thousands of distractions, stressors, and pollutants. These myriad influences can wear down our natural defenses and cause frustration, tension, and even physical illness. The 38 Bach Flower Remedies are a safe and natural solution to the challenges of life in the 21st century. The remedies purify and balance the internal energy system, which in turn heals existing health problems—and can even help prevent future problems from manifesting!  Flower remedies are a safe and gentle form of alternative healing. They cannot harm—they only heal. In fact, they can even be given to children, animals, and plants. This comprehensive guide to the Bach Flower Remedies includes:  •

Eating raw isn't just for naturalists anymore. Today, health-conscious eaters are filling their plates with the foods nature has already prepared. And these foods go well beyond the sprouts, carrots, and celery typically associated with this type of diet. In Living Cuisine, celebrated raw chef Renée Underkoffler shows how varied, exciting, and healthy raw-foods cuisine can be. She introduces the many benefits of eating raw and offers guidelines for incorporating this healthier regimen into one's lifestyle. She provides clear, step-by-step instructions for raw-foods processing techniques-juicing, sprouting, culturing and fermenting, dehydrating, and even blanching. At the heart of Living Cuisine are the more than 300 tantalizing recipes inspired by a wide range of ethnic and regional foods. These beverages, soups, salads, appetizers, side dishes, sushi, entrees, and desserts are all delicious and simple to prepare. This unique resource includes thorough information necessary

The website looks a bit outdated and not sure if it's still active. It does however have lots of articles on the various ways that natural food can be helpful to your well-being. http://www.medicinalfoodnews.com/

I've enrolled in milestone 1 of the Herb Academy's herbalist training program.I'll be using this blog to organize my learning and to keep a living journal of my journey to learn more about herbs and nature's pharmacy.