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Nature's Best Remedies

Top Medicinal Herbs, Spices, and Foods for Health and Well-Being

Author National Geographic

Hardcover

$35.00 US

Disney Publishing Group | National Geographic

7.95"W x 10.03"H x 1.1"D | 43 oz | 10 per carton

On sale Feb 05, 2019 | 320 Pages | 9781426218927

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A guide to the world's most therapeutic foods, herbs, spices, and essential oils will allow the healing power of nature to energize your body and enrich your life, providing a surefire path to good health and well-being.

This authoritative guide to the foods, herbs, spices, essential oils, and other natural substances that alleviate common ailments will enhance your life--from treating illness to sharpening the mind, losing weight, cleaning the home, enhancing pregnancy, and reducing the effects of aging. Divided into two sections--Nature's Cures and Nature's Pharmacopoeia--this beautifully illustrated guide provides up-to-date information on such timely topics as the perils of packaged foods and the benefits of phytochemicals, how to achieve major results with minor alterations in your food choices, the soothing benefits of essential oils, and the most effective methods for maximizing such natural home helpers as salts, vinegars, oils, and more. Innovative recipes offer easy, effective dishes that utilize multiple herbs, spices, and fresh foods for powerhouse results.

DR. TIERAONA LOW DOG is an internationally recognized expert in integrative medicine, dietary supplements, and women's health. For many years she worked with Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona's Center for Integrative Medicine. A leader in national health policy and regulatory issues, she has been elected chair for numerous supplements and botanicals panels for the U.S. Pharmacopeia. Among her many honors, she received the Clinician of the Year Award from the Natural Products Association in 2015. She is a frequent guest on The Dr. Oz Show and The People's Pharmacy NPR radio show.

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“It’s a great encyclopedia of sorts, for those interested in using more foods, herbs, oils and spices provided in nature to treat health issues or to improve well-being.”
–Instagram: @rendezvous_with_reading

“This is just a great general guide on how to do things naturally, chemical free, and non-toxic, so right up my alley.” –Instagram: @no4cottonburrow

“Another plus of this book is that it is respectful of modern medicine- it acknowledges that these remedies should be used in conjunction with your doctor’s advice, providing thoughtful commentary on any questions allowing the reader to make their own decision. I highly recommend this book; it would make a wonderful gift to anyone interested in eating for health and longevity!” –Instagram: @bookishinmpls

“While I’m all for going to the doctor when needed, it’s good to know what remedies can help with which ailments.” –Wining Wife

“Phenomenal! If I have to describe it in just one word, that would be it. This book is jam packed with tons and I mean tons of not only informational and interesting/important facts about herbs, spices and food in general, but it also includes ways to use them and DIY recipes to make at home.” –Diary of a Stay at Home Mom

“As a mama who takes her job seriously (nurturer💪🏻) books like this just light me up! I really enjoyed flipping through and reading about the therapeutic properties of nature’s best!” –Instagram: @naturalnglamorous

“If you are someone who is looking to learn more about about living an increasingly healthy life or want to incorporate some healthy practices/foods, definitely check this book out. It has such a wealth of information that I don’t think you will regret it. 5 stars, love this book.” –Ms. Nose in a Book
“This book is gorgeous, very informative across a wide array of healthful choices, and I think it’s necessary for every home…This beautiful book will be on your bookshelf drawing you back again and again.” –Stacy’s Books

“This book has been my bible lately. Learning how herbs, spices, and foods (good foods) are so good for our bodies. I knew the basics but this book really spelled it all out for me to understand and provided me some awesome recipes to start incorporating them into my life effortlessly and deliciously” –Dear Patchouli.

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