Natural Remedies Guide

by Rachel Newcombe (Editor)

Overview

Natural remedies have been used across the world for centuries—this practical guide will show you how to make them a part of your life.

From tried and tested traditional herbal preparations and soothing and uplifting aroma blends, to ancient crystals and modern superfoods, The Natural Remedies Guide contains a plethora of ideas for intriguing remedies to use for basic body and mind care. Each section includes an A-to-Z compilation of the key individual components, along with details on how they can be used for basic healing, health, and lifestyle issues. This useful reference is ideal for anyone looking for ways to enhance their well-being with natural remedies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781667200835
Publisher:	Thunder Bay Press
Publication date:	12/12/2023
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	1,109,601
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.60(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Rachel Newcombe is an award-wining author, copywriter, blogger, editor, and researcher specializing in health and lifestyle, based in the greater Southampton area of the UK. Her work includes The Illustrated Encyclopwedia of Healing Remedies and Good Housekeeping’s 1000 Home Remedies, and she is co-contributor to The Self-care Bible. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys arts and crafts, including crochet and making jewelry with natural gemstones.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2023

This new guide edited by British health writer Newcombe (The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Healing Remedies) provides useful information for readers interested in treating basic health and lifestyle issues. The introduction defines natural remedies, along with their history and uses for self-care, mind- and body-healing, and even household tasks. The book shows readers how to use natural remedies safely and stresses that one should consult a medical professional before buying the ingredients and making the remedies. This title also covers growing, preserving, and preparing herbs and related products, including teas, tinctures, essential oils, cosmetics, and products for hair and bathing. The color illustrations will help readers identify the plants. For those thinking about cooking with herbs, there are recipes. The book also includes a section about aromatherapy and crystals to use when the goal is self-care, healing, or relaxation. VERDICT A good, reasonably priced resource for consumer health collections. With continuing interest in natural medicine, this volume on the topic is welcome.—Barbara M. Bibel

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