Herbal Prescriptions After 50

In this complete and natural-approach guide to healthy aging, medical herbalist, David Hoffmann, addresses the unique concerns of people approaching age fifty and older. He examines each of the body's major systems - from the muscles and bones and the digestive system to the pulmonary, cardiovascular, and reproductive organs - discussing not only how to maintain each system's natural functioning but, also, the specific health concerns brought about by ageing. Hoffmann's herbal treatments focus on prevention and promoting longevity, but he, also, offers herbal remedies for specific aliments such as hypertension, insomnia, bronchitis, varicose veins and arthritis. The book's Materia Medica includes more than 150 herbs, by both common and Latin names and specifies which part of the plant to use, the actions and indications, preparation methods, and recommended dosages. The natural healing properties of herbs provide a welcome alternative to the unpleasant and sometimes dangerous side effects that can be brought on by synthetic drugs, and they minimise the dependence on conventional medical treatments that can have conflicting protocols and results.

ISBN 1594771804   Pages 288 ISBN13 9781594771804 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Inner Traditions Bear and Company   Weight (grammes) 712 Imprint Inner Traditions Bear and Company   Published in Rochester, VT Format Paperback   Height (mm) 255 Publication date 30 Jun 2007   Width (mm) 204 Library of Congress 2007001882   Spine width (mm) 19 DEWEY 615.3210846   Academic level General DEWEY edition DC22

1		The digestive system		22
2		The cardiovascular system		56
3		The pulmonary system		79
4		The upper respiratory system		96
5		The nervous system		104
6		The urinary system		143
7		The reproductive system		156
8		The musculoskeletal system		172
9		The skin and hair		197
10		The immune system		213
11		The endocrine system		229
12		Herbal medicine making		237
13		Materia medica		253

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