"10 Essential Foods: A Sensible, Good-Humored Approach to Vitality, Health and Well-Being"

By Lilitha Thomas

10 Essential Foods introduces the ten foods that cover all of your nutritional basics, and provides simple, delicious recipes for how to prepare them. Woven throughout this enjoyable book are book are funny stories, stories and tips for feeding children with the essential foods.

10 Foods That:

• Increase vitality and longevity
• Encourage weight loss
• Strengthen immune system
• Balance nutrients
  Bonus section: 10 Essential Snacks.

Paperback, 324 pages, English, Kalindi Press, 1997

"10 Essential Herbs" by Lalitha Thomas

10 Essential Herbs, the expanded second edition, although out of print for many years, is now back. Heralded as THE HERB BOOK FOR THE SELF SUFFICIENT, it is everyone's handbook to health. It can be used in many ways, for daily use, for travelers, for pets, and it is ideal for hundreds of ailments. It is written in clear and concise terms. Lalitha takes the guesswork out of herbs. The book is a gem for consumers. Botanical medicine in this country will benefit from this book for years to come. Definitely an herbal classic.

Paperback, 384 pages, English, One World Press, 2011

"A Soothing Broth" by Pat Willard

Honking and wheezing? Plumbing all messed up? Change of seasons got you down? Need a little pick-me-up?

Pat Willard has just the ticket to get you back on track.  While poring over weathered, vintage cookbooks, Pat found a treasure trove of recipes from the days when ailing family members were cared for at home, and everyday aches, pains, and complaints were dealt with by turning to the kitchen pantry.  With a style reminiscent of M.F.K.  Fisher and Laurie Colwin, and a tone as soothing as Pat's suggestions, A Soothing Broth includes recipes for homemade broths, tonics, juices, puddings, and teas.

If a sore throat has you croaking like a frog, relieve the pain with a vinegar and cayenne pepper beverage.  If you've overdone it at the gym, soak those aching muscles in a warm bath with some ginger and vinegar.  A paste of wheat germ and honey will relieve the itching and take down the swelling of that nasty bee sting.

You've got a cupboard full of cures in your kitchen, and A Soothing Broth shows you how to use them.

Hardcover, 224 pages, English, Broadway, 1998

"A-Z Guide to Drug-Herb-Vitamin Interactions" by Alan R. Gaby

Know the Side Effects and Protect Your Health

If you’re among the millions of people taking prescription and over-the-counter drugs, as well as vitamins and natural medicines, you need to know which combinations are potentially helpful and which can be extremely dangerous. The A–Z Guide to Drug-Herb-Vitamin Interactions is an essential resource to understanding the interactions that may affect your health.

From the experts at Healthnotes, this revised and updated edition contains the newest information on thousands of drugs and supplements, based on studies published in the leading medical journals. Reliable and easy to use, this book is sure to become a trusted reference in your home.

MORE THAN 18,000 DRUG-HERB-VITAMIN INTERACTIONS

Find out about:

• Drugs that can deplete your body’s nutrients

• Supplements that can interfere with drug absorption

• Side effects of common drug-herb-vitamin combinations

• Supplements that can help your prescriptions work better

• Combinations that should never be taken together

• With a foreword by Dr. Bob Arnot

Paperback, 338 pages, English, Harmony, 2006

"Backyard Foraging: 65 Familiar Plants You Didn’t Know You Could Eat" by Ellen Zachos

There’s food growing everywhere! You’ll be amazed by how many of the plants you see each day are actually nutritious edibles. Ideal for first-time foragers, this book features 70 edible weeds, flowers, mushrooms, and ornamental plants typically found in urban and suburban neighborhoods. Full-color photographs make identification easy, while tips on common plant locations, pesticides, pollution, and dangerous flora make foraging as safe and simple as stepping into your own backyard.

Paperback, 240 pages, English, Storey Publishing LLC, 2013

"Complete Medicinal Herbal: A Practical Guide to the Healing Properties of Herbs" by Penelope Ody

Here is a full-color guide to the healing properties of herbs, with more than 120 medicinal herbs and their therapeutic properties included. Penelope Ody’s guide is essential for natural healthy enthusiasts and herbalists.

All the parts of the plants that can be used medicinally are shown, from fresh flower petals or leaves to the root, bark, and juice. Each entry details the plant's chemical constituents, its actions, and its therapeutic applications—from exotic ma huang, used in China to treat asthma for 5,000 years, to humble cabbage, which has been effective against stomach ulcers in clinical tests. Here are more than 250 safe treatments to help alleviate common complaints and ailments:

• Aches & Pains
• Headaches and Migraines
• Infections
• Digestive Problems,
• Urinary Disorders
• Male Reproductive Problems
• And much more!

A special how-to section explains the preparation of herbal remedies. There is even a section on the historical uses of these herbs.

Paperback, 280 pages, English, Skyhorse, 2017

"Don't Throw it, Grow it!: 68 windowsill plants from kitchen scraps" by Deborah Peterson & Millicent Selsam

"Edible Medicinal Plants of the West" by Gregory L. Tilford

Edible and Medicinal Plants of the West is a full-colour photographic guide to the identification, edibility, and medicinal uses of over 250 plant species, growing from Alaska to southern California, east across the Rocky Mountains and the Northern Plains to the Great Lakes. Herbalist and naturalist Gregory Tilford provides a thorough introduction to the world of herbal medicine for everyone interested in plants, personal well-being, and a healthy environment.

Paperback, 239 pages, English, Mountain Press, 1997

"Foraging the Mountain West: Gourmet Edible Plants, Mushrooms, and Meat" by Thomas J. Elpel & Kris Reed

There's food in them thar hills! There is also food in the valleys, meadows, swamps, and all around town, too... maybe even in your own backyard. Foraging the Mountain West is a guide to harvesting and celebrating nature's abundance. Reach out and explore the world with your taste buds. Discover new delights you will never find at the store. Connect with nature on a deeper level by meeting, greeting, and eating the plants, fungi, and creatures that share the neighborhood. Become a little more self-sufficient, and a lot more aware.

Foraging the Mountain West is a hands-on manual for identifying, harvesting, and preparing real food. It is written for the backpacker who would rather bring more knowledge and fewer provisions into the wilderness. It is intended for the happy homemaker who wants to eat well and spend less. It is ideal for the creative chef who wants to explore new ingredients and impress diners with novel dishes.

The authors brought together years of experience and fun to show you, the prospective forager, what, when, where, why, and how to gather wild and feral plants, mushrooms, and neglected wayside crops. In addition, this is a guide for successful fishing without a pole, hunting without weapons, and even shopping without money. This book will help you fill your freezer and satiate your appetite.

Foraging the Mountain West will help you dream in winter, cleanse in spring, forage in summer, and gorge in fall. The book includes hundreds of vivid color photos detailing every essential aspect of foraging. This guide is not meant to sit on your coffee table. It is meant to start a revolution!

Paperback, 360 pages, English, Hops Press, 2014

"Healing Yourself During Pregnancy" by Joy Gardner

Joy Gardner, author of The New Healing Yourself, offers a great text about natural remedies during pregnancy and labor. Starting with preconception (including natural ways of regulating ovulation) through all the common complaints of pregnancy, Gardner offers ways of preventing problems, as well as curing them. She recommends herbal and natural cures for problems including -swelling of hands and feet -the common cold -varicose veins -frequent urination -infections Even if you're not completely into natural remedies, this is a useful book because it explores how to cure yourself if the drug you would normally take is dangerous during pregnancy. A great primer and resource to have around.

Paperback, 210 pages, English, Crossing Press, 1987

"Healthy Healing" by Linda Page, Ph.D., Traditional Naturopath & Sarah Abernathy

Avoid side effects, drug interactions and high medical costs

In a world where your health seems lost somewhere between big business, insurance companies and government red tape, the all-new 14th edition of Healthy Healing offers a new choice.

You are the real champion of your health, not your doctor or even your naturopath. Healthy Healing is the only book on the market which allows you to customize your own personalized natural health program for more than 400 ailments.

Healthy Healing offers step-by-step recommendations on the foods you put on your table, the supplements you purchase, and the stress-relieving therapies and exercises you choose for healing. Natural remedies work--by themselves or with conventional protocols--for many health concerns. For over 25 years, Healthy Healing has proven this philosophy and is America's Original Guide to Natural Healing.

Paperback, 672 pages, English, Healthy Healing Publications, 2011

"Medicinal Herbs: A Beginners Guide" by Rosemary Gladstar

Craft a soothing aloe lotion after an encounter with poison ivy, make a dandelion-burdock tincture to fix sluggish digestion, and brew up some lavender-lemon balm tea to ease a stressful day. In this introductory guide, Rosemary Gladstar shows you how easy it can be to make your own herbal remedies for life’s common ailments. Gladstar profiles 33 common healing plants and includes advice on growing, harvesting, preparing, and using herbs in healing tinctures, oils, and creams. Stock your medicine cabinet full of all-natural, low-cost herbal preparations.

224 Pages, English, Storey Publishing LLC, 2012

"Mountain States Foraging: 115 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Alpine Sorrel to Wild Hops (Regional Foraging Series)" by Briana Wiles

“A stunning look at the natural abundance of the mountain states—with clear guidance on identification, gathering techniques, and uses.” —Jennifer McGruther, author of The Nourished Kitchen

The Mountain States offer a veritable feast for foragers, and with Briana Wiles as your trusted guide you will learn how to safely find and identify an abundance of delicious wild plants. The plant profiles in Mountain States Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on how to ethically harvest, and suggestions for eating and preserving. A handy seasonal planner details which plants are available during every season. Thorough, comprehensive, and safe, this is a must-have for foragers in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and northern Nevada.  

Paperback, 338 pages, English, Timber Press, 2016

"Naturally Healthy Babies & Children: A Commonsense Guide to Herbal Remedies, Nutrition, and Health" by Aviva Jill Romm

Committed to finding natural ways to care for their children, many parents seek techniques that do not require the invasive procedures and medications often associated with Western medicine. In Naturally Healthy Babies and Children midwife and herbalist Aviva Romm offers a comprehensive handbook that addresses the common health issues of children, from newborns to preadolescents.

Aviva's whole-child approach integrates herbal remedies, nutrition, hygiene, and alternative health techniques with supportive, informed parenting. From anemia to whooping cough, each entry includes herbal, dietary, and general recommendations, including tips on when to pursue professional medical care. Naturally Healthy Babies and Children is indispensable reading for families seeking safe, effective ways to practice healing techniques at home.

Paperback, 448 pages, English, Celestial Arts, 2003

"New Vitamin Bible" by Earl Mindell RPh, PhD & Hester Mundis

America's #1 vitamin book--now with extensive new material and special sections. This classic guide has been completely updated to put the information you need at your fingertips so you can live a longer, healthier and better life.
Discover:

• How to maximize the effectiveness of your vitamins/supplements and avoid problems by taking them in the right combinations
• New anti-aging vitamins and supplements that will keep your skin and body healthy and young-looking
• The art of personalizing your dietary regimen to fit your lifestyle, your health profile, and even your job
• Natural alternatives to hormone replacement therapy (HRT), Viagra, Prozac, and Valium
• Expanded sections on nutraceuticals, homeopathy, and aromatherapy, and how to find the best practitioners in these fields
• Healing regimens for heart patients, stroke victims, diabetics, and arthritis sufferers
• New warnings about dangerous drug interactions and "miracle cures"
• Plus! Expanded sections on herbal teas and tinctures, beauty aids, diets, salt and sugar intake, and new ways to boost your energy level, fertility, and sex life.

Paperback, 608 pages, Grand Central Life & Style, 2011