An Herbal Guide to Stress Relief: Gentle Remedies and Techniques for Healing and Calming the Nervous System - Paperback

by David Hoffmann (Author)

David Hoffmann, widely respected herbalist and author of Medical Herbalism, looks at stress and anxiety from a holistic perspective and shows how a wide variety of natural treatments can be used in alleviating the physical and mental problems caused by the stress of modern living. He also offers advice on the use of herbs in recovery from chemical dependencies and provides a therapeutic index dealing with stress-related diseases.

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HEALTH A practicing consultant in medical herbalism and author of The Holistic Herbal (Findhorn Press), David Hoffmann presents a wide variety of natural treatments that can be used to alleviate stress-related complaints. He gives a clear and concise review of each of these therapies--from homeopathy, aromatherapy, and Bach Flower remedies to meditation, diet, herbalism, and the various methods of bodywork. Looking at stress and anxiety from a holistic perspective, Hoffmann explores the underlying causes of illness and offers guidance on specific herbs you can use to prevent and treat stress-related diseases from allergies and asthma to peptic ulcers and migraine headaches. The author devotes a chapter to anti-anxiety drugs and their effects, showing how herbs can facilitate withdrawal from tranquilizer dependence. A therapeutic index helps you choose the most beneficial herbal combinations and provides valuble information on dosages, preparation methods, and the effects of more than 40 stress-reducing herbs. DAVID HOFFMANN lives and practices herbal medicine in California and is a member of The National Institute of Medical Herbalists.

Author Biography

David Hoffmann is a widely respected herbalist and lecturer who maintains a consulting practice in medical herbalism. He is the author of An Elders' Herbal, The Herbal Handbook, and The Holistic Herbal from Findhorn Press