Food & spices have always been an important part of life & in many ways define a culture. Garlic & oregano can accompany a Mediterranean breeze, ginger & chopsticks are good friends, turmeric & sitar music are a natural. Great explorations brought new spices & foods to & from Europe, Asia, Africa & the Americas. Philosophers would pontificate the virtues of a particular spice & the value of spices & foods were realized in everyday life. SPICES TO THE RESCUE is first aid from your kitchen. The suggestions are very practical for everyday use, the kind of advice your grandmother would give to you. It includes easy preparations & recommendations for using spices & foods to help with everyday health. We know these spices for their culinary beauty, now we get to discover the beauty of their health virtues. Rev. Hanna Kroeger, The Grandmother of Health, has been constantly exploring & discovering healing techniques from around the world & shares her findings through her books. To order SPICES TO THE RESCUE call 800- 206-6722. Also distributed through Summit Beacon Int. 800-823-8330 & Nutri Books 800-279-2048. Distributors please contact Hanna Kroeger Publications 800-225-8787.

Herbs for Pets, by herbalists and holistic experts Gregory L. Tilford and Mary L. Wulff, is the bible for all pet owners looking to enhance their companion animals’ lives through natural therapies. Now in its second revised edition, Herbs for Pets is an indispensable resource, an exhaustive compendium of medicinal plants and natural remedies that hosts an illustrated tour through Western, ayurvedic, and Chinese herbs that grow in North America, including their holistic applications and contraindications, and alternative approaches to treating a wide range of ailments. Remedies in the book are applicable to dogs and cats, as well as birds, small mammals, and even farm animals. The book is organized into three chapters, the first is dedicated to the “Principles and Practices of Herbalism,” discussing the many facets of herbs, concerns about toxicity, basic herbal preparation, the ethical use of herbs, the connection between herbs and diet, and using herbs as dietary supplements. Chapter 2, titled “Materia Medica: An A-Z Guide to Herbs for Animals,” is an exhaustive 150-page section presenting color photographs and text about the appearance, habitat and range, cycle and bloom season, parts used, primary medicinal activities, strongest affinities, common uses, availability, propagation and harvest, alternatives and adjuncts, and cautions and comments for 65 different herbs (from Alfalfa to Yucca!). The common uses section is extensive for each herb, discussing the nutrient value, various qualities, and ways in which the herb is used for specific treatments. The third chapter of the book is titled “An Herbal Repertory for Animals: Ailments and Treatments” and details remedies for the following: anxiety, nervousness, and behavioral problems; arthritis and hip dysplasia; cancer; cardiovascular problems; digestive system problems; ear problems; elderly animal care; endocrine system and related problems; epilepsy, convulsions, and seizures; eye problems; first aid, immune system care; mouth and nose problems; parasite-related problems; pregnancy and lactation; skin problems; and urinary problems. The authors share over two dozen herbal remedies for various ailments, from asthma and pneumonia to constipation and eye cleaner. A glossary of over 200 terms is included, as are references and a comprehensive index.

This attractive, easy-to-read, yet comprehensive guide offers pet owners step-by-step instructions on how to find, prepare, and use herbs to treat common pet ailments.

The main purpose of this book is to show how we can all learn to help and heal our horses. The aim is to bring healing back to where healing belongs "with everybody." Understanding behaviour and communicationis important as they are expressions of energy and are crucial to learning to understand others. In this book, you will discover natural, gentle, and supportive therapies that work in harmony with the healing system to help restore and maintain health. Healing will occur when we work with, not against, the forces of nature that exist within the body. Animals are our teachers and very often they lead us to on a path of discovery that we would not have embarked on without them in our lives. This book will help our descendants and their horses towards a better understanding and a greater mutual respect between the species. Take responsibility for your horse's health and wellbeing. You will find that they not only feel and look better; they will achieve much more and avoid disease and ailments caused by lifestyle and bad diets. Give your horses the happy, healthy, and vibrant lives they deserve Topics covered include: ♦Herbs ♦Essential Oils ♦Essences ♦Tissue Salts ♦Materia Medica

This book explores the properties and health benefits of three important Adaptogen Herbs and introduces the reader to its research proven uses in medicine. The health claims made on Rhodiola rosea, Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) and Jiaogulan (Gynostermma pentaphllum) are substantiated in detail by extensive scientific references. This book is not too technical for the average reader, but detailed enough for the medical practitioner interested in becoming acquainted with these herbs. The book details history, the role of herbs in maintaining health and fighting disease, bioactive components, typical doses, side effects and toxicity. This book remains a great reference on these three herbs. Dr. Saleeby was the founder of Vita SanusTM Formulations (Vita Sanus Nutraceuticals) (1998- 2006. Held the company until it was sold to Dr. Trevor Neil, DPM in 9/2006) With the publication of this book he has been called upon to formulate unique and exciting dietary supplements covering a range of uses from sports ergogenic aids to fertility formulas. He was the chief formulator and consultant for SSN, Inc's PREGAME Tennis and PREGAME Golfer's formula sports enhancement dietary supplements launched in April 2004. He was asked to come up with a unique formula for AdapTX Labs´ CadioFactor and PreFight line of supplements (2007-2008). As chief formulator for Ovion BioPharma/ Pharlian Labs he put his knowledge to use in formulating a subfertility/infertility herbal cycle pulse product (2008-2009). Some of the herbs discussed in this book have found their way into these formulations. Dr. Saleeby already a medical consultant for the Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA) became in late 2008 the medical/nutritional consultant on the advisory board of BeachBody / Product Partners during their new launch of a meal replacement shake (Shakeology). Dr. Saleeby maintains a web log (blog) via his web site www.saleeby.net