i love books!! i love the knowledge & information that is available from reading what others have accumulated & shared with us in the written word.
below are a list of some of my favourite authors & their works that i have found to be most inspirational & informative.
i am grateful for the wisdom & enlightenment that was bestowed upon me from their gifts. i hope to share their good work with you if there is an area that you may be interested in or passionate about.
knowledge is power & illumination!
happy reading!
Balch, Phyllis A. CNC. Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing, Fourth Edition. Avery, New York: 2006.
Barlow, Max G. From the Shepherd's Purse, Identification, Preparation, & Use of Medicinal Plants. Litho Printing, Pacatello, Idaho: 1979.
Bauer, Brent MD. Mayo Clinic, Guide to Alternative Medicine 2007. Time, Inc. Home Entertainment, New York: 2007.
Bricklin, Mark. The Practical Encyclopedia of Natural Healing. Rodale Press, Inc., Emmaus, PA: 1976.
Brinker, Francis ND. Herb Contraindications & Drug Interactions, With Appendices Addressing Specific Conditions & Medicines. Eclectic Institute, Inc., Sandy, OR: 1997.
Brinker, Francis ND. Formulas for Healthful Living. Eclectic Medical Publications, Sandy, OR: 1995.
Brown, Christina. An Introduction to Yoga. Parragon Publishing, Bath, UK: 2001.
Conway D.J. Celtic Magic. Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul, MN: 2001.
Cunningham, Scott. Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs. Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul, MN: 2001.
Dahm, Diane MD & Smith, Jay MD (Editors in Chief). Mayo Clinic, Fitness for Everybody. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN: 2005.
Dobelis, Inge N., Editor. Magic & Medicine of Plants. The Reader's Digest Association, Inc., New York: 1986.
Dollemore, Doug. Natural Healing Remedies. Rodale Press, Inc., Emmaus, PA: 1998.
Feuerstein, George, Ph.D. & Payne, Larry Ph.D. Yoga for Dummies. IDG Books Worldwide, Inc., Foster City, CA: 1999.
Finney, Sumukhi. The Yoga Handbook. A Young Woman's Guide to Health & Well-Being. Rosen Publishing, New York: 2010.
Forey, Pamela & Lindsay, Ruth. An Instant Guide to Medicinal Plants: The medicinal plants of North America & their uses described & illustrated in full color. Atlantis Publications, Inc., New York: 1991.
Green, James, Herbalist. The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook: The Art & Science of Herbal Medicine-Making as Taught at the California School of Herbal Studies, Fourth Edition, Revised. Wild Life & Green Publications, Forestville, CA: 1990.
Guinness, Alma E. (Editor). Family Guide to Natural Medicine: How to Stay Healthy the Naural Way. The Reader's Digest Association, Inc., New York: 1993.
Harrar, Sari & O'Donnell, Sara Altshul. The Woman's Book of Healing Herbs, Healing Teas, Tonics, Supplements, & Formulas. Rodale Press, Inc., Emmaus, PA: 1999.
Hershoff, ASA ND & Rotelli, Andrea ND. Herbal Remedies, A Quick & Easy Guide to Common Disorders & their Herbal Treatments. Avery, New York: 2001.
Karasch, E. Barrie. The Medicine Wheel Garden, Creating Sacred Space for Healing, Celebration, & Tranquility. Bantam Books, New York: 2002.
Landers, Daniel M. The Influence of Exercise on Mental Health. Woodland Publishing, Inc.: 1985.YY.
Linn, Denise. Sacred Space, Clearing & Enhancing the Energy of Your Home. Random House Publishing Group, New York: 1995.
Maki, Melissa. Exploring the Potential Health Benefits of Yoga. University of Virginia's Center for the Study of Alternative & Complementary Therapies: 2006.
Martin, Annmarie. Reiki Nourishment for the Soul, Usui Shiki Reiki Ryoho, 1st Degree Handbook. reikinourishmentforthesoul.com: 2010.
Mayo Clinic Staff. Depression & anxiety; Exercise eases symptoms. MayoClinc.com: 2009.
Mayo Clinic Staff. Exercise: 7 Benefits of regular physical activity. MayoClinic.com: 2010.
Mayo Clinic Staff. Yoga: Tap into the many health benefits of yoga. MayoClinic.com: 2010.
McCall, Timothy MD. Yoga as Medicine the Yogic Prescription for Health & Healing. Bantam Books, New York, NY: 2007.
Morter, Dr. M. Ted, Jr. MA. Your Health, Your Choice. Federick Fell Publishers, Inc., Hollywood, FL: 2009.
Null, Gary Ph.D. The Encyclopedia of Natural Healing. Kensington Books, New York:2005.
PDR, for Herbal Medicines. Medical Economics Company, Inc., Montvale, NJ:1998.
Pedersen, Mark. Nutritional Herbology, A Reference Guide to Herbs. Wendell W. Whitman Company, Warsaw, IN: 2008.
Richmond, Lawrence & Segal, Jeanne, Ph.D. The Health Benefits of Dogs (& Cats), How Caring for Pets can Help You Deal with Depression, Anxiety, & Stress. HelpGuide.org: October 2016.
Romero, Vanessa. Detox Bath: Why & How. Healthy Living How To...live healthy healthy in mind, body, & spirit in an unhealthy world: January 2012.
SARK (Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy). Juicy Pens Thirsty Paper, Gifting the World with your Words & Stories, & Creating the Time & Energy to Actually Do It. Three Rivers Press, New York:2008
SARK (Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy). Making Your Creative Dreams Real, A Plan for Procrastinators, Perfectionist, Busy People, & People who Would Really Rather Sleep All Day. A Fireside Book, New York: 2004.
Shook, Dr. Edward E. Advanced Treatise in Herbology. Trinity Center Press, Beaumont, CA: 1978.
Strean, William B. Ph.D. Laughter prescription. Can. Fam. Physician. 1009 Oct 55(10)965-967.
Tilgner, Sharol ND. Herbal Medicine, From the Earth.Wise Acres Press, Inc., Oregon: 1999.
Werner, Christian MD; Furster, Tobias, Widmann, Tomas MD; Poss, Janine MD; Roggia, Christiana, Ph.D.; Hanhoun, Milad MD; Scharhag, Jurgen MD; Buchner, Nicole Ph.D.; Meyer, Tim MD; Kindermann, Willifried MD. Long-term physical activity has an anti-aging effect at the cellular level. American Heart Association scientific journals: 2009.
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Zalweski, C.L. Herbs in Magic & Alchemy, Techniques from Ancient Herbal Lore. Prism Press, Bridgeport, Dorset, UK: 1990.
Zelman, Kathleen, MPH, RD/LD. Benefits of Exercise, Get Motivated to Exercise. WebMD Weight Loss Clinic: 2004.