Great herbal guide - from National Geographic!

Sustainable Healthy Living, by Sheila Mullen – June 16, 2012

“A wise [wo]man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings.”  Hippocrates

At the library, I discovered an amazing new book you will want to have on hand as a source to natural sustainable health, National Geographic Guide to Medicinal Herbs: The World's Most Effective Healing Plants. The beautiful book attracted me to pick it up, but I was immediately captivated by this informative guide connecting 72 of the world's most common and useful medicinal herbs with the body systems they help and heal.

A team of highly qualified botanical and medical experts created this exceptional guide. For example, one of the four principal contributors, Tieraona Low Dog, M.D., was appointed by President Clinton to the White House Commission of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and served for 10 years as chair of the U.S. Pharmacopeia Dietary Supplements and Botanicals Expert Committee. She maintains a clinical practice and teaches on the faculty of Andrew Weil's Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. 

Lending to the book’s credibility, the forward is written by Dr. Weil, a long-term enthusiast of the healing properties of what Mother Nature provides.

Each chapter offers:

• An overview of how plants can bring health to the body.
• Stories about traditional herbal remedies from around the world.
• Current scientific findings on herbal remedies for specific illnesses.
• Combined botanical and medical information for each plant: therapeutic uses, effectiveness, preparations, cautions and advice.
• Consolidation of current science research about the active ingredients in the plant.
• A photo gallery showing how the herb is cultivated and processed commercially.
• A special feature of "Over the Kitchen Counter" – quick and easy ways to use herbs in your everyday life.

The overall theme of the book acknowledges the world of health and healing all around us in our spice rack, our backyard and on the shelves of health food and grocery stores.  You can learn more about the book and buy it at the National Geographic website.

Be well. 

About Sheila Mullen – The founder of Continuous Motion Consulting, Sheila is passionate about engaging friends, family and community in improving their lives and the lives of those around them. Sheila spent more than 20 years in technology sales, marketing and development. She also has a background in organizational development, innovation and executive wellness coaching.