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The Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals, and Stones
by Margaret Ann LemboImprove your life on all levels—mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually—with this essential reference guide to 160 easily-procured crystals, minerals, and stones. Packed with practical knowledge and 190 beautiful full-color photos, this easy-to-use handbook will teach you all about the gemstone world.Each page provides you with concise information: stone name and properties, color, corresponding chakra, planet, element, zodiac sign, numerological association, and mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual uses. Margaret Ann Lembo's metaphysical crystal directory will also give you Mohs scale ratings, divinatory meanings, and a series of positive affirmations for each stone. Learn how to charge, cleanse, and use gemstones in healing grids, plus how to use them as oracles for personal development and spiritual awakening.Praise:"When energetically used with the understandings and tips provided in this A–Z essential guide, all good things are possible. Your 'everything' go-to for crystals!"—Cyndi Dale, bestselling author of The Complete Book of Chakra Healing and Beyond Soul Mates"A must-have guide for anyone who even enjoys picking up rocks. Her straight-from-the-hip approach is matched by her passion, love and knowledge of each and every geode, multifaceted crystal, and everything in between."—Joan Ranquet, author of Communication with All Life
The Essential Guide to Energy Healing: Harness the Power of Natural Healing Energy to Relieve Pain and Illness (Essential Guide)
by Ben Andron Dr. Michael AndronIn our complex times, innumerable people are stricken with disease, discomfort, and pain—some from identifiable sources and others rooted deeply in psychological trauma. More and more people are turning to natural, holistic therapies to supplement or replace traditional medicine, ease pain, and heal the source of their suffering. The Essential Guide to Energy Healing illuminates the various uses of body and earth energy to mitigate disease and suffering and helps readers judge for themselves which methods will be most effective for their ailments—or those of others they wish to heal. Practical steps show how to put these energies to use. Topics covered include: • What energy medicine is and how it works. • Magnet therapy. • Light therapy. • Cymatic (sound) therapy. • Psychic healing. • Therapeutic touch. • Healing touch. • Esoteric healing. • Qi Gong healing. • Reiki. • Pranic healing. • Crystal healing. • Distant healing.
The Essential Guide to Everyday Angels
by Margaret Ann LemboGet to Know Your Personal Angels & Receive Their Divine BlessingsThe angels are waiting to help you—all you need to do is ask! The Essential Guide to Everyday Angels shares tips and techniques so you can connect with the angels and receive their help for more than fifty specific needs, from abundance and balance to transformation and unconditional love.Join Margaret Ann Lembo as she explores the many different kinds of everyday angels and helps you experience their presence and assistance. For each angel, you will discover the associated gemstones, essential oils, colors, and chakras as well as affirmations. This book also includes suggestions for aromatherapy, amplifying your prayers, and keeping the doorway to higher consciousness open and flowing. Within these pages, you will find everything you need to work and play with the angels while creating a happy, spiritually connected life.
The Essential Guide to Foods that Heal
by Suzannah OlivierNutritionist Suzannah Olivier reveals the active chemicals in food that boost our immune system and help us to fight disease. She explains how what we eat can improve our energy levels and lift our mood, and why arthritis, high blood pressure and many other chronic conditions can be relieved by simple changes to the food we eat.
The Essential Guide to Foods that Heal
by Suzannah OlivierNutritionist Suzannah Olivier reveals the active chemicals in food that boost our immune system and help us to fight disease. She explains how what we eat can improve our energy levels and lift our mood, and why arthritis, high blood pressure and many other chronic conditions can be relieved by simple changes to the food we eat.
The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy: Advice from a Gynecologist on Your Choices Before, During, and After Surgery
by Lauren F. StreicherIn this new, updated version of the groundbreaking book, gynecologist and leading women&’s health expert Dr. Lauren Streicher—who in a direct, clear, and often humorous way—reveals the following: What your doctor isn&’t telling you; robotic hysterectomy and why it is becoming so popular; new nonsurgical ways to control heavy bleeding; the latest on hormone therapy, including bioidentical hormones; how to decrease your risk of uterine or ovarian cancer without removing your uterus or ovaries; new methods for treating fibroids; and a comprehensive guide to websites and resources.
The Essential Guide to Trauma Sensitive Yoga: How to Create Safer Spaces for All
by Lara LandAn essential manual for yoga teachers and students to create a trauma-sensitive practice that benefits and supports all.People are turning to yoga for its stress-reducing practice and transformative philosophy. But for those who have a trauma history, the practice can be triggering. The Essential Guide to Trauma Sensitive Yoga offers an inclusive approach to yoga for teachers and students of all ages and abilities, especially those who have experienced trauma. Some of the themes covered include:How do the impacts of trauma show up in yoga spacesSuggested language for shifting power to the practitionerHow to create an environment conducive to healingHow to practice or teach poses in a way that includes allAnd much more This book is beautifully illustrated with 260 photos of poses and sequences, modeled by trauma survivors who share stories of how yoga helps them heal. Land works with people of all ages, from young children to seniors, who are coping with a range of traumas including physical, emotional and sexual abuse, homelessness, genocide, and incarceration. She is a passionate advocate for making the benefits of yoga and mindfulness available to all.
The Essential Guide to Vitamins, Minerals and Herbal Supplements
by Dr Sarah BrewerA bewildering range of vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements is now widely available to us all, but information about their health benefits cannot be given on the packaging as it would constitute a health claim. In this jargon-free guide leading expert on sensible supplementation, Dr Sarah Brewer, sets out all you need to know about the main supplements, and suggests which to take for specific health problems. It includes:A-Z guide to 150 supplements for a brighter and healthier life.Clearly explains the benefits, possible side effects and contraindications.Thoroughly sets out the research evidence to back their efficacy.Recommends supplements for common problems such as IBS, chronic fatigue, recurrent candida and arthritis.Packed with clear and concise answers, this essential guide explains the use of supplements to maintain or improve your daily health.
The Essential Guide to Vitamins, Minerals and Herbal Supplements
by Sarah BrewerA bewildering range of vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements is now widely available to us all, but information about their health benefits cannot be given on the packaging as it would constitute a health claim. In this jargon-free guide leading expert on sensible supplementation, Dr Sarah Brewer, sets out all you need to know about the main supplements, and suggests which to take for specific health problems. It includes:A-Z guide to 150 supplements for a brighter and healthier life.Clearly explains the benefits, possible side effects and contraindications.Thoroughly sets out the research evidence to back their efficacy.Recommends supplements for common problems such as IBS, chronic fatigue, recurrent candida and arthritis.Packed with clear and concise answers, this essential guide explains the use of supplements to maintain or improve your daily health.
The Essential Guide to Wicca for Beginners: 52 Spells and Rituals Plus Magical History
by Amythyst RaineWelcome to Wicca for beginners—information, guidance, and spells for new witches There is no right or wrong way to practice Wicca; there is only your way. With The Essential Guide to Wicca for Beginners, you'll find everything you need to create meaningful magic, including fundamental knowledge, accessible spells, and magical learnings to help new witches grow. Discover your Wiccan power with practical guidance on how to center yourself, set solid intentions, and focus your energy before conducting rituals and casting spells. Then, learn how to write your own spells; unearth common Wiccan symbols; and practice indoors, outdoors, and in sacred space. You'll find helpful instructions on how to set up an altar, cast and close a circle, and use your magical tools. Finally, flex your magical muscles with a wealth of beginner-friendly spells. The Essential Guide to Wicca for Beginners includes: Intro to Wicca—Learn everything you need to know about Wicca for beginners, including key beliefs and practices like deities and observances, the four elements and Spirit, and the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. Wiccan history—Explore the roots of Wicca with comprehensive information about how it began and where it originated, the diverse Wiccan traditions, and influential figures in history. A range of spells—Acquaint yourself with Wicca for beginners using straightforward spells and rituals for attraction and affection, healing and harmony, binding and protection, and more. Start your Wiccan journey with The Essential Guide to Wicca for Beginners.
The Essential Herbal for Natural Health: How to Transform Easy-to-Find Herbs into Healing Remedies for the Whole Family
by Holly BellebuonoFrom tinctures to ease tummy aches to elixirs to enhance energy, making your own remedies from easy-to-find herbs can be a satisfying and pleasurable way to connect with nature and your family's health. While entering the "herb world" can be intimidating--many of today's herb books are filled with cultivation tables, harvest techniques, dye charts, and aromatherapy guidelines--The Essential Herbal for Natural Health provides a welcome entry point for those wishing to experience the beauty and simplicity of natural herbal remedies safely. By focusing on just thirteen foundation herbs, you can easily jump into the world of herbs while still creating a wide range of remedies and recipes. With something for everyone in the family--men, women, and children--these simple recipes can be made to cure coughs, calm anxiety, moisturize skin, and more.
The Essential Homebirth Guide: For Families Planning or Considering Birthing at Home
by Jane E. Drichta Jodilyn Owen Dr. Christianne NorthrupTwo midwives present the What to Expect When You're Expecting for homebirths—with a foreword by Dr. Christiane Northrup. Birthing is a miraculous time when you and your baby will work together to bring about life. As you finally cradle your precious newborn in your arms, you should know deep in your soul that every decision that brought the two of you to this special moment was yours. More families than ever are choosing to birth at home. Midwives Jane E. Drichta and Jodilyn Owen answer questions about the kind of care, support, and information you need as you investigate whether this option is right for you. Birth can be an empowering and positive experience, and this book provides gentle guidance, with high regard for your wisdom and ability to successfully navigate your prenatal care, birth, and early mothering. Enriched with real birth stories from new mothers, The Essential Homebirth Guide offers thoughtful, compassionate advice on a wealth of birthing topics, including: - Building a supportive homebirth community. - Caring for yourself and your baby from your pregnancy through the postpartum period. - Communicating about your birthing plans with your midwife, your partner, and your family and friends. - Deciding whether homebirth is safe for you. - Educating yourself about common pregnancy-related issues. - Preparing your home and your family for the big day.
The Essential Hospital Handbook: How to Be an Effective Partner in a Loved One's Care
by Patrick ConlonHospitalization is often as dismaying and frightening for family members as it is for the patient. And despite a heartfelt desire to understand what is happening and to comfort a sick or injured loved one, too often relatives and friends feel helpless and marginalized by the hospital system. This valuable book is the first to assist families and friends of adult patients to navigate the unfamiliar and intimidating territory of the hospital. It spells out in the clearest terms how a family can form a partnership with medical providers to ensure the best patient care possible. Patrick Conlon's inspiration for the book was the sudden, frightening hospitalization of his longtime partner, Jim, and his personal struggle to develop a useful role for himself as a caregiver. Here he provides the handbook he wishes he'd had when Jim was admitted to the hospital. Conlon offers encouragement, proven strategies, and straightforward advice-all with the goal of empowering others to become successful care partners at the bedside of their loved ones. Special features of the book:--Simple dos and don'ts to help you help your loved one and interact with hospital professionals--Handy tear-out checklists to fill in when consulting a surgeon, preparing for discharge, making a complaint, updating family and friends, and planning important meetings--Definitions of hospital jargon-terms, abbreviations, euphemisms, an acronyms--Sidebars with interesting facts: Can cell phones interfere with sensitive medical equipment? Why don't British doctors wear neckties? What's the average length of stay in an ICU?--Easy-to-use caregiver's chart and diary
The Essential Instant Pot® Keto Cookbook: 210 Delicious Ketogenic Recipes to Fuel You Every Day
by Casey ThalerThe two hottest trends in wellness made deliciously easy! Personal trainer and fitness expert Casey Thaler provides 210 ketogenic recipes for every meal of the day-fully endorsed by Instant Pot®.Eating keto has never been easier, thanks to the Instant Pot®, an electric multicooker that can sauté, bake, slow cook, and pressure cook healthy, flavorful meals. Perfect for all models of the Instant Pot, we're serving up 210 wholesome recipes that will have you eating in a fraction of the time. Casey's delicious meals contain no processed foods, are free from sugars, and omit inflammatory grains. You'll feel great indulging in keto staples like Easy Healing Bone Broth and Butter Pecan Fat Bombs; comfort food favorites like Classic Lasagna, Chicken Pot Pie, and Basil-Lime Carnitas; and guilt-free desserts like Luscious Lemon Squares, Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites, and more.Featuring guest recipes from some of the biggest names in the paleo and keto communities-like Danielle Walker, Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, and Robb Wolf-THE ESSENTIAL INSTANT POT® KETO COOKBOOK is your ultimate resource for eating clean and getting lean.
The Essential Keto Slow Cooker Cookbook: 65 Low-Carb, High-Fat, No-Fuss Ketogenic Recipes: A Keto Diet Cookbook
by Editors of Rodale BooksEasy keto meals with the push of a button! Take the hassle out of keto cooking with The Essential Keto Slow Cooker Cookbook. Featuring 65 high-fat, low-carb recipes to prepare in your slow cooker, you can get keto meals on the table even on your busiest days! Featuring an overview of the ketogenic diet and expert tips on using your slow cooker, you’ll learn how to remake all of your favorite dishes without sacrificing time, taste, or variety. Recipes Include: Pumpkin Breakfast Bake Southwest Egg Casserole Parmesan & Garlic Spaghetti Squash White Chicken Salsa Verde Chili Korean Beef Stew with Kimchi Buffalo Chicken Dip Italian Stuffed Flank Steak Berry Cobbler
The Essential Law of Attraction Collection
by Esther Hicks Jerry HicksFor more than two decades, international best-selling authors Esther and Jerry Hicks have produced the Leading Edge Abraham-Hicks teachings, inspiring countless people through their workshops, CDs/DVDs, and books. Now, three of their most beloved titles are gathered into a single volume: • The Law of Attraction presents the powerful basics of the original Teachings of Abraham®. You’ve most likely heard the saying "Like attracts like," and although the Law of Attraction has been alluded to by some of the greatest teachers in history, it has never been explained in as clear and practical terms as it is in these pages. • Money, and the Law of Attraction shines a spotlight on two subjects troubling many people today: money and physical health. This book has been written to deliberately align you with the most powerful law in the universe—the Law of Attraction—so that you can make it work specifically for you, no matter what your life experience may be. • The Vortex will help you understand every relationship you are currently involved in or have ever experienced. It uncovers a myriad of false premises that are at the heart of every uncomfortable relationship issue, and guides you to a clear understanding of the creative Vortex that has already assembled the relationships that you have desired.The Essential Law of Attraction Collection is the perfect read for those who want to deepen their understanding of the Teachings of Abraham, as well as anyone who would like to have three wonderful books by Esther and Jerry together in one special edition!
The Essential Lenormand: Your Guide to Precise & Practical Fortunetelling
by Rana GeorgeMaster the keys of wisdom and insightLenormand is a 36-card deck with simple, straightforward illustrations that provide direct answers for the reader. For over 150 years, the Lenormand deck has been a popular divination tool around the world, and it's rapidly becoming a phenomenon in the US. Providing step-by-step instructions and a guide to individual card meanings, leading expert Rana George shows how to use the Lenormand for predictions on any topic: relationships, work, finances, family, and more.From simple inquiries to critical dilemmas, the Lenormand provides a glimpse of the future when you need it most. The Essential Lenormand includes traditional reading methods, Rana George's personal techniques, tips for working with multiple spreads, and ways to use the Lenormand with the tarot. Use the Lenormand to unlock the secrets of your destiny, and reveal the knowledge hidden within.Praise:"You won't find a better teacher than Rana George."—Mary K. Greer
The Essential Marcus Aurelius
by Jacob Needleman John P. PiazzaThis inaugural-and all new-Tarcher Cornerstone Edition presents a stunningly relevant and reliable translation of the thoughts and aphorisms of the Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, properly placing the philosopher-king's writings within the vein of the world's great religious and ethical traditions. The late antique world possessed no voice like that of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (121-180 CE). His private meditations on what constitutes a good life have withstood the centuries and reach us today with the same penetrating clarity and shining light as the words of Shakespeare, Emerson, or Thoreau. In this remarkable new translation, bestselling religious philosopher Jacob Needleman and classics scholar John P. Piazza have retained the depth of Marcus's perspective on life. They have carefully selected and faithfully rendered those passages that clarify Marcus's role as someone who stood within the great religious and ethical traditions that extend throughout every culture in human history. The voice that emerges from their translation is a universal one, equally recognizable to students of Christ, Buddha, the Vedas, the Talmud, and to anyone who sincerely searches for a way of meaning in contemporary life. .
The Essential Mystics, Poets, Saints, and Sages: A Wisdom Treasury
by Richard Hooper&“A first-rate collection of multifaith prose and poetry by sages and seers on the mystical path . . . [an] extraordinary resource.&” —Spirituality and PracticeThe Essential Mystics, Poets, Saints, and Sages is a treasury of quotes and passages from the great Sufi mystics, Buddhists, Hindus, Taoists, Jews, and Christians throughout the centuries. This collection, curated by religious scholar Richard Hooper, stresses the beauty of religious language and mystical experience, including hundreds of entries from world&’s major religious traditions, the greatest poets, mystics, sages, and saints of all time. Included are selections from William Blake, Ramakrishna, Rumi, St. John of the Cross, Osho, Tagore, Chuang Tzu, and many more. The selections are given context by the introductory essays by Hooper, which explore the Perennial Philosophy, the nature of the mystical experience, and the way of non-dualism.The Essential Mystics, Poets, Saints, and Sages is an ideal gift as well as a source for daily guidance and support, regardless of the religious or sectarian affiliations.
The Essential Nectar
by Martin Willson Geshe RabtenExploring crucial points on the path to enlightenment, "Stages of the Path" literature continues to hold its place as one of the great treasures of Buddhist thought. In this volume, Geshe Rabten presents a structured explanation of the popular and practical text, The Essential Nectar of Holy Doctrine, by the 18th century scholar Yeshe Tsöndru . Geshe Rabten's teachings reveal how we may see life's great value and, by taking up the profound practice described herein, make the most of its abundant opportunity. In a voice both sweet and potent, The Essential Nectar reveals the essence of the path to enlightenment.
The Essential Nostradamus
by Richard SmoleyA handsome, compact new edition of the singularly reliable translation of the writings of history's most famous seer-now published with a new afterword on Nostradamus and 2012. The prophecies of Nostradamus have ignited intense fascination throughout the West since they were first published in the sixteenth century. These enigmatic quatrains have gained special meaning for many during our current countdown to the year 2012. The relationship between Nostradamus's prophecies and the Mayan prophecy of 2012 is hotly debated over the Internet and is the focus of today's most popular television documentaries. Now The Essential Nostradamus-the definitive literal translation of his key verses-is redesigned, reset, and repackaged in an affordable and beautifully produced Tarcher Cornerstone Edition. This volume features a brand-new afterword from translator/commentator Richard Smoley, critiquing the Nostradamus legacy in light of the Mayan prophecies about 2012. Smoley is one of today's most respected writers on esotericism, and his new afterword fully (and realistically) assesses the question of Nostradamus's prophecies in relation to 2012, engaging readers who are hungry to learn more and want help sorting fact from fiction. Perfect for any who are curious, and for scholars and students who want to understand the real content of these haunting verses, The Essential Nostradamus is the key sourcebook of its kind. .
The Essential Nostradamus
by Richard SmoleyFrom his predictions about life and death in the Middle French court of Catherine de' Medici to his uncannily suggestive preconceptions of World War II, Michel de Nostradamus has aroused continual fascination-and commercialization-in the West. Today, many search his elliptical "centuries"-or collected verses-for new truths about 9/11 and End Times, while supermarket tabloids routinely falsify and exploit his pronouncements. What is the difference between prophecy and prediction, and how has it led to a misuse of the ideas of Nostradamus, as well as those of other post-biblical prognosticators? What is the nature of the oracular tradition in the West-stretching back to the oracle at Delphi-and how can Nostradamus be understood from this perspective? In The Essential Nostradamus, the highly regarded spiritual thinker and writer Richard Smoley provides a true sourcebook in the life and messages of one of history's most peculiar figures. This volume offers a host of advantages beyond other collections of Nostradamus's work. Many commentators on Nostradamus take liberties in their translations, further confusing the matter of what the prophetic quatrains actually said. In The Essential Nostradamus, Smoley presents a fresh, scholarly, and literal translation of Nostradamus's Middle French, allowing readers to make their own determination as to the passages' historical references and accuracy. Smoley also supplies detailed commentary on Nostradamus's key quatrains, with a sharp eye toward the political and social events of the writer's era-elements that many commentators overlook or fail to grasp. An authoritative biographical essay-highlighting Nostradamus's separate roles as physician, astrologer, and prognosticator-rounds out the volume to create a truly essential exposition of the work of one of Western culture's most mysterious men.
The Essential Oils Apothecary: Advanced Strategies and Protocols for Chronic Disease and Conditions
by Eric Zielinski Sabrina Ann ZielinskiSoothing practices, healing rituals, and 150+ practical recipes for applying essential oils to the treatment and symptom management of 25 chronic illnesses, including insomnia, libido, fibromyalgia, COPD, anxiety, depression, diabetes. dementia. and more—by the bestselling author of The Healing Power of Essential Oils&“The most comprehensive essential oils resource I know . . . I highly recommend it!&”—Amy Myers, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Autoimmune Solution and The Thyroid ConnectionExtracted directly from the bark, flowers, leaves, resins, and roots of plants, essential oils are highly concentrated plant-based chemical compounds that have been the basis for natural medicine for thousands of years. Whether you apply them topically, ingest them, or diffuse them in the air, they are scientifically proven to work on the body&’s physiology gently and quickly, which is why more and more people living with chronic conditions—from insomnia, hypertension, and fibromyalgia to Parkinson&’s, epilepsy, insulin resistance, cancer, and even Alzheimer&’s disease—are reaching for them as a complementary therapy.Drawing on their authoritative understanding of these powerful concentrations and their mastery of DIY usage, Dr. Eric and Sabrina Ann Zielinski share more than 150 research-backed and easy-to-prepare topical recipes, capsule remedies, and diffusions that work to combat the root causes of all disease: stress, anxiety, and systemic inflammation. Using oils from more than 70 aromatic plants—from copaiba and lemongrass to turmeric and ylang ylang—their healing formulations include:• Earthy Wood Inhaler, the perfect way to bring nature inside—&“forest bathing&” on demand!• Immune-Boosting Diffuser Blend, to help protect your body against airborne pathogens.• IBD Synergy Capsules, a gentle mixture of coriander, Melissa, and peppermint to soothe and promote gut health• Extra-Strength Bone and Joint Salve, powerful pain relief that uses CBD, frankincense, lavender and wintergreen.• Sensual Body Spray, an alluring scent to help spice up your love life!Easy to prepare and apply, these time-tested recipes and protocols will help you take control of your health and start to enjoy the abundant life again!
The Essential Oils Book: Creating Personal Blends for Mind & Body
by Colleen K. DodtDiscover the fragrant world of essential oils. Herbalist Colleen K. Dodt profiles the healing and cleaning powers of dozens of oils extracted from herbs, flowers, roots, barks, and resins. This comprehensive guide includes recipes for natural cleaning products, lotions, and ointments that will keep you feeling happy and smelling great. Fill your days with stimulating scents as you learn to use essential oils to wash your dishes, soothe sunburns, combat stress, and improve the quality of your life.
The Essential Oils Deck
by Hope Gillerman Joan ArnoldFrom soothing massage oils to prescriptive blends for aches, pains, stresses and sickness, it's easy to unlock the healing power of the natural world with this gorgeously photographed book. From page to page, the deck features profiles of important (and readily available) oils, recipes for prescriptive blends, tips on purchasing materials, and a wealth of information on developing unique blends for specific needs.