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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Natural way to serenity, March 22, 2004
This very useful book illuminates the healing powers of nature as far as stress and anxiety are concerned, recommending the use of herbs that are non-addictive and have fewer side effects than prescribed medicines.Part One examines the basic questions about anxiety, like what it really is (an exaggerated stress response), the common types, signs and symptoms, the primary types of anxiety disorder, its diagnosis, its causes and how it is healed. Part Two reveals how herbal remedies are revolutionising its treatment. It deals with a wide variety of herbs and its applications, like Kava (the root of the Polynesian pepper tree), Valerian, the different types of Ginseng (Adaptogens), Ginkgo Biloba, Milk Thistle, Echinacea, Hypericum (St. John' Wort), Chamomile, Passion Flower, Reishi Mushroom and Ayurvedic herbs like Ashwaganda. It also examines Aromatherapy and the Bach Flower remedies. Part Three is a detailed natural self -healing program that contains exercises to revitalise the mind and body. It includes advice on how to sleep more soundly, overcome fear and worry, maintain emotional fitness, create inner peace and effectively deal with problems. There is helpful information on healthy nutrition, which includes vitamin and mineral supplements (with emphasis on the B-Complex), natural brain boosters like Phosphatidylserine and Phosphatidylcholine, Coenzyme Q10 and the hormones DHEA and Pregnenolone, plus a section on music as medicine. It concludes with a discussion on the spiritual crisis and how to nurture one's soul. The book concludes with a list of good self-help books (Bibliotherapy), a vast bibliography, a list of organizations that provide further information on herbs and an index.
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