Open Focus Brain or Growing 101 Herbs That Heal

Open-Focus Brain: Harnessing the Power of Attention to Heal Mind and Body

Author: Les Fehmi

In this breakthrough health book, Dr. Les Fehmi—a pioneering researcher and clinician—teams up with Jim Robbins, an award-winning science writer, to present a disarmingly simple idea: the way we pay attention in daily life plays a critical role in our health and well-being. Included is a 60-minute audio CD with guided exercises.

Publishers Weekly

Alongtime clinician and researcher in biofeedback, Fehmi (with the assistance of science writer Robbins, author of A Symphony in the Brain) advances his program for learning to relieve stress by attaining what he calls open focus-a more diffuse, flexible form of attention that, paradoxically, allows one to focus better and in a more relaxed way. According to Fehmi, most of us habitually operate in a narrow-focus stress mode that results in anxiety and a host of physical problems, including digestive upsets, rashes and migraines. Fehmi draws on his experience with neurofeedback (brain-wave biofeedback) to explain how we can shift our brain waves to attain open focus. These mental techniques help you to experience your body and even your heart in a new way and change how you perceive the space around you. Fehmi grounds his plan in research and patient anecdotes showing the techniques can reduce pain and improve relationships and athletic performance. Fehmi acknowledges the results of open focus are similar to those from meditation, but even readers skeptical of Eastern spirituality may find Fehmi's science-based program useful. (The accompanying audio CD was not heard by PW). (July 10)

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Growing 101 Herbs That Heal: Gardening Techniques, Recipes and Remedies

Author: Tammi Hartung

Complete instructions for successfully growing 101 medicinal plants using totally organic techniques. Hartung, a certified organic grower and board member of United Plant Savers, shares all the secrets of propagation, soil preparation, natural pest management, harvesting techniques, and even garden design for both beauty and highest yield. Also includes herb-by-herb profiles and a guide to making medicines and delicious healing foods.

PW

In addition to explaining the essentials of herb growing, Hartung teaches how to create elixir blends, ointments and therapeutic dishes, including dandelion fritters (for the liver) and gingered pumpkin soup (for the circulatory and digestive support). The specifics for growing herbs such as Echinacea (for boosting immunity), evening primrose (for healthy skin and nails) and basil (for digestive support) are laid out in this handy reference guide.— January 10, 2000

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Rosemary Gladstar
Rosemary Gladstar, author of Herbal Healing for Women and Herbs for the Home Medicine Chest

This book takes a forward look at growing medicinal herbs that will positively affect, not only the health of the gardener, but the earth as well.

Table of Contents:

Foreword
Preface, Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Growing Medicinal Plants
Chapter 2: Selecting the Plants and Designing Your Garden
Chapter 3: Secrets to Great Soil
Chapter 4: Propagation Methods
Chapter 5: Garden Maintenance
Chapter 6: Pest and Disease Control
Chapter 7: Harvesting from Your Garden
Chapter 8: Making Herbal Preparations
Chapter 9: Enjoying Medicinal Foods
Chapter 10: A Gardener's Materia Medica
Recommended Reading
Resources
Index