Natural Woman
By Leslie Korn
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Shambhala Publications12/17/2019Pages: 320Size: 7 x 9ISBN: 9781611806717DetailsPlant medicines are a woman’s ally to achieve optimal health; they bring balance and nourishment to daily life and can reduce or eliminate symptoms of physical and emotional distress. They can also provide alternatives to many pharmaceuticals. This go-to herbal sourcebook gives women the tools to thrive throughout their lives, with remedies using common herbs and plants to support a healthy body, mind, and spirit.
Dr. Leslie Korn brings over forty years of experience in numerous herbal traditions and healing modalities, offering timeless wisdom in this herbal companion that can be shared with friends and passed down in the family for generations. She offers treatments using common and easy-to-obtain herbs to address:- Sleep disorders
- Menstrual issues
- Autoimmune conditions
- Anxiety
- Headaches and migraines
- Stomach issues
- Fertility issues
- Postpartum recovery
- Skin ailments
- Common discomforts that affect children
- And much more
Korn also offers herbal guidance for rites of passage, moments of community, psychoactive herbs, and a protocol for end-of-life care, as well as a comprehensive resources section.
ExtrasDownload 5 free herbal recipes from Natural Woman!
The Culinary and Medicinal Benefits of Papaya
RelatedCheck items to add to the cart orAuthor BioLeslie Korn, PhD, MPH, is a licensed clinician specializing in mental health nutrition, herbal medicine, and integrative medicine for mental health and the physical symptoms of traumatic stress. She served as a Fulbright scholar on traditional medicine, a Clinical Fellow at Harvard Medical School, and a National Institutes of Health–funded research scientist in mind/body medicine. In 1975, she founded the Center for Traditional Medicine, a public health clinic in rural indigenous Mexico that she directed for over twenty-five years. Author of nine books, she teaches and consults internationally for mental health professionals and tribal communities. Her website is drlesliekorn.com.Praise"Natural Woman weaves together story, tradition, and timeless wisdom into a modern approach that helps us thrive in our lives as women. Leslie Korn inspires us to nurture our health and well-being in all stages of life." —Bevin Clare, President, American Herbalists Guild
"Natural Woman sets a new standard of excellence for books on women’s health. Dr. Korn skillfully balances her encyclopedic knowledge of healing and health with deep reverence for the sacredness of all beings. A must-read for all women seeking a more natural path to mind-body-spirit health." —James Lake, MD, founding member and former Chair, American Psychiatric Association Caucus on Complementary and Integrative Medicine
"It's time for women to reclaim their bodies, minds, and entitlement to joy, vitality, and emotional depth. Natural Woman is a practical and comprehensive roadmap to working with plants, indigenous feminine wisdom, and our sacred kitchens in order to free us from the constraints of a medical system that would otherwise hold us captive. This beautiful book will be featured prominently on my shelf for years to come!" —Kelly Brogan, MD, New York Times bestselling author of A Mind of Your Own
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