Herbal First Aid and Health Care : Medicine for a New Millennium

Contents: Introduction. 1. First things first. 2. Life threatening emergencies. 3. Abdominal problems. 4. Bone, muscle and joint problems. 5. Chest and respiratory problems. 6. Ears, eyes and nose problems. 7. Headaches. 8. Skin and nail problems. 9. Women’s health. 10. Environmental injuries. 11. Infectious diseases. 12. Bites and stings. 13. Mouth and dental problems. 14. Wound and trauma management. 15. Mental wellness. 16. Herbal preparations. 17. Herbal remedies and recipes. 18. Whole herb tinctures. 19. Programs and protocols. 20. Growing your own medicines. 21. Building your own first aid kit. References. Bibliography. Index.

"As many medical dogmas and beliefs are beginning to fall into disfavor, the benefits of natural healthcare are enjoying a renaissance. Herbal traditions are passed down from one generation to the next for one simple reason: they work. Herbal treatment should not be construed as inferior when compared to using drugs. When properly administered, herbs, can be just as effective and often more effective than their pharmaceutical counterparts as applied in first aid.

"Many of the most useful first aid texts require prescription drugs that only a licensed medical doctor has access to. The strength of Herbal First Aid and herbal medicines is that not only does it work, but it will always be available to each of us, as long as we have the earth, water and sunshine. Science is validating what the ancients have taught us all along. Herbal Medicine is a powerful and effective form of treatment that should not be overlooked. By combining the benefits of medical lifesaving knowledge and herbal wisdom, you will be able to give the very best immediate care or ‘First Aid’"

[Kyle D. Christensen is a practicing chiropractor, master herbalist and naturopathic physician.]