Southern Folk Medicine: Healing Traditions from the Appalachian Fields and Forests
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (568 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1623171563 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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Her studies in Southern and Appalachian folk medicine began at the age of ten in the deep woods of North Alabama with lessons from her Creek/Cherokee grandmother and continued with well-known folk herbalist Tommie Bass. About the Author PHYLLIS D. She is also the president of the American Naturopathic Certification Board. Locally, Light is the director of the Arab, AL, Appalachian Center for Natural Health, which offers both online and residential classes. LIGHT, MA, RH (AHG), is a fourth generation herbalist and healer. Light is a registered herbalist and currently acts as vice president of the American Herbalist Guild as well as a member of the Admissions Committee. . Learn more at phyllisdlight. She received a master of hea
Learn more at phyllisdlight. LIGHT, MA, RH (AHG), is a fourth generation herbalist and healer. PHYLLIS D. She is also the president of the American Naturopathic Certification Board. Her studies in Southern and Appalachian folk medicine began at the age of ten in the deep woods of North Alabama with lessons from her Creek/Cherokee grandmother and continued with well-known folk herbalist Tommie Bass. She received a master of health studies from the University of Alabama. Locally, Light is the di
The four elements and four tastes form the energetic foundation of the principles and practices, which recognize each individual's uniqueness and the fact that people with the same disorder might have totally different symptoms and therefore might there need totally different herbal remedies. Not only an elucidating description of Southern Folk Medicine, but also a fascinating account of how a healthcare system evolved to meet the needs of the people of this country, this book presents a comprehensive look at a uniquely American concept of healing based on self-care and personal responsibility.. Light has studied and worked with herbs, foods, and other hea