An Herbal Guide to Stress Relief

David Hoffmann, widely respected herbalist and author of Medical Herbalism, looks at stress and anxiety from a holistic perspective and shows how a wide variety of natural treatments can be used in alleviating the physical and mental problems caused by the stress of modern living. He also offers advice on the use of herbs in recovery from chemical dependencies and provides a therapeutic index dealing with stress-related diseases.

<b>An Herbal Guide to Stress Relief</b><br /><i>Gentle Remedies and Techniques for Healing and Calming the Nervous System<br /> <br /> </i>1. Wholeness and Healing<br /> 2. What Is Stress?<br /> 3. How to Recognize Stress<br /> 4. Controlling Stress: An Overview<br /> 5. Controlling Stress with Herbs and Related Remedies<br /> 6. Body Work<br /> 7. Psychological Techniques<br /> 8. Spiritual Integration<br /> 9. Managing Stress-Induced Illnesses<br /> 10. Antianxiety Drugs: How to Kick the Habit<br /> 11. How to Prepare Herbal Remedies<br /> 12. Herbs Used for Stress Control<br /> <i>Selected Bibliography<br /> Index

1. Wholeness and Healing

2. What Is Stress?

3. How to Recognize Stress

4. Controlling Stress: An Overview

5. Controlling Stress with Herbs and Related Remedies

6. Body Work

7. Psychological Techniques

8. Spiritual Integration

9. Managing Stress-Induced Illnesses

10. Antianxiety Drugs: How to Kick the Habit

11. How to Prepare Herbal Remedies

12. Herbs Used for Stress Control

Selected Bibliography

Index