Western Herbs for Martial Artists and Contact Athletes: Effective Treatments for Common Sports Injuries
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (649 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1594391971 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 374 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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A valuable addition to the martial art literature for the serious practitioner of any martial art or contact sport Alain B. Burrese In the last number of years, there have been many resources on Traditional Chinese Medicine and healing practices of Asia, including using Eastern herbs, published in English. However, some of the herbs and ingredients for the Eastern remedies are difficult to come by in the West, and some remedies just don't jive well with the way many Westerners. Go Natural! Western Herbs for Martial Artists and Contact Athletes Western Herbs for Martial Artists and Contact Athletes is a diligently researched and extremely useful guide for the medicinal use of over sixty herbs commonly found in Europe and North America. Due to the complexity of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the difficulty obtaining indigents for Chinese herbal mixtures, (bear gall bladder, etc.) Weste. Demitri Pevzner said The Perfect Book For A Do It Yourself Herbalist. This is without a doubt one of my new favorites. It contains information crucial to the average athlete for maintenance of health and mending of injuries. While the experienced herbologist might have a clear understanding of various herb attributes and the inherent danger of interaction when mixing the plants, vegetables, and extracts, the average
The rest of us pick up what we can, whereever we can. Each herb is examined for its effectiveness, safety, and how to specifically use it to enhance martial arts and contact sports training. Readers will be able to choose an herb to meet a specific need, understand how to purchase it, prepare it, and use it safely. This book is for the rest of us. Western Herbs for Martial Artists and Contact Athletes explores herbs that are readily available in the West. Most martial artists are aware of this legacy; few are fortunate to study with teachers who understand and can teach the traditional Chinese formulas. This book will be an asset for your library, don't put it on
Ac., M.O.M., B.A., September 2010)"Well researched and conciseProvides an accessible alternative to Chinese herbal medicine for the author and martial artist." (Tom Bisio, author of A Tooth from the Tiger's Mouth)"Well researched, practical, helpful and informative. Carolyn Dean is the author of The Magnesium Miracle and Solve it with Supplements." (Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D.)"Destined to become an instant classic both for herbalists and martial artist." (David H. Price, L. "In one volumne, accurate and dependable Western herbs that are safe and effective treatments for sports injuries. A wonderful job. This book has earned a place on my bookshelf." (Jennifer Lawler, author of Martial Arts for Dummies)"This book will be treasuredDestined to become a classic." (Brigitte Mars, author of The Country Almanac of Home Remedies)"a great read for martial artists, contact athletes, people with injuries, and anyone interested in herbal treatment. The sp
Susan teaches karate and operates her communications business in Tucson Arizona.. She is a contributing writer to martial arts magazines and health & fitness websites. Peterson has spent many years and thousands of hours investigating the way herbs have been used in various cultures to treat injuries. Susan Lynn Peterson Ph.D. hol