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Rainforests contain an amazing abundance of plant life-just two and a half acres of the Amazon rainforest are believed to house approximately 900 tons of plants. What's most exciting is that scientists and researchers have only just begun to uncover the medicinal qualities of these plants - treasures of nature that offer new approaches to health and healing. THE HEALING POWER OF RAINFOREST HERBS is a valuable guide to these herbs and their uses. Detailing more than fifty rainforest plants THE HEALING POWER OF RAINFOREST HERBS is the result of years of extensive research by naturopath Leslie Taylor. In it she explains the medicinal properties of each herb and the natural chemicals involved as well as preparation instructions. The author has also included the history of the herbs' use by indigenous peoples and their current usage by natural health practitioners throughout the world. Helpful tables provide a quick guide for choosing the most useful plants for specific ailments. Illustrations of plants and recipes for herbal remedies complete the wealth of information found in this resource. THE HEALING POWER OF RAINFOREST HERBS is a unique book that offers a blend of ancient and modern knowledge in an accessible reference guide. It incorporates the healing practices of shamans with scientific research for anyone seeking to discover the medicinal secrets of the rainforest.

While there may not be any perfect formula for people to lose weight, nature may have created one that comes very close to being perfect. Avenca is a plant that grows in forests throughout the world, and for centuries it has been safely used as an herbal remedy for numerous aliments. Recently, however, new research has shown that along with its healing benefits, it can also prevent fats, sugars, and starches from being absorbed during digestion—the very elements responsible for weight gain. Based on Dr. Taylor's research and testing, her new book provides a complete guide to understanding how avenca works and how it can be used to lose those unwanted pounds. Dr. Taylor begins by explaining what Avenca is and how, as a traditional herbal remedy, it has been used to treat dozens of health disorders—from respiratory issues to toothaches. She then goes on to look at the latest research on avenca's use as a weight loss supplement. Dr. Taylor first examines the factors behind its ability to block fats, sugars, and starches, but then she goes further. Using the most recent and groundbreaking studies on the gut's microbiome—the collection of good and bad bacteria in the gut—she explains why some of us are “naturally” fat and others “naturally” skinny. This is followed by a consumer's guide to buying and using avenca. Just as important, Dr. Taylor includes a chapter on the avenca weight loss plan. And while the focus of the book is certainly on shedding extra weight, the author also provides a chapter that looks at all the other health conditions avenca has been used to treat. With avenca, it's no longer about counting calories, since you can eat what you normally eat. It's about your body no longer absorbing fats, sugars, and starches. And interestingly enough, you are likely to feel fuller quicker. Yes, avenca will be a game changer, but as a consumer you will find that the information in this book will help you ask the right questions, become a savvy shopper, and most important, allow you to reach your ideal weight.