In his book, Ancient Remedies, Dr. Josh Axe gives readers holistic options to pharmaceuticals for treating over 70 health issues. His options are based on treatments used for centuries in traditional Chinese, Ayurvedic and biblical medicine and employ herbs, essential oils, CBD, acupuncture, yoga, and prayer. Dr. Axe gives an in depth look at the factors needed for good health and provides a guide for natural wellness.
After explaining how pharmaceutical companies took advantage of our medical care by putting profits above people’s health, Dr. Axe describes the ancient strategy that focuses on treating the root of illness rather than its symptoms. He explores the importance of diet and life-style habits to good health and healing and discusses the role of natural remedies derived from plants.
A discussion of the five elements theory of traditional Chinese medicine leads to the most practical part of the book, “A Comprehensive Guide to Healing with Ancient Remedies”. In it, Dr. Axe addresses over 70 health concerns ranging from acne and the common cold to lupus, Alzheimer’s disease and much more. Each entry provides information on the symptoms of the condition, ancient perspective of the cause of the problem, foods that harm and foods that heal, 5 top ancient prescriptions, other remedies, and essential oils that aid healing.
A final section of the book present over 90 healthy recipes based on the principles set forth in the text. The recipes are arranged in groups: beverages, breakfast, soup, salad, snacks, main dishes, sides, and desserts. Each entry includes servings, total time of preparation, ingredient list, step by step directions, and identification of diet type such as diary free, gluten free, keto low carb, paleo, vegan, and vegetarian. Recipes are given for detox shake, 5 ways to make congee, a mushroom and kale frittata, lentil stuffed sweet potato, avocado chocolate mousse and more.
There is something for everyone in Ancient Remedies. Whether you are a historian interested in ancient medicine or someone wanting to live a healthy life, there are informative discussions to satisfy your intellect or peak your curiosity. At the very least the book will open up your mind to a different perspective so you can evaluate your diet, life-style habits, health and medications with a new mindset.
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Karen Meyers