The Green Pharmacy Anti-Aging Prescriptions: Herbs, Foods, and Natural Formulas to Keep You Young
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On one recent Fourth of July, Peggy and I skipped the manmade fireworks. Instead, we pulled a few lawn chairs past our gazebo into the Garden of Youth to watch nature’s own pyrotechnics, the cosmic dance of the evening primrose blossoms and the hawk moths…. We felt calm and peaceful. We felt alive. Rejuvenated. Young.
–From chapter 1
For Dr. Jim Duke, even gazing at the blossoms of his favorite herb can be an anti-aging activity. His passion for medicinal plants is understandable: They help him feel and look younger than his 72 years.
Dr. Duke is convinced that almost all plants contain compounds that can slow aging and minimize its effects on the body and mind. In The Green Pharmacy Anti-Aging Prescriptions, he identifies the herbs and foods that he believes deliver on the promise of lifelong youth.
Some of these plants are familiar, like ginkgo for a sharp memory and garlic for…well, just about anything. Others are just beginning to attract attention, like pigweed to strengthen bones and astragalus to boost the immune system.
While Dr. Duke specializes in medicinal plants, he firmly believes that a healthy diet and regular exercise must round out any anti-aging plan. That’s why this book combines herbal preventives and treatments with nutritional recommendations and lifestyle strategies.
But Dr. Duke isn’t advocating a formal anti-aging “program” or “regimen.” He’s giving you choices, so you can develop your own anti-aging plan, based on your unique needs and concerns.
By taking the right herbs, eating the right foods, and making some minor lifestyle adjustments, you can stay healthy and maintain your youthful zest for life. Getting older has never felt so good!
Publisher : Rodale Books (May 15, 2001)
Language : English
Hardcover : 546 pages
ISBN-10 : 1579541984
ISBN-13 : 978-1579541989
Item Weight : 1.9 pounds
Dimensions : 6.75 x 1.5 x 9.5 inches
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Customers find the book provides useful information about diet and nutrition as well as medicinal plants. They appreciate the author’s knowledge and stories about his life on a natural medicine farm. Overall, readers describe the book as an instructive read that offers valuable insights into plant research and cultivation.
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Tracee Loves Muzik –
James Duke is amazing! This book is targeted towards older folks (I …
Wow, James Duke is amazing! This book is targeted towards older folks (I am 38) but his helpful and thoughtful advice was appreciated! I love his little stories about his own private “fountain of youth”. I can just picture him, strolling along, smiling and enjoying his beautiful life on the amazing farm/natural medicinary that him and his loving wife built from nothing. I hope to build my own one day.A wonderful book for anyone looking to slow down the physical signs of aging, as well as many wonderful suggestions about eating properly and proper dosages of vitamins and minerals.All in all, a wonderful book! Thanks James Duke!!
Carolynn Padgett –
Using Plants to Help Get and Stay Healthy–And Slow Aging
First, this book is not just for those who “don’t want to grow old” (although, don’t we all?). Remember, a large part of “growing old” is the aches and pains and illnesses we associate with old age. If we learn how to take much better care of ourselves, though, many of those problems won’t show up, or are only transient, and quickly vanquished. The author talks about various illnesses, some of the things that cause them (and might be eliminated from your environment), and various plants that might help, as well as a recipe or two in each section, incorporating the herbs discussed. You won’t become a superman or woman, and your improvement probably won’t even show up overnight, but it will happen gradually and safely, if you follow the instructions in the book (even too much water intake can kill you!). This is a good and instructive read and if you are interested in having more control over your own health, at least look at the book and see if it could help.
I Like Good Products –
Great book of his knowledge, life, & research of plants
Really loved this book. James A Duke has such wit, vast knowledge of medicinal plants, + great stories of his research & retired life.
Robin Byrd –
A wealth of information!!
Love the book it’s a wealth of info about diet and nutrition as well as medicinal info. I like it’s in hardback a great value for the price.
Mickey#1 –
Arrived in good condition
The item arrived quickly. I was disappointed that there are a large area right on the front of the book that had the remains of the adhesive used with large sale stickers. It took a while but I was able to remove it almost entirely.
Imelda Yepiz –
Great Read. Now Get David Wolfe’s books
This guy is amazing. He is easy to read.He must of have been David Wolfe’s father in his last life.
Learn, Help others –
great book
I am glad I purchased this book as it has additional information other than James Dukes “The Green Pharmacy”. Great purchase.
Rustee Lyn Ray –
Good book
It is a hard back book and in good condition. Good information. I’m glad that I can still get such books.
Daisy Lightfoot –
The author’s biography reveals a gentleman of integrity and knowledge. The 84 year old American botanist, known for his many books on botanical medicine, was also responsible for developing the Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases at the USDeptAgriculture. To find him writing about anti-aging herbs while now both growing & using many of the included ‘precriptions’ adds an extra layer of trust to the contents. The book includes the importance of nutritional & lifestyle choices as well a lists of herbs + recipes for prevention and treatment of specific problems, and additional valuable tips and common-sense ideas for continuing good health well into later years.
PaganPunk9 –
We all need a little help in our battle to keep younger looking ….and for me nature is the perfect way….This book has some great healing recipes and an easy to use guide on herbs and herbal remedies that help through the nasties we all get with age…I love it…. I got this book for a Penny second hand so I feel like I saved some nature too ….. the trees lol!
R. A. Smith –
The author has many years of experience and makes specific recommendations which are useful to anyone with an interest in alternative remedies.
karen –
really interesting book the only negative is he goes on how wonderful all these herbs are and great to grow yet advertises the purchasing of over counter supplements! I want to grow and use my own!