Learn ancient lore and modern scientific discoveries, along with explicit ways to prepare and use over 90 essential medicinal herbs, in Herbal Gold by Madonna Sophia Compton. The author is a resident herbalist at the Sonoma Holistic Center, a member of the Herb Research Foundation, and teaches at the Graduate School for Holistic Studies at John F. Kennedy University in California. In Herbal Gold, she presents the traditions and latest research to help you achieve optimum health in the new millennium. In the pages of Herbal Gold, you will learn how to use the right herbs in the right combinations to: Boost your immune system Increase longevity Cure nutritional deficiencies Reduce stress Improve your spirit Foster resilience in all areas of your life In Herbal Gold, you will also discover: A complete herbal, with the history, common names, recent research, gathering instructions, and correspondences for more than 90 herbs Current research on the amazing qualities of herbs such as cat's claw and pine bark Histories of famous herbalists and an interview with famed herbalist, Rosemary Gladstar Must-have herbs for your herbal first-aid kit Herbal Gold is about more than healing, it is also about living a healthy life. In today's world, that is becoming more and more difficult. The level of toxic chemicals in our food and water seems to rise yearly. Food is grown in soil that has been depleted of essential minerals, so the value of traditionally nutrient-rich food is shrinking. In spite of all the money spent on research, cancer is on the rise. Cattle are raised on hormone disrupters and steroids. Many Westerners are overweight, yet nutritionally deficient. The answer may be simple: go back to the basics. Use herbs to cleanse, heal, and protect yourself. It's not enough to pop a multivitamin-to combat toxicity, you must choose the right herbs and take them in the right combinations. Let Herbal Gold show you how. Get your copy now.