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Energetic Herbalism

A Guide to Sacred Plant Traditions Integrating Elements of Vitalism, Ayurveda, and Chinese Medicine

By: Kat Maier

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Energetic Herbalism

A Guide to Sacred Plant Traditions Integrating Elements of Vitalism, Ayurveda, and Chinese Medicine

By: Kat Maier

*Nautilus Book Award Gold Medal Winner: Health, Healing & Wellness In this indispensable new resource both for the home apothecary and clinical practitioners, a celebrated herbalist brings alive the elemental relationships among traditional healing practices, ecological stewardship, and essential plant medicines. By honoring ancient wisdom and presenting it in an innovative way, Energetic Herbalism is a profound and practical guide to family and community care for those seeking to move beyond symptom relief and into a truly holistic framework of health. Throughout, author Kat Maier invites readers to explore their personal relationships with plants and their environs as they discover diverse models of healing. Inside Energetic Herbalism, you’ll find: The elements and patterns of Ayurvedic doshas for greater self-awareness as well as positive lifestyle choices A deep appreciation of the wisdom of indigenous peoples, which is the foundation of sacred plant traditions The relationship of well-being to the seasons through the brilliant lens of Chinese Five Element Theory, and how our emotional health is beautifully expressed through the Elements The roots and evolution of Vitalism, the traditional Western system of energetic medicine How to assess imbalances in the body using the elegant and intuitive vocabulary of the six tissue states, an emerging tool in Western herbalism The senses as the main tools for navigating through energetic herbalism Through the rich herbal tradition of storytelling, Maier seamlessly blends theory and practice with her experience-tested herbal remedies and healing protocols. Maier stresses the critical message of how to address the challenge of threatened medicinal plant populations, offering practical and inspiriting methods for ensuring their survival. Many herbals boast a materia medica of more than 100 herbs, but in keeping with an emphasis on sustainable practice, Maier instead focuses in depth on 25 essential medicinal herbs that can be grown in most temperate climates and soils, including: Dandelion Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng) Goldenseal Burdock Calendula Echinacea Goldenrod Whether you are a seasoned clinical herbalist, an herbalist-in-training, or simply someone seeking to provide the best natural health care for your family, this book is a source of inspiration, insight, and answers you will return to again and again.

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Chelsea Green Publishing

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1645020835

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Energetic Herbalism

A Guide to Sacred Plant Traditions Integrating Elements of Vitalism, Ayurveda, and Chinese Medicine

By: Kat Maier

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A Guide to Sacred Plant Traditions Integrating Elements of Vitalism, Ayurveda, and Chinese Medicine

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Management Essentials for Civil Engineers

A Practical Guide to Business, Communication, Ethics, and Risk

By: Cody A Pennetti,C. Kat Grimsley,Brian Grindall

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Management Essentials for Civil Engineers

A Practical Guide to Business, Communication, Ethics, and Risk

By: Cody A Pennetti,C. Kat Grimsley,Brian Grindall

The Civil Engineer's Guide to Effective Project Management The success of a project requires more than technical calculations and designs. As detailed in this book, effective management of civil engineering projects requires the ability to align project operations with the broader context of stakeholder objectives. Management Essentials for Civil Engineers offers a comprehensive guide for civil engineers seeking to enhance their project management and business development skills, focusing on integrating technical expertise with strategic leadership and organizational insight. Essential Concepts Included in this Book: Tailored Project Management Principles designed explicitly for civil engineers to align project outcomes with defined objectives for success. Leadership and Power Dynamics to understand and leverage various forms of power for leading teams towards consistently achieving objectives. Risk Navigation to develop skills in anticipating, managing, and responding effectively to threats and opportunities. Contract Law and Liability covering the complexities specific to civil engineering. Effective Communication strategies to enhance interactions with diverse clients, design teams, and stakeholders. Focus on Value Creation, shifting from technical solutions to creating significant value in projects. Systems Perspective viewing projects as integral components of broader operational frameworks, including program and portfolio management Supplementing the content of each chapter is a narrative that threads through the core topics of this book, providing tangible context to theoretical constructs. This narrative approach makes the book more engaging and helps readers to apply the concepts in practice. Authored by three professionals with backgrounds in engineering, law, and business, this book combines insightful experiences with practical recommendations. The interdisciplinary approach underscores the book's comprehensive nature, as it provides theoretical constructs and practical recommendations that can be directly applied to real-world projects. A resource designed for both emerging leaders and seasoned professionals, this textbook offers a tailored approach to project management and leadership for civil engineers. It provides the tools to navigate projects toward success, ensuring sustainability and alignment with broader objectives.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119851602

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9781119851608

The Alchemy of Illness

By: Kat Duff

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The Alchemy of Illness

By: Kat Duff

In this elegantly written inquiry into the function and purpose of illness, Duff reflects upon her own experience with Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and offers a fresh perspective on recovery and healing. While we are conditioned to think of health as the norm, the author reveals that illness has its own geography, laws and commandments.

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Pantheon

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0679420533

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Energetic Herbalism

Energetic Herbalism

Energetic Herbalism

Energetic Herbalism

Management Essentials for Civil Engineers

Management Essentials for Civil Engineers

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The Alchemy of Illness

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