"When he signed up for a psychedelic retreat run by a mysterious Argentine woman deep in Brazil's rainforest in early 2018, Ernesto Londoño, a veteran New York Times journalist, was so depressed he had come close to jumping off his terrace weeks earlier. His nine-day visit to Spirit Vine Ayahuasca Retreat Center included four nighttime ceremonies during which participants imbibed a vomit-inducing plant-based brew that contained DMT, a powerful mind-altering...

"Growing your own medicine is empowering--learn how with plant activists Dan Jason and Rupert Adams. Many common, easy-to-grow plants can energize or soothe, stimulate the immune system, aid in sleep or digestion, help to heal injuries, change blood pressure, reverse inflammation, soothe a sore throat-and more. But how do you find or grow them, and how do you use them? This compact book describes some of the best-known medicinal plants and provides...

"In The Laughter Effect, Ros Ben-Moshe provides a roadmap to tap into the lighter side of life with laughter therapy. Ben-Moshe shares tips and tools to achieve an intentional state of being she calls the Laughter Effect--a way to elevate mindfulness, gratitude, and self-compassion. When used regularly, it enhances resilience to stress, enabling you to respond to adversity and bounce forward with humor, levity, and grace. Drawing on research from...

An enchanting, beautifully illustrated guide to the seasonal plants used as herbal remedies over the ages. From sweet violets in spring to rosemary in winter, via marigolds, sage, elderberries and hops, every season has its own bounty of herbs and plants. Christina Hart-Davies presents a delightful introduction to common plants as they appear throughout the year. Drawing on writers, storytellers and poets from across the centuries, she examines the...

Blending activism and ancestral folklore with spirituality, gardening and holistic wellness, an herbalist, gathering all the wisdom she has accrued over the years, presents this encyclopedic work of African Healing and herbal medicine that showcases an array of recipes and rituals that nourish every facet of life.

"A celebrated herbal practitioner offers a holistic approach to natural medicine, helping readers discover how they can make plant remedies an integral part of their self-care routine and master essential medicine-making techniques for maximum efficacy"--

"In this powerful YA memoir, the poet, writer and hip-hop educator traces his journey from being a closeted gay Black teen battling poverty, racism, homophobia and his own personal Boogeyman to becoming an openly gay first-generation college student who finds freedom in poetry."--

"A dazzling, evidence-based account of one man's quest to heal from complex PTSD by turning to endangered coral reefs and psychedelic plants after traditional therapies failed--and his awakening to the need for us to heal the planet as well. But will doses of nature be enough to save us before it's too late"--Page [4] of cover.

"Let's Talk Sh!t is a humorous, easy to digest explanation of gastrointestinal disorders, their current treatments, as well as next generation hope for heart disease, obesity, autism, Alzheimer's, and more. From constipation to cancer, research indicates that our unique microbiomes may be the basis for future advances in health and wellness. Let's Talk Sh!t examines the human microbiome--the dynamic world of bacteria, fungus, and viruses that comprises...