Healthy Bones and Joints: A Natural Approach to Treating Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Tendinitis, Myalgia and Bursitis »

David Hoffmann has been a clinical phytotherapist for almost 20 years. He is one of the founding members and a past president of the American Herbalists Guild. He is on the advisory board of the American Botanical Council, the peer-review boards of Herbalgram and the Protocol Journal of Botanical Medicine, and the steering committee of the American Herbal Pharmacopoea. He is the author of 17 books, including Storey's Healthy Heart, Easy Breathing, Healthy Bones & Joints, and Healthy Digestion. Some of his other publications include The New Holistic Herbal, The Herb Users Guide, and Herbs to Relieve Stress. David also teaches phytotherapy throughout the world, including places such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada. He is visiting faculty at Bastyr University, The California Institute of Integral Studies, the National College of Phytotherapy, and the Rocky Mountain School of Botanical Studies. He resides in Santa Rosa, California.

From a clinician with 22 years experience and a fellow of Britain's National Institute of Medical Herbalists, come four new guides to total herbal health. Each volume is a thorough exploration and study of the uses of herbs as preventatives and treatment.

What Are Rheumatic Diseases?

Arthritis and Pain

The Building Blocks of a Treatment Program

2 Using Herbs as Medicine

Taking a Holistic Approach

Antirheumatics

Alternatives

Anti-inflammatories

Rubefacients

Diuretics

Ciculatory Stimulants

Pain Relievers

Digestive Tonics

3 Treating Common Bone and Joint Diseases

Bursitis and Tendinitis

Gout

Myalgia ("Rheumatism")

Osteoarthritis

Osteroporosis

Restless Leg Syndrome

Rheumatoid Arthritis

4 A Guide to the Healing Herbs

5 Making Herbal Medicines

Teas

Tinctures

Dry Herb Preparations

Glossary

Resources

Index