By Susun S. Weed, Ash Tree Publishing Written for women with breast cancer as well as those who wish to maintain breast health, this book offers advice on lifestyle and dietary changes that can reduce your risk of cancer, ways to build your immunity, and what to do when you find a lump in your breast - before you call your doctor. For women diagnosed with breast cancer, the author discusses complementary medicines that can help avoid side effects from surgery, tamoxifen, chemotherapy, and radiation. Susun also warns the reader of alternative treatments you should avoid, and outlines non-invasive ways to prevent recurrence. You don't have to live in the country to use wild plants.
Many herbs grow in abandoned lots, parks, the cracks in sidewalks, and along roads.
Locate and identify wild herbs of abandoned lots, parks and sidewalks. Explore botanical, historical and magical lore from modern and ancient herbal sources. Freeze, store and preserve the plants you find. Try out and use wonderful recipes for breads, teas, salads and cosmetics. An absolutely delightful book that focuses on 34 common wild plants of the city, including their uses for food and medicine, and a great deal on their lore.