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  HERBAL APOTHECARY - 200+...

  Catherine Bruwer

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  If you have bought this book, I’m sure you are keen to learn about holistic living and herbal healing. Many of us have heard about the power of everyday natural ingredients, but most of us stayed far from these concoctions and teas as we didn’t know where to begin. Many even think it’s hard and can drill a hole into your pocket. 
  What if I give you a one-stop formula to prepare all these herbal concoctions at home? Over the years, we have recognized the importance and benefits of leading a holistic life. This book is your one-stop-all for herbal remedies that nurture and heal the whole family. 
  When I started years ago, it was frustrating. I was leading a hectic and chaotic lifestyle, but it started taking a toll on my health. I was working a job I loved, but there was no work-life balance. After working for 16 hours at a stretch, eating all kinds of junk foods, and being stuck in traffic while traveling back home, I could only crash on the bed. My work-hard and party-harder lifestyle did not help my well-being either. 
  At one point, I was suffering through multiple health issues and hit rock bottom with my mental health. One day, I decided I couldn’t go on like this anymore, and that was when I took the right steps to change my life. 

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  Allergology - Allergies and...

  Mike Crawford

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  Allergies are an overreaction of the immune system to substances that are typically harmless to most people. These substances, known as allergens, can include food, pollen, dust, pet dander, insect venom, and certain medications. When an allergic individual comes into contact with an allergen, their immune system mistakenly identifies it as a threat and triggers a defensive response. This response can range from mild symptoms, such as sneezing or a skin rash, to severe and potentially life-threatening reactions like anaphylaxis.  
  The immune system plays a central role in allergic reactions. Normally, it defends the body against harmful pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. However, in individuals with allergies, the immune system misidentifies allergens as dangerous invaders. The primary component involved in allergic reactions is Immunoglobulin E (IgE), a type of antibody that binds to specific allergens. This binding signals immune cells, such as mast cells and basophils, to release histamine and other inflammatory chemicals, leading to symptoms like swelling, redness, itching, and respiratory distress. 
  Allergic reactions are classified into different types based on the mechanism and timing of the immune response. Immediate hypersensitivity reactions occur within minutes of allergen exposure and are mediated by IgE. These reactions include hay fever, asthma attacks, and food allergies. Delayed hypersensitivity reactions, on the other hand, take several hours or even days to develop and involve different immune pathways, such as T-cell activation. Contact dermatitis, a reaction to certain chemicals or metals, is an example of a delayed allergic response.

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  How Would You Like Your Mammoth?...

  Uta Seeburg, Max Miller

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  Did you know that Egyptians mummified beef ribs for their dearly departed to enjoy in the afterlife? That Roman gladiators were relegated to a vegan diet of grains and beans? That the fast-food hamburger was a result of a postwar, high-efficiency work ethic? This is not a cookbook; instead, How Would You Like Your Mammoth? is a chronological journey through the culinary history of humankind, with fifty short, snackable essays packed to the brim with juicy tidbits and cultural insights. With author Uta Seeburg as your guide, you'll learn not only which dishes are linked to key cultural moments, but also how each represents the social hierarchy and values of the civilization that invented it. 
   
  Discover how and why: the Columbian exchange gave Indian curry its spicy kick; roasted swan became the centerpiece of choice in spectacle-loving 1650s high society; a Portuguese princess helped popularize tea in England; the first dish ever to be prepared live on television was an omelet; and much more. 
   
  Foodies and history buffs alike will savor every amusing yet educational historical snapshot, from one of the oldest recorded recipes (lamb stew with barley and onions) to out-of-this-world food fit for astronauts (dehydrated chicken soup just like mom used to make).

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  One: Pot Pan Planet: A greener...

  Ann Jones

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  Sunday Times bestseller 
  Award-winning cook Anna Jones blazes the trail again for how we all want to cook now: quick, sustainably and stylishly.  
  One brings together a way of eating that is mindful of the planet. Anna Jones gives you practical advice and shows how every small change in planning, shopping and reducing waste will make a difference. 
  In this exciting new audio edition Anna explains how to save energy (and money), how to live with less plastic, what food should actually fill your plate, and how you can support biodiversity and soil health. This audio edition also contains over 120 simple recipes, which limit the pans and simplify the ingredients for all-in-one dinners that keep things fast and easy. These super varied every night recipes celebrate vegetables and deliver knock-out flavour but without taking time and energy. 
  There are one-tray dinners, like a Halloumi, lemon & caramelised onion pie, quick dishes like tahini broccoli on toast, one-pot soups and stews like Persian noodle as well as one-pan fritters and pancakes such as golden rosti with ancho chilli chutney. There are also ideas for using up any amount of your most-eaten veg and tips to help you use the foods that most often end up being thrown away. 
  This audiobook is good for you, your pocket and the planet. 
  ONE, a Sunday Times bestseller by Anna Jones, is a non-fiction book that revolutionises vegan and vegetarian cooking. It emphasises nutrition, fitness, and sustainable living, providing practical advice on how to make lifestyle changes that benefit both the individual and the planet. 
  For fans of Ella Mills (Woodward) (Deliciously Ella Healthy Made Simple), Diana Henry (Roast Figs, Sugar Snow), Sabrina Ghayour (Persiana Everyday), Amelia Christie-Miller (Bold Beans), and Georgina Hayden (Taverna). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  Bite by Bite - Nourishments and...

  Aimee Nezhukumatathil

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  From the New York Times bestselling author of World of Wonders, a lyrical book of short essays about food, offering a banquet of tastes, smells, memories, associations, and marvelous curiosities from nature 
  In Bite by Bite, poet and essayist Aimee Nezhukumatathil explores the way food and drink evoke our associations and remembrances—a subtext or layering, a flavor tinged with joy, shame, exuberance, grief, desire, or nostalgia. 
  Nezhukmatathil restores our astonishment and wonder about food through her encounters with a range of foods and food traditions. From shave ice to lumpia, mangoes to pecans, rambutan to vanilla, she investigates how food marks our experiences and identities and explores the boundaries between heritage and memory. 
  Bite by Bite offers a rich and textured kaleidoscope of vignettes and visions into the world of food and nature, drawn together by intimate and humorous personal reflections.

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  HERBAL TEA FOR BEGINNERS - A...

  Tiffany Roussaw

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  Who doesn’t enjoy a nice, hot cup of tea? A pastime of the kings, drinking tea has always been synonymous with afternoon relaxation and great conversation. What you might not realize is that tea, besides being delicious, also has therapeutic powers. That’s right! Herbal tea, especially, has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for various ailments, and it’s making a big comeback. 
  Herbal tea is created by steeping or decocting herbs, spices, or other plant materials, as opposed to traditional tea derived from the Camellia sinensis plant. It contains no caffeine and has been a natural remedy for thousands of years, dating back to ancient cultures in China, India, and Egypt. Many herbs used back then are still used for their healing properties today. Chamomile tea, for example, has anti- inflammatory and anti-anxiety properties, whereas ginger tea is famous for aiding digestion and reducing nausea. 
  Herbal teas provide numerous health advantages! They reduce stress and anxiety, improve digestion, promote better sleep, reduce inflammation, and promote healthy skin.

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