The Sexual Herbal

by Mars, Brigitte

• ISBN13: 9781594772863
• ISBN10: 159477286X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-12-07
• Publisher: Healing Arts Pr

Summary

Renowned herbalist Mars offers a compendium of herbal, homeopathic, and other holistic remedies to help individuals and couples attract and maintain healthy love relationships and naturally treat sexual dysfunctions.

Author Biography

Brigitte Mars, a founding member of the American Herbalists Guild, is an herbalist, nutritional consultant, and teacher with 40 years of experience. She is the author of several books, including Natural First Aid and Addiction-Free Naturally. She is a professor at Naropa University, Bauman Holistic College of Nutrition, and Boulder College of Massage. She lives in Colorado with her husband of 30 years.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction: The Healing Power of Sex and Love	p. 1
Love Therapies
Diet: Setting the Table for Passion	p. 11
Herbs: Supporting Natural Sexual Vitality	p. 49
Nutritional Supplements: Balancing and Rebuilding Sexual Health	p. 106
Sexercises: Strengthening the Love Muscles	p. 117
Aromatherapy: Essential Oils for Love	p. 126
Homeopathy: A Dose for What Ails You	p. 140
Flower Essences: The Blossoming of Sexual Harmony	p. 146
Feng Shui: Creating a Pleasure Palace	p. 150
Massage and/Acupressure: An Energetic Connection	p. 158
Hydrotherapy: Waters of Love	p. 166
How to Be a Fantastic Lover
Improving Your Techniques	p. 173
Controlling and Intensifying Orgasms	p. 205
Adapting to Special Circumstances	p. 217
Practicing Safe Sex	p. 224
Achieving and Maintaining Sexual Health
Women's Health	p. 245
Men's Health	p. 312
Menstruation and Menopause	p. 335
Fertility and Infertility	p. 378
Sexually Transmitted Diseases	p. 394
Love and Relationships
The Fine Art of Flirting and Attracting a Mate	p. 421
Keep Your Love Alive: The Twenty-five Principles of a Strong Relationship	p. 432
Healing from Trauma	p. 443
Healing the Spirit from a Broken Heart	p. 450
Is It Love or Addiction?	p. 456
The Chemistry of Love	p. 460
Anatomical Terms	p. 469
Herbal Vocabulary	p. 474
Resources	p. 477
Bibliography	p. 482
About the Author	p. 487
Index	p. 489
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