Janella Purcell's Elixir: How to Use Food as Medicine - Tapa blanda

To reap the most from your life, invest time and thought in your health. And enjoy every moment of it. Janella Purcell knows that the food you eat affects your mind and spirit as well as your physical body. In this invaluable book she shares her expertise in food, health and nutrition, and shows you how to care for yourself naturally, using food as medicine at home. Entertaining, practical and comprehensive, this revised edition of 'Elixir' covers a wide variety of subjects and information, ranging from suggestions for healthy ageing and why you should use organic produce to tips for those suffering from headache, fatigue, immunity problems, fertility issues and digestive complaints. 'Janella Purcell's Elixir' introduces you to what Eastern philosophy has been practising for thousands of years - the interconnectedness of the body, mind and spirit and how this affects your state of mind, health and personality. Shortlisted for The World Food Media Awards in the category of Best Health Nutrition Book, 'Elixir' is a book to use, keep and treasure.

Janella Purcell is a qualified naturopath, nutritionist, herbalist and iridologist. She's also a vivacious and entertaining chef who has appeared regularly on Australian and overseas television for the past ten years, most recently co-hosting Good Chef Bad Chef. Eating for the Seasons - her first, bestselling recipe book, published in 2011 - won the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, Health and Nutrition category (Australia). It was followed in 2012 by her second recipe book, Janella's Wholefood Kitchen. Janella has a private practice in both Sydney and the Byron Bay hinterland, where she educates clients on living healthier, happier and more sustainable lives. She also writes regularly for many magazines and newspapers, and has her own weekly radio program called The Healing Wave.