Written by an herbalist with more than 35 years of experience and a cancer survivor herself, this guide to home health care offers a wealth of holistic approaches to the many side-effects and consequences of disease process, chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, prolonged bedrest, immune compromise, aging and dying, as well as caregiver self-care. Features: Herbal, nutritional, and other natural strategies to support the optimal well being and comfort of both caregivers and those who are ill or dying A core Helping Repertoire describing dozens of potential acute issues as well as numerous detailed strategies for addressing each one An easy-to-access format geared for the reader who is already stressed and needs to find information quickly Guidance in establishing a healing environment for all concerned. Holistic suggestions to promote emotional as well as physical ease Questions for practitioners, handy lists for hospital or clinic stays, home organization tips Discussions of key herbal allies: relaxation and sleep tonics, adaptogens, immune tonics, support for digestion, elimination, liver function, lymphatic drainage, more Extensive annotated resource sections: books, sound healing, supplements, herbs, supplies Detailed appendices provide background material on: environment and healing, herbs and memory, water and hydration, issues in depression, engaging with pain, cancer prevention, the lymphatic system, maintaining bacterial balance, more. Complete index Whether you're caring for a loved one or dealing with dis-ease yourself, this book will help you navigate treatment, recovery or the dying process with more ease and grace. Owning this empowering book is like having a skilled and compassionate collaborator on call whenever you need problem-solving support, day or night.