{"title":"Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating world of Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz, a renowned author who beautifully bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and contemporary wellness. Specialising in cooking and food, Ruiz's work is a delightful blend of traditional knowledge and modern practices, offering readers insights into the nourishing powers of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eEarth Medicines\u003c\/em\u003e, invites you to embark on a journey of self-care and healing through the use of natural ingredients and ancestral practices. With her deep roots in Indigenous culture, Ruiz passionately shares holistic approaches to embracing Earth’s bounties, promoting a lifestyle that honours both the body and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFelicia Cocotzin Ruiz’s writings are not just cookbooks; they are guides to empowerment and well-being, encouraging readers to reconnect with the natural world through the foods they consume. Embrace the opportunity to learn and grow with her insightful, easy-to-understand recommendations and recipes that bring the ancient art of healing back to the forefront of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"earth-medicines-by-felicia-cocotzin-ruiz-9781611808438","title":"Earth Medicines","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn accessible guide to time-honoured Indigenous wisdom, healing recipes, and wellness rituals for modern life from an experienced curandera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinner of the 2022 Eating the West Award!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWinner of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Book Award!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eEarth Medicines\u003c\/em\u003e, Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz, a curandera (or traditional healer) who is a Xicana with Tewa ancestry, combines Indigenous wisdom from many traditions with the power of the four elements. This modern guide is designed to support readers on their path to wellness with lifestyle practices and recipes perfected by Ruiz in her twenty-five years of training and working as a curandera. Ruiz teaches readers to be their own healers by discovering their own ancestral practices and cultivating a personal connection to the elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese healing recipes and rituals draw on the power of Water, Air, Earth, and Fire—a reminder that the natural elements are the origins of everything and can heal not only our bodies, but the mind and spirit as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn chapters organised by each element, readers will first find recipes and advice for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePromoting inner harmony through Hydrotherapy for Headache Relief, Mayan Tea to Calm the Mind, or Ginger Fire Honey Chews\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNurturing beauty inside and out with Tepezcohuite Honey Mask, Salt of the Earth Deodorant, or Sweetwater Herbal Mouth Rinse\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTaking care of the spirit by creating an ancestral altar, making loose incense, or performing a Mayan Bajo Steaming Ritual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46341423497452,"sku":"9781611808438","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24018193482761.jpg?v=1743854903"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/felicia-cocotzin-ruiz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}