{"title":"Lisa Fazio","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of Lisa Fazio, an esteemed author in the realm of \u003cem\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Wellness\u003c\/em\u003e. With a focus on blending scientific knowledge with practical advice, Fazio's writings offer invaluable resources for those interested in improving their well-being and understanding medical practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cstrong\u003eDella Medicina\u003c\/strong\u003e, a book that delves deep into the intricacies of medicine, providing readers with an engaging and comprehensive look into its wonders. Whether you're a seasoned healthcare professional or someone simply seeking to enhance your understanding of health topics, Lisa Fazio's books serve as a trusted guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer approachable writing style and commitment to reliable information make her works a must-read for anyone dedicated to health and wellness. Explore Lisa Fazio's collection today and empower yourself with knowledge that promotes a healthier lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"della-medicina-by-lisa-fazio-9781644117538","title":"Della Medicina","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA guide to folk herbal healing and reconnecting with ancestral traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetails the healing techniques and folk wisdom the author learned from her Italian grandparents and from healers in Southern Italy, including plant preparation methods, medicines, rituals, recipes, kitchen magic, and protective magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProvides a materia medica of plants important in this tradition, sharing each plant’s history, mythology, and both practical and magical uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReveals how working with traditional plant medicines can help us connect to and revitalise our own ancestral traditions for deep inner healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding upon the in-depth folk wisdom she learned from her immigrant grandparents as well as from local healers in Southern Italy, second-generation Italian-American and experienced herbalist Lisa Fazio shares herbal traditions and practices from the Italian diaspora and reveals how working with traditional plant medicines can help us connect to ancestral traditions for deep inner healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe explains how the herbal healing practices of her Italian ancestors were simply a part of everyday life, what they called Benedicaria, which literally means “the Blessing Way” but is more often translated as “the things we do.” Examining how plants are not only food and medicine but a vital yet invisible part of traditional communities, she details the techniques of Benedicaria, folk Catholicism, and the animistic traditions of her ancestors, including plant dialects, preparation methods, rituals, and recipes, as well as provides a materia medica. Discussing the relationship between Italian folk medicine and Italian witchcraft, she explores kitchen magic and protective magic, including practices for warding off the adverse effects of the evil eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSharing valuable and nearly forgotten teachings from the Southern Italian herbal tradition, the author also shows how her journey to reconnect with her family’s healing practices offers guidance for anyone seeking to reconnect with their ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362554495212,"sku":"9781644117538","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10079713482773.jpg?v=1772891662"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lisa-fazio.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}