A twelfth-century German Benedictine abbess, Hildegard of Bingen is widely regarded as one of the true pioneers of holistic medicine and natural healing, developing concepts that were ahead of their time. Introducing her 10 key principles, including, preventative health advice, fasting, the mind-body connection, meditation and ecological considerations, this practical book brings her original authentic remedies to a modern audience. Discover the healing benefits of key foods and plants - plus which foods to avoid - along with recipes for plant-based balms and elixirs. There is also targeted advice for alleviating common ailments, such as digestive disorders, insomnia, migraines, skin problems, stress - and more.