Health and Beauty from the Rainforest available at Barnes & Noble

Health and Beauty from the Rainforest: Malaysian Traditions of Ramuan brings to readers a collection of Malaysian health and beauty traditions that derive from the country's bio-resources. Malaysia's rainforests are among the oldest in the world, and within them Malaysia's peoples have discovered therapeutic secrets that have been incorporated into local culture for centuries.
Written by a team of academics and specialists in the field, this book highlights how history and nature have shaped the culture and traditions in Malaysia, with a focus on health and beauty. Readers will gain insight into the unique ways in which the people of Malaysia maintain their youthfulness and vitality, and promote health and well-being.
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Interview with Gerard Bodeker, Editor-in-chief of Health and Beauty from the Rainforest

Dr. Bodeker speaks about Malay herbal traditions and the assembly of Health and Beauty from the Rainforest book. The book brings together the collective knowledge of everyday health care of many diverse eastern cultures, from infancy to old age, including Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic tradtions and then interlaces them with Malay traditions of the rainforest; ending in science. Bodeker describes how Malay family practices of health and wellness routines for a balanced and radiant life are infused into the contemporary resort based environment for well being, relaxation and rejuvenation.