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Moodtopia: Tame Your Moods, De-Stress, and Find Balance Using Herbal Remedies, Aromatherapy, and More
A popular herbalist's remedies and prescriptive program for emotional balance and overall health, using natural solutions such as essential oils and more
What is Moodtopia? It simply means being in control of your moods so they're not in control of you! Sara-Chana Silverstein should know. Go-to Master herbalist RH(AHG), and classical homeopath, Sara-Chana has walked thousands of women through a focused, natural regimen that nourishes their physical, emotional, and spiritual lives. Packed with hundreds of tools, tips, and strategies, Moodtopia is a practical, easy-to-use guide to herbs, adaptogens, aromatherapy, color therapy, feng shui, intuition, homeopathy and so much more. Sara-Chana shares the best natural remedies to help combat stress, anxiety, and promote peace of mind and general health. She shows how herbs and other natural approaches are a gentle way to enhance one's emotional state without having to resort to antidepressants, anti-anxiety pills, or other medications that may have unwanted side effects. With an easy-to-implement 90-day program, Moodtopia teaches women to harness the power of nature coupled with their own inner strength to achieve optimal emotional and mental wellness.
What is Moodtopia? It simply means being in control of your moods so they're not in control of you! Sara-Chana Silverstein should know. Go-to Master herbalist RH(AHG), and classical homeopath, Sara-Chana has walked thousands of women through a focused, natural regimen that nourishes their physical, emotional, and spiritual lives. Packed with hundreds of tools, tips, and strategies, Moodtopia is a practical, easy-to-use guide to herbs, adaptogens, aromatherapy, color therapy, feng shui, intuition, homeopathy and so much more. Sara-Chana shares the best natural remedies to help combat stress, anxiety, and promote peace of mind and general health. She shows how herbs and other natural approaches are a gentle way to enhance one's emotional state without having to resort to antidepressants, anti-anxiety pills, or other medications that may have unwanted side effects. With an easy-to-implement 90-day program, Moodtopia teaches women to harness the power of nature coupled with their own inner strength to achieve optimal emotional and mental wellness.
256 pages, Paperback
Published August 28, 2018
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About the author
Sara Chana Silverstein
2 books11 followersSara-Chana Silverstein is a master herbalist RH (AHG), classical homeopath, a board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), businesswoman, keynote speaker, wife, and mother of seven children. She is regularly featured on TV news shows discussing how people can integrate alternative and conventional medicine. She is a consultant to many pediatricians, surgeons, obstetricians, midwives, and is a guest lecturer for residents at New York-area medical schools.
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December 4, 2018
Ideas for tiny changes to massively improve your life
Lots of low cost (or no cost) ideas on how to improve the small things in your life, that in turn will influence the big things in your life.
This book is full of great, simple mood enhancing ideas. There's something here for everyone, be it coping with children when you're out of energy/time, boosting yourself up in times of feeling sad, stressed, insecure etc., or just taking a look around yourself to see what mood sapping habits you have slipped into and how to easily change them.
I particularly loved the sections on: making sure your personal space/s make you feel good, benefits of specific herbs, smiling, scents for mood enhancement and the breathing exercises . Other chapters include sections on mood enhancing tinctures (drops taken with water), using your intuition, and colours that will rejuvenate you, and so much more!
The print is a good size, chapters are clearly divided down into smaller sections - easy to go back to find something. There is a great list of resources at the back, together with a useful index, recipes, and some great "Quick Reference Charts".
There are many anecdotes about dealing with negative moods - stress, anxiety, angry, too much going on etc. I mostly skim read these, as I was keen to get to what I felt was the "real information". However I did read about the author's personal life changing experience (pages 3-6), and it is the content here that opened me up to being receptive to the rest of the book. No matter what qualifications she has (she has plenty!) her reactions and coping strategies in this part of her life, was what made me want to learn from her.
Near the end of the book is a 90 Day Programme (which I have already started!) . It is broken down into one line recommendations so ideas that best suit the reader can be easily picked out.
5*s from me, as this is a practical, and beautiful, book, with lots of quick ideas for life improvement. I am glad I got the paperback book (rather than an e-book), as this is a book that I shall be referring back into for years to come, and I find paper books easier for that.
Lots of low cost (or no cost) ideas on how to improve the small things in your life, that in turn will influence the big things in your life.
This book is full of great, simple mood enhancing ideas. There's something here for everyone, be it coping with children when you're out of energy/time, boosting yourself up in times of feeling sad, stressed, insecure etc., or just taking a look around yourself to see what mood sapping habits you have slipped into and how to easily change them.
I particularly loved the sections on: making sure your personal space/s make you feel good, benefits of specific herbs, smiling, scents for mood enhancement and the breathing exercises . Other chapters include sections on mood enhancing tinctures (drops taken with water), using your intuition, and colours that will rejuvenate you, and so much more!
The print is a good size, chapters are clearly divided down into smaller sections - easy to go back to find something. There is a great list of resources at the back, together with a useful index, recipes, and some great "Quick Reference Charts".
There are many anecdotes about dealing with negative moods - stress, anxiety, angry, too much going on etc. I mostly skim read these, as I was keen to get to what I felt was the "real information". However I did read about the author's personal life changing experience (pages 3-6), and it is the content here that opened me up to being receptive to the rest of the book. No matter what qualifications she has (she has plenty!) her reactions and coping strategies in this part of her life, was what made me want to learn from her.
Near the end of the book is a 90 Day Programme (which I have already started!) . It is broken down into one line recommendations so ideas that best suit the reader can be easily picked out.
5*s from me, as this is a practical, and beautiful, book, with lots of quick ideas for life improvement. I am glad I got the paperback book (rather than an e-book), as this is a book that I shall be referring back into for years to come, and I find paper books easier for that.
November 12, 2018
Wish the herb chapter talked about the dangers of mixing certain herbs with prescription meds.
October 5, 2018
Easy quick read, practical and doable tips. Great book to keep as a reference over and over. I can see this getting well used and dog eared!
January 15, 2019
There wasn't much which was a surprise to me, but I really enjoyed the 90-day plan at the back of the book. Could have done with a little less of her clients and how they benefited from her recommendations.
February 23, 2020
Some helpful practical suggestions for dealing with stress and finding balance mixed in with some psychic nonsense.
March 10, 2019
Heavy on the anecdotes. Lots and lots and lots of repetitive language. Would have preferred a more scientific approach; there weren’t enough warnings surrounding herbs/supplements that would not mix well together, with certain ailments, or with medication.
December 22, 2019
I haven’t even completed this book and as a physician with an open mind and the belief in listening to patients, incorporating many forms of learning outside the textbook as a guide, the whole body and starting my own journey reading and learning about complimentary medicine, I am so very impressed with the relevance, wisdom, practical applicability, humility, and sheer helpfulness in both her words about reframing how we see our symptoms and struggles, but in her vast and wonderful and hopeful knowledge she gifts to her readers. I plan to use this book as a resource for my patients as well as myself. Thank you and I plan to both find an herbalist where I live for myself and to utilize my own research to help others, while referring this book to so many. Thank you, Chana. I’m also impressed how she takes Jewish wisdom and makes it usable and relatable to everyone. I am Jewish myself and honored to be part of the tribe, but I also love the inclusiveness in how she shares this beauty. You are a special soul and generous in sharing this knowledge for others to benefit without falling into the gimmicky, sales-driven way others diminish their worth. Wonderful. I highly recommend buying the paper copy so you can take notes on the book. I love having the kindle version as well, so I can read faster and on-the-go. Buying the paper version as we speak. Truly also integrates all forms of medicine, not turning her back on any possible utility, but also helpfully debunking various modalities that aren’t necessary (ie, liver detox). Clear, direct and compassionate. I am also so glad to hear her daughter’s terrifying, heartbreaking story came to a good end. I’m also impressed by her honesty about her own struggles, which takes bravery, but makes her a clear part of why this book shows authenticity. A fearlessness in being part of the journey and I love the validation of female struggle that is often invalidated and not heard. Thank you! You clearly are doing your part of tikkun olam in using your special gift.
April 27, 2021
A popular herbalist's remedies and prescriptive program for emotional balance and overall health, using natural solutions such as essential oils and more.
This might be the first time you would have heard the word ‘Moodtopia’. So, it means being in control of your moods so they're not in control of you. Seems exciting? Yes, it is.
Moodtopia is a guide to herbs, adaptogens, aromatherapy, color therapy, feng shui, intuition, homeopathy and so much more. The author has beautifully explained everything with it’s natural use. She has explained the best natural remedies to help combat stress, anxiety, and promote peace of mind and general health.
This book talks about how herbs and other natural approaches are a gentle way to enhance one's emotional state without having to resort to antidepressants, anti-anxiety pills, or other medications that may have unwanted side effects. With an easy-to-implement 90-day program, Moodtopia teaches women to harness the power of nature coupled with their own inner strength to achieve optimal emotional and mental wellness.
This is the best guide I have ever found to combat various problems with the help of natural remedies. This is the best book I have read about moods and it’s remedies.
The cover page is beautiful with a beautiful title. Language is simple and easy to understand.
Recommended, Recommended, Recommended !
This might be the first time you would have heard the word ‘Moodtopia’. So, it means being in control of your moods so they're not in control of you. Seems exciting? Yes, it is.
Moodtopia is a guide to herbs, adaptogens, aromatherapy, color therapy, feng shui, intuition, homeopathy and so much more. The author has beautifully explained everything with it’s natural use. She has explained the best natural remedies to help combat stress, anxiety, and promote peace of mind and general health.
This book talks about how herbs and other natural approaches are a gentle way to enhance one's emotional state without having to resort to antidepressants, anti-anxiety pills, or other medications that may have unwanted side effects. With an easy-to-implement 90-day program, Moodtopia teaches women to harness the power of nature coupled with their own inner strength to achieve optimal emotional and mental wellness.
This is the best guide I have ever found to combat various problems with the help of natural remedies. This is the best book I have read about moods and it’s remedies.
The cover page is beautiful with a beautiful title. Language is simple and easy to understand.
Recommended, Recommended, Recommended !
October 3, 2018
I’m a huge fan of self help books and this one definitely stood out, it was so easy to read and the tips are easy to integrate into a busy schedule. My daughter loved the recipes in the book, she made the famous tea recipe and the protein balls. We cannot live a day without the tea and take the protein balls on day trips which is a totally life saver. I’ve integrated a few herbs into our daily lives as well (lemon balm for my daughter and motherwort for me), it has definitely taken the edge off of grumpiness I feel in the afternoons. I will definitely be referring to this book on a regular basis!
January 11, 2019
What would you do if suddenly your adult daughter became a quadriplegic? Anything you could, right? That’s exactly what the author of this book did. They had given up hope, until a grumpy nurse restarted their fire. They started using essential oils in the hospital room to combat the usual hospital smells, and only let the most positive of people around. And of course, that made everyone feel better.
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May 11, 2019
If you are looking for a way to de-stress and find emotional and mental balance, “Moodtopia” is an excellent resource for new and soon to be mothers. Silverstein’s herbal advice are researched and are effective. She offers health advice with a structure and schedule, so that you can make goals and stick with them. She also includes many anecdotes and examples from clients she has worked with and assisted to improved health. This is a VERY resourceful book and highly recommended!
-Chaya Yehudis Dolmo-Miller, PhD-Biomedical Engineering
-Chaya Yehudis Dolmo-Miller, PhD-Biomedical Engineering
November 5, 2018
Consider Moodtopia your primary resource for wellness. Its pages contain a wealth of wisdom and practical advice served up in a soothing, reader-friendly manner. I devoured the book in one sitting and will buy copies for my family and friends. What greater gift to share with others than these tried and true gleanings for good health? This book is a precious gift to all invested in feeling their best.
May 25, 2018
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June 23, 2020
Definitely adding this to my wishlist! Loved it
October 29, 2018
Liked it very much and want to buy copies for all my friends !!!!
January 27, 2023
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How many herbs is too many?… asking for a friend.
I enjoyed this book.
How many herbs is too many?… asking for a friend.
I enjoyed this book.
September 7, 2018
This is a great book. Moodtopia was easy to understand and I learned simple ways to improve my mood which immediately improved my daily life. As a woman with chronic health conditions, I liked that the tips and tools in the book have no harmful side effects. The author is knowledgable and her story is compelling.
My friends have asked "what's different about you?" I tell them about Moodtopia. One book can change your life.
My friends have asked "what's different about you?" I tell them about Moodtopia. One book can change your life.
November 23, 2018
Great book
I very rarely give a book give stars, but this one deserves even more. It is packed with great information.
I very rarely give a book give stars, but this one deserves even more. It is packed with great information.
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