Description: When Gwyneth Paltrow needs more swing in her step, chances are you'll find her heading to West Hollywood's most popular watering hole, Elixir -- not for a jolt of caffeine, but for a refreshing Virtual Buddha tonic. Freddie Prinze Jr. is partial to the Power Plant, while Hilary Swank often stops in for a dose of Yin From the Cold to stave off the sniffles. Even the cast of "Sex in the City" stop by for tonics on a recent episode of the show. In the fast pace of today's world, it seems that everyone is searching for ways both to relax and to boost their energy. At Elixir, they find soothing and invigorating tonic beverages, simple foods, and trained herbalists to create personalized health programs for their clients.

In "Elixir's Tonics and Teas", the owners of Elixir offer beverage recipes and an introduction to herbal healing practices from around the world. Drawing on the approach that has made their business such a success, "Elixir's Tonics and Teas" combines Eastern philosophy with Californian irreverence, while demystifying the ingredients and consumption of herbal tonics. At Elixir, clients can buy both concentrated mixtures of herbs and prepared tonics, all in attractive, sleek packaging. The book brings the Elixir experience to the page, uniting a contemporary and light-hearted style with ancient global methods of healing.

"Elixir's Tonics and Teas" begins with an overview of world healing practices, then lists necessary ingredients, supplies and equipment. The recipes are divided into three categories, which treat mind, body and spirit with tonics created for a variety of specific situations. The Body section, for example, lists concoctions that give energy, replenishnutrients, and improve sexual functions. Throughout, there are related quotations and anecdotes, providing readers with suggestions for a holistic approach to their health. In its final pages, "Elixir's Tonics and Teas" provides general explanations of herbs and tips about their use, with an appendix of resources for finding good quality liquid herbal extracts.

"Elixir's Tonics and Teas" serves as an inspiration and a guide to the home creation of herbal tonics. Based on the wisdom of many cultures, Elixir's methods promote the integration of body, mind and spirit, and the holistic health of all.

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