Waking up with a headache, suffering from back pain, experiencing high blood pressure, itching from poison ivy - everyone has something physical they'd like to improve or a condition they would like to change or alleviate or cure through natural treatments. Alternative medicine has increased in popularity over the last decade or two. In this regard, there a lot of products on the market that are promoted as natural, alternative healing options for those who don't want to be subjected to prescription drugs and possible toxins and chemicals in their system. Helping to clarify the types of herbs and how they can be grown in your garden, this book aims to introduce the user to the first steps in natural healing. Some ingredients may already be in your garden or in your spice cabinet and they can easily be transformed into teas or poultices or tincture. With simple steps and basic knowledge, anyone can turn what's in the backyard into something useful.