In this herbal guide to healthy aging, medical herbalist David Hoffmann discusses how to maintain the body's vitality as we age and how to treat and prevent the health concerns brought by aging. He provides herbal treatments to restore each of the body's major systems- from the muscles, bones and digestive system to the pulmonary, cardiovascular and reproductive organs. Hoffman shows how herbs can help minimize dependence on conventional medical treatments and provide a safe and welcome alternative to the unpleasant side effects of synthetic drugs.