About the Author

RACHEL NEWCOMBE is an award-winning health and lifestyle writer and editor. She contributes to a range of print and online publications and writes frequently on crystals, holistic health, and natural healing. She is general editor of The Self-Care Bible and has contributed to The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Healing Remedies and Good Housekeeping’s 1000 Home Remedies. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys spending time with family and friends, art and crafts, including crochet and making jewelry with natural gemstones.