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Book SynopsisTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners need to have an understanding of Western medical testing to recognize when laboratory tests are required and to interpret test results that are brought to them by patients. This book is an essential reference for the TCM classroom and clinic that teaches how to use and understand conventional lab testing in the treatment and referral of patients.Focusing on symptoms that commonly present in TCM practices, the book groups the lab tests by diseases or systems. Within each chapter are TCM case studies and perspectives, as well as multiple choice quizzes that test the reader's knowledge. Co-written by a doctor of Western medicine and an acupuncture physician, the book aims to familiarize TCM practitioners with the terminology and methodology of lab tests, bridging the gap between Eastern and Western schools of medicine and promoting an integrative approach to improve the overall care of the patient.Trade ReviewCommon Laboratory Tests Used by TCM Practitioners should be in every practitioner's office, every school library and part of acupuncture programs. The patient expects it. Society needs it. The book is arranged by disease and system. This approach is enhanced for learners with clear and pertinent background information which services the acupuncturist's needs perfectly. -- William R. Morris, PhD, DOAM, President, AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, Austin, TexasDoctors of TCM in China include two years of modern medical sciences as part of their training. They routinely order blood tests in the clinic to help with differential diagnosis, as well as monitoring the patient's prognosis using Chinese herbal medicine. As TCM practitioners in the West treat complicated internal disorders, it is important for them to understand conventional blood tests from other doctors, as well as order their own tests. Doctors Banerjee and Captain have written an extraordinary and thorough training manual on the use of common lab tests in a TCM practice. It is destined to become a standard text on the subject in our schools and clinics. -- Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac, author of Essential Chinese FormulasTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Complete Blood Count (CBC). 2. Hemoccult. 3. Kidney and Urine. 4. Electrolytes. 5. Glucose Metabolism and Diabetes Mellitus. 6. Liver Function. 7. Lipids. 8. Thyroid and Endocrinology. Practice Questions. Further Reading. Glossary.

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Book SynopsisHow to use the iris of the eye as a diagnostic medical tool The human iris provides a unique window into our bodies, offering clues to our past, present, and future health. Its related science—iridology—allows us to assess our wellbeing and provides pathways to follow to ensure we remain physically and emotionally fit. Iridologist and herbalist Peter Jackson-Main demonstrates just how easy it is for readers to make use of this diagnostic tool. With just a small flashlight and a mirror, you can begin to compare your eyes with the dozens shown in this book, learning about your constitution and how you can avoid potential health problems In this revised and expanded edition, Practical Iridology also explains what the colours and markings of your eyes reveal; details dietary and exercise routines for different iris types; provides a visual glossary of the different iris signs; and offers guidance in preparing remedies.Trade Review“Peter’s work on iridology is just the way I like it: commonsense, simple, and practical. After all, what good is any clinical tool if the end result is not the patient learning more about themselves, so they can adjust their lifestyle to get more quality and quantity out of life. Peter’s work helps the patient learn more about themselves, so they can fine-tune their lifestyle and make better choices, to get the most out of life.” Dr. Richard Schulze, ND, founder of Natural Healing Clinic and Dr. Schulze’s Herbal Products Company “Through his extensive experience, as both an iridology practitioner and a gifted teacher, Peter has skilfully reorganised the teachings of past masters into a contemporary framework. With thoughtful diagnostic questions and practical recommendations, he eloquently explains that once we grasp the true essence of the iris, it can serve as a profound insight into both the inner reality of a person and the external manifestation of bodily ailments. Practical Iridology represents a milestone in the field of iridology. Readers will undoubtedly find themselves captivated by the transformative potential of this ancient art and science.” Toni Miller, ND, DHM, MII, CCII, Fellow Ir, leading iridology teacher, researcher, lecturer, and author of The Integrated Iridology Textbook “Practical Iridology, revised and expanded, distils Peter Jackson-Main’s extensive clinical and teaching experience over forty-five years. This is a trusted and easy-to-use book that affirms the uniqueness of each individual and empowers them to manage their health. In his unique and elegant style, Peter provides a range of natural, safe, and easy healing protocols. This resource is ideal for both the iridologist and any individual who seeks optimum health, wellbeing, and vitality.” M Salim Khan, President of The Guild of Naturopathic Iridologists International

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Book SynopsisThe third edition of The Homeopathic Medical Repertory was designed to be a complete rewrite and major upgrade of the second edition. The attempt was made to create a new and easy-to-use repertory for homeopaths that can be used in daily practice, while still remaining accessible for use at home and in the classroom.

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Book SynopsisDr. Ken Berry is here to dispel the myths and misinformation that have been perpetuated by the medical and food industries for decades.

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Book SynopsisAloe vera isn't just for sunburns! The familiar gel from aloe vera plants has amazing antimicrobial and antibacterial properties that stretch far beyond skincare. From managing diabetes and fighting viruses to stimulating the immune system and preventing tumor growth, aloe vera is a miracle plant! Mahatma Gandhi even credited aloe vera with helping him maintain his strength through long periods of fasting!Millions of people are turning away from the harsh effects of modern solutions and back to the gentle but powerful benefits of nature’s oldest remedies. In her 101 Amazing Uses series, Susan Branson, a holistic nutritional consultant, expertly outlines 101 incredible uses for aloe vera, apple cider vinegar, ginger, essential oils, and more. Each book is divided into tabbed sections filled with a total of 101 easy-to-read, bite-sized benefits for everything from health to beauty to household cleaning. Promote healthy skin, reduce stress, boost your metabolism, tenderize meat, and more with these simple, accessible, natural solutions.

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Book SynopsisClassical acupuncture according to the philosophy of the heavenly stems and earthly branches uses the fundamental, cyclical rhythms of nature and life as a foundation for health and development. This book is one of the first of its kind in the western world to offer a practical and scholarly approach to applying this philosophy to clinical practice. This handbook guides the practitioner into a journey of better understanding of the self and provides the theoretical background to be able to confidently diagnose and treat patients. It offers invaluable insight into the use of Chinese philosophy, psychology and pulse diagnosis.Trade Review'Mind-Blowing', was my first impression of Joan's teachings, almost thirty years ago... 'Mind-Blowing' is my impression again - upon laying down this fascinating book. With love, compassion and humility Joan shares with us his knowledge; gained through decades of diligent study, clinical experience and personal development. This is a book about constitutional acupuncture and healing; but even more so, it is a book of Humanity and Humaneness, written by a master acupuncturist and a truly inspiring teacher. I believe it will be a corner-stone for deeper understanding and an inspiration for generations of acupuncturists to come. -- Rani Ayal, Constitutional acupuncturist and teacherJoan Duveen masterfully explains the complexities and subtleties of this ancient system that lies at the heart of Chinese medicine. He smartly unfolds the workings of the heavenly stems and earthy branches, allowing practitioners to utilize this effective information in their personal cultivation and clinical practice. I highly recommend this book to people looking for understanding of the universal qi flow. -- CT Holman, author of Treating Emotional Trauma with Chinese Medicine and Shamanism in Chinese MedicineThe theory and practice of the Stems and Branches belongs to the oldest, complex foundations of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Few acupuncturists know and master this ancient theory of "the rhythm of the laws of Qi" as Joan Duveen. In this book he has succeeded in explaining this difficult subject in a clear, structured, and pleasant readable way, so that it can also be applied in daily practice. It is a book that should be a standard part of every acupuncture course, in order to understand what Chinese medicine is all about. -- Yan Schroën, Practitioner, Lecturer and Researcher of Chinese medicineChinese medicine as defined by the Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine embodies a holistic system of scientific knowledge that regards the human body as a microcosm in the context of an all-encompassing cosmic environment. It represents one of the world's most time-honored alchemical traditions examining the phenomenon of human existence in the process of its continuous fusion with Heaven and Earth. At a time when the limits of the monodimensional approach of materialist science and its repercussions in the field of modern medicine have become more apparent than ever, Joan Duveen's excellent introduction to the intricate macrocosmic background sciences of Chinese medicine is cause for celebration. His monograph on the Stems and Branch system of cyclical energy calculation not only honors the lineage of J.D. van Buren, one of the first European master teachers of this wisdom tradition, but also makes this once hermetic information approachable by enriching it with a lifetime of clinical insights from a senior practitioner of acupuncture. I highly recommend this book for every student and practitioner of Chinese medicine! -- Heiner Fruehauf, PhD, LAc. Founding Professor, College of Classical Chinese Medicine, National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, OregonI have read this book with pleasure and at times could not put it down, which is rare for a study book. Joan is able to grip the reader and explain the different aspects of the Stems and Branches Theory in a concise and understandable way, which will help many who read this book.Furthermore he forces the reader to look at their personal development, which to my mind is irrevocably linked to this theory. You cannot work with this material without looking at yourself. Then it will grow and you can make it your own. I believe that has always been the aim of Dr van Buren. It is wonderful to see little aspects of "the great Master" mirrored in Joan's words and attitude. Joan makes it also very clear that you have to read the pulses correctly and to the best of your ability to be able to apply the Stems and Branches. That was something Dr van Buren was a Master at. He would always listen to the pulses above all else and adapt his treatment accordingly. He always said "Stems and Branches mean nothing if it does not fit the pulses. -- Pauline van Buren, wife of Dr J.D. van Buren (deceased) and former Principal of the International College of Oriental Medicine (ICOM)In a subject where written works are few and the original texts in the Neijing Suwen give little guidance on their application to clinical practice, Joan Duveen's mature and thoughtful book is a welcome addition to the literature, backed as it is by years of clinical and teaching experience. If you have been curious about Stems and Branches acupuncture, but don't know where to begin, this book provides an excellent entry point into that world. -- Peter Firebrace FBAcC, acupuncturist, writer, lecturer, director of Guan ? Academy, past principal of the International College of Oriental Medicine (UK)The Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches (GanZhi ??), a rich and multi-layered system with roots soundly embedded in the ancient Chinese cosmological sciences, has been used for thousands of years to codify the patterns of life. The GanZhi are the building blocks that allow us to dive ever more deeply into the arts of Chinese astrology, Chinese cosmology, classical Chinese medicine, and more. In this work, Joan Duveen shares decades' worth of study and clinical experience to guide practitioners in learning how to use the GanZhi to both gain insight into the constitutional patterns that shape a person's health and wellbeing throughout their life stages, and to guide effective treatment. Demonstrated through valuable case studies, this book is an important manual for Chinese medicine students and practitioners and all those who are interested in the practical application of the time-honored GanZhi arts. -- Master Zhongxian Wu, lifelong Daoist practitioner and author of 15 books on Chinese wisdom traditionsJoan Duveen is a leading practitioner and scholar of Chinese medicine. His new text, Applying Stems and Branches in Clinical Practice, takes us on a deep dive into an important, and often neglected. dimension of clinical practice. Joan presents Chinese medicine in an ecological context embracing a deeply compassionate and integral view of the self. This work should improve our grasp of the subtleties of physiology and the relationship between constitutional endowment and life experience in the evolution of the self. I have waited 20 years for Joan to complete this work and am delighted with its depth and humanity. -- Lonny Jarrett, practitioner, scholar and author of Nourishing Destiny, Clinical Practice, and Deepening Perspectives on Chinese MedicineTable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgementsForeword by Tae Hunn LeePrefacePart I: The Ten Great Movements and Ten heavenly StemsChapter 1. The Field of Stems and BranchesChapter 2. The Birth ChartChapter 3. Yuan Heng Li ZhenChapter 4. The Five HeavensChapter 5. A. Dynamics of the Great Movements B. Dynamics of host and guest movements Chapter 6. Dynamics of the Great Movement EarthChapter 7. Dynamics of the Great Movement MetalChapter 8. Dynamics of the Great Movement WaterChapter 9. Dynamics of the Great Movement WoodChapter 10. Dynamics of the Great Movement FireChapter 11. Treating Great MovementsChapter 12. Dynamics of the Heavenly Stem JiaChapter 13. Dynamics of the Heavenly Stem YiChapter 14. Dynamics of the Heavenly Stem BingChapter 15. Dynamics of the Heavenly Stem DingChapter 16. Dynamics of the Heavenly Stem WuChapter 17. Five Methods of TreatmentChapter 18. Dynamics of the Heavenly Stem JiChapter 19. Dynamics of the Heavenly Stem GengChapter 20. Dynamics of the Heavenly Stem XinChapter 21. Dynamics of the Heavenly Stems Ren and GuiChapter 22. Unlike Qi and the Dynamics of the Four PossibilitiesPart II: The Twelve Earthly Branches and Deep QiChapter 23. IntroductionChapter 24. Seasonal QiChapter 25. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch ZiChapter 26. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch ChouChapter 27. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch YinChapter 28. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch MaoChapter 29. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch ChenChapter 30. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch SiChapter 31. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch WuChapter 32. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch WeiChapter 33. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch ShenChapter 34. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch YouChapter 35. Introduction of the Earthly Branches Xu and HaiChapter 36. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch XuChapter 37. Dynamics of the Earthly Branch HaiChapter 38. Deep QiChapter 39. Like QiChapter 40. Unlike Qi Relationship Between Zi and WuChapter 41. Unlike Qi Relationship Between Mao and YouChapter 42. Unlike Qi Relationships Between Si and Hai, Yin and ShenChapter 43. Unlike Qi Relationships Between Chou, Chen Wei and XuChapter 44. Three Dynamic FieldsChapter 45. The Four PossibilitiesChapter 46. Dynamics of Inverted HexagramsChapter 47. Hidden StemsChapter 48. The Dynamic Ego AppendixBibliography

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Book SynopsisFor most people, grief is an inevitable part of life and if you're a wellness practitioner, then the likelihood is that you will at some point work with a bereaved client. This may initially seem like a heavy responsibility and so this guide aims to help you feel prepared and confident in how you support your client. It will explain how loss and grief can place tremendous strain on the body and how it may manifest physically, mentally, and spiritually, whilst equipping you with the tools and resources you need to support your grieving client.Vanessa May draws from over 16 years' worth of experience as a registered nutritional therapist, wellbeing coach, and trauma-informed holistic grief coach. As a result, she is able to cover nutritional medicine support whilst also educating readers on grief models and theories versus the actual reality of grief through her own experiences of traumatic loss and various case studies.This is an invaluable book for all types of wellness practitioners and therapists who would like to understand how to approach and make space for their clients' bereavement.Trade ReviewVanessa's courageous survival of devastating personal bereavement combines with extensive professional experience to make this a deeply insightful guide into working sensitively and confidently with clients affected by trauma and the complexity of loss or unprocessed grief. I believe this is the essential 'go to' handbook for every therapist, wellness coach or health professional. This is now required reading for our wellbeing coaching students. -- Elaine Wilkins, founder of Chrysalis Effect Health and author of The Trauma Informed Wellbeing Coaching Accreditation for Health Professionals.I would highly recommend Vanessa May's book to any nutritional therapist, or indeed any health professional, to give them an understanding of the devastating impact that grief can have on an individual's health. If you are working with a client who is stricken with grief, unless their emotional needs are heard and supported, you may well find that they don't respond to your advice as you might hope or expect and that their grief dramatically hinders any improvements in their health, mental and physical, despite your best efforts. This book gives invaluable advice and insight on how to work sympathetically with grieving clients in order to support their individual health needs, both mental and physical. -- Kate Alexander, BANT Registered Nutritionist, BANT Membership ManagerGrief is messy and there's a lot of it about. Grief can contribute to chronic disease - even kill, yet most practitioners are unaware of its consequences. Vanessa May ably details the key nutritional support for grieving clients, while providing an excellent blueprint for understanding grief's impact on the gut and nervous system. A well-written, "easy" read, despite its subject, and a vital missing link in practitioner education. -- Simon Martin, editor of IHCAN magazineTable of ContentsContentsIntroductionChapter 1Types of griefChapter 2The skills you most needChapter 3Physical manifestations of grief Chapter 4Mental health, trauma and PTSDChapter 5Mind, body and spiritChapter 6Case studiesChapter 7PlatitudesChapter 8Grief models and theories versus the reality of griefChapter 9Nutritional medicine supportChapter 10Recommendations for your grieving clientAfterwordReferencesAppendixAbout the authorAcknowledgements

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Book SynopsisDo you want to reduce stress, ease burnout, boost your energy and immunity but don’t know where to start? Look no further than the power of ancient wellness. The ancient world moved to a different rhythm. It was slower, more mindful and closely attuned to nature. The result? A harmonious connection between mind, body and spirit. Together with Gill Thackray, mindfulness teacher, coach and performance psychologist, learn the art of ancient healing: the perfect remedy for modern living. Featuring over 25 nature-based activities, discover how to improve your sleep, boost your energy and treat everything from anxiety to the common cold and much more. Explaining the science behind what our ancestors knew intuitively, this essential companion will help you to create your own holistic toolkit to optimize your health and wellbeing, as well as overhaul your beauty regime. Clear your mind with age-old breathwork techniques, restore balance in your body with the life-changing principles of Ayurveda and re-energise your soul with Reiki and more. From traditional tinctures to ancient superfoods, your healing journey starts now. Reconnect with the hidden secrets of our natural world and take care of yourself, the ancient way.

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Book SynopsisThis practical handbook covers everything you need to know to use flower and other essences effectively with clients.Sue Lilly explains what is happening energetically when essences are at work and draws on her wealth of essence knowledge to provide guidelines on:· Assessing - techniques for testing clients · Choosing - how to select appropriate essences for a range of conditions· Using - new and innovative applications of essences· Creating - different methods of creating essences and guidelines for selling them · Expanding knowledge - how essences can be linked to chakras, meridians and subtle bodies and how this knowledge can enhance practiceThis comprehensive guide is ideal for any student starting out or any practitioner wanting to explore new ways of using essences.Trade ReviewFor the first time, we have a systematic enquiry into essences, how they are made, used, and how they affect us. But the book is so much more: a full application of the science of subtle medicine with clarification and advice for good practice. -- Julian Barnard, Healing HerbsSue guides us from the basic elements of an essence, the water of life, with its unique properties and ability to flow, to the myriad of different types of essences now made across the globe. -- From the foreword by Tony Pinkus, Director, Ainsworths Homeopathic Pharmacy, LondonFlower essences are becoming more widely recognized for their ability to help all living beings enjoy a higher quality of life. Ms. Lilly's excellent book is a wellspring of supportive information to further their message, for practitioners as well as their clients. -- Lila Devi, founder of Spirit-in-Nature Essences established 1977, and author, including The Essential Flower Essence HandbookTable of ContentsForeword. Tony Pinkus, Director, Ainsworths Homeopathic Pharmacy, London. Preface. Introduction, Simon H. Lilly. Part One. Choosing and Using Essences. 1. What are Essences? 2. The Wonder of Water. 3. History of Essences. 4. Types of Essences. 5. Selecting Essences. 6. Assessment Techniques. 7. Using Essences. Part Two. Background Information to choose and use essences more effectively. 8. Background knowledge 1 - chakras. 9. Background knowledge 2 - the aura, subtle bodie.s 10. Background knowledge 3 - the meridians. 11. Background knowledge 4 - the colour correspondences. 12. Protecting Personal Energy Integrity. Part Three. Professional Practice. 13. Client Care and Management. 14. Making Essences. 15. Discerning what Essences 'Do'. 16. Selling Essences to the Public. Appendices. Appendix 1. Making Essences using the Sunlight Method. Appendix 2. Cleansing Minrerals, Crystals and Gems. Appendix 3. Professor Hyland's Research on Bach Flower Remedies. Appendix 4. Brian Parsons - Audio Essences. Appendix 5. Gateway Visualisation. Appendix 6. What is Wellness? Bibliography. Useful Links.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive textbook provides a detailed, practical and thorough basis for the understanding and application of the homeopathic process. Drawing on the experience and knowledge of a wealth of contributors, the book offers the foundations for the safe and broadest practice of modern homeopathy.Divided into 6 sections, this book takes the understanding of homeopathy from basic principles to the treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, the first prescription, and difficult, confused and hidden cases. Each section progresses through five themes broadly divided into philosophy, material medica, case taking, case analyses and case management. Each theme is woven together through the text and, section by section, builds into an essential study guide for the homeopathic student. It provides opportunities for reflection, and invites all practitioners to engage in their own personal and professional development.Trade ReviewAt last, the first comprehensive modern homeopathy textbook in English since Herbert Roberts in 1936 and George Vithoulkas in 1978, and it surpasses them both. Despite being a textbook it is exciting and innovative with time and space for reflection and personal growth. The inspired choice of authors for some of the chapters (Sherr, Norland and Curtin, for example) crosses boundaries and enlivens the discussions. Read this and your practical understanding of the theories of homeopathy will grow. It is equally suitable for experienced medical and professional homeopaths, and for students on all qualification courses. -- Francis Treuherz MA RSHom FSHom, Registered Homeopath, Homeopathic Private Practitioner, London and Letchworth, UKA tour de force, from basic homeopathy, through practical application to the more esoteric boundaries of holistic thought. Something for everyone. David Owen's style of interactive teaching is reflected in this comprehensive work - if you want to be both educated and challenged to broaden your horizons, then read this book. -- John Saxton BVet Med VetFFHom Cert. IAVH, MRCVS President, Faculty of Homeopathy, Homeopathic teacher, author and veterinary homeopathic referral practitioner, UKOne of the confusing aspects of homeopathic practice has been the apparently random focus of different prescribers on varying aspects of a particular case. David Owen presents a theoretical background from within which to understand and work with this phenomenon. From the outset he makes it clear that this book should bring the reader to ask and meditate on questions, as much as it may provide some answers. This is not another study of materia medica. It is primarily a study into the concepts that lie behind, and the process of case analysis, developed in a way and to a degree that I have not met before. It will be a very useful textbook for students, and offer experienced practitioners a source for reflection and further development of their understanding of and competency with their work. Starting from a study of different models of health, the book takes us through the themes involved in simpler case presentations on to those in difficult cases. Whilst being primarily a theoretical discussion, case examples are frequently used for illustration and avenues provided to assist with the many obstacles in the way of the homeopath. -- Dr Nick Goodman MbBS MFHom FACNEM, General Practitioner and registered homeopath, Sydney, AustraliaThis is the most comprehensive book there is on the principles and practice of homeopathy. The beauty of this book is that its breadth is matched in equal measure by its depth. No aspect of homeopathy is neglected, from local prescribing to Sankaran's sensations and miasms. The style is at once practical and profound, and honours the many different ways that homeopathy is practised. I am particularly impressed by Dr Owen's numerous insights into the psychodymamics of the homeopathic history, and his emphasis on the homeopath's own personal evolution. In his own words, by reading this book the student's work is transformed 'from being a necessary task to being an opportunity for growth'. -- Dr Philip Bailey MBBS MFHom, Private Practitioner and author of Homeopathic Psychology (North Atlantic Books, Berkeley, California), Fremantle, West AustraliaThis book drips holism and there is wisdom here aplenty. Speaking as someone who has wrestled with homeopathy for 30 years, David's book touches on concerns and connections that any serious practitioner will share. I predict it will become a classic. -- Professor David Peters, School of Integrated Health, University of Westminster, London, UKThis exceptional book gathers, reflects on, and deeply enquires into, the evolving principles of homeopathy in a way that encourages any practitioner to develop themselves, their understanding and their art. Written with an approach that invites reflective pause, the reader is supported, encouraged and challenged to review issues of health, self, illness, caring and treatment. This weave is practical and accessible, rooted in clinical practice and examples, yet tackles at the same time the profound issues and questions which homeopathic practice and training raises. This is an important step forward in homeopathic textbooks that I would recommend whatever your current level of practice. -- David Reilly, Consultant, Glasgow Homeopathic Hospital, Researcher and Teacher, Glasgow Homeopathic Academic CentreTable of ContentsSection I. Foundation. 1. What is Health? 2. Provings. 3. The Homeopathic Consultation. 4. Assessing the Homeopathic Case. 5. Introduction to Prescribing. Section II. Causation and the Presenting Symptoms. 6. The Symptom, Susceptibility and Hierarchy. 7. The Materia Medica. 8. Taking the Case. 9. Local Prescribing and Reportorisation. 10. Managing Different Types of Cases. Section III. Totality and Constitution. 11. Holism and Understanding Complex Cases. 12. Dynamic Materia Medica. 13. Receiving the Case. 14. Reaching Towards the Totality. 15. Managing Complex Cases. Section IV. Broadening our Understanding. 16. The Second Prescription. 17. The Chronic Miasms. 18. Veterinary Prescribing. 19. Homeopathic Computer Programs. 20. Homeopathic Pharmacy. Section V. Deepening our Approach. 21. Signatures. 22. A Journey of Discovery into Kingdoms, Families and Miasms. 23. The Homeopathic Relationship. 24. Homeopathic Research. 25. The Therapeutic Encounter and Supervisory Relationship. Section VI. Confused and hidden Cases. 26. Holographic and Relational Models of Health. 27. Emotional and Living Materia Medica. 28. Understanding the Dynamic of Confused and Hidden Cases. 29. Approaches to Treating Confused and Hidden Cases. 30. Managing the Bigger Picture.

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Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive book on the system of Reiki ever published, this book will become an invaluable asset for Reiki novices, students and teachers alike. Bringing together every important piece of information that has been taught, discussed or written about Reiki since its development in the ealy 1900s, it includes information from sources such as living students of the Reiki masters, Mikao Usui, Chujiro Hayashi and Hawayo Takata. With an introduction for beginners and a chronological history of Reiki that answers questions like 'where did the attunement process come from?' and 'Which hand positions are correct?' it explains and illustrates techniques from both Japan and the West. A comprehensive glossary and directory of all Reiki organisations make this the definitive manual for anyone with a particular interest in Reiki or a more general interest in alternative health.Trade ReviewThe Reiki Sourcebook is a great general resource that should be on every Reiki practitioner's bookshelf. Topics explored range from basic information and the history of Reiki through courses and an explanation of the complexity of lineages to specific Japanese and Western Reiki techniques. Tami Brady- TCM Reviews

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to maximizing the healing properties of medicinal mushrooms and lichens—featuring over 300 detailed plant profiles for easy mushroom identification   Noted herbalist Robert Rogers introduces readers to more than 300 species of medicinal mushrooms and lichens found in North America. These fungi have the capacity to heal both the body and—through the process of myco-remediation—the planet itself. Throughout the book, he documents their success in optimizing the immune system and treating a wide range of acute and chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, respiratory, and liver problems, blood sugar disorders, cancer, and obesity.   The Fungal Pharmacy also outlines the medicinal traits and unique properties of each mushroom or lichen, including: • active chemical components • preparation methods for extracts, essences, essential oils, and more • historical and modern-day usage • cultural, religious, and literary significance, with fun facts on etymology and history • plus, 200 full-color photos and thorough descriptions for easy identification   The ultimate guide to identifying and healing with medicinal North American fungi, The Fungal Pharmacy is a valuable resource for mycologists, mushroom hunters, wild-crafters, and anyone interested in natural health care.

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Book SynopsisA thorough study of the Feldenkrais Method, a leading form of exercise therapy designed to improve your mental and physical well-being through mindful movementAn educational system of neuromuscular re-education known for its gentle approach, the Feldenkrais Method has been shown to dramatically improve individual functioning by increasing self-awareness and facilitating new patterns of thinking, moving, and feeling. Intended for those who need to improve their movement repertoire for professional reasons—dancers, musicians, martial artists, gymnasts, and athletes—a well as those wishing to reduce pain or limitations in movement, Feldenkrais is based on the idea that learning to move better can improve anyone’s overall health on many levels.Using Moshe Feldenkrais’s own words, Embodied Wisdom clearly explains the basic principles underpinning his techniques, Awareness Through Movement (ATM) and Functional Integration (FI). These thoughtful articles and lively, sometimes humorous interviews explore a diverse range of subjects: the importance of bodily expression, the primacy of hearing, the mind-body connection, martial arts, sleep and consciousness, movement and its effect on the mind. Embodied Wisdom gives readers the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the scientific and spiritual principles behind the Method and offers sound strategies for incorporating it into their lives.

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Book SynopsisBodymaster John Gibbons is recognised as one of the world's leading authorities in sports medicine. In The Vital Shoulder Complex he shares his wealth of knowledge and experience to help you get the best results when working with this challenging but fascinating area of the body. With over 350 colour photographs and illustrations and insightful case studies from his own practice, Gibbons provides an educative tour of the anatomy of the shoulder complex and demonstrates treatment protocols proven to successfully restore pain free movement and improve sporting performance. The Vital Shoulder Complex takes you step-by-step through key issues such as: * Differential diagnosis of shoulder pathology * The relationship of the pelvis, the sacroiliac joint and the gluteals to the shoulder complex * Special tests associated with the shoulder complex * Athletic and kinesiology taping techniques for the shoulder and cervical spine * Rehabilitation and exercise protocols for the shoulder complex The Vital Shoulder Complex is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand and treat shoulder-related pain.

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Book Synopsis***This paperback edition has a new introduction by the author and updated content.This is the first volume of North Atlantic Books’ updated paperback edition of Dale Pendell’s Pharmako trilogy, an encyclopedic study of the history and uses of psychoactive plants and related synthetics first published between 1995 and 2005. The books form an interrelated suite of works that provide the reader with a unique, reliable, and often personal immersion in this medically, culturally, and spiritually fascinating subject. All three books are beautifully designed and illustrated, and are written with unparalleled authority, erudition, playfulness, and range. Pharmako/Poeia: Plant Powers, Poisons, and Herbcraft includes a new introduction by the author and as in previous editions focuses on familiar psychoactive plant-derived substances and related synthetics, ranging from the licit (tobacco, alcohol) to the illicit (cannabis, opium) and the exotic (absinthe, salvia divinorum, nitrous oxide). Each substance is explored in detail, not only with information on its history, pharmacology, preparation, and cultural and esoteric correspondences, but also the subtleties of each plant’s effect on consciousness in a way that only poets can do. The whole concoction is sprinkled with abundant quotations from famous writers, creating a literary brew as intoxicating as its subject.The Pharmako series is continued in Pharmako/Dynamis (focusing on stimulants and empathogens) and Pharmako/Gnosis (which addresses psychedelics and shamanic plants).

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Book SynopsisA classic in the literature of herbal medicine, this book explains in simple terms the commonly occurring chemical constituents of medicinal plants, and how these react with the human body. The major classes of plant constituents, such as phenols, terpenes and polysaccharides, are described both in terms of their chemical structures and their pharmacological activities. The last 20 years has seen huge growth in research output in phytochemistry, and this edition has been thoroughly revised to incorporate up-to-date research. It contains a new chapter on resins and cannabinoids, and additional content on macrocarpals, essential oil chemotypes, mushroom polysaccharides, phytochemical synergy, and toxicology of phytochemicals. Features include: · Over 200 diagrams of chemical structures · Coverage of energetics, synergism and the emerging field of network pharmacology · New content on seaweeds and fungi, and polyphenol-rich foods · References to primary research literature in pharmacy, pharmacology, chemistry, plant biology, molecular biology, integrative medicine and many other disciplines Written by an experienced herbal practitioner, The Constituents of Medicinal Plants has become a standard textbook for courses on plant-based medicine. It is also an essential desktop reference for health practitioners, lecturers, researchers, producers, and anyone with an interest in how medicinal herbs work.Table of Contents1: Introduction to Phytochemistry 2: Phenols 3: Polyphenols – tannins and flavonoids 4: Glycosides 5: Terpenes 6: Triterpenoids and saponins 7: Resins and cannabinoids 8: Essential oils 9: Polysaccharides 10: Alkaloids 11: Plant lipids and alklylamides

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Book SynopsisThis is a brand new edition of a successful book which was one of the first to encourage movement therapists and bodyworkers to look at the postural causes of movement problems, rather than focusing treatment just on the physical symptoms. The book explains how to measure and assess posture and provides tools for doing so. The author introduces her unique perspective on body mechanics - Aston-Mechanics - a departure from the standard model of body posture, and provides many opportunities to practice observation and analytical skills based on this paradigm.Key featuresThe author is widely recognized as a pioneer in the art and science of kinetics for her discovery of the Aston Paradigm and consequent development of the many forms of movement, bodywork, fitness and ergonomics of Aston Kinetics.She created and developed Aston Kinetics as an educational system of movement and bodywork. Rather than enforcing physical symmetry, Aston Kinetics seeks to recognize the asymmetries that are natural to a person''s body and to achieve the best movement possible.Her acute ability to ''see'' the body in stillness and motion and to train others to see, move and exercise, established her discipline of bodywork and movement training that is known as Aston Kinetics.The book is highly illustrated with over 300 photographs and 150 line drawings. All the illustrations are new for this edition.

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Book SynopsisFOUR STARS from Doody's Star Ratings™ The image of the whole person reflected in the feet Foot reflexology is now widely used to relieve symptoms of many disorders. Hanne Marquardt is a pioneer in teaching and practicing foot reflexology in Germany - many of today's practicing foot reflexologists were trained at her well-established teaching institution. This book, based on the best-selling fourth German edition, has been constantly reviewed and updated by the author, incorporating new findings and strategies as they evolved. In many hand-drawn illustrations of the microsystem of the feet, the book introduces the principles and the practice of foot reflexology. It covers - the complete topography of zones - general treatment examples - specific applications and strategies on treatment combinations the book profits from the author's personal style and lengthy teaching experience.Table of ContentsPart I General Principles 1 Historical Development of Foot Treatments 2 Two Working Models for a Practical Approach to Reflexotherapy of the Feet 3 Basic Therapeutic Grips: Touching, Treating 4 Characteristics of Abnormal Zones; Limits of Dosage 5 Indications and Contraindications 6 Stabilization and Harmonization of the Autonomic Nervous System 7 Preparation for Treatment 8 Pain—Its Purpose and Significance 9 Limits of Determination of Zones in Writing 10 The Individual Groups of Zones Part II Practical Part 11 The First Treatment as an Assessment 12 Performing the Follow-up and Final Treatments 13 Duration of and Intervals between Treatments 14 Reactions during Treatment Intervals 15 Right–Left Interchangeability of Zones of the Feet 16 Management and Treatment of Pain in Acute Situations 17 Therapeutic Support for Intensely Emotional Reactions 18 Treatment Combinations 19 Self-treatment and Orthotic Foot Devices 20 Diagnostic Possibilities and Limitations 21 Treatment Suggestions 22 Pregnancy and Birth 23 Treatment of Babies and Children Part III Special Topics and Further Developments 24 Special Groups of Patients 25 Treatment of Scars with Reflexotherapy of the Feet 26 Zones of the Teeth and Their Energetic Interrelationships 27 Zones of the Pelvic Ligaments 28 Zones of the Face and Neck 29 Zones of the Lymphatic System 30 Interrelationships between Zones of the Feet and Meridians 31 Shared Practical Experience 32 Summary of the Method Part IV Appendix 33 Authorized RTF Schools and Further Information 34 Figure Sources 35 Technical Terms 36 Bibliography 37 Index

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Book SynopsisIt is often not enough to find the correct remedy in homeopathic medicine. Particularly in chronic diseases that have already been treated, a complementary remedy or a series of remedies in sequence is frequently needed to provide optimal care. The first comprehensive handbook on homeopathic remedy relationships, this book provides lists of complementary, successive, and inimical remedies, antidotes, and collaterals. Data on interactions, duration of actions, foods to avoid, references to miasms, and practical tips on the use of remedies, supplement the book's content. Internationally referenced throughout, the handbook includes especially helpful clinical notes on the quality and special characteristics of each respective remedy relationship. This practical resource is an excellent complement to the study of homeopathy, and belongs on the reference shelf of every homeopathic practitioner who treats difficult chronic conditions.Trade ReviewThe first comprehensive handbook on homeopathic remedy relationships...internationally referenced throughout...well printed with a good binding...an essential reference book for advanced students of Homeopathy...highly recommended.--Vital InformerTable of ContentsRemedies Abies canadensis to Zizia aurea List of Remedies with Miasms List of Remedies with Temperaments List of Remedies with Abbreviations

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Book SynopsisBody Intelligence offers a new understanding of how the body works and leads the reader to a greater sense of wellbeing and an enriched sense of self. The anatomy of the body is explored without the complexity of medical terminology. Instead, common descriptions are used along with a multitude of images, allowing the reader to visualize and work with different levels of the body. Experiential exercises, guided meditations and movements are provided throughout the book, helping the reader to develop improved levels of health and body intelligence that are natural and accessible all the time. As body intelligence increases through these exercises, physical changes occur and a new posture emerges, followed by positive mental and emotional shifts. The reader will begin to feel differently, move differently and think differently.This book will benefit everyone. People experiencing depression, fatigue, emotional issues, stress and anxiety and in fact any condition associated with living in a human body have the potential to be relieved of their symptoms with practice using this book as guidance.Trade ReviewGed gives us the tools to establish an ongoing conscious communication with our body's innate wisdom; our body then expands on that information, the potential body awareness is unlimited and yet exceptionally simple. As a Remedial Massage Therapist I found this book very exciting, benefiting from a number of 'aha' moments regarding problematic clients. I also used a number of the meditations in conjunction with client sessions, achieving a deeper understanding for the client about their body and themselves. I learnt a lot from this book and would strongly recommend it to Massage Therapists as an enhancement to their practice and also to Massage Students as a companion to traditional Anatomy and Physiology teaching. -- Massage New ZealandTable of ContentsPreface. Introduction: Know Your Body. Bones. Spine. Breathing. Joints. Walking. Blood. Brain. Nerves. Emotions. Eating. About the Author. Index.

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Book SynopsisDescribes Milton Erickson's contribution to practical psychotherapy. The text presents the actual approaches, methods and techniques Erickson developed that would enable people to use their own experiences to change behaviour.

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Book SynopsisThe Eight Extraordinary channels are amongst the most interesting and clinically important aspects of Chinese medicine and Qi Gong. This book introduces the theory behind the channels, explains their clinical applications, and explores their psycho-emotional and spiritual qualities. The author also describes how to cultivate the channels through Nei Dan Inner Meditation.As a practitioner of Chinese medicine or acupuncture, the key to creating effective individual treatment plans is having a wide understanding of channel theory, and a comprehensive knowledge of the pathways and the points on the channels. David Twicken provides treatment strategies, methods and case studies, offering a variety of approaches so as to give the reader a solid foundation from which to confidently create customized treatment plans for each patient.Offering a historical perspective as well as modern insights, this book will be essential reading for novice as well as experienced practitioners.Trade ReviewIn the Daoist tradition, cultivation practices centered around the Eight Extraordinary Meridians provide one of the pathways toward enlightenment or immortality. The ancestral founder master of QuanZhenNanZong (the Southern Complete Reality School), Zhang Ziyang, stated that those who are able to open the eight extraordinary meridians will obtain the Dao. I recommend David Twicken's Eight Extraordinary Channels to Chinese medicine and Qigong practitioners interested in working with the physical and spiritual layers through these extraordinary meridians. -- Master Zhongxian Wu, lifelong Daoist practitioner and author of 11 books on Chinese wisdom traditionsEight Extraordinary Channels is an insightful and eminently practical presentation of the core meridians in the human body that hold most of life's potential. It covers the eight channels in theory, clinical application, and Daoist self-cultivation. Clear and systematic, the book is a potent resource for anyone involved in Chinese medicine. -- Livia Kohn, PhD, Professor Emerita of Religion and East Asian Studies, Boston UniversityTwicken illuminates the missing link between Chinese medicine and Taoist spiritual practice, making it essential reading for both healers and adepts. His book is far superior to existing Eight Extra Vessel literature with its wealth of historical detail and rare clinical protocols that penetrate deep ancestral and constitutional issues. In my 35 years' experience, any healer who opens their Eight Extra Channels will quickly improve their clinical success rate. More important, they will open wide the "Eight Big Rivers" of pre-natal Jing. Also known as "Eight Psychic Channels", in Taoist internal alchemy they are linked together to open the Microcosmic Orbit - the key to whole body enlightenment and long life. -- Michael Winn, founder www.HealingTaoUSA.com and co-writer with Mantak Chia of seven books on Neidan GongClose to turning of the Dao, the Eight Extraordinary Channels correlate to eight directions of space. David Twicken's clear introduction to these channels and their Nei Dan applications allows the reader a direct alchemical and meditative experience. Such a view is essential to best practices in Qigong, herbs and acupuncture. A great contribution! -- William Morris, PhD, author of Li Shi Zhen Pulse Studies: An Illustrated GuideThe eight extraordinary meridians are a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) concept... Eight Extraordinary Meridians - Qi Jing Ba Mai: A Handbook for Clinical Practice and Nei Dan Inner Meditation covers the history of over 1000 years of Chinese medicine, and looks at the channel system, the three-layer theory, the concept of three ancestries an the interaction between these hypotheses... @the author discusses each of the eight extraordinary vessels in depth. Individual chapters are devoted to each of the channels, and these include full descriptions of the pathways and the conditions that these could be used to treat. Crucially, he explains treatment methods and strategies, and provides eight case studies as examples... Eight Extraordinary Meridians takes a complex aspect of Chinese medicine, and gives a clear and structured explanation of how it can be used in practice... this is a very interesting book and a good introduction to Nei Dan meditation, as well as a clear and in-depth study of the eight extraordinary vessels. -- Rosemary Lillie, Proprietor * Journal of Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists *Table of ContentsThe Classics of the Eight Extraordinary Channels. Chinese Dynasties. Introduction. 1. The Acupuncture Channel System. 2. Three Layer Theory. 3. Three Ancestries. 4. Introduction to the Eight Extraordinary Channels. 5. The Cong Channel. 6. The Ren Channel. 7. Du Channel. 8. Wei Channels. 9. Yang Wei Channel. 10. Yin Wei Channel. 11. Qiao Channels. 12. Yang Qiao Channel. 13. Yin Qiao Channel. 14. Dai Channel. 15. Clinical Applications. 16. Treatment Methods. 17. Needling Methods. 18. Case Studies. 19. Tables. 20. Nei Jing Tu. 21. The Heavenly Orbit. 22. The Wei and Qiao Channels. 23. The Belt Channel. 24. The Chong Channel. 25. The Macrocosmic Orbit. 26. The Nei Jing Tu. Conclusion. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe first text on bloodletting therapy for Western practitioners of Chinese medicine, this authoritative text explores the theory and function of bloodletting, and provides detailed instruction on its clinical use.Bloodletting therapy, which works to remove internal and external disruptions to the system through the withdrawal of small quantities of blood, has numerous benefits, especially concerning the treatment of complex or chronic disease. Yet the technique is often met with alarm in the West and side-lined in favour of less controversial treatments such as fine-needle acupuncture, and moxibustion. This book provides a concise overview of its theory, historical and contemporary relevance, and clinical guidance. With detailed reference to the classic texts, the author clarifies the fundamental Chinese medical theory related to blood and the network vessels, and provides an in-depth discussion of the benefits of and practice guidelines for bloodletting. The book includes a chapter on the classical acupuncture techniques of Tung Ching Chang whose work is attracting increasing attention in the West. Through the exploration of classic texts and contemporary standards, the book provides everything needed to gain a comprehensive understanding of the technique and to encourage its use as a viable treatment option in the West.It will be an invaluable addition to the resources available for acupuncturists, as well as students and practitioners of Chinese medicine more generally, including those interested in all Chinese approaches to health.Trade Review“The field of Chinese medicine in the Western hemisphere is maturing. Henry McCann's volume on the ancient Chinese methodology of bloodletting is among a rare group of contemporary monographs that demonstrates this development.” -- from the foreword by Heiner Fruehauf, PhD, LAc, Founding Professor of the School of Classical Chinese Medicine, National College of Natural Medicine, Portland, Oregon“Our scope of practice has declined over time; acupuncture schools today rarely teach the intricacies of bloodletting. If we lack this powerful modality, we may not have the best tool for the next patient who walks in the door. Dr. McCann's book is a brilliant discussion of the theory and practice of bleeding therapy, providing information that has been unavailable in English up until now. Your practice will not be the same!” -- Lorraine Wilcox, author of Moxibustion: A Modern Clinical Handbook and translator of Volumes 5 and 9 of The Great Compendium of Acupuncture and MoxibustionTable of ContentsForeword by Heiner Freuhauf. 1. Introduction. 2. An Overview and History of Bloodletting Therapy. 3. Bloodletting in the Huang Di Nei Jing. 4. Essential Chinese Medical Theory Related to Bloodletting. 5. Functions of Bloodletting. 6. Bloodletting Materials and Methods. 7. Commonly Bled Acupuncture Points. 8. Special Point Categories and Combinations. 9. Bloodletting in the Treatment of Chronic Disease. 10. Tung Lineage Bloodletting. 11. Treatment of Compound Patterns with Bloodletting and Acupuncture. 12. Ending Thoughts. Appendix 1. Tung Lineage Points on the Posterior Trunk. Appendix 2. Tung Lineage Points Referenced in Text. Appendix 3. Points Listed for Bloodletting in the Xun Jing. References. Point Index. General Index. About the Author.

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Book Synopsis***This paperback edition has a new introduction by the author and updated content.This is the second volume of North Atlantic Books’ updated paperback edition of Dale Pendell’s Pharmako trilogy, an encyclopedic study of the history and uses of psychoactive plants and related synthetics first published between 1995 and 2005. The books form an interrelated suite of works that provide the reader with a unique, reliable, and often personal immersion in this medically, culturally, and spiritually fascinating subject. All three books are beautifully designed and illustrated, and are written with unparalleled authority, erudition, playfulness, and range.Pharmako/Dynamis: Stimulating Plants, Potions, and Herbcraft includes a new introduction by the author and as in previous editions focuses on stimulants (including coffee, tea, chocolate, and coca and its derivatives) and empathogens (notably Ecstasy). Each substance is explored in detail, not only with information on its history, pharmacology, preparation, and cultural and esoteric correspondences, but also the subtleties of each plant’s effect on consciousness in a way that only poets can do. The whole concoction is sprinkled with abundant quotations from famous writers, creating a literary brew as intoxicating as its subject. The Pharmako series also includes Pharmako/Poeia (which covers tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, opiates, salvia divinorum, and other substances) and Pharmako/Gnosis (which addresses psychedelics and shamanic plants).

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Book SynopsisIn an updated encyclopedic study of the history and uses of psychoactive plants and related substances, the author offers a blend of authority and playfulness and includes a new introduction to each resource.

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Book SynopsisMore and more people who have been diagnosed with cancer or related illnesses embrace alternative medicines, and seek out holistic practitioners who use vitamins, herbs, nutrition, homeopathy, and acupuncture to treat the disease. This book by one of the most respected herbalists deals with natural healing and cancer.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"In Sound Medicine Dr. Chaudhary offers a modern guide to the ancient science of mantra and healing. Mantras, which are part of the Ayurvedic healing tradition, are primordial sounds that can help return the body to homeostasis. They also allow us to transcend sensory experience and bring us back to our source of existence, which is pure consciousness beyond the realms of space, time, and causality. I highly recommend this book.” — Deepak Chopra, MD “This book is a treasure trove of the wisdom and science behind what we humans experience as “Sound.” Dr. Chaudhary unravels the mysteries of sound healing and shows how the spiritual path can be supported and revealed through the eyes of science. It leads us to the door of the room where real Love lives.” — Grammy Award-nominated artist Krishna Das “Sound Medicine is an accessible guide to journeying through the realm of sacred sound. It satisfies our longing for proof and scientific evidence, stimulates our heart strings through touching stories, and encourages us to try for ourselves what millions of people throughout the ages have found to be powerful tools of healing and transformation.” — Grammay Award-nominated artist Deva Premal “Sound Medicine is a beautiful and magical exploration that will take your wellness to the next level with its blend of cutting-edge neuroscience research and ancient wisdom. While many wellness books can overlap with information, my esteemed collegue Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary brings us fresh advice that is both actionable and thought provoking.” — Dr. Will Cole, leading functional medicine practitioner, bestselling author of Ketotarian and The Inflammation Spectrum

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Book SynopsisA practical but far-reaching look at a variety of mind-body techniques for working with trauma clients.

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Book SynopsisIn Contraception and Abortion from the Ancient World to the Renaissance, Riddle showed that women from ancient Egyptian times to the fifteenth century had relied on an extensive pharmacopoeia of herbal abortifacients and contraceptives to regulate fertility. Here, he explores why knowledge of these methods was lost in modern times.Trade ReviewEve's Herbs is a highly informative presentation of the history of the use of plant products, such as ergot, as abortion agents. -- Thomas Szasz * Washington Post *Riddle examines the use of plants as contraceptives, offering a fascinating view of the early knowledge of reproduction and attempts to regulate it. * Library Journal *This fine scholarly book expands on Riddle's previous work, Contraception and Abortion from the Ancient World to the Renaissance, to discover why and how women's extensive knowledge and use of plants, herbs, seeds, bark, and roots was lost after the 19th century...Highly recommended for students of the history of medicine at all levels. -- A. R. Davis * Choice *Riddle's work is a useful counterbalance to extreme skepticism about the pre-modern possibility of effective fertility control. -- Rebecca Flemming * Isis *John Riddle has established his reputation as a leading expert on ancient Greek pharmacology. In an earlier study, Contraception and Abortion from the Ancient World to the Renaissance, he argued that a much more reliable knowledge of oral contraceptives existed in the ancient and medieval worlds than had previously been thought. In this book, Riddle attempts a broader but partly overlapping study, a history of abortion and contraception in the Western tradition (Europe and the United States, with a glance at the Islamic World). More specifically, he challenges the common view that oral contraception was little practiced and largely ineffective until the 18th century...Riddle argues his case with learning and perspicacity. He draws widely on the specialist literature of a number of disciplines as he discusses, among other things, the theology of ensoulment of the fetus and the demographics of early modern Europe. -- Gary B. Ferngren * New England Journal of Medicine *Dr. Riddle demonstrates, as in his earlier Contraception and Abortion from the Ancient World to the Renaissance, that knowledge about fertility control existed and women had access to it lost to them in modern times. Both pro-abortion and anti-abortion advocates will find these books important, instructive, and maybe prescriptive...A scholarly sleuth, Riddle permits historical texts to speak...Riddle integrates modern chemical, pharmacological, and medical confirmations that what the ancients said worked probably did. * Journal of the American Medical Association *Riddle is a tireless scholar and an engaging writer, and as his story moves along in chronological order, it begins to read like an official history. But at heart Eve's Herbs is just the opposite: a gathering of nervous confessions and forbidden secrets, committed to paper as proof of a hidden tradition. Like a covey of quail flushed from tall grass, these anguished facts burst from the page with startling life. -- Burkhard Bilger * The Sciences *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: Roe v. Wade 1. A Woman's Secret 2. The Herbs Known to Ancients 3. Ancient and Medieval Beliefs 4. From Womancraft to Witchcraft, 1200-1500 5. Witches and Apothecaries in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries 6. The Broken Chain of Knowledge 7. The Womb as Public Territory 8. Eve's Herbs in Modern America Epilogue Notes Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"..this rich tapestry of Chinese medical practice and philosophy does offer a unique illumination of a divine subject." Reviewed by Jim Young on behalf of glycosmedia.com, Aug 2015Table of ContentsGeneral Theory Functions of the Internal Organs Causes of Disease Diagnosis Pathology Identification of Patterns Identification of Patterns According to the Eight Principles, etc. Acupuncture Points Principles of Treatment

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Book SynopsisThis CD was inspired by Reiki Master Steve Murray's best selling book 'Reiki: The Ultimate Guide, Volume 3'. Steve has embedded a Reiki Aura Attunement throughout this single-track album. The Attunement will be activated each time the CD is played, but you will only hear the music. The Reiki Aura Music Attunement can be used by anyone and is to be played when working with mental, emotional and spiritual issues that manifest in the Aura. This music enhances and reinforces all the Aura work you are doing on yourself and/or others. The CD also plays continuously for over 85 minutes without separate tracks to avoid disruptions during a healing session. Approximate running time: 60 minutes.

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Book Synopsis"Seven Peppercorns" covers the vast scope of traditional Thai medicine practices including: Thai element theory, physical therapies, medical Buddhism, herbal medicine for massage, divinatory practices, and spirit medicine; all held within the context of a Thai bodyworker’s instructional manual. This is not another step-by-step Thai massage photographic sequence book, but rather an in-depth training in the theory behind the steps, with instruction in a wide range of esoteric Thai physical therapies designed to bring practical understanding of Thai bodywork as it is practiced by traditional doctors in Thailand. "Seven Peppercorns" is divided into twelve main segments; each segment containing several chapters. The organizational flow takes the reader from introduction, overview and history, through an understanding of Thai anatomy, including element, point, and sen line theory, to instruction in Thai diagnosis, actual physical manipulations and practical application of the shamanistic and Buddhist components of traditional Thai medicine as it applies to bodywork; all in an easy-to-follow well organized format. Included in this guide are Thai self care practices and exercises as well as treatment guidelines for specific disorders. "Seven Peppercorns" serves as both an instruction manual and a reference book fully annotated with appendixes, notes, glossary, bibliography and index. The straightforward academic informational writing is gentled with moments of conversational author-to-reader comments (often humorous), and peppered with short personal narrative stories that bring the reader into the sensory tapestry of Thailand. It is intended as a stand alone manual, or as a text book for Thai massage instructors to use in classes.

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Book SynopsisEvery channel/meridian and point is named in Chinese with translation to English. Actions as the expected positive effect of a point's manipulation are succinct yet clear, along with indications/symptoms that would suggest treatment to that point, all covered in 6 laminated pages. A companion to our illustrated anatomical QuickStudy guide to acupressure/acupuncture points on the body. Suggested uses: o Students & Teachers â of acupuncture, acupressure, chiropractic, massage and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) o Patients â and potential patients of an acupressure point based treatment to become familiar with what is treatable and what areas of the body need focus

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Book SynopsisCayenne pepper can stop bleeding. Garlic helps alleviate a toothache. Honey soothes a burn. When an emergency situation arises, simple home remedies can play a vital role in easing symptoms and providing immediate help. Become an effective first responder with a combination of best first-aid practices, herbs, and standard homeopathic applications. This quick-reference handbook spells out hundreds of life-saving techniques, commonsense tips, and time-tested herbal remedies that everyone should know. From how to perform basic CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver to the best immediate response to natural disasters, you’ll find the most practical, effective actions to take to ensure survival.

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Book Synopsis“An autobiographical account of how a psychiatric nurse specialist became a folk medicine healer; this also explains the origins and practice of one of the oldest forms of medicine in the New World.″—Kirkus Praise for WOMAN WHO GLOWS IN THE DARK   “This is a book that we’ve been awaiting for years—one that unites the best medicine from the ancient past with the deepest needs of the contemporary heart and soul.”—Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Ph.D., author of Women Who Run with the Wolves, The Gift of Story, and Faithful Gardener   “Elena Avila’s book is a combination manual, memoir, and healing chant. I’m so glad these stories and secrets – which have been known orally by our culture for ages – are finally down on paper.” —Julia Alvarez, author of How the García Girls Lost Their Accents   “Avila shatters myths about curanderismo and reminds us that it’s just as important today as it was centuries ago.”—The Austin Chronicle   “In this age of impersonal and technologic health care, Elena Avila’s book gives the reader permission to rely on what has all too often been forgotten. Her message—that healing cannot occur without the heart, instincts, wisdom, and compassion of the healer—is given with grace and simplicity.”—Barbara Dossey, R.N., M.S., HNC, FAAN, Director, Holistic Nursing Associates   “Truthful, often painful, always riveting, WOMAN WHO GLOWS IN THE DARK reveals how the practices of curanderismo can heal the soul sickness not addressed by Western medicine.”—Rudolfo Anaya, author of Bless Me, Ultima “Grounded in the earth, at home in both modern and indigenous medicine, Elena Avila is a true emissary of healing, casting a brilliant glow into the dark of all medicine that denies the soul. As a human, I cherish Elena’s light. As a psychiatrist, I welcome her insight.”—Judith Orloff, M.D., author of Second Sight and The Genius of Empathy   “Avila is entertaining and often humorous...Without climbing on a soapbox, [her] narrative demonstrates what’s missing from most American medical practices, and how many patients could be helped so much more than they are now.”—Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisStruggling to locate and remember the extended meridians?This guidebook and colouring book allows you to colour and draw along the path of each meridian, supporting visual learning. An effective revision tool for students of Zen shiatsu, it includes 39 double-page spreads with anatomical meridian drawings and tips on locating the meridian and the points. Appropriate treatment positions are also covered, with photographs illustrating the positions for the arms and legs. There are blank anatomical drawings at the back of the book for you to freely colour and draw on to aid your understanding and memory of the extended meridians, which are notoriously tricky to locate and remember. Colour drawings showing the multiple meridians in relation to each other are included at the back of the book for reference.Trade ReviewStudying the Masunaga meridian extensions can be a daunting prospect for many Shiatsu students. This book will provide you with an invaluable guide to learning the meridian extensions - allowing you to access all the meridian functions in any part of the body. You will be guided by two experienced therapists and teachers who have generously incorporated many tips alongside the invaluable drawings and photographs. Completing this book will be an exciting and rewarding journey. -- Clifford Andrews, Co-founder of the Shiatsu College UK and Director of the newenergywork projectWhat a long overdue learning tool for students, practitioners and teachers alike! The meridian locations are clearly described, with useful memory tips and treatment tips. The drawings are clear and a magnet for those of us who love to colour in. The colour diagrams towards the end reinforce and consolidate the learning journey and are easy to understand. Where was this book when I was a student? -- Carol Dean MRSS(T), Principal, Northern School of ShiatsuThis book is a great help when learning the extended meridians. A perfect guide book for the adventure of discovering what and where they actually are. Colour them, feel them, locate them. -- Wilfried Rappenecker, co-author of ‘The Atlas of Shiatsu’Table of ContentsForeword by Carola Beresford-Cooke. About the book. How to use this book. A note on stretch positions. LUNG meridian (LU). LARGE INTESTINE meridian (LI). STOMACH meridian (ST). SPLEEN meridian (SP). HEART meridian (HT). SMALL INTESTINE meridian (SI). BLADDER meridian (BL). KIDNEY meridian (KID). HEART PROTECTOR meridian (HP). TRIPLE HEATER meridian (TH). GALL BLADDER meridian (GB). LIVER meridian (LV). Coloured illustrations. Blank drawings. Reference/Further reading.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on ancient Chinese knowledge and tradition, this book teaches practitioners of acupuncture how to develop their internal energy and sensitivity to energy in order to improve their practice.Understanding and working with energy flow is essential to becoming a good acupuncturist and regular qigong practice helps the acupuncturist to direct energy flow within the patient more accurately and effectively. This book presents a complete training regime for Western acupuncturists and features qigong exercises dating back centuries. With images from the original manuscripts and the Chinese text alongside an English translation and commentary, Western readers are introduced to unique exercises and internal cultivation texts in a truly authentic way.This book provides essential internal training for acupuncture practitioners and students and will be of interest to a wide array of martial arts and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners.Trade ReviewIoannis Solos has given us a beautiful book pointing to the heart of Chinese medicine. He recognizes that it is the practitioner's own level of cultivation that forms the foundation of efficacy and that all technique and theory is in service to that. Supporting this perspective with many sources from the primary literature, he goes on to offer us practical exercises that may help us cultivate proper intention. This material will be an excellent supplement to the knowledge of those whose medical practice is already complemented by training in the martial arts. Further, it offers those practitioners wishing to learn qigong a way to do so in the context of their clinical practice. Finally, Ioannis transmits a deep love and respect for the medicine that is moving and inspiring. I take this as further evidence that not only is Chinese medicine flourishing, it has never been doing better. -- Lonny Jarrett, M. Ac., author of Nourishing Destiny: The Inner Tradition of Chinese MedicineIoannis Solos has written a book which deserves to become required reading for anybody embarking upon a study of Chinese medicine. The link between acupuncture, Qi Gong and indeed martial arts is absolute; in this book Ioannis manages to eloquently show how their unifying principle of cultivating the Spirit is of key importance for those wishing to take their “needling” skills to a deeper level. -- Damo Mitchell, author of Daoist Nei Gong: The Philosophical Art of Change and Heavenly Streams: Meridian Theory in Nei GongQi cultivation practices are a treasure from China. Many significant Chinese medical physicians, including Hua Tuo, Ge Hong, Tao Hongjing, Sun Simiao and Li Shizhen, emphasized the practice of qi cultivation for their personal health, and to obtain a deeper understanding of Chinese medicine. Ioannis Solos does a superb job of presenting Zhan Zhuang and I Quan qi cultivation. He provides a clear, deep and comprehensive teaching about the relationship between qi cultivation and Chinese medicine. I highly recommend Developing Internal Energy for Effective Acupuncture Practice to anybody wanting to learn qi gong, tai chi chuan, meditation and energy healing, and especially to acupuncturists. Solos has written an excellent book that brings to life the qi within Chinese medicine. -- David Twicken, DOM, L.Ac., author of Eight Extraordinary Channels – Qi Jing Ba Mai and I Ching Acupuncture – The Balance MethodThis book is well-presented, with clear instructions and a logical progression from the basic principles to application in acupuncture-specific form... Solos writes with admirable simplicity and concision. He is clearly speaking from his own experience... It is to be hoped (...) he might be encouraged to share more of his unique and valuable perspective in the future. -- Steve Wheeler * Journal of Chinese Medicine *Table of ContentsPreface. Part I. Introduction. 1. The concept of 'controlling the spirit'. Part II. Yiquan Exercises. 2. Exercise Basics. 3. The Great Balloon. 4. Holding the Balloon. 5. Moving the Balloon. 6. Acupuncture and Zhan Zhuang. 7. Training of the 'Wrist Force' and discussion on other needling skills. 8. Essentials of Zhan Zhuang practice. Conclusion. Bibliography. Purple Cloud Master's Essential Methods for Painless Needle Insertion. Detailed Exposition of the 'Intention and Qi Exercise'.

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Book SynopsisThe olfactory journey described in this book introduces readers to the pleasures and benefits of educating and training the 'nose', our olfactory palate. Jennifer Peace Rhind explores the process of cultivating our sense of smell and demonstrates how the process itself can be therapeutic and enjoyable, as well as informative. She highlights the different skills involved, from olfactory vocabulary, awareness, and memory, through to discrimination and fragrance creation, and the activities that can help to acquire them, emphasizing the value of experiential learning. She describes the Japanese art of koh-do or the 'way of incense' and suggests ways of creating group events inspired by this. Based on her twenty five years' experience working with essential oils and aromatic plant extracts, she also leads the reader through a variety of scent families, with information on the botanical source, odour profiles, olfactory notes, and suggestions for comparison with other scents.This method of educating and training the 'nose' is fascinating, challenging and life-enhancing and will be of interest to anyone eager to develop their sense of smell, and of incalculable use to aromatherapy students and practitioners who must acquire these skills for their career.Trade ReviewListening to Scent is set to become the must-have reference book at a time when the sense of smell has only started being explored. Jennifer details a step-by-step approach of how one should train the 'olfactory memory' and presents a comprehensive description of the odorscape and the associated raw materials in a way that is accessible to all. Her description of the application of scents in Japanese culture and the natural and culinary worlds adds to the excitement of reading this beautifully written book on one of the most important senses in our lives! -- Isabelle Gellé, Perfumer and Founder and Principal of The Perfumery Art School, UKNatural perfume is the key for those who love fragrances but have not yet encountered the world of aromatherapy. Aromatherapy opens doors to enjoying the benefits of natural aromatic raw materials: essential oils. With this book Jennifer Rhind celebrates the joy of fragrances by composing a better understanding and use of natural perfume for both perfume addicts and aromatherapy lovers. Enjoy and “listen to scent”! -- Claudia De Vos, scent psychologist, the NetherlandsTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Part 1. Listening to Scent. 1.1. Introduction – why cultivate your sense of smell? 1.2. The language of scent. 1.3. Olfactory sensitivity and perception. 1.4. Discrimination. 1.5. Olfactory memory and the reasoning process. 1.6. The first steps. 1.7. How to conduct sensory exercises. 1.8. Odour families. 1.9. In the spirit of koh-do. 1.10. Reflections on the olfactory journey. Part 2. Olfactory profiles. 2.1. Balsamic family: Labdanum, Opopanax, Tolu balsam, Vanilla. 2.2. Woody family: Guaiacwood, Sandalwood, Virginian cedarwood. 2.3. Spicy family: Caraway seed, Carrot seed, Clove bud, Nutmeg. 2.4. Coniferous family: Scots pine, Siberian fir. 2.5. Herbaceous family: Clary sage, Laurel leaf, Lavender, Thyme. 2.6. Medicated family: Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Wintergreen. 2.7. Green family: Galbanum, Violet Leaf. 2.8. Agrestic family: Hay, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Tobacco leaf. 2.9. Floral family: Champaca, Frangipani, Genet, Jasmine, Linden blossom, Mimosa, Narcissus, Orange blossom, Osmanthus, Pink lotus, Rose, Ylang ylang. 2.10. Fruity family: Blackcurrant bud, Roman chamomile, Tagetes. 2.11. Citrus family: Bergamot, Cédrat, Mandarin. Part 3. An experiential programme of study. 3.1. Re-set your nose with scents in the natural world. 3.2. Stimulate your senses with an olfactory culinary experience. 3.3. Immerse yourself in the world of aromatic plant extracts. Appendix 1. Odour types and characteristics encountered in aromatic plant extracts. Appendix 2. Some notes on chemistry. Appendix 3. Building accords. Glossary. References. Bibliography for Odour Profiles. Further reading. Recommended suppliers of aromatic materials.

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Book SynopsisAcupuncture, Chinese herbs, qigong, tui na massage and diet therapy have been used by the Chinese for over 2000 years, and they are still the treatments of choice for millions of people throughout the East. Now, Westerners are becoming aware of the many benefits of these potent therapies and the popularity of Chinese medicine is spreading rapidly.Covering everything from the basic theory of Chinese medicine to how to find a practitioner, the book provides a definitive introductory guide to this ancient system. It includes explanations of each of the five therapies and their unique benefits as well as patients' first-hand experiences. With advice on choosing the right treatment, and comprehensive sections on useful addresses and further reading, the book provides everything readers need to know about Chinese medicine at an introductory level.A practical handbook that provides all of the essential information, this book is the perfect introduction for anyone who wants to find out more about Chinese medicine, whether as a treatment option or for general interest.Trade Review“As an introduction to Chinese Medicine and how it can help us, this book cannot be bettered. Angela Hicks writes with such clarity and lightness of touch that understanding the key aspects of Chinese Medicine and its therapies becomes an absolute pleasure. Her deep knowledge of the subject and a wealth of experience as a practitioner shine through the text, and her skilled use of patients' stories bring the information to life. The book is scholarly but very readable and comprehensive but clear and simple. If you are curious about Chinese Medicine, for whatever reason, this is the book for you.” -- Dr Charlotte Paterson, Honorary Research Fellow, School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol“This is the work of a clear mind. Informed by decades of experience and shining with a love of her subject, Angela Hicks has written the most lucid and accessible guide to Chinese medicine I have ever read. If you want to find out more about Chinese medicine but don't know where to start, start here.” -- Daverick Leggett, author of Recipes for Self HealingTable of ContentsAuthor's Note. Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. The Theory of Chinese Medicine: The Linking Thread. 2. How Disease Arises and the Art of Staying Healthy. 3. Putting It All Together: Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine. 4. Acupuncture Treatment: Balancing Your Qi. 5. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Remedies to Restore Your Qi. 6. Qigong Exercises: Transforming Your Qi. 7. Tui Na - Chinese Massage: Feeling Your Qi. 8. Chinese Dietetics: Nourishing Your Qi. 9. Which One Shall I Choose? The Right Treatment for Me. References. Further Reading. Useful Contacts. Index.

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