Complementary and alternative medicine Books

Book SynopsisIs it possible to take your health in your own hand without having to see a doctor? Common problems such as acne and pimples, color spots, swollen face, red veins in the eyes and on the face, and color changes in the face—what caused these things to happen? Facial diagnosis in traditional Chinese medicine can help you understand the various signals your body sends out regarding the state of your health. Facial diagnosis is an integral part of TCM’s diagnostic methods. TCM believes that all that exists on the inside of the body will ultimately reveal themselves on the outside. By observing changes occurring in the face, one can gain insight into the health status of the internal organs of the human body, thereby preventing some diseases from developing and improving one’s health as a result. Facial diagnostic method, as introduced in this book, is easy to learn and practice. Combined with pictures and texts, the book is accessible to the readers and suitable for daily home health care.Table of ContentsContents Introduction Chapter One Understanding Face Reading 1. Basic Concepts 2. Theoretical Foundation 3. Cautions Chapter Two Face Reading Methods 1. General Diagnosis of the Face 2. Diagnosis Through the Eyes 3. Diagnosis Through the Ears 4. Diagnosis Through the Nose 5. Diagnosis Through the Lips 6. DiagnosisThrough the Tongue 7. Diagnosis Through the Teeth Chapter Three Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Ailments 1. Common Cold 2. Chronic Bronchitis 3. Pharyngitis 4. Tonsillitis 5. Pulmonary Emphysema 6. Tuberculosis 7. Chronic Gastritis 8. Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers 9. Gastroptosis 10. Constipation 11. Enteritis 12. Fatty Liver 13. Chronic Hepatitis 14. Cholecystitis and Gallstones 15. Hyperthyroidism 16. Diabetes 17. Heart Disease 18. Hypertension 19. Hypotension 20. Dizziness 21. Insomnia 22. Tinnitus 23. Headache 24. Neurasthenia 25. Cerebral Arteriosclerosis 26. Cervical Spondylosis 27. Rheumatoid Arthritis 28. Lower Back Pain 29. Frozen Shoulder 30. Irregular Menstruation 31. Dysmenorrhea 32. Hyperplasia of the Breast 33. Uterine Fibroids 34. Ovarian Cysts 35. Infertility 36. Chronic Prostatitis 37. Erectile Dysfunction 38. Nocturnal Emissions Appendix Location of Acupoints

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Book SynopsisAnthroposophic nursing care connects the treatment of the body with the care of the patient's soul and spirit. Attention is paid to touch, using warmth, cold air and light to promote healing. While physical wellbeing is central to our modern society, our bodies actually receive little respect and attention, especially when we become ill and old. This book argues that nursing values need to be rediscovered which respect the individual, embrace illness as part of life, and allow time for healing. Anthroposophic Nursing Practice highlights a form of nursing which is both holistic and optimistic. This important book gathers together knowledge and perspectives from generations of nurses, including Anna Wilde, Bernhard Deckers and Heikie Schaumann.This comprehensive work will inevitably become the classic text on the important practice of anthroposophic nursing.Table of ContentsChapter 1: How Do You Learn Anthroposophic Nursing?Chapter 2: Observation as a Method of Self-development and a Therapeutic Element in Care and DestinyChapter 3: The Anthropological Foundations of Nursing Extended by AnthroposophyChapter 4: Illness and DestinyChapter 5: Nursing as a Path of DevelopmentChapter 6: Meditation in NursingChapter 7: The Concept of Nursing Gestures as a Model for Nursing CareChapter 8: RhythmChapter 9: The Human Warmth Organism and Its CareChapter 10: Variations on Whole-Body WashingChapter 11: Preventing Bedsores, Pneumonia, and Thrombosis in Seriously Ill PatientsChapter 12: Rhythmical Einreibung According to Wegman/HauschkaChapter 13: Compresses in Anthroposophically Extended Nursing CareChapter 14: Active Principles in External ApplicationsChapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Puerperium as Stages of Human BecomingChapter 16: Neonatal Nursing Care. Care Is Education—Education Is CareChapter 17: The Concept of Development as the Basis for Anthroposophically Extended Pediatric NursingChapter 18: Psychiatric NursingChapter 19: From the Question of Meaning in Cancer to the Cultivation of the SensesChapter 20: Anthroposophic Oncology NursingChapter 21: Geriatric Care as Care for Human BeingsChapter 22: Aspects of Caring for Elderly People who are Mentally Ill or ConfusedChapter 23: Caring for People with Dementia in Inpatient FacilitiesChapter 24: Palliative CareChapter 25: The Care and Accompaniment of the Dying and the Deceased

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Book SynopsisHomeopathy is over 200 years old and is still experiencing an uninterrupted influx of new practitioners and patients. Many patients and therapists swear by this "alternative healing method", which in some countries is even financed by health insurances. This seems completely incomprehensible to critics: For them it is clearly evident that homeopathy is hopelessly unscientific and has at best a placebo effect. The positions of supporters and opponents seem to be just as immutable as they are incompatible. This book answers some essential and fascinating questions: What remains of the founding ideas of homeopathy in 21st century medicine? Does it really work and, if so, how? Which of the original theories can we still apply today with a clear conscience and use for the benefit of patients and the healthcare system? Where does homeopathy have its limits and does it indeed need to be critically reconsidered and evaluated? The author has dealt with the points of criticism for years, but at the same time also takes seriously the wishes and concerns of patients who often feel insufficiently cared for by conventional medical practice. Against the background of her own personal history, her book attempts to bridge the gap between these two traditionally opposing camps.Trade Review“This is a very interesting book that would be appropriate for any healthcare provider who wants a better understanding of homeopathy. It does a very good job of explaining why homeopathic medications cannot be considered viable medical treatments on a physiological level, but how the ‘talk therapy’ aspects of homeopathy and the ability of homeopaths to see the whole picture of their patients' illnesses are aspects of care that are often missing in modern medicine.” (Elizabeth M Streit, Doody's Book Reviews, May 10, 2019)Table of ContentsPreface to the English Edition.- How and on what basis does homeopathy treat?.- Homeopathy- What are we talking about?.- Is homeopathy part of today's medicine?.- Why do patients turn to homeopathy?.- What remains of homeopathy in the 21st century?.- Here and Now.

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Book SynopsisThis brief explores the resurgence of the role of doulas in the child birthing process in Chinese clinical settings, as a lens to understand comparative pre- and post-natal care worldwide. The demand for doulas in China is increasing, and the rise in the use of doulas is thought to be due to increasing dissatisfaction with current institutional maternity health care. Attention is focused on Chinese women’s relationships with their bodies and on women’s experiences of choice, agency, and access to health and reproductive services as well as maternal health care information and support. Chapters present an overview of the current experience of pre- and post- natal care in China. In addition, chapters explore interview data on how Chinese doulas construct multiple identities, in terms of serving as lactation consultants, child care providers, and child care educators for women during pregnancy and childbirth. Maternal Healthcare and Doulas in China will be of interest to researchers in public health and health policy, particularly with an interest in maternal health or Asian studies, as well as, health practitioners, and clinicians who are interested in issues related to women, maternity, health care, childbirth, and feminist research in China. Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisThis book presents practical approaches for integrating mindfulness principles into daily life. It examines how to incorporate mindfulness principles into interventions across various fields and with different client populations. In addition, the volume describes how to teach clients to integrate mindfulness techniques into daily living – from general stress reduction and compassionate positive living to working with children with medical conditions or autism to mindful parenting and healthy marriages. The book explains key concepts clearly and succinctly and details practical daily approaches and use. Each chapter presents cutting-edge research that is integrated into effective, proven interventions that represent the gold standard of care and are simple and powerful to use, and concludes with recommendations on how each individual can create his or her own personalized mindfulness approach that matches his or her needs and situation. This book is a must have resource for clinicians, therapists, and health professionals as well as researchers, professors, and graduate students in clinical psychology, psychotherapy/counseling, psychiatry, social work, and developmental psychology.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction to Mindfulness.- Chapter 2. Mindfulness and Stress Reduction.- Chapter 3. Mindfulness and Positive Living.- Chapter 4. Mindfulness and Compassion.- Chapter 5. Mindfulness for Pediatric Health Conditions.- Chapter 6. Autism, Emotions, and Mindfulness.- Chapter 7. Mindful Parenting.- Chapter 8. Mindfulness Strategies to Improve Marriage.- Chapter 9. Strengthening Emotional and Physical Intimacy: Creating a Mindful Marriage.- Chapter 10. Mindful Counseling.- Chapter 11. Living Mindfully.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents practical approaches for integrating mindfulness principles into daily life. It examines how to incorporate mindfulness principles into interventions across various fields and with different client populations. In addition, the volume describes how to teach clients to integrate mindfulness techniques into daily living – from general stress reduction and compassionate positive living to working with children with medical conditions or autism to mindful parenting and healthy marriages. The book explains key concepts clearly and succinctly and details practical daily approaches and use. Each chapter presents cutting-edge research that is integrated into effective, proven interventions that represent the gold standard of care and are simple and powerful to use, and concludes with recommendations on how each individual can create his or her own personalized mindfulness approach that matches his or her needs and situation. This book is a must have resource for clinicians, therapists, and health professionals as well as researchers, professors, and graduate students in clinical psychology, psychotherapy/counseling, psychiatry, social work, and developmental psychology.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction to Mindfulness.- Chapter 2. Mindfulness and Stress Reduction.- Chapter 3. Mindfulness and Positive Living.- Chapter 4. Mindfulness and Compassion.- Chapter 5. Mindfulness for Pediatric Health Conditions.- Chapter 6. Autism, Emotions, and Mindfulness.- Chapter 7. Mindful Parenting.- Chapter 8. Mindfulness Strategies to Improve Marriage.- Chapter 9. Strengthening Emotional and Physical Intimacy: Creating a Mindful Marriage.- Chapter 10. Mindful Counseling.- Chapter 11. Living Mindfully.

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Book SynopsisThis book systematically introduces the Brain in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and its acupuncture treatments. It discusses the origin and development of the TCM Brain theory, and presents current research on brain and acupuncture, the unique brain related techniques such as scalp acupuncture and Dao-qi technique, the new developing acupuncture treatment methods for brain-related conditions, such as stroke, Parkinson’s, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, autism, cerebral palsy and depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder among others. This book is of interest to TCM and acupuncture practitioners in the West, as well as acupuncture researchers and lecturers. It gives a new understanding of the brain and treatments for brain-related conditions from a complementary medicine point of view.Table of ContentsPart One. Acupuncture for Brain, Introduction and Theory .- 1. Brain in original Traditional Chinese Medicine. - 2. Acupuncture and The Brain Current Understanding.- 3. Acupuncture Research and the Brain .- 4. Acupuncture Brain. physiology and Pathology.- 5. Scalp acupuncture.- 6. Dao qi acupuncture technique .- 7. Abdominal acupuncture .- 8. Other Commonly used acupuncture techniques for Brain conditions .- 9. Commonly used Herb formulas for Brain Conditions .- 10. The Chinese View—Preserving a Healthy Functioning Brain .- 11. Stroke .- 12. Parkinson’s disease .- 13. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.- 14. Multiple Sclerosis.- 15. Brain Injuries .- 16. Cerebral palsy and Brain retardation. .- 17. Other neurological conditions.- 18. Depression .- 19. Anxiety.- 20. Bipolar Disease .- 21. Autism .- 22. Other psychological conditions .- 23. Other brain related conditions .- Conclusion.- Appendix.- Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book systematically introduces the Brain in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and its acupuncture treatments. It discusses the origin and development of the TCM Brain theory, and presents current research on brain and acupuncture, the unique brain related techniques such as scalp acupuncture and Dao-qi technique, the new developing acupuncture treatment methods for brain-related conditions, such as stroke, Parkinson’s, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, autism, cerebral palsy and depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder among others. This book is of interest to TCM and acupuncture practitioners in the West, as well as acupuncture researchers and lecturers. It gives a new understanding of the brain and treatments for brain-related conditions from a complementary medicine point of view.Table of ContentsPart One. Acupuncture for Brain, Introduction and Theory .- 1. Brain in original Traditional Chinese Medicine. - 2. Acupuncture and The Brain Current Understanding.- 3. Acupuncture Research and the Brain .- 4. Acupuncture Brain. physiology and Pathology.- 5. Scalp acupuncture.- 6. Dao qi acupuncture technique .- 7. Abdominal acupuncture .- 8. Other Commonly used acupuncture techniques for Brain conditions .- 9. Commonly used Herb formulas for Brain Conditions .- 10. The Chinese View—Preserving a Healthy Functioning Brain .- 11. Stroke .- 12. Parkinson’s disease .- 13. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.- 14. Multiple Sclerosis.- 15. Brain Injuries .- 16. Cerebral palsy and Brain retardation. .- 17. Other neurological conditions.- 18. Depression .- 19. Anxiety.- 20. Bipolar Disease .- 21. Autism .- 22. Other psychological conditions .- 23. Other brain related conditions .- Conclusion.- Appendix.- Index.

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Book SynopsisThis practical and comprehensive title provides illuminating, evidence-based approaches in headache medicine for using traditional medical therapies in conjunction with alternative approaches to care. In all, the book details how multidisciplinary management and the combination of conventional and complementary medical services – integrative medicine – leads to superior patient outcomes: improved patient satisfaction, reduced stress, and more readily treatable, less serious illness. State-of-the-art and developed by experts in their fields, these 12 chapters present research and analysis of a wide range of non-pharmacologic interventions in headache care, seeking to inspire clinicians to formulate personalized headache treatment plans, and to work together by integrating their expertise in a multidisciplinary context to address patients’ unique conditions, needs, circumstances, and treatment.Chapter one provides an overview of integrative medicine and proposes a step-wise approach for incorporating integrative modalities into a headache practice. Chapter two focuses on the attention to be paid to relevant aspects of a patient’s medical history. The next four chapters discuss lifestyle factors that play a role in headache, including trigger identification, exercise, nutrition, and sleep. The scope of mind-body therapies such as acupuncture, yoga, and mindfulness is explored in chapter seven, and the psychology of pain is the subject of chapter eight. Chapter nine investigates the safety and efficacy of nutraceuticals, or pharmaceutical alternatives. The final three chapters review neuromodulation and interventional approaches to headache management. An invaluable and timely contribution to the clinical literature, Integrative Headache Medicine – An Evidence-Based Guide for Clinicians will be of great interest to neurologists, pain physicians, primary care clinicians, behavioral psychologists, psychiatrists, physical therapists, social workers, nutritionists and any other health professionals interested in delivering the highest quality care for headache patients. Table of ContentsWhat is Integrative Headache Medicine?.- Identifying and Treating Underlying Medical Illness.- Trigger Identification and Elimination.- A Prescription for Exercise.- Obesity, Weight loss, and Nutrition in Headache Disorders.- Headache and Sleep.- Mind-Body Therapies.- Psychology of Headaches.- Nutraceuticals.- Neuromodulation.- Interventional Treatment of Head and Neck Pain.- Surgical Interventions.

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Book SynopsisCancer victims are bombarded with misleading information about alternative medicine. Many such treatments try to sell false hope at inflated prices, and many promise a cure without side-effects. This book explains why alternative cancer cures are a fallacious concept. However, it also outlines the important role of alternative medicine in supporting cancer patients and improving their quality of life.Trade Review“This book presents a world of useful science-based information in a very accessible format.” (Harriet Hall, Science-Based Medicine, sciencebasedmedicine.org, September 28, 2021)Table of ContentsGeneral Topics.- Cancer Cures.- Supportive/Palliative Treatments.- Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisMedicinal flora plays an important role in health care systems across the world. Out of the half million flowering plants, around 50.000 species are valued for their therapeutic properties. During the last few decades, 20% of the world’s population used plants and/or their derived products as a source of medicine. WHO stated that 80% population around the globe, specifically the rural communities, depend on medicinal plants for their basic healthcare needs. To this end, plant-based phytochemicals are known to have hepato-protective, anti-carcinogenic, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant actions. This book is a guide to ~280 plant species of medicinal flora that demonstrates global relevance. Our goal is to share local knowledge about phytomedicines to a worldwide audience. It is an illustrated reference that documents and preserves the existing knowledge on these plant taxa, with a social and cultural (ethnobotanical) emphasis. This book also provides comprehensive and useful information about traditional uses of medicinal plants by the local communities for the treatment of various prevalent diseases. It contains comprehensive descriptions of each species including family, synonyms, English name, distribution, altitude, habitat, morphological description, life form, part used, mode of utilization, diseases category, recipes, other medicinal uses, phytochemical activity and toxicity.Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1: IntroductionCHAPTER 2: Medicinal Plant Used for HypertensionCHAPTER 3: Medicinal Plant Used for Gynecology DisordersCHAPTER 4: Medicinal Plant Used for ENT DisordersCHAPTER 5: Medicinal Plant Used for Skin DisordersCHAPTER 6: Medicinal Plant Used for Pediatrics or Children DisordersCHAPTER 7: Medicinal Plant Used for Musculoskeletal DisordersCHAPTER 8: Medicinal Plant Used for Glottis disorders

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Book SynopsisThis book offers precise and highly informative instructions for nurses and caregivers on how to select external applications for various indications and how to perform them on children. It also enables readers to gain a deeper understanding of the skin, its functions and the therapeutic potential of external applications. The sense of touch is the first sensation that develops in the body during embryonal development; therefore, it is essential for orientation in the world from the beginning of life. The skin is known as the body's protective mantle. It is the largest sensory organ of the human body and plays a key role in perception, social interaction and health. Touch and external applications to the skin can have a lasting effect on overall health and wellbeing and contribute to the healing of various conditions in children. Through the skin, children react sensitively to external influences like natural active ingredients and touch. These mechanisms are particularly relevant with regard to the deep relationship between the skin and the organism as a whole. External applications use these mechanisms to support the health and healing processes in children. The book is intended for healthcare professionals interested in complementing conventional pediatric care with external applications, especially in daily use by nurses and caregivers. Nurses will find guidance from complementary medicine and care to deal with various indications occurring in various pediatric fields like pediatric surgery, psychiatry, oncology, intensive care, neonatology and during the phases of child development. In addition to the detailed descriptions of the application techniques, it provides insights into the theory behind external applications and explains the mechanisms of action. Furthermore, it includes case studies, scientific data and personal reports from experts.Table of ContentsPrefaceContributor: Prof. Georg SeifertSynopsis: The preface explains the approach to creating the book in the context of integrative care projects in integrative medicine, mentioning the learnings and contributors. It provides an introduction into the topic of external applications from complementary medicine and introduces the purpose and the meaning of external applications for pediatrics in particular.1. Introduction: External applicationsContributor: Prof. Georg SeifertSynopsis: The introductory chapter explains an integrative medical understanding of health and disease, focusing on salutogenesis (becoming healthy) as opposed to pathogenesis. The chapter introduces external applications and explains for which indications and patients (emphasis on children, application possibilities for adults) the applications are suitable. It establishes why external applications are well suited to be used complementary to conventional therapies and where limits of the applications lie.The introduction also explains for which readership the book is intended and why nurses in particular can use the book in their daily work. It concludes with a guide through the book, which describes the overall and chapter structure.2. Factors of touch based external applicationsContributors: Inga Mühlenpfordt & Michaela Strümper-BrixSynopsis: The chapter will introduce and explain the framing factors of external applications in a transparent way. Subsections will focus on the scientific backgrounds regarding the topics of touch and bonding and its meaning for health development, warmth, time and rhythm as well as the involvement of the parents and relatives into the procedure. Special emphasis will be received as well by nursing perspectives on touch and external applications and the advantages for using them daily nursing work.2.1 Touch and Bonding2.2 Warmth2.3 Time and Rhythm2.4 Involvement of Parents2.5 Nursing perspectives and advantages in daily nursing work3. The skinContributors: Prof. Georg Seifert & Inga MühlenpfordtSynopsis: The chapter will introduce theoretical background about skin physiology, including anatomical and developmental aspects. It deals with the development of touch impressions prenatal and in children. Physiological and psychological functions of the skin will be addressed as well as the meaning of the skin for the whole body system according to complementary medical theory. The chapter is supplemented by figures that illustrate the skin and as well as its functions.3.1 Physiology of the skin3.2 Development of the sense of touch in children3.3 Skin/Touch functions3.4 Meaning of the skin for the whole system4. Therapeutic effects and relations of external applicationsContributor: Dr. Mathias BertramSynopsis: The author will give an introduction into the therapeutic use of external applications, talking about possible therapeutic effects and explanations for effect relations. In this chapter, the aim is to discuss some exemplary concepts by means of which the effectiveness of integrative therapies can be rationally developed. In particular, the chapter will discuss the efficacy of Integrative Therapies in determining the therapeutic benefit for a particular person in his or her particular life and disease situation.5. Techniques of external applicationsContributors: Inga Mühlenpfordt & Gisela BlaserSynopsis: This chapter lists and describes the different types of applications such as rhythmic embrocation in different areas on the body, compresses, baths etc. The chapter also provides descriptions of the substances used in external applications and explains their effects on the human body. It is supplemented by illustrations that help readers understand and imitate the techniques.6. Instructions for external applicationsContributors: Inga Mühlenpfordt & Gisela BlaserSynopsis: This chapter builds the main part of the book. It provides detailed instructions for applications grouped by indications. It systematically describes possible applications for each indication, using the same guiding frame for all descriptions and taking into account the goal of the application, e.g. calming or activating. Each subchapter on an indication group will include a section dedicated to the different the diseases managed by these treatments/applications.6.1 Acute symptoms / injuries / shock6.2 Allergies6.3 Common cold indications6.4 Digestion / Stomach indications6.5 Infantile diseases6.6 Oncological / Chemotherapy induced indications6.7 Pain indications6.8 Palliative indications6.9 Psychiatric indications6.10 Sleep indications6.11 Skin diseases6.12 Tension / stress / relaxation7. SubstancesContributor: Inga MühlenpfordtSynopsis: Introduction and brief explanation of ingredients and substances used for external applications. Subchapters will look into the basic substances and herbal/natural active ingredients.7.1 Basic Oils7.2 Herbal Substances8. RegisterContributor: Inga MühlenpfordtSynopsis: A listing of all applications, techniques, substances and indications, sorted by alphabet..

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Book SynopsisThis book suggests a radical departure in approaching the mind-body problem. Instead of trying to causally relate subjective experience to the functioning of the body, it begins with the notion of the psychosomatic unity of the individual and looks for its conditions of possibility. This text shows that what makes this unity possible is the generalized entanglement relation that connects a person's subjective experience with its body functioning in a specific way.In addition to providing a significant contribution to the long-standing philosophical debate about the nature of the mind-body connection, this change of perspective based on the concept of generalized entanglement allows for exploring a holistic approach to health. It can for example explain the existence of body memory and leads to a better understanding of the genesis and evolution of internal diseases, allowing for the development of mind-body therapies. This volume also provides new insights into mental disorders and sets the theoretical basis of self-healing methods appealing to students, researchers and professionals in the fields.Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1. Mind-body connection and causation1.1. About psychophysical correlations 1.2. Which concept of “causation” are we referring to?1.3. Dualism and causal efficacy• Dualism of substances: elusive psychophysical “interactions”• Non-reductive physicalism: logical inconsistency of psychophysical causation1.4. The hopeless attempts to build a concept of mental causation• Woodward’s interventionist account of causation and mental causation• The counterfactual account of causation and mental causation1.5. Reductionist PhysicalismChapter 2. Exploring neutral monism philosophy 2.1. Spinoza’s psychophysical parallelism 2.2. Neutral monism and individual experience2.3. Jung and Pauli: Unus Mundus and archetypes2.4. Quantum-like Neutral Monism• Bohm and Hiley: the implicate order theory• Atmanspacher and Primas: symmetry breaking and co-emergence of the psychic and physical aspects of the psychophysical unity• Time entanglement of mind and matter? Chapter 3. Mind-body entanglement3.1. The psychosomatic unity of the individual3.2. Mind-Body interdependence: the case of emotions3.3. Specificity (or meaningfulness) of the psychophysical correlations3.4. Mind-body entanglement and psychosomatic unity• Which systemic approach for dealing with the mind-body interdependence? • Mind-body entanglement, condition of possibility of the psychosomatic unityChapter 4. A quantum-like representation of the psychosomatic unity4.1. Quantum-like representation of psychosomatic states4.2. Complementarity in quantum physics and beyond4.3. Quantum-like representation of mind-body entanglement4.4. An experimental test of mind-body entanglement Chapter 5. Mind-body entanglement and healing5.1. From biomedicine to the holistic mind-body approach to illness5.2. Body memory, internal diseases and complementary medicines5.3. Self-healing technics: placebo “effect”, biofeedback and mental imagery, meditation5.4. Psychiatric disorders5.5. Distant healingConclusionAppendix 1: About the mathematical formalism of quantum theoryAppendix 2: Complementarity of anger and disgustAppendix 3: Complementarity of systolic pressure and stroke volumeAppendix 4: Joint measurement of emotional and cardiovascular observablesAppendix 5: A quantum-like model of bipolar disorder

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Book SynopsisAlternative medicine (AM) is popular; about 40% of the US general population have used alternative treatment in the past year, and in Germany this figure is around 70%. The global market is expected to reach nearly US $ 200 billion by 2025, with most of these funds coming directly out of consumers’ pockets. Consumers are bombarded with misleading and false information on AM and therefore prone to making wrong, unwise, or dangerous therapeutic decisions, endangering their health and wasting their money. This book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of AM. This second edition includes over 50 additional treatments as well as updates on many others. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Why Evidence.- The Attractiveness of Alternative Medicine.- The Unattractiveness of Alternative Medicine.- Ethical Problems in Alternative Medicine.- Other Issues.- Diagnostic Techniques.- Medicines and Oral Treatments.- Physical Therapies.- Other Therapies.- Umbrella Terms.

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Book SynopsisThis handbook examines contemporary issues in self-compassion science and practice. It describes advances in the conceptualization and measurement of self-compassion as well as current evidence from cross-sectional and experimental research. The volume addresses the foundational issues of self-compassion, including its relationship to self-esteem and mindfulness. In addition, it considers the developmental origins of self-compassion and its relevance across the life course, including among adolescents and older adults. The handbook explores the role of self-compassion in promoting well-being and resilience and addresses new frontiers in self-compassion research, such as the neural underpinnings and psychophysiology of compassionate self-regulationKey areas of coverage include: The meaning of self-compassion for gender and sexuality minority groups. The cultivation of self-compassion among young people. The use of interventions to promote self-compassion. The role of compassion-based interventions in clinical contexts. Important insights for using self-compassion-based interventions in practice. The Handbook of Self Compassion is a must-have resource for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as clinicians, therapists, and other practitioners in psychology, complementary and alternative medicine, and social work as well as all interrelated research disciplines and clinical practices.Table of Contents​Section 1. Foundational Issues of Self-Compassion.- Chapter 1. The Theory and Study of Self-Compassion.- Chapter 2. Self-Compassion as an Alternative to Self-Esteem.- Chapter 3. Self-Compassion and Mindfulness.- Chapter 4. Self-Compassion as an Evolved Social Mentality.- Section 2. Self-Compassion Across the Lifespan.- Chapter 5. The Origins of Self-Compassion.- Chapter 6. Self-Compassion During Childhood and Adolescence.- Chapter 7. Self-Compassion and Positive Aging.- Section 3. Contextual Issues and Self-Compassion.- Chapter 8. Culture and Self-Compassion.- Chapter 9. Gender and Self-Compassion.- Chapter 10. Self-Compassion and LGBTQI Populations.- Section 4. Self-Compassion and Well-Being.- Chapter 11. The ABCs of Self-Compassion.- Chapter 12. Self-Compassion and Chronic Pain.- Chapter 13. Self-Compassion and Resilience.- Chapter 14. Self-Compassion and Body Image.- Chapter 15. Self-Compassion in Positive Psychology.- Section 5. Self-Compassion and Motivation.- Chapter 16. Self-Compassion and Motivation.- Chapter 17. Academic Motivation, Resourcefulness, and Self-Regulation: The Role of Self-Compassion.- Chapter 18. Self-Compassion and Professional Athletes.- Section 6. Self-Compassion in Relationships.- Chapter 19. Self-Compassion for Caregivers.- Chapter 20. Self-Compassion and Interpersonal Concerns.- Chapter 21. Self-Compassion and Parenting.- Section 7. The Physiological and Health Correlates of Self-Compassion.- Chapter 22. The Neuroscience of Self-Compassion.- Chapter 23. The Psychophysiology of Self-Compassion.- Chapter 24. Self-Compassion and Health.- Chapter 25. Self-Compassion and Chronic Illness.- Section 8. Self-Compassion in Clinical Contexts.- Chapter 26. Self-Compassion and Eating Disorders.- Chapter 27. Self-Compassion, Depression and anxiety.- Chapter 28. Self-Compassion and Maladaptive Perfectionism.- Chapter 29. Self-Compassion and Trauma.- Chapter 30. Self-Compassion, Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and Suicidal Ideation.- Chapter 31. Self-Compassion in Therapy.- Section 9. Cultivating Self-Compassion.- Chapter 32. The Mindful Self-Compassion Program.- Chapter 33. Compassion-Focused Therapy.- Chapter 34. Digital Health and Virtual Reality: New Directions in Self-Compassion Intervention Research.- Chapter 35. Underpinnings and Outcomes of Different Training Programs Impacting Self-Compassion: A House with Many Doors.

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Book SynopsisPlants produce secondary metabolites that humans harness for their own benefit. About half of drugs currently in clinical use are based on these chemicals found in nature. Chemistry of Natural Products covers secondary metabolites present in medicinal plants and their biosynthesis, biological activities, and isolation and separation techniques. This book is ideal for researchers in the areas of biochemistry, medicine, and pharmacology.

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Book SynopsisIntegrate Chinese tongue diagnosis into daily practice with this user-friendly Second Edition In this fully up-to-date Second Edition, experts in Chinese medicine explain how traditional Chinese tongue diagnosis can be used in daily practice to complement conventional Western methods. The guide begins with a brief introduction to the history, anatomy, physiology, and methodology of tongue diagnosis followed by basic techniques and systematic procedures for identifying the manifold individual characteristics of the tongue's shape and its many modifications. Full-color photographs of tongues then demonstrate a variety of clinical scenarios to help readers develop a holistic approach to diagnosis. Features An in-depth review of the tongue's most important anatomic and physiologic features, including the lingual papillae, the tongue muscles, arterial supply, and much more More than 180 full-color illustrations and high-quality clinical photographs of Western tongues enhance the text Treatment suggestions for using acupuncture, herbs, and nutrition accompany each clinical image Medical assessment of 28 case histories with real-life photographs from the authors' practice The Second Edition of Pocket Atlas of Tongue Diagnosis is an essential resource for every practitioner or student of Chinese medicine, acupuncture, or complementary medicine.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Introduction and Preliminary Remarks Foundations 2 History and Scientific Foundations of Tongue Diagnosis Methodology of Tongue Diagnosis 3 The Technique of Tongue Diagnosis 4 Systematic Procedure of Tongue Diagnosis Clinical Part 5 Clinical Applications 6 Typical Topographic Changes of the Tongue in Relationship to Syndrome Differentiation (Bian Zheng) 7 Assessment of the Course of a Disease by Application of Tongue Diagnosis 8 Tongue Differentiation in Headache Patients Appendix Selected Biographical References Figure Sources Food Groups Accordign to the Five Elements The Groups of Chinese Materia Medica List of Chinese Materia Medica Alphabetical List of the Chinese Materia Medica

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Book SynopsisAnatomical Structures by each Acupuncture Point Have you ever wondered about the anatomic structures that are affected locally when you insert a needle in a specific acupuncture point? Have you ever worried, for example, how close you get to the radial artery when needling LU-9 tai yuan? This lavishly illustrated anatomic atlas of 414 pages by the Italian doctors Quirico and Pedrali provides the reader with concrete answers and reassurance on a wide range of questions pertaining to anatomy in acupuncture practice. The first section offers a concise review of all major acupuncture points, presenting their clinical applications in table format. This is followed by a second section of more than 200 full-color illustrations. Cross-sections depict concrete anatomic structures in the vicinity of each acupuncture point, illustrating skin, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and bones. Lastly, additional information on auricular and scalp acupuncture points, Chinese therapeutic techniques other than acupuncture, and reflexology plates round out the information provided in the two main sections of the book. Deepen your understanding of acupuncture and increase the efficacy of your practice by perfecting your understanding of the location, needling methods, attaining de qi, anatomic relations, and key clinical indications for each acupuncture point, all in one conveniently referenced location! For detailed clinical information and comparisons between Western and TCM indications of specific acupuncture points, this atlas can be paired with Volume 2, which provides in-depth descriptions of over 400 acupuncture points.Table of ContentsSection 1 General Part Chapter 1 General Tables Chapter 2 The Unit of Proportional Measurement: The "Cun" Chapter 3 The 12 Regular Channels Chapter 4 The Eight Extra Channels Chapter 5 The Extra Points Section 2 Analytical Section Chapter 6 Head and Neck Chapter 7 Trunk Chapter 8 Upper Limbs Chapter 9 Lower Limbs Section 3 Other Channels and Collateral Channels Chapter 10 The Six Great Channels Chapter 11 The 12 Channel Sinews Chapter 12 The Six Pairs of Divergent Channels Chapter 13 The 15 Collateral Channels Chapter 14 The 12 Cutaneous Channels Section 4 Appendix Chapter 15 Auricular Acupuncture Chapter 16 Reflex Therapies: Neurophysiologic Basics Bibliography/Further Reading Control Points of Acupuncture Channels Graphic Representation of Acupuncture Points Alphabetical Index of Acupuncture Points General Index

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Book SynopsisSuperbly illustrated, one-volume source on all aspects of Chinese medicine Award Winner! Pocket Atlas of Chinese Medicine has won first prize at the Association of American Publishers' PROSE Awards and been recognized as the best nursing and allied health text published in 2009. A traditional medicine with up-to-date applications, Chinese Medicine is gaining steady acceptance throughout the world. In this exquisitely illustrated Pocket Atlas of Chinese Medicine, written by a renowned team of international experts, readers will find a concise yet comprehensive synopsis of the entire field. From the clinical practice of acupuncture and moxibustion to Chinese herbal medicine and nutrition therapy, Tai Ji, Qi Gong, and Tuina, the book offers a deep understanding of the underlying theory, characteristics, and fundamental concepts of Chinese Medicine, as well as its philosophical and cultural basis. For those needing a single volume overview of this broad and multi-faceted field, this book is unrivalled. Highlights: Full coverage of the basic tenets of Chinese Medicine, from its historical roots to modern scientific research, methods, and findings Informative chapter on diagnosis in Chinese Medicine Practical discussion of Chinese herbs and their usage, including formulas for various common ailments Insights from leading specialists on their respective disciplines Proven pocket atlas format, with double-page spreads and juxtaposition of text and related photographs, drawings, and charts for easy comprehension More than 150 beautifully detailed, full-color illustrations demonstrating key models Pocket Atlas of Chinese Medicine is a must-have resource for students and practitioners of Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and complementary medicine, including medical doctors in acupunTrade Review[Recommended] for students in Chines medicine, especially during their first year of university study. A user-friendly desktop reference [that] will raise interest in Chinese medicine to a higher levelSuitable for any healthcare professionals willing to understand more in Chinese medicine. - Pharmaceutical Press Pocket Atlas of Chinese Medicine offers so much more and is so much more clearly, articulately and professionally presented that it can, and should, replace the earlier best-selling The Web That Has No Weaver. --Blue Poppy Enterprises March 2011Pocket Atlas of Chinese Medicine has taken the subject to a whole new level in terms of clarity, scholarship, and design...it features a beautiful design with lots of great color photographs. In all aspects, this book has pioneered new ground in terms of an introductory textbook...[the authors] have preserved the technical accuracy of the material while still making the subject accessible to readers that are new to Chinese medicine...provides an essential introduction to all the main branches of Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, tui na, qi gong, and dietary therapy, and it does an excellent job illustrating the rich history and cultural factors that surround Chinese medicine...Gaining a solid foundation at the beginning is essential for a lifetime of learning, and this text has the potential to be a true cornerstone to build upon...every student should get this book within their first year of study.--Blue Poppy Blog (a discussion of all things TCM)A succinct reference to the history, theory, and practice of traditional Chinese medicine is presented in the standard pocket-atlas format of informative text pages coupled with illustrations. Specialists who teach, study and practice on three continents contribute, demonstrating the internal consistency of modern professional Chinese medicine and its distribution throughout the world.--SciTech Book NewsA succinct reference to the history, theory, and practice of traditional Chinese medicine is presented in the standard pocket-atlas format of informative text pages complemented with illustrations.--www.booknews.comTable of Contents1 History 2 Fundamental Theory of Chinese Medicine 3 Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine 4 Acupuncture 5 Tui Na 6 Traditional Chinese Pharmacotherapy 7 Chinese Dietetics 8 Qi Gong 9 Tai Ji Quan 10 Acupuncture Research: An Overview

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Book SynopsisHealth Through Inner Body Cleansing: The Famous F. X. Mayr Intestinal Therapy from Europe The Mayr program, developed by the Austrian physician Dr. Franz Xaver Mayr (1875-1965), is an intensive regime lasting several weeks. It includes therapeutic fasts to rest the digestive tract, and it features a special diet to train proper mastication. This diet program is complemented with abdominal massage, hydrotherapy, and exercise. By following the F. X. Mayr method, patients can rejuvenate their dietary system and eliminate a whole host of ailments-from aches and pains, to depression, fatigue, and serious cardiac disorders. At the same time, they can reduce weight, improve their skin, and boost their sense of well-being. The author Dr. Erich Rauch was a personal student of Dr. F. X. Mayr. Over decades he supervised more than 40,000 Mayr therapies. For the practitioner as well as the patient in the clinic, his in-depth guide is the leading authority on the F. X. Mayr method. As a companion book it provides effective support for each stage of this successful therapy.Table of Contents1 Illness and Health—A New View 2 Recovery by the Mayr Plan 3 Better Nutrition and a Healthier Way of Life 4 Appendix

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Book SynopsisProfit from a wealth of experience in interactions with your patients! The Patient-Practitioner Relationship in Acupuncture is written for acupuncturists and practitioners in the fields of alternative medicine searching for: effective ways of connecting better with their patients in all their diversity, and the skills necessary to guide patients through emotional, psychological, and spiritual difficulties as part of the healing process. Dr. Hammer bases his work on the universally accepted and fundamental role the therapeutic relationship plays in the practitioner's ability to heal and his lifelong observation that both the patient and the practitioner benefit from this vital relationship. Drawing from his long and extensive personal and professional experiences and writing in an easily understandable and at times anecdotal style, the author avoids psychological jargon as much as possible. The material is presented independent to pathology and is organized into two parts: The first part outlines the basic tenets of the therapeutic relationship, and the second, main part presents individual, issue-oriented chapters addressing the varied life situations, personalities, and emotional reactions with which the acupuncturist or practitioner is confronted in everyday practice. Let this handy reference become your constant and reliable companion on your path to: enhancing your propensity and innate talents to heal, improving your therapeutic skills within the scope of your practice, and gaining confidence in your interactions with your patients. Trade ReviewClear, elegant and succinct...beautifully written...case study exmaples are insightful...written by a practitioner with enormous clinical experience whose dual training as a psychiatrist-psychoanalyst and Chinese medicine practitioner reveals his respect for both traditions...a very good introduction.--European Journal of Oriental MedicineBeautifully written...provides essential information to TCM practitioners about the therapeutic relationship...also a practice management guide book...synthesizes the best of Western and Eastern psychospiritual practices in a professional manner.--Doody's ReviewTable of ContentsSection I 1 Basic Conditions or Tenets—An Overview 2 Conditions for Healing, Growth, and Change 3 The Practitioner's Role 4 Issues Relevant to Any Therapeutic Relationship 5 Conclusion Section II Questions and Answers Epilogue

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Book SynopsisGain a solid understanding of how to treat infertility with Chinese medicine Written by experts in Chinese medicine, this textbook provides a comprehensive overview of Chinese medicine therapies for fertility disorders. It opens by reviewing the basics of current Western reproductive medicine in terms of diagnosis, treatment options, and possible risks. The book then introduces the reader to traditional Chinese fertility treatments, providing information about how they complement Western reproductive medicine. The authors describe in detail the different treatment methods, ranging from qi gong and tui na to moxibustion and acupuncture to Chinese dietetics and medicinal therapy. The main section of the book provides in-depth discussion of specific fertility disorders and their management, including menstrual disorders, early menopause, sexual disorders, male infertility, endometriosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome. It closes with a section on patient support, addressing issues such as the mind-body relationship and the impact of stress. Key features: Case studies with real-life examples of specific treatment approaches Information on both Chinese and Western therapies. Perspectives from numerous Chinese medicine specialists. Extensive quotations from classical texts in translation. Historical, cultural, and social perspectives on the issue of fertility in Chinese culture, modern and ancient Chinese Medicine in Fertility Disorders is an invaluable resource for practitioners in complementary medicine, including acupuncturists and Chinese herbalists who wish to include fertility treatment in their practice, and a useful reference for all physicians who seek to expand their perspective on managing fertility issues.Trade ReviewSituate[s] fertility treatment in sociocultural and ethical contexts [and] treatments with acupuncture, herbal formulas, dietetics, qi gong, massage and patient support in case studies. -- booknews.comthe combination of using both TCM and five phases will help practitioners of different methodsassist patients... this book belongs on the bookshelf of anyChinese medicine practitioner who works with fertility patients American Acupuncturist December 2010Table of Contents1 Introduction 1 Fertility Treatment—Its Social and Cultural Context 2 Ethics 3 Guanyin—Goddess of Fertility 4 The Wish for Sons—Woman and Family in Imperial China—Qiu Zi 5 Advice on Successful Sexual Intercourse from the Medical Classics 2 Fertility Treatment and Pregnancy—Reproductive Medicine and TCM in Meaningful Cooperation 6 Fertility Treatment and Pregnancy—Reproductive Medicine and TCM in Meaningful Cooperation 3 Fertility Treatment and Pregnancy—Foundations of TCM 7 Physiology and Pathology of Fertility and Reproduction from the TCM Perspective 8 Worth a Thousand in Gold—The Quest for Perfect Children in Early China 4 Options and Methods in Fertility Treatment 9 Qi Gong 10 Tui Na Therapy 11 Moxibustion 12 Acupuncture 13 Chinese Dietetics 14 Chinese Medicinal Therapy in Threatened or Recurrent Miscarriage and in Pregnancy 15 Formula Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang—Decoction for Treating Infertility 5 Fertility Disorders and Treatment Concepts 16 Menstrual Disorders—Yue Jing Bing 17 Early Menopause 18 Infertility and Sexual Disorders 19 The Treatment of Male Infertility with TCM 20 Endometriosis—Nei Ji 21 PCO Syndrome and Fertility 22 Supplementary Chinese Medicinal Therapy in IVF/ET Treatments 6 Patient Support 23 Inviting the "Heavenly Spark"—Shen in the Support of Couples in Fertility Treatment 24 Stress and Infertility 25 Supporting the Couple in Successful and Failed Fertility Treatment 7 Appendix

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Book SynopsisA treasure trove of information for practitioners of Chinese medicine, this book gathers the herbal formulas of master practitioner Dr. John H. F. Shen for the first time. Not only does it incorporate the experience of Dr. Leon Hammer, who studied directly with Dr. Shen for nearly three decades, but it also presents the stimulus, rationale, and thinking behind many of the formulas. The result is a unique compendium of diseases spanning infancy to old age, with expert analysis and commentary by the authors, and the clinically tested herbal formulas used to treat each condition. Special Features Logically organized in two sections: the first by standard medical systems ranging from cardiovascular to respiratory; and the second by life cycle progression and developmental milestones Offers valuable insights on the etiology, symptoms, pathogenesis, and clinical signs of each disease Combines pulse diagnosis with herbal medicine for superior therapeutic outcomes Builds on the prominent Ding-Menghe lineage in Chinese medicine, dating back to the early 1600s Offering a window into the mind and practice of one of the greatest innovators in Chinese medicine, and integrating the knowledge and expertise of two foremost modern practitioners, this book is the only complete source available on Dr. Shens herbal heritage. It is essential reading for all Chinese medicine practitioners, herbalists, and other medical professionals prescribing herbs.

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