Complementary and alternative medicine Books

Book SynopsisThe use of different foods, herbs, and spices to treat or prevent disease has been recorded for thousands of years. Egyptian papyrus, hieroglyphics and ancient texts from the Middle East have described the cultivation and preparations of herbs and botanicals to cure the sick. There are even older records from China and India. Some ancient scripts describe the use of medicinal plants which have never been seen within European cultures. Indeed, all ancient civilizations have pictorial records of different foods, herbs, and spices being used for medical purposes. However, there are fundamental issues pertaining to the scientific evidence for the use of these agents or their extracts in modern medicine. There have been considerable advances in scientific techniques over the last few decades. These have been used to examine the composition and applications of traditional cures. Modern science has also seen the investigation of herbs, spices and botanicals beyond their traditional usage. For example, plants which have been used for âœdigestionâ or âœmedical illsâ since time immemorial are now being investigated for anti-cancer properties or their toxicity, using high throughput screening. Techniques also include molecular biology, cellular biochemistry, physiology, endocrinology and even medical imaging. However, much of the material relating to the scientific basis or applications of traditional foods, herbs, spices and botanicals is scattered among various sources. The widespread applicability of foods or botanicals are rarely described and cautionary notes on toxicity are often ignored. These issues are explored in Ancient and Traditional Foods, Plants, Herbs and Spices used in Cardiovascular Health and Disease.Features: Investigates alternative healthcare paradigms that use traditional dietary foods, plant-derived materials, and extracts to treat cardiovascular diseases Provides information on diets, specific agents, and extracts Many chapters focus on plant-derived material, providing a historical background, uses, toxicity and cautionary notes and summary points With contributions from leading international experts, this book is useful for cardiologists, nutritionists, physicians, healthcare workers, food scientists and those working in the food industry, pharmacologists, and research scientists.

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Book SynopsisCan you overcome lung cancer without harsh chemicals, surgery and debilitation? Are alternative interventions effective? Why do conventional physicians not use them? Can you prevent cancer recurrences and live into old age without chronic diseases and prescribed medications? This book answers these and other questions. This is one of the most comprehensive books available on alternative treatments for lung cancer. It explains the treatments used successfully by a health professional/cancer survivor of 36 years and by some of the leading medical and health practitioners currently in the field. G. Edward Griffin, Author of World Without Cancer, The Politics of Cancer Therapy, and other books and films. Recipient of the Telly Award for Excellence in Television Production. President of American Media.Trade ReviewThis is one of the most comprehensive books available on alternative treatments for lung cancer. It explains the treatments used successfully by a health professional/cancer survivor of 36 years and by some of the leading medical and health practitioners currently in the field. It will be useful, not just for the lay reader, but also for therapists and others with a scientific background. --G. Edward Griffin, Author of World Without Cancer, The Politics of Cancer Therapy, and other books and films. Recipient of the Telly Award for Excellence in Television Production. President of American Media. If you are ever diagnosed with advanced cancer, the odds are very good that your oncologist will tell you that unless you immediately consent to chemotherapy you are going to die. This is a lie! I know, I have been treating conventional chemotherapy failures for years. Other than for leukemia or lymphoma, conventional chemotherapy is almost always a death sentence. There are so many more effective ways to treat advanced cancer, and Dr. Carl Helvie's book, You Can Beat Lung Cancer: Using Alternative/Integrative Interventions, describes some of the most effective. In addition, his book is packed with references and information sources that will help anyone fighting cancer learn more about how to go about it successfully. --Frank Shallenberger, MD, HMD, ABAAM, Medical Director, The Nevada Center of Alternative Medicine, Editor: Real Cures Newsletter and Author This is a valuable piece of writing, to give people hope that there are other ways back to health from cancer, than the 'slash, burn and poison' offered by conventional oncology. --Robert A. Eslinger, D.O., H.M.D. | Medical Director, Reno Integrative Medical Center

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Book SynopsisThe CAM coach brings together the writing partnership of Mark Shields and Simon Martin. Mark is a Nationally renowned NLP coach and Trainer and Simon a veteran natural health journalist and editor of CAM, the monthly magazine for practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine. Between them they have come up with a host of proven secrets, strategies and evidenced techniques of how to successfully set up and run a Complementary Health Practice. The CAM coach is based upon Mark Shields Coaching for Practitioners Series in CAM magazine which has been proven to help,coach, inspire and motivate many practitioners over the years This together with expert contributions from industry leading experts such as Mike Ash, Jayney Goddard, Anthony Haynes and Kate Neil makes the CAM Coach a unique and valuable resource for anyone looking to work successfully in the Complementary and Alternative Medicine industry.

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Book SynopsisKampo, a traditional Japanese medical system derived from Classical Chinese Medicine and comprising unique diagnostic methods, herbal formulas and therapeutic approaches, is made accessible to English-speaking practitioners through this definitive translation of Dr Keisetsu Otsuka's classic work. This clinical handbook summarizes diagnostic theory and methodology then leads onto a section including 80 principal formulas followed by a therapeutic section organised according to allopathic definitions of disease. It follows a systems approach in internal medicine beginning with respiratory and cardiovascular disorders, moving through a comprehensive analysis of all the body systems. Essential clinical information on how differential diagnosis and formula selection is achieved is outlined within the Kampo tradition. A comprehensive index of 120 major herbal formulas and 180 individual herbal ingredients is included, as is the translators' original Glossary of terms designed to clarify concepts of health and disease unique to Kampo and Japanese culture.The translators have taken care to retain Dr Otsuka's own thoughts and opinions on how to study Kampo, as well as demonstrative case studies from his own files, making this a direct source of his wisdom and teachings. Also including an overview of Kampo in the current age and guidance on integrating it into modern practice, this is an essential resource for anyone practicing or studying in this tradition.

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Book SynopsisThis is the first botanically authoritative and practical illustrated identification guide to Chinese medicinal plants and drugs and their substitutes. It offers authoritative guidance on the identification of the herbal drugs themselves, and the plants from which they are sourced. Over the past 15 years, the authors have been collecting plant specimens throughout China, using verified species to create typical TCM reference drugs, prepared according to traditional methods. The herbal drugs included in this book are officially recognised from the Chinese materia medica (as defined in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia) and their selection has been based on those popular in international trade, as well as those recognised by the European Herbal and Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association, and those that are easily confused, substituted or adulterated with other plants.Trade ReviewIt is well known (if often greatly exaggerated by the media) that the identity of medicinal plants in commerce is sometimes questionable, due to a combination of deliberate adulteration, accidental substitution, and traditional practices that permit multiple, occasionally unrelated species to be used interchangeably. Though many elaborate laboratory methods of authenticating botanicals have been developed, morphological identification remains not only the most accessible and affordable method, but the most rigorous in cases where sufficiently intact and complete material is sold. A variety of works are available to assist in the authentication of botanicals popular in the West, but the best books on Chinese herbs, the basis of an increasingly well-researched and globally exported health care modality, are in Chinese and largely inaccessible to Westerners. This book fills in that gap with a top-quality, beautifully illustrated and exhaustively researched reference work. Each of the included species receives at least a twopage spread, commonly four pages or occasionally more. Treatments include notes on taxonomy, botanical description, natural range and sourcing, Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and Western indications, description of the macromorphology of the crude drug, notes on processing methods, Chinese common names and their translation, notes on known safety issues, allowable and unofficial substitutes, and photos of living plants and crude drugs. The authors conducted field expeditions in 21 Chinese provinces to collect vouchered material and take photos of live plants. Most photos are of very good quality, and descriptions are clearly written. As examples, the treatment for Shan Yao (Dioscorea polystachya rhizome) includes four pictures of the live plant, one of an herbarium specimen, one of baskets of rhizome pieces, two of variously treated whole rhizomes, and three of sliced rhizomes subjected to different types of processing. Thetreatment for Yin Chen (Artemisia scoparia herb) includes three photos of the live plant and five at various magnifications of two different named types of dried material collected at different growth stages, five photos of the second allowable pharmacopoeial species (Artemisia capillaris), five photos of the unofficial substitute Origanum vulgare (confused due to the name Tu Yin Chen), and a text box with the Latin and Chinese names and key morphological distinctions of four unofficial Artemisia species reported in the TCM literature as substitutes. Comparable thoroughness is typical throughout. Though of course it is not possible for any single volume to include all TCM herbs, this work includes enough, as treated species or as substitutes, to cover most of those that will be frequently encountered. Multiple bilingual indices make the information easy to find. While this volume will become an essential reference for those ethnobotanists who wind up employed in the herbal industry, it will have value also for those doing research on Asian traditional medicine, e.g., by facilitating the identification of materials purchased for market studies or acquired from practitioners without associated vouchers. The authors are to be congratulated for a superb contribution to the literature, which I certainly expect to make use of for a lifetime. -- WENDY L. APPLEQUIST * ECONOMIC BOTANY *

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Book SynopsisComplementary therapists are seldom trained in the 'people skills' necessary for working with their clients. This practical guide provides the key elements of the psychotherapeutic relationship for people working in non-verbal modalities.The book provides information and exercises to help practitioners improve their style of interacting with clients by setting clear boundaries, having a defined contract with them, communicating effectively and being a good listener, among other things. Drawn from experience both as a practitioner and as a client in a range of therapeutic contexts, Su Fox also uses illustrative case studies to offer strategies for managing 'difficult' clients and for working through the difficult feelings one may experience with other clients.The guidance in this book is indispensable for complementary therapy practitioners and students in the field, and is also of interest to anyone working with others in a 'helping' capacity.Trade ReviewEveryone will take something away from this book that will change the way they practise for the better...A valuable tool, this book can be easily read either in its totality or by isolated chapters, as the needs arises. -- International TherapistTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. What is the professional therapeutic relationship? 2. Practitioner self awareness. 3. Boundaries. 4. Communication skills. 5. Power in the therapeutic relationship. 6. Touch in the therapeutic relationship. 7. Sex and the erotic in the therapeutic relationship. 8. Psychotherapy and the therapeutic relationship. 9. Working with vulnerable clients. Summary. References. Recommended Reading. Index.

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Book SynopsisBased on Five Elements theory, this practical, fully illustrated guide to performing facial enhancement acupuncture (also known as cosmetic acupuncture, facial revitalisation or facial rejuvenation acupuncture) shows in detail the acupuncture points, techniques and equipment used in this procedure. Facial enhancement acupuncture targets points and muscles of the face in order to improve the elasticity of the skin and general overall appearance, as well as addressing constitutional points on the legs, arms and body to balance and harmonise the inner elements. The author clearly explains the rationale behind the needling of each face and neck point, which are shown in colour illustrations. He also discusses the advantages of acupuncture over surgical intervention in dealing with wrinkles and sagging jaw lines, and a chapter is included on discussing treatment with prospective patients, follow up and after care.As well as significantly improving the cosmetic appearance, facial acupuncture also has a strong whole body effect on the health and wellbeing of the person treated, and has a long and distinguished history in Chinese medicine. The book is the perfect introduction for acupuncturists and acupuncture students who want to learn how to incorporate this alternative to surgical procedures into their practice.Trade ReviewBased on Five Elements theory, this practical, fully illustrated guide to performing facial enhancement acupuncture... shows in detail the acupuncture points, techniques and equipment used in this procedure... The book is the perfect introduction for acupuncturists and acupuncture students who want to learn how to incorporate this alternative to surgical procedures into their practice. -- Universal MagazineMy passion for Five Element Acupuncture grows increasingly as I see the transformation it gives and can achieve within people of all ages. Facial Enhancement Acupuncture is a wonderful experience not only physically, aiding relaxation, but also spiritually and emotionally, helping to lead a person onto the next level of their changing life journey. -- Dean Simpole Clarke, Five Element Acupuncturist and Food WriterPaul Adkins' latest excellent offering has provided a practical, clear and welcome addition to the field of Facial Enhancement Acupuncture.Novices and experienced practitioners alike will find it useful and easy to use - a clinical gem. -- Celia Tudor-Evans, Ac.M., M.B.Ac.C., F.A.M.I., Acupuncture Consultant and EducatorTable of ContentsDisclaimer. Acknowledgements. Preface. 1. Introduction to Facial Enhancement Acupuncture. 1.1. The Five Elements. 1.2. The History of Facial Acupuncture. 1.3. Modern-Day Treatment Comparison. 1.4. The Development of Facial Enhancement Acupuncture. 2. Expected Results of Facial Enhancement Acupuncture. 3. Acupuncture Points Used in the Main Protocol. 3.1. The Aggressive Energy Treatment (AE Drain). 3.2. Acupuncture Points on the Feet and Legs. 3.3. Acupuncture Points on the Hands and Arms. 3.4 Acupuncture Points on the Head and Forehead. 3.5. Acupuncture Points Around the Eyes. 3.6. Acupuncture Points on the Jaw. 3.7. Acupuncture Points on the Front of the Face. 3.8. Acupuncture Point on the Chin. 3.9. Acupuncture Points to Treat the Neck. 3.10. Auricular Acupuncture Points for Facial Enhancement Acupuncture. 4. Step-by-Step Guide to the Facial Enhancement Acupuncture Protocol. 4.1. Contraindication to Treatment. 4.2. Preparation. 4.3. Step-by-Step Guide to Facial Enhancement Acupuncture. 4.4. Facial Enhancement Acupressure Massage. 5. Advanced Facial Enhancement Techniques. 5.1. Jade Gua Sha. 5.2. Jade Rollers. 5.3. Dermal Rollers. 6. Treating Specific Facial Issues. 6.1. The Acupuncture Meridians and their Role in Facial Enhancement Acupuncture. 6.2. Sagging Facial Muscles. 6.3. Eye Bags and Dark Circles. 6.4. Age Spots and Skin Discolouration. 6.5. Acne. 6.6. Eczema. 6.7. Rosacea. 7. Facial Enhancement Acupuncture Case Studies. 8. Marketing Facial Enhancement Acupuncture. 8.1. Marketing to Existing Patients. 8.2. Attracting New Patients. 8.3. Online Marketing. 8.4. Memberships. 8.5 Branding. 8.6. Top Ten Ways to Market Facial Enhancement Acupuncture. Glossary. Resources. References.

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Book SynopsisThis textbook is a comprehensive guide to diagnosis and treatment in paediatric acupuncture. Ill health related to modern lifestyles is discussed, as is the role of family dynamics in childhood disease. Rebecca Avern examines treatment of children from both a TCM and a Five Element perspective. Throughout, she highlights how diagnosis and treatment should be tailored depending on the age of the child. The book includes information on a wide variety of treatment methods, including needling and pediatric tui na.The book covers all the conditions that children commonly present with in modern practice, including food allergies, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, issues relating to Autism Spectrum Disorder, and teenage depression, anxiety and eating disorders.Trade ReviewAny practitioner of Chinese medicine who wishes to expand their knowledge of pediatrics need not reach for other texts; Rebecca Avern thoroughly and thoughtfully presents the subject in exquisite detail. Every pediatric issue, from history, background, diagnosis, and treatment is analyzed. A smart and sensitive exploration of childhood ailments for the 21st century. -- Dr. Melanie Katin, DAMC, L.Ac. Faculty, Pacific College of Oriental MedicineRebecca has an engaging, warm teaching style which is reflected throughout this beautifully written book. It is thorough, clear and fully informed by her own learning and extensive experience. In short, it is an invaluable resource for students, teachers and practitioners of acupuncture who are interested in the treatment of children and adolescents, and I can see that the day will very soon come when we will all wonder how we ever managed without it! -- Julie Ann Reynolds, Joint Principal of the Acupuncture Academy, Leamington Spa, UKThis book is a delight. It is a wonderful resource for acupuncturists who deal with children, or indeed the parents of children. As well as being packed with wise advice about the causation and treatment of childhood illness, its descriptions of childhood illnesses are systematic, thorough and beautifully presented, and enriched throughout with case vignettes. -- Clare Stephenson MA(Cantab), BM BCh (Oxon), MSc (Public Health Medicine), LicAc (Licentiate in Acupuncture)The best book available on treating children! Rebecca runs a busy children's practice and, crucially, has two children of her own. It is clearly written, easy to read and you can dip into it to find an abundance of illustrations, tips and other gems. -- Angela and John Hicks, Co-Founders, College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading, UKIn Acupuncture for Babies, Children and Teenagers Rebecca Avern provides us with a comprehensive exploration of childhood and the treatment of common childhood conditions. The book stands out for its exploration of the psycho-emotional realm, the interpersonal skills needed to work with children of differing ages, and the integration of both Traditional Chinese Medicine patterns with Five Phase dynamics. For practitioners working with children, this source will be a valuable reference for common conditions and patterns, including acupuncture and Tui Na protocols to initiate care, and considerations regarding the child's experience and how to optimize interpersonal connections. -- David W. Miller, M.D., FAAP, L.Ac., Dipl. OMThere aren't many books written specifically about treating children so Rebecca Avern's book is especially welcome. Rebecca has created a well organized book for acupuncturists interested in treating children of all ages. In 'Acupuncture for Babies, Children and Teenagers', she thoroughly examines the causes, diagnoses and treatments of common illnesses that occur from birth through the teenage years. Importantly she focuses on conditions that are commonly seen in acupuncture clinics today.'Acupuncture for Babies, Children and Teenagers' addresses the stages of development as well as the numerous influences on a child's physical and emotional health. Recognizing that all children are unique, Rebecca offers a variety of ways to accommodate those differences. The book also offers several treatment suggestions for specific ailments and the best acupoints points for children with these complaints.Rebecca's advice is comprehensive and includes lifestyle and diet advice in addition to needling techniques for children. Plus, there is an important overview of other therapeutic techniques that can be used when treating children, such as shonishin, pediatric tui na, cupping, laser acupuncture and more. 'Acupuncture for Babies, Children and Teenagers' is for anyone interested in learning how to treat children or expand their knowledge. Rebecca's book is jam-packed with clear, useful information and knowledge. It belongs on your shelf. -- Jennifer Dubowsky, L.A.c.As a long-time practitioner and educator specialising in treating children, I have long intended to write a book on the subject, but this definitive text leaves little room for another book about the treatment of children with acupuncture. It is a very good book, so full of detail and useful information it may surprise those who think there is not much to the treatment of children ... So, read this book. Do some training. Find a mentor who is experienced in the treatment of children. Let us build a network of professionals of which we are proud. We can certainly be proud to have Rebecca among our gifted colleagues, who understands children and can help others to do the same. * Journal of Chinese Medicine *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Notes for the reader. Introduction. Part 1 - Why do children become ill? 1. Introduction to causes of disease. 2. The nature of children. 3. How children grow. 4. Constitutional, pregnancy and birth factors. 5. Emotions. 6. The role of the family. 7. The challenges of life. 8. Miscellaneous Causes of Disease. 9. External Causes of Disease. Part 2 - Diagnosis of Children. 10. Introduction to diagnosis of children. 11. Building rapport with children. 12. The Diagnostic process. 13. Diagnosis of babies and infants. 14. Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture applied to children. 15. Diagnosis Using Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture. 16. The Fire Element. 17. The Earth Element. 18. The Metal Element. 19. The Water Element. 20. The Wood Element. 21. The Heart and Pericardium. 22. The Spleen. 23. The Lungs. 24. The Kidneys. 25. The Liver. 26. The Yang Organs. 27. Non-Organ patterns. Part 3 - Treatment of Children. 28. Introduction to the treatment of children. 29. Treating the whole child. 30. Treatment of the constitutional imbalance. 31. Child-friendly needling. 32. Points commonly used to treat children. 33. Alternatives to needling. 34. Paediatric tui na. 35. Shonishin. 36. Advice. Part 4 - Treatment of Mental-emotional conditions. 37. Introduction to the treatment of mental-emotional conditions. 38. Hyperactivity, inattention and learning difficulties. 39. Autistic spectrum disorders. 40. Anxiety and depression. 41. Eating disorders. 42. Self-harm. 43. Sleep problems. Part 5 - Treatment of Physical conditions. 44. Introduction to the treatment of physical conditions. 45. Problems with eating and appetite. 46. Stomach ache (including colic and reflux). 47. Loose bowels. 48. Constipation. 49. Nausea and vomiting. 50. Food allergiesand intolerances. 51. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. 52. Chronic cough. 53. Asthma. 54. Eczema. 55. Allergic rhinitis and hayfever. 56. Ear conditions. 57. Sore throat. 58. Nosebleeds. 59. Bedwetting. 60. Urinary tract infections. 61. Headaches and migraines. 62. Seizures. 63. Tics. 64. Conjunctivitis. 65. Mouth ulcers and oral thrush. 66. Problems with teeth and teething. 67. Growing pains. 68. Teenage Menstrual problems. 69. Difficult or early puberty in girls. 70. Acute conditions. Appendix 1. Bibliography.

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Book Synopsis'The intention is to take a practical subject and show how our spiritual science with anthroposophical orientation truly can play an effective role in everyday life.' - Rudolf Steiner Following his first major lecture course for medical practitioners, Rudolf Steiner sought to elaborate and deepen his 'extension' of the art of healing from a spiritual-scientific perspective. In this collection of addresses, discussions, question-and-answer sessions and lectures - running parallel to his major medical cycles - Steiner comments on contemporary medicine's emphasis on experimental, materially-based research and its subsequent lack of attention to therapy. Steiner's intention is not to detract from developments in medical science but to build on them with spiritual science - not quackery but a true art of medicine. The medical practitioner has an important task: diseases must be cured, and it is wrong not to intervene and simply to allow 'karma to take its course'. Speaking to audiences ranging from members of the general public to small groups of medical professionals, Steiner offers new insights into our understanding of human organs such as the brain, kidneys and liver, as well as the efficacy of healing substances including arsenic, sulphur, arnica and essential plant oils. He studies a broad range of specific medical conditions, giving advice on cancer, hysteria, rheumatism, gout, skin eruptions, typhoid, diabetes, haemophilia, syphilis, gonorrhoea, asthma, glaucoma, leukaemia, smallpox, insomnia, and childhood diseases such as measles. His commentaries on a raft of contrasting subjects - such as psychiatry, sexual maturity, memory, poisoning and detoxification - present challenging perspectives for patients and medical practitioners. Steiner's surprisingly non-dogmatic advice on vaccination, for example, gives a refreshingly balanced, and perhaps unexpected, point of view. This volume also includes a lecture on eurythmy therapy, a comprehensive introduction, index and notes, and nine full colour plates of Rudolf Steiner's blackboard drawings.Table of ContentsThirteen lectures, an address, two discussions and a question-and-answer session held in Dornach and Stuttgart between March 1920 and April 1924

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Book SynopsisAdvanced Myofascial Techniques, Volume 2 is the second of two beautiful, information-packed guides to highly effective manual therapy techniques. Focusing on conditions of the neck, head, spine and ribs Volume 2 provides a variety of tools for addressing some of the most commonly encountered complaints.With clear step-by-step instructions and spectacular illustrations, each volume is a valuable collection of hands-on approaches for restoring function, refining proprioception, and decreasing pain.

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Book SynopsisReiki is a healing technique, using gentle touch with the hands placed on or slightly away from the body to optimize physical, mental and emotional health. It is based on the assumption that the flow of energy through the body can be supported and adjusted to promote wellness.Reiki in Clinical Practice is aimed at two main groups: ''medical'' practitioners and those with a ''medical'' background such as nurses, osteopaths, physical therapists, who may be familiar with Reiki but lack an evidence-based guide on conditions for which Reiki is most effective and who want the ''ammunition'' to justify its use in their practice; those unfamiliar with Reiki but who are interested in finding how it can benefit their patients.The book provides an accurate description of Reiki, based on qualitative and quantitative scientific evidence, in terms of how it can be used in medical settings to benefit patients of all types, physiologically and psychologically. It achieves this by following the journey of the author (a scientist), starting from her unsolicited encounter with Reiki and personal observations to her continuing testing of its validity and her quest to determine its effectiveness through robust, scientific investigation.The author distils the essence of the currently peer-reviewed published research to produce a clear outline of the effectiveness of Reiki in alleviating disease and imbalance in various body systems. She will provide a summary of the effectiveness of Reiki (based on a review of surveys of its use) in various circumstances and locations.She presents possible mechanisms by which Reiki may exert its effects. Unlike most books about Reiki, the book is written in a scientific style with which medical practitioners are familiar (clear, precise, logical and concise), so they will be more likely to read it, judge the evidence for themselves, and hopefully support, extend and develop Reiki treatment and training programs so that their patients will have more access to a non-invasive, inexpensive complementary therapy to assist in their healing.

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Book SynopsisThe new edition of this highly successful book, written by Ann and Chris Frederick, directors of the Stretch to Win Institute, is packed with theory and practice, including a host of beautifully illustrated assisted stretches.Fascial Stretch Therapy?, Second edition is a practical and highly applicable manual for any massage therapist, movement instructor, physical or occupational therapist, athletic or sports trainer, fitness instructor or osteopath - in fact for any hands-on practitioners who wants to learn new skills and improve therapeutic outcomes. It clearly demonstrates how FST? assessment, treatment, and training are used in a variety of common circumstances encountered in manual therapy and athletic training.What''s new for the second edition...Discusses a very brief history of a still expanding and evolving new industry of assisted stretching. It also covers the negative aspects of this trend, including the lack of assessments and specificity and common stretching methods. Approaches are listed so you can compare and contrast.Includes a new Chapter 2 with updates of the highest quality evidence-based research useful to the field of assisted stretching. It includes the authors'' own research about the effects of FST? on chronic nonspecific low back pain as well as a discussion about a recent systematic review of the acute effects of muscle stretching on physical performance range of motion, and injury incidence in healthy active individuals.Lists contraindications and indications for FST? along with new updates to reflect current understandings (e.g. about Golgi tendon organs) with s/upporting references.Shows how this method will save you time when forming a working hypothesis that will quickly be proven or disproven so that you will have enough time to develop other hypotheses that you can test for efficacy, all within a single session.Includes new photographs and artwork along with new titles to reflect the change in nomenclature from the use of the term ''fascial line(s)'' to ''fascial net(s)''.

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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 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 SynopsisThis clinical manual argues for using neurotherapy to enhance mental health and medical practice across settings and specialties. The text takes readers through the tools and methods of neurotherapy: the ClinicalQ for intake assessment, a stimulated EEG modality called braindriving, and neurofeedback protocols to retrain brain function. Case studies demonstrate neurotherapy as an efficient component in treating brain-related and mind/body conditions and symptoms, from ADHD, sleep disturbances, and depression to fibromyalgia and seizures. Its methods allow clinicians to find deviations in brain function that fall through the diagnostic cracks and choose therapeutic interventions best suited to clients based on reliable data. Included in the coverage: Treating the condition instead of the diagnosis. Case examples illustrating how to conduct the ClinicalQ, interpret results, and convey them to clients. Sample protocols of braindriving and neurofeedback. Using therapeutic harmonics to advance neurotherapy. Age-appropriate neurotherapy for children and seniors. Brainwave diagrams, data tables, client forms, and other helpful tools and visuals. Adding Neurotherapy to Your Practice will interest psychologists, physicians, psychiatrists, chiropractors, and social workers. This stimulating presentation emphasizes the individuality of every client, and the abundant healing capacity of the brain. Trade Review“Adding Neurotherapy to Your Practice delivers what the author promised in the subtitle: It provides a clinician’s guide to the applications of ClinicalQ, neurofeedback, and braindriving techniques to the behavioral sciences. … Adding Neurotherapy to Your Practice also functions as a motivational tool for clinicians who want to employ the principles of personalized medicine for improving the medical and behavioral outcomes of their clients and patients.” (Yulia A. Volkova and Richard M. Millis, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 60 (44) November, 2015)Table of ContentsOverview.- Introduction.- The ClinicalQ.- Treat the Condition not the Label.- Neurofeedback.- Potentiating Neurotherapy.- Braindriving.- Peripheral Biofeedback.

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Book SynopsisYoga and Ayurveda together form a complete approach for optimal health, vitality and higher awareness. Yoga and Ayurveda reveals to us the secret powers of the body, mind, breath and senses, and it unfolds transformational methods to work on them through diet, herbs, asana, pranayana and meditation

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Book SynopsisEvery aspect of diabetes has been explained in easy to understand language structure and function of pancreas, causes , signs and symptoms, when to consult your doctor, lab investigation, treatments, complications and prevention in addition to homeopathic treatments.

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Book SynopsisThis eighteenth volume of the Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine series aims to provide a multi-faceted 'whole evidence' analysis of the management of pain due to a range of cancers (cancer pain) using integrative Chinese medicine.Beginning with an overview of how cancer pain is conceptualised and managed in conventional medicine, the authors then summarise the differential diagnosis and managment of cancer pain in contemporary Chinese medicine based on clinical guidelines and contemporary books. The third chapter provides detailed analyses of how cancer pain and related disorders were treated with herbal medicine and acupuncture in past eras based on the classical Chinese medical literature.The subsequent chapters comprehensively review the current state of the clinical trial evidence for the integrative application of Chinese herbal medicines (Chapter 5), acupuncture (Chapter 7), other Chinese medicine therapies (Chapter 8) and combination Chinese medicine therapies (Chapter 9) in the management of cancer pain, as well as analyse and evaluate the results of these studies from an evidence-based medicine perspective. Chapter 6 reviews and summarises experimental evidence for the bioactivity of commonly used Chinese herbs and their constituent compounds. The outcomes of these analyses are summarised and discussed in Chapter 10 which alsoidentifies implications for the clinical practice of Chinese medicine and for future research.This book can inform clinicians and students in the fields of integrative medicine and Chinese medicine regarding contemporary practice and the current evidence base for a range of Chinese medicine therapies used in the management of cancer pain, including herbal formulas and acupuncture treatments, in order to assist clinicians in making evidence-based decisions in patient care. It also provides researchers with a comprehensive summary of the state of the field than can inform future.The following features mark the importance of this book in the field:Table of ContentsEvidence-Based Chinese Medicine; Classical Chinese Medicine Literature for Cancer Pain and Associated Disorders; Contemporary Clinical Management of Cancer Pain with Integrative Chinese Medicine; Assessment of the Clinical Trial Evidence for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture Therapies, Remedial Massage, and Combinations of Chinese Medicine Therapies in Integrative Cancer Pain Management;

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Book SynopsisIt's no secret that American health care has become too costly and politicized to help everyone. So where do you turn if you can't afford doctors, or don't trust them? In this book, Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling examines the growing universe of non-traditional treatments -- including some that are really non-traditional.With costs skyrocketing and anti-science sentiment spreading, the so-called "medical freedom" movement has grown. Now it faces its greatest challenge: going mainstream. In these pages you'll meet medical freedom advocates including an international leech smuggler, a gold miner-turned health drink salesman who may or may not be from the Andromeda galaxy, and a man who says he can turn people into zombies with aerosol spray. One by one, these alternative healers find customers, then expand and influence, always seeking the one thing that would take their businesses to the next level--the support and approval of the government.Should the government dictate what is medicine and what isn't? Can we have public health when disagreements over science are this profound? No, seriously, can you turn people into flesh-eating zombies? If It Sounds Like a Quack asks these critical questions while telling the story of how we got to this improbable moment, and wondering where we go from here. Buckle up for a bumpy ride...unless you're against seatbelts.

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Book SynopsisText in English, French and German . Full-colour laminated poster.

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Book SynopsisDespite dramatic advances in recent decades, medicine - like many other scientific disciplines - is prone to materialistic tendencies, viewing the human being as little more than a biological machine that can be manipulated with 'interventions' and drugs. In this collection of challenging lectures, Dr Glockler asks if a new science of healing can be developed today - a discipline that allows for realities of soul and spirit. With humanity standing at the threshold of a new spiritual consciousness, this question becomes increasingly relevant. Michaela Glockler speaks on themes relating to the esoteric path of spiritual development and its therapeutic task for the individual and community. Giving an account of the evolution of the ancient mysteries in relation to medicine, she discusses the application of inner work in outer action, reflecting on modern social and ethical issues such as organ transplantation and the termination of pregnancy. Whilst the author primarily addresses those involved in the healing professions, this book will be of interest to anybody concerned with a new science of the spirit.

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Book SynopsisWith the new contribution of Dr. Volker Fintelmann, Weiss's classic text on Herbal Medicine has been expanded and refocused to meet the needs of practicing physicians, residents, students, and other clinicians. Arranged by organ system, the book's clear structure and scientific orientation make the topic of herbal medicine accessible to even the most traditional medical doctor. You will benefit from the newest research, clinical studies, and the pivotal findings of the German Commission E on the efficacy of herbs. Special features include: In-depth coverage of the state-of-the-art of phytotherapy Key prescription information highlighted in each chapter Superb color photographs throughout the text Two new quick reference sections that maximize your access to the material -- by herbs and the disorder they are used for, and by disorder and the herbs used in its treatment Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction 1 What is Phytotherapy? 2 Specific Aspects Part 2 Practical Applications 3 Gastrointestinal and Metabolic Disorders 4 Heart and Circulatory System Disorders 5 Respiratory Disorders 6 Kidney, Urinary Tract and Prostate Disorders 7 Rheumatic Disorders and Gout 8 Nervous System and Psychogenic Disorders 9 Skin Disorders 10 Gynecological Disorders 11 Geriatric Disorders 12 Pediatric Disorders 13 Oncologic Disorders 14 Critical Assessment of R.F. Weiss Treatment Concepts Part 3 Appendices 15 An A to Z of Indications 16 An A to Z of Medicinal Plants 17 Answer Key 18 Photo Credits

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive and lushly photographed guide to growing and using healing plants, including recipes, from the founder of the Chestnut School of Herbal MedicineThis is the ultimate reference for anyone looking to bring the beauty and therapeutic properties of plants into their garden, kitchen, and home apothecary.Trade Review“A stunning book in every way! Visually beautiful, exquisitely written, wise, and informative, The Healing Garden is a rich and delicious feast for the senses. A wealth of information overflows generously from every page. One finds everything one needs to know about herb gardening, medicine making, herbal cooking, plant medicine, and more. Just for the recipes alone, this book is worth owning.” — Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist and author “The Healing Garden is hands down the most beautiful and informative book on medicinal herb gardening. Juliet is an experienced and inspirational guide, exactly who you want to turn to when learning how to create your own flourishing herbal garden. You’ll instantly love this book for its beauty-filled pages, and the informative tables, charts, and downright jaw-dropping recipes will have you reaching for it again and again.” — Rosalee de la Forêt, author of Alchemy of Herbs and co-author of Wild Remedies “This is the book every garden-maker, plant person, and environmentalist has been waiting for in their bodies, minds, and souls. This is the book I’ve been waiting for. This is the book our planet needs us to hold, read, and practice. This is the book that will bring us back to ourselves, to our hearts, and bring us home. It is a message of healing in so many ways and, simultaneously, a visual feast.” — Aviva Room, MD, herbalist, midwife, former President of the American Herbalists Guild, and New York Times bestselling author of Botanical Medicine for Women’s Health and Hormone Intelligence “A priceless seed bank of natural knowledge and plant wisdom, this book will become an old-growth elder in the world of herbal learning. Blessed with not only a green thumb but a big heart and witty tongue, Juliet Blankespoor has gifted us all with a literal lifetime of learning at the feet (and roots) of the living world. A magnificent, must-have book for any home herbalist, gardener, and lover of the earth.” — Asia Suler, founder of One Willow Apothecaries and author of Mirrors in the Earth: Reflections on Self-Healing from the Living World “Juliet’s approach to teaching herb cultivation as a gateway to crafting medicine embodies the importance of reciprocity with the plant world. The Healing Garden is a step-by-step guide on nourishing a personal relationship with medicinal plants that can be applied at any scale — from windowsill to farmstead. Juliet’s tenderness and personal stories highlight how growing our own herbs and making our own medicine can heal ourselves, our communities, and the planet.” — Susan Leopold, PhD, Executive Director of United Plant Savers “The Healing Garden is one of the most imminently useful herbal books I know. It combines so many of the author’s skills. It is beneficial for almost anyone interested in plants, with its detailed sections on cultivation, preparation, and processing herbs both as food and medicine. The photos are both beautiful and useful, treating the reader’s eye and adding depth to the written information. This book is also superbly organized, making it easy to find and gain the information you seek. This is an elegant, practical book written by an insightful and thoughtful author.” — 7Song, director and main instructor at the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine and clinical herbalist and Director of Holistic Medicine at the Ithaca Free Clinic

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Book SynopsisThe definitive pocket guide to ear acupuncture - now in a Second Edition! Written by one of the world's leading experts on Western auriculotherapy, Ear Acupuncture -- now in a fully updated Second Edition -- provides readers with succinct descriptions of acupuncture points and practical advice on how to incorporate ear acupuncture treatment strategies and techniques into daily practice.Based on the work of auriculotherapy masters Nogier and Bahr, each practical two-page unit is comprised of concise text on the left-hand side supplemented by clearly labeled line drawings on the right. Localization points indicated in color depict each specific reflex zone. In cases where localization is particularly difficult, helpful enlargements of the region in question allow for easy identification. Features 360 high-quality drawings demonstrate key points and treatment options Detailed coverage of nine new points, including the anger point, shen men point, super omega point, and more Numerous cross-referenced indications tables allow quick access to needed information This user-friendly guide is the ideal choice for students or teachers of acupuncture and pain management or for anyone involved in the practice of complementary medicine.Table of Contents1 Introduction 2 Projection of the Locomotor System 3 Projection of the Internal Organs 4 Projection of the Head 5 Projection of the Nervous System 6 Functional Points 7 Auxiliary Lines of Ear Acupuncture 8 Meridians on the Ear 9 Indications Appendix

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Book SynopsisA total of 70 chapters with consistent formatting, modern terminology, modern day diseases and 40,000 new rubrics are some of the features that make it highly recommendable. One of the most popular and frequently referred clinical repertory in modern day practice, it is a must have in any standard homeopathic library.

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Book SynopsisRather than simply a different version of western medical practice, acupuncture, as the author of this thoughtful and challenging book shows, is based on a different philosophy and leads down directly into the deepest areas of human experience. Based on many years as a five element practitioner, Nora Franglen explores the way in which the practice of acupuncture enlarges the experience and understanding of the practitioner. She shares, through case study and reflection, some of the larger questions and insights that emerge from a dedicated approach to this form of healing work.Her insights and astute observations will encourage acupuncturists of any style as well as other therapists to reflect on their own practices, their relationships with their patients, and their fears. They also shed further light on the expression of the five elements within us all.Trade ReviewPraise for the first edition'I suspect many Five Element practitioners will find a resonance with this book. It was good to find my own experience reflected in the author's description of encountering the guardian elements of her patients, and how they evoke particular responses in her.' -- Review by Vasanthy Watt, Vol. 6, No. 4, The European Journal of Oriental MedicineTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Challenges of a Five Element Practice. 2. The Imprint of Imbalance. 3. The Otherness of Others. 4. Doorways to the Elements. 5. Facing the Unknown. 6. The Universally Human. 7. Our Responses to the Elements. 8. Further Responses to the Elements. 9. Conversations with the Elements. 10. The Elements under Stress. 11. The Line between Balance and Imbalance. 12. The Tide of Fate. Afterword: Healing in Death.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated guide on how to understand and engage with medicinal herbs. In her fascinating second book, full time medical herbalist, Lucy Jones, shares the characters and medicinal virtues of 108 herbs that she works with in her practice. She writes about each herb as an individual that she knows and respects, rather than simply a list of conditions it treats or the constituents it contains. Lucy gives the physiological actions, energetic qualities, and emotional resonances as well as qualities according to Tibetan Medicine, where they apply. She also includes historical views, magical associations, and plenty of recipes for the home herbal apothecary. A Working Herbal Dispensary sheds light on the way that Lucy prescribes her herbs, with an emphasis on treating dietary and lifestyle factors alongside herbs to treat the root cause of illness. There are numerous informal case studies to illustrate both the actions of the herbs and the special magic of truly holistic herbal prescribing. Beautifully illustrated throughout with colour photographs, A Working Herbal Dispensary is much more than your run of the mill herbal; it is an insight into a holistic practice where herbs and herbalist are working in partnership for the benefit of those that need help.Trade Review“This book is a rare gem, as it is not just re-writing every other herb book but comes from the heart of a busy practitioner who uses herbs clinically every day. Lucy doesn’t just ‘use’ herbs to ‘fix what’s broken’, rather she understands how they holistically heal the whole person. These monographs are not just short paragraphs of what conditions the plants are ‘good for’, but a top-notch interweaving of tradition and experience that capture the medicinal essence of the plants. The binding of this book is going to become well-worn over the years.” Sajah Popham, founder of The School of Evolutionary Herbalism and author of Evolutionary Herbalism “Another wonderful herbal from Lucy, rich in ancient lore and insights from the Tibetan tradition brilliantly interwoven with wisdom, experience, and practical tips from a working herbalist and a self-sufficient one too! With fascinating and detailed descriptions of over one hundred herbs, enlivened by photos of herbs lovingly grown and foraged by Lucy, this book is testimony to the living tradition of herbalism in England and a great opportunity to learn how a clinical herbalist implements the tools of their trade. Thank you, Lucy!” Anne McIntyre, medical merbalist (FNIMH) and author of The Complete Herbal Tutor and Healing with Flowers “This work will undoubtedly go on to become canon in the arena of herbal medicine. It does not just provide information, with Lucy’s deep understanding and long clinical practice, it’s also experiential. A Working Herbal Dispensary takes us on a journey into the plant kingdom; a journey where we experience and really connect with the energies, and magic, we encounter when we work with healing plants.” Karen Stone, practitioner and teacher of Tibetan MedicineTable of ContentsHerbs by common name Herbs by Latin name Acknowledgements INTRODUCTION PART ONE: A RECIPROCAL RELATIONSHIP 1 The importance of understanding herbs as individuals 2 The actions of herbs in physiological healing 3 Energetic actions: Tibetan medicine and the interplay with the elements 4 Healing the emotions and encouraging connection to the whole PART TWO: THE HERBS 5 Introducing the herbs 6 Ways of taking herbs Glossary of physiological actions Historical and modern sources Name index 407 Subject index

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Book Synopsis150 simple and effective self-treatment techniques for pain relief throughout the body, featuring over 400 photos and illustrationsOrtho-Bionomy is based on the premise that the body inherently knows how to heal and self-correct, given the opportunity. This user-friendly self-help guide by one of the pioneers of the approach presents positions, postures, and movements designed to release tension and ease pain. Not only are the techniques simple to perform, but they can be done on one’s own, without the use of special equipment. Positions for each part of the body are clearly described in lay terms and illustrated with photos and drawings. Selected topics include:• Lower back, hip and knee pain• Neck, shoulder, and rib releases• Repetitive strain injuries• Arthritic pain in the hands • Quick fixes for sciatica• Suggestions for dealing with menstrual cramps• Gentle movement exercises to address posture, scoliosis, and flexibility of the spine The book also includes simple movements and exercises to increase ease, function, strength, and flexibility once the pain has subsided. Rounded out with human-interest stories and client examples, this accessible work can be used quickly and effectively by anyone with pain.

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Book SynopsisCompiled in China during the first century CE, marking both an apex and a conclusion to the initial development stages of Chinese medicine, this edition provides insights into the processes of reception and transmission of ancient Chinese concepts from the Han era to the present time.

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Book SynopsisThis book elaborates an innovative life style intervention program to avoid heart surgery it comprises: yogic exercises, yoga asanas, Pranayam Preksha meditation, stress management and dietary regulation.

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