Complementary therapies, healing and health Books

Book Synopsis'Become a fat-burning machine in just four weeks' The Sun THE REVOLUTIONARY NEW DIET FOR FAST WEIGHT-LOSS, BETTER DIGESTION AND MORE ENERGYEverything you need to know to harness the power of intermittent fasting on a ketogenic diet to lose weight, improve digestion, and feel great for life -- with 40 recipes and two distinct 4-weekplans.Intermittent fasting and ketogenic diets are quickly becoming two of the hottest nutritional trends. And for good reason: when it comes to losing weight, reducing inflammation, controlling blood sugar, and improving gut health, these diets have proven more successful -- and more efficient -- than any other approach. The Beginner's Guide to Intermittent Keto will help you combine the power both to achieve a slimmer waistline and optimal health and vitality for life. Inside, you'll find a breakdown of the science behind the benefits of ketosis and intermittent fasting and two 4-week meal plans -- one for people who prefer to fast for a portion of every day, and one for people who prefer to fast a couple times a week -- that will introduce you to the keto diet and keep you on track. Plus 40 mouthwatering recipes for every meal of the day, including: · Magic Keto Pizza· Pecan Crusted Salmon· Italian Stuffed Peppers· Egg Drop Soup· Herb & Cheddar Baked Avocado Eggs· Berry Cheesecake Bars· Creamy Coconut Chai· And much, much more! With tips and tricks for keto-friendly grocery shopping, easy-to-follow meal plans and recipes, and lifestyle advice to help you get the most out of your diet, The Beginner's Guide to Intermittent Keto will arm you with everything you need to increase your energy and shed those extra pounds for good.Trade Review'Become a fat-burning machine in just four weeks' The Sun

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Book SynopsisProviding practical guidance and hope, Stephen Harrod Buhner offers a thorough examination of the most effective herbal remedies for hepatitis C. While promoting a protocol of cleansing the liver and strengthening the immune system through a combination of diet, herbal medicines, and lifestyle changes, this guide will help you choose the best remedies for your individual needs. Clear descriptions of how common herbal treatments work to combat hepatitis C will empower you to make informed choices that can successfully mitigate your suffering.

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Book SynopsisIt's said that the only constant in life is change. It should be said that obstacles to change are another constant, and they're too often standing between you and a life spent thriving. Whether you're trying to better manage your money, exercise more, or stop addictive behaviors, making positive life changes can be a huge challenge. On top of the inner turmoil of struggling with a big life change, you may face external roadblocks in the form of friends, family, and colleagues who might not understand how to best support you. So, how do you prepare yourself for this journey toward healthy, positive change? The Motivational Interviewing Path to Personal Change combines forty years of research-proven strategies along with skills from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you get started on the path to positive change. Using motivational interviewing (MI) tools, you'll identify specific behavioural targets you would like to work on. You'll also learn to connect with your intrinsic motivation to figure out the "Why?" of your journey, so you can commit to positive behaviour changes consistent with your values. Finally, you'll use your newfound skills to maximize your goals, overcome obstacles, and gain a healthier perspective on life. If you're ready to embark on a journey of self-reflection, determination, and improvement, let this guide show you the way to making real, sustainable changes. Go ahead, take the first step!

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Book SynopsisDo you feel anxious or stressed out most of the time? Do you worry obsessively about what might happen in the future, or ruminate endlessly about the past? You are far from alone. For many people, anxiety has become the new normal. It keeps us up at night, greets us in the morning, prevents us from being fully present in our lives, and depletes our energy, resilience, and resolve. But it doesn't have to be this way. From two internationally recognized experts on anxiety and the authors of Anxiety Happens comes the guided journal, offering daily writing prompts based in proven-effective acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you make peace with uncertainty, and soothe worry, fear, and panic. In addition to "in-the-moment" exercises for staying calm, you'll explore the underlying causes of your anxiety, discover how to move past your anxious inner voice, and learn to focus on what really matters to you-so you can finally move past anxiety and live your best life. If you're tired of anxiety getting in the way of the good stuff in life, the powerful writing prompts and exercises in this journal will help you find lasting calm and peace of mind-even when "anxiety happens.

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Book SynopsisIn Fierce Medicine, Ana Forrest, charismatic teacher and founder of Forrest Yoga, combines physical practice, eastern wisdom, and profound Native American ceremony to help heal everything from addictive behaviors and eating disorders to chronic pain and injury.Fierce Medicine is also part memoir, detailing Ana Forrest's journey to move beyond her past as she helps others to do the same. Filled with helpful yoga exercises, Fierce Medicine teaches us to reconnect with our bodies, cultivate balance, and start living in harmony with our Spirits.

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Book SynopsisIn Mindfulness in Bird Watching, Claire Thompson elegantly weaves a narrative full of her own delightfully documented encounters with birds in amongst sage guidance on using mindfulness to help readers become deeply aware of the present moment. Following Claire''s clearly described exercises has the potential to lead one from mere identification to making deeply insightful observations into the life of birds. – British Trust of Ornithology Through personal anecdote and expert insight, Claire Thompson of BirdLife International invites us on a mindful journey through gardens, cities, open country, forests, coasts and mountains to enjoy and learn from the magnificent beauty and diversity of the avian world.Who has never gazed enviously at a bird soaring through the sky? Or delighted in the uplifting tunes of nature’s songsters? Birds can do wonders for our hearts and minds – if we simply pay them attention.

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Book SynopsisElevate your everyday life by harnessing the deep transformational powerful of crystals! This easy-to-use 52 card oracle deck makes the wisdom of crystals convenient and accessible, even when you don''t have any physical stones on hand. Just pick a card, and trust your soul''s intuition to unlock the clarity you''re craving, whether it''s about a relationship, finances, or work.Stunning photography of Mother Earth''s most energy-filled crystals adorn each card, and in the guidebook, Energy Muse co-founder and Crystal Muse and CRYSTAL365 author Heather Askinosie offers instructions for different types of readings. She also describes the energetic properties of each crystal, and gives affirmations and crystal actions to tap into a stone''s power today.

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Book SynopsisThis easy-to-use tarot journal offers a helpful introduction to building a daily practice with your cards and includes 6 months of space to record daily, weekly, and monthly readings.Whether you are seeking to develop a daily tarot practice or are looking to organize and improve your current routine, this journal will guide you to deepen your connection to your cards and get the most from your readings.Following an introduction that includes a chart of the cards and their basic meanings, sample spreads, ideas for creating a dedicated space, and setting intention, this journal has space for 6 months of recorded readings and reflections. You''ll set goals, track changes and improvements in all areas of your life, and strengthen your intuition and understanding of tarot.

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Book SynopsisDo you wish you could make the outdoors a bigger part of your life? Liv Bolton, host of the chart-topping podcast The Outdoors Fix, presents an inspiring collection of stories about ordinary people who have done just that. By making time for their passions – from walking, running, climbing, swimming and paddleboarding to photography, filmmaking, cooking and conservation – they have found their daily lives transformed through immersion in nature and the countryside. The chapters include the stories of outdoor instructor Rehna Yaseen, mental-health campaigner Alex Staniforth, Black Girls Hike regional leader Oge Ejizu and coastal runner Elise Downing. Time outdoors can be hugely beneficial, and even small changes can make a big difference: improving happiness, enhancing work–life balance, introducing new friendships and boosting physical and mental health. Packed with stunning photographs and practical tips encompassing everything from after-work local adventures to spending a night out on the hills, The Outdoors Fix might just provide the inspiration you need to embrace the great outdoors and live more adventurously.Table of ContentsIntroductionEnjoying the outdoors safely, respectfully and responsiblyThe career changers- Ben Dolphin: Becoming a countryside ranger in Scotland- Helen Iles: Life as a mountain rescue volunteer and landscape photographer- Becky Angell: Banking to backpacking across Britain- Frit Tam: Finding filmmaking and myself in the outdoors- Emily Scott: A move from accountancy to the mountains- Kenny Block: From the railways to photographing the Lake DistrictThe community builders- Rehna Yaseen: The outdoors instructor breaking barriers in the Peak District- Debbie North: Wheelchair wanderings around the UK- Zahrah Mahmood: Adventures as ‘The Hillwalking Hijabi’- Gilly McArthur: The Lake District’s ice swimmer and rock climber- Oge Ejizu: London hiking with Black Girls Hike- Iona Andean: Bringing people together in the Scottish outdoors20 small ways you can make your life more outdoorsy right now!The movers- Jen Benson: A wild and whole-hearted family life all around Britain- Harrison Ward: An alcoholic’s journey to the hills- Suzanna Cruickshank: Becoming a wild-swimming guide- Laura Doling: Moving from Essex to be a postie in the Lake DistrictThe after-work adventure seekers- Nic Hardy: Waking up to the possibilities of adventure- Jack Williams: From the Himalaya to Snowdonia- Jamie Neill: Badminton to bagging Munros- Rory Southworth: 5 p.m.–9 p.m. adventuring- Kumbi Kariwo: The rock-climbing senior NHS nurse- Jessica Mather: Life and loss in the mountains20 outdoors spots to explore in the UKThe wildlife warriors- Sophie Pavelle: The Devon writer going wild for nature- Tolga Aktas: Carving out a career in conservation- Clare Dyson: Horseback adventures in the Lake DistrictThe big-trip adventurers- Jo Moseley: The coast-to-coast midlife paddleboarder- James Forrest: Bagging 1,001 mountains in the UK and Ireland- Preet Chandi: Breaking barriers at the South Pole- Alex Staniforth: Finding Everest in the UK- Elise Downing: A 5,000-mile running adventureHow could YOU make the outdoors a bigger part of your life?Books, magazines, festivals, and websites that might take your interestGlossaryAcknowledgmentsContributors

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Book SynopsisTaiji Qigong is a gentle, easy-to-learn system of energy-enhancing exercises that coordinate movement with mindful breathing and inner awareness, which, when practiced regularly, will give you more energy, improve health, and help prevent illness. This book is designed to inform all levels and depths of practice. Regardless of whether you are completely new to the subject or are looking to enrich your current understanding, you will find a treasure trove of information from which to build a practice specific to your own goals, such as improving flexibility, cultivating mindfulness, or getting a better night’s sleep. Part I provides a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of Qi and Qigong. Part II discusses the general principles of Qigong practice, clarifying common questions about how to practice (15 minutes a day is a good starting point; 30 minutes will provide a marked increase in vitality and serenity), how to achieve an optimum stance, and what breathing techniques should be used (natural breathing, abdominal breathing, and reverse abdominal breathing). Part III examines the 18 movements of Taiji Qigong with step-by-step illustrated instructions, detailed information on the benefits of each stance, additional technique tips, and insights into how movement flow can be enhanced through the power of the mind. At the back of the book is a handy reference chart for quick practice reminders. Practice the full 18 movements or simply pick and choose the ones you like best!Table of ContentsPart I. The Theory of Qi and Qigong What Is Qi? The Three Treasures More About Jing (Essence) Original Qi The Gate of Vitality More About Shen (Mind) Enriching and Utilizing the Three Treasures Through Qigong Channels of Qi Dantian Energy Points or “Qi Vortices” Along the Qi Channels Yin and Yang What Does Qigong Really Mean? The Small CirculationPart II. General Principles of Qigong Practice How Much Should You Practice? Optimum Conditions for Practice Correct Posture and Stance to Begin Refining Your Stance Breathing Methods A Note About Mental Focus A Note About Internal Effects A Note About Benefits A Note About Motivation Possible Side-Effects The Concept of Distorted QiPart III. The 18 Movements of Taiji Qigong 1. Beginning (...Movement) 2. Opening the Chest 3. Painting a Rainbow (sometimes called “Dancing With the Rainbow”) 4. Separating the Clouds 5. Arm Rolling (...in Fixed Stance) (sometimes called “Back Swinging Monkey”) 6. Rowing a Boat (...in the Middle of a Lake) 7. Lifting the Ball (sometimes called “Holding a Ball in Front of the Shoulders”) 8. (Turning to...) Gaze at the Moon 9. (Turning Waist and...) Pushing Palm 10. Hands in Cloud (...in Horse Stance) 11. Scooping the Sea (...and Viewing the Sky) 12. Pushing Waves (sometimes called “Playing With Waves” or “Reinforcing Waves”) 13. Flying Dove (...Spreads its Wings) 14. Charging Fists (...With Outstretched Arms) 15. Flying Wild Goose 16. Spinning Wheel 17. Bouncing a Ball (...While Stepping) 18. Calming Qi (sometimes called “Balancing Qi” or “Pressing the Palms for Calming”) Summary of Exercises Quick Reference Chart

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Book SynopsisDrug overdoses now kill more Americans annually than guns, cars or breast cancer. But we have tried to solve this national crisis with policies that only made matters worse. In the name of sending the right message, we have maximized the spread of infectious disease, torn families apart, incarcerated millions of mostly Black and Brown people-and utterly failed to either prevent addiction or make effective treatment for it widely available.There is another way, one that is proven to work. However, it runs counter to much of the received wisdom of our criminal and medical industrial complexes. It is called harm reduction. Developed and championed by an outcast group of people who use drugs and by former users and public health geeks, harm reduction offers guidance on how to save lives and improve health. And it provides a way of understanding behavior and culture that has relevance far beyond drugs.In a spellbinding narrative rooted in an urgent call to action, Undo

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Book SynopsisAn introductory guide to RJ Spina s unique seven-step healing program called Ascend the Frequencies Healing Technique

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Book SynopsisLearn how to access the deepest layers of your subconscious thinking to identify and correct limiting beliefs and enable life-changing physical and emotional healing.ThetaHealing® is a revolutionary healing modality, devised by Vianna Stibal, that taps into the brain's Theta waves to enable deep emotional and physical healing by changing our limiting beliefs. Yet often, we are afraid of digging to the deepest layers of our subconscious thinking, and instead gloss over them with new positive affirmations, or downloads; but they do not replace the deeply transformative work of exploring, understanding and correcting beliefs that were instilled in this life and past lives. This is the principle of digging for beliefs. In this essential book for any student of ThetaHealing, you'll learn: · the five vital steps of digging for beliefs · how to identify core beliefs and the 10 different approaches to change them · when it's appropriate to erase a belief, and when to use it as a springboard for positive change · common mistakes made in digging work and how to avoid them in your own practice With examples from Vianna's workshops, you'll soon be equipped with the right tools to dig for beliefs and enable deep, life-changing healing for yourself and others.

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Book SynopsisHarness the power of your breath to nourish your mind, body, and spirit.For anyone in search of peace, clarity, and calm, Breathwork is an all-levels handbook of breathwork techniques—the practice of combining breathing exercises with meditation. Decrease anxiety, foster energy, and build awareness using breathwork traditions.• Covers foundational breathing techniques from a range of traditions—including Zen breathing, Somatic breathing, and Holotropic breathing• Teaches simple-to-follow breathing exercises that you can do on your own• Unintimidating and highly accessible to beginners With practices for energy, healing, awareness, stress relief, and more, this all-levels guide gives you everything you need to find balance and clarity.All you need is your breath to foster health and happiness. • The perfect gift for anyone seeking simple self-care techniques to help for their mind, body, and spirit• A useful skill to learn and pair with other mindfulness practices, such as meditation and yoga • Great for readers who enjoyed The Little Book of Mindfulness by Patricia Collard, Calm by Michael Acton Smith, and The Healing Power of the Breath by Richard Brown

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Book SynopsisIn her first book Vianna Stibal, the creator of ThetaHealing, introduced this amazing healing technique to the world. Based on thousands of sessions with clients who experienced remarkable healings with Vianna, this comprehensive follow-up is an in-depth exploration of the work and processes central to ThetaHealing, giving the reader a detailed guide to the Feeling, Belief, and Digging Work, as well as further information on the 7 Planes of Existence that allow us to connect to the highest level of love and energy of All That Is.

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Book SynopsisMatrix Reimprinting is a completely new personal development technique that dramatically improves health and wellbeing by allowing you to access and transform painful memories that may be holding you trapped in the past. It was developed from the popular self-help technique EFT, a meridian tapping therapy that has shown outstanding results with both physical and emotional issues. Matrix Reimprinting advances EFT by incorporating all the latest developments in the New Sciences and quantum physics. This technique can be self-taught and can help you to overcome a variety of health and emotional challenges, including negat ive beliefs, addictions, phobias and traumas, allergies, relationship issues... and many more. Whether you are brand new to EFT and Matrix Reimprinting or are a seasoned practitioner, this book contains a wealth of techniques and protocols that you can use on yourself, your family, your friends or your clients.Trade ReviewThis book is totally fabulous! A real contribution to new paradigm thinking in healthcare. -- Gill Edwards, bestselling author of Living Magically

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Book SynopsisTo live is to face problems and to find solutions for them. We do so consciously or unconsciously, using intuition, reason, imagination and many other faculties. We notice a situation, we draw conclusions from what we see, hear and feel, and we act on our conclusions in a constant process of observation, analysis and remedy. 'My shoulders are tight, because I am under a lot of stress, I need a good massage.' We observe a problem (tight shoulders), analyse the cause (stress) and seek a remedy for it (the massage). But what if we have misunderstood the problem? What if our description of the problem is based on false perceptions, or our analysis on false assumptions? What if the solution aggravates the problem? This book is about our suppositions, habits and behaviours. It is about posture and attitude, tension and relaxation, movement and rest. It is about interpersonal relationships, sports and performing arts. Above all, it is about embodied emotions and the body that thinks and feels. In this fully revised new edition, Pedro de Alcantara invites you to redefine the meaning of health and wellbeing, using the insights and tools developed by a man of genius: F.M Alexander.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive illustrated guide to the lichens of North America

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Book SynopsisPatients facing a cancer diagnosis often feel at the mercy of an illness they don't understand and in the hands of doctors offering treatments that focus on the cancer, instead of on the patient. In Holistic Cancer Care, Chanchal Cabrera, a consulting medical herbalist with more than 20 years specializing in holistic oncology, provides an in-depth guide to using herb-based therapies in conjunction with conventional treatments. Putting the patient front and centre, holistic therapies can help boost the immune system, which can slow the spread of certain cancers and, in some cases, even enhance the cancer-killing effects of chemotherapy. Herbal medicine and other therapies also offer effective ways of dealing with the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Drawing from decades of clinical experience helping patients recover from cancer, Cabrera provides a wealth of safe, well-researched information, including specific herbal formulas, important discussions about dosing and safety, detox protocols, recommendations for nutritional supplements, simple recipes for nourishing meals, and patient case histories that demonstrate the power of the strategies she recommends.

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Book SynopsisRelieve stress and anxiety, support your mental health and understand how your diet affects your brain with this natural nutrition guide. Your next meal could be the first step towards an anxiety-free life!If you're feeling anxious, stressed or depressed, you're not alone. The world is in turmoil, and inner calm may seem impossible right now. It's important to remember, however, that your mental health is tied to your physical health. What you eat affects your brain chemistry, hormones and nervous system, which control your mood.Liana Werner-Gray, nutritionist and author of The Earth Diet, offers this simple guide to the scientifically backed, nutrient-rich foods and supplements you need to support your emotional wellness. You'll learn how to avoid the things that trigger inflammation and other symptoms of stress in your body. She also offers 100+ delicious gluten-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free and dairy-free recipes that both nourish the body and support optimal brain function, with advice for keto, paleo and vegan diets. With Liana's easy strategies based on nutritional neuroscience, you'll feel empowered to take control of your mental wellbeing.

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Book SynopsisNada Yoga may be translated as the Yoga of Vibration and Sound. Its teachings are both ancient and applicable to our contemporary Yoga practice as they help refine our inner listening skills and support the healthy expression of our voice. This contemporary manual offers clarity and guidance on Nada Yoga and fuses traditional teachings with modern science in a multicultural and multimedia approach. Authored by an experienced and dynamic author duo who are well versed in yoga therapy, modern medicine, and music, Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani and Dr Sangeeta Laura Biagi bring a variety of novel approaches and methodologies to help students understand the advanced meditative techniques required for Nada Yoga and the principles behind them.It will include a comprehensive overview of Nada Yoga, the Pranava AUM, the Chakras, Carnatic Music Essentials, Relaxation and Healing, and Yoga Therapy Applications.

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Book SynopsisAchieve your healing and manifestation goals by working with stones in their etheric forms• Shares practical and powerful energy work and attunement techniques for working with the energies of crystals whether they are physically present or not as well as how to create ethereal gem elixirs for specific healing and manifestation goals• Explores the healing and creative powers of 33 ethereal crystals, including Kirlian photography of their auras• Explains how to use ethereal crystal healing practices to heal the body, heal animals, improve relationships, and manifest abundance and successSimilar to remote energy healing, working with the ethereal energy of a crystal allows you to engage with highly potent crystal frequencies anywhere, without the need to have the crystal physically at hand. Stones in their nonphysical form are said to have an even stronger energetic effect than physical crystals.In this illustrated guide, master teacher Marie Delanote discusses the healing and creative powers of 33 ethereal crystals, detailing best uses from career support to health issues and emotional cleansing. Gemstones are imbued with palpable energy whose frequencies can be intuited, felt, and tuned in to. Sharing practical and powerful energy work and attunement techniques, Marie explains how to connect with and invoke these frequencies. Ethereal crystal healing practices can be employed to raise your consciousness, heal animals, cleanse the energies of buildings, improve relationships, and heal the body also through direct energetic interaction with the internal organs. Inspiring examples highlight how these energies can help transform thinking patterns, physical issues and illnesses, emotional pain, family patterns, as well as generational trauma.Presenting a unique energetic method for personal transformation, Ethereal Crystal Healing will teach you how to heal, how to change, and how to manifest your desires.

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Book SynopsisOur respiratory and immune systems are intrinsically linked to how we relate to the world around us. Engaging with our vitality through the movement we were designed to express equips us with an invaluable ability to support the optimal functioning of our internal systems.This book explains how movement, embodied awareness, and self-compassion can be incorporated into yoga practice to support respiratory and immune health. It delves into how stress, trauma, breath, movement, and posture can impact the quality of these systems and how yoga teachers can integrate a range of practises focussing on movement, meditation, and breath to help improve them.Through an exploration of our boundaries, our breath, and our bodies, this book will help yoga teachers develop a more integrated and nuanced approach to their teachingTrade ReviewYoga and Somatics for Immune and Respiratory Health is a deep read, rich with valuable information that will inform and transform the understanding of every yoga therapist. Watts and Taylor have created a beautiful weave between yoga's philosophical underpinnings and the gentle movement practice of somatics while offering a short course on physiology and the fascial matrix. Rarely have I encountered such a generous offering of scientific information contextualized specifically for those in the field of yoga therapy. This book will definitely be a required read for my yoga therapy training program going forward! -- Robin Rothenberg, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, author of Restoring Prana: A Therapeutic Guide to Pranayama and Healing Through the Breath for Yoga Therapists, Yoga Teachers and Healthcare PractitionersCharlotte reviews a unique tapestry of concepts not found elsewhere, providing the reader with a broad overview of the self from the inside out. Weaving together a description of mind, the immune system, fascia, the respiratory and nervous system, she connects the dots in ways not done before and buttresses this with practical tools and tips for the profound development of well-being. -- Heather Mason, Founder of The Minded InstituteThis book is an enjoyable blend of scientific information and mindful practice. It is a resource for yoga teachers and serious practitioners who are ready to bring their curiosity to the inner world of movement and breath. Charlotte balances the complex subject matter with scholarly clarity while also encouraging the exploration of awareness. A welcome contribution to the study of yoga! -- Dr Kristen MacPherson, DPhil (oxon), MSc (oxon), BA, E-RYT, YACEPCharlotte Watt's knowledge is born out of deep, sustained curiosity to understand the interrelated systems of the human biome and our shared environment. She consumes, digests, and puts into practice vast amounts of information that she offers to her readers in a clear, integrated format ready to be put into practice in our own lives. This book is the result of Charlotte's determination to truly understand the respiratory system spurred on by the Covid pandemic, and the desire to help others through it. It is the body owner's manual we all need to understand how our vital systems work, and how to work with them. -- Lisa Kaley-Isley PhD, E-RYT-500, C-IAYT, clinical psychologist, yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and yoga therapy educatorA beautifully written book of heart that should be on every yoga teacher's shelf. I have learnt loads from it. Moving forward from these post-pandemic times, if we wish to maintain good health it's sensible to have a clear understanding of how the respiration and immune systems dance together. If you want to significantly improve both your own wellbeing and that of the people you work with, then this book is highly recommended. -- Fiona Agombar, Yoga Therapist, Rest Activist and author of Yoga Therapy for Stress, Burnout and Chronic Fatigue SyndromeCharlotte speaks to the reader with informed and accessible language, addressing some of today's most widespread challenges to human health and longevity, while offering intelligent and effective solutions for every body. An essential and timely resource awakening our innate capacity for self-understanding, knowledge, self-healing, and optimum well-being. -- Simon Low, The Yoga AcademyCharlotte Watts's book is an absolute must for all movement and manual therapists. Knowing Charlotte in her early days as a practitioner at my centre, along with learning from our fascia and movement programmes over 20 years ago, I have seen that her understanding of health, nutrition and movement somatics have proven valuable for all that learn from her. She is a master of understanding the breath and fascial rhythms and how these relates to health - in a way that no one has entertained; it is necessary reading. -- Gary Carter, Director of Natural Bodies Myofascial Movement trainings, yoga teacher and teacher trainer, KMI Structural Integrator and movement educator, international Fascial anatomy teacher, Brighton and LondonTable of ContentsCONTENTSForeword Introduction Acknowledgements Diagram: Overview of Yoga and Somatics for Immune and Respiratory Health PART 1: Healthy Defences PART 1 Physical Practice: Somatic & Loosening Sequence page xxPART 1 Subtle Practice: Mindfulness of Breathing page xxPART 2: Stress and Inflammation PART 2 Physical Practice: Undulating and Twisting PART 2 Subtle Practice: Coherent Breathing Moon Piercing Breath PART 3: Fluid Adaptation PART 3 Physical Practice: Primal motions: lunging, stepping & squattingPART 3 Subtle Practice: Heart MudrasPART 4: Mindful Boundaries PART 4 Physical Practice: Standing into Full Breathing and Protective SupportPART 4 Subtle Practice: Ujjayi Breath Autogenic Release PART 5: Embodied Awareness PART 5 Physical Practice: Rest and RecoveryPART 5 Subtle Practice: Traditional Pranayama PART 6: Good Vibrations PART 6 Physical Practice: Bringing it All Together - Movement with Optional Sound PART 6 Subtle Practice: Simha pranayama (Lion's Breath) So Hum mantra Bija Mantra Foreword by Joanne AvisonGlossary of Sanskrit Terms

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Book SynopsisThe keys to wellness are written in the stars. In The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care, astrologer Stephanie Gailing shares a modern-day approach to the ancient healing art of medical astrology. Astrology is a stellar language that allows us to understand the nuances of who we are and how to live our life with more insight and awareness. And while we may look to our zodiac signs to help us navigate our relationships, career, finances, and family matters, did you know that astrology can also play quite a pivotal role in helping us optimize our vitality and well-being? From passionate Aries to sensitive Pisces, and all the signs in between, each astrological profile is associated with a unique temperament and different needs when it comes to nurturing body, mind, and spirit. Knowing these can help you personalize your self-care regimen by incorporating natural remedies and wellness practices more aligned with your signs. Divided into twelve chapters, one for each zodiac sign, The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care includes an array of holistic lifestyle approaches that will help you curate an astrologically aligned self-care regimen. For each sign you’ll find dozens of recommendations in categories including: Areas of Health Focus Eating Tips Health-Supporting Foods Wellness Therapies Relaxation Practices Natural Remedies Essential Oils Flower Essences Yoga Poses Sleep Tips In addition you’ll also discover ways to bolster your well-being by connecting to the celestial cycles, featuring topics such as: Stellar Life Stages: You’ll discover a road map—including an array of wellness strategies and journaling questions—to navigate your self-care from your twenties to your eighties based upon astrological invitations that occur at different times in our lives. The Moons: You’ll learn about the twenty-four different New Moons and Full Moons including the opportunities and challenges each one brings. You’ll find affirmations you can do on each lunation as well as self-care rituals to undertake and several questions to use as journaling prompts. Planetary Retrogrades: Get a deeper understanding of the opportunities for awareness that Mercury, Venus and Mars Retrograde yield. You’ll discover strategies to sidestep stress, self-care suggestions, ways to work with your dreams, meditation techniques, flower essences, supportive crystals, and journaling questions.The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care is part of the Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series, elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated books that offer comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including dream interpretation, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, flower meanings, and the stories behind signs and symbols. Also available in the series: The Complete Book of Birthdays, The Complete Language of Flowers, and The Complete Book of Dreams.Trade Review“A complete course of comprehensive and thoroughly 'user friendly' instruction … especially and unreservedly recommended.” * Midwest Book Review *"Entering the world of astrology can be extremely daunting for newbies such as myself. Thankfully, The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care breaks down the three most important signs you should know in an easily digestible manner, giving you practical advice on how you can apply this knowledge in your everyday life." * HerCampus *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION PART I: ZODIAC SIGNS The Signs of Self-Care Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces PART I I: STELLAR LIFE STAGES Stellar Life Stages Through the Ages Jupiter Return Saturn Return Pluto Square Neptune Square Uranus Opposition Chiron Return PAR T I I I: THE MOONS The Lunar Cycle New Moons Full Moons PART IV: PLANETARY RETROGRADES Retrograde Basics Mercury Retrograde Venus Retrograde Mars Retrograde RESOURCES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR INDEX

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Book SynopsisShiatsu is the ancient Japanese art of finger pressure massage and, just like acupuncture, it aims to identify and treat the 8 meridians of the human body by applying pressure and stimulation in order to treat a wide variety of human ailments and lethargies. The 8 meridians were known even in ancient times, but no one really knew fully their significance in putting right major imbalances. In ESSENTIAL SHIATSU, experienced Shiatsu master Yuichi Kawada brings this ancient art up-to-date and fully explains and illustrates the first ever full mapping of the ''new'' meridians and offers instruction on how to stimulate them with hand pressure and stretching. The psycho-somatic connection of illness is explained and the book features a comprehensive list of ailments and suggested Shiatsu treatments. The author also provides reassuring and inspiring case histories which show how the treatment has been effective in treating real life cases.

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Book SynopsisHIGHLY COMMENDED (POPULAR MEDICINE) AT THE BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION''S BOOK AWARDS 2014In days gone by, people understood that a knock to your health takes its toll on your emotions, your relationships, your morale, your ''spirit''. But these days, we think that if the doctor has waved you off, then you are ''better''. We neglect what scientific studies show is a vital element of recovery: the emotional side of getting better. As a result, many of us struggle with hidden issues such as depression, stress and anxiety long after a health crisis. This new book, from the authors of The Cancer Survivor''s Companion (highly commended by the BMA and winner of the Guild of Health Writers'' Best Health Book 2012) centres on the crucial, research-based (but widely overlooked) truth that ''getting better'' is not just about the body - emotions play a huge part. Often, a person''s emotional state is the one thing stopping them from a full recovery.Contents include:Trade ReviewThis book is a joy - thoughtful and funny, practical and realistic. It takes the whole potentially terrifying process of medical investigation and treatment and breaks it down into manageable pieces, with well-researched tactics and tips to help at every stage. Designed to help both patients and carers, it avoids jargon and highlights the all-important psychological issues which are so often underestimated. Having a long-term illness brings many challenges, emotionally as well as physically. With this book comes the promise of feeling just a little less overwhelmed * Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and medical broadcaster *It is extraordinary that no one has written a book like this until now . . . . Inventive, practical and authoritative, this book will help with the obvious and unexpected challenges of recovery after illness * Dr Suzy Cleator BM BCh MRCP FRCR PhD, Consultant Clinical Oncologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer, St Mary's and Charing Cross Hospitals, Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust, London *Every patient - and every patient's supporters, be they relative, partner or friend - will find help from this book . . . By giving a structure to feelings that you might otherwise only be dimly aware of, or not at all until too late, it informs and guides the reader through the complex geography of appointments, illness, treatment and recovery . . . As a succinct guide to the journey through illness, it has the makings of a classic * Professor Justin P Cobb, Chair, Section of Orthopaedic, Imperial College London *This is a really timely book. It puts together much if what I have gleaned over the years and try to tell my patients in a rush in 8 minutes! . . . A great resource to dip in and out of as you come across different hurdles in convalescence * Rosie Haining, Edinburgh GP *I would recommend this book to anybody with a long-term condition and their families, as it shows it is possible to put quality back into life after a diagnosis * Dr Barbara Conway, British Heart Foundation Cardiovascular Specialist Nurse, Doctor of Nursing, County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust *For doctor and patient alike, those familiar with serious illness recognise that the associated mental struggle, stress and uncertainty are at least as great a challenge as the physical illness and its aftermath.How to Feel Better is a detailed, practical guide that understands these problems and provides practical evidence-based solutions . . . This is an important, well-balanced and serious contribution that will provide the interested patient, carer and professional with new perspectives, tips and insights * Robin P Choudhury DM FRCP, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Oxford & Consultant Cardiologist, Oxford Heart Centre *As families who have experienced a health crisis know, it can be very traumatic and when the body is put back together, sometimes it's not the end of the story. This is one of the first books I have seen that tackles the tough issues confronting people who have undergone serious illness, and offers practical advice for them and their carers. In the aftermath of a health crisis or traumatic event it can be hard to know where to start. As patients, their families and carers start to navigate the road to recovery events can appear overwhelming. The authors well-structured approach can help patients and their families set realistic goals and will offer real hope to everyone on that journey. This pragmatic, step-by-step approach is applicable to a wide range of different medical problems and offers patients, carers and families sensible advice on everything from fatigue to rebuilding self-confidence. The text includes real stories that are easy to relate to and will offer hope to readers at a time when events can appear overwhelming * Dr Liza Keating, Consultant, Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, UK *

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Book SynopsisHere is the fourth edition of Tyler''s Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and Related Remedies, providing essential botanical information as well as folkloric background of herbal remedies in a clear, accessible style. Unlike other herb books, this book gives you a serious evaluation of both the positive and negative features of the use of the most important herbs for therapeutic purposes. This new edition features additional scientific data on herbs that will enable you to make wise, informed choices about the benefits and risks of herbs currently on the market.Viewing herbs from a scientific standpoint, the authors assess herbs based on available scientific information and include the latest details on advocacy literature and the new regulatory environment. Each write-up includes descriptive information on the source of the plant, its traditional uses, and an evaluation of the relevant and current literature which helps support or disprove intended use of tTable of ContentsContentsPreface Preface to The New Honest Herbal (ital) Preface to The Honest Herbal (ital), Third Edition Preface to Tyler's Honest Herbal, (ital) Fourth Edition Pros and Cons Laws and Regulations I. Herbs and Related Remedies Alfalfa Aloe Angelica Apricot Pits (Laetrile) Arnica Barberry Bayberry Betony Black Cohosh Blue Cohosh Boneset Borage Bran Broom Buchu Burdock Butcher's-Broom Caffeine-Containing Plants Calamus Calendula Canaigre Capsicum Catnip Cat's Claw Celery Seed The Chamomiles and Yarrow Chaparral Chickweed Chicory Coltsfoot Comfrey Cranberry Cucurbita Damiana Dandelion Devil's Claw Dong Quai Echinacea Ephedra (Ma Huang) Evening Primrose Eyebright Fennel Fenugreek Feverfew Fo-Ti (He-Shou-Wu) Garcinia Garlic and Other Alliums Gentian Ginger Ginkgo Ginseng and Related Herb Goldenseal Gotu Kola Grape Seed Extract Hawthorn Hibiscus Honey Hops Horehound Horsetail Hydrangea Hyssop Jojoba Oil Juniper Kava Kelp Lettuce Opium Licorice Life Root Linden Flowers Lobelia Lovage Milk Thistle Mistletoe Mormon Tea Muira Puama Mullein Myrrh Nettle New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel Pangamic Acid (“Vitamin B 15”) Papaya Parsley Passion Flower Pau d'Arco Pennyroyal Peppermint Pokeroot Pollen Propolis Pygeum Raspberry Red Bush Tea Red Clover Rose Hips Rosemary Royal Jelly Rue Sage St. John's Wort Sarsaparilla Sassafras Savory Saw Palmetto Schisandra Scullcap Senega Snakeroot Senna Spirulina Suma Tansy Tea Tree L-Tryptophan Uva Ursi Valerian Wild Yam Witch Hazel Wormwood Yellow Dock Yohimbe Yucca Summarized Evaluation of Herbal Remedies Summary Chart Index Reference Notes Included

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Book SynopsisTranspersonal Hypnosis presents a multidimensional, energy-based view of human awareness that integrates disparate biological, psychological, and spiritual therapeutic techniques. Each of the chapters - all from world-renowned contributors - includes both a historical overview and the theory behind the development of each technique. The authors emphasize experimental studies that examine the validity of using hypnotically accessed transpersonal states of consciousness to heal the body, mind, and spirit. Several clinical vignettes highlight the types of medical and psychological symptoms responsive to these approaches. The emerging field of spiritually-influenced treatments is transforming the practice of medicine.Trade Review"Transpersonal Hypnosis explores an ancient yet modern view of the mind-that it extends beyond the body and is free in space and time. Modern physicians, therapists, and scholars are at long last beginning to take seriously this view of consciousness. The implications of this perspective for our origins and destiny are full of hope and promise, as this book compellingly reveals."-Larry Dossey, M.D., Editor, Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine"A wonderful collection of information and insights that are vital to our understanding of the nature of life, healing and consciousness."-Bernie Siegel, M.D."The new frontier is on these pages; this is where the intellectual excitement, the creativity, and the healing potential truly lies. Bravo!"-Belleruth Naparstek, author of "Your Sixth Sense" "Overall, this is a highly recommended book that is clearly written and provides helpful information for anyone interested in transpersonal growth in clinical practice, from novice to experienced professionals. I was pleased to pick up new insights, new techniques, and new suggestions for further reading from many of the chapters." - Daniel J. Benor, MD, author of "Healing Research, Volumes I-IV"Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter Overviews and Authors' Biographies Fear of Psychic Phenomena-Charles Tart, Ph.D. Mesmerism, Hypnosis and the Human Energy Field-Eric Leskowitz, MD Energy Healing and Hypnosis-Eric Leskowitz, MD Clinical Intuition and Energy Field Resonance-John Tatum, MD Hypnosis, Yoga and Psychotherapy-Susana Hassan-Schwarz Galle, Ph.D. Yogic Breathwork and Ultradian Hypnosis-Darlene Osowiec Ph.D. Animal Imagery and the Personal Totem Pole Process-Stephen Gallegos, Ph.D. Ericksonian Hypnosis and Meditation-Stephen Wolinsky, Ph.D. Jungian Past Life Regression-Roger Woolger, Ph.D. Prenatal and Perinatal Hypnotherapy-David Chamberlain, Ph.D. Spirit Releasement Therapy-Joseph Wicker, Psy.D. Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Transpersonal Hypnosis-Stanley Krippner, Ph.D. Channelling and Hypnosis-Eric Leskowitz, MD

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Book SynopsisIn 1912 Edward Bach qualified as a medical doctor and embarked upon a career which not only had a profound effect on medical science, but brought to ordinary people the world over, a simple, safe and effective system of healing. This title tells how Dr Bach's work developed, from his childhood hopes and dreams of a healthy society.

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Book SynopsisLifestyle medicine is a practice which adopts evidence-based lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to prevent, treat, and reverse chronic diseases. The six main pillars of this specialty include physical activity, nutrition, stress resilience, cessation or risk reduction of substance use, quality sleep, and connectivity. Lifestyle Psychiatry: Through the Lens of Behavioral Medicine is grounded in the same pillars, drawing upon theories, methods, and empirical findings from health psychology and behavioral medicine.Lifestyle psychiatry is a rapidly emerging area within healthcare informed by rigorous research within the social and biological sciences, public health, and medicine. A volume in the Lifestyle Medicine series, this book uses a comprehensive biopsychosocial approach to prevent and treat psychiatric disorders and promote mental and physical well-being through evidence-based lifestyle interventions.Features: DrTable of ContentsTable of Contents Lifestyle Psychiatry: Through the Lens of Behavioral Medicine Part I. Theoretical frameworks 1. Introduction 2. Transdiagnostic processes 3. Socioeconomic determinants of health 4. Personality and Emotional Adjustment in Health Risk and Resilience 5. Trauma Considerations 6. Emotion regulation approaches 7. Cognitive and behavioral approaches 8. Positive psychology approaches 9. Burnout: Risk Factors and Associations Part II: Biopsychosocial processes; Basic Concepts and Disease Implications 10. Neurobiology 11. Neuroendocrine and Immune Pathways 12. Health Neuroscience 13. Mental health and cellular aging through the lifespan 14. Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias 15. Biopsychosocial perspective on sleep 16. Exercise for mental health Part III. Risk and protective lifestyle factors for mental health and psychological well-being 17. Sleep-related disorders 18. Physical activity 19. Nutrition in Lifestyle Psychiatry 20. Stress, diet, & metabolic processes 21. Social Connections in Health and Well-Being 22. Substance Use Approaches 23. Brain Health Part IV. Physical and Mental Health Conditions 24. Cardiovascular Disease 25. Cardiometabolic Disease 26. Cancer Prevention and Management 27. Depressive and Anxiety related conditions 28. Bipolar Disorders 29. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 30. Eating disorders 31. Psychotic Disorders Part V: Specific Populations 32. Pediatric Mental and Physical Health 33. Healthy Aging: A Lifestyle Approach to Cognitive Health 34. Women’s Mental and Physical Health 35. Physical and Mental Health at Work 36. The Health of Sexually-Diverse and Gender-Diverse Populations 37. Historically Marginalized Ethnic and Racial Communities

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Book SynopsisPeople who have studied acupuncture and Chinese medicine recognize Zhang Zhongjing as the author of two seminal texts that are among the most influential in Chinese medical history: the Treatise on Cold Damage Disorders (Shang Hán Lùn, ???) and Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet (Jin Guì Yào Lüè, ????). However, what is less well-known is that Zhang Zhongjing authored several other texts, all of which were lost over time, with the sole exception of the Five Viscera Theory (Wu Záng Lùn, ???). This was discovered in 1900 in a hidden library of China's Mogao Caves of Dunhuang by a Taoist priest named Wang Yuanlu.The History and Compilation of Zhang Zhongjing's Wu Zang Lun stands as the first comprehensive work in English detailing the history and compilation of Zhongjing's Five Viscera Theory (Wu Záng Lùn, ???). It uses storytelling to illuminate the historical context of the eight versions of this book that were disc

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Book SynopsisSo, you''ve tried all the normal self-care tips and energising rituals but you''re confused because none of the techniques are working for you. That''s ok! You just haven''t found the right self-care habits that relate to your specific star sign! You''re a Sagittarius - you need to write in a journal, go outside or plan a weekend away somewhere!Your body is a temple and you need to slow down every once in a while and put yourself first. This is a guide specifically tailored to your needs - we know you Sagittarius are adventurous and independent, so let us empower you to take care of yourself and vitalise your mind, body and spirit to be your best self.*Each book focuses on a wide range of easy and inspiring self-care practices and rituals specifically geared to your sun-sign personality, providing all the information you''ll need to understand your sun-sign qualities and potentials and how to enhance these personal strengths.Othe

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