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Book Synopsis"The View Through the Medicine Wheel" is a magnificent reflection on how to live creative, healthy and happy lives. We are all on a great journey - how different would your life be if you had a good map? Native American wisdom teachings of the Medicine Wheel explain how the Cosmos works and our place in it. Our ancestors saw the world in terms of circles and life cycles. The Star Maiden's Circle reflects life through the eight directions. This book of life maps shows you how to avoid pitfalls and master your own self. It presents the circle of the Egioc self - how we create a life of problems and dramas - and the circle of the Authentic self which teaches how to develop away from old habits and addictions. The Medicine Wheel culminates in the Twenty Count which is the Cosmos revealed in all its beauty and complexity. Shamanism is spiritual, ecological and psychological. No other book does full justice to the fabulous medicine wheel teachings.

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Book SynopsisResearch shows that Chinese medicine can be very effective in supporting the treatment of cancer by orthodox Western methods, and is particularly effective in alleviating many of the side effects of treatment. Henry McGrath draws on his many years as a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine to explain how Chinese medicine approaches cancer in terms of understanding and treatment. He presents the wide range of approaches that Chinese medicine has to offer people with cancer, and offers practical strategies to promote the health of the body as well as methods with which to cultivate the mind, helping the patient develop both physical and mental wellbeing. He covers a wide range of treatments, from acupuncture to Qigong, giving readers a sound basis on which to explore further specific treatment. Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Cancer will be an invaluable book for people with cancer and the medical professionals who work with them.Trade ReviewAn intriguing book that illustrates how TCM emphasizes the cultivation of mind/body to maintain health and harmony. -- Library JournalThe chapter What can acupuncture offer those with cancer? presents a readable digest of research in pain control, chemo and radiotherapy-induced damage such as immune injury, dry mouth, nausea and sickness, and so on. McGrath succeeds in identifying a good portion of the right research material. The same goes for the lengthy section on Chinese herbs that offers readers a lucid and fairly in-depth account of the role that Chinese herbal medicine can play in cancer care... McGrath's patient-oriented focus is shown in various handy hints about identifying suitable practitioners... This is the sort of material we often have to convey to patients to help them become involved in the treatment process and to feel assured that the CM path is a viable one. It can be a struggle to convey such information verbally and so in presenting this book McGrathhas done us a service... Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Cancer succeeds in providing a convenient way of explaining to cancer patients what we do and why it should be seen as the informed patients realistic CAM option. We can now say: "Read this for next week so you understand what we are doing". It also has a place in the education of practitioners who only occasionally see cancer patients as it provides a basic overview of cancer care in CM without becoming too bogged down in detail. A resource worth having. -- The European Journal of Oriental MedicineChinese medicine has several important tools to offer in cancer management, but the cultural language and unique medical diagnosis can be a barrier to understanding the correct use of these tools. Henry McGrath has an excellent grasp on the true principles of Chinese medicine and he has managed to present it in a way that can be readily understood by cancer sufferers or specialists who seek to view this disease from another perspective. -- Anthony Harrison, former President of Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine and Director of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine Chinese Herb GardenHenry McGrath has given us an invaluable gift. Taking the ancient and complex world of Chinese Medicine, he leads readers into a magical place of 'Qi', of free flowing energy, harmony, balance and 'whole person' therapy, in a ground-breaking and comprehensive study of this ancient medical system. Here is information for the practitioner; hope for the cancer sufferer; and for the discerning reader a glimpse into the Tao: the path of spirituality; a way to wholeness, harmony and healing. This book will be of long term value to all who read it. -- Pat Pilkington MBE, Co-Founder, Penny Brohn Cancer CareHenry McGrath has made great contributions to the improvement of professional education in Chinese medicine. In this much-needed book he clearly explains Chinese medicine to a lay audience. It shows that there is a solid research base behind the practice of Chinese medicine, and gives clear information to those with cancer. -- Jeremy Ross, Founder of Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine ProjectIn this book, Henry McGrath explains his view on how Chinese medicine can be effective in supporting the treatment of cancer by orthodox Western methods. He shows how it is particularly effective in alleviating many of the side effects of treatment. He presents the wide range of approaches including acupuncture and Qigong. McGrath draws on his many years as a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine to explain how Chinese medicine approaches cancer in terms of understanding and treatment. -- ICNM JournalHenry McGrath, a United Kingdom-based practitioner of oriental medicine, describes the use of acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Qi Gona in cancer care, and emphasizes how these methods can support allopathic treatment... The book offers patients and care providers a holistic approach to regaining health and building resilience. -- ForeWord ReviewsThis potent book offers an integrated approach to either those suffering from cancer, or others working in the field of natural medicine. The text embraces the major tenets of Chinese thought, including: food therapy, herbal medicine, acupuncture, Qi Gong and Feng Shui... Not only does this book provide the reader with an understanding of "Chinese Medicine Appraches to Cancer" but also illuminates many underlying precepts of Chinese thought. -- The HerbalistA truly excellent book. I just couldn't put it down. Great for complementary therapy practitioners but the general public would also benefit from the book gaining a great understanding of how cancer, diet, lifestyle, exercise, side-effects, and medication affects the body as the book has been written in a way that is suitable for cancer sufferers, their families or specialists (...) A very inspiring read. Highly recommended for everyone. -- Shiatsu Health PointTable of ContentsAcknowledgments. Introduction. How to Use This Book. Chapter 1. The Chinese Understanding of Cancer. Chapter 2. Cultivating the Spirit: the Psychology of Chinese Medicine. Chapter 3. Celestial Lancets: Acupuncture in the Management of Cancer. Chapter 4. Elixir of Life: Herbal Medicine in the Management of Cancer. Chapter 5. Nourishing the Soul: the Chinese Approach to Nutrition. Chapter 6. Cultivating Qi. Conclusion. Contacting the Author.

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Book SynopsisSupporting yoga therapists to create a programme of care for those living with chronic pain, this guide brings pain science, creativity and yoga together for the first time. It includes the emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual in its definition of pain and acknowledges there that is no simple physical 'fix'. The book offers advice on creating an environment that restores hope and meaning to clients, and on building a successful business by creating a community of support. Matt Taylor's blend of creativity and yoga came from his own chronic spine pain as a physical therapist and his discovery of yoga therapy which led to his yoga-based rehabilitation clinic.Trade ReviewYoga Therapy as a Creative Response to Pain, is a provocative, yet humorous book that will likely shake, stir and then ultimately expand your notion of Yoga therapy, in ways that will deeply reward you both professionally and personally. .... And maybe even move you a little further towards eudaimonia. -- From the foreword by John Kepner MA MBA C-IAYT, Executive Director, International Association of Yoga TherapistsIn his new book Yoga Therapy as a Creative Response to Pain Doctor Mathew Taylor personifies the concept of Acharya. One who has mastered a concept and then leads by example. Highly recommended for integrative health practitioners, students and anyone in pain. -- Larry Payne Ph.D., C-IAYT Co-Author Yoga Therapy and Integrative Medicine, Founding President International Association of Yoga TherapistsIn this important work, Matthew Taylor has masterfully woven together the science of pain, physiology and authentic, contemporary yoga therapy. Through the crucible of his personal experience with chronic pain and informed by his work as a physical therapist and yoga therapist, Matthew provides insight into the efficacy of a well-planned therapeutic yoga intervention, while asking readers to use discrimination in what they may have previously believed about pain, yoga and effective living. Matthew's writing style is delightfully entertaining, making its important content easy to assimilate. -- Leigh Blashki, C-IAYT, past-President Yoga Australia, IAYT Council of Advisors, Founder Aust. Inst. Yoga TherapyYoga Therapy as a Creative Response to Pain offers a unique blend of ancient wisdom, modern science and common sense together with an invitation to personal transformation and practical tools to make it happen. This is the essential guide to using Yoga as a support for pain management. -- Joseph Le Page, MA, Founder, Integrative Yoga TherapyIntegrating pain science, yoga and creativity, Taylor masterfully introduces a new paradigm for patient care. A must read for all health care professionals seeking a novel and effective approach for the treatment of chronic pain. -- Dr. Lori Rubenstein Fazzio, DPT, PT, MAppSc, C-IAYT, Loyola Marymount University Yoga Studies Faculty, Clinical Director Yoga Therapy Rx, CEO Mosaic Physical TherapyTable of ContentsAcknowledgments; Foreword; Preface; Introduction; 1. Yoga; 2. Implications; 3. Wisdom; 4. Pain; 5. Creativity; 6. Discovery; 7. Practices; Conclusion; Tables; Figures; References

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Book SynopsisThis completely updated and revised edition of the seminal foundation text to Cranio-Sacral Therapy presents a unique integration of a wide spectrum of approaches, providing practitioners and students with an up-to-date and authoritative understanding of the discipline.The book covers the fundamentals of theory as well as the practical skills and techniques needed to carry out Cranio-Sacral work and is colour-coded for ease of use. It includes detailed instructions for treatments, which are clearly explained in extensive case histories and full-colour photographs and illustrations. Based upon the syllabus of the College of Cranio-Sacral Therapy in London, UK, this is an unparalleled resource for practitioners of Cranio-Sacral Therapy and Cranial Osteopathy, and an essential reference for students.Trade ReviewThis foundation volume presents a unique integration of the wide spectrum of approaches to Cranio-Sacral therapy, providing practitioners and students with broad understanding of the discipline. -- International TherapistThis book fills the gap in CST texts - a clear comprehensive introduction to the work. -- Fulcrum Journal of the Craniosacral Therapy AssociationA fascinating insight into Cranio-sacral work. This foundation text, written in an easy to read format for those training in Cranio-sacral Therapy, would also be beneficial for the Therapist who is not training in this discipline as it will give new and fresh meaning to 'reading the body through the hands'. -- The SEED Institute NewsletterTable of ContentsPart I Introduction: Setting the Scene; 1. Amy; 2. The Source of Life; 3. A Fundamental Platform; 4. Cranio-Sacral Integration; 5. The Matrix: A Broad Perspective on the Cranio-Sacral System; 6. Living in the Material World: Anatomy of the Cranio-Sacral System; 7. Cranio-Sacral Motion; 8. Treatment: Simply Being There, Fundamental Principles, - The Inherent Treatment Process; 9. Stimulus; 10. Responses to Treatment; 11. To Treat or Not to Treat: Contra-Indications; Interlude 1. A Time for Reflection: Key Concepts in Cranio-Sacral Integration; Part II Essential Concepts; 12. Pigs, Elephants and Snakes: The Concept of Quality; 13. Fluid Analogies; 14. Fulcrums; 15. Calm Quiet Presence: The State of the Practitioner; 16. Stillness; Part III A Framework for Integrated Treatment: Basic Skills; 17. Integrated Treatment; 18. Engagement - 1 Tuning In - 1; 19. Engagement - 2 Tuning In - 2; 20. Opening Up the System: Settling and Grounding - Opening Up the System; 21. The Suboccipital Region; 22. Core Treatment: Overall Approach; Interlude 2. Key Elements in the Overall Approach to Cranio-Sacral Integration; 23. Core Treatment: Individual Processes; 24. The Spine; 25. The Occiput and Spine; 26. The Sacrum and Spine; 27. The Sphenoid; 28. The Temporal Area; 29. The Frontal Area; 30. The Parietal Area; 31. The Falx Cerebri and Falx Release; 32. Completion; 33. Still Point; 34. Practice: An Integrated Treatment Framework; Part IV Further Concepts; 35. The Return of Rhythmic Motion; 36. Biodynamics, Biomechanics and the Quantum Model; 37. Keep Breathing; Part V Fascial Unwinding; 38. Fascia; 39. Evaluation of the Fascia; 40. Fascial Unwinding within the Trunk Region; 41. Fascial Unwinding of the Arm; 42. Fascial Unwinding of the Leg; 43. Fascial Unwinding of the Neck; 44. Key Factors in Fascial Unwinding; Part VI Spheno-Basilar Patterns; 45. Scales and Arpeggios: Spheno-Basilar Patterns Part 1- Honing Basic Skills; 46. Opus 27 Number 2: Spheno-Basilar Integration; Part VII 47. The Nervous System: The Basics; 48. The Nervous System: Relations with the Cranio-Sacral System; 49. The Autonomic Nervous System; 50. Double Contacts with the Sacrum; 51. Facilitated Segments and T4 Syndrome; 52. Autonomic Nervous System Integration; Part VIII Further Contacts and Concepts; 53. The Throat; 54. Energy Drive; 55. The Emotional Body; 56. Personal Development; 57. Further Contacts; 58. Diagnosis; Part IX 59.An Integrated Treatment Approach; Part X; 60. Conclusion; Cranio-Sacral Integration: A Summary; Glossary; References; Index

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Book SynopsisYoga therapy offers a truly holistic approach to solving the growing problem of insomnia. In this book expert yoga therapist Lisa Sanfilippo explains how yoga practices can be used to target the underlying issues that inhibit good quality sleep, with immediate results that build over time.Learn how to work with clients to release tension in the body that builds up during the day making it difficult to sleep at night. Honouring a natural yogic and Ayurvedic approach, and infusing it with modern neuroscience, Lisa also addresses the deeper emotional reasons for not sleeping well and looks at how lifestyle changes can help to achieve better quality rest. With the body-mind connection at its core, this book shows how to support better health holistically to restore balance in each layer of the body.Trade ReviewI highly recommend this important and well-written book. We are experiencing an epidemic of tiredness. This "tired-but-wired" state (in Lisa's succinct description) is a significant cause of depression, fear and anxiety. Rest and release can be wonderful supports. Lisa skilfully offers practical options, guiding the reader through the problems and the possibilities. -- Norman Blair, Senior Yin Yoga Teacher and Teacher Mentor, Author of ‘Brightening Our Inner Skies’Finally, a book that applies the wisdom and practices of yoga and therapeutic principles to the widespread issues of sleeplessness.Whether you suffer from insomnia, work with others clinically, or simply know someone who lives with this debilitating condition, they can put aside their sleeping pills and use the strategies Lisa Sanfilippo offers in this book. -- Anodea Judith PhD, author of Wheels of life, Eastern Body-Western Mind, and Chakra YogaLisa has written her life work and generously shared it for the benefit of all. Born of her own interest and need to understand and experience deep, restful sleep, and the obstacles that prevent it, Lisa integrates ancient and modern wisdom in a practical guide to sleep. From yoga asana to neuroanatomy, Lisa distills for the reader the lessons of science and self-care in manner that is useful for psychotherapists, counsellors, and yoga therapists seeking to integrate mind, breath, and body approaches to help themselves and their clients experience the restorative benefits of sleep. -- Lisa Kaley-Isley PhD, E-RYT-500, C-IAYT Founder, Life Tree Yoga with Lisa Director, The Yoga Therapy Clinic Board of Directors, Yogacampus Yoga Therapy Diploma CourseThis book is a gift for the yoga teacher, healer or therapist who wants to help others to rest better - especially for those working with pregnant ladies or new mothers. This approach brings in what others forget - that we are spiritual and soulful at our very core, and that healing and wellness must integrate this essential part of ourselves. I love the idea at the heart of this book: that sleeplessness can call us to awaken. -- Erika Tourell, Senior Yoga Teacher and Teacher Trainer, Doula and MotherThe book from Lisa Sanfilippo is a must for people who suffer from insomnia. The author impresses by her profound knowledge about Yoga and sleep disorder. Her book also convinces through the clearly arranged layout, the step by steps explaining the postures and breathing techniques. She also does not miss to explain the deeper causes of sleeplessness. -- Dagmar Härle, Master of Psychotraumatology Yoga Teacher RYT 200 TCTSY Facilitator Practitioner Somatic ExperiencingLisa has brought in-depth knowledge and experience together in this thorough and accessible work. In an age of chronic tiredness and poor sleep, this is extremely timely. Jam-packed with practical techniques and helpful understanding, this book will support those who are looking to get back on track with their sleep and gain much-needed energy. -- Jillian Lavender & Michael Miller, Co-Founders, London Meditation Centre/ New York Meditation CenterThis manual on sleep, insomnia and an approach to helping clients tackle their sleep disturbances is clear, well researched and practical. It is an invaluable resource for clinicians dealing with sleep disturbances and is a good stepping-stone for helping medical professionals to approach sleep problems in an embodied manner. Lisa Sanfillippo incorporates an intuitive sense about the body with well-evidenced therapeutic and scientific knowledge. -- Dr Shivanthi Sathanandan MBBS, Consultant Psychiatrist, Camden and Islington Foundation Trust, National Health Service Practitioner Health Programme UKTable of Contents1. Introduction to Sleep Recovery: A Yoga Therapy Approach. 2. Body Recovery. 3. Energy Recovery for Better Sleep: The Nervous System and Breath. 4. Sleep Recovery: Mind within Matter. 5. Emotional Recovery for Sleep. 6. The Soul: Sleeplessness as a Call to Awaken.

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Book SynopsisThis clear, step-by-step guide introduces Tui Na, a Chinese system of therapy that uses massage and manipulation to relieve pain, release tension and treat common ailments. Clear illustrations outline the meridian energy channels and qi (life energy) points, while step-by-step photographs demonstrate each technique. Ideal for improving sporting performance, alleviating executive stress or simply invigorating body and mind, Tui Na can be used on friends, family or colleagues, at home or at work, and is suitable for any age, young or old. Improve well-being and alleviate common ailments with this whole body massage programme based on traditional oriental therapies. Suitable for beginners and those with experience alike. All techniques illustrated step by step. Author is the leading authority on Tui Na in the West.Table of ContentsA Note from the Author • How to Use this Book • The Promise of Tui-Na • Traditional Chinese Medicine • Meridians & Qi-Points • Tui-Na Techniques • Whole-Body Routine • Everyday Tui-Na • Glossary, Resources & Further Reading.

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Book SynopsisThis is a detailed guide to medicinal herbs for horses and how they can help in the treatment of a wide range of common ailments. The guide provides an A to Z of common ailments - from allergies to wounds - which can be effectively and safely treated using herbal medicine. It draws on research in herbal medicine as well as in traditional plant-based remedies. Throughout, the author underlines the importance of veterinary consultation, explaining how herbs can be used to complement conventional methods. To provide background information, a materia medica lists the properties of 50 readily obtainable herbs, giving details on habitat, collection, actions and uses, along with folklore and case histories. The author also discusses several non-herbal products, such as vinegar and yoghurt. There are guidelines on how to make herbal preparations, and how to use herbs in compresses and poultices. Advice is given on how remedies are selected and dosages determined, bearing in mind that most herbs take time to bring about a healing reaction. In the final part of the handbook the author describes a range of alternative therapies which can be used alongside conventional or herbal medicine.Table of ContentsChoosing a remedy; dosages for herbs; how to prepare and use herbs; materia medici; non-herbal miscellany; alternative antibiotics; common ailments; alternative therapies - Bach flower remedies, aromatherapy and essential oils, homoeopathy, radionics, chiropractic, other therapies and treatments.

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Book Synopsis`Life Alignment is not just a healing technique, but a journey of discovery of our true purpose here on this beautiful planet' Jeff Levin, founder of Life AlignmentLife Alignment is a holistic healing technique that over the last 25 years has expanded to become an integrated collection of energy healing systems. It works on an energetic level, accessing our higher consciousness using applied kinesiology or muscle testing, to re-align our physical and emotional beings with our soul's true purpose. Acting like a spiritual satellite navigation system, life alignment provides a map for our journey that can take us through many levels of transformation.This is the story of how this revolutionary new system of vibrational healing has been transmitted from higher dimensions to one man - Jeff Levin, master healer, channel and spiritual teacher, who received this knowledge and, in time, was guided to make it available to all who want to heal more rapidly.In the course of telling this extraordinary story, Philippa Lubbock explains how Life Alignment works, and how its Vortex technology helps to accelerate change in all aspects of daily life. She includes heart-warming true stories of how ordinary people, from across the world, were healed - often instantly - from a wide range of physical and mental problems.

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Book SynopsisThe healing arts involve a complex range of skills which each practitioner draws together in a unique way. These skills, attitudes and perspectives complement the scientific basis underpinning each discipline to create the wisdom and artistry of any therapeutic approach.The practice of osteopathy is no exception. It involves a growing field of scientific knowledge in physics and biology that couples with an extraordinary range of human qualities to give the work depth, as well as relevance, and which can be tailored to the individual patient holistically and with compassion.At the Still Point of the Turning World examines and explores both the art and the science of osteopathy through the eyes and approach of a devoted teacher and practitioner. The true value of holism, vitalism and osteopathic principles are discussed as part of the approach that each practitioner brings to the patient/practitioner relationship.Trade ReviewThis is a unique text. It contains a remarkable mix. The scientific perspectives have probably never [before] been gathered together in one place. This is priceless, and makes the book essential reading for the intelligent osteopath. * Harold S Klug DO, Osteopathy practitioner, London, UK *For those who have ears to listen and eyes to read it will probably become the most inspiring osteopathic book of their lives and careers! * Paolo Tozzi MSc Ost FT, Osteopathy teacher, Italy *This book is long overdue and is a contribution to osteopathic thought and philosophy which has never before been so eloquently stated. * Gerald Lamb BSc(Lond) DO, Osteopathy Practitioner, London, UK and International Lecturer *[This book] will become a classic text of 'must reads' for those who think - . * Nicholas Handoll DO MSCC, Osteopathy practitioner, Hereford UK *Table of Contents1 Osteopathy: an overview [some history, the evolution of osteopathic thinking, misconceptions (inside and outside the profession), styles, theoretical fundamentals, the scope and perspective of the work].2 The vital quality of Motion [its ingredients and structural and physiological significance, how to read or interpret it; contributions from physicists and biologists].3 Holism and the osteopathic 'lens' [problems with holism; the importance of pattern and context as individuated expressions of health or ill health].4 Reciprocity [interconnectedness, relationship, interaction]. 5 Mainstream to 'cranial': continuum or quantum leap? [false dichotomies, commonalities, true differences; contributions of quantum theory]. 6 Subjectivity and the 'dance' [entrainment, resonance, transcendence; the importance of models in holistic paradigms]. 7 The Intelligent Fulcrum: palpation and thought on the move [a transcription of a lecture delivered in London to the Sutherland Cranial College]. 8 The Healing - 'if it comes at all, it comes from within' (Korr) [aspects of (unfashionable) vitalism]. 9 Beyond Technique: meeting the lesion [the true challenge of technique]. 10 Placebo and Ritual [the value of the so-called placebo effect; patients' belief in their capacity to regain health; autonomy versus dependency]. 11 The Human Spirit [adaptability, self-correction and survival]. 12 R & D & Safety [professional preoccupations]. 13 Divine Chaos: direction, meaning and mystery [the unconditional relationship with and commitment to life; the other 'uncertainty principle']. 14 The Exquisite nature of Paradox [truth enfolded in apparent contradiction]. 15 Epilogue: tying it together [spirit, humanity: relevance to the 'art']

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Book SynopsisThis fascinating, practical book is for everyone who values a natural approach to health. Good Medicine covers over 75 of the most common health problems and offers simple things you can do to prevent or reverse that health condition. They are all tried and tested and have been proven to work, both in clinical research but also in practice, with people like you. Each condition includes the following information:* Five or six good medicine solutions - how each solution works and what you need to do* Best and worst foods - which foods you should eat and those you should avoid* Best supplements - the most appropriate supplementsYou will also find revealing case studies and general advice on the habits that will help you stay healthy, from reducing your stress level to improving your diet and how to monitor which changes make the biggest difference to you. Covering everything from everyday ailments such as the common cold to more serious illnesses, this coTrade ReviewYou'll be brimming with health and raring to go all year through * Sun *

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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 SynopsisJames Fadiman, an early psychedelic researcher, and co-author Jordan Gruber's MICRODOSING FOR HEALTH, HEALING AND ENHANCED PERFORMANCE is the first comprehensive book on microdosing, using new research and extensive reports from individuals to describe the possibilities of the practice. Microdosing is proving to be a safe and powerful approach to a wide range of health conditions and enhanced performance. Partly responsible for modern microdosing's development and current popularity, the authors answer hundreds of questions, blending extensive research with detailed personal accounts from contributors worldwide. The book also contains wide-ranging microdosing history, research, and science.People have microdosed successfully: * to alleviate symptoms of depression, ADHD, chronic pain, and long COVID* for enhanced focus, mental acuity, and physical abilities (including sports)* to help taper off pharmaceuticals, especially a

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWise Power is a radical revisioning of menopause as an awakening to the kind of power we need today, for the sake of the world. - Lynne Twist, global visionary, co-founder of the Pachamama Alliance and bestselling author It’s more than time that women began having new conversations about menopause, telling each other stories about beginnings, not endings. Wise Power is a rich, inspiring and practical guide to navigating this time of bone-deep metamorphosis – a thoughtfully crafted map charting the new opportunities ushered in by this profound initiatory experience. - Sharon Blackie, author of 'Hagitude: Reimagining the Second Half of Life' Fizzing with potent wisdom. This is the book on the menopause I’ve been waiting for: straight talking, courageous, initiatory and wise, wise, wise. - Lucy H. Pearce, author of 'Moon Time', 'Burning Woman' and 'Medicine Woman' At once tender and intimate, fierce and clear-eyed, Wise Power is a bounty of rich observations and story-telling that leads us through the labyrinth of menopause: that is, the years of perimenopause through to postmenopause. With robust truth telling, loving kindness and embodied wisdom, Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer have brought forth a map of menopause that is fresh, original and revolutionary. If you’re up for a deep dive into the power inherent in the menopause transition and keen to take charge of your bumpy journey to mature self-knowledge, Wise Power is your book. - Jane Bennett, creator of Celebration Day for Girls and co-author of 'About Bloody Time'Reading the book Wise Power is an experience of feeling deeply seen, affirmed and honoured. As the authors, with breathtaking clarity, both practically and spiritually, guide us through the phases of the menopause transition, we are drawn back into an intimacy with the unfathomable rhythms that move us. An antidote to dusty hand-me-down ignorance, this book offers us a profound framework for reclaiming menopause as a spiritual death/rebirth initiation, as well as generous guidance for how to navigate each phase of the process. - Chameli Gad Ardagh, founder of AwakeningWomen.comThis book is essential. Finally a map and a guide for one of life’s greatest initiations and greatest confusions for women. No longer shrouded in shadow, the path becomes one of courage and beauty, letting go and allowing. Instead of holding on to what we know, we are shown how to understand a level of spiritual emergence that can and should transform our lives into expressions of personal sovereignty and authority. What a blessing of a book. - Clare Dubois, founder of Treesisters (treesisters.org) This is a magnificent book, possibly the one we’ve all been waiting for. For so many of us the only stories about menopause have been negative. Wise Power tells the real story: why we “suffer” and what to do about it. Woven through with many illuminating experiences, it reframes menopause, creating a new language and a map, offering a deeper understanding of the spiritual and psychological transformation that’s happening. - Jane Hardwicke Collings, Women’s Mysteries teacher and founder of the School of Shamanic WomancraftMy menopause has been a deep, challenging and yet wonderful journey for me, my husband and our relationship; my “menopausal bend” as I call it. This book is a radical, liberating reframing of menopause that will support you in the transformative alchemy of this era of your life, or of your woman’s life. Alexandra and Sjanie bring wisdom and fierce humanity to whatever they touch, including this fiery topic which is, at last, beginning to be acknowledged as the powerful and demanding rite of passage that it is. - Susannah Darling Khan, author and co-founder of Movement MedicineA compassionate and unflinching guide to the spiritual journey through menopause which Alexandra and Sjanie so rightly identify as the 'most creative and satisfying period of our lives'. - Lara Briden, author of 'Hormone Repair Manual: Every Woman’s Guide to Healthy Hormones After 40'Sjanie and Alexandra are women of power and have the deep heart wisdom to use it wisely for the good of all. Wise Power is a necessity if we are to evolve as a species, and the knowledge and experience contained in this book are surely a part of creating it. - Ya’Acov Darling Khan, Shaman, author and co-founder of Movement Medicine Wise Power reveals menopause as a time of awakening and spiritual activation. Like an elder sister, Wise Power guides us through the five stages of the menopausal initiation so that we may celebrate our well-earned wisdom and timeless beauty. - Tami Lynn Kent, author of 'Wild Feminine', 'Wild Creative' and 'Mothering from Your Center'In Wise Power, Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer invite perimenopausal, menopausal and postmenopausal women into a space of wisdom, empathy, rich stories, community and pragmatic resources. Thus equipped, we find ourselves more enriched, soothed, inspired and aligned with the Good Mystery that is Life. - Dr Claudia Welch, author of 'Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life'This book is a gift that takes you to a much-needed menopause pulpit where – if you’re open and brave enough not to believe the cultural narrative that demonizes menopause – you’ll find a transformational path to menopause awaits and that this is truly a time of great awakening. As I read this book, I found myself cheering “Yes! Yes! Yes!”, thrilled to see the importance of rest and related topics stressed throughout, and convinced that the menopause “medicine” you will discover is exactly what is needed right now. When this wise power is known and embodied, your life, and the world, will change for the better. - Karen Brody, author of 'Daring to Rest: Reclaim Your Power with Yoga Nidra Rest Meditation' Wise Power is essential medicine for this time. As I read it, every cell in my body, down to my marrow, said “Yes!” The beauty of this book is that it speaks to healing the deeply ingrained and implicit biases of the patriarchal cultures that so many of us were raised within. And also to healing the violence of ageism, which is particularly acute for women. Simultaneously, it lifts up the lived experience of power, creativity and wisdom that elder women are invited to own; the power and creativity that has in the past led people through catastrophic situations – both environmental and social. Now, as we face a confluence of emergencies that threaten the very future of our species, it’s vital that we do the inner work this book invites us to. We may then fully own the power, insight and wisdom that nature has gifted to us, to step boldly and purposefully into the callings of this time. - Nina Simons, co-founder and Chief Relationship Officer, Bioneers, and author of 'Nature, Culture & the Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership' Wise Power is an initiation into the profound power and wisdom of menopause. This book is incredibly timely and I have no doubt it will completely shift our view of menopause, which has traditionally been seen as an affliction we must simply suffer through. It is the handbook needed to rewrite the story of menopause, and I truly believe that if you follow the guidance offered within its pages, you will experience immense benefits. - Nicole Jardim, author of 'Fix Your Period'Dreading or struggling with menopause? Wise Power embraces the richness of this phase that so many experience as challenging. Brought to life with women’s stories, it offers a clear map of the territory with practical suggestions for navigating your way through. I found so much that resonated with my own experience and revelled in Wise Power’s reclaiming and celebrating this potent time. - Kim McCabe, founder of Rites for Girls CIC and author of 'From Daughter to Woman'This is a timely self-help book that breaks the taboos and makes menopause part of a wider conversation. - The Lady magazineWise Power is packed full of accessible practical tools and techniques to help you on this important phase of life. A spiritual new take on this impactable stage of life. - OM Yoga MagazineEven though menopause is a natural part of a woman's life, it can feel daunting and overwhelming. Understanding your body is the best way to navigate this phase and a new book, Wise Power… by Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer, is all about redefining menopause as a sacred rite of passage that can awaken greater power and wisdom. - Spirit & DestinyAt long last, a wise and timely book that will forever change your view of the menopause as a moment of positive transformation, and not an embarrassment to be denied or medicated. Women of every age: get hold of a copy of Wise Power and embrace its central message that the change is a change for the better, when you finally discover yourself, and all your vast potential, and truly hit your stride. - Lynne McTaggart, internationally bestselling author of The Power of Eight, The Field, The Intention Experiment and The Bond

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewLong before the birth of modern science, the secrets of life were revealed and preserved for future generations among a clan of wisdomkeepers hidden high in the mountains of the Peruvian Andes. Marcela Lobos reveals these ancient secrets and more in her book The Sacred Andean Codes. In an intimate sharing of her apprenticeship with the descendants of that clan—the Q’uero people of today—Lobos reveals how the direct experience of the Munay-Ki initiations can shape our perception of life’s challenges, while leading us into our deepest healing and highest dreams. Whether you’re an artist or an engineer, a homemaker or policy maker, this book is about you, your life, and every relationship that you’ll ever experience. Lobos’ compelling truths of earth wisdom linger in our hearts long after we read the pages of The Sacred Andean Codes, reminding us that we’re always more than the challenges that life brings to our doorstep. — Gregg Braden, New York Times best-selling author of The God Code and The Divine MatrixThe Sacred Andean Codes is a magnificent book. Marcela Lobos gives us a comprehensive understanding of the Munay-Ki initiations. The wisdom of these 10 initiations will connect you with your authentic self and root you in the flow of life. Marcela is the perfect person to transmit these powerful rites to us. She writes and teaches in a masterful way while bringing in deep feminine wisdom. You will learn how to reach your highest spiritual potential—this is a true gift Marcela shares with us in this beautiful book. — Sandra Ingerman, international shamanic teacher and award-winning author of 12 books, including Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self and The Book of CeremonyMost current books about creating a better life focus on speed: life hacks, shortcuts, and mechanistic systems. But true transformation lies beyond such strategies. In The Sacred Andean Codes, Marcela Lobos encourages us to find our inherent wisdom by slowing down. She writes lovingly and clearly about the Munay-Ki (10 shamanic initiations) as a time-honored way to connect with and empower your true self. Her work will help you go beyond self-help to encounter true spiritual awakening. — Susan Piver, New York Times best-selling author of The Buddhist EnneagramMarcela Lobos offers simple, accessible, and inclusive insights to navigate this turbulent period in our planet’s history, so that we may evolve from passive victims to responsible co-creators of the world to come. The Sacred Andean Codes is an important contribution toward healing societal dysfunction and ensuring the healthy development of future generations. This book will inspire your spirit as you comprehend the enormous potential of applying this information in your life. — Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D., author of the best-selling books The Biology of Belief, Spontaneous Evolution, and The Honeymoon EffectIn these changing times, Marcela’s book guides us like a potent ray of light to awaken and expand our consciousness and to transform heavy energies into love. This is precisely what is most important in the dawn of the new day . . . and that we share our real selves—the light that shines from our inner sun. This book is a brilliant guide to conquer our own selves. Thank you, Marcela, for your luminous contribution to life! — Jorge Luis Delgado, author of Andean Awakening: An Inca Guide to Mystical Peru

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Book SynopsisIn 1983, Mantak Chia introduced the "Microcosmic Orbit" to the West. Prior to that time, most of the Eastern energy practices transmitted to the West were incomplete, dealing only with the ascending yang/masculine channel, which shoots life-force energy up the spine. The Microcosmic Orbit showed practitioners how to establish the descending yin/feminine channel of the life-force energy loop. Within Taoist systems, cultivating feminine energy has always been seen as the key to gaining balance and wholeness. HEALING LIGHT OF THE TAO presents the more advanced methods of chi cultivation in the Microcosmic Orbit, offering a full understanding of Taoist spiritual theory through its comprehensive overview of the complete Taoist body/mind/spirit system. The book, also, includes more advanced meditation methods for absorbing the higher frequencies of Earth Force, Cosmic Force and Universal Force (Heavenly chi) into the basic orbit. It establishes a spiritual science that not only emphasises practical benefits to health, sexual vitality and emotional balance, but, also, shows how changes made in the energy body can lead to physical rejuvenation that the Taoists called immortality. New edition of Awaken Healing Light of Tao.Table of ContentsForeword: Cultivating Inner Light by Michael Winn Foreword: Chi and Medicine by Lawrence Young, M.D. Acknowledgments Putting the Healing Light of the Tao into Practice Introduction: What Is the Tao? 1 • An Overview of Taoist Inner Alchemy 2 • Chi 3 • Virtues 4 • Energetic Preparations for the Healing Light Meditations 5 • The Points of the Microcosmic Orbit 6 • Opening the Basic Microcosmic Orbit 7 • Earth Energy and the Microcosmic Orbit 8 • Cosmic Force: Higher Self Energy and the Microcosmic Orbit 9 • Opening Your Heart: Shen and the Microcosmic Orbit 10 • Sexual Energy and the Microcosmic Orbit 11 • Heavenly Chi and the Microcosmic Orbit 12 • Summary of the Microcosmic Orbit Practice 13 • The Macrocosmic Orbit and the Five Pulses 14 • Oneness with the Tao: A Daily Practice Guide 15 • Troubleshooting Guide:Helpful Hints and Home Remedies 16 • The Tao of Healing and Health Maintenance Appendix: Spinal Cord Breathing Bibliography About the Author The Universal Tao System and Training Center Index

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Book SynopsisThis guide will show families, patients, and doctors how to change their behavior and improve their health through new skills that will last when psychiatric drugs are no longer used.Over the past 50 years, psychiatry has made some significantly large strides, but it needs a new direction. The current emphasis on psychiatric drugs works for now, but it is a temporary solution. Studies involving nurses, nursing, interventions and clinical work have led to a new type of treatment.Recent advances in the molecular biology of the brain and epigenetics have illuminated a new plan. The result? A treatment path for the creation of natural, drug-free, and effective therapies that do not produce severe side effects. Chapters include: Brain Chemistry 101 Epigenetics and mental health Schizophrenia Depression Autism Behavioral disorders and ADHD Alzheimer’s Disease And more! The need-based treatments outlined in Dr. William J. Walsh’s Nutrient Power show a research-based nutrient therapy system that can help people with a variety of mental disorders. The guide explains that nutrient imbalance can cause mental disorders by disrupting gene expression of proteins and enzymes, crippling the body’s protection against environmental toxins, and changing brain levels of key neurotransmitters. Walsh’s database has connected nutrient imbalances in patients diagnosed with a variety of disorders found in the DSM.Trade ReviewPraise for William J. Walsh, PhD"[Dr. Walsh] is a pioneer and a well-respected researcher." –Dr. MercolaPraise for Nutrient Power“Over his impressive career, Dr. Walsh has worked with 30,000 patients with conditions ranging from autism to schizophrenia to Alzheimer’s. His book is an essential tool for anyone who would prefer to heal the brain with nutrients rather than drugs.” –Teri Arranga, editor-in-chief, Autism Science DigestThis could be an elegantly simple solution to the dysregulation of the extremely complex chemistry.” –Publishers Weekly”Bill Walsh is not a Renaissance man: he’s a Renaissance scientist. He invented a lithium battery that has been used in cars and hearts; he won the Abram Hoffer Doctor of the Year award, although he is a chemical engineer; he found the physical causes of violence, sociopathic behavior, depression, schizophrenia, and a dozen other troubling behaviors—and he found the treatments too; his studies are elegant and often commissioned by the National Institutes of Health, and his work on autism is as original as the man himself. This book could change medical history.” –Marguerite, Kelly, syndicated columnist, The Washington Post”With Nutrient Power, Bill Walsh joins Linus Pauling, Carl Pfeiffer, and Abe Hoffer on the Mount Rushmore of behavioral nutrition. I was one of those doctors who emerged from medical school blind to nutrition. Bill Walsh opened my eyes to unsuspected nutritional needs, which saved my son. That could happen in your family, too.” –Dr. Woody McGinnis, autism researcher”A necessary must for practicing physicians, patients and families! This book opens a new door in psychiatric healthcare. When all else has failed, read this book.” –Dr. Albert Mensah, Warrenville, Illinois”What began as a quest to help my then-3-year-old daughter has resulted not only in her recovery but has become the journey of a lifetime! Dr. Walsh is a revolutionary thinker who guides us into the emerging world of biochemical balancing, the growing body of research into epigenetics, and understanding how these fields relate so they can be applied right here, right now.” –Susan Lambert, California parentNutrient Power brings a unique new perspective to mental, behavioral, and autistic disorders, including the crucial role of epigenetics. Anyone seeking advanced treatments for mental illness will benefit greatly from reading Dr. Walsh’s new book.” --John Skelton, former assistant director, Australian Army Psychology CorpsPraise for William J. Walsh, PhD"[Dr. Walsh] is a pioneer and a well-respected researcher." –Dr. MercolaPraise for Nutrient Power“Over his impressive career, Dr. Walsh has worked with 30,000 patients with conditions ranging from autism to schizophrenia to Alzheimer’s. His book is an essential tool for anyone who would prefer to heal the brain with nutrients rather than drugs.” –Teri Arranga, editor-in-chief, Autism Science DigestThis could be an elegantly simple solution to the dysregulation of the extremely complex chemistry.” –Publishers Weekly”Bill Walsh is not a Renaissance man: he’s a Renaissance scientist. He invented a lithium battery that has been used in cars and hearts; he won the Abram Hoffer Doctor of the Year award, although he is a chemical engineer; he found the physical causes of violence, sociopathic behavior, depression, schizophrenia, and a dozen other troubling behaviors—and he found the treatments too; his studies are elegant and often commissioned by the National Institutes of Health, and his work on autism is as original as the man himself. This book could change medical history.” –Marguerite, Kelly, syndicated columnist, The Washington Post”With Nutrient Power, Bill Walsh joins Linus Pauling, Carl Pfeiffer, and Abe Hoffer on the Mount Rushmore of behavioral nutrition. I was one of those doctors who emerged from medical school blind to nutrition. Bill Walsh opened my eyes to unsuspected nutritional needs, which saved my son. That could happen in your family, too.” –Dr. Woody McGinnis, autism researcher”A necessary must for practicing physicians, patients and families! This book opens a new door in psychiatric healthcare. When all else has failed, read this book.” –Dr. Albert Mensah, Warrenville, Illinois”What began as a quest to help my then-3-year-old daughter has resulted not only in her recovery but has become the journey of a lifetime! Dr. Walsh is a revolutionary thinker who guides us into the emerging world of biochemical balancing, the growing body of research into epigenetics, and understanding how these fields relate so they can be applied right here, right now.” –Susan Lambert, California parentNutrient Power brings a unique new perspective to mental, behavioral, and autistic disorders, including the crucial role of epigenetics. Anyone seeking advanced treatments for mental illness will benefit greatly from reading Dr. Walsh’s new book.” --John Skelton, former assistant director, Australian Army Psychology Corps

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Book SynopsisIn the traditions of every culture, plants have been highly valued for their nourishing, healing, and transformative properties. The most powerful plants--those known to transport the human mind into other dimensions of consciousness--have traditionally been regarded as sacred. In The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive PlantsChristian Rätsch details the botany, history, distribution, cultivation, and preparation and dosage of more than 400 psychoactive plants. He discusses their ritual and medicinal usage, cultural artifacts made from these plants, and works of art that either represent or have been inspired by them. The author begins with 168 of the most well-known psychoactives--such as cannabis, datura, and papaver--then presents 133 lesser known substances as well as additional plants known as “legal highs,” plants known only from mythological contexts and literature, and plant products that include substances such as ayahuasca, incense, and soma. The text is lavishly illustrated with 797 color photographs--many of which are from the author’s extensive fieldwork around the world--showing the people, ceremonies, and art related to the ritual use of the world’s sacred psychoactives.Trade Review“. . . this superb academic reference is the first comprehensive work devoted to psychoactive plants. Ratsch, an anthropologist, ethnopharmacologist, . . . includes more than 400 traditional and modern substances that ‘affect the mind or alter the state of consciousness’. . . .Each major monograph contains the plant’s scientific and common names, chemical structure, history, distribution, cultivation, appearance, preparation and dosage, ritual and medicinal uses, commercial forms and regulations, and effects, as well as research literature references. . . .This book offers something for everyone. . . . Highly recommended.” * Andy Wickens, Library Journal, August 2005 *“Rätsch’s Encyclopedia is massive in scope, exhaustively researched, heavily referenced, user-friendly, authoritative, and beautifully illustrated. It belongs on the bookshelf of everyone with an interest in psychoactive plants--from those with only a casual interest to veteran researchers.” * Rick Strassman, M.D., University of New Mexico School of Medicine, and author of DMT: The Spirit Mol *“It is a truism in anthropology that virtually all cultures utilize plants and mushrooms for their psychoactive effects. The impulse to achieve altered states of consciousness is universal. Several previous books on psychoactive plants have become classics on this subject. While valuable historic additions to the library, they must now move over. This encyclopedia is truly destined to be the most authoritative reference on natural psychoactive substances for years to come.” * Mark Blumenthal, founder and executive director of the American Botanical Council, and editor of Her *“In the realm of psychoactive plants, Christian Rätsch is the world’s most knowledgeable person. Here is his magnum opus--a veritable treasure trove of information about the most fascinating members of the plant kingdom. As the “teachers” and the gatekeepers to the spirit world, psychoactives help us cleanse the lenses of perception. No one interested in natural ways to expand consciousness should be without this magnificent volume.” * Ralph Metzner, PH.D., psychologist, author of Green Psychology, and coauthor of The Psychedelic Expe *“Christian Rätsch’s remarkable Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants is an essential and comprehensive work that explores not only the expanse of plants that affect human consciousness but the genetic necessity for humanity to experience wide-ranging flexibility in consciousness. The plant world is basic to us, the foundation of our food, clothing, and shelter. But Christian’s book reminds us that human/plant interactions reach much deeper than these three needs; plant intelligence reaches deep within us and teaches us to see, hear, and understand the deep meanings in the world, meanings that we need, and are meant, to encounter in order to remain human.” * Stephen Harrod Buhner, author of The Secret Teachings of Plants and The Lost Language of Plants *". . . the granddaddy of all drug books." * Charles Hayes, High Times, Nov 2005 *"A premier work, and important to have and refer to if you have any relationship to the world of psychoactive plants." * Mark Stavish, Institute for Hermetic Studies, April 2006 *"This encyclopedia is a large and somewhat intimidating book, but the format is friendly and embellished by many beautiful photographs and drawings. . . . this is a major work that will be an essential reference to those interested in cultural and historical aspects of psychedelics." * Herbalgram, No. 79, Aug - Oct 2008 *“This book covers pretty much every psychedelic/psychoactive plant out there, including several that people may not realize have psychoactive properties...For anyone interested in learning more about psychoactive plants this book will likely answer all your questions and more. It's a great complement to other books on the subject as well as a stand-alone book for your education on this expansive and important topic.” * Entheoradio, August 2013 *Table of ContentsForewordPrefaceIntroductionWhat Are Psychoactive Plants?The Use of Psychoactive PlantsPsychoactive Plants and Shamanic ConsciousnessThe Fear of Psychoactive PlantsThe Study of Psychoactive PlantsPsychoactive Plants as Factors in the Development of CultureTHE PSYCHOACTIVE PLANTSOn the Structure of the Major MonographsThe Most Important Genera and Species from A to ZMajor MonographsLittle-Studied Psychoactive PlantsMinor MonographsReputed Psychoactive Plants“Legal Highs”Psychoactive Plants That Have Not Yet Been IdentifiedPSYCHOACTIVE FUNGIThe Archaeology of Entheogenic Mushroom CultsCultivating MushroomsThe Genera and Species from A to ZPurported Psychoactive FungiGeneral Literature on Psychoactive FungiPSYCHOACTIVE PRODUCTSACTIVE CONSTITUENTS OF PLANTSActive Plant Constituents and NeurotransmittersThe Active Plant Constituents from A to ZBotanical Taxonomy of Psychoactive Plants and FungiGeneral BibliographyBibliographiesPeriodicalsBooks and ArticlesAcknowledgmentsIndex

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Book SynopsisA simple and accessible exploration of the best-selling author of Letting Go and Power vs. Force David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D. most famous work, The Map of Consciousness, that will help you to experience healing and transcendence.World-renowned author, psychiatrist, clinician, spiritual teacher, and researcher of consciousness David R. Hawkins shares that we are all born with an energetic frequency within the vast field of consciousness. And with The Map of Consciousness, we can truly understand the total spectrum of human emotions and consciousness.Using a unique muscle-testing method, Dr. David R. Hawkins conducted more than 250,000 calibrations during 20 years of research to define a range of values, attitudes, and emotions that correspond to levels of consciousness. This range of values-along with a logarithmic scale of 1 to 1,000-became the Map of Consciousness, which Dr. David R. Hawkins first wrote about in his best-selling book, Power vs. Force.With the Map, Dr. David R. Hawkins laid out the entire spectrum of consciousness, from the lower levels of Shame, Guilt, Apathy, Fear, Anger, and Pride; to Courage, Acceptance, and Reason; all the way up to the more expanded levels of Love, Ecstasy, Peace, and Enlightenment. These higher energy fields are a carrier wave of immense life energy.An essential primer on the late Dr. David R. Hawkins's teachings on human consciousness and their associated energy fields, The Map of Consciousness Explained offers an introduction and deeper understanding of the Map, with visual charts and practical applications to help you heal, recover, and evolve to higher levels of consciousness and energy.This enlightening book transcends the boundaries of conventional wisdom, integrating the realms of psychology, philosophy, and spirituality in a powerful exploration of human consciousness and human potential to help you be more effective in every area of your life.Some highlights include:· A thoughtful fusion of psychology, philosophy, and spirituality.· A comprehensive interpretation of the law of attraction and its intrinsic link with consciousness and personal evolution.· A scientifically grounded guide to harness the power of positive thinking and its practical applications.· An insightful perspective on the 'power vs force' dynamic, offering fresh insights into personal and professional relationships.· An enriching collection of practical exercises and affirmations designed to awaken and energize your consciousness.Dr. David R. Hawkins has a remarkable ability to simplify complex concepts. Whether you're in search of motivational books for women, leadership books for aspiring entrepreneurs, or behavior books to comprehend the nuances of human interaction, this book can revolutionize how you perceive and interact with the world, inspiring profound transformation and positive change.That which weakens life energy is to be avoided: shame, guilt, confusion, fear, hatred, pride, hopelessness, and falsehood. That which uplifts life is to be realized: truth, courage, acceptance, reason, love, beauty, joy, and peace. –David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D.Whether you're a scholar, a personal growth enthusiast, or simply on a path of self-discovery, this book will help you live with more awareness and lead a more conscious and fulfilling life.Trade Review“I recommend this book for every spiritual aspirant for climbing the unseen ladder of real spiritual progress.”— Swami Chidatmananda, Hindu spiritual monk at Chinmaya Mission, Bharat India

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIn challenging times, it is a gift when a teacher appears to lead us back into the light after we have been walking the hero's journey. This requires someone who knows the path and has lived it, not just studied it. In Awakening Your Inner Shaman, Marcela brilliantly shares her personal story of initiation and how she stepped into the woman of power she is now. Her journey illuminates an incredible map that will guide you into the truth of who you are and your unique gifts and destiny. Alongside her stories of bravery and exquisite growth, she leads us step-by-step into transforming our dark night of the soul into an amazing journey of healing. This book is so timely and important for all of us awakening to the truth of our soul. -- Sandra Ingerman, MA, renowned shamanic teacher and award-winning author of 12 books, including Walking in Light and The Book of Ceremony This beautifully written and profound mystical memoir is a delight for all seekers on all paths. Read it and be inspired to discover the purpose and meaning of your own amazing life. -- Andrew Harvey, author of The Hope and co-author with Carolyn Baker of Radical Regeneration Marcela Lobos takes the reader on a profound journey from the mundane to the extraordinary, providing 13 archetypal milestones that will transform, empower, and open up a new dimension of fulfillment that causes us to become masters of our own lives. -- Anita Moorjani, New York Times best-selling author of Dying to Be Me and What if This Is Heaven? Follow Marcela Lobos's riveting, courageous story as she weaves her hero's journey with the Medicine Wheel to create a unique and thrilling map that leads from despair to daring. In the pages of this inspiring book, we accompany Marcela through her extraordinary, authentic shamanic initiation to becoming a Medicine Woman. She offers us hope that the abundance and magic we seek is hidden in plain sight all around us--and this book will show you how to find it. I couldn't put it down! -- Colette Baron-Reid, internationally acclaimed oracle expert, intuitive, and best-selling author of The Map What you hold in your hands is like a sacred talisman that offers protection on the spiritual path. Awakening Your Inner Shaman is Marcela Lobos's quest to discover wisdom and meaning when facing her dark shadows, despair, and suffering. She weaves the insights of the hero's journey together with the Medicine Wheel teachings to offer you portals to profound realizations of truth. Take Marcela's teachings with you on your spiritual journey to discover your own courage and strength! -- Matteo Pistono, meditation teacher and author of In the Shadow of the Buddha and Meditation: Coming to Know Your Mind

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Book SynopsisA victim of debilitating injuries, Moshe Feldenkrais was intimately aware of the link between bodily suffering and mental health. Through healing himself, he made revolutionary discoveries, culminating in the development of the method that now bears his name. In an intellectually rich and eloquent style, Feldenkrais delves into neurology, prehistory, child development, gravity and anti-gravity, reflexive versus learned behavior, the effects of emotion, especially anxiety, on posture, and most importantly, the inseparability of body and mind.

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Book SynopsisHand mudras have been used for centuries in yogic traditions to promote health and wellbeing, and they are considered valuable tools on the path of spiritual awakening.This card set provides 72 of the most important hand mudras used in yoga. The gestures presented support mental and spiritual development, and have a wide range of health benefits. Each card presents a full-colour image of the mudra with the Sanskrit name, transliteration and English translation. The back of each card includes concise information on technique and applications as well as the physical, energetic and spiritual benefits of the mudra. The accompanying booklet contains background information on the mudras, how to practice them at home, and details on how each of the 72 mudras can be used to address a variety of common health complaints.This card set will enrich the practice of students and teachers of yoga, and will be of interest to anyone looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of hand mudras.Table of Contents72 full colour cards with 36pp booklet

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Book SynopsisCraniosacral therapy (CST) has become an important modality in treating trauma and promoting wellness. With its gentle approach to working with the spine, the skull and its cranial sutures, diaphragms, and fascia, CST has proven equally useful for physical therapists, massage therapists, naturopaths, chiropractors, and osteopaths. One reason for its success has been its underlying theory, as explained by CST pioneer John Upledger. According to Upledger, bodily tissues and cells have individual memories, and traumatic memories can be stored in these cells and tissues. Cell Talk, written for the layperson, explores this concept in depth and shows practitioners how to use it in healing their patients.The book offers simple strategies for treating disease and dysfunction by communicating with these cells to uncover the memories and then follow the healing path they suggest. Upledger blends the scientific aspects of cell biology with insights into the nature of inner consciousness, in the process uncovering the deep links between physiology, energy, health, and healing. Fascinating case studies—from people rescued from serious ailments to “talking” with AIDS cells—show how these ideas can be turned into useful medical treatment. Fascinating anecdotes from the author’s personal and work life add an intimate, human touch to this helpful book.

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Book SynopsisA guide to the chakras that presents the scientific research explaining the subtle energy system and how it creates the physical world; depiction of the negative influences that cause disease, as well as ways to deal with them; and, explanations of two dozen energy bodies and the meridians and their uses for healing and manifesting.

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