Complementary therapies, healing and health Books

Book SynopsisAccess high-vibrational Consciousness Codes to heal your body and mind Star Magic Healing aligns you with high-vibrational Consciousness Codes and extraterrestrial light frequencies that expand your consciousness, shift your vibration, and speed up the healing process. Present on Earth in ancient Egyptian times, these Codes will transform your inner world and, in turn, upgrade your external reality. Through a series of major life events, Jerry Sargeant has reawakened this advanced soul technology and shares it here to help unleash the full potential of every living being. Jerry reveals how to connect with and harness extraterrestrial light frequencies to energize, uplift, and consciously empower your own life, others, and the planet. The author shares practical Star Magic Healing tools with step-by-step illustrations as well as visualizations, exercises, and meditations to shift your vibration and bring about rapid healing that lasts. He discusses holographic blueprints, pineal gland activation, quantum knowledge, parallel realities, shadow parasites, and the impact of crystals and sacred geometry. Offering basic, intermediate, and advanced ways of healing, the author explains how to work at the cellular level, clearly demonstrating how advanced healing is readily available for everyone. Learn how to activate your Mer-ka-ba field and open up to infinite streams of abundance. Jerry also shares real-life case studies, recounting how he has used high-vibrational light frequencies to successfully remove tumors, restore eyesight, heal hearts and relationships, and supercharge businesses for massive success. Star Magic offers an opportunity to heal at the deepest levels and find alignment with your life purpose. Star Magic Codes of Consciousness will connect you to the frequency of unconditional love, unleashing colossal inner wisdom and super-heightened awareness that enable you to manifest your perfect reality quickly. We each have the ancient power to heal and transform within us, and Star Magic offers the key to unleashing this power.Trade Review“‘Expect the unexpected,’ Jerry Sargeant states in his book Healing with Light Frequencies, and I sincerely invite you to do just that. In his vision and approach of healing, the author moves way beyond what many people may see as possible during treatments. As a result, he encourages the individual to explore and embody his or her full healing potential as well as the full potential as an incarnated human being.” * TJITZE DE JONG, Brennan Healing Science practitioner and author of Energetic Cellular Healing and Ca *“There are many people who have written books on self-healing, but there are very few indeed who introduce the subject area of quantum energy--the field and how to access it. Fewer still who show you, once there, how to create verifiable results in the physical world. In his book Healing with Light Frequencies Jerry does just this. He goes into great depth, showing you how to interact with this wonderful space and how you can use the quantum world to instigate incredible life changes. I have used Jerry’s tools and techniques and have seen amazing results. Results that have had others saying, ‘Wow! What did you just do?’ Jerry has turned what is a complex subject into child’s play. It’s fun and exciting. It’s pure genius.” * KIM HUMPHRIES, pharmacist *“As a doctor I am aware of the medical field’s limitations. I was searching for answers, and Healing with Light Frequencies gave me insights on healing techniques that are very powerful and have produced remarkable clinical results. During a healing session with a stroke victim suffering from paralysis, my colleagues and I could see visible effects. The cells, tissues, and organs each produced certain collective frequencies when working with the light frequencies of Star Magic. All levels of the mind and body achieved rapid shifts. Star Magic has enabled me to heal with no medication and no referral for surgery. Everything healed using the energy of Star Magic and the tools within Healing with Light Frequencies. What I achieved as a doctor using Star Magic were fast, physical, and verifiable results. Thank you, Jerry Sargeant, for the amazing teachings and this life-changing book.” * DR. VANDANA RANNJJI ASHAR, B.H.M.S., Access Body Process facilitator and energy healer *Table of ContentsIntroductionPART 1 Soul Technology How Did My Healing Journey Begin?Five Magical Ingredients Why Do People Get Ill? The Universal Database PART 2 A Learning Curve - It’s Not Always What You ThinkPsychic SurgeryIn the Eye of the Observer Light Is Fuel - Activate the Bio-Transducer The Facilitator Slow Motion Intrinsic Value PART 3 Temperature Control & the Nerve Fibre Building Process Preparing for Facilitation Holographic Blueprints Basic Healing Ways and VisualizationsIntermediate Healing Ways Crystals and GeometryGeometry Power ToolsCellular Level - A Little Deeper Split Body WayClearing Pyramids PART 4Personal Team Star Team Egyptian Pools of ConsciousnessHealing Visualization for Self-Empowerment Healing Visualization for Expansion and Growth Meditation TechniquesGuided Meditation to the Crystal Temple of Joy (Atlantis) -12D Light Pineal Gland Activation Quantum KnowledgeParallel RealitiesShadow ParasitesPART 5 Real Nutrition Star Magic Codes of Consciousness - The Secret Recipe Codes and Realities - Serious Fire Power Advanced Star Magic Ways Seeing - One Step Further As Above So Below 13 Chakras, 13 Star Constellations Human AuraMer-ka-ba Field Healing for Healers Dealing with Emotions Unleash Your Full Human PotentialAPPENDIX Real-Life Case Stories Symbol for Charging Water with Love Illustration Guide Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Tara Stiles shows us how to slow down and realign with our natural radiance. Clean Mind, Clean Body is an easy reset for feeling and living better." — Deepak Chopra "Clean Mind, Clean Body takes you on an essential mental and spiritual self-care journey to help you realign your habits and live a radiant life." — Gabrielle Bernstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Clean Mind, Clean Body is a whole-self reset that will set you on the path to a life of wellbeing. Tara Stiles shows us how to slow down, feel better, and embrace ancient wellness practices that enhance our modern lives in an easy and natural way." — Julie Piatt and Rich Roll, co-authors of The Plantpower Way "If you're looking for a way to be free from the toxic cycle of stress, look no further than "Clean Mind Clean Body." Tara digs deep into her understanding of ancient practices in order to tailor them to a modern mindset. This 28 day program is perfect for hitting reset on your habits." — Light Watkins, author of Bliss More "Tara makes purposeful self-care easy and enjoyable! Clean Mind, Clean Body addresses our whole selves with a simple road map for mental, spiritual and physical nourishment to create lasting positive change for life." — Daphne Oz “While it is ‘widely acknowledged in our culture that the mind and body are interconnected,’ most busy modern lives are out of touch with the ‘mind-body connection,’ advises Stiles (Strala Yoga) in this thoughtful guide. […] Readers interested in a more mindful lifestyle will want to give this a look.” — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisThere are so many therapies, healing practices and alternative medicines on offer, at so many levels, that it can be confusing. David Vennells is experienced in most of them. After being asked many times by clients and patients "What can I do to help myself or family/friend get well" he decided to write the answer. Here is the distilled wisdom of many years practice; a number of complementary therapies which are safe, easy to learn from a book, and combine wonderfully with each other to form a simple but powerful system of healing for body and mind. You don't need to be an expert, or to ask one - all these are designed as simple and effective forms of natural medicine that anyone can practice. Follow the clear explanations in the book, and within a few weeks or even days you can begin to enjoy treating yourself, friends and family with confidence and success. Throughout the book, David emphasises that healing begins with a good heart. It is as much our own attitude as the healing technique that is significant. Drawing on his experience of Buddhist meditation and practice, he offers a number of tips and exercises for the reader to approach their healing in the right frame of mind.

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Book SynopsisYoga has become increasingly popular in mainstream culture, with varied interpretations of how it should be taught and practiced, and increased awareness of its beneficial effects as a healing modality. As a result, yoga therapy has emerged as an effective alternative approach to health and wellness. Explaining the principles and underpinning ideas presented by the yoga therapy movement, James Foulkes identifies the methods leading to the most effective practice.Applying a principles-based approach, he explores the concept of delivering yoga therapeutically and discusses more complete ways of thinking about anatomy and the wholeness of the human being, using theories, illustrations, and case studies. Yoga therapy practitioners will learn to improve their work and more effectively support their clients.Trade ReviewThis concise, considered, and informative book makes a valuable contribution to the library of Yoga Therapists. This book not only applies to Yoga therapists. It also gives a timely reminder to all yoga teachers, of the power and efficacy of the processes at their disposal, and given the tools, highlights the potential for healing and transformation on all levels. -- John Stirk, Yoga Teacher, Osteopath, Author of The Original BodyJames has developed an understanding of yoga (from working with me) and combined this with his study in kung fu, qi gong and cranial sacral therapy. This book provides a fresh view all of his own. Certainly those who combine yoga with other therapeutic modalities will find this perspective refreshing. -- Diane Long, author of Notes on Yoga: The Legacy of Vanda ScaravelliA wonderful container of knowledge in which practitioner and client can explore how best to use the tools of yoga. Offering practical guidance and inspiration throughout, we are reminded of how healing comes from within and how it is possible to live from a balanced state of being in the natural fluid ease of our bodies. -- Liz Warrington, Yoga Teacher, Cranial Sacral TherapistBy exploring the yoga therapy process and integrating all parts of the experience, James' approach allows for a natural integration. This creates a calming for both body and mind, which is truly transformative for the individual. -- Larry Drell, MD, American Psychiatric Association/American Medical Association and Founder & Medical Director of the Optimum Health InstituteJames Foulkes has written a very useful book in the fast developing field of therapeutic yoga. He skilfully weaves his own astute insights into well-tried and tested methodology. -- Peter Blackaby, Yoga Teacher, Osteopath, Author of Intelligent Yoga - Re-educating Mind and BodyFoulkes deftly interweaves his western, scientific understanding of anatomy with Eastern wisdom about the mind and body relationship to create an accessible guide to using yoga therapeutically for the whole person (...) this book is a helpful reminder of the holistic nature of our health and well-being and provides plenty of food for thought from both a yogic and a counselling perspective (...) Foulkes' awareness and use of and the transpersonal relationship within the healing process is remarkable and often missing from books dealing with physical health (...) this book is a unique work, which provides both a practical guide and profound insight into the psychological freedom that can be found when we place attention on and trust in our bodies. -- Miriam Christie * The Counsellor's Cafe *This is an excellent book that explains the principles and underpinning ideas presented by the yoga therapy movement and identifying the methods leading to the most effective practice. Foulkes explores the concept of delivering yoga therapeutically and discusses more complete ways of thinking about anatomy and the wholeness of the human being using theories, illustrations and case studies so practitioners will learn to improve their work more effectively to suport their clients. Highly recommended. -- Yoga MagazineTable of ContentsForeword. 1. The Intention For This Book. 2. A Brief History of Yoga Therapy. 3. My Branch of The Yoga Tree and Scope of Practice. 4. Integrative Living Anatomy. 5. How to Use This Book. PRINCIPLES & THEMES. 6. What is a Principle/Theme? 7. Breath. 8. Centering. 9. Creating the Conditions. 10. Effortlessness. 11. Elasticity and Tension. 12. Feeling Connections. 13. Generating Aliveness. 14. Ground and Gravity. 15. Lightness. 16. Rhythm and Timing. 17. Space. 18. Our Fluid Selves. 19. The Importance of Squatting and Kneeling. 20. Time, Focus and Attention. CLIENT SKILLS. 21. Client Skills. 22. Communication and Learning Styles. 23. Emotional Balance and the Nervous System. 24. Language in Yoga Therapy. 25. The Therapeutic Journey. 26. Working with Clients in Pain. 27. Practitioner Self-Care. 28. Beyond Asana. Appendix 1. Cranial-Sacral Therapy. Bibliography. Glossary.

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Book SynopsisThe complex effects of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Type 3, Hypermobility), or EDSIII, on a patient's physical and mental wellbeing are extremely challenging for everyone involved, requiring a multidisciplinary care team and enormous dedication from the patient. This book presents an overview of what it means to be a chronic complex patient, examining the wide range of physiological and psychological implications associated with EDSIII and other conditions such as endometriosis and fibromyalgia. It explores the exercise and rehabilitation work involved in managing the condition effectively, considering a diverse range of medical treatments and complementary approaches including physiotherapy, Bowen Technique and Feldenkrais Method(R). There are contributions and insights throughout from experts in the fields of physiotherapy, rheumatology and health psychology, all of whom have extensive experience of working with complex chronic patients. The author links her own symptoms and experiences to those of other EDSIII patients and discusses how she has been able to reach a point where she can successfully manage the condition.This book will be essential reading for professionals working with EDSIII and other complex conditions including medical professionals, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, counsellors and complementary therapists, and will be of interest to patients with EDSIII wanting to learn more about effective management of the condition.Trade ReviewIsobel has once again written an incredibly readable account of her never ending journey dealing with (HMS) and the effect it has on her body and those of fellow sufferers. -- Pilates with Julia blog and Pilates Tree Magazine, Julia CrossmanThis second book by Isobel Knight on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Type III) is targeted at medical professionals and offers a unique combination of the latest research on the subject plus her own experiences as a sufferer of one the hypermobility syndromes (Type III). Despite the target audience being medical professionals the book will no doubt be read by the vast numbers of people suffering from a hypermobility syndrome who hunger for information. One of the downfalls of having a multi-systemic condition is that often professionals from differing disciplines do not communicate with each other - this book pulls together all of the information available which makes it a must read for all who work with people with Ehlers-Danlos Type III. -- Donna Wicks, Senior Medical Liaison Officer, The Hypermobility Syndrome AssociationThis unique book is recommended for health professionals wishing to gain a lived experience perspective of JHS/EDS III. The author has invested considerable time and energy researching, reflecting and understanding the complexities of this condition. The result is a culmination of an autoethnography with clinical explanations. -- Carol J. Clark, MCSP, MSc, PhD, Lecturer in Physiotherapy, Bournemouth UniversityA fantastic read for anyone living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, especially the Hypermobility type. Isobel's personal account of day-to-day life with the condition provides detailed descriptions and insights on how to cope, backed up by good medical information, I highly recommend. -- Lara Bloom, Development Manager, EDS UKTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Preface. Introduction. Part I. The Body and the Self. 1. The Body and the Self in Illness and Health and Autoethnographical Writing. 2. Isobel's Story. 3. Visit to Consultant Rheumatologist, Professor Howard Bird. 4. Implications of Diagnosis. Part II. Physiology. 5. Maslow Hierarchy of Needs and Homeostasis. 6. Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). 7. Digestion and Bowel. 8. Bladder. 9. Surgical and Nursing Implications for the EDSIII/Chronic Complex Patient. 10. Hormonal Aspects of Hypermobility and Living with Endometriosis. 11. Sleep and Fatigue. 12. Fatigue and Unexpected Responses to Treatment and Incidents. 13. Crisis, Flare-ups and Management. 14. The Chronic Complex Patient and Pain Management. Part III. Psychology. Psychology Preface. 15. How Patients Present Themselves – Isobel's Experience as a Bowen Therapist and Rosemary Keer's Experience as a Physiotherapist. 16. The Physiotherapist and Patient Relationship. 17. Goal-setting and Patient Review. 18. Trust (and Economics). 19. The Challenging Patient. 20. The Doctor/Patient Relationship and Treatment of Chronic Complex Patients. 21. Learning Styles and Learning 'Difficulties'. 22. Social Media, Forums and Support Groups. 23. Self Harm, Anxiety and Depression. 24. Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT). 25. Managing Chronic Complex Patients with Psychological Issues – Isobel's Personal Reflection. 26. Terminating Client Relationships. 27. I'm Not Mad; I have EDS so Why do I Need to see a Psychologist? Dr Andrew Lucas' Account of Treating EDS Patients at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. Part IV. Exercise and Rehabilitation. 28. Exercise and Rehabilitation – EDS Patient Experience of Physiotherapy and Isobel's 'Stages' of Treatment. 29. Imaging Exercises and 'Less is More'. 30. Pilates and 'Physiolattes' – Core Stability and Lumbar Spine. 31. Movement Patterns; Overuse and Muscle Stiffness. 32. Neurology and Movement Disorders. 33. Subjective Outcomes. 34. Returning to Normal Life. 35. Speech, Swallowing, TMJ and Eye Problems. 36. Cervical Spine. 37. The Trauma of Birth and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. 38. Bowen Technique and Working on Fascia and Connective Tissue Disorders. 39. Feldenkrais Method®. 40. Cardiovascular and Endurance Work. 41. Isobel 'Now' and Thoracic Spine. 42. Conclusion. Appendix 1. Sample Forms. Appendix 2. Useful Contacts. Appendix 3. Diagnostic Criteria. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisYoga therapy is gaining rapid recognition as a form of treatment that can improve the physical and mental wellbeing of children with a variety of complex needs. This book contains a specially-designed yoga program for use with children of all abilities, and provides both parents and professionals with the knowledge they need to carry out the therapy themselves.The program consists of a series of postures, each of which is explained and accompanied by an illustration. The postures are designed to help children understand and use their bodies, and work towards positive changes such as realigning the spine, encouraging eye-contact, and promoting calm and steady breathing. Consideration is given to creating the right setting for carrying out the therapy, assessing an individual child's particular needs, and making the sessions fun using games and props. Sections on yoga therapy for specific conditions such as autistic spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy are included, and the book concludes with child and parent reports on how the program has worked for them, and a list of useful contacts and resources.This practical book is a must for parents, teachers, therapists and other professionals, and anybody else who wants to help a child to develop through enjoyable and therapeutic yoga sessions.Trade ReviewAs a yoga teacher I found this book inspiring. It clearly shows how to bring joy into a child's life through a well-balanced yoga programme...I would highly recommend this book as a handbook for yoga teachers who would like to work with special children or for parents/carers who have a good personal yoga practice. The book would be an invaluable guide for parents/carers whose special children attend yoga therapy, to help them explore and develop their understanding and, perhaps, to start their own yoga journey with their special child by attending workshops or classes with them. This book has struck the right balance between simpicity, playfulness and balance in yoga. -- FrontlineThis book contains a specially-designed yoga programme for use with children of all abilities, and provides both parents and individuals with the knowledge they need to carry out the therapy themselves. This book is a must for parents, therapists and other professionals and anybody else who wants to help a child develop through enjoyable and therapeutic yoga sessions. -- OM Yoga & LifestyleAlthough this work will be valuable for yoga therapists and yoga teachers who want to expand their teaching skills, the accessible writting and many illustrations make it an ideal book for parents, school teachers, and therapy professionals as well...The poses, breath exercises, and guided meditation presented here should be invaluable not just for special needs children, but for all children. -- Elizabeth Millard, ForeWord ReviewsWilliams, a pediatric speech and neurodevelopmental therapist, offers a playful mix of poses, breathing, relaxation, and yoga games for children with special needs...realistic child-friendly practices and spot-on tips for dealing with developmental challenges. -- Yoga + Joyful Living MagazineThese exercises can help children within the autism spectrum, with physical disabilities, and much more. With practical applications for parents, "Yoga Therapy for Every Special Child" is something well worth considering for parents who want to try a new approach to caring for their children. -- The Midwest Book ReviewI liked this book from the start...The material is so well-planned and meticulously written, that parents and caregivers with intermediate level (or higher) knowledge of Yoga can successfully put together a Yoga programme for their child...It was obvious to me that the author has an excellent knowledge of Yoga by how carefully she writes her instructions for asanas. Her creativity as a therapist comes through in how she approaches her Yoga programme, using such child-friendly props/toys as blowing bubbles to improve breathing and breath awareness, using glitter balls to attract the child's attention, and Tibetan bells to make the child aware of his movements...I would highly recommend this book to any parent of a special needs child. -- BellaOnline: The Voice of WomenTable of ContentsDedication. Acknowledgements. Preface. 1. Introduction. Normal Development. Developmental Challenges. Similarities of Yoga and Neuro-developmental Therapy (NDT). Yoga Meets Therapy Goals. 2. The Benefits of Yoga. The Breath. Body Awareness. Motor Planning. Spirit of Communication. Behavioural Self-regulation. Social Skills. Universal Awareness. Multidisciplinary. Sensory Integration. Natural Setting. Multidimensional Approach. Healthy Body. Restorative. Sleep Patterns. Skill Set. Energetic Alignment. 3. Getting Ready. Creating a Space. When, How Often, and for How Long? Assessment by Observation. Introducing the Setting. Paradigm for Success. 4. The Yoga Program. Namasté. Breath Work. Tibetan Bells. Mudra and Mantras. Postures. Savasana with Guided Imagery. Closing Mudra and Mantra. 5. Yoga and the Energy Body. The Root Chakra - Stability. The Navel Chakra - Relationship and Creativity. The Solar Plexus Chakra - Self-esteem. The Heart Chakra - Love and Compassion. The Throat Chakra - Communication. The Brow Chakra - Divine Vision. The Crown Chakra - Spiritual Connection. 6. Yoga Games. Games to Build Strength. Mudra and Mantra Games. Games to Build Confidence. Games Using Props and Toys. Breathing Games. Games to develop Imagination. 7. Yoga for Specific Conditions. Precautions. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorder. Cancer. Cerebral Palsy. Compromised Respiration. Developmental Delay. Down Syndrome. Emotional Sensitivity. Fluency Disorder. Hemiparesis. High Tone. Language Delay and/or Disorder. Low Tone. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Sensory Integration Disorder. Social Communication Delay. Scoliosis. 8. The Response. Yogis and Parents. References. Resources. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis innovative book makes the benefits of Tai Chi directly available to Westerners by communicating its essence in poetic, evocative, and humorous images that apply not only to movement practices of all kinds but to daily life. The book does not assume any knowledge of Tai Chi forms.The images in this book - drawn from a wide variety of sources, both Chinese and Western, ancient and modern - are easy to understand, fun to work with, and embody the true inner spirit of Tai Chi's timeless tradition. The book contains hundreds of photos and line drawings illustrating the images, detailed explanations of the biomechanical realities that underlie the images, and a summary of the latest scientific research on the benefits of Tai Chi.Trade ReviewThis book would be useful not only to the student of Tai Chi, but also of any healing modality, dance, sport, meditation or conscious physical art... Overall it is a cleverly written book that achieves its aim of instigating an aware physical experience. -- Australian Journal of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine(...) is to my mind one of the most exciting tai chi books I have read in a long time... Martin Mellish clearly understands this and his novel approach to the subject means that his book is one that truly is accessible to Western readers... A Tai Chi Imagery Workbook: Spirit, Intent, and Motion is a must have. -- SpiralWiseThe Tai Chi Imagery Workbook by Martin Mellish is an experiential and inspirational book that you can just pick up and choose to work with individual concepts, giving both teachers and practitioners an infinite variety of imagery to enhance their skills and practice. Not only is this an ideal book for Tai Chi, but also for those who practise or teach Yoga, Pilates, dance and meditation.It brings alive, in a user friendly way, time-honoured wisdom into modern concepts, allowing us to explore the value of imagery and imagination in our everyday lives. This is a practice which, as the author states, in western culture has long been feared, put down or regarded as just superstition. It is a chance to return to the playfulness of childhood, and use the skill of imagination in a creative and constructive way. He has embodied the true essence and spirit of an ancient tradition, applying a skilful balance between play and anatomical, structural and philosophical information. At the same time he addresses other modalities, for those who would prefer to approach the book, not just in a visual sense but, in a more tactile and kinaesthetic way. This makes it full of accessible ideas to enhance the lives of all ages and abilities.It is also an excellent aid to teachers and those who need to get the concepts across to others who have never experience Tai Chi before, making them illuminating and fun for all generations and fitness levels. The author's practical, no messing approach to anatomy and physiology creates an accessible way for the lay person to easily grasp the essence of what is needed in order to use their body in the correct way whilst at the same time enhancing the flow of Chi or vital life force through it... I was sincerely delighted to be asked to review this inspiring book, because and as a Yoga, Tai Chi and Shiatsu teachers trainer myself I would be happy to recommend this book to all my students and teachers, and put in into their recommended reading list. Knowing that within its covers is a lifetime of practical and thought-provoking universal images and concepts to experience and work with. -- Positive Health OnlineLove this book! If you only ever buy one tai chi book then make it this one. Quite simply it makes tai chi movements intuitive... This book helps you to experience tai chi for yourself... This book is suitable for all levels from beginner to experienced practitioner and instructor. There's some 30 years of experienced contained within its pages but such is the clarity and simplicity that you don't feel weighed down by all the knowledge but rather lifted up because things you thought were complicated can be experienced in a simple way. -- Taichifinder.co.ukThis is a wonderful book, full of unusual and thoughtful images to help students and teachers find new paths to Tai Chi satisfaction and success. I highly recommend this book to all Tai Chi players, no matter what style they practice. -- Michael Gilman, President of the International Society of Tai Chi Chuan Instructors, Grand champion competitor, and author of 108 Insights into Tai Chi Chuan and 101 Reflections on Tai Chi ChuanIn this non style specific book Martin gives the reader plenty of examples of imagery, for example "walk like a cat on a frozen pond" and lovely pictures to back them up. However, his experience in Tai Chi and authentic scientific background shines through. In particular I like the use of imagery backed by logic, illustrations and detailed explanations. If nothing else we should all try Martin's version of "Opening the Jade Pillow" whether you do Tai Ci or not. I think I will be "dipping" in and out of this book for a long time to come, with plenty of good ideas to experiment with... I would recommend this book and can see benefits to Tai chi players and non players alike. -- UKTai Chi LtdPost Cultural-Revolution tai chi does not include imagery, but Mellish learned from older teachers. He brings a sense of play to the underlying illustrated movements, while inviting body mindfulness, designed to tap into inner wisdom for building strength, flexibility, and balance... these practices, illustrated and explained with humor and wisdom, create the potential for a powerful mind-body shift. Profound moments emerge in comments such as "Commitment does not mean increasing the force that is pulling you forward, but letting go of the force that is holding you back." These physical practices combined with visuals bring such wisdom alive by igniting mindful movement in unexpected and everyday ways. -- Bobbye Middendorf - ForewordTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Photo Credits. Introduction. Letting Go. A Key to Relaxation: Commitment. Letting Go of Muscular Tension. Power Through Letting Go. Letting Go of 'Doing'. Letting Go of Thought. Letting Go of Limitation. Stance, Rooting, and Stepping. The Importance of Balance. Using Imagery for Balance. The 'Empty Step'. The Iliopsoas Muscle Complex and its Role in Stepping. Transferring Your Weight. Feet Like an Ape's Feet that can Hold on to Branches. Riding a Horse. Stance Like a Mountain. Your Body is just the Tip of the Iceberg. Your Reflection is Underneath the Ground. Lines of Magnetic Force. Stance is an Arch. Sitting on an Exercise Ball. Stance like a Car Suspension System. Being Carried in a Sedan Chair. Doing the Form Under a Low Ceiling. Skating. The Pelvis Opens and Closes Like a Book. The Center. Life, Emotion, Power, and Breath. Sinking the Consciousness into the Center. The Eye of the Storm. Pelvic Floor like a Trampoline. Psoas and Iliopsoas. Sitting in a Chair. Climbing Harness. Hydraulic Jacks Lift Your Ribcage Off Your Hipbones. Trapping a Sheet of Paper in the Crease of the Hip. Sweeping Beer Bottles off a Table. The Trim of the Pelvis. Hipbones Resting in one Horizontal Track. Hipbones like Headlamps. Feel the Pelvis as a Large Cup with a Handle. Pelvis like a Bowl of Fruit. Circuits Around the Center. The Process of Developing Awareness of your Center. Your Spine and Your Line. Anatomy and Musculature of the Spine. The Jade Pillow – Gateway Between Mind and Body. The Golden Cord. Sitting on a Window-ledge. Feel the Spine like a Snake. The Pin of a Vertical Hinge. A Downward-pointing Spear. A Golf Ball Resting on a Tee. Feather Extends Upward from Back of Head to Paint the Sky. You have a Dinosaur Tail. As if Balancing a Book on your Head. One Line Through Back of Head, Tailbone, and Heel of Support Foot. Three Circles in the Torso. Radiance. The Inner Smile. Breathing into Every Cell in your Body. Bursting with Energy like the Michelin Man. An Aura Surrounds Your Body. Like Watering a Flower. Light Shining out from all your Energy Centres. Lights Shining out to and Beyond the Horizon. Shoulders, Arms, and Hands. Relaxing the Arms. Relaxing the Shoulders. Energetic Openness. Connection. Flow and Rhythm. Rhythm. Flow. Combating Evil Spirits. Dancing with the Spirits. The Five Elements. Power. Mechanical Disadvantage and how we get Around it. Static Power. Bracing of the Small of the Back. Dynamic Power. Wave Energy. Explosive Power. Self and Other: Push Hands. Notes on Word Choices. Push Hands is for Everyone. Intention, Relationship, and Push Hands. Push Hands 'Light'. Push Hands as a Formal Practice. Effectiveness of Imagery for Push Hands. Some Basic Images for Push Hands 'Light'. Stick, Connect, Absorb, and Displace. Imagery for Level 1: Sticking. Imagery for Level 2: Connecting. Imagery for Level 3: Absorbing. Imagery for Level 4: Displacing. Tai Chi Straight Sword and Other Weapons. Tip of Weapon Passes through a Tiny Hole without Touching the Sides. Tip of the Sword is 'Sucked' out into Space. The Sword is an Extension of your own Body. Dissecting the Air as if it were Solid. Slicing a Pillow. Imagine your Empty Hand as Another Sword. The Overhead Chop - Like Unrolling a Red Carpet - or like an Ice Skater going into a Spin. Imagery in Daily Life. Appendix A: Mathematics and Mechanics of Tai Chi. Open Curves and Mechanical Advantage. Gravity, the Ground Force, and the Balance of Forces. Elastic and Inelastic Collisions. Appendix B: Scientific Research on Tai Chi. Confounding Effects in Tai Chi Research. Research Reviews by Subject. How to Research the Research. Bibliography. The Tai Chi Classics. Imagery and Movement. Imagery and the Mind. The Five Elements.

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Book SynopsisA young Jewish doctor prays to a coma patient's Blessed Mother on Christmas Eve, only to have the woman suddenly awakened; there is the voice that tells a too-busy ER doctor to stop a patient walking out, discovering an embolus that would have killed him. The late-night passing of a beloved aunt summons a childhood bully who shows up minutes later, after twenty-five years, to be forgiven and to heal a broken doctor. This ER doctor finds God's opposite in: a battered child's bruises covered over by make-up, a dying patient whose son finally shows up at the end to reclaim the man's high-top sneakers, the rich or celebrity patients loaded with prescription drugs from doctor friends who end up addicted. But, his real outrage is directed at our cavalier treatment of the elderly, If you put a G-tube in your 80-year-old mother with Alzheimer's because she's no longer eating, you will probably have a fast track to hell.Trade ReviewAn AMAZING book with lots of detail & description of a passionate ER doctor and his experiences! Wow! I couldn't put it down! An easy book to pick up and read a couple of chapters, or the entire book in one sitting! Looking for a good cry or laugh? Or just want to learn about a subject many of us don't ever encounter. This book is it! (J. Cline) It was excellent! You had me laughing and crying, and always entertained. I hope that this is the first of many books to come. Please keep writing! (S. Devol)

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Book SynopsisIf you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you may feel like you have to follow a rigid set of rules to successfully get through your day. And if you're like many others, your OCD rule list may look something like this:- You must always control your internal experiences! - You must be absolutely certain! - The presence of any anxiety means you are in danger! - You alone are responsible if you fail to prevent harm! - Pay attention to every single thought you have! - Everything must be just right! - Always keep your OCD hidden from others! These rules can keep you feeling stuck, anxious, and unable to move forward in your life. The good news is there are tools you can use to free yourself from these self-imposed rules-so you can start living a more expansive and flexible life. This book will help you break ALL your OCD rules, and will help you understand why that's a good thing.Written by an OCD expert, and grounded in evidence-based exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), this book addresses the seven most common rules that people with OCD create for themselves, and shows you how to break each one-so you can find freedom from the repetitive thoughts, compulsions, and shame they generate. You'll learn to embrace uncertainty and ambiguity, stop avoiding the things that make you uneasy, and start recognizing your anxiety for what it is-a false alarm system. With practice, you'll be able to move beyond your OCD symptoms and behaviours, and start thinking more flexibly. If you're ready to toss the OCD rulebook aside and start living with more freedom than ever before, this book can help you, step by step.

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Book SynopsisJoining forces with two leading scientists, New York Times bestselling author Deepak Chopra offers a quantum leap for improving our physical and mental health. In an unprecedented collaboration between three of today’s most powerful minds, Deepak Chopra, M.D., teams up with physicist Jack Tuszynski, Ph.D., and endocrinologist Brian Fertig, M.D., to bring readers a visionary work that delves into the innovative world of quantum science and shows how unlocking its secrets can revolutionize how we live and age—and, ultimately, how we can eradicate disease. The key is the quantum body.      Unlike our physical body, which is subject to aging, injury, and decay, the quantum body exists on a sub-atomic level and is the infinite, invisible source of everyday reality that affects your thoughts, feelings, sensations, and biological responses. Without your quantum body, there is no physical body. And this lack of awareness of the most

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Book SynopsisThis friendly and supportive little book contains everything you need to know to prepare for the perimenopause and take charge of your experience The years leading up to the menopause can be a daunting time, and one which is widely misunderstood. Fear not! This book is here to break the stigma and share the knowledge, answering the questions you've been too afraid to ask and demystifying the perimenopause once and for all. Filled to the brim with essential information, this book will take you through all the stages and symptoms of the perimenopause right up to the menopause, so you can face this new stage of life with confidence. Inside you will find:- Guidance on understanding and preparing for the perimenopause and how to recognize the symptoms - Practical advice for managing the mental, physical and emotional symptoms, including hot flushes, vaginal dryness, night sweats, changing libido, mood swings and much more - Advice on the best treatments and medications for you, including how to approach it holistically, when to seek professional guidance and how HRT can help

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Book SynopsisA guide to folk herbal healing and reconnecting with ancestral traditions• Details the healing techniques and folk wisdom the author learned from her Italian grandparents and from healers in Southern Italy, including plant preparation methods, medicines, rituals, recipes, kitchen magic, and protective magic• Provides a materia medica of plants important in this tradition, sharing each plant’s history, mythology, and both practical and magical uses• Reveals how working with traditional plant medicines can help us connect to and revitalize our own ancestral traditions for deep inner healingBuilding upon the in-depth folk wisdom she learned from her immigrant grandparents as well as from local healers in Southern Italy, second-generation Italian-American and experienced herbalist Lisa Fazio shares herbal traditions and practices from the Italian diaspora and reveals how working with traditional plant medicines can help us connect

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Book Synopsis Crystal curious? Start your crystal healing journey with this comprehensive, highly accessible, and stunningly illustrated guide.Including photo-illustrated profiles for 100 stones every crystal practitioner should know and work with, The Ultimate Guide to Crystals is your go-to source on both the science and art of crystals. Learn about crystal lattice systems, the Mohs Hardness Scale, high- and low-vibration crystals, and energetic concepts such as entrainment and how to use intention to work and manifest with your crystals.Written by crystal influencer @LovingThyselfRocks, this indispensable reference includes: 100 crystal profiles that cover each stone’s physical properties; chakra, zodiac, and element associations; and spiritual, physical, and emotional healing benefits. Large, breathtaking, full-color photographs of the stones, including each one profiled. A thorough introduction to crystals<Trade Review"An ideal and comprehensive introduction to the varieties, uses, and purposes of crystals, including divination, healing, and magic, The Ultimate Guide to Crystals: The Beginner's Guide to the Healing Energy of 100 Crystals and Stones is an extraordinary and solidly recommended addition to personal, professional, and community library Metaphysical Studies collections." * Midwest Book Review *"If you’re looking for a complete reference guide to over 100 crystals and a wealth of knowledge on using crystals in various metaphysical works, this book is the answer." * The Nerdy Millennial *Table of Contentsintroduction 1 what are crystals? the science and metaphysics behind crystal healing 2 where do you begin? crystal basics and how to use them 3 caring for your crystals cleansing, charging, and storing your crystals 4 nine ways to use your crystals crystal grids, reiki, yoga, oracle or tarot cards, astrology, crystal water or elixirs, baths, meditation, and crystal feng shui 5 the seven chakras & their corresponding crystals 6 crystal shapes and formations 7 get to know 100 crystals a crystal directory 8 pairing crystals using intentions 9 crystal healing for animals 10 using crystals with intention & intuition what works for you may not work for others 11 crystal healing remedies physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and other remedies using crystal layouts or crystals pairs crystal shapes and formations visual glossary index of crystals about the author acknowledgments index

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Book SynopsisSEXTO VOLUMEN DE LA SERIE MÉDICO MÉDIUMLIMPIEZAS DEPURATIVAS PARA SANAR LO QUE REALMENTE ESTÁ MAL EN TU CUERPOAnthony William, el Médico Médium, te descubre las verdaderas causas de casi doscientos síntomas y enfermedades, y te ofrece protocolos depurativos y suplementos que por fin te ayudarán a sanar dolencias como:ACNÉADICCIONESAGOTAMIENTOAMIGDALITIS ESTREPTOTÓCICAANOREXIA Y BULIMIAANSIEDADAUMENTO DE PESOCAÍDA Y PÉRDIDA DEL CABELLOCÁNCERCEFALEAS Y MIGRAÑASCONJUNTIVITISCULPABILIDAD Y TRISTEZAALZHÉIMERDEPRESIÓNDIARREADIFICULTAD PARA CONCENTRARSEDIVERTICULITISDOLOR ARTICULARECCEMA Y PSORIASISENDOMETRIOSISENFERMEDAD DE LYMEENVEJECIMIENTOESCLEROSIS MÚLTIPLEESTREÑIMIENTOFATIGAFIBROMASFIBROMIALGIAGLAUCOMAHAMBRE MISTERIOSAHERPES SIMPLEHERPES ZÓSTERHINCHAZÓNHIPERCOLESTEROLEMIAHIPERTENSIÓN ARTERIALINFECCIONES DE LAS VÍAS URINARIASINFECCIONES DE LOS SENOS PARANASALES<

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Book SynopsisThis introduction to the key principles of needling techniques for acupuncturists has been produced with the needs of the student in mind, and serves as a core learning tool for beginners, and a handy reference for later use.The book covers everything from the basics of good practice in care of filiform needles, through methods of insertion, to manipulation and the arrival of Qi. Reinforcing and reducing methods of acupuncture are explained, as are the four essential needling manipulations of Dragon-Tiger-Tortoise-Phoenix. The book concludes with practical chapters on the retention and withdrawal of needles, and the management and prevention of accidents. Explanations are clear and illustrated with diagrams, and fully demonstrated in action on the accompanying digital download. For ease of use, all key manipulations and principles are indexed on the digital download for quick reference and easy repetition.This practical guide will be an invaluable learning and reference aid to all students and practitioners of acupuncture.

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Book SynopsisForeword by Izabella Wentz, New York Times bestselling author of Hashimoto’s Protocol A revolutionary, wellness-centered functional approach to managing hormonal imbalance by the first physician in the United States to be certified by both the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Board of Integrative Medicine. Every woman deserves to feel her best.  Do you suffer from headaches, irregular periods, or fatigue? You’re not alone. Four out of five women will face life-altering hormonal imbalances, debilitating conditions that wreak havoc on their physical and mental health—yet most of these issues go unacknowledged, undiagnosed, and untreated. Called “America’s Holistic Gynecologist,” Dr. Shawn Tassone has

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Book SynopsisFor thousands of years fragrance has been used, across many varied cultures, for altering mental and emotional states, and as part of spiritual practice. This book explores the impact of fragrance on the psyche from biological, anthropological, perfumery and aromatherapy viewpoints. Beginning with an exploration of our olfactory system and a discussion of the language of odour, the author examines the ways in which fragrance can influence our perceptions and experiences. She introduces us to a broad range of fragrance types - woody, resinous, spicy, herbaceous, agrestic, floral and citrus, as well as the attars that form part of Unani Tibb medicine. Traditional and contemporary uses and the mood-enhancing properties of fragrance types are presented. The book then provides an overview of the theoretical and philosophical frameworks that have been used to analyse how and why we choose fragrance. Finally readers are given guidance on how to cultivate their olfactory palate, which reveals a new dimension in the use of fragrance to enhance wellbeing.This book offers a wealth of knowledge on plant aromatics and the powerful influence of fragrance on wellbeing. It will be of particular interest to aromatherapists, perfumers, psychotherapists, ethnobotanists and anthropologists.Trade ReviewThis book explores the impact of fragrance on the psyche from biological, anthropological, perfumery and aromatherapy viewpoints... Readers are given guidance on how to cultivate their olfactory plate, which reveals a new dimension in the use of fragrance to enhance wellbeing. This book offers a wealth of knowledge on plant aromatics and the powerful influence of fragrance on wellbeing. It will be of particular interest to aromatherapists, perfumers, psychotherapists, ethnobotanists and anthropologists. -- Embody MagazineThis book takes in a fantastic range of topics, including the biology of fragrance, the social life of scents, the healing powers of smell and incense rituals from around the world. Its central chapters profile the uses of an impressive list of aromatics (blending myth, folklore and science) and it concludes with some vital suggestions for cultivating our olfactory palate. Written by a true perfume lover, Fragrance and Wellbeing makes for heady reading. -- David Howes, Professor of Anthropology, Concordia University, Montreal and co-author of Aroma: The Cultural History of Smell (1994) and Ways of Sensing: Understanding the Senses in Society (2013)Jennifer Peace Rhind transports the reader on a fascinating journey while exploring the influence of scent on the development of civilization. This well-referenced book includes research within the last century regarding the use of fragrance throughout history. Fragrance and Wellbeing investigates our evolving relationship with the language of scent and its impact on the personal, cultural, spiritual and therapeutic domains with an acknowledgement to new observations for the possible effects of fragrance. A thoroughly interesting, informative and engaging read! -- Lora Cantele, Editor, International Journal of Professional Holistic AromatherapyA walk through an oriental bazaar, contemplation in a Hindu temple, and reading Rhind's Fragrance and Wellbeing are three experiences that provide a clear insight into what Westerners miss by pushing our sense of smell aside. By presenting ample cross-cultural, historical and psychological evidence, Rhind persuasively argues why we should take our nose seriously. -- Dr Jan Havlícek, Department of Anthropology, Charles University, Prague, Czech RepublicJennifer Peace Rhind's classic delivers an in depth explanation of the effect natural plant perfumes have on the human psyche. This work not only covers a scientific summary of plant chemistry, but also the historical use of plants in shamanic and mystical traditions throughout the world...In this great work, the author explores the various odour types and characteristics encountered in plant fragrances in great detail, and goes on to list and describe plant categories... Having read (or at least scanned) many books on the subject of "Aromatherapy", I have found Jennifer Peace Rhind's "Fragrance and Wellbeing" - to be the one which will remain on my bookshelf, to be referred to and delved into often. A great work which deserves much revisiting. -- The HerbalistJennifer Peace Rhind is a trained chartered biologist who then undertook further studies in complementary therapies, including aromatherapy... She explores the sense of smell and how it works with the psyche... the emotional response to odors.... The evolution of perfume is explored..introduces us to the language of fragrance... I found this book fascinating and full of really great information. -- Jo Ketterman MARH * Homeopathy in practice *[This book] addresses how fragrance strongly links to our soul and spirit, and how each aroma plays a different part in addressing the problems of the mind (...) [with] comprehensive descriptions of the wide variety of natural aromas to be found in the plant world (...) in my decade-plus long experience in the world of aromatherapy, I learned many new things from this book. -- Sharon Falsetto * NAHA Aromatherapy Journal, Winter 2017.4 *Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Part I. Scent: A Pan-Dimensional Perspective. 1. The Fallen Angel. 2. Smell and the psyche. 3. Per fumum. 4. Perfume: The transcendence of the sweet life. Part II. A Natural Palette of Aromatics. 5. Fragrance philosophies. 6. Woody, resinous, balsamic and coniferous scents. 7. Spices. 8. Herbaceous, green, camphoraceous, cineolic and agrestic scented botanicals. 9. Flowers. 10. Citrus, lemon-scented botanicals and fruity fragrances. 11. Attars and the role of fragrance in Unani Tibb medicine (Jeannie Fatimeh Graham). In conclusion. 12. Cultivating the olfactory palate. Glossary. Appendix A. Classification of fragrance. Appendix B. Ambergris. Appendix C. Fragrance and the four elements. Appendix D. Developing sensory appreciation of plant aromatics, essential oils, absolutes and fragrances. References. Bibliography for Chapter 11. Recommended reading.

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Book SynopsisFrom the co-founder of one of the world''s most respected herbal education websites: recipes, rituals, practices, and personal stories to help you live a more sexually fulfilled and vital life.Plants are the great healers of the earth, and their capacity to support healthy sexuality is just as powerful. This beautifully written and illustrated book brings you into a relationship with herbs for sexual fulfillment and empowerment.Drawing on her own knowledge of herbalism and sacred sensuality, along with intimate stories from students who implemented her teachings, Kimberly Gallagher guides you on a personal journey of growth aided by the aphrodisiac properties and sensual uses of healing herbs and flowers such as damiana, cacao, and rose. Kimberly is an author and co-founder of LearningHerbs, a widely respected herbal education website.In Aphrodisiac, you''ll find thoughtful, soulful rituals and dozens of recipes for putting the herbs to use, such aTrade Review"Kimberly Gallagher's life-changing, life-enhancing, and life-expanding book Aphrodisiac is quite simply delicious. She takes the reader on a spine-tingling, heart-opening, and pulse-quickening awakening of all of our senses, leading each of us to experience the expansive wonder of all the sensual delights that life can offer." - Regena Thomashauer, New York Times best-selling author of Pussy: A Reclamation and Creatrix of Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts "Aphrodisiac is a sensuous delight and a love letter to life itself. It invites and entices us to engage in the everyday aspects of life as sensuous acts of pleasure, and then goes on to explain in lovely detail exactly how to do so. This is Eros as its finest. Kimberly will help you create new levels of rapture and ecstasy as well as deeper heart connections." - Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist and author "Aphrodisiac is the book that I've always wanted! It encompasses a truly holistic understanding of sexuality that includes our relationship with the natural world and its healing, life-enhancing, Eros-encouraging plants. Just reading the recipes alone is a huge turn-on! Let Kimberly be your brilliant, wise, and empowering guide to the luscious world of wondrous plants (along with rituals, meditations, and more) that have the power to enhance our erotic connections with ourselves, with others, and with nature." - Sheri Winston, wholistic sexuality teacher, author of the award-winning Women's Anatomy of Arousal and Succulent SexCraft, founder of the Intimate Arts Center "In an age characterized by stress and uncertainty, Aphrodisiac invites us to remember pleasure and how good life can feel. Imagine all the good things you know you should be doing for yourself and your relationships-connecting with nature, pampering yourself, improving communication, having mind-blowing orgasms . . . the things we aspire to do and rarely find the time for. Aphrodisiac is a guide to discovering self-care, joy, love, and beauty." - Thomas Easley, author of The Modern Herbal Dispensatory "While plants have been used to enliven our sensuality since time immemorial, the idea of 'aphrodisiacs' is too often presented as something spurious, or something coercive. In reality, a person's sexuality is as important to their wellness as their digestion. Kimberly Gallagher offers us a guidebook to the use of herbs known to connect us to the fullness of our lives' and bodies' sensual health." - jim mcdonald, herbalist"Within just a few pages of Aphrodisiac, your center of gravity changes in relation to your concepts around sensuality, sexuality, and pleasure. This veritable feast of the senses will rock your world, leading you on a journey of sensory revelry unlike what you have experienced before. Kimberly Gallagher is your artful guide in discovering greater sexual fulfillment and harnessing sexual creativity to fuel all aspects of your life." - Kami McBride, author of The Herbal Kitchen "Kimberly Gallagher elevates the path of herbal aphrodisiacs to a higher plane, so that every reader may find steps to liberating deep desire and expressing joy. Plants on the physical plane provide sweet adventures for each of our paths to erotic bliss. Aphrodisiacshould be given to every person who has loved and wants to love." - Amanda McQuade Crawford, MA, MFT, MCPP, RH(AHG), Consulting Medical Herbalist

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the world of traditional Chinese medicine—for cats and dogs! For the growing number of animal lovers seeking an alternative to Western medicine, this thoughtful and comprehensive approach to home animal care is a virtual godsend. FOUR PAWS, FIVE DIRECTIONS includes descriptions of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine treatments, with special emphasis placed on clear, uncomplicated approaches to acupressure and diet that you can do at home. And just wait till you see the photographs! These vivid color portraits accurately chart the meridians and acupressure points of thirty-two gorgeous, furry models. Pet owners and students of veterinary medicine alike will appreciate this unique and upbeat guide to interacting more holistically with our beloved feline and canine friends.

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Book SynopsisTransformation through Journal Writing is a grounded guide to self reflection through journaling for those in the helping professions. Journals are shown to be an effective method of self-care and self-development. Full of inspiring and original ideas, this book provides everything you need to know about developing and advancing journaling skills. It covers a range of different styles, from the logical and structured use of templates, frameworks and models, to the creative and organic process of art journaling. Each technique and its transformative potential are clearly explained, and readers are encouraged to start writing through expertly crafted exercises and journal examples. It is a flexible resource that will inspire readers to start a reflective journal for the first time or to try out new techniques and methodologies. A comprehensive handbook to self-reflective journaling, this book will be of interest to everyone in the health professions including complementary and alternative practitioners, supervisors, counsellors, psychotherapists, and art, music and drama therapists.Trade ReviewThis book is an excellent resource for those interested in reflection through the use of a journal, for their personal and professional development. As I have always enjoyed recording events in my life, it has inspired me to further develop my journal into a reflective account of event to help me examine and address issues I encounter as a therapist and in my daily life...The book is suitable for those who are new to journal writing and are not sure how to start. It is easy to read, the examples are interesting and relevant to complementary health practitioners and the format makes it easy to follow. -- International TherapistThis is an authoritative yet permissive book. Jane's writing is steeped in a rich knowledge of the topic (it was reassuring that so many of my favourite authors found a mention; I also discovered new ones to follow up on.) Her keen appreciation of the practicalities of embarking on reflective work for the first time shone through... this is a reassuring and encouraging book. Suitable for those brand new to the idea of reflective practice (I'm going to recommend it to my Foundation Degree students), whilst at the same time a rich treasure trove of ideas, techniques, and models for those more familiar with the topic. -- The HomeopathReading this book was like wandering into a wonderful toyshop crammed with exciting games. There were some old favourites, some brand new ones, very clear instructions on all the boxes, lots of encouragement, and absolute permission to jettison those I didn't like. I couldn't wait to get going!There is something for everyone, from the most reluctant beginner to the long-time keeper of journals, from the student in training to the established professional, and tutors, coaches and supervisors everywhere. -- Su Fox, massage and craniosacral therapist, psychotherapist and author of Relating to Clients: The Therapeutic Relationship for Complementary TherapistsTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Introducing the Reflective Journal. 2. Getting Started. 3. Narrative Journal. 4. Essential Tools for Reflective Journals. 5. Advanced Tools and Techniques. 6. Creative and Art Journals. 7. Reflective Frameworks and Models. 8. Visualisation. 9. Reflective Worksheets. 10. Reflecting on Reflection. Index.

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Book SynopsisCyndi Dale's The Subtle Body has become the go-to reference guide for anyone who wants to learn about the many varieties of energy healing. With The Subtle Body Practice Manual, she offers an equally valuable resource: a practical instruction manual for putting energy healing into action. Filled with lucid information, step-by-step guidance, diagrams, and key insights, here is an expansive how-to manual that covers practices from a vast range of holistic healing and energy medicine traditions, including: The six core energy techniques that every healer should know • Energetic diagnosis practices to determine which kind of modality will be most effective for specific health issues • Setting strong and flexible energetic boundaries, with special guidance for those in the healing professions • Techniques for working with the subtle aspects of the body, emotions, and the subconscious mind • Dozens of practices for healing through the chakras, the meridians, chi, breathwork, auric fields, sacred geometry, acupressure, music, and much more As Cyndi Dale writes, all medicine is energy medicine—which is why subtle energy practices can be used to complement and enhance any approach to healing or self-care. Presented with Cyndi Dale's thorough scholarship and clear writing style, The Subtle Body Practice Manual provides professionals and laypersons alike with an indispensible resource on the many varieties and applications of energetic care—so you can begin using these powerful practices in your own life.

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Book SynopsisTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) approaches the concept of achieving and maintaining beauty from the inside out. A tree can't have beautiful foliage unless it has a strong root system, and likewise the human body can't show beautiful radiance unless its internal organs and systems are kept healthy and nourished. This exemplifies the core concept of yi nei yang wai—to nourish the inside so it shines outside. In the West, exterior conditions such as wrinkles are often just seen as a mark of the ravages of time, and are treated topically and, therefore, superficially. TCM believes these conditions communicate a message about something happening inside the body. For example, spots or wrinkles that appear on a spleen meridian line may indicate dysfunction of that organ, and when the spleen is nourished and rebalanced, it can help correct problems such as edema, cellulite and sagging skin. Therefore the TCM approach is holistic, striving to solve the root cause, looking at the particular organ system that is affected and bringing it back in harmony through diet and other natural means. By introducing vital TCM concepts—such as the Five Elements, qi, meridians and organ systems—this book will help you unlock the secrets to optimizing natural beauty. Using a traditional Chinese approach you can improve your skin, hair and nails, increase fitness, help stop aging, and so much more.

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Book SynopsisLynn Stoller, OT, MS, OTR, C-IAYT, RYT500, E-RYT200 and outstanding expert contributors skilfully synthesize theoretical concepts and research findings from the fields of occupational therapy, trauma psychology, neuroscience, and traditional Eastern yogic philosophy to produce a Transdisciplinary Model for Post-Traumatic Growth for healing symptoms of combat stress, PTSD, or other unresolved trauma or anxiety disorders. The model is informed by the highly successful yoga treatment protocol used with U.S. military personnel deployed to Kirkuk, Iraq, which the author co-developed (Stoller et al, 2012) and by her experiences teaching yoga to veterans in her local community. Sensory-Enhanced Yoga (R) is designed to help meet the following goals:Decrease hypervigilance and overreaction to sensory input (e.g.visual, crowds, touch, noise, movement).Improve quality of sleep and energy level to support wellness and enhance daily productivity.Decrease intrusive thoughts by learning to become present through breath and body awareness.Enhance one''s sense of self-worth and personal empowerment.Whether you are a therapist looking for effective treatment tools for your clients or are seeking healing for yourself, this insightful book will provide you with effective strategies to help promote peace of mind and full engagement in life. Lynn''s website: www.sensoryenhancedyoga.org

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Book Synopsis“Easy to read and comprehensive. This book offers real practical guidance.”—Matthew Walker, PhD, bestselling author of Why We SleepA MindBodyGreen Health & Well-Being Book for Your 2021 Reading List Anyone having trouble sleeping has heard all the old “sleep hygiene” rules: Don’t drink caffeine after 2:00 p.m., use the bedroom only for sleeping, put down your screens an hour before going to bed. But as the millions suffering from poor sleep can attest, just following these overly simplistic, one-size-fits-all directives doesn’t work. How to Sleep is here to rewrite the rules and help you get to sleep—and stay asleep—each and every night. Dr. Rafael Pelayo, an expert sleep clinician and professor at the world-renowned Sleep Medicine Clinic at Stanford University, offers a medically comprehensive and holistic approach to the myriad issues that might be affecting your sleep. He begins by grounding us in the biology of sleep including the extremely reassuring fact that no one actually sleeps through the night—we naturally wake up every ninety minutes. Dr. Pelayo then tackles the major sleep issues one by one, such as snoring and its causes; the difference between transient and chronic insomnia, and how to treat each; strategies to combat jet lag; how lifestyle choices affect your sleep, including exercise (even ten minutes helps), meditation (try it right before bed), and food and drink (alcohol is a double-edged sword—it may help you fall asleep faster, but it often interferes with staying asleep). There’s advice for the bedroom—on white noise machines, ambient temperature, what to look for in a pillow—and answers to our most pressing questions, from when to see a sleep medicine specialist to how aging affects our sleep. All in all, it’s a sure prescription to help you sleep better, wake up refreshed, and live a healthier life.Trade Review“How to Sleep rewrites the ‘rules’ of sleep for consumers who realize that sleep hygiene isn’t enough. The book goes far beyond sleep hygiene and tackles issues such as the causes of snoring, treating transient and chronic insomnia, combating jet lag, and how lifestyle choices impact sleep.”—Sleep Review “Easy to read and comprehensive. This book offers real practical guidance.”—Matthew Walker, PhD, bestselling author of Why We Sleep “This concise but comprehensive book covers all the aspects of normal and abnormal sleep with which we should be familiar. Everyone should read this book.”—William C. Dement, M.D., Ph.D, bestselling author of The Promise of Sleep “Want to learn how to optimize your sleep? You’re unlikely to find a clearer or more up-to-date guide than this book by Dr. Pelayo.”—David Eagleman, neuroscientist, New York Times bestselling author, and creator and host of PBS’s The Brain “Before reading this book, I thought of myself as a sleep aficionado, but Dr. Pelayo showed me just how many misconceptions I had. How to Sleep taught me that snoring is never normal, about the seriousness and pervasiveness of sleep apnea, and much more. These misunderstandings affect us all—this comforting and confidence-building book should be mandatory reading.” —Ed Catmull, cofounder of Pixar and author of Creativity, Inc. “Dr. Pelayo cleverly and thoroughly explains the biology of sleep and strategies we can all use to improve our quality of life and maintain optimal health through better sleep.”—Richard K. Bogan, MD, chairman of the National Sleep Foundation “Dr. Pelayo has condensed his vast knowledge and years of experience into a quick, interesting, and captivating must-read book. He offers guidance on sleeping well, the causes of sleep disturbance (including sleep disorders, diet, and medicine), and managing sleep issues in both adults and children.” —Kannan Ramar, MD, sleep medicine specialist at the Mayo Clinic

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Book SynopsisIn this book, Lee Majewski and Ananda Bhavanani define yoga and yoga therapy as a whole person practice, demonstrating how it can help the individual to heal through their own mechanisms. The authors bring yogic concepts from theory into everyday life, exploring how yoga therapy can work with all levels of a human being at the same time (physical, energetic, emotional, intellectual and spiritual) and demonstrating that, when applied correctly, it can assist healing and facilitate an improved quality of life.The book covers deep yogic work and how it applies to cancer patients, as well as a range of other chronic conditions including respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. For each of these conditions the authors explore how yoga therapy can go beyond alleviating symptoms and work to heal the whole person.Trade ReviewYoga Therapy as a Whole-Person Approach to Health is a text that should be part of every yoga teacher and therapist's professional library. Ananda and Lee bring together their decades of personal and professional wisdom and experience to create a comprehensive guide suited to both novices and the more experienced practitioner. The text acknowledges the many traditions that inform contemporary yoga therapy and is replete with extensive appendices of suggested practices including yoga nidra and mudras. This is a must have! -- Leigh Blashki, Board of Directors IAYTThis book is the collaborative effort of well-known yoga therapists and practitioners Lee Majewski and Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani. Their intensive research and clinical experience working with persons afflicted with non-communicable disease (NCD) conditions have contributed to the development of a comprehensive, authoritative work on the process of yoga therapy. I consider this book to be valuable and timely to those who work in clinical and non-clinical set up in providing yoga support to people with NCD as well as those who work in preventive processes. -- Dr Latha Satish, Psychologist and Yoga Therapist and Researcher Chairman, Research Council Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, ChennaiAs yoga rapidly gains popularity in the general population internationally, its use as a therapeutic intervention for diseases has grown apace. The authors, who are both deeply ingrained personally and professionally in the practice and application of yoga for health and healing, have delivered a comprehensive text on the theory, science and application of yoga therapy. Their emphasis on the importance of the application of yoga practices in an integrative and holistic manner to address the whole person and not simply the disease or its symptoms is highly crucial to the success of yoga as therapy. -- Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Ph.D Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Editor in Chief, International Journal of Yoga TherapyI have been reading the book for the past few days and my heart is singing. It was so good to see words declaring the sophistication and intelligence of yoga therapy as the holistic science that it undoubtedly is. This book helps to empower yoga therapists to stay true to our teachings and not feel that we need to break yoga into compartments of western scientific models, to feel that it is valid. May all yoga therapists behold this book as a reference in contemporary times to practice with full confidence this traditional science. -- Leanne Davis, Founder of Viniyoga Australia, Past President, Council of Advisors for Yoga Australia, Council of Teachers for Yoga New Zealand, Certification Committee member for IAYTA brilliant healing paradigm! Majewski and Bhavanani have presented a wealth of accessible information for holistic healing through applied yoga philosophy. Their comprehensive approach offers accessible practices for enhancing spiritual health and empowering patients towards improved health and well-being. Be it the history of Yoga or the many practical tools offered in this book, Yoga Therapy as a Whole-Person Approach to Health is surely an invaluable resource for all yoga therapists. -- Yogachemmal Dr. Lori Rubenstein Fazzio, DPT, PT, MAppSc, C-IAYTLee Majewski and Ananda Bhavanani have unique strengths, with their years of intensive yoga practice, informed, empathetic use of yoga as a therapy and a blend of medical with traditional wisdom. These combined strengths are apparent in their book Yoga Therapy as a Whole-Person Approach to Health. Here they take the reader through details of yoga therapy and unique concepts such as the role of spirituality in yoga therapy, 'yogapathy', a yoga diagnosis to complement conventional diagnoses and what makes a good yoga therapist. This informative and very readable book - which has well thought illustrations and compelling case histories - is a must read for everyone involved in holistic healing. -- Shirley Telles MBBS, Ph.D. Director, Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar, IndiaIf you only read one book on yoga therapy, it should be this one. This book is what the field of yoga therapy needs to help us explain "what is yoga therapy?" to the rest of the world. The book begins by outlining the historical background of yoga therapy and clearly states that this is India's gift to the world. The book helps us to refine the language to describe what we do as yoga therapists. It clearly outlines how we assess the client or student from a yoga perspective and that we have a unique scope of practice and specialised skill set. The book reviews the science on the physiological effects of yoga practice and how these simple practices can reduce the symptoms of chronic disease. -- Amy Wheeler, Ph.D. President of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (2018-2020)Yoga Therapy as a Whole-Person Approach to Health provides a comprehensive overview of the history of yoga therapy and its many applications for optimizing health of mind, body and spirit. Patients, health care practitioners and yoga professionals alike can learn much from this book, which details the vast scope of yoga therapy and its evidence-based benefits. The authors include many healing tools and techniques to maximize the integration of the individual and lead them on a path to health and wholeness. -- Marianne Cirone, Founder, Editor, Integrative Cancer ReviewOur lives today are progressing at a rapid pace. So also various aspects related to our existence, including health. Largely, when we speak of health, the prime focus is on the physical aspect. Which of course is important. However, somewhere, we miss out on the mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions. This book written by Lee and Ananda, portrays and reflects the symphony of various dimensions of Yoga and its application as a therupatic tool. It is very rich in content, since it is a reflection of authors who have immersed themselves in the practice whicih they preach. This book is manifestation of the success of Ms.Lee to have overcome helth conditions herselves and healed many others, of Dr.Ananda , who as a medical doctor and born in a Yoga family has been able to look at the patients and provide them with answers for their holistic wellbeing. I find this book to be a valuable source of an experiential information towards better health at all levels. -- Subodh Tiwari, CEO, Kaivalyadhama Lonavla IndiaThis is an exceptionally engaging, comprehensive and indeed inspiring guide to the theory and practice Yoga therapy, well supported by the authors' depth and breadth of experience, as well as their extensive review of relevant modern Yoga research. Cautions about an allopathic, symptomatic management approach to Yoga therapy - called yogopathy - are balanced with principles and multiple examples for taking a whole person approach to addressing the root causes of an individual's dis-ease. There is a practical focus on four major non communicable disease areas Yoga therapists work with; chronic respiratory diseases, cardio-vascular diseases, diabetes mellitus and cancer. Their articulation of how and why to adopt a holistic approach to each individual's personal situation will be quite helpful to the Yoga therapist trying to explain what they do and why in conventional healthcare context. Being able to express the whole person approach of this emerging discipline may be especially important these days, as various physical and mental health disciplines are seeking to incorporate Yoga into their therapeutic practices, but too often without deep personal training and experience in Yoga and Yoga therapy, and hence there can be a tendency to simply fall back upon general protocols as opposed to a incorporating a wide range of unique individual considerations needed for healing. -- John Kepner, Executive Director, the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)Yoga Therapy as a Whole-Person Approach to Health is a beautifully written and masterful guidebook that eloquently shows us how to embody health and wholeness at every level of our body, mind and spirit. A joy to read, Majewski and Bhavanani's book offers us an information rich resource guide of yoga therapy wisdom that weaves together easy to understand, health-focused practices rooted in time-tested interventions that reveal our underlying nature as already whole and healthy. Their book offers us practical and inspired lifestyle interventions to heal our personal imbalances and dis-eases that enable us to restore boundless health and vitality to our daily lives. This is a must read for everyone who wants to lead a natural healthy and joy-filled life. Both profound and practical, this seminal work reveals the road we all must travel to embody our potential as fully alive, healthy and authentic human beings. -- Richard Miller, PhD, co-founder: the International Association of Yoga Therapy; author: iRest Meditation, The iRest Program for Healing PTSD, and Yoga Nidra: A Meditative Practice for Deep Relaxation and Healing.'YogaTherapyasaWhole---PersonApproachtoHealthbyLeeMajewskiandAnandaBalyogiBhavananiiselegant,conciseandaccessiblebookthatbringstolightnotonlythehistoryofyogatherapyanditsapplicationsbutalsotheveryspecifictechniquesrequiredforintegrativeinterventionsforthemodernworld.Thisisabookforeveryperson-itempowerstheindividualbyelucidatingage---temperedtoolsandtemplatesthatcanbeadoptedineverydaylife.Atthesametime,itbalancesintellectualyogicconceptsintodistinctexperientialmodesbothintermsofhealthanddiseaseweavinginaholisticspiritualapproach.Throughthethreedistinctpartsoftheirbook,theauthorshavepresentedasingularanddistinctintellectualframeworkwhichaddresses"theculturalparadigmofourunderstandingofwhatitistohealandhowtogoaboutit",thesignificantopportunitiesthatyogatherapycanbringinthefieldofhealthcare,specificallyforchronicandwidespreaddiseaseswhileprovidingthe"detailedprotocol,practicesandyogictools"thatcanbeusedbypractitionersandtherapists.Thebookdistinguishesitselftobethetextbookforthetrainingofyogateachersandyogatherapists.Thebookdrawsouttheimpactfulandsignificantcorrelationbetweenthespiritual,mentalandemotionalalongsidethephysical(i.e.the"mind---body"connect)versussimplythetraditionalphysicalhealthcareconstruct.Itparsesthecommonmisconceptionofmistakingforspiritualityandreligiosity.Itprovidesaroadmaponhowtoimplementyogicpracticesandtoolsalongsidespiritualityinordertotransformone'sownselfaswellasheal.YogaTherapyasaWhole---PersonApproachtoHealthbyexperiencedyogatherapistsLeeMajewskiandAnandaBalyogiBhavananiisabooktoreadoverandoveragain.Readingthebookpromises"ananda"toallthosewhoareinterestedindevelopingconsciousconnectionwithoursourceandfindattainableresultsforhealthandhappiness!' -- Usha S Nayar Ph.D., Tata Chair Professor & Fmr. Deputy Director,, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, IndiaThisbooktakesYogaTherapytothenextlevelwhereitdeservestobe.Itexploresitsroots,depthandpotentialasapowerfulhealingartthatiscompleteinitsapproach.Ittreatswiththewholepersonfocusingondealingwithrootissuesandnotjustthereliefofsymptoms.Itisamustreadforallthoseseekingtounderstandthefield,toappreciatetheamazingsciencethatunderliesitandtobeamasteroftheart. -- Sri Vasudeva -­- Spiritual Head of the Blue Star Yoga Ashram Claxton Bay, Trinidad, West Indies.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the amazing all-natural healing and beauty benefits of cannabidiol oil in this easy-to-use guide that offers 100 ways to use CBD in your personal wellness routine. Using CBD oil for calming and relaxation techniques has become a popular trend—and it’s easy to see why! It can reduce stress and anxiety, relieve pain, and reduce inflammation with benefits that can be felt immediately. In CBD Oil for Health you will find 100 different uses for CBD oil that will promote and transcend your wellness routine. Including information about CBD oil such as why it’s legal, how it works in the body, its health benefits, proper dosage, special considerations and more, this detailed resource will allow you to use your CBD oil with confidence. You will discover all the benefits this all-natural oil can bring—without dangerous chemicals or costly procedures. From curing acne to reducing wrinkles and strengthening hair to eliminating bad breath there’s no limit to the benefits this oil can provide!

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Book SynopsisRadionics is defined as a method of diagnosis and therapy which is primarily concerned with the utilization of subtle force fields and energies, for the purpose of investigating and combating the causes of disease which ravage humanity and the other kingdoms of nature. But in examining the history and development of radionics from the pioneering work of Dr Albert Abrams and Ruth Drown to the latest experimental work at the de la Warr Laboratories, David Tansley discovered a curious paradox. In literature on the subject, and in the rate books which provide the very core of radionic therapeutic measures, there are plenty of references to man''s physical organic systems, but little regarding the probability of underlying force fields which might govern and determine the health of the physical form.This book represents an informed endeavour to redress the balance by providing a simple yet practical outline of the subtle anatomy of man. The theory is not new: Abrams diagnosed at Table of ContentsThe esoteric constitution of man; the etheric body; the force centres; the seven major spinal chakras; vitality and the dynamics of pranic reception; the centre therapy instrument; diagnosis and the subtle bodies; centre therapy; etherialized medicines; the future trend.

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Book SynopsisAlchemy is the science of transformation-how to change one thing into something else. In THE ALCHEMY OF INNER WORK, Dechar and Fox examine how illness, suffering, and disease-the "lead" of our lives-can become the "gold" of our authentic selves, and the key to good health and well-being.Drawing on traditional Chinese medicine, Eastern and Western alchemical traditions, Kabbalah, and Jungian psychology-plus case studies from working with patients-the authors provide hands-on insights for bringing "the soul of medicine" back into our lives.The book includes:A simple introduction to the ancient practices and principles alchemyHow the alchemical model offers a profoundly new path to true health and well-beingAn array of practices for removing the barriers that block our own healing energyAn invitation to alchemical "dream work" as a support on the path of healing

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Book SynopsisA unique holistic approach to counteract the effects of toxic and ever-present interference to your energy field, including a 6-week programme to cleanse your liver, rebalance your energy and stay well for good. After guiding thousands of patients on their journeys back to health, Linda Lancaster has discovered that the interplay of invisible forces such as chemicals, heavy metals, radiation and opportunistic parasites is the cause of many common health struggles - including chronic exhaustion, digestive distress, painful joints, infertility, eczema and mysterious conditions like Lyme disease. In this six-week foundational programme, you will learn how to cleanse your liver, neutralize environmental pollution, revitalize your energy and return to a balanced state of health, using solely nontoxic, inexpensive and natural protocols. With nourishing recipes, therapeutic baths and gentle homeopathic and household remedies, Harmonic Healing will help to clear the path for your journey back to health and wellbeing.

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Book SynopsisHow to use your diet to heal your body Countless studies have shown that food plays a major role in promoting health and preventing and treating disease. Kirsten Hartvig draws on her deep knowledge - and her many years of hands-on experience as a natural health practitioner and researcher - to give you a unique guide to healthy eating and to the use of food as medicine. You will learn how foods stimulate the body’s natural self-healing ability, and you will gain understanding of the role of specific nutrients in treating everyday ailments, aches and pains. Food As Medicine will also show you how to protect yourself against more serious health problems with practical diet and recipe advice. As a unique daily health reference, Food As Medicine also takes a fresh look at the nutritional value of the foods we eat. It will give you a better understanding of the quality of the calories obtained from the proteins, fats, and carbohydrates in all sorts of foods, and it also looks in detail at the vital role played by vitamins, minerals and trace elements in maintaining health and treating disease.Trade Review‘This book encapsulates what we need to understand in the modern world: the impactful resurgence of the plant kingdom; food as medicine has sparked a renewed appreciation. We are now finally recognising the profound connection between human health, ecology and agriculture.’ Camilla Fayed, Farmacy Kitchen ‘Health is a gift to receive daily, with everything we consume. This book has facts and recipes, making it essential reading for all, as food is the foundation to life. Fascinating and informative, from an author with a passion for health and wellbeing.’ Barbara Wilkinson, The Herb Society ‘This modern reference book on nutrition and dietetics is deeply rooted in Kirsten Hartvig’s extensive clinical experience as a consultant naturopath and medical herbalist. In this book you will find a useful, well thought through and inspiring manual on the use of nutrition as a pathway to health. Its deep knowledge is founded on both empirical data and new scientific research. It is completely in tune with nature, and sensitive to the Earth’s example and resources.’ Anna Iben & Jesper Hollensberg, Nordic College of Natural Medicine Praise for Kirsten Hartvig's previous titles: Healing Berries: “The companion volume to Healing Spices, this book illuminates the many benefits of berries in meals and drinks. We all love smoothies but only now are scientists, cooks and indeed the general public waking up to their immense health benefits…. It’s an immensely fun and educational book.” (Cygnus Book Club ) You Are What You Eat: “A gold mine of information” - (Michael van Straten, LBC bodytalk) “Follow the Hartvig and Rowley gospel, and you’ll be well on the road to a healthier, more relaxed lifestyle.” (Daily Express) “An excellent buy for anyone with an interest in healthy eating.” (Health & Fitness Magazine) Energy Juices: “This book offers a complete juice workout to boost immunity, detox the system and revitalise the body.” (Sunday Express, OK Magazine) Energy Foods: “A wonderful book packed full of interesting information and exciting recipes which bring more energy into your life. This book is ideal for anyone wanting to improve their diet and their everyday energy levels but don’t want to be overwhelmed with science.” (Isis Talk) The Detox Box: “The Detox box provides a simple yet powerful way to maximise your health and vitality.” (Whatmedicine?)

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Book SynopsisIn this practical guide, Nick Pole explains the philosophy and practice of Clean Language, a simple and highly effective way to facilitate mind/body communication in bodywork therapy. He explains how to use language to get to the heart of a client's physical problem, to engage the mind in the process of the body, and to create somatic change.Words that Touch provides compelling theoretical explanations and practical case studies to describe the importance of language and relationships in the practice of mind/body therapies. Practitioners of yoga, shiatsu, acupuncture, physiotherapy, The Feldenkrais Technique and more will find the guide transformative in increasing the connection with clients and developing their practice through language.Trade ReviewNick Pole has performed a real service by showing how Clean Language is something everyone can use. It is a pleasure to see my late friend David Grove's work receiving such practical explication and application. This is a how-to manual suitable for anyone who wants to be better at working with the wisdom within each of us. -- Ian McDermott, founder of International Teaching Seminars and UKCP certified psychotherapistFor all their skills in working with the body and its energies, few complementary practitioners pay careful attention to the language they use with their patients. With the help of this clear and compelling book they will be better able to practise the mind body medicine which they espouse. -- John Hamwee, acupuncturist and author of Zero Balancing, Intuitive Acupuncture and Acupuncture for New PractitionersWords that Touch gently balances the Ying and Yang of language and body, theory and practice with hundreds of stories, examples and personal anecdotes. Nick Pole's delightful book shows how Clean Language questions can transcend technique to become a way of being with another person's body and mind. -- James Lawley & Penny Tompkins, authors of Metaphors in Mind: Transformation through Symbolic ModellingNicholas Pole offers bodyworkers a new skill in this clear and elegant book, showing that the words we use directly affect our clients' Qi as much as our touch. With simple "clean" questions we can help them reach into and resolve the origin of their own condition. A valuable resource. -- Carola Beresford-Cooke, author of Shiatsu Theory and Practice and co-founder of the Shiatsu College UKNick Pole has written an important and convincing book. Spoken language and body language have drifted apart. Words that Touch introduces how to make dialogue an integral part of bodywork. Without any doubt many therapists and teachers of bodywork will find inspiration and practical guidance in it. -- Peter den Dekker, Chi Kung instructor, acupuncturist and author of The Dynamics of Standing StillI had the sense as I was reading, that I was sitting at the feet of a great teacher: the body. Words That Touch provides an insightful, clear and practical guide for accessing somatic intelligence. A profoundly helpful book. -- Rosalie Dores, mindfulness teacher, supervisor & trainerMight be the best book on Clean Language so far...The practical examples are excellent, with transcripts that aren't boring or baffling. It provides a fascinating insight into how Nick thinks, as a shiatsu practitioner. -- Judy Rees * JudyRees.co.uk *Nick Pole offers great techniques that can transform a consultation, making it easier for a client to be clearer about what they want. Some great case examples contextualise theory in practice, and the book makes for an informative and interesting read. -- David Feakes, MFHT * International Therapist, Autumn 2017 *At first read, I felt this book about the concept of clean language would be one I would refer to as and when I needed. But once I understood it more, I was hooked. I found it was well written and free flowing. I can see that it will give empowerment to clients during treatment sessions and beyond. -- Gillian Vincent, MFHT * International Therapist, Autumn 2017 *Nick has produced this excellent book presenting his approach. It provides not only a clear and concise introduction to the world of Clean Language - and how it links with bodywork - but it also provides clear references to the theory behind this way of working. I felt the book to be an excellent introduction and guide to both the practical use and the theory of Clean Language and 'how to ask questions your body can answer'. -- Adan Hellinger MRSS(T) * Shiatsu Society Journal *Table of ContentsPart One. 1. 'A Long Way From Yourself'. 2. Why Clean Language? 3. Keeping It Clean and Why It Matters. 4. Three Clean Questions. 5. Clean Questions for a Cold Shoulder. 6. Letting Your Body Answer Back. 7. Mind, Matter and Metaphor. 8. Embodied Language, Embodied Mind. 9. How Does It Work and Where Does It Come From? 10. The 12 Core Clean Language Questions. 11. The Client's Goals - What Would You Like To Have Happen? 12. What Happens When You Ask the Outcome Question. 13. A Clean Conversation. 14. A Clean Conversation - What Did You Learn? Part Two. 15. The Science Behind Clean Language. 16. Focusing the Mind on the Body. 17. From Body to Brain. 18. The Divided Brain. Part Three. Part 3.1 Introduction. 19. How To Structure A Session. 20. Sorting Out the Rubik Cube. 21. Exploring the Landscape. 22. Taking Less of the Load. Part 3.2 A Clean Approach to Trauma. 23. The Tidal Wave of Trauma. 24. Angry Red Blotches. 25. I Will Die Too. 26. Dropping the Baby. Part 3.3 Working with Embodied Double Binds. 27. The Panther in the Cage. 28. The Man Who Deserved to Die. 29. The Root of the Problem That Causes the Pain. Part 3.4 How Clean Should I Be? 30. Clean and the Therapeutic Relationship . 31. Clean Touch. 32. Approaching Childbirth with Clean Touch. Part 3.5 Interviews with Practitioners Who Use Clean Language. 1. Acupuncture. 2. CranioSacral Therapy. 3. Yoga Nidra. 4. Yoga and the Outcome Question. 5. Physiotherapy. 6. Teaching Tai Chi with Clean Questions. 7. Homeopathy. 8. Clean Language, Feldenkrais and Music. Part 3.6 A Final Word. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisIt''s time to let go of disenchanted thinking and embrace enchanted living. . .In a world full of demands and obligations, it is easy to get stuck in the same tiring routines - but what if instead we chose to embrace a life full of joy and enchantment? Nature offers the perfect antidote for weary souls. Carving out time to truly experience and engage with the wonder and beauty of the world around us can help ease our minds, soothe our spirits, and leave us feeling euphoric.This enchanting little book offers rituals, intentions and affirmations that will allow you to commune with nature so that you can belong to both its wildness and its tenderness. By aligning with the rhythms of the natural world, you will learn to reconnect to the enchantment deep within you to live an authentic life filled with meaning and possibility.

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Book SynopsisWOMB MEDICINE is a timely manifesto and clarion call for every woman to look inwards and listen to the wisdom of her own body. It is a book about an ancient form of medicine that has been used by women around the world for centuries to maintain reproductive health. It is, also, a manifesto to educate, encourage and inspire women to look within and take the steps they need to reclaim their health and wellness on all levels. Yoni means ''sacred temple'' in Sanskrit. This gentle healing modality combines the medicinal properties of herbs with the purifying effects of steam to cleanse and detox the yoni. Until recently it was almost unheard of in the Western world. Since 2012 and the resurgence of the Divine Feminine, more and more women have sought and found a greater connection with their Feminine Self and have reclaimed this ritual as a radical practice for womb health and wellbeing. Sitting over a steaming pot of herbs is a gentle way to soothe painful periods, tone and restore vaginal

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Book SynopsisJoin Jennifer Kreatsoulas on her mindful, yoga-filled road to recovery and use powerful self-help exercises to aid in your own healing journey.

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