Complementary therapies, healing and health Books

Book SynopsisThe next best thing to knowing something is knowing where to find it. Samuel JohnsonThe Internet Guide to Herbal Remedies helps you find reliable online resources for the information you need about herbs used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including cancer, heart disease, depression, and AIDS. This easy-to-use consumer guide will help you steer clear of misleadingand potentially harmfulinformation that often amounts to nothing more than a thinly veiled product advertisement, as you search for the accurate and up-to-date news, facts, and advice that are out thereif you know where to look. Author David J. Owen, whose previous book, The Herbal Internet Companion: Herbs and Herbal Medicine Online (Haworth) won the 2002 International Herb Association Book Award, guides you through Web sites, mailing lists, listservs, newsgroups, and databases to uncover safe and sound health information thatâs aimed at specific conditions and specific populations; thereâTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. Navigating the World Wide Web Understanding Web Addresses Browsers Web Surfing with Bookmarks or Favorites How to Navigate a Web Site Avoiding Eyestrain Web Sites for Browser Downloads Chapter 2. Online Conversations Electronic Discussion Groups Chat Rooms and Instant Messaging Web Logs Netiquette Web Sites for Chatting Online Chapter 3. Herbal Information on the Internet The Good, the Bad, and the Sales Pitch Web Sites for Evaluating Web Content What's in the Bottle? Understanding Product Labels Web Sites for Decoding Herbal Product Labels General Health and CAM Web Sites Chapter 4. Searching the Medical Literature Understanding the Science of Herbs Web Sites for Background Botany The Importance of Medical Journals PubMed (MEDLINE) Google versus PubMed Web Sites for Links to Databases, Technical Information, and Published Research Chapter 5. Herbal Safety and Efficacy Are Herbs Safe? Web Sites That Discuss Herbal Side Effects and Herb/Drug Interactions Let the Buyer Beware: Fraud and Quackery Web Sites Dedicated to Consumer Awareness Chapter 6. Diseases and Conditions AIDS/HIV and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia Anxiety Arthritis Cancer Cardiovascular System The Common Cold and the Flu Depression and Memory Impairment Diabetes Headaches and Migraines Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Menopause Prostrate Problems (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, BPH) Sexual Dysfunction/Erectile Dysfunction Skin Conditions Sleep and Insomnia Sports Injuries/Use of Supplements in Sports Substance Abuse/Alcoholism Teeth and Gum Diseases Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Chapter 7. Herbal Information for Specific Populations Women's Health Information for Children and Parents Aging Chapter 8. Herbs for Pets Chapter 9. The Bottom Line! Glossary Index Reference Notes Included

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Book SynopsisThis seventh edition of a bestseller has been totally revised and updated, making this the most comprehensive rewrite in the book''s long and distinguished history. It includes new chapters, new sections and section editors, and new contributors. Offering an interdisciplinary approach to pain management, the book delivers a scholarly presentation for those concerned with pedagogy, while still being accessible to those concerned with the immediate application of techniques.Here''s what you get in the Seventh Edition:Tighter focus on discipline-specific approaches Expanded coverage of electrical and magnetic therapies New information on behavioral approaches Diagnostic tests and evaluations Updated information on legal and ethical issuesTrade Review"…Weiner's text is state-of-the-art on all aspects of pain and its multidisciplinary management. … Unusually for a tome this large, it makes for quite a good read. It even tells you how to fix a headache." - Janet Hardy, Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton, Surrey, UK, in Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine "…a wonderful, interesting book which I will refer to whenever I need to discuss pain control. Compared to other books, it definitely covers topics never addressed in internationally recognized resources. 5 stars!" - Louis G. Salib, M.D., University of Chicago, in Doody's NotesTable of ContentsPerspectives of Pain. Discipline Specific Approaches to Pain Management. Integrative and Complementary Approaches to Pain Management. Electrical and Energetic Approaches to Pain Management. Common Pain Problems. Special Populations and Their Unique Needs. Diagnostic Evaluations and Tests Used. Pharmacotherapy for Pain Management. Behavioral Approaches for Pain Management. Procedures and Techniques Used for Pain Management. Legal and Ethical Considerations. Spirituality and Religion. Practice Issues. Pot Pourri. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisThis practical companion for yoga students and teacher trainees shows how to deepen your knowledge of yoga and where to go next in your training, whether you are thinking of developing your own practice or considering becoming a yoga teacher. It covers the history, philosophy, different styles of yoga, and more.Trade ReviewThe Yoga Student Handbooks is a hugely useful and practical guide for any yoga teacher starting out. Clearly written, informative, but also accessible. -- Alice Asquith, Founder & Creative Director of Asquith - Eco activewear for yoga, Pilates and livingA treasure trove of a book for any teacher. Perfect for dipping into for a jewel or two, or all at once as an immersion into the depths of this ever expanding and fascinating tradition. -- Ann PidcockCovering everything you'd expect to find I a guide - from the history, anatomy and philosophy behind yoga - to showing how students can develop and grow a personal practice, this makes a great book for the yogi who's looking to learn more than they get in a regular weekly class. What's great about this book is it gives thoughts on different yoga styles too as well as advice on teacher training and the experiences of people who've gone on to be teachers... This is a great book if you're travelling, commuting, reading about yoga in bed... -- Deana Morris, Editor * Spectrum (the official magazine of the British Wheel of Yoga) *Table of ContentsForeword - Lizzie Lasater; 1. Introduction - Sian O'Neill; 2. A History of Yoga - Graham Burns; 3. Yoga and Philosophy - Graham Burns; 4. Breath - Andrew McGonigle; 5. Key Asana Explained - Andrew McGonigle; 6. Pranayama - Philip Xerri; 7. Yoga and Ayurveda - Tarik Dervish; 8. Different Styles of Yoga. A. Ashtanga - Scott Johnson; B. Forrest Yoga - Heidi Sormaz; C. Iyengar - Korinna Pilafidis-Williams; D. Scaravelli - Catherine Annis; E. Vinyasa flow - Mimi Kuo-Deemer; F. Yin - Norman Blair; 9. Developing a Home Practice - Alison Leighton; 10. British Wheel of Yoga Foundation Course (I and II) - Wendy Teasdill; 11.What to Expect from Yoga Teacher Training - Sian O'Neill; A. Tarik Dervish - Nerine Pal; B. Triyoga - Damaris Booth; C. Catherine Annis - Nicole Svott; D. Life Centre - Taz Aliabadi-Zadeh; 12. Yoga Journeys - Interviews with Well-loved Teachers - Sian O'Neill; Sanskrit Glossary; Index

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Book SynopsisSo, you''ve tried all the normal self-care tips and energising rituals but you''re confused because none of the techniques are working for you. You aren''t loving yoga or finding meditation works for you. That''s ok! You just haven''t found the right self-care habits that relate to your specific star sign! You''re an Aries - you need massages, aerobic exercise and a routine!Your body is a temple and you need to slow down every once in a while and put yourself first. This is a guide specifically tailored to your needs - we know you Aries are full of energy and headstrong, so let us empower you to take care of yourself and vitalise your mind, body and spirit to be your best self.* Each book focuses on a wide range of easy and inspiring self-care practices and rituals specifically geared to your sun-sign personality, providing all the information you''ll need to understand your sun-sign qualities and potentials and how to enhance these personal streng

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Book SynopsisSo, you''ve tried all the normal self-care tips and energising rituals but you''re confused because none of the techniques are working for you. That''s ok! You just haven''t found the right self-care habits that relate to your specific star sign! You''re a Gemini - you need to do a fun exercise, take a long walk in nature or read!Your body is a temple and you need to slow down every once in a while and put yourself first. This is a guide specifically tailored to your needs - we know you Geminis are energetic and adaptable, so let us empower you to take care of yourself and vitalise your mind, body and spirit to be your best self.* Each book focuses on a wide range of easy and inspiring self-care practices and rituals specifically geared to your sun-sign personality, providing all the information you''ll need to understand your sun-sign qualities and potentials and how to enhance these personal strengths.Other books in the series Astrology f

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

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Book SynopsisSo, you''ve tried all the normal self-care tips and energising rituals but you''re confused because none of the techniques are working for you. That''s ok! You just haven''t found the right self-care habits that relate to your specific star sign! You''re a Libra - you need to swim, try tai chi or listen to a podcast!Your body is a temple and you need to slow down every once in a while and put yourself first. This is a guide specifically tailored to your needs - we know you Libras are fair-minded and intelligent, so let us empower you to take care of yourself and vitalise your mind, body and spirit to be your best self.*Each book focuses on a wide range of easy and inspiring self-care practices and rituals specifically geared to your sun-sign personality, providing all the information you''ll need to understand your sun-sign qualities and potentials and how to enhance these personal strengths.Other books in the series Astrology fo

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Book SynopsisSo, you''ve tried all the normal self-care tips and energising rituals but you''re confused because none of the techniques are working for you. That''s ok! You just haven''t found the right self-care habits that relate to your specific star sign! You''re a Pisces - you need to try a facial mask, do crafts or clean!Your body is a temple and you need to slow down every once in a while and put yourself first. This is a guide specifically tailored to your needs - we know you Pisces are creative and intuitive, so let us empower you to take care of yourself and vitalise your mind, body and spirit to be your best self.*Each book focuses on a wide range of easy and inspiring self-care practices and rituals specifically geared to your sun-sign personality, providing all the information you''ll need to understand your sun-sign qualities and potentials and how to enhance these personal strengths.Other books in the series Astrology for Self-

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Book SynopsisHow to Use 50 Everyday and Exotic Spices to Boost Health and Beat Disease

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDr Katz has done it again! Congratulations to a job well done. Dr Katz is a health care professional who REALLY cares about cancer, its impact on patients and their loved ones. Her book demonstrates an empathetic dedication to professionalism and provides a comprehensive guide for both the detail oriented health care professional and survivor. It is an excellent resource that succeeds to assist with the complexities of cancer care navigation. Her book is an asset for the oncological and survivorship community. -- Michael L. Krychman, M.D., CM, Executive Director of Southern CA Center for Sexual Health and Survivorship Medicine; AASECT certified Sexual CounselorIn this book, with beautiful and detailed stories, Anne Katz deals with the major topics of surviving cancer. She is a superb observer of the various emotions that happen in patients and partners confronted with cancer and confronted with the medical professionals. She clearly explains the how and why of the various side effects of this process and her stories lay down the path towards solutions. Anne Katz is one of the very few professionals able to combine in her writing a loving picture of human people with well balanced inside information on disease and treatment. -- Woet Gianotten, M.D., Psychotherapist and co-founder of ISSC (International Society for Sexuality and Cancer)Anne Katz has written a smart, engaging, user-friendly guide for cancer survivors and those who love them. What shines through this book is not the cancer, but human beings-real people, to whom Dr. Katz transmits generous doses of information, help, and hope. -- Gina Ogden, PhD, Author of The Heart & Soul of Sex, and The Return of DesireAs stated in the first chapter of this accessible primer by registered nurse Katz (Univ. of Manitoba, Winnipeg; Sex When You're Sick: Reclaiming Sexual Health After Illness or Injury), cancer changes everything....Katz presents nine personal stories relating the challenges of a cancer life: fear of recurrence, post-treatment depression, returning to the workplace, fatigue, sex and relationships, a healthy diet/lifestyle, doctor appointments and follow-up, childbearing, and cognitive difficulties. The narratives are interrupted by statements/factoids intended to clarify or further develop the basic concept. The penultimate chapter is a digest of the cancer odysseys, summing up the information into what the author calls "A Blueprint for Health." The book concludes with a resources section....The disease continues to affect hundreds of thousands of individuals and families annually. If cancer memoirs circulate well in your library and budgets allow, consider adding this to the health shelf. * Library Journal *In this uplifting book, registered nurse Katz gives hope to the more-than-10-million cancer survivors in the U.S. Each of nine chapters focuses on a patient with a different kind of cancer (bladder, uterine, breast), each of whom faces different issues, such as depression, embarrassment, and exhaustion, and, ultimately, fares well. A woman with breast cancer initially doesn’t like the look of her implants. A man with colon cancer can’t seem to talk with his wife over his feelings about his ostomy bag. A construction worker with prostate cancer feels uneasy talking to his boss about how he will need accommodations since he needs to go to the bathroom frequently and can’t do heavy lifting for a while. Sexuality counselor as well as nurse, Katz gives helpful and explicit information about stress reduction, sensual massage, and lubricants....Cancer survivors and their friends and families will get a psychological boost from her book. * Booklist *Anne Katz provides ample evidence that cancer changes everything. She identifies several major hurdles that often linger long after therapy ends. Each one is presented through the eyes of a survivor who overcame it and is now “living the new normal.” A cancer survivor reading this book may not have personally experienced all nine hurdles, but he or she will certainly identify with several....Surviving After Cancer: Living the New Normal is a very well organized book. It is written to help survivors and their families, and it does an able job at that. All advice provided is backed by solid research. And the patient stories make it easy for survivors to identify with many others who are also living the new normal. This book is a good resource for cancer patients at all stages of their illnesses. A newly diagnosed patient can read it and anticipate what may happen after therapy. A survivor recently discharged from care can read the sections that coincide with the hurdles they are encountering, and family members can do likewise. Using the excellent information and resources that Anne Katz has assembled here should make the cancer journey a smoother one with fewer detours. It may also improve understanding among family members who live with the survivor. * New York Journal of Books *Table of Contents1 Section 1: What is the New Normal? 2 Chapter 1: You're a survivor now 3 Section 2: The Challenges of Being a Cancer Survivor 4 Chapter 2: Is the cancer back? 5 Chapter 3: When Will I be happy again? 6 Chapter 4: What will Everyone Say? 7 Chapter 5: What Do I Feel So Tired? 8 Chapter 6: Where Did that Feeling Go? 9 Chapter 7: Feeling Fit 10 Chapter 8: What Should I Be Looking For? 11 Chapter 9: We Want to Start a Family 12 Chapter 10: Am I losing my mind? 13 Section 3: Surviving and Thriving: The New Normal 14 Chapter 11: A Blueprint for Health 15 Chapter 12: Resources 16 Chapter 13: Bibliography

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Book SynopsisAustralian Native Plants: Cultivation and Uses in the Health and Food Industries provides a comprehensive overview of native food crops commercially grown in Australia that possess nutritional and health properties largely unknown on a global basis. These native foods have been consumed traditionally, have a unique flavor diversity, offer significant health promoting effects, and contain useful functional properties. Australian native plant foods have also been identified for their promising antioxidant and antimicrobial properties that have considerable commercial potential.This book is divided into three parts: The first part reviews the cultivation and production of many Australian native plants (ANP), including Anise Myrtle, Bush Tomato, Desert Raisin, Davidson's Plum, Desert Limes, Australian Finger Lime, Kakadu Plum, Lemon Aspen, Lemon Myrtle, Muntries, Native Pepper, Quandong, Riberry, and Wattle Seed. It then examines the food and health applications Trade ReviewThis is a useful book not only for the plants it covers in detail, but also for its illustration of cultivation considerations that is transferrable to other plants in other regions. It also captures the zeitgeist under which Australian native plants are now operating. Throughout the book, references are made to working in partnerships with Aboriginal stakeholders... it seems much more likely that under this relatively new approach the diversity of applications of Australian natural plants will flourish.-- Susanne Masters, Bournemouth UKThis is a useful book not only for the plants it covers in detail, but also for its illustration of cultivation considerations that is transferrable to other plants in other regions. It also captures the zeitgeist under which Australian native plants are now operating. Throughout the book, references are made to working in partnerships with Aboriginal stakeholders... it seems much more likely that under this relatively new approach the diversity of applications of Australian natural plants will flourish.-- Susanne Masters, Bournemouth UKTable of ContentsOverview of Australian Native Plants. CULTIVATION AND PRODUCTION. Cultivation of Anise Myrtle (Syzygium anisatum). Cultivation of Bush Tomato (Solanum centrale): Desert Raisin. Cultivation of Davidson’s Plum (Davidsonia spp.). The Reproductive Systems of Davidson’s Plum (Davidsonia jerseyana, D. pruriens, and D. johnsonii) and the Potential for Domestication. Cultivation of Desert Limes (Citrus glauca). Cultivation of Australian Finger Lime (Citrus australasica). Production of Terminalia ferdinandiana Excell (‘Kakadu Plum’) in Northern Australia. Cultivation of Lemon Aspen (Acronychia acidula). Cultivation of Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora). Cultivation of Muntries (Kunzea pomifera F. Muell.). Cultivation of Native Pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata). Cultivation of Quandong (Santalum acuminatum). Cultivation of Riberry (Syzygium luehmannii). Production of Wattle Seed (Acacia victoriae). FOOD AND HEALTH APPLICATIONS. Alternative Medicines Based on Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge and Culture. Nutritional Characteristics and Bioactive Compounds in Australian Native Plants: A Review. Australian Native Plants: Anti-Obesity and Anti-Inflammatory Properties. Food Preservation and the Antimicrobial Activity of Australian Native Plants. Unique Flavors from Australian Native Plants. COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS. Native Australian Plant Extracts: Cosmetic Applications. Processing of Native Plant Foods and Ingredients. Quality Changes during Packaging and Storage of Australian Native Herbs. Value Chains: Making the Connections between Producers and Consumers of Native Plant Foods. New Market Opportunities for Australian Indigenous Food Plants. Appendix: Australian Native Food Recipes.

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Book SynopsisHyperthermia in oncology is the application of heat to a patient's body for the purpose of cancer treatment. In recent years, its use has seen rapid development, with a large amount of clinical data becoming available. Hyperthermia in Oncology synthesizes the current research on the topic and provides treatment protocols for using localized as well as whole-body hyperthermia. The differentiating characteristic of this book is the systematic documentation of evidence. Standard procedures for cancer diagnosis, treatment, and management are included along with guidance for evaluating clinical therapeutic effects. The book examines the unique effects of hyperthermia treatment with a large quantity of evidence-based data from both medical research and clinical practice. It reviews outcomes of cancer patients clinically treated at Clifford Hospital, a state-of-the-art facility with Joint Commission International accreditation located in Guangzhou, China.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Overview of Hyperthermia in Oncology. Categories and Methods of Hyperthermia in Oncology. Physical Technology and Biological Basis of Hyperthermia in Oncology. Hyperthermia in Oncology and Nontoxic Integrative Treatments. Clinical Applications of Hyperthermia in Cancer Treatments. Integrative Hyperthermia Treatments for Different Types of Cancer. Nursing Care Techniques on Hyperthermia in Cancer Treatment. Therapeutic Protocols of Integrated Hyperthermia Treatment for Noncancerous Diseases. Bibliography. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisThe term phytomedicine was coined by French physician Henri Leclerc in 1913. Till recently phytomedicine has remained in the background. But due to emerging challenges to the conventional pharmaceutical industry (cost effectiveness and potency of the drugs), phytomedicine has made a dramatic comeback. Phytomedicine has witnessed several changes and several new concepts have been introduced. Phytomedicine, although, a separate discipline, is strongly linked to Phytotherapy and Phytopharmacology.As the title suggests the book is an attempt to bridge the gap between fundamental and emerging concepts in this field of medicine. The book has been divided into two parts. Part A deals with core issues of the phyto-pharmaceutical drug industry. The book begins with an introductory chapter dealing with basic definitions with phytomedicine. Chapters 2-5 narrate emerging subjects such as Phytopharmacovigilance, Phytopharmacoeconomics, PhytopharmacoepidemiolTable of ContentsIndustrial Aspects of Phytomedicine. Introduction to Phytomedicine. Phytopharmacovigilance. Phytopharmacoeconomics. Phytopharmacoepidemiology. Phytopharmacogenomics. Ethics in Phytomedicine. Herbosomes. Nanophytomedicine. Metabolomics and Phytomedicine. Clinical Research in Ayurveda. Excepients for Phytomedicine. Certifications for Phytodrug Industry. Dhsea. Acts Related to Banned or Restricted Phyto Ingredients. Comfrey Based Herbal Products. Herbal Bioenhancers. Bioactives from Phytomedicine. Phytosteroids and Related Compounds. Botany Of Phytosteroids Containing Medicinal Plants. Pharmacology of Β-Sitosterol and Other Sterols. Pharmacology of Disogenin and Related Compounds. Steroidal Alkaloids. Guggulsterones. Phytoecdysteroids. Botany of Withanolides Containing Medicinal Plants. Pharmacology of Withaferin A. Pharmacology of Withanolide A. Pharmacology of Withanone. Pharmacology of Withanolide D. Miscellaneous Withanolides. Sitoindosides. Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids. Phytocannabinoids. Wild Cannabis. Annexures (1-9) Related to Herbal Drug Registration. Acronyms and Abbrevations. Definitions. Herbal Glossary.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a collection of writings on principles and techniques by the pioneers of bodywork and body awareness disciplines. Together, they represent a historical record of the field of somatics. Ranging from hands-on workers like Ida Rolf to phenomenologist Elizabeth Behnke, their lives span this century. In these lectures, writings, and interviews, editor Don Hanlon Johnson has sought to revel the unbroken lineage, theoretical differences, and major similarities of these originators.

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Book SynopsisBased on the premise that movement is essential for life and any restriction will affect our health, visceral manipulation starts with the core, the viscera (organs), and extends throughout the entire body to address pain, structural imbalances, tensions, and restrictions. The practitioner uses specifically placed manual pressure that promotes normal movement, tone, and internal movement of the organs, their supporting structures, fascia, nerves, and blood vessels. The ultimate goal is improved health by allowing the body to perform and move optimally.Illustrated with nearly 100 instructional photos and anatomy drawings, A Pathway to Health begins with general information about visceral manipulation, describing the method, goals, philosophy, and history of the practice. The book also explains the evaluation process and what a patient can expect to experience during and following a treatment session. Author Alison Harvey covers each major structure of the body including the organs, fascia, muscles, bones, and nerves, and discusses the causes of dysfunction. The second half of the book focuses on each system of the body, presenting physiological information and treatments as well as case studies. Harvey also explores emotional issues and their effects on the body and gives an authoritative summary of current research in the field.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the refreshing feeling that comes from taking a few minutes out of each day to pamper yourself. Offering dozens of all-natural recipes for hydrating facial steams, luxurious milk baths, cleansing skin creams, and more, Stephanie L. Tourles fills this little book with proven techniques for unwinding and recharging. Her simple and practical suggestions for maintaining your overall well-being no matter how hectic your schedule is will help you to delight in the benefits of thriving health and radiant beauty.

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Book SynopsisYin yoga not only strengthens your body—makes it more vital and powerful in a yin way—it can also help with a lot of typical ailments, may they be allergies, teeth grinding, menstrual pain, headaches, infertility, skin problems, or back pain. In Be Healthy with Yin Yoga, best-selling author Stefanie Arend puts together many Yin yoga sequences to activate the self-healing powers of body and mind. She offers a holistic approach that includes Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine, breathing techniques, meditation, nutrition, fascia therapy exercises, and self-reflective questions to encourage deeper explorations of the roots of readers’ ailments. Suited for both beginners and experienced yoga practitioners, and replete with high-quality pictures that make the poses and sequences easy to follow and understand, Be Healthy with Yin Yoga is a wonderful support for anyone who wants to take their health back into their own hands.

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Book SynopsisTammi Sweet combines her expertise in herbal medicine and neurobiology in this in-depth guide to understanding the science behind the effectiveness of cannabis medicine. In addition to exploring the chemistry of the whole cannabis plant, she explains the physiology of the human body’s endocannabinoid system and why and how it is affected by ingesting cannabis. Based on research and her own clinical experience, Sweet provides technique instructions for the best medicinal cannabis preparations and specific dosage recommendations for using these remedies to address a wide range of conditions, including stress, chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, and more. This volume offers a wealth of valuable information to healthcare professionals, practitioners of the healing arts, dispensary workers, and medical cannabis users who want to understand the science of cannabis and its effects on the whole body.

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Book SynopsisIf you are preparing for the end of life-or simply looking to bring more meaning to the here and now-The Death Doula's Guide to Living Fully and Dying Prepared imparts valuable insight to nurture clarity and your internal strength on your journey. Infused with essential doula approaches, this workbook is a first-of-its-kind publication that invites you to process your life and legacy, create remembrance projects, build connections to vital supports, and draft informative wishes and plans for your last chapter. Replete with centring techniques and thought-provoking prompts, this comprehensive workbook is a welcome invitation for anyone seeking a more intentional approach to living and dying. It provides a practical template for end-of-life planning focused on designing comforting experiences that feel personally affirming-with sensitivity to all belief systems, cultures, identities, and histories of lived experience. The practices within chapters promote death literacy, and present steps to create your custom death journal. Completing this workbook is a brave act of healthy preparedness, as it breaks down a complex and often overwhelming topic into manageable tasks. You will tap into deep truths and poignant memories as you work through the exercises, often feeling lighter and less burdened upon their completion. Most importantly, you'll find your best way to live fully and die prepared, by clarifying the fundamental ideals, priorities, and requests you want honoured

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Book SynopsisHere is an insightful compilation of contributions from scientists, healthcare experts, and doctors working actively to bring about wholesome healing to individuals, looking at cuttingedge holistic therapies. It includes chapters that deal with improving the general health of people from various walks of life, to treating some very challenging diseases. Various schools of treatments, exercise regimes, and meditations are discussed. Specific topics include the use of alternative therapy for human health and healing, including yoga, meditation, acupuncture, prayer, herbs, Ayurvedic treatment, and homoeopathy. The volume showcases some recent trends in treating various diseases that plague mankind, including superbugs, drug sideeffects, drug abuse, and myriad lifestyle-related diseases and syndromes.Trade Review"I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will be sharing it with students and colleagues. I found it to be easy to read and an effective paradigm shift in understanding the limitations of research and epistemologies of health and healing. Western and mainstream approaches to care fail to take into consideration some of the most important elements in understanding how and why people heal...and how and why they don't. I thoroughly appreciate the authors' patient and methodical approach to shifting readers' thinking and opening their minds to new ways of viewing the body's ability to heal. I cannot think of another book that takes this approach to educating clinicians and the faculty who teach them."Michele J Renee, DC MAc(Northwestern Health Sciences University)Table of ContentsPART I: Yoga in Holistic Healthcare 1. Benefits of Meditation and Yoga in Clinically Depressed Patients Madhuri Tolahunase, Rajesh Sagar, and Rima Dada 2. Retinoblastoma: A Disease for Concern, Role of Yoga, and Meditation-Based Lifestyle Intervention in Reducing the Childhood Disease Burden Shilpa Bisht, Shiv B. Kumar, and Rima Dada 3. Management and Prevention of Hypertension in the Elderly: A Yogic Approach Satish G. Patil and Shankargouda S. Patil PART II: Ayurveda, the Holistic Healthcare System 4. Implementation of the Theory of Equality Between the Universe and the Individual in Ayurvedic Treatment Vibha Sood, K. L. Meena, and Govind Pareek 5. Nanotechnology in Ancient Indian Holistic Healthcare Snigdha S. Babu, E. K. Radhakrishnan, Sabu Thomas, and Nandakumar Kalarikkal 6. Engineering Aspects of Ayurveda: The Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Human Physiology G. Kumaravel 7. Holistic Medicine: Possibilities and Challenges in Human Reproduction (Garbh Sanskar) Tejal G. Joshi and Vrajeshkumar G. Khambholja PART III: Healing Through Mental Well-Being 8. Work-Related Stress Among Educators: Prayer as a Coping Strategy Robin L. LaBarbera 9. An Approach to Predicting Physically Healthy and Unhealthy Persons Using Support Vector Machine Classifiers Based on Handwritten Text Seema Kedar and D. S. Bormane 10. Ayurveda, Yoga, and Mental Health Ann Holaday PART IV: Chemicoherbal Treatment Strategies 11. Integrating Homeopathy in Mainstream Medicine: Homeopathy in Cancer Management. Maneesha Solanki 12. Chlorpyrifos-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Hematologic Changes in Rat: The Preventive Role of Commiphora Mukul Kanika Aggarwal and Devinder Singh 13. Role of Herbs and Their Delivery Through Nanofibers in Pharmacotherapy of Depression Ginpreet Kaur, Mihir Invally, Hiral Mistry, Parnika Dicholkar, and Sukhwinder Bhullar PART V: Indigenous Medical Practices 14. Decolonizing Knowledge: Biomedical Beliefs and Indigenous Medical Practice Ronnie G. Moore 15. Spinal Physiology Recovery or Russian Alternative to Chinese Acupuncture Klimenko M. Mikhailovich 16. Medical Emergency Response Services in the State of Kerala—Evaluation Report Binoy Surendra Babu, K. Ranjithkumar, Jitendar Sharma, and S. Regi Ram

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Book SynopsisDo you think Universe, in her ultimate wisdom, would present humanity with the wonderful gift of Reiki and then dictate that everyone use it and practice it in the exact same way? For the author, the answer is no. Each of us is an individual and when transmitting Reiki, the Universal Life Force Energy must take into account our individual differences. Reiki is not a static energy but a fluid one. For the author Reiki is a personal healing system, based on his relationship with Universe and the gift she gave him. And her gift is not a generic one. It is a personal one. That is the reason this book was written - to show the reader how to connect directly with the Reiki Energy and claim the personal gift the author believes you are entitled to.

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Book SynopsisDo you know you are the Powerful Creator of your Life? Are you experiencing deep transformations? This book supports and encourages all Earth Angels, spiritual beings, healers, empaths, highly sensitive people (HSPs) to discover their own transformation, understanding it is paramount when in service to the Universe, really starting to honour their well-being and energy. Your personal experience will be insightful as you embrace your true INVISIBLE EMPOWERMENT.

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Book SynopsisMove past chronic painMOVE Away from Pain has been developed by Marie-Claire Prettyman after an accident left her in constant and debilitating pain for many years. As a Pilates, Yoga and sports massage professional for over 20 years, she was baffled as to why she could not rehabilitate herself. This led to a complete educational immersion to understand the science of pain. This book is the culmination of all those experiences.You do not need to have Pilates and/or Yoga experience to benefit from this book. It is straightforward, no nonsense and easy to follow. Life should not be spent in pain, it's time to MOVE on.

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Book SynopsisI invite you to embrace the good news in this book, its trilogy, divine timing and true essence for a spiritual, personal and transformative awakening. The impact that this book will reveal is powerful and inspiring, it will be supportive if you are entering into the next chapter of your life.Unleashing much more understanding of your own Sacred Journey to finding the joy of this wonderful gift of GRACE.

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Book SynopsisThe Alexander Technique is a specific form of mind/body practice that focusses on improving efficiency through learning and understanding movement and behavior. Galvanizing Performances applies the teachings of this practice to the performing arts. Through theatre, music, and dance, the contributors, all artists themselves, demonstrate how deliberate movement can improve an individual's art and benefit their general health and wellbeing.Using specific case examples and in-depth analysis over a range of performance arts, this book supports instruction of effective movement and the Alexander Technique within different artistic disciplines for students and teachers alike.Trade ReviewGalvanizing Performance has something for everyone from the novice AT student to the experienced teacher. With an all-star line-up of AT teachers contributing, the essays cover all performing arts disciplines and every teaching situation one can imagine. -- Jennifer Mizenko, Professor of Dance and MovementThe editors have gathered a rich buffet of masterful Alexander Technique teachers who bravely pull back the curtain on their work with rare vulnerability, honesty, and perception. A 'must have' book for any teacher or artist wanting to infuse their work with AT, or needing fresh ideas for more effectively using it in their work and lives. -- David Small, Associate Professor of Voice and 2011 NATS Master TeacherGalvanizing Performance offers singers, voice teachers, and performers a wonderful blend of insightful reflections and practical details from current expert Alexander Technique instructors. Whether or not we are familiar with AT, the introductions to each chapter expertly orient readers and ready us to dive into each author's thoughts with a clear understanding of their experience, perspective, and priorities. -- Dana Zenobi, www.danazenobi.comThe Alexander Technique is a specific form of mind/body practice that focuses on improving efficiency through learning and understanding movement and behaviour. Galvanizing Performance applies the teachings of this practice to the performing arts. Through theatre, music and dance, the contributors - all artists themselves - demonstrate how deliberate movement can improve an individual's art and benefit their general health and wellbeing. -- Embody Magazine, Autumn 2017Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction 1. Hands Last. Debi Adams, ATI Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique at The Boston Conservatory, MA, USA. 2. Full Embodiment: The Actor's Way. Sarah Barker, Alexander Technique Teacher and Associate Professor of Acting at The University of South Carolina, USA. 3. Confident Creativity. Corinne Cassini, AmSAT, ATI and Alexander Technique Teacher at Appalachian State University, Boone NC, and Angers, France. 4. Engaging the Expert Performer: Affinity as Pathway. Kate Conklin, Soprano, Teacher of the Alexander Technique and Fulbright Scholar. 5. A Mirror, a Mask and an Actor. Julianne Eveleigh, MA in Alexander Technique and Voice, Lecturer in Voice at the Arts Academy at Federation University, Australia; Paul Hampton, Actor, Director and Lecturer in Acting at Federation University, Australia. 6. To Learn or to Un-learn - That is the Question: Collegiate Performers and Endgaining. Harvey Thurmer, Violinist and Associate Professor of Violin at Miami University, FL, USA; Julia Guichard is a Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique and Associate Professor and Chair of Theatre at Miami University in Oxford, OH, USA. 7. Alexander Technique Interventions for Stage Fright: An Interview with Michael Frederick, Founding Director of the International Congresses on the Alexander Technique and Teacher of the Alexander Technique at the Alexander Technique Institute in Los Angeles, USA and Elaine Williams is an Acting Teacher, Coach and Actress, and Senior Teacher at the Joanne Baron/D.W. Brown Studio in Santa Monica, CA, USA. 8. Mindful Bananas and The Alexander Technique. Kathleen Juhl, Alexander Technique Private Practice in Austin, TX, USA. 9. Glimpsing the Collaboratives. Cathy Madden, Editor. 10. Report on a Five-Day Introductory Class for the University of Washington School of Drama. Cathy Madden, Editor. 11. Metaphorically Speaking: The Singer and the Alexander Technique. Patricia O'Neill, Professor of Voice Emerita at Louisiana State University. 12. Of Testing Times and Hoped-For Miracles: The Alexander Technique and the Doubtful Musician. Robert Schubert, Lecturer in Woodwinds and the Alexander Technique at the Victorian College of the Arts and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. 13. Is This Dance Made of Cake? An Exploration of the Alexander Technique in Choreographic Process. Crispin Spaeth, Dancer, Choreographer, Producer, Seattle, WA, USA.

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Book SynopsisHow do we generate enlivening relationships with our students? Create welcoming and inclusive spaces? Navigate common ethical issues? Remain inspired as we encounter the routine challenges of teaching yoga day-to-day? Full of practical information for new teachers, this book is also much more than a beginner's guide, considering questions that continue to arise through the course of a teaching life.With reflective and experiential exercises throughout, the book is designed to create different lenses through which teachers of all stripes and vintages can view difficult situations and amplify their understanding of what it means to hold rich and meaningful classes. The intention is to invite self-reflection and offer possibilities, without being prescriptive. Emphasising the need for yoga teachers to know about more than alignment and sequencing, The Yoga Teacher Mentor accompanies the reader through the rich, complex and rewarding process of teaching yoga.Trade ReviewA valuable roadmap for our evolution as yoga teachers, this book is full of practical advice in a positive tone that enumerates what so often goes unspoken in our profession. -- Lizzie Lasater, Yoga Teacher and DesignerThis book is an invaluable resource for all yoga teachers and mentors. Jess offers us a framework for established and emerging protocols regarding the craft of teaching yoga. In clear and lucid language, she expresses some very complex teaching strategies, highlights common pitfalls encountered by yoga professionals, and offers numerous exercises to help teachers find clarity to enter the field with confidence. -- Greg Nardi, owner of Ashtanga Yoga Worldwide and co-founder of Amayu YogaWith insight and wisdom, Jess skilfully and sensitively invites us to reflect on our path, offering the tools of inquiry with which to do so. Everything an aspiring or experienced yoga teacher wishes they'd known, things they hadn't thought to consider plus plenty more to contemplate and ponder. -- Dina (Medina) Cohen, Yoga and Mindfulness Educator, Mentor and Teacher TrainerThis friendly handbook provides an essential companion for new yoga teachers embarking on their first teaching steps. Written not only from her own experience but also that of her peers, Glenny gives the inside scoop on how to 'keep on keeping on' in this new and daunting world of yoga teaching. -- Rebecca Ffrench, YogaLondonAn extremely useful book full of practical advice for yoga teachers at all stages of their teaching journey. It covers issues that are both perennial and up-to-date, from being clear about financial agreements to handling consent in adjustments. Timely, accessible and sensitive to diverse needs and situations. -- Theo Wildcroft, PhDIn a rapidly changing yoga world, this is a very valuable resource, full of common-sense pieces of practical advice otherwise often only learned through trial and - frequently - error. As important for those who have been teaching for years as it is for those just starting out. -- Dr. Graham Burns, yoga teacher and teacher trainerThis wonderful book is rich with guidance & practical advice for new & trainee teachers, & is equally inspiring for experienced teachers. Jess has woven together many areas of expertise in a generous, warmly presented, very accessible way. It's like having Jess, with all her years of experience, in the room with you as you practice, plan or teach. Highly recommended. -- Jane Sleven, 37 years extensive Hatha & Astanga Yoga teaching experience in UK & internationally.An invaluable guide, Jess's book is clearly written and informative. Packed with practical exercises and advice, it offers realistic and wise counsel in navigating the range of common, yet tricky, situations faced by yoga teachers every day. -- Catherine Annis, Senior yoga teacher and founder of Intelligent Yoga Teacher Training.Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Where Have You Come From, Where Are You Now and Where Do You Want to Go?. 2. Setting Out. 3. Skills and Tools. 4. Ethics, Boundaries and Right Relationship. 5. Keeping it Safe - Creating Generative Spaces. 6. The Art of Relating (Or 'I Have a Difficult Student'). 7. Including Every Body. 8. Experienced Teachers. 9. Going Forward.

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Book SynopsisUsing a modern and practical approach, this book looks at the root cause of psoriasis from a Chinese medicine perspective. It examines in depth the most common Chinese medicine syndromes and formulas that have proved to be effective, discusses the role of the environment and emotional health and covers both internal and external applications.Containing numerous colour photographs of skin and tongue conditions, and many case studies, this practical guide shows the practitioner how to start treating their patients and provide relief. It also presents the latest research on Chinese herbs used to treat psoriasis and includes information on the creation of creams, ointments and tinctures.Trade ReviewThis fabulous book is the most comprehensive description of psoriasis treatment with Chinese medicine that I have ever seen. Detailed discussion of the pathology of the illness from both Chinese and Western points of view, traditional insights into the use of each herb backed up by modern bio-medical research, numerous case histories followed up by a larger case study concerning the very common psoriasis of the scalp, and all laid out in a clear and logical manner that is a pleasure to read. If you have patients with psoriasis, I strongly recommend that you buy this book. -- Steve Clavey, Chinese medicine practitioner in Melbourne, Author, Translator and Editor of The LanternThe stand-out aspect of this text for me is that the author does not simply present us with dry clinical information-whether describing biomedical facts or traditional Chinese medicine theory, she frequently comments on them from her own clinical perspective. ... The hard-won clinical knowledge of an experienced practitioner shines out from these pages, such that the author even structures the book by listing the primary patterns in order of their frequency in her clinical practice. ... A genuinely useful clinical contribution on the subject of dermatology. Let us hope the author publishes more in this field. -- Daniel Maxwell, The Journal of Chinese Medicine (England), issue 118 October 2018Books on Chinese medicine dermatology are few and far between, and the information in them can often leave one with more questions than answers. Sabine's debut book, solely on psoriasis, fills a gap in the field. ... What makes this book refreshing is Sabine's personal experiences and findings. She peppers the text with useful advice. ... This work is a comprehensive text regarding Western and Chinese medicine in the treatment of psoriasis and anyone interested in dermatology or who has patients with the condition will find it a practical addition to keep within one's reach. -- Davina Mercuri, The Lantern (Australia), Volume 16 No. 1, January 2019This new book is a great addition to the field of TCM dermatology, with a wealth of detailed and practical information for the treatment of psoriasis with Chinese medicine. Clear descriptions and colour illustrations of the various patterns, along with in-depth herbal treatment strategies, both internal and topical, make this a great clinical aid, and one I will be keeping close at hand! -- Mary-Jo Bevin, Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Melbourne, AustraliaVery excited about your new book! There is very little at all available for TCM practitioners on this topic so your book is most welcome! -- CHINA BOOKS, Sydney, AustraliaTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Overview and Basics on Chinese Dermatology. 2. The Daily Routine in Chinese Medical Dermatology. 3. Chinese Herbal Treatment Options in Chinese Medical Dermatology. 4. The Skin. 5. Western Point of View of Psoriasis. 6. The Perspective on Psoriasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine. 7. The Relationship Between Psoriasis and the Functional Disorder of Organs and Channels in Traditional Chinese Medicine. 8. The Relationship Between Psoriasis and the Invasion of Exogenous Pathogenic Factors. 9. Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment According to Traditional Chinese Medicine. 10. Modern Pharmacological Research. 11. Useful Advice about the Course and Prognosis of Treatment. 12. Preventive Healthcare: Dietary and Lifestyle Advice. 13. Clinical Cases of Psoriasis. Afterword.

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Book SynopsisInspired by personal observations of the climate crisis, as well as health issues from patients involving ministerial fire, this text dives into the concepts of ming men and ministerial fire - core concepts of Chinese medical diagnosis and treatment. This book will assist practitioners in understanding the mechanisms of treating patients with autoimmune diseases, allergies, skin disorders and arthritic disorders.With material from the classic texts, Z'ev Rosenberg explains the concepts ming men and ministerial fire and its relation to the clinical treatment of chronic disorders and its ecological and philosophical implications for life on this planet.Including case histories, acupuncture strategies and herbal formulas, Afterglow is for practitioners that want to deepen their Chinese medicine knowledge in order to treat these complex yet common disorders.Trade ReviewIn Afterglow: Ministerial Fire in Chinese Medicine, Z'ev Rosenberg takes us on a wide-ranging journey that is about so much more than the title implies. When I attended acupuncture college in the 1970s, Ministerial Fire was never mentioned once! Thankfully I had a Korean preceptor who filled in this gap early in my career, but I have never lost my interest in what this term meant to the Chinese scholar physicians who coined it. As Z'ev notes, "Ministerial fire, as an essential principle and force in Chinese medicine and philosophy, has been approached from multiple and sometimes contradictory angles throughout its history." I learned a lot from the citations Z'ev shares, and he provides an impetus for others to expand on his presentation. However, in spite of the title, I think the major contribution of this book resides in its repeated warning that humanity cannot escape the consequences of ignoring the natural laws governing the relationships of Heaven and Earth with mankind. The ecological focus of this text is a clarion call for all of us to rectify our behavior towards our natural environment, lest we forfeit the possibility for future generations to experience truly healthy lives. In his own words, Z'ev tells us towards the end of Afterglow, "This little book is a plea for ecological and physiological sanity in an era of chaos." -- Peter Eckman M.D., Ph.D., M.Ac. (UK), Founding Vice President, Centre de Recherche sur les Apports Occidentaux à la Médecine Chinoise. Author of In the Footsteps of the Yellow Emperor and The Complete AcupuncturistDon't let the title of this book fool you. Yes, it is a brilliant explanation of key concepts in Chinese medicine. But it is much more than that. Like the ancient Chinese philosophy of Heaven (Tian), Earth (Di) and Human (Ren), Dr. Rosenberg explores the spiritual, ecological, and personal dimensions of healing. His style of prose, like his style of medicine, is "precise and gentle" with a "refined diagnosis" of the ills that face us. The past comes alive through his clear sourcing in classical texts and commentary. In an age when people are increasingly separated by specialties and narrow focus, how refreshing to read an author who delights in interconnections. Medicine, he shows us, cannot be separated from ethics; our own inner health and health of the planet depend on each other. Afterglow: Ministerial Fire in Chinese Medicine is, indeed, a luminous work. I highly recommend it. -- Kenneth Cohen, author of The Way of Qigong: The Art & Science of Chinese Energy HealingI was truly honoured to receive Z'ev's request to review his latest book, a captivating and beautifully written account on ministerial fire, a subject so important yet rarely discussed or written about, even in Chinese. Finally, a source based manual on the history, importance, and clinical relevancy of Ministerial fire and its various permutations. It is a true gift to the field of Chinese medicine, to have a book like this, written by one of our greatest teachers and clinicians in the west. I am confident that this book will be a true gem among the growing sea of Chinese medicine literature in the West, and be of great service in the elevation of the field -- Eran Even, Ph.D., Dr.TCMTable of Contents1. The Elemental Nature of Chinese Medicine. 2. Ministerial Fire in the Shang Han Lun. 3. Source Qi and Ministerial Fire. Defence Qi, Construction Qi and Ministerial Fire. 5. Thoughts on Supplementing Yang Qi. 6. Autoimmunity and Thermodynamics. 7. Ministerial Fire and Menopause. 8. Bian Zheng/Steaming and Transformations in Neoates. 9. Case Studies. 10. Conclusion. Afterwords. Appendix 1. Appendix 2. Appendix 3.

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Book SynopsisIntegrating holistic treatments into movement and wellness practices, Cultivating a Sustainable Core is an indispensable guide for initiating and organizing assessments and interventions for patients with multiple injuries.Drawing on clinical research and years of experience in physical therapy, sports medicine, athletic conditioning and yoga, this book explains why the author first addresses the body's dynamic central motor stability and efficiency when treating clients. Cultivating a Sustainable Core demonstrates how the application of breathing, mindful movement and cognitive reframing practices can counteract the effects of detrimental postural and movement habits, breath and thought patterns, pain, and chronic stress. Extensive research backs up the author's discoveries while illustrations and user-friendly practices bring the theory and practical techniques to life.Trade ReviewLiz Duncanson shares profound personal stories, insights, movement practices, and wisdom in this book. She blends yoga with updated functional biomechanics and spirituality for the "Earth Suit" and the "Ethereal Realm". The book is a treasure for health care providers, wellness practitioners, and also those seeking to optimize their own mind, body and spirit as integrated, interdependent parts. Readers will obtain a broad myofascial, viscerosomatic, neuroendocrine and energetic view of the core of the body, in contrast to what has previously been depicted in the scientific world as a fragmented isolated centre of the body core. The use of imagery, illustrations and exercise sequencing combine to create a guide for fitness as well as rehabilitation and the results of implementing this work can lead to an aligned, mindful, fully breathing core. Liz Duncanson elegantly defines and explains the yoga practices that offer spiritual awareness, growth, and a glimpse into bliss and offers readers pearls beyond yoga Asanas and Pranayama. I highly recommend it. -- Maureen Mason, DPT, WCS, PYT, author of Pelvic RehabilitationCultivating a Sustainable Core demonstrates the necessity for Yoga Therapy as a modality right along with Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning and Physical Therapy. This book will be useful for physical & mental health professionals, as well as anyone who is looking to perform well in any movement activity, as well as any stage of life. -- Amy Wheeler, Ph.D. Former President of the Board of International Association of Yoga Therapists Founder of Optimal StateLiz Duncanson beautifully and skillfully illustrates the role of the Physical Therapist as an entry point to deeper change. She weaves the interconnection of the body itself with that of the whole person offering rich nuances and depth to the discussion of the core in an accessible and applicable manner. This book will benefit the healthcare practitioner wanting to learn more and to bring this integrative work into their practice as well as the person seeking to work with their own personal experience. -- Marlysa Sullivan DPT, C-IAYT Author of Understanding Yoga Therapy and Yoga and Science in Pain CareCultivating a Sustainable Core by Elizabeth Duncanson is an invaluable resource that will revolutionize a clinician's approach to musculoskeletal rehabilitation. The book offers a comprehensive framework that seamlessly integrates the body, mind, and breath, providing a holistic perspective on core strength and stability. With its practical exercises and insightful guidance, this book would empower any clinician to enhance their patients' recovery journeys and achieve sustainable, long-term results. -- Dr. Susan C Clinton PT DScPT OCS WCS FAAOMPT NBC-HWCTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Disclaimers Foreword by Shelly Prosko Preface Author Journey Core Concepts How To Use This BookPART I: CORE FOUNDATIONS1. Introduction To The Core Integrated and Holistic Rehabilitation Trends Regional Interdependence Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Models of Health2. Introduction To Yoga Koshas Eight Limbs of Yoga3. Layers Of The Core4. Basic Terminology Planes of Movement Relative Anatomical Locations and MovementsPART TWO: THE SUSTAINABLE CORE5. The Bony Core Bony Core Anatomy Neutral Spine Posture Discussion How to Find a Neutral Spine Zone Passive Connective Tissue Fascia Tensegrity6. The Muscular Core Core Muscles Proximal Stability Yields Distal Mobility Sustainable Core Muscles Pelvic Floor Muscles (PFM) Healthy PFM PFM Influencers Compromised PFM PFM Rehabilitation Coordination of PFM with Abdominal Muscles Transverse Abdominis Muscle (TVA) Healthy TVA Compromised TVA Parallel PFM and the Diaphragm Respiratory Diaphragm Muscle (RD) Traditional Core Intra-Abdominal pressure "Wings" Kinetic Chain Theory Glottis / Vocal Folds Three Diaphragm Muscles Axial Extension and Co-contraction Exploring The Sustainable Core Muscles Barriers to Sustainable Core Recruitment Barrier 1: Chronic Poor Posture with Crossed Syndromes Barrier 2: Unmanaged Intra-Abdominal Pressure Barrier 3: Persistent Overuse of Accessory Breathing Muscles7. The Breathing Core Breathing Mechanics Inspiration Accessory Inspiration Muscles Expiration and Accessory Expiration Muscles Breathing Pattern Disorders (BPD) Chest Breathing Mouth Breathing and Sleep Apnea Respiratory Muscle Training Hyperventilation Emergency Core Muscles (Accessory Breathing Muscles) Sympathetic Core Muscle Recruitment Vagal Tone Pranayama Deep Slow Breathing Polyvagal Theory Abdomino-Diaphragmatic Breath (Calming Breath) Thoraco-Diaphragmatic Breath (Centering Breath) Three-Part Breath (Dirga Pranayama; Full, Yogic Breath) Ujjayi Breath (Controlled Glottal Breath) Three Diaphragms and Energy8. The Mindful Core Why Does Yoga Work? Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Vagal Tone Gut-Brain Axis Interception Mindfulness Conscious Competence Learning Model Pain Science Compassionate Health Care9. Energetic Core Gunas Prana Nadis Chakras Vayus Bandhas and Diaphragm Mudras Modified Maha BandhaPART THREE: PRACTICES10. Implementing Change via Therapeutic Exercise Yoga and Healthy Lifestyles Order of Exercise ProgressionGraded Load And Pacing Planes Of Gravity And Developmental ProgressCheck in with Sustainable Core11. Breathing Exercises Duration InstructionsBox BreathLengthening the Exhalation Instructions Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana) Instructions "Abdomino-Diaphragmatic Breath" Instructions "Thoraco-Diaphragmatic Breath" Instructions "Three-Part Breath" (Dirga Pranayama) Instructions "Ujjayi Breath" (Controlled Glottal Breath) Instructions12. Therapeutic Physical - Energetic Practices Reverse Kegel (PFM Awareness) Exercise Instructions Transverse Abdominis (TVA) Recruitment with Belly Breath Scapular Retraction and Depression Supine Marching Neutral Spine Posture in Quadruped Pregnant Cat Quadruped Spinal Extension and Flexion (Cat and Cow) Quadruped with Spinal Side-Bending and Rotation Standing Thorax Rotation at the Wall Plank on Forearms/Elbows Plank on Hands Downward Facing Dog Mountain Pose Standing Side-Bends with Overhead Arm Stretch Chair Pose Functional Squat

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Book SynopsisConsisting of curated interviews with yoga pioneers including Gail Parker, Heather Mason and Neil Pearson, this book shows the transformational benefits of personal yoga practice and uncovers a collective deepening, resulting from accumulated practice and conscious application at scale. These interviews were collected with the 'presencing approach', used by the author in the dialogue and the interview process itself.The yoga narratives that form the heart of the book are inspirational stories from elders who have created transformational change in their own lives, or incorporated yoga into a bigger vision to benefit society and the planet. The book also presents a toolkit of actionable steps for readers to create social action and/or change.A unique example of moving from the 'me' consciousness to the 'we' consciousness, Yoga Radicals invites readers to join pioneers on a path of social action through personal transformation.Trade ReviewCuriosity, calm, clarity, compassion, co-evolution...themes from wise souls whose practices for learning and living supportour best selves and wellbeing for all. Their stories embody inspiration and possibility. As a student of systems change, I trust the body's wisdom more deeply now. Read these stories to sweeten your meditation practice. -- Peggy Holman, Author, Engaging Emergence: Turning Upheaval into Opportunity and Co-author, The Change HandbookYoga Radicals is myth busting! In story after story Allie shows us Yoga is not a path to relaxation and calm but a potent portal to blowing the lid off of our life expectations and discovering greater meaning and service toward collective wellbeing. Yoga is Radical! -- Edi Pasalis, MBA, MTS, former Director of the Kripalu Innovation and Learning Network and the Kripalu Institute for Extraordinary LivingYoga Radicals is an inspiring compilation of personal narratives from many leaders in modern yoga therapy. Radical in every sense of the term, these healing stories warm the heart and remind us that we are all on this journey together. -- Dr. Lori Rubenstein Fazzio, DPT, C-IAYT, Clinical Professor of Yoga and Health, Loyola Marymount University, CEO Mosaic Physical TherapyBy navigating the hills and valleys of their lives, these yoga masters forged communities of care and transformed the world. In this book, you will learn to embrace your spirit's calling...and invite others to join you. Together, we will remake society and build a new "WE." -- Alethia Jones, PhD, Open Society Foundations (imperfect yogi since 1983)I have often thought of Yoga as "Gentle Stretching" and in fact, one practitioner near me, a Physical Education Teacher in a public school, chose to call it that after being forbidden to use Yoga in her classes. This Book and the fun, inspiring stories within it, is about a different kind of gentle stretching. About a form of expanding potential. About innovation, both incremental and radical, by those using Yoga to make a new or improved difference ~ stretching the boundaries of the possible. Whether you are a Yoga teacher, individual practitioner or just a curious polymath, the diverse and inspirational stories in this book will stretch and inspire you to an expanded view of the possibilities that humans create when they have a deep care to affect the world in a positive way. -- Bob Eckert, CEO, New & Improved, LLC.Allie Middleton is a remarkable human. She integrates her deep study of eastern and western traditions in a way that is both unique and accessible. In this book, she brings together a broad spectrum of clear voices and inspired teachings. Through these brilliant, evocative interviews, she offers readers practical and poetic guidance for the realization of a better world. -- Tim Hurson, author Think Better (New York, McGraw-Hill, 2008, 2018)Yoga Radicals is an inspiring, deeply informative collection of stories from a diverse group of yoga leaders. Each chapter is an individual account of transformation and a reflection on the path to well-being. Together, they provide light and practical guidance to a world struggling to find a better way forward. Highly recommended. -- Truett Black, Coaching and Training Director at True Development, Ltd.Over the past 20 years or so, practicing yoga has become almost mainstream, but plunging deeper and committing to the vocation of yoga teacher or yoga therapist remains, indeed, an act of profound and radical love. The world is waking to a need for new paradigms - new ways of knowing that are not only actionable - but also provide a springboard for the leaps of consciousness necessary to tackle the most pressing social, environmental, and geopolitical issues of the day. The yoga radicals who've shared their stories in these pages are the mavericks who embody the paradigms that will lead our cultures forward towards futures that are not only more sustainable, but also more compassionate, and more human. This book offers stunning vistas into these futures. -- Kristine Weber, MA, c-IAYT, eRYT500, founder Subtle Yoga www.subtleyoga.comFor many years Allie and I have shared creativity conferences, connected at conventions and meetings designed to apply imagination and creative innovation practices to different contexts. She's one of those rare people who can take you to places you would never go. In this book she has curated stories of innovators that are invaluable. Together now in community, we might come to understand how to try something new. -- Matteo Catullo, Pathfinder, Milan. Catullo & Sylwan Advertising Agency; Creative Convergence: “how to create the creative climate and look again.”These insights hug and feed me like compost to seeds, water to roots, sunshine to green leaves! Nyawe to the wisdom keepers who invite us to remember and to reimagine as we co-create, emerge, and grow through these changing times together. -- Beth Roach, Nottoway Indian Tribe of Va and co-founder of Alliance of Native SeedkeepersIn this eclectic collection of stories from people who practice and teach yoga from such varied perspectives, most of us will find at least one, if not more, that we resonate with. Even better is the surprise- yoga can lead to...that? Allie Middleton uncovers for us a thread whispering through the different voices: "go ahead, try it! You have no idea where the process of the practice can take you." -- Jana Spalding, MD, CPSSTable of ContentsDedication. Contents. Acknowledgements. Disclaimers. Foreword. Introduction/Preface. List of Chapters. Author's Reflections. Postscript. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on South and East Asian philosophies and medicines, this book illustrates how our bodies and minds are influenced by our actions, habits, aging, trauma and thought patterns. Using the analogy of being like water, Margot Rossi presents a range of practices - including imagery, Daoyin therapeutic movement, yoga and mindful attention - that help build awareness and potentially shift our form, physiologically and neurologically.The first section of the book is dedicated to exploring the virtues of being like water, based on 30 years of Rossi's professional and personal experience. Each essay ends with Daoyin therapeutic movements, learned and interpreted from the oral teachings of 88th-generation Daoist master Jeffrey Yuen. The second section offers teachings of Classical Chinese Medicine theory for patients and practitioners alike. It includes detailed case studies, basic diagnostic steps and demonstrates how health concerns can be used as a foundation for change and growth.Trade ReviewFlowing, floating, diving deep, Margot Rossi is truly in her element as she invites us to 'take the measure' of ourselves through the subtle power of Dao Yin. Woven together with lessons from her own healer's journey, each of these exercises is a potential stepping-stone on that path of self-discovery. -- Nick Pole, Mind/body therapist and author of ‘Words That Touch - How to ask questions your body can answer’Table of ContentsCONTENTSAcknowledgments 1 Disclaimers 2PART 1: A Life History of Water1. Introduction 32. Calming the Waters 103. Basic Poses 194. Body and Breath Scan 215. 81 and 81 Belly Rub 246. Heraclitus and the Yoga Master 267. Swimming Snake 358. Preparing to Stand 379. Be Yourself 3810. Lizard Runs Across the Water 4411. Four Frog Shimmy 4612. Obstacle Illusion 4813. Bamboo Twist 5214. Free Me 5415. Equine-imity 5616. Head Roll and Release 6217. Opening the Doorways to the Earth 6518. Opening the Windows of Heaven 6719. The Purity of Water 6920. Locust Looks East and West 7621. Panning for Gold 7922. Welcome Breathing 8223. Roll on River 8524. Locust Looks Ahead 8925. Returning to the Core 9226. Unfolding 9627. Stretch the Bow 10028. Fire and Water 10229. The Water Cycle 10430. Ah Ma Ohm 11031. Agony and surrender 11232. Vortex and Splash 11533. Sidewinder 11934. Reishi and Hermit 12135. Circulate and Harmonize Self-Massage 125PART 2: The Waterways36. Introduction to Daoyin Practice 13137. The Warp and Weft: A simple process for diagnosis 14738. Case Studies 15539. The Figures 161a) Fig. 1-8: Basic Posesb) Fig. 9: 81 & 81 Belly Rubc) Fig. 10-12: Swimming Snaked) Fig. 13: Preparing to Stande) Fig. 14: Lizard Runs Across the Waterf) Fig.15-16: Frog Shimmyg) Fig. 22-26: Head Roll and Releaseh) Fig. 27-30: Opening the Doorways to the Earthi) Fig. 31-34: Opening the Windows of Heavenj) Fig. 35-38: Locust Looks East and Westk) Fig. 39-40: Panning for Goldl) Fig. 41-44: Welcome Breathm) Fig. 45-51: Locust Looks Aheadn) Fig. 52-56: Returning to the Coreo) Fig. 57-60: Stretch the Bowp) Fig. 61-62: Fire and Waterq) Fig. 63-65: Agony and Surrenderr) Fig.66-70: Sidewinder40. Illustrations: The Sinew Meridian Mapsa) Ill. 1: Tai Yang Urinary Bladderb) Ill. 2: Tai Yang Small Intestinec) Ill. 3: Shao Yang Gall Bladderd) Ill. 4: Shao Yang Triple Heatere) Ill. 5: Yang Ming Stomachf) Ill. 6: Yang Ming Large Intestine41. Appendix42. Further Reading

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Book SynopsisConsidering yoga philosophy, mythology, poses, and nature, Theming Skills for Yoga Teachers provides guidance in how to skilfully theme yoga classes with greater depth and give students meaningful ways to integrate yoga into their lives beyond the mat. The book encourages autonomy of interpretation whilst also providing questions and exercises at the end of each chapter to help inspire ideas and form a synergy of practical application and creativity. Essential for both yoga teachers and trainees, this book allows them to create more meaningful yoga sessions and hone their teaching ability to provide a more memorable and holistic learning experience.Trade ReviewIn her book Tanja cleverly manages to encapsulate the beauty of theming a yoga class in an accessible, explorative and inviting way. With her tenderness she guides yoga teachers along the richness of the creative mind beautifully weaving in the magic that yoga holds. A must have for yoga teachers! -- Ayala Homossany, creator and author of the Enchanted Wonders A-Z cards, senior yoga trainer.What a gift Tanja Mickwitz's book, Theming Skills for Yoga Teachers, is for the yoga teaching community! It is an absolute must for new teachers upon completing a teacher training. It is a valuable jewel for the seasoned instructor seeking new inspiration to prevent burnout and languid classes. Her unique method of theming will open your creative juices to raise the level of any class, even if only one of the multiple suggestions is applied. I highly recommend this book, it is wonderful! -- Jeanne Heileman, MA, E-RYT 500, YACEP, founder of Tantra Flow Yoga™Theming is what makes a yoga class come into it's own and offer the full creative and healing potential of this beautiful practice. Tanja Mickwitz has generously shared in this book a guide for how to make your classes unforgettable, transformative experiences that go way beyond asana. If you have ever had the chance to participate in Tanja's classes, you will have felt the depth of her practice and her eloquence as a teacher to open your body, heart, and soul. The gateways she offers in this book will expand your own understanding of your yoga as a teacher, and offer your students ever deeper ways to connect with their truth. -- Amisha Ghadiali, yoga teacher, author of Intuition and host of The Future Is Beautiful podcastTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsMy Story1 What is 'The Art of Theming'?2 The Gateways to Theming3 The Theming Lotus - your map to a fully integrated class4 Sthira Sukham Asanam - theming through the gateway of philosophy5 The Goddess Saraswati - theming through the gateway of mythology6 'Warrior not Worrier' - theming through the gateway of the subtle body7 Open your Heart - theming through the gateway of asana8 Carried by the Breath - theming through the gateway of personal story9 Full Moon Practice - theming through the gateway of natural cycles10 Going forward...11 Your personal overall theme - your deeper 'why'ReferencesResources

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Book SynopsisThis book is ideal for all yoga teachers and trainees looking to create a consistent and personal home yoga practice. Whether you're newly qualified and looking for ways to establish a home practice routine, or have been teaching for a long time and are in need of fresh inspiration, this book is packed with tried-and-tested advice.Alison Leighton and Joe Taft provide logical and practical guidance in how to successfully use a home environment as an effective platform for teaching. They also show how a deep engagement with your own practice can nurture understanding, creativity and intelligence to the benefit of your students. This book also coaches teachers and trainees to engage in rejuvenating exercises in order to avoid the burnout well-known to many yoga teachers.Trade ReviewThis book by Alison Leighton and Joe Taft is a delight and forms an answer to that question I have heard so many times from students on my Foundation courses: `Where do I start my home practice?' I have always given them handouts and tips - but in future I will recommend this book.As research reveals, the history of hatha yoga is not so rigid as we might have previously thought. When I started practising yoga for myself, back in the dawn of yoga in the west, it was always with the words of my teachers in my ears. There was very much a prevailing convention of the `right' and `wrong' way to do postures. Words like `alignment' and `correct' occurred quite often. I was a good student, and always wanted to do things as well as I could, as if my teacher was right there. I suspect this is not unusual.It took a long time and a few life experiences to realise the premise of this book: that the teacher is indeed right there - and it is inside us. And yet - I could not have framed the realisation without the guidance of those first teachers. Again: a common occurrence. Our point of original departure is with a good teacher who can advise and guide us through our postures. And a good yoga teacher will also give us the tools to set out upon our own journey of self-discovery.This book is a powerful ally on that journey. By starting with simple postures and sequences that will form part of many a yoga class, the authors show ways of building upon the original framework with creativity and confidence. It guides the practitioner inwards, away from out-sourcing their power to an external force, towards a place on their mat in their own home where they can truly own their practice. By such means do we get to know ourselves.The book is shot through with intriguing insights, the sort of everyday observances which, if pursued, lead to life-changing events. Alison, for example, writes about how she lived in London, imagining the green leaves of trees somewhere else ... held back by a sense of belonging - her home, friends and work were all in London - her perception of this fact led her and her husband to uproot and transplant themselves to the `incredibly beautiful mountains of North Carolina', where the wind blows through the green-leafed trees.The book unravels simple techniques to help the practitioner create their own practice. It is practical and supportive, the vocabulary gently suggestive: `intuitive', `inspired', `explore', `silence', `stillness', `quality of authenticity' ... step by step, the door to self-realisation opens. Yoga is ever-evolving. With this book as a guide, each practitioner is encouraged to explore the evolution for themselves and to create their own narrative. We make our own stories, and every one is true. -- Wendy Teasdill, 21st century yogini, author of `Integrating Philosophy in Yoga Teaching and Practice'Developing A Yoga Home Practice is very well written and begins with the idea that Yoga is much more than physical postures. Joe and Alison offer many clear and effective ways to experience yoga in the comfort of our own home. This book should be required reading for Yoga Teacher Trainings moving forward. -- Michael Johnson, full time Yoga Instructor and Teacher TrainerJoe and Alison have created a valuable companion for anyone who feels called to develop a home yoga practice. Their clear guidelines will help you enter into the sacred and nourishing space of your practice with clear intention so that your practice supports your specific needs. With plenty of room for self-exploration, this book will help you understand yourself better and relish the experience of embodiment through your home practice. -- Libby Hinsley, PT, DPT, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500Table of ContentsChapter 1: Before you beginChapter 2: Getting startedChapter 3: Breathing life into you and your practiceChapter 4: Engage with the experience of your yoga practiceChapter 5: Your body knowsChapter 6: Creating meaning from the shapes you createChapter 7: Same pose, new shapeChapter 8: Movement is your pathChapter 9: Getting the most from your practiceChapter 10: Bringing it all together

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Book Synopsis“Around the world and from coast to coast, How We Roll stays smoking.” —Snoop Dogg “[A] spirited guide to finding one’s high…Green and seasoned smokers alike will inhale this edgy endeavor.” —Publishers Weekly From rolling techniques to ast-roll-ology, interviews to do's and don'ts, quizzes to charts, this lively illustrated guide to all things joints has something for potheads and casual cannabis smokers alike. From the classic joint to The Scorpion, The Braid, The Holy Cross and beyond, How We Roll brings you the best and most important rolling techniques for your favorite herbal blend. Exploring the many unique approaches to rolling through clever illustrations and clear instructions, How We Roll offers something new for every kind of smoker. Featuring interviews with notable cannabis lovers like Wiz Khalifa, Dawn Richard, and Tommy Chong, insight into rolling culture around the world, and tips and tricks for rolling an exceptional j, How We Roll is the perfect book for any weed connoisseur.

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Book SynopsisLet yourself listen with your heart everything you need you will find there.We are all born with a unique Soul Signature it is our essence, our truest self.It''s the part of us that is always in flow, in unity with the creative energy of a conscious Universe. Our Soul Signature is who we are and who we have always been, but the truth is it''s so very easy to lose touch with this when life gets in the way.We all experience challenging times pain, fear and confusion can separate us from who we really are. Psychotherapist and energy worker Janny Juddly take you on a journey through seven stages of healing so that you can remember who you were before life got in the way.Janny encourages you to listen once again to your Soul Signature, to let go of what does not serve you and to transform your pain into wisdom and resilience. This is an invitation to answer the call of your Soul Signature, to make sense of your life experience and access a deeper truth so that you can once again rediscover who you really are, a child of the universe.

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Book SynopsisWhen the train comes to a stop a new adventure would begin. Sun was returning to their grandparents for another summer. Expectations were high. They wanted to explore how the channels and the acupuncture points on them worked. Written in an accessible, story-telling format in the context of a child, Sun, visiting their grandparents and having lessons over afternoon tea, this book targets practitioners looking to go beyond the foundations to acquire a deeper understanding of Chinese medicine theory, philosophy, and concepts. This is the second book in the series and focuses on distal needling techniques and Unified Acupuncture Theory as well as Dr Richard Tan's Balance Method, Master Tung acupuncture and Japanese Manaka acupuncture styles. Along with an overview of the theoretical basis for holography, it also presents a logical explanation of the channel interaction systems and covers how they can be applied in practice.Trade ReviewWith this second title, Jonathan Shubs has managed to bring us deeper ancient wisdom. Sun guides us along their journey to practitioner excellence. Using practical and qualitative methods, very much pointed towards the journey of learning, he has written a masterpiece that we can all enjoy, appreciate, and learn from as an inquisitive child would learn! Making all acupuncture more accessible to students and masters a like, he is opening us to the full implications of interactions between the channels.I'm really looking forward to seeing how people benefit from this book on a global scale, please do not hesitate to purchase this book! -- Anthony Monteith, B.Sc. Hons, DAT AOM. Lic. Acu, Dip CECK.Jonathan Shubs succeeds to pack the complicated matter of the channel system, its interactions and its clinical application in an easy and fun-to-read story with great illustrations. Studying and understanding the core of acupuncture has never been easier. -- Simon Becker, MSc, Director Chiway Academy, Deputy Head Chinese Medicine Policlinic at See HospitalWhat an engaging read! Jonathan Shub's use of narrative makes this book fun and accessible. He develops for the reader a clear and coherent approach to understanding how the channels interact as well as the concepts of imaging and mirroring. Whether you are a seasoned balance method practitioner, a classic TCM acupuncturist or a beginner, this book is for you. A great mix of theory, logic, clinical applications and fun. -- Dr. Lorne Brown, B.Sc., Dr.TCM, CPA, FABORM, Founder of Healthy Seminars.com, Clinical Director of Acubalance Wellness Centre (Vancouver BC), Chair of The Integrative Fertility SymposiumThe "Unified Acupuncture Theory" is a wink at Einstein's search for the "Unified Field Theory"! In fact, all of us practitioners of Acupuncture have imagined the channel concept through our own unique perceptions. Jonathan Shubs's original approach was born out of his personal vision and interpretation of several acupuncture systems that he transmits in a simple and visual language, accessible to all. -- Hamid Montakab, founder of Chiway Academy and the Swiss Professional Organization for TCM (SPO-TCM); author of Acupuncture Channel energetics; Sleep disorders; Head pathologies; Hidden Roots and more.Table of ContentsTable of ContentsIntroduction............................................................................................ 5Story of the creation of UAT................................................................ 5Section 1 Holography, images and mirroringChapter 1 Sun arrives to visit grandparents for the summer........................ 7The idea of local and distal uses of the channels.................................... 7Chapter 2 Patterns and Nature................................................................ 11Mathematical basis of Holography...................................................... 11Chapter 3 An arm for an arm and a leg for a leg....................................... 17Holography and mirroring.................................................................. 17Chapter 4 As above, So Below............................................................... 24Holography of the limbs to the body................................................... 24Chapter 5 Like treats like, Image treats Image......................................... 31Micro systems and other forms of holography...................................... 31Section 2 Understanding the basic theoryChapter 6 Starting at the beginning......................................................... 35The Theory for Channel Interactions................................................... 35Chapter 7 The separation of heaven and earth.......................................... 42Including Heaven in the 5 elements..................................................... 42Chapter 8 One theory to unify them all................................................... 48The Unified Acupuncture Theory Model............................................. 48Chapter 9 Same, Same but Different....................................................... 59Rules for how channels can interact.................................................... 59Section 3 Systems of channel interactions A: Systems based on spaceChapter 10 Where exactly are we?.......................................................... 65Interactions based on space................................................................ 65Chapter 11 For every Yin there is a Yang................................................ 69System 1 - Interior / Exterior Biao/ Li................................................ 69Chapter 12 One long pathway................................................................ 75System 2 - Full Channels or Shared Channel Names............................ 75Chapter 13 Crossing paths...................................................................... 81System 3 - Closed Circuit Channels.................................................... 81Chapter 14 Gathering all the matter........................................................ 85Space based systems compared........................................................... 85B: Systems based on timeChapter 15 Every channel will have its hour (or 2)................................... 92Explanation of Biorhythm clock......................................................... 92Chapter 16 Friendly neighbors................................................................ 98System 4- Biorhythm Neighbors......................................................... 98C: System based on exposure to sunlightChapter 17 Dancing partners................................................................ 105System 5 - Biorhythm opposites....................................................... 105Section 4 Putting it into PracticeChapter 18 What is in a name?............................................................. 111System 6 - Exposure to Sunlight....................................................... 111Chapter 19 A Family Matter................................................................. 120Chapter 20 Getting to the point............................................................. 124Shortcuts and how to choose images................................................. 124Chapter 21 A guiding light................................................................... 132The guiding needle Technique.......................................................... 132Chapter 22 When family matters........................................................... 139Using channel interactions, imaging, and family of points together...... 139Chapter 23 When it gets complicated.................................................... 143Case Studies involving more than one affected channel...................... 143Chapter 24 Sun goes home................................................................... 154Conclusion...................................................................................... 154The Systems........................................................................................ 157System 1 Interior-Exterior................................................................ 157System 2 Full Channels.................................................................... 158System 3 Closed Circuit Channels..................................................... 158System 4 Biorhythm Neighbours....................................................... 159System 5 Biorhythm Opposite.......................................................... 160System 6 Exposure to Sun Light....................................................... 161A reference for interactions of each channel.......................................... 162Hand Tai Yin Lung.......................................................................... 162Hand Yang Ming Large Intestine...................................................... 162Foot Yang Ming Stomach................................................................. 163Foot Tai Yin Spleen......................................................................... 163Hand Shao Yin Heart....................................................................... 164Hand Tai Yang Small Intestine......................................................... 164Foot Tai Yang Bladder..................................................................... 165Foot Shao Yin Kidney...................................................................... 165Hand Jue Yin Pericardium................................................................ 166Hand Shao Yang Triple Warmer....................................................... 166Hand Shao Yang Gall Bladder.......................................................... 167Foot Jue Yin Liver........................................................................... 167Holography - Imaging and Mirroring.................................................... 168Limbs.............................................................................................. 168Limbs to Head and Torso................................................................. 170Limbs to Head................................................................................. 170Limbs to Torso................................................................................ 170Large Tai Ji..................................................................................... 172Medium Tai JI................................................................................. 172Small Tai Ji..................................................................................... 172Correlations of the system names and numbers between Unified Acupuncture Theory and Dr Tan Balance Method Acupuncture.............. 174

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