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Book SynopsisIn Europe and the USA we have a 40-50% chance of getting cancer at some time in our lives. So what do you do if you are diagnosed with the disease? The harshness of orthodox treatments (surgery, radiation and chemotherapy) are well-known. Their use is widespread, but their results are not impressive. Faced with these options, informed patients are increasingly seeking out alternative or complementary strategies to take control of their own healing. This book provides an overview of them. Jonathan Chamberlain watched his wife suffer and eventually die - both from her cancer and from the direct effects of the orthodox treatments she had undergone. This experience led him on a journey in search of other methods of overcoming cancer. What he discovered stunned him. There are cures out there - dozens of them - many offering very good chances of recovery. In Cancer Recovery Guide Chamberlain presents 15 simple, practical strategies for becoming well again. These strategies are grouped in three families: those relating to the mind and the emotions (did you know stress makes cancers more aggressive?) ; those relating to the health of the whole body (cancer cannot survive in a tissue environment that is truly healthy); and those that focus on directly attacking the cancer tumours. The personal stories cited throughout the book testify to the curative possibilities of the strategies presented.Trade Review'Mr. Chamberlain has a voice that is at once humble and powerful'.. He speaks from the heart, but clearly wants you to use your head. Good combination.' - DOCTOR YOURSELF NEWSLETTER 'I now can recommend your book to the people in my support group, as "the" book to read. You have covered just about everything.' - John Thompson, cancer patient 'This book tells me everything I want to know. Why didn't my doctor tell me this?' - Rev. Bill Newbern, cancer patientTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface Introduction: Understanding the Basics The 15 Strategies Strategy 1: Embrace Hope - Cancer is Curable Strategy 2: Harness the Healing Power of the Mind Strategy 3: Love and Forgive Yourself and Others Strategy 4: Relax and Laugh Strategy 5: Detox the Body Strategy 6: Oxidize the Body Strategy 7: Alkalize the Body Strategy 8: Empower the Body Strategy 9: Feed the Body with the Right Nutrients Strategy 10: Cut the Cancer's Energy Supply Strategy 11: Interfere with the Cancer Cell's DNA Strategy 12: Induce Cancer Cell Suicide Strategy 13: Attack the Tumour Strategy 14: Attack the Causes of Cancer Strategy 15: Open Yourself to Possibilities Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisThis is the second edition of a highly successful book - the only one available on this topic. The first edition was written by a well-known massage therapist and author, Gayle MacDonald. For the second edition Gayle has brought in a co-author, Carolyn Tague. Both are well-known and highly respected in the field of hospital massage therapy.The second edition focuses solely on the adult patient and has new chapters on aromatherapy massage, end-of-life care, cultural sensitivity and understanding the therapeutic relationship between patient and practitioner. It also incorporates new sections on addiction and neurological disorders, as well as the most recent research from around the world. The new edition is highly illustrated with full color photographs and drawings, including many new illustrations.

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Book SynopsisBody Mind Movement: An Evidence-Based Approach to Mindful Movement explores the foundational concepts behind the science of learning, motor control, and body awareness. The book features case studies, exercises to illustrate the concepts, and opportunities for critical thinking, allowing movement professionals not only to understand the science behind why techniques and modalities work, but also to explore ways of implementing these approaches with their patients.The work is written for the curious movement professional who wants to enhance their ability to work with students of all ages and abilities.To learn more about Jenn''s in-person workshops and retreats, please visit www.jennpilotti.com

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Book SynopsisFrom covering the front lines of the Gulf War to investigating Colombian drug lords to living with freedom fighters in the mountains of Afghanistan, war correspondent Brad Willis was accustomed to risk. But when mortal danger came, it was from an unexpected direction. At the pinnacle of his career, a broken back and failed surgery left Willis permanently disabled and condemned to life in a body brace. Then came a diagnosis of terminal, stage IV throat cancer. At his 50th birthday party, friends gathered around Willis, who was crippled, almost mute, depressed, strung out on narcotic medications, and dying. Halfway through the celebration Willis realized the party's true purpose--his friends were there to say goodbye. Everyone knew Willis was on his way out...everyone except his 2-year-old son, who urged, "Get up, Daddy!" His son's words ringing in his ears, Willis chose to abandon Western medicine and embrace the most esoteric practices of Yoga to heal his body, mind, and soul--ridding himself of cancer and fully restoring his back. As a symbol of his journey, he took the spiritual name Bhava Ram, which stands for "Living from the Heart." Warrior Pose is an adventure chronicling some of the most momentous events of our time through a journalist's eyes, an unforgettable story about the power of love between father and son, and a transformational journey of self-healing, inner peace, and wholeness.Trade Review"Warrior Pose is Indiana Jones merged with Gautama Buddha, a miraculous affirmation of the power of self-healing, a war story, a love story, and a spiritual journey of epic proportion. It is your story, my story, the human story ... writ large." --Dr. Emmett Miller, Pioneer of Mind-Body Medicine "Bhava Ram leads us on an amazing life journey of courage, passion, hope, despair, and never-die spirit. His war stories, tender moments with his son, and transformative lifestyle are beacons of light for everyone seeking to find their path of well-being. " --Dr. Suhas G. Kshirsagar, Director of Ayurvedic Healing, California Integrative Medicine "Warrior Pose not only takes us on an amazing journey through war zones and global crises, it leads us on an inner journey of profound self healing and personal transformation that reminds us all of our own potential to access our inner power and live our truth." --Felicia Tomasko, Editor-in-Chief, LA Yoga Magazine "Whoever you are, whatever your challenges, this text is a treasure that can lead you into a new understanding about your life and how to live it fully." --Rebecca Tolin, Journalist "This book is a bright beacon of practical wisdom and guidance, inspiring us to reach for greatness and reminding us that we each posses an amazing capacity to achieve a more healthy and joyful life as well as our most heartfelt dreams. Read it and you too will be emboldened to soar." --Rod Stryker, Para Yoga "Remarkable recoveries and miraculous healings of incurable cancers ... Brad Willis has written the most exciting, original, and vividly relevant book yet on this topic. Its concise, hard-hitting prose makes a page turner about the shockingly grim world behind the nightly news as revealed to a top television reporter." --Candace Pert, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, RAPID Laboratories, Inc.; author, Everything You Need to Know to Feel Go(o)d and Molecules of Emotion: The Scientific Basis Behind Mind-Body Medicine "Warrior Pose is riveting, beautiful, informative, inspiring, compelling, honest, and so very stirring to my heart strings. I'm recommending it to everyone. And I will be putting it on my reading list for my next semester's class on the History of Yoga. It feels like The Autobiography of a (Modern) Yogi..." --Marcy Braverman Goldstein, founder of Sanskrit Revolution "An often engrossing and uplifting story, well written, that conveys his struggle to break free of the prison of pain." --ForeWord Reviews

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to shed old thinking patterns—and live more joyfully with food. Are you ready to get to the roots of your challenges around food—whether it's gratuitous snacking, compulsive or emotional eating, indulging cravings, overeating, or other disheartening habits? Be ready to get mindful. Mindfulness can be the deciding factor between your successful adoption of a healthy vegan diet and repeated frustrating attempts. This simple technique goes under the surface of what is hampering your happiness, providing a sought-after solution to many of life's ups and downs by rewiring your reactivity to challenges. Certified mindfulness meditation facilitator, award winning health educator, and longtime vegan advocate Lani Muelrath has been practicing mindfulness meditation for 25 years. In The Mindful Vegan, she teaches you how to practice mindfulness and shows how it can bring freedom and a new joy to your eating—and living—experience. Backed by extensive research, with step-by-step instructions, personal stories, positivity, humor, and a handful of delicious recipes, The Mindful Vegan will help you emancipate yourself from the stranglehold that mindless and compulsive eating have on your weight, health, food choices, and, most of all, peace of mind. With Lani's guidance, you'll learn the techniques of mindfulness meditation, opening the door to creating a more resilient vegan lifestyle. You'll discover why eating in a way that lines up with your convictions about health, the environment, and ethics reduces stress and increases happiness. The Mindful Vegan sets you on a path to cultivating your capacity for genuine happiness and a more peaceful life--in a way that is personally satisfying and aligned with your deepest values. This book is for anyone who wants to be free of frustrating and baffling eating behaviors, experience a new ease around eating, and discover their naturally healthy body and weight. Stop stressing. Start living—and eating—mindfully. Your body and mind will thank you.Trade Review"The Mindful Vegan isn't just a book, it's Lani Muelrath herself. In the years I've known her, I have always admired how remarkably present she is in every moment. This book is a gift to those of us who desire the same presence of mind and shows us, in bite-sized steps, how to attain that with ease and joy." —Miyoko Schinner, author of Artisan Vegan Cheese and The Homemade Vegan Pantry and founder of Miyoko's Kitchen "Read, implement, transform . . . and then pass along the magic! This book can heal you." —Kathy Freston, New York Times bestselling author of Quantum Wellness "Eating a vegan diet is a win-win-win! But that doesn't mean it's always easy. In connecting the ancient practice of mindfulness with the business of nourishing ourselves, Lani Muelrath's The Mindful Vegan offers a powerful tool to support readers in making the choice, each day, to live a more compassionate and healthy life." —John Mackey, cofounder and CEO of Whole Foods Market and coauthor of The Whole Foods Diet "This enlivening book inspires us to live with passion and purpose, and gives us the tools to make more mindful choices that are good for ourselves, other animals and the planet. Think about it, as The Mindful Vegan asks us, if we can live well without causing unnecessary harm, why wouldn't we? Highly recommended." —Gene Baur, cofounder and president of Farm Sanctuary and author of Living the Farm Sanctuary Life "Lani takes conscious living up a notch with this beautiful guide whose ripple effects extend far and wide. Long before you finish, you will have a much deeper connection to your own compassion— and a much broader understanding of what it means to live mindfully." —Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, bestselling author of The 30-Day Vegan Challenge and host of the Food for Thought podcast "The ability to be present is at the heart of all healthy relationships: with other humans, with nonhuman beings, with the planet, and with ourselves. In this wonderful book, Lani Muelrath explains, with compassion and clarity, how you can eat and live more mindfully—and thus how you can transform your life." —Dr. Melanie Joy, author of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows and Beyond Beliefs: A Guide to Improving Relationships and Communication for Vegans, Vegetarians, and Meat Eaters "These thirty life-shifting days with Lani Muelrath link sustenance with silence, nutrition with attention. You'll finish this book knowing that you've made peace with food and you've made friends with yourself." —Victoria Moran, author Main Street Vegan and director of the Main Street Vegan Academy "I absolutely LOVE this book. If your relationship with food has been a bit of a rocky road, it is a must-read. Lani Muelrath brilliantly guides readers through a personal exploration that engages our senses and sensibilities. She provides a blueprint for mindfulness that establishes an honest, joy-filled connection with food, and with our bodies. Her goals are simple—health and healing for individuals; compassion and peace for the world. What a beautiful gift to us all." —Brenda Davis, RD, coauthor of Becoming Vegan: Comprehensive Edition "The Mindful Vegan is a heartfelt approach to transforming life one bite at a time. . . . A life with purpose is a key step to fulfillment and The Mindful Vegan is the key that can unlock that precious treasure chest of a meaningful and healthy life." —Joel Kahn, MD, FACC, clinical professor of medicine (cardiology) and director at The Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity and author of The Whole Heart Solution "The Mindful Vegan can transform your life, and would also make a terrific gift for virtually anyone. Recommended!" —Will Tuttle, PhD, author of The World Peace Diet, visionary educator, musician, and presenter "The Mindful Vegan is a groundbreaking and compassionate guide that connects mindfulness practice to the larger ecological and health benefits of veganism. Its 30-day plan offers a beautifully thought-out approach to learning mindfulness that will help you investigate your relationship to food, dieting, and self-care. This book could change your life (whether or not you are vegan)!" —Diana Winston, director of mindfulness education at UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and coauthor of Fully Present: The Science, Art, and Practice of Mindfulness "Lani, you have done it again–with your latest book The Mindful Vegan, you have created an evidence-based pathway to experiencing deeper joy, better health, longer life, and a greater chance for planetary survival. You draw out the best in us: courage, commitment, compassion, and choices of how to use our fork and knife with greater wisdom and mindfulness." —Hans Diehl, DrHSc, clinical professor of preventive medicine at Loma Linda University, founder of CHIP and Lifestyle Medicine Institute, and coauthor of Health Power "As a clinician, researcher, and teacher who works on a daily basis to help people change their stress and emotional eating habits, I've seen firsthand how powerful mindfulness can be in the food arena. The Mindful Vegan is full of heart, accessibility, and practicality." —Judson Brewer, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine and psychiatry and director of research at the Center for Mindfulness, UMASS Medical School, creator of Eat Right Now, and author of The Craving Mind "Mindfulness is an incredibly powerful practice essential for becoming the best version of you. With Lani Muelrath's The Mindful Vegan, you now have a brilliant, beautiful, and practical guide with over 30 days of tools and techniques for unlocking the door to the blessing that is mindfulness." —Marco Borges, exercise physiologist and New York Times bestselling author of The 22 Day Revolution "Warm and wise, informed by science and experience, The Mindful Vegan is a welcome invitation and map to connection with our minds and bodies, with others, and with the present moment. Watch for delight arising as you take this life-changing journey with Lani Muelrath as your skillful guide— and again when you discover the vegan recipes included after day 30." —Patti Breitman, cofounder of Dharma Voices for Animals and coauthor of Even Vegans Die "Lani Muelrath has been a source of information and inspiration for radiant health through plant-based eating. The Mindful Vegan is a beacon of conscious eating, healthy living, and caring for the planet—with a 30-day plan that will set you on the path of transforming your life." —Suzy Amis Cameron, founder of Plant Power Task Force "The teachings found in The Mindful Vegan are life's secret weapon to reduce your anxiety, stress, anger, and fear and replace those negative emotions with peace, clarity, happiness, and optimism. . . . I am glad to see mindfulness and vegan living brought together so brilliantly in this book. It will change, for the better, your experience of living." —James Aspey, speaker and vegan advocateTable of ContentsForeword by Neal Barnard, MD Introduction Part One: Freedom On to Something My Watershed Moment Part Two: The Thirty-Day Plan Presence of Mind Day One: Beginning Practice: Position Day Two: Beginning Practice: Anchor Day Three: Beginning Practice: Intention and Remindfulness Day Four: Am I Doing It "Right"? Day Five: Wandering Mind, Unhappy Mind? Day Six: Must Be Present to Win Day Seven: Bodily Sensations Day Eight: Meditation on Bodily Sensations Day Nine: Body Scan Day Ten: Kathryn—From Food Free Fall to Eating Freedom Day Eleven: Hindrances, Antidotes, and Helping Factors Day Twelve: Big Diet, Binges, and a Better Way Day Thirteen: Becoming Vegan Day Fourteen: The Mindful Vegan Plate Day Fifteen: Meditation on Emotions Day Sixteen: RAIN Day Seventeen: Moods and Foods Day Eighteen: Moods and Mindfulness Day Nineteen: Higher Ground and Mindfully Navigating Conversations Day Twenty: Cultivating Kindness and Compassion Day Twenty-One: Attractivism Day Twenty-Two: Spectrum of Mindfulness Practices Day Twenty-Three: Your Naturally Healthy Body and Weight Day Twenty-Four: The Pure Joy of Eating Day Twenty-Five: Cravings Day Twenty-Six: Addiction, Part One Day Twenty-Seven: Addiction, Part Two Day Twenty-Eight: Mindful Movement Day Twenty-Nine: Stress and Anxiety Day Thirty: A Path with Heart Day Thirty-One and Beyond Part Three: Recipes Breakfast Mom's Baking Powder Biscuits with Almonds French Toast Dressing and Sauces Sage Advice Double Mushroom Gravy Lemon Cherry Salad Dressing Turtle Beach Enchilada Sauce Salads and Savory Mains Apple-Jicama Slaw Kitchari Easy Stack-and-Go One-Pan Enchiladas Sweet and Sour Soy Curls Sweet Finishes Chocolate Mousse Vegan Cherry Garcia Ice Cream Berry Good Ice Cream Resources Endnotes Index Acknowledgments About the Author

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Book SynopsisHippocrates said, “Let food by thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Ginger’s rich flavor is familiar to most, but did you know this knobby root can be a source of healing, nutrients, and beauty? From fighting cancer cells to taming split ends, managing nausea to preventing hypothermia, ginger’s uses are incredibly diverse. Millions of people are turning away from the harsh effects of modern solutions and back to the gentle but powerful benefits of nature’s oldest remedies. In her 101 Amazing Uses series, Susan Branson, a holistic nutritional consultant, expertly outlines 101 incredible uses for apple cider vinegar, ginger, essential oils, and coconut oil. Each book is divided into tabbed sections filled with a total of 101 easy-to-read, bite-sized benefits for everything from health to beauty to household cleaning. Promote healthy skin, reduce stress, boost your metabolism, tenderize meat, and more with these simple, accessible, natural solutions!

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Book SynopsisYou’ve probably heard that apple cider vinegar can boost your immune system, but did you know it can fight asthma, cure hiccups, and even remove the smell of cat urine? Or that ginger could prevent hypothermia? Or that essential oils could boost your memory?Millions of people are turning away from the harsh effects of modern solutions and back to the gentle but powerful benefits of nature’s oldest remedies. In her 101 Amazing Uses series, Susan Branson, a holistic nutritional consultant, expertly outlines 101 incredible uses for apple cider vinegar, ginger, essential oils, coconut oil, and more. Each book is divided into tabbed sections filled with a total of 101 easy-to-read, bite-sized benefits for everything from health to beauty to household cleaning. Promote healthy skin, reduce stress, boost your metabolism, tenderize meat, and more with these simple, accessible, natural solutions!Trade Review"101 Amazing Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar lives up to its title as a handy compendium of practical (and often unexpected!) uses for humble apple cider vinegar. From acne treatment to relieving muscle pain after intense exercise to eliminating cat urine odor, killing weeds, or crafting a simple fruit fly trap, 101 Amazing Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar is a handy resource for getting the most out of an inexpensive home remedy! Also highly recommended is 101 Amazing Uses for Ginger (9781945547126, $12.99)." —James A Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book Review

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Book SynopsisCoconut oil is a well-known super food, but the benefits are not limited to the kitchen. Boost your metabolism, heal cold sores, reduce hypertension, discover natural remedies for your skin, and so much more in 101 Amazing Uses for Coconut Oil. Millions of people are turning away from the harsh effects of modern solutions and back to the gentle but powerful benefits of nature’s oldest remedies. In her 101 Amazing Uses series, Susan Branson, a holistic nutritional consultant, expertly outlines 101 incredible uses for apple cider vinegar, ginger, essential oils, coconut oil, and more. Each book is divided into tabbed sections filled with a total of 101 easy-to-read, bite-sized benefits for everything from health to beauty to household cleaning. Promote healthy skin, reduce stress, boost your metabolism, tenderize meat, and more with these simple, accessible, natural solutions!

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Book SynopsisEssential oils have been used for thousands of years in many cultures for a variety of health purposes. These ancient oils act as natural medicines and contain the most proven therapeutic compounds in the world. You can find a variety of oils on the market today, but how do you use them? When used properly, essential oils can help alleviate stress, repel mosquitoes, overcome jet lag, reduce wrinkles, and so much more. Millions of people are turning away from the harsh effects of modern solutions and back to the gentle but powerful benefits of nature’s oldest remedies. In her 101 Amazing Uses series, Susan Branson, a holistic nutritional consultant, expertly outlines 101 incredible uses for everyday ingredients like apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and coconut oil. Each book is divided into tabbed sections filled with a total of 101 easy-to-read, bite-size benefits for everything from health to beauty to household cleaning. Promote healthy skin, reduce stress, boost your metabolism, tenderize meat, and more with these simple, accessible, natural solutions!

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Book SynopsisIn Making Peace with the Universe, Michael Scott Alexander reads diverse classic religious accounts as masterpieces of therapeutic insight. He recasts spiritual confessions as case histories of therapy, showing how they remain radical and deeply meaningful even in an age of scientific psychology.Trade ReviewImpressively informative and thoroughly 'reader friendly' in organization and presentation, Making Peace with the Universe is an extraordinary contribution to community and academic library Religious Philosophy collections in general, and Spiritual Healing reading lists in particular. * Midwest Book Review *What happens when worlds fall apart? It’s a question that so many of us have asked ourselves in times of crisis. The marvel of Michael Scott Alexander’s book is that he has transformed his own search into a discovery of the wisdom of the ages. Erudite and deeply personal, this book captures the pain of losing faith and the joy of rediscovering a deeper meaning. -- Rebecca L. Davis, author of More Perfect Unions: The American Search for Marital BlissWhat if the classics of religious thought actually made you feel . . . better? In this stunning, accessible book, Michael Scott Alexander—the most chill professor you never had—shows that the greatest minds of the past were deeply attuned to the crises of the present, midlife and otherwise. Their solutions, and his, map a path through the dark wood of our lives to the promised land of human flourishing. -- Noah Feldman, author of Divided by God: America's Church-State Problem—and What We Should Do About ItA brilliant exploration of religious and spiritual experiences as they relate to the ability to heal the mind and promote psychological health. A missing piece of the puzzle of how religion intersects with psychological well-being. -- Andrew Newberg, author of Neurotheology: How Science Can Enlighten Us About SpiritualityIt's not so hard to find a good book, but it's hard to find a book that's good in a totally new, surprising way. I've been reading about religion for 25 years, and I have never seen anything like Making Peace with the Universe, which combines religion scholarship, memoir, marital gossip, pop-music criticism, and an ode to friendship into one potent cocktail of love. If you seek, find this. -- Mark Oppenheimer, author of Knocking on Heaven's Door: American Religion in the Age of CountercultureThis incredible book mines the spiritual insights of history's deepest souls. Alexander speaks to the reality that some truths emerge outside of a classroom or lab. From Socrates to jazz great Mary Lou Williams, we see that wisdom's pursuit is often a torturous and tear-soaked journey. Yet it's worth the ride! -- Jonathan L. Walton, author of A Lens of Love: Reading the Bible in Its World for Our WorldTable of ContentsPart I: The Problem1. The Path of Joy2. Making Peace with the UniversePart II: The Classics3. Socrates: An Old Man and His Daemon4. Abu Hamid al-Ghazali: The Greatest Midlife Crisis in the History of Islam5. Qiu Chuji: Chinggis Khan Learns to Cherish Life6. Mary Lou Williams: Jazz for the SoulPart III: A Recent Case7. Bobby Sichran and the Divine PresenceConclusion: Giving Into GravityAcknowledgmentsNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisIn Making Peace with the Universe, Michael Scott Alexander reads diverse classic religious accounts as masterpieces of therapeutic insight. He recasts spiritual confessions as case histories of therapy, showing how they remain radical and deeply meaningful even in an age of scientific psychology.Trade ReviewImpressively informative and thoroughly 'reader friendly' in organization and presentation, Making Peace with the Universe is an extraordinary contribution to community and academic library Religious Philosophy collections in general, and Spiritual Healing reading lists in particular. * Midwest Book Review *What happens when worlds fall apart? It’s a question that so many of us have asked ourselves in times of crisis. The marvel of Michael Scott Alexander’s book is that he has transformed his own search into a discovery of the wisdom of the ages. Erudite and deeply personal, this book captures the pain of losing faith and the joy of rediscovering a deeper meaning. -- Rebecca L. Davis, author of More Perfect Unions: The American Search for Marital BlissWhat if the classics of religious thought actually made you feel . . . better? In this stunning, accessible book, Michael Scott Alexander—the most chill professor you never had—shows that the greatest minds of the past were deeply attuned to the crises of the present, midlife and otherwise. Their solutions, and his, map a path through the dark wood of our lives to the promised land of human flourishing. -- Noah Feldman, author of Divided by God: America's Church-State Problem—and What We Should Do About ItA brilliant exploration of religious and spiritual experiences as they relate to the ability to heal the mind and promote psychological health. A missing piece of the puzzle of how religion intersects with psychological well-being. -- Andrew Newberg, author of Neurotheology: How Science Can Enlighten Us About SpiritualityIt's not so hard to find a good book, but it's hard to find a book that's good in a totally new, surprising way. I've been reading about religion for 25 years, and I have never seen anything like Making Peace with the Universe, which combines religion scholarship, memoir, marital gossip, pop-music criticism, and an ode to friendship into one potent cocktail of love. If you seek, find this. -- Mark Oppenheimer, author of Knocking on Heaven's Door: American Religion in the Age of CountercultureThis incredible book mines the spiritual insights of history's deepest souls. Alexander speaks to the reality that some truths emerge outside of a classroom or lab. From Socrates to jazz great Mary Lou Williams, we see that wisdom's pursuit is often a torturous and tear-soaked journey. Yet it's worth the ride! -- Jonathan L. Walton, author of A Lens of Love: Reading the Bible in Its World for Our WorldTable of ContentsPart I: The Problem1. The Path of Joy2. Making Peace with the UniversePart II: The Classics3. Socrates: An Old Man and His Daemon4. Abu Hamid al-Ghazali: The Greatest Midlife Crisis in the History of Islam5. Qiu Chuji: Chinggis Khan Learns to Cherish Life6. Mary Lou Williams: Jazz for the SoulPart III: A Recent Case7. Bobby Sichran and the Divine PresenceConclusion: Giving Into GravityAcknowledgmentsNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisGround-breaking book offering a new psychological approach to emotionsTable of ContentsContents1 A New Understanding of Emotional Healing 7PART ITHE SECRET LIFE OF THE EMOTIONS 172 Pure Reason 183 The Language of Two Worlds 274 Sixth Sense 37PART IIEMOTIONAL PROCESSING: DISSOLVING DISTRESS 495 The Emotional Immune System 506 Emotional Processing: Inside Out 58PART IIIHEALING THROUGH FEELING 737 The One Hard Fact in Psychology 748 Shell Shock 849 Battened Down and Bottled Up 95PART IVHOW TO SABOTAGE HEALING 10710 Love and Pasta 10811 A Pill for the Body, Soul and Spirit 12012 Ruminating Your Life Away 13213 Living in Harmony with Emotions 145Appendix: The Idea Behind the Science 159References 168Index 1736

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Book SynopsisAfter examining late 18th-century shifts in scientific paradigms, this study reconsiders the history of psychoanalysis, notably its suppression and repression of phenomena associated with hypnosis in its search to establish itself as a science in accord with new ideals of scientific reasoning.Table of ContentsPreface to the American edition; Preface to the original edition; 1. From Lavoisier to Freud; 2. Psychoanalysis put to the test; 3. On some of Freud's heirs; 4. Narcissistic wounds; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisTraditional Chinese medicine is often portrayed as an enduring system of therapeutic knowledge that has become globalized in recent decades. This title argues that the discourses and practices called 'traditional Chinese medicine' are made through, rather than prior to, translocal encounters and entanglements.Trade Review“I find Other-Worldly the best of the recent ethnographies of TCM for classroom use. Mei Zhan’s interest in the transnational situation of TCM beautifully depicts this system of medicine as thoroughly untraditional and deeply subject to whims that are neither Chinese nor originating in China. Additionally, as an anthropologist of the United States and of science and medicine, I am particularly interested in the possibilities which Zhan’s book suggests for future research on the transnational conditions of medicine and its many forms. . . . Other-Worldly helps to push discussions in the anthropology of medicine into important directions, and raises questions that demand our attention, as anthropologists and as scholars of medicine in its many forms and its translocal contexts of practice.” - Matthew Wolf-Meyer, Somatosphere“A precious addition to medical anthropology, China studies, and globalization studies. Highly recommended.” - A. Y. Lee, Choice“Anyone who thinks about the deeper meanings of China’s multi-layered engagement with the world should read this book, if only to grapple with the larger questions of what is knowledge and what the world may look like, as Chinese norms cross porous borders, both real and imagined.” - James Flowers, The China Journal“This is a book that rewards the critical and thoughtful engagement of its reader. It is worth your time and that of your graduate students.” - Carla Nappi, Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute“Other-Worldly deconstructs some of the most foundational dualisms in a number of fields. . . . Other-Worldly offers deep insights into the intimacies and techniques through which global connections are imagined and forged.” - Timothy Choy, American Ethnologist“Other-Worldly is accomplished, theoretically rich, and a pleasure to read. The inclusion of both San Francisco and Shanghai, the use of anthropological and feminist studies of science, and the focus on Chinese medicine ‘in action’ are particularly significant. Moreover, Mei Zhan achieves a marvelous balance between astute observation, her own experience, and the relational dimensions that emerge out of that experience.”—Linda L. Barnes, author of Needles, Herbs, Gods, and Ghosts: China, Healing, and the West to 1948“Other-Worldly is brilliant. It is a strong intervention into fields including China studies, medical anthropology, science studies, and studies of globalization. At the cutting edge of social theory, this theoretically dazzling ethnography argues that worlding is an ongoing process of encounters and displacements and translocality is a defining feature of traditional Chinese medicine rather than ancillary to it. Other-Worldly transposes questions of authenticity onto historically specific imaginations of the world and Chinese medicine’s place in it.”—Lisa Rofel, author of Desiring China: Experiments in Neoliberalism, Sexuality, and Public Culture“Other-Worldly deconstructs some of the most foundational dualisms in a number of fields. . . . Other-Worldly offers deep insights into the intimacies and techniques through which global connections are imagined and forged.” -- Timothy Choy * American Ethnologist *“A precious addition to medical anthropology, China studies, and globalization studies. Highly recommended.” -- A. Y. Lee * Choice *“Anyone who thinks about the deeper meanings of China’s multi-layered engagement with the world should read this book, if only to grapple with the larger questions of what is knowledge and what the world may look like, as Chinese norms cross porous borders, both real and imagined.” -- James Flowers * The China Journal *“I find Other-Worldly the best of the recent ethnographies of TCM for classroom use. Mei Zhan’s interest in the transnational situation of TCM beautifully depicts this system of medicine as thoroughly untraditional and deeply subject to whims that are neither Chinese nor originating in China. Additionally, as an anthropologist of the United States and of science and medicine, I am particularly interested in the possibilities which Zhan’s book suggests for future research on the transnational conditions of medicine and its many forms. . . . Other-Worldly helps to push discussions in the anthropology of medicine into important directions, and raises questions that demand our attention, as anthropologists and as scholars of medicine in its many forms and its translocal contexts of practice.” -- Matthew Wolf-Meyer * Somatosphere *“This is a book that rewards the critical and thoughtful engagement of its reader. It is worth your time and that of your graduate students.” -- Carla Nappi * Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute *Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments ix Introduction 1 Part One. Entanglements 1. Get on Track with the World 31 2. Hands, Hearts, and Dreams 63 Part Two. Negotiations 3. Does It Take a Miracle? 91 4. Translating Knowledges 119 Part Three. Dislocations 5. Engendering Families and Knowledges, Sideways 145 6. Discrepant Distances 175 Epilogue 195 Notes 203 References 217 Index 229

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Book SynopsisFind natural cures for more than 170 health conditions Packed with over 170 remedies for the most common ailments, from arthritis to varicose veins, Natural Cures For Dummies will serve as your complete health advisor.Table of ContentsForeword xv Introduction 1 Part I: Stepping into the Wonderful World of Natural Cures 5 Chapter 1: Getting the Lowdown on Natural Cures 7 Chapter 2: Adopting a Natural Cures Diet and Lifestyle 17 Chapter 3: Sampling Different Approaches to Natural Cures 39 Part II: Curing Common Maladies: Trustworthy Treatments at Your Fingertips 65 Chapter 4: Treating Injuries and Minor Ailments 67 Chapter 5: Coughing and Sneezing? Curing Nose and Throat Conditions 85 Chapter 6: Combating Flus, Colds, and Infections 91 Chapter 7: Healing Skin, Hair, Scalp, and Nail Conditions 105 Chapter 8: Tuning In to Ear Problems 133 Chapter 9: Ogling Eye and Vision Problems 147 Chapter 10: Addressing Mouth and Dental Conditions 159 Chapter 11: Kicking Leg and Feet Conditions to the Curb 169 Chapter 12: Addressing Common Kiddie Health Issues 183 Chapter 13: Alleviating Allergies, Asthma, and Food Sensitivity/Intolerance 193 Chapter 14: Battling Digestive, Urinary, and Bowel Conditions 205 Chapter 15: Restoring Back, Joint, and Muscle Health 225 Chapter 16: Putting Sleep Issues to Bed 235 Chapter 17: Tackling Chronic Health Conditions 245 Chapter 18: Targeting Adrenal and Thyroid Conditions 271 Chapter 19: Addressing Sexual and Reproductive Health Conditions 281 Chapter 20: Dealing with Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Issues 307 Part III: The Part of Tens 325 Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Get the Most Out of Natural Medicine 327 Chapter 22: Ten Rules of the Road 333 Chapter 23: Ten Natural Cure Maxims 339 Part IV: Appendixes 345 Appendix A: Vitamins and Minerals 347 Appendix B: Nutritional Supplements 355 Appendix C: Natural Hormones 369 Appendix D: Herbs 373 Appendix E: Homeopathic Remedies 385 Appendix F: Aromatic Essential Oils 389 Index 397

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Book SynopsisAn informative, easy-to-understand resource that unveils the mysteries of CBD CBD has emerged as a popular health product, but what's all the fuss about? CBD For Dummies reveals the reasons for the surge in interest about cannabidiol (CBD) and explains how to buy and use this remarkable product safely and responsibly. In an accessible, no-nonsense manner, author Blair Lauren Brown lays out the facts about CBD and outlines the many health conditions that may be helped by using CBD oil. This book covers topics that people new to CBD have questions about. Highlights include: What CBD oil is and how it works in the bodyHow to buy CBD from a reputable source and understanding a product's potencyKnowing what conditions can be eased with CBD, including muscle pain, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, eating disorders, mental health disorders, and neurological conditionsPreparing your own CBD edibles Perfect for anyone interested in understanding the therapeutic potential of CBD, CBD For Dummies introduces you to everything you need to know about this cool compound.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 2 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 3 Part 1: Looking into CBD 5 Chapter 1: Updating Attitudes toward Cannabis and CBD 7 Debunking Myths about CBD 8 Understanding where some of the uncertainty about CBD comes from 9 CBD is not a cure-all, but neutralizes many difficult symptoms 10 Applying and Ingesting CBD 11 Applying CBD to the skin 12 Eating or ingesting CBD 12 CBD: The New Treatment of Choice? 13 Providing a natural alternative to Western healthcare 13 Move over, opiates: Considering CBD for treating pain 14 Looking at the Legality Surrounding CBD 15 Breaking down the criminalization of CBD 15 Changing attitudes and changing laws 15 Moving toward new understanding 16 Chapter 2: Examining CBD Itself 17 Meeting the Mother of All CBD Sources 17 Delving into the long history of hemp 18 Identifying the parts of the hemp plant 18 Explaining the Parts to the Whole 20 Debating the benefits of using the whole plant versus the sum of its parts 20 Appreciating all the cannabinoids in the hemp plant 21 Exploring terpenes and flavonoids 21 Looking at enzymes and the value of the other plant molecules 23 Investigating the Hemp Strains and Varieties 23 Checking out calming strains 24 Recognizing refreshing and revitalizing strains 25 Lifting and elevating some energizing strains 25 Finding CBD and Similar Chemicals in Other Plants 25 Coming full circle with tree bark 25 Focusing on the flowers 26 Exploring other similar compounds 26 Choosing between Synthetic and Natural CBD 27 Chapter 3: Looking into What CBD Does 29 Discovering What Makes CBD Work 29 Comparing and contrasting CBD and THC 30 Seeing how CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system 31 Recognizing CBD’s Physical and Mental Effects 34 Chapter 4: Extracting, Infusing, and Producing CBD 37 Familiarizing Yourself with Extraction Methods 38 Discerning the Qualities of Kinds of Extractions 39 Identifying the Forms Resulting from Extraction 40 CBD RSO 40 CBD distillate 41 CBD isolate 41 Infusing CBD 41 Discovering the basics of CBD infusions 41 Calculating concentrations like a champ 42 Infusing CBD at home 43 Using CBD Extracts to Make a Product 44 Creating a useable topical or consumable product 44 Including complementary substances 45 Chapter 5: Doing the Math: The Pluses and Minuses of CBD 47 Realizing the Potential Benefits: The Four Pillars of CBD (and an Added Bonus) 48 Relieving stress and anxiety 48 Soothing mood conditions 49 Helping manage sleep issues 49 Relieving pain and physical ailments 50 Promoting skin health and beauty 51 Looking at the Pros and Cons of Supplementing with CBD 52 Adjusting to daily use 52 Acknowledging potential drawbacks 52 Checking how CBD interacts with medication 53 Taking responsibility for being informed 53 Weighing the Risks and Challenges of General CBD Use 54 Finding a doctor versed in CBD 54 Spotting an adverse reaction to CBD 55 Part 2: Finding and Using CBD 57 Chapter 6: Buying CBD 59 Discovering What You Can Legally Buy in the United States 60 Following federal laws 60 Being aware of the laws in your state 61 Promoting Medical Use 63 Understanding the different kinds of retailers 63 Checking quality 63 Dosing and adjusting appropriately for your needs 68 Tapping into Online Distributors 69 Choosing an online seller 69 Tracing the path of the best sellers 71 Being an Informed Consumer 72 Being wary of CBD scams 72 Avoiding pitfalls 72 Chapter 7: Delving into Forms and Delivery Systems 73 Becoming Familiar with the Forms of CBD 73 Full-spectrum 74 Broad-spectrum 74 Distillate 75 Isolate 75 Wax, rosin, and so on 76 Hash and kief 76 Uncovering the Delivery Systems 76 Smoking 77 Vaping 77 Dabbing 78 Sublinguals 78 Eating and drinking 78 Topicals 79 Choosing Your Smoking or Inhalation Method 79 Smoking, vaping, or dabbing? 80 Deciding on a device for smoking flower 80 Picking a pre-roll 81 Deciding to vape 81 Dabbing CBD 82 Touching on Topical and Transdermal Applications 83 Smoothing on skin 83 Pasting on patches 84 Spraying on CBD 85 Taking CBD Orally 85 Putting CBD under your tongue 85 Chewing gummies, tapes, mints, and more 88 Cooking with CBD 88 Swallowing CBD in pill form 90 Chapter 8: Using CBD Safely and Responsibly 91 Figuring Out How Much to Take 92 Adjusting for product potency 92 Scheduling CBD into your daily routine 93 Realizing the importance of bioavailability 94 Keeping Others in Mind as You Dose in Public or at Work 96 Adjusting Your Usage to How Your Body Reacts 96 Looking at potential sleep reactions 97 Finding the virtue in moderation: Microdosing 97 Storing Your CBD Products 98 Preserving potency 98 Restricting access 100 Part 3: Benefitting from CBD 101 Chapter 9: Easing Neurological Conditions 103 Acknowledging the Dangers of Inflammation and How CBD Can Help 104 Doing your homework on inflammatory conditions 104 Understanding CBD’s anti-inflammatory and other neuroprotective properties 105 Helping with Huntington’s Disease 106 Looking at the five stages of Huntington’s disease 106 Improving quality of life 107 Soothing Alzheimer’s Disease 108 Analyzing inflammation of the brain 109 Setting the stage for treatment 109 Tackling Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) 110 Making sense of the symptoms 110 Fighting a two-headed dragon: Pain and inflammation 110 Treating CFS symptoms with CBD 111 Addressing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 111 Describing the disease and its symptoms 112 Supporting your nervous system 112 Resolving and reducing the symptoms 113 Chapter 10: Alleviating Autoimmune Conditions 115 Understanding CBD and Immune Function 115 Connecting cannabis and autoimmunity 116 Tackling terpenes 117 Comparing CBD to conventional treatments 118 Relieving Lupus Symptoms 119 Addressing the effects of lupus 120 Treating lupus-related skin conditions with CBD 121 Treating the Effects of Lyme Disease 124 Looking at how CBD can help ease general symptoms of Lyme disease 124 Diminishing diarrheas and intestinal problems 125 Supplementing to address pain and muscle spasms 126 Finding Help for Celiac Disease 127 Familiarizing yourself with the symptoms 127 Pinpointing possible gluten in CBD products 128 Pairing widespread and specific CBD treatment for celiac relief 128 Managing intestinal issues with CBD 128 Chapter 11: Dealing with Eating Disorders and Digestive Troubles 131 Relieving Anorexia 132 Gaining weight 133 Boosting appetite 133 Regulating mealtime anxiety 135 Limiting the Psychological Effects of Bulimia 135 Dealing with the depression 135 Counteracting anxiety 136 Inducing sleep 137 Calming Nausea 137 Mother’s little helper: CBD and morning sickness 138 Correcting chronic nausea 139 Reducing seasickness and motion sickness 139 Chapter 12: Coping with Muscular and Physical Ailments 141 Connecting CBD and Muscle Recovery 141 Utilizing hemp-derived dermal solutions 142 Soothing post-workout soreness internally 142 Pampering overworked joints with bath bombs or muscle soaks 142 Relaxing the Symptoms of Fibromyalgia 144 Resting easier 144 Alleviating pain (without getting hooked) 144 Clearing brain fog 145 Activating Asthma Relief 145 Looking at the lungs 145 Breathing better 146 Mitigating Migraines and Other Headaches 147 Menstrual migraines 147 Quelling stress-induced headaches 147 Upgrading from traditional prescription treatments 148 Dealing with Diabetes and Insulin Resistance 148 Examining insulin resistance and CBD 149 Preventing diabetes with CBD 149 Regulating blood sugar levels through appetite suppression 149 Chapter 13: Helping with Emotional, Mood, and Mental Disorders 151 Identifying the Differences between Stress and Anxiety 152 Processing stress so that it doesn’t lead to anxiety 152 Unpacking the causes and treatments around anxiety 153 Exploring the effects (and side effects) of traditional anti-anxiety medication 155 Easing Depression 155 Examining the effects (and side effects) of traditional antidepressants 155 Helping your brain better respond to mood modulating systems in the body 156 Modulating low moods and anxiety 156 Combating the sexual side effects of mood modulating medications 157 Calming the Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 157 Relieving the stress of painful memories 158 Sweeping away stress and worry from nightmares 158 Abolishing anger and irritability 159 Addressing the Physical and Emotional Components of Addiction 159 Curbing heroin cravings 160 Treating opioid addiction 160 Reducing dependence on alcohol 160 Assisting with Bipolar Disorder 161 Remedying mood swings 161 Managing mania 162 Using CBD as an adjunctive treatment 162 Chapter 14: Alleviating Issues Specific to Age and Sex 165 Addressing Skin Concerns That Coincide with Aging 166 Sagging skin and lost elasticity 166 Scar tissue 167 Clearing up Acne and Other Conditions 167 Addressing acne 168 Reducing rosacea 168 Eliminating eczema 169 Answering common CBD skincare questions 169 Relieving Menstrual Cramps 171 Suppositories 172 Transdermal patches 173 Bath soaks 173 Teas and balms 174 Considering CBD during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding 174 Cannabis and pregnancy 175 CBD and breastfeeding 177 Making Menopause Bearable 178 Helping with Sexual Dysfunction Issues 180 Lifting your libido 180 Rising to the occasion (so to speak) 181 Preventing vaginal pain 181 Increasing sensation 181 Chapter 15: Letting Pets Benefit from CBD 183 Determining How CBD May Help Your Pet 184 Asking the right questions 184 Reviewing conditions that CBD may help alleviate 185 Aiding an Anxious Pet 186 Soothing stress from separation 187 Treating anxiety in dogs with PTSD 187 Trying CBD as a Cancer Treatment 188 Shrinking tumors 188 Stimulating a weak appetite 189 Saying Goodbye to Seizures 190 Reducing the frequency of seizures 190 Relieving epilepsy 190 Getting Good with Dosing 191 Starting low 192 Watching for reactions 192 Adjusting as necessary 193 Part 4: Concocting Your Own CBD Products 195 Chapter 16: Bringing CBD into the Kitchen 197 Discovering Ways to Add CBD to Your Regular Meals 197 Bringing CBD into your breakfast routine 198 Elevating evening meals with CBD 199 Satisfying Your Sweet Tooth 201 Fashioning DIY CBD gummies 201 Swapping in cannabutter 202 Selecting a Quality Base Oil 206 Getting Familiar with Special Techniques 207 Investing in quality cookware 207 Turning down the heat 207 Diving into decarbing 208 Chapter 17: Testing Out Recipes at Home 211 Mixing up CBD Beverages 212 Bottoms Up! Indulging in CBD Cocktails 219 Cooking with CBD 227 Creating CBD Ingredients 232 Chapter 18: Branching out to Other CBD and Hemp Products 235 Treating Your Sweet Tooth: Recipes for CBD Sweets and Snacks 236 Treating Your Body: Recipes for CBD Body Care and Skincare 245 Treating Your Pooch: Recipes for CBD Dog Food and Treats 252 Part 5: The Part of Tens 257 Chapter 19: Ten Reasons to Try CBD 259 You Can Use CBD Every Day 259 CBD is a Plant-Based Product (Usually) 259 CBD is Safe to Use 260 CBD is Easy to Ingest 260 CBD Doesn’t Get You High 261 CBD is Legal in Most States 261 CBD is Available from Many Sources 261 You Can Take CBD Discreetly 262 Name Brands Provide Reliability 263 CBD Relieves Innumerable Conditions 263 Chapter 20: Ten Ways CBD Can Help 265 CBD Enhances Health 265 CBD Relieves Stress 266 CBD Controls Nausea 266 CBD Relieves Pain 266 CBD Helps You Sleep 267 CBD Relieves Digestive Problems 267 CBD Supports Autoimmune Treatments 268 CBD is Effective for Neurological Conditions 268 CBD Eases Cancer Symptoms 269 CBD Can Help Pets, Too 269 Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Get CBD into Your System 271 Eat a Product Containing It 271 Smoke It 272 Vape It 272 Dab It 273 Smooth It on Your Skin 273 Put It in Your Food 274 Take a Mint 274 Swallow a Pill 275 Drop It under Your Tongue 275 Drink a Beverage That Contains It 276 Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Having a Great CBD Experience 277 Recognizing That CBD Can Help 277 Researching before Buying 278 Buying the Best Product 279 Choosing the Form That Suits You 280 Finding the Proper Dose 280 Determining the Best Way to Buy 281 Being in a Good Physical Space 281 Getting Your Head Right 282 Adding a Complementary Product 282 Trying Something New When You Feel Comfortable 283 Appendix A: Helpful CBD Resources 285 Resources for Using CBD 285 Know Your CBD (International) 286 CBD Resource (U.K.-based) 286 Informative CBD Websites 286 Project CBD 286 Be Poplar 287 Industry-Focused Hemp Information 287 Informative Cannabis Resources 287 Leafly (U.S.-based) 288 Weed Maps (U.S.-based) 288 Miss Grass 288 Hello MD 288 Cannabis Health (U.K.-based) 289 Trade Organizations 289 Hemp Industries Association (HIA) 289 Drug Policy Alliance 289 Marijuana Policy Project 290 Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) 290 American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP) 290 Americans For Safe Access 290 American Trade Association for Cannabis & Hemp (ATACH) 290 Cannabis Trade Federation (CTF) 291 Cannabis Canada Association 291 Conferences 291 MJ Biz Con (U.S.-based) 291 NoCo Hemp Expo (U.S.-based) 292 Informative CBD Science Articles 292 Journal of Cannabis Research 292 PubMed 293 Updated CBD Guidelines 293 Daily CBD 293 U.S Food and Drug Administration (U.S.-based) 293 Health Canada 294 The European Commission 294 Index 295

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Book SynopsisBoost your body's defenses to fight-off disease and live stronger and longer Every single day our bodies are under attack from nasty little organisms which range from the pesky to the frighteningly serious. So, what's the best way to fight back? Thankfully nature has provided us with a powerful interior armor-platingand Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies shows you how to keep that crucial biological gift in tip-top condition. Brought to you by bestselling author Kellyann Petrucci, MS, ND, a board-certified naturopathic physician, and Wendy Warner, a board certified holistic physician,Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies sets out the sound ways we can supercharge our immune systems to prevent illnesses and diseases such as arthritis, autoimmune conditions, pneumonia, cancer, and the flu. Using a simple program of diet, exercise, stress-reduction, and nutritional supplements, we can keep our internal defenses humming happily alongand get generally healthier in the process! The best nutritional strategies to avoid cold and flu40+ recipes that show healthy eating can also be delishCutting-edge research on immune-boosting health and dietLists and tips for keeping a low-cost, healthy pantry Through diet, exercise, stress reduction, nutritional supplements, and the role of water, sunlight, and oxygen, you can harness the power of your immune system and drastically improve your immunity to disease. P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you're probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Boosting Your Immunity For Dummies (9781118402009 find this on the copyright page). The book you see here shouldn't be considered a new or updated product. But if you're in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We're always writing about new topics!Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Conventions Used in This Book 2 What You’re Not to Read 3 Foolish Assumptions 3 How This Book is Organized 4 Part 1: Getting to Know Your Immune System 4 Part 2: What Happens When Your Immune System Gets Off Track 4 Part 3: Laying the Groundwork for Super Immunity: Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Detox 5 Part 4: Cooking Up Recipes for Immunity and Wellness 5 Part 5: The Part of Tens 5 Icons Used in This Book 5 Where to Go from Here 6 Part 1: Getting to Know Your Immune System 7 Chapter 1: Immunity: Your Ticket to a Stronger, Longer, and Healthier Life 9 Super Immunity 101 10 Starting with your immune system 10 Boosting your immunity with nutritional excellence 10 Considering super immunity and modern medicine 11 Living Longer, Stronger, and Healthier 12 Focusing on healthy cells 13 Turning on your “super immunity” genes 14 Choosing health 15 Boosting Your Immunity to Look and Feel Amazing 15 Looking younger 16 Increasing vitality 17 Getting a good night’s sleep 17 Clearing up skin and digestive issues 18 Chapter 2: Understanding the Parts and Functions of Your Immune System 21 Introducing the Key Players: Your Immune Organs 22 Bone marrow 22 Thymus 22 Spleen 24 Lymph nodes 24 How they work together 24 Meeting More Players: All the Different Cell Types 25 Phagocytes 25 Lymphocytes 25 How they work together 28 Tracking How the Immune System Really Works 28 Establishing surface barriers and mucosal immunity 29 Accepting normal flora 29 Complement system 30 Relying on innate immune response 30 Acquired immune response 31 Considering Vaccinations and How They Work 34 Teaching your immune system to remember and fight 34 Weighing pros and cons of vaccination 35 Making an informed decision about flu shots 36 Part 2: What Happens When Your Immune System Gets Off Track 39 Chapter 3: Strengthening Your Allergy Defense System 41 Battling Sneezes, Sniffles, and Itchy Eyes 42 Getting to the root of the allergic reaction 42 Pinpointing causes of allergic rhinitis 43 Diagnosing allergic rhinitis 44 Using conventional medicine treatment for allergies 45 Choosing natural medicine treatment for allergies 47 Catching Your Breath Again: Asthma 48 Diagnosing asthma 49 Using conventional medical treatment for asthma 49 Choosing natural medicine treatments for asthma 49 Soothing Scaly, Itchy Skin: Eczema 50 Diagnosing eczema 50 Using conventional medical treatment for eczema 50 Choosing natural medical treatment for eczema 51 Distinguishing between Food Allergies and Food Sensitivities 52 Immediate/Acute food allergies 52 Delayed food-allergy reactions and food sensitivities 54 Chapter 4: Autoimmune Disorders: Dealing with an Overactive Immune System 57 Getting to the Root of a Confused Immune System 58 Uncovering a genetic predisposition 58 Weighing the impact of gender 59 Factoring in the environment 59 Blaming immune dysregulation: Imbalance of Th1 and Th2 60 Contributing Factors Essential to the Autoimmune System 60 NF-kB 61 Inflammatory cytokines 61 Free radicals 61 Cortisol and the stress response 62 5-MTHF 62 Pinpointing Dietary Influences on Autoimmune Conditions 62 Lower arachidonic acid 63 Higher omega-3 intake 63 Vitamin D 64 Gluten 64 What Do You Mean My Gut is Involved? 65 Developing increased gut permeability and antibody formation 65 Fixing your gut to fix your immune system 66 Estrogen: A Hormone, a Helper, and a Potential Time Bomb 68 Influencing estrogen breakdown products 68 Processing chemicals and estrogens in the liver 69 Modifying liver activity and the amount of estrogen to process 69 Mercury and How It Wreaks Havoc on the Immune System 70 Scaling back on mercury-heavy fish 71 Dealing with mercury in dental work 71 Testing for mercury toxicity 72 Nutrigenomics: Using Food Nutrients to Modify Autoimmunity Specifically 72 Caffeine 73 Hops-derived compounds 73 Omega-3 fatty acids 73 Curcumin and rosemary 73 Selenium and zinc 73 Vitamin D 74 Considering Specific Autoimmune Conditions 74 Rheumatoid arthritis 74 Autoimmune thyroiditis 76 Chapter 5: Cancer: When the Immune System Takes a Vacation 81 Understanding the Changes in Cells that Lead to Cancer 82 Tracking dangerous cell mutations 82 Skipping apoptosis: Planned cell death and how it relates to cancer 83 Weeding out cancer cells 83 Realizing that even a good immune system can’t always keep up 84 Reducing Your Chances of Recurrence after Chemotherapy or Radiation 84 Making dietary interventions specific to cancer 85 Managing stress: Cortisol and cancer prevention 87 Cleaning up your environment 88 Taking Supplements Post-Treatment: Possible Drug Interactions 89 Omega-3 fatty acids 90 Probiotics 90 Vitamin D3 90 Vitamin C 90 Calcium and magnesium 91 Zinc and selenium 91 Aloe vera 91 Astragalus 91 Cat’s-claw 92 Echinacea 92 Ginseng 92 Nettle 92 St John’s wort 92 Viewing Cancer Treatments from around the World 93 Traditional Chinese medicine 93 Ayurveda 95 Chapter 6: Immunodeficiency Disorders: When the Immune System Slows Down 97 Uncovering Inherited Immunodeficiency Disorders 98 B cell immunodeficiency syndromes 98 T cell immunodeficiency syndromes 99 Combined B and T cell deficiency 100 Problems with phagocytosis 101 Problems with complement proteins 101 Testing for inherited deficiencies 102 Exposing Acquired Immunodeficiency Disorders 102 Identifying the main culprits leading to deficiency 102 Diagnosing acquired deficiencies 104 Treating Inherited and Acquired Immunodeficiency Conditions 105 Nutrition and stress management 106 Antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals 106 Interferon 107 Immunoglobulin infusions 107 Bone marrow transplant 107 Chapter 7: Uncovering the Influence of Immunity in Other Conditions 109 Chronic Inflammation: From Achy Joints to Alzheimer’s 109 The inflammatory process 110 Achy joints 110 Heart disease 111 Diabetes 111 Alzheimer’s disease 112 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), or Leaky Gut Syndrome 113 Diagnosing IBS 115 Treating IBS 116 Acne and Chronic Skin Conditions 117 Acne 117 Psoriasis 119 Eczema 120 Contact dermatitis 120 Part 3: Laying the Groundwork for Super Immunity: Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Detox 123 Chapter 8: Improving Your Immunity with Nutrition 125 Calling in Nutrition’s Big Guns 126 Powerful protein: Making you healthy (and thin!) 127 Healthy fats: Protecting your body 130 Carbs your body will love: Getting your charge back 133 Building Your Plate for Everyday Wellness and Robust Immunity 137 Finding the right portion sizes 137 Satisfying your thirst 140 Staying Away from Foods on the Proceed-with-Caution List 141 Unhealthy grains 141 Beans and legumes 142 Dairy and stuff 143 Avoiding Certain Foods at All Cost 145 “Frankenfoods” 145 Sneaky food additives 147 Sugar: The monkey on your back 149 Having to Say Goodbye to Foods You Love, or Do You? 151 Salt: Friend or foe? 151 Are desserts on the menu? 152 How about happy hour? 153 Restarting Your Health and Nutrition with the “Boosting 30” 154 Chapter 9: Tapping the Immune Properties of Superfoods 155 Getting the Scoop on Superfoods 156 Separating superfoods from the rest of the pack 156 Tacking on a superfood bonus: Weight loss 159 Robust, Everyday Superfoods with the “It” Factor 160 Dark chocolate 161 Fruits 161 Nuts and seeds 164 Spices and herbs 166 Teas 168 Vegetables 169 Chapter 10: Getting an Extra Kick from Supplements and Herbs 173 Adding Supplements for Better Health 174 Fish oil 175 Magnesium 176 Probiotics 176 Vitamin C 177 Vitamin D3 178 Zinc 178 Mixing in Medicinal Herbs 179 Aloe vera 180 Astragalus 180 Cat’s-claw 181 Echinacea 182 Elderberry 182 Ginseng 183 Hyssop 184 Licorice root 184 Nettle 185 St John’s wort 185 Seeking Out a Few Exotic Superfoods 186 Acai berries 186 Goji berries 187 Sea vegetables 188 Chapter 11: Living an Immunity-Friendly Lifestyle 191 Getting More from Your Daily Routine 192 Sleep 192 Sunshine 194 Water 198 Exercise 201 Exploring Ways to Reduce Stress 203 Massage 203 Yoga and meditation 204 The HeartMath solution 205 Chiropractic 206 Naturopathy 208 Energy work 209 Chapter 12: Exploring Detoxification to Refresh Your Immunity 211 Deciding to Detox 212 What is a detox, and is it right for you? 212 Weighing the pros and cons of detoxing 212 Meeting the Key Players in Detoxification 214 Our Immune-Boosting Detox Strategy 217 Setting yourself up for detoxing success 218 Detoxing with supplement powder and medical foods 219 Detoxing with foods and drinks alone 219 Adding supplements to support detoxification 222 Detoxifying Your Environment 222 Starting with self-care products 222 Improving your surroundings at home and work 223 Part 4: Cooking Up Recipes for Immunity and Wellness 225 Chapter 13: Planning and Stocking an Immunity-Friendly Kitchen 227 Getting Started: Cleaning Out Your Kitchen 228 Restocking Your Kitchen for a Boosting Future 230 Picking proteins your body will love 230 Choosing produce with boosting power 231 Selecting fabulous fats for a nourishing kitchen 233 Adding in kitchen staples for eating well 235 Shopping for Healthy Foods 236 Getting food straight from the farm 237 Exploring traditional grocers and health food stores 238 Buying organic: Do’s and don’ts 238 Preparing Food the Right Way for Wellness 239 Baking 240 Braising 240 Sautéing and stir-frying 240 Roasting 241 Slow cooking 241 Steaming 241 Poaching 241 Batch cooking 241 Skipping the grill 242 Chapter 14: Breakfasts to Start Your Day in a Healthy Way 243 Thinking beyond Traditional Breakfast Foods 244 Chapter 15: Lunches for a Midday Energy Burst 251 Saying Goodbye to the Midday Slump 251 Chapter 16: Dinners and Side Dishes to Strengthen Your System 259 Making Time for Healthy Family Meals 260 Chapter 17: Soups, Salads, and Sauces for Deep Healing and Cleansing 275 Taking Charge of Your Health by Cooking for Yourself 276 Chapter 18: Desserts and Snacks to Keep You on Track 289 No, Eating the “Extras” Isn’t Cheating 290 Chapter 19: Tonifying Teas and Sensational Smoothies 301 Getting Anti-inflammatories and Probiotics in Your Glass 302 Part 5: The Part of Tens 313 Chapter 20: Ten Tips to Avoid Colds and Flu 315 Wash Your Hands 315 Clean Your Phones and Keyboards 316 Air Out Your Workspace 316 Get a Good Night’s Sleep 316 Take a Walk 317 Eat an Orange Every Day 317 Take Oscillococcinum 317 Supplement with Herbal Andrographis 318 Take Echinacea in Root Extract or Tea Form 318 Up Your Vitamin D Intake 319 Chapter 21: Ten Breathing Exercises for a Better Immune System 321 Breath Awareness Exercise 321 Three-Part Breath 322 Rhythmic Breathing 323 Ujjayi Breath 324 Breath of Fire 324 Lion’s Breath 325 Alternate Nostril Breathing 326 Yogi Nerve Revitalizing Breath 327 Sitali Breath 328 Breath Retention 329 Chapter 22: Ten Boosting Exercises You Can Do Anywhere 331 Thymus Reset 332 K-27 Energy Buttons 333 Spleen Thump 334 Chair Pose 335 Bound Bridge 336 Rebounding 337 Walking 338 Shaking the Tree 339 Ragdoll Twist 339 Cross-Crawl Pattern 340 Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Get Your Family on the Immunity Bandwagon 341 Be a Strong Leader 342 Teach Kids the “Why” of Healthy Living 342 Recognize Junk Food Marketing 343 Make Healthier Eating Fun 344 Change Breakfast First 344 Set Some Dinner Rules 345 Teach Kids the Basics of Building a Healthy Plate 346 Encourage Teamwork in the Kitchen 347 Take Your Family on a Food Field Trip 347 Manage Sweets 348 Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 351 Index 355

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Book SynopsisDrawing on multiple archives and primary sources, including secret police files and samizdat, Holy Sobriety in Modern Russia reconstructs the history of a spiritual movement that survived persecution by the Orthodox church and decades of official atheism, and still exists today. Since 1894, tens of thousands of Russians have found hope and faith through the teachings and prayers of the charismatic lay preacher and healer, Brother Ioann Churikov (18611933). Inspired by Churikov''s deep piety, miraculous healing ability, and scripture-based philosophy known as holy sobriety, the trezvennikior sober onesreclaimed their lives from the effects of alcoholism, unemployment, domestic abuse, and illness. Page Herrlinger examines the lived religious experience and official repression of this primarily working-class community over the span of Russia''s tumultuous twentieth century, crossing overand challengingthe traditional divide between religious and seculaTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Becoming "Brother Ioann": Belief, Behavior, and Image 2. An Extraordinary Man on A Sober Mission 3. Sober Brothers: Male Trezvenniki Tell their Stories 4. Sober Sister: the Voices of Trezvennitsy 5. Not in Good Faith: the Orthodox Church's Case against Brother Ioann, 1910-1914 6. An Unorthodox Conversation: An Unorthodox Conversation 7. Revolutionary Sobriet: Challenges and Opportunities, 1917-1927 8. The End of it All? The Soviet State's Campaign against the Trezvenniki 9. Promises of an Afterlife: Holy Sobriety after Brother Ioann's Death 10. Sober Truths during Late Socialism The Past is Present

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Book SynopsisImprove posture, alleviate pain, and create balanced strength and flexibility with 100 simply presented exercises - body biomechanics made easy!Bodywork meets mindfulness in Stack Your Bones, comprised of 100 movement lessons and visualisations. Longtime bodywork clinician and innovative movement teacher Ruthie Fraser developed these secular 'sutras' to acquaint us with the basics of how we move - essential for anyone who lives in a body. A minimalist, evocative illustration accompanies each of these thoughtfully articulated exercises (Strength Is Balance, Buoyant Shoulders, Legs as Columns, Order Creates Freedom).Grounded in the Structural Integration principles of Dr. Ida Rolf (1896 - 1979), Stack Your Bones is complementary to yoga, dance, acting, running, golf, martial arts - physical activity of every sort. Readers will reap the benefits of heightened body awareness, improved core strength, and enhanced movement mechanics.

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Book SynopsisThe Healing Journal is a dynamic, illustrated guided journal to empower those living with chronic illness to cope with the ways illness impacts daily life. It provides an outlet for readers to freely express their experiences related to illness and enables them to explore their own strength and resilience. Research suggests that writing expressively and sincerely about personal struggles and traumas improves physical health. Rooted in mindfulness and positive psychology, each of the 50 topics in this journal is explored through the pairing of an affirmation with relevant journaling prompts and a painted illustration inspired by the California wilderness.The writing prompts and affirmations in this journal will help the reader to: Cultivate an attitude of positivity and hope about their personal healing Develop strategies to cope with negative emotions associated with their illness Communicate their needs to friends, family, and coworkers Utilise mindfulness, positive psychology, and practices of gratitude to maintain a healthy emotional state

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Book SynopsisAs a major seaport, San Francisco struggled to control infectious diseases carried by passengers on ships entering the Bay. In 1882, a steamer from Hong Kong arrived carrying over 800 Chinese passengers, including one who had smallpox. The steamer was held in quarantine for weeks, during which time more passengers contracted the disease. This episode convinced port authorities better means of quarantining infected ships were necessary.J. Gordon Frierson's book covers the creation and operation of the quarantine station, which is integral to San Francisco's history, and reveals the steps taken to prevent the spread of diseases; the political struggles over the establishment of a national quarantine station; and the day-to-day life of the immigrants and staff inhabiting the island. With the advancement of the understanding of infectious diseases and the development of treatments, the facility shuttered its doors in 1949. Guarding the Golden Gate offers rich insights into efforts to maintain the public's safety during a health crisis.Table of Contents Contents Introduction Chapter 1. Death in the Hold Chapter 2. The Origins of Quarantine in America Chapter 3. Choosing a Site Chapter 4. Growing Pains Chapter 5. Two Competing Services Illustrations Chapter 6. Plague in the City Chapter 7. The Station in Middle Age Chapter 8. Plague Returns Chapter 9. Full Maturity and Immigration Chapter 10. The Cyanide Era Chapter 11. Final Years Epilogue Acknowledgment Notes Bibliography Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive wellness guidebook for anyone suffering from a chronic illness or pain offers advice and suggestions from emotional coping mechanisms to recipes with specific uses and mental exercises to help readers get in touch with their bodies in new and valuable ways. Chef and certified nutritionist, Ariane Resnick guides readers to a state where they can facilitate the recovery capabilities of their bodies.

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Book SynopsisAn indispensible guide to honey - a vital ingredient of many everyday and special-occasion recipes, and a valuable remedy for many common ailments and a popular addition to beauty products.

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Book SynopsisThis unique book from doctor and international best-selling author Sarah Brewer provides a highly authoritative yet easy-to-follow program of complementary medicine and self-care treatments, specially designed to support the conventional treatment for asthma. If you’re suffering from this debilitating condition, and are looking for an expert to guide you through all the positive steps you can take to alleviate your symptoms and enhance your health and well-being, this is the book for you. Dr Sarah Brewer offers a pioneering approach of tailor-made programs, based on the premise that we’re all unique, and have different requirements depending on our age, gender, lifestyle and genetic background. Complete the questionnaire at the beginning of Part 3 and you’ll see whether to embark upon The Gentle Program, The Moderate Program or The Full-strength Program. Each program guides you through daily nutritional plans, as well as exercise plans and lifestyle changes, all of which will empower you to make real changes to your health and your life.

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Book SynopsisA journey from sceptic to passionate practitioner. Blending research with personal stories and drawing from healing paradigms from around the world, The Other Side of the Valley distils reams of scientific and subjective experience into a coherent and simple approach to life. Whilst charting the author's personal journey from sceptic to complete acceptance of healing through altered states of consciousness the book is also designed to provide a pragmatic approach to healing and well-being.

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Book SynopsisDo you know what it's like, when you hear a voice that suddenly and without warning betrays a trembling insecurity behind the self-assured mask, becoming raspy and hoarse, cracked, or blocked by a lump in the throat? Do you know what it's like, when a good friend only has to say "hi" on the phone, and you know immediately that something's wrong? Do you know those who-in certain situations-have to clear their throats constantly? The voice reveals the body's secrets-but it is also a tool with which we can resolve our obstacles. Everything we forget, our body remembers. And everything the body remembers is reflected in the voice. Our conscious mind reacts to words, but our emotions react to the voice. Words can lie, but the voice never lies. The voice closes the deal-or bungles it for us and therefore it can be of great help to be conscious about our own voice and the signals it reflects. The Power of the Voice offers you the tools to understand which kind of Voice Type you are, which advantages and disadvantages it gives you, and how to work with it. So, if you want to know more about the many possibilities of expression of your voice, or if you have trouble with speaking too loud, too low, too fast or if you mumble or get hoarse, which makes your communication insufficient, you will receive help in this book.

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Book SynopsisEveryone has experienced some suffering in their life, often through illness, and, of course, everyone wants to heal. This is a book about healing based on Louis Heyse-Moore's forty years of experience as a doctor, counsellor and a Somatic Experiencing trauma therapist. The author believes healing is much more than just physical cure. Over the many years that he has worked with ill people, it has become obvious to him that their body, mind and spirit are all affected when they are sick. Many doctors are excellent at treating and curing physical illnesses but may miss the other aspects of healing. The Case of the Disappearing Cancer attempts to redress the balance. A word picture is worth a million theoretical abstractions. A good story is one that engages us at gut level. Not just thinking, but also feeling, emoting, remembering, relating; soulfulness in other words. It makes us come alive. This book does just that.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wanted to improve your complete health, both inside and out, and did not know where to start? A decade ago, my life changed forever. Now, using my personal experiences, professional knowledge and scientific studies, this book guides you through the minefield of information available to you and highlights the key aspects that assist complete and holistic health across our four core bodily systems - the physical, mental, energetic and emotional. The Holistic Guide covers everything from how to improve your immune system, nutritional guidance, mental health, the chakra system, numerology, emotional intelligence, advanced body language, deep breathing, meditation and more. Working with psychologist David Moxon, international numerologist Ann Perry, Darren Rolfe from the addiction rehabilitation centre Steps Together and international medium and healer Sara Leslie, we have created a complete guide for your holistic health. Take Action Today!

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Book Synopsis'Human beings are inexorably drawn to water because...it reveals both the origins and purpose of our lives. In short, water determines our beginnings, sustains our present, and holds the key to our future.' Water is the most common, and the most important substance on Earth. We are hypnotically attracted to its simplicity, purity and transparency, as well as its astonishing physical behaviour, structural vibrations and ordered flow - not to mention the properties of water and its amazing therapeutic virtues. Through the ages, scientists, philosophers and mystics alike have sought to interpret the fact that our lives are completely dependent on water. They have drawn parallels with spiritual growth: water is always ready to change, to adapt itself, to create and transform. By moving beyond a description of its attributes and physical properties, The Hidden Secrets of Water seeks to uncover and understand the true depths of this most enigmatic of elements, taking the reader on a journey of discovery that covers the whole spectrum of water's influence, traversing scientific, social and spiritual planes. From the Ancient Chinese concept of Yin and Yang to numerical and literary symbolism in the Torah, the Fibonacci sequence to string theory, this innovative, intelligent and far-reaching exploration seamlessly brings together modern science and ancient wisdom, technology and humanism, logic and mysticism in a way that will inspire and stimulate all. Paolo Consigli is a medical doctor, psychologist and practitioner of holistic medicine and acupuncture. He practises in Milan and has taught at the Medical Association for Chinese Medicine in Europe.

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