Complementary therapies, healing and health Books

Book SynopsisWhen it comes to healing from illness and injury, how is it that some people do everything right and stay sick, while others seem to do nothing extraordinary yet fully recover? How does faith healing work-or does it? What's behind the phenomenon of spontaneous remission-and is this something we can influence? Can we make ourselves miracle-prone? Certain that if she looked hard enough she would find the answers, physician and bestselling author Dr. Lissa Rankin embarked on a decade-long journey to explore these questions and more. The result is Sacred Medicine, both a spiritual adventure story and a discerning guide to the sometimes-perilous paths available to patients when both lifestyle changes and medicine have failed them. Dr. Rankin takes us around the world to meet healers gifted and flawed, go on pilgrimage to sacred sites, investigate the science of healing, dive deep into cutting-edge trauma research, and receive the wisdom of Indigenous cultures for whom healing begins with our sacred connection to Mother Earth. Each chapter contains select practices Dr. Rankin has found particularly effective in fostering our capacity to heal. At a time when medicine is under scrutiny and wellness fads are debunked every day, Sacred Medicine delivers a thoughtful exploration of questions around how we heal-and a path of hope for those in need.

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Book SynopsisFrom the foods you consume to the household and personal care products you buy, being just slightly greener can have a big impact on your health and happiness!The Slightly Greener Method gives you small, actionable changes you can easily make in three areas of your home—the kitchen (foods and beverages), bathroom (personal care products and cosmetics), and cleaning products—without breaking the bank or upending your life.You don't have to be 100% chemical free to be healthier and safer. By focusing on micro-habits you can build over time and the gradual introduction of non-toxic, all-natural or organic, eco-friendly products, board-certified holistic nutritionist Tonya Harris guides you along a roadmap to a greener, more environmentally-friendly and sustainable lifestyle that can help protect you and your families' health long-term.Get answers to questions like:What does "organic" really mean?Which of the unpronounceable chemicals listed on the back of my shampoo bottle might be toxic?Do I really need to throw away expired makeup?Why aren't companies always required to list toxic ingredients on their product labels?How can I make sure my kids and pets are safe while also keeping a squeaky clean house?It's never too soon (or too late) to start your slightly greener journey! This practical, actionable guide is perfect for readers of bestselling lifestyle and organizational books such as The Complete Book of Clean and Zero Waste Home, and fans of TV shows like Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and The Home Edit.

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Book SynopsisA conscious guide to plant-based beauty The essential guide to detoxing your beauty routine. Plant-based beauty is part of a growing global movement that is not just about the food we eat but the choices we make when it comes to what we wear and the beauty products we use. We are more aware than ever that our personal actions have an effect both on our own levels of wellness and the health of the world around us.Plant-Based Beauty is a practical companion to your daily routine, helping you to truly understand the ingredients you are putting on your skin and replacing them with self-care rituals to look forward to. Jess Arnaudin helps to de-code the language, myths and science surrounding natural ingredients and shares recipes and her favourite beauty foods as part of her philosophy of 'Inside Out Beauty'.

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Book SynopsisFull of breathtaking photography and engaging stories, THERMAL is a celebration of the places, traditions, and mythologies surrounding the healing benefits of heat. Featuring more than 50 faraway locations—from an ancient holy hot spring in Turkey to a cozy sauna on a snowcapped ridge in Alaska, plus pools, tubs, and more—these pages overflow with idyllic landscapes and wanderlust inspiration. Sprinkled throughout are simple practices for incorporating the restorative powers of heat, steam, and water into daily life, including rejuvenating bath recipes, healing steam rituals, and herbal remedies that encourage well-being at home. In an elevated, tactile package that evokes wellness, serenity, and escape, THERMAL will appeal to outdoor enthusiasts, travelers, and anyone with a spirit of adventure.

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Book SynopsisFrom acne and cataracts to sprains and vomiting, this reference lists more than 100 medical conditions and describes the physical symptoms, psychological ramifications, and correct healing gemstones for each. The most effective form of the gem is specified—a polished pocket stone rather than a necklace, for example—and in some cases more than one kind of crystal is described to be effective. A comprehensive appendix with color photos of all prescribed gemstones, a guide to assembling basic home crystal kits, and a bibliography are included.

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Book SynopsisA beginner's guide to Ayurveda, the ancient system of self-healing.Originating in India more than 5,000 years ago, Ayurveda is one of the world's oldest healing systems. These ancient principles teach you that everyone is unique and there is no "one size fits all" solution - each individual is made up of a unique combination of three main doshas, or energies, which give them their unique physiology and psychology.The preventative and long-lasting health benefits of Ayurvedic self-healing include improved gut health, sleep, diet, stress management and many more.This little book is the perfect introduction to Ayurveda - with guidance for improving both your physical and mental health, as well as simple exercises to help introduce this ancient wisdom into your daily life.Contents:Chapter 1: Dosha Chapter 2: Change Chapter 3: Cleanse Chapter 4: Nourish, Move, Glow Chapter 5: Breathe, Meditate, Rest

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Book SynopsisIt's More Than Just Making Them Sweat carves out a unique niche in the field of fitness publishing. No other book in this genre addresses more thoroughly the psychological factors of motivating clients and the how-to aspects of starting up and promoting a personal training business. No longer are personal trainers to be seen as glorified spotters just biding their time until the next career move. They are qualified health professionals who design and monitor the exercise programs that improve peoples' lives and health. The goal of this book is to promote a more reverent view of personal trainers.

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Book SynopsisThe recipes and traditions found in this book reflect the culture and the knowledge of the Medicine Wheel, featuring 26 edible and medicinal plants that you can gather in nature as Carrie and her grandmother did. Create a luxurious and natural beauty regime by crafting your own lotions, soaps and teas from all-natural ingredients. From stress-busting teas and bath bombs to skin-smoothing lotions and creams, get vibrant skin and a healthy glow with Carrie''s creations based on her grandmother''s traditional teachings. I remember gathering plants and berries with my grandmother while she shared her stories and her deep understanding of traditional plants and their uses. My grandmother healed us with her medicinal plants-everything from pink eye, sore throats, stomach ailments, aches and pains, and infections. She''d make us these beautiful, healing teas. -Carrie

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Book SynopsisAuthor Bob Murphy offers many startling propositions in his revolutionary new book, such as: The basic molecules necessary for life to begin on Earth came from somewhere other than this planet; and, the main cause of chronic disease related to aging is the inability of human cells to efficiently deal with oxygen. The basic premise of this revolutionary new book is that the original animal cells evolved in an atmosphere largely deficient in oxygen and thus, our ability to deal with this very reactive element is flawed. In order to survive in an atmosphere that gradually acquired more and more oxygen, our human ancestral cells enlisted the help of the mitochrondion, which to this day, live within our cells. However, in the process of metabolizing oxygen the mitochrondion are easily damaged. This damage, known as oxidant stress, (along with atherosclerosis) can lead to depression of cellular function and even cellular death, which in turn can lead to degenerative disease. Written for the Baby Boomers, because of that generation's characterization as a youth culture, but also for anyone with an interest in the problems associated with aging, Baby Boomers' Guide to Healthy Aging explains the principal factors leading to the development of degenerative diseases such as heart disease, osteoporosis, cancer, and dementia. The book encourages the reader to take preventative lifestyle and dietary measures and offers practical suggestions on how to maintain good health, as one gets older. Baby Boomers' Guide to Healthy Aging is supported by articles from approximately 5,000 scientific journals. This interesting and important health book is a must for the average reader, the clinician, and the scientist alike. Bob Murphy is a physiologist and psychologist. He lives with his family in Sydney, Australia, where he is currently writing a second book that explores the spiritual and psychological aspects of good health and well-being.

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Book SynopsisMost of humanity is ruled and confined by seemingly never-ending circles. Like rats in a maze, we search endlessly for liberation from proscribed standards of behavior and the experiences forced on us by others. We play the game without knowing we are playing it.In this book, Dr. Zinner demonstrates that freedom from circular behavior is possible, and that we can break the chains that bind us if we embrace a vision of spiritual freedom.This book offers a systematic method based on Dr. Zinner's construct known as rings, which can enable serious seekers to understand and work with the apparent chaos of the human condition. The swirling chaotic energies are what merge into a point called now, but within chaos is a still, tranquil place where we can see our choices, take creative action and uncover hidden truths. Seekers who are not afraid to look into a mirror at the place just behind their eyes will find answers in this definitive prescription for altering perception.

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Book SynopsisCONGRATULATIONS! Picking up this book shows you want to help yourself feel better. That’s the first step toward having less pain and using less pain medication. You are not alone. About 100 million Americans—one in three people—have ongoing pain. It can be mild or very strong, come in waves or always be present, be simply annoying or make your normal life hard to live. Pain is the most common reason people visit their doctor. Many people mistakenly believe that chronic pain is best treated simply by taking powerful painkillers, also known as opioids. But people who think pills are the only answer are mistaken, because the best treatment for chronic pain includes much more than pills. In fact, the most important part of pain treatment isn’t your medication or even your doctor: it’s YOU. This book gives you the right road map and skills to help you reduce your own pain, so you need less medication. It is a formula for success—your own personal pain relief kit.Trade ReviewA superb self-help book that uses cognitive-behavioral principles to guide recovery from chronic pain. Easy to read and to implement the exercises, this brief and focused text will provide both the information and the how-to-do-it that chronic pain sufferers can utilize to restore normal activities. -- John Loeser, MD, Professor, University of Washington, Past President, American Pain Society & the International Association for the Study of PainPain, fear of pain, and pain pills form a vicious cycle. This book, written by a real expert, can help you break the cycle. Small, doable steps lead away from pills, lessen the pain, and diminish much of the fear. All this leads to a fuller, more productive and more joyful life. Go for it! You have nothing to lose but your pain, and so much to gain. -- Kate Lorig , DrPH, director & professor emeritus, Stanford University School of Medicines Patient Education Research CenterThis book provides a comprehensive and accessible guide that will inspire and empower those with chronic pain to take back their lives, without relying on dangerous medications. It is a must read for those living with pain. -- Jennifer L Murphy, PhD, VA CBT for Chronic Pain Trainer, Clinical Director, Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program, James A Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FloridaPatients are looking for options now that opioids have been found to be less effective than once thought. Alternative approaches are frequently suggested but with little guidance on where to seek help. The Opioid-Free Pain Relief Kit is an excellent, patient centered, practical approach to taking back control over pain that often ruins the lives of our patients.With Beths Tips and patient scenarios, the text is interesting and informative. Enjoyable graphics and forms to guide progress makes the book a discovery and not a chore. This volume begs for our patients to enlist their time and energy and for us to review their success, a refreshing addition to the patients own resource guide. -- Bill McCarberg , MD, Immediate Past President, American Academy of Pain MedicineThe latest book by Dr Darnall gives individuals with chronic pain a practical, step-by-step approach to reduce pain and become less reliant on pain medications. -- W Michael Hooten, MD, Division of Pain Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota"The Opioid-Free Pain Relief Kit is a workbook for people with chronic pain and in my mind it is an instant classic. Dr. Darnall clearly and gently explains the basic principles of chronic pain and how people can help themselves. Pain patients have for too long felt totally dependent on healthcare providers for pain relief: Who will help me? What will they do to help me? and What am I going to be prescribed? This book explains how pain patients have the ability to significantly decrease their pain and take charge of their own pain relief. I will be recommending this book to all of my patients. -- Ted Jones, Ph.D., Lead Psychologist, Pain Consultants of East TennesseeA straightforward, easy-to-read book containing the key ingredients necessary for anyone to develop their own plan for managing chronic pain. -- Steven Dobscha, MD, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Oregon Health & Science UniversityDr. Beth Darnall has again provided a highly-readable, practical, understandable and insightful guide for the chronic pain sufferer. It is a wonderful adjunct and standalone book that can truly make a difference leading to less suffering, increased function, and a happier life. I recommend it highly to medical care professionals and individuals with chronic pain conditions. Reading this book will result in a positive life-changing experience. -- Steven D Feinberg , MD, MPH, Board Certified, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Board Certified, American Board of Pain Medicine, Past-President of the American Academy of Pain Medicine"Beth Darnall, a compassionate and highly regarded psychologist, has once again distilled her practical wisdom into a clear, concise guide to help patients reframe, reinterpret and self-manage their pain. Her pointers, narratives and wisdom reflect years spent successfully treating patients with chronic pain in prestigious academic settings most recently at Stanfords pain clinic. For the many millions of patients with chronic pain unable to be cared for by Dr Darnall in person, and clinicians seeking resources to help their patients benefit from nondrug, behavioral techniques, this handy workbook offers a welcome fresh start." -- Daniel B Carr, MD, MA, Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine, Program Director, Pain, Research Education & Policy, Tufts University School of Medicine"All people with pain -- PLEASE, read and learn from Beth Darnalls fun and accessible new book about how to manage your pain. Her proven techniques, founded on solid principles of behavioral neuroscience, are helpfully illustrated with reader-friendly diagrams and patient stories. They will help you develop core skills to manage your daily pain, no matter its cause. I wish all my patients would take this course!" -- Rollin Mc C Gallagher, MD, MPH, National Director for Pain Management, Veterans Health Administration, Editor-in-Chief, Pain Medicine, Clinical Professor, University of Pennsylvania"Thank you for writing this book, it grabbed me from the start and it is extremely compelling and insightful. I've never read a clearer or more concise book on the subject of chronic pain. The workbook's ten step plan to ease your chronic pain is a call to action. There are 115 million Americans living in chronic pain, and I expect all of them to buy this book." -- Karen Duffy, author of the NY Times best-selling memoir, "Model Patient, My Life as an Incurable Wiseass".Dr Darnalls book provides easy to follow tools and tips for patients to better manage and cope with their pain without using opioids. The advice is straightforward and clearly written and will be a valuable supplement for patients struggling with pain and wondering what they can do to get back their lives. -- Roger Chou, MD, Professor in the Departments of Medicine & Medical Informatics & Clinical Epidemiology at Oregon Health & Science University"It wasn't talking at me, but was guiding me through and explaining what pain management is and more importantly, what I could do for myself via the 10 Steps... If you're struggling to make sense of pain management and want to know where to start, then this book is for you." -- Pete Moore, The Pain Toolkit, www.paintoolkit.org/Table of ContentsStep 1 -- Quiet Your Harm Alarm ; Step 2 -- Understand Your Pain: Its More Than It Seems; Step 3 -- Harness the Hidden Power of Your Thoughts; Step 4 -- Pain Relief Actions for Right Now; Step 5 -- The Power of Daily Mind-Body Medicine; Step 6 -- Activity & Sleep Are Pain Medicine; Step 7 -- Prevent Pain Flares; Step 8 -- Stress Relief = Pain Relief; Step 9 -- Pleasure Is Pain Medicine; Step 10 -- All Together Now: Your Complete Pain Relief Kit; Opioid Medications: What You Need to Know; Resources.

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Book SynopsisImagine: you’re not on a diet, but you’re losing weight. You haven’t had a facial treatment, but you’re looking younger. You’re not taking supplements, but you’re feeling great. In fact, all of these things can actually happen. Undesirable physical and mental conditions such as obesity, aging, and fatigue are all due to toxins in your body. This book will help you identify toxins, and teach you how to use natural detoxification therapy from traditional Chinese medicine to dispel them and improve your overall health in a simple way. You will learn: How to identify toxins in your environment and body. How to check the toxins in your body through observing surface-level changes or symptoms. How to detoxify your heart, liver, lung, spleen, and kidneys through TCM food therapy and self-massage. The massage methods and detailed recipes include pictures and text, and are simple and easy to follow. Targeted detoxification methods such as beauty and slimming for those concerned about their appearance and weight, enhancing longevity for the elderly, healthy growth for children, reducing health hazards for those who drink and smoke, and healthcare tips for working people.

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Book SynopsisThis book outlines a dietary approach to overall wellness and detoxification of the body, including easy-to-follow recipes and instructions for purchasing and preparing healthy, fresh foods.According to Elizabeth, the most important ingredients in cooking health-giving foods are knowledge and attention, adventure, and most of all love. "If you don't love the people you are preparing food for, including yourself, how are you going to take the time and attention required to select the highest quality ingredients and prepare them?"Socio-political influences on health are also covered."Never accept what anyone else tells you to believe. Find the truth for yourself and contribute what you can to the welfare of the world." ~ Elizabeth Huntley, PhDTrade ReviewNever accept what anyone else tells you to believe. Find the truth for yourself and contribute what you can to the welfare of the world. -- Elizabeth Huntley, Ph.D.

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Book SynopsisEmbrace your journey. Share your story. Unlock the power of creativity with a year’s worth of artistic prompts. Sometimes life takes a detour. No matter how much we plan, we encounter bumps in the road that can be frustrating, confusing, and unpredictable. Whether it’s our health, stress at work or home, or current events, we all contend with challenging moments and the occasional curveball. When Amy Oestreicher faced her own detours—including twenty-seven surgeries over ten years and PTSD—she harnessed the power of art to make sense of her shifting roadmap and learned that even when we face the unexpected, we can create something more beautiful than ever imagined. In this hands-on activity book, flush with examples of Amy’s original artwork, encouraging tips, and fifty-two prompts—one for every week of the year—she gives you the tools you need to release your creative energy, and unleash the artist within. Through sections on hope, gratitude, creativity, and storytelling, you will: Embrace creativity as a mindset and learn to look at the world through a creative lens Challenge old ways of thinking and redirect negativity into creative growth Draw, sing, write, collage, paint, and dance your feelings Hone the life-changing art of gratitude lists Find magic in everyday objects Encounter your surroundings with a renewed sense of wonder Learn the four keys to resilience Whether you are a seasoned artist or novice doodler, working to overcome tragedies or reshape the way you manage everyday stress, this workbook will inspire you to engage a creative mindset that allows you to embrace your journey, share your story, and harness the power of positivity.Trade Review“Amy is an inspirational figure to be sure, but her creativity expands well beyond her story.”—David Friedman, film and theater composer“Amy is inspiring and surprising, with her consummate, ever-flowing creativity, incredible message of strength and resilience, overwhelming joy and love of life against great odds, and dedication and passion for creative work.”—Jeanine Esposito, Founder, Beechwood ArtsTable of ContentsIntroduction Can Anyone Be an Artist? What to Expect Tools to Get Started Creativity Weeks 1–13 Hope Weeks 14–27 Storytelling Weeks 28–40 Gratitude Weeks 41–52 Afterword

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Book SynopsisEl secreto, la negativa, la ignorancia, el olvido, la tachadura, la rasgadura, las contradicciones,las confusiones, todas son técnicas para desaparecer a las personas,para difuminar su memoria, desconocer los conflictos, callar las batallas. En Historiade la desaparición los desaparecidos vuelven a estar aquí, tienen nombre.

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Book SynopsisCon esta obra, el autor busca responder a las preguntas que plantean quienes sufren enfermedades del cuerpo y del alma. En su concepciÓn, el cuerpo fÍsico y el cuerpo imaginario se confunden; de ahÍ la necesidad de hacerlos metÁfora, revitalizarlos... En la consulta mÉdica se revelan la historia y el drama de cada ser humano; en estas pÁginas se recopilan casos, soluciones y preocupaciones estÉticas, morales y patolÓgicas, con un enfoque humanitario total donde se mezclan la docencia, la investigaciÓn clÍnica y el trabajo diario con enfermos. "Somos sujetos desde el dolor y la pÉrdida; eso mismo nos hace hombres y mujeres deseantes, atenidos a la muerte para gozar la vida, en lo posible y en lo asequible, acaso nada mÁs". Y nada menos.With this work, the author seeks to answer the questions posed by those who suffer from diseases of the body and soul. In its conception, the physical body and the imaginary body are confused, hence the need to make them a metaphor and to revitalize them. These pages combine cases, solutions, and moral and pathological concerns with a total humanitarian approach.

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Book SynopsisThe profusion of overcrowded cities and their waste, the cutting down of forests and jungles, the invasion of the oceans and global warming have produced permanent changes that created the ideal conditions for the COVID-19 pandemic to spread. An immunological phenomenon that does not respect borders and disrupts the daily lives of the planet's inhabitants, in addition to turning those on the front lines of the fight against the virus upside down. This book mixes reflections, discoveries, recommendations and fantasies about the COVID-19 pandemic.

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