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Book SynopsisTranspersonal Hypnosis presents a multidimensional, energy-based view of human awareness that integrates disparate biological, psychological, and spiritual therapeutic techniques. Each of the chapters - all from world-renowned contributors - includes both a historical overview and the theory behind the development of each technique. The authors emphasize experimental studies that examine the validity of using hypnotically accessed transpersonal states of consciousness to heal the body, mind, and spirit. Several clinical vignettes highlight the types of medical and psychological symptoms responsive to these approaches. The emerging field of spiritually-influenced treatments is transforming the practice of medicine.Trade Review"Transpersonal Hypnosis explores an ancient yet modern view of the mind-that it extends beyond the body and is free in space and time. Modern physicians, therapists, and scholars are at long last beginning to take seriously this view of consciousness. The implications of this perspective for our origins and destiny are full of hope and promise, as this book compellingly reveals."-Larry Dossey, M.D., Editor, Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine"A wonderful collection of information and insights that are vital to our understanding of the nature of life, healing and consciousness."-Bernie Siegel, M.D."The new frontier is on these pages; this is where the intellectual excitement, the creativity, and the healing potential truly lies. Bravo!"-Belleruth Naparstek, author of "Your Sixth Sense" "Overall, this is a highly recommended book that is clearly written and provides helpful information for anyone interested in transpersonal growth in clinical practice, from novice to experienced professionals. I was pleased to pick up new insights, new techniques, and new suggestions for further reading from many of the chapters." - Daniel J. Benor, MD, author of "Healing Research, Volumes I-IV"Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter Overviews and Authors' Biographies Fear of Psychic Phenomena-Charles Tart, Ph.D. Mesmerism, Hypnosis and the Human Energy Field-Eric Leskowitz, MD Energy Healing and Hypnosis-Eric Leskowitz, MD Clinical Intuition and Energy Field Resonance-John Tatum, MD Hypnosis, Yoga and Psychotherapy-Susana Hassan-Schwarz Galle, Ph.D. Yogic Breathwork and Ultradian Hypnosis-Darlene Osowiec Ph.D. Animal Imagery and the Personal Totem Pole Process-Stephen Gallegos, Ph.D. Ericksonian Hypnosis and Meditation-Stephen Wolinsky, Ph.D. Jungian Past Life Regression-Roger Woolger, Ph.D. Prenatal and Perinatal Hypnotherapy-David Chamberlain, Ph.D. Spirit Releasement Therapy-Joseph Wicker, Psy.D. Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Transpersonal Hypnosis-Stanley Krippner, Ph.D. Channelling and Hypnosis-Eric Leskowitz, MD

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Book SynopsisIn 1912 Edward Bach qualified as a medical doctor and embarked upon a career which not only had a profound effect on medical science, but brought to ordinary people the world over, a simple, safe and effective system of healing. This title tells how Dr Bach's work developed, from his childhood hopes and dreams of a healthy society.

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Book SynopsisLifestyle medicine is a practice which adopts evidence-based lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to prevent, treat, and reverse chronic diseases. The six main pillars of this specialty include physical activity, nutrition, stress resilience, cessation or risk reduction of substance use, quality sleep, and connectivity. Lifestyle Psychiatry: Through the Lens of Behavioral Medicine is grounded in the same pillars, drawing upon theories, methods, and empirical findings from health psychology and behavioral medicine.Lifestyle psychiatry is a rapidly emerging area within healthcare informed by rigorous research within the social and biological sciences, public health, and medicine. A volume in the Lifestyle Medicine series, this book uses a comprehensive biopsychosocial approach to prevent and treat psychiatric disorders and promote mental and physical well-being through evidence-based lifestyle interventions.Features: DrTable of ContentsTable of Contents Lifestyle Psychiatry: Through the Lens of Behavioral Medicine Part I. Theoretical frameworks 1. Introduction 2. Transdiagnostic processes 3. Socioeconomic determinants of health 4. Personality and Emotional Adjustment in Health Risk and Resilience 5. Trauma Considerations 6. Emotion regulation approaches 7. Cognitive and behavioral approaches 8. Positive psychology approaches 9. Burnout: Risk Factors and Associations Part II: Biopsychosocial processes; Basic Concepts and Disease Implications 10. Neurobiology 11. Neuroendocrine and Immune Pathways 12. Health Neuroscience 13. Mental health and cellular aging through the lifespan 14. Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias 15. Biopsychosocial perspective on sleep 16. Exercise for mental health Part III. Risk and protective lifestyle factors for mental health and psychological well-being 17. Sleep-related disorders 18. Physical activity 19. Nutrition in Lifestyle Psychiatry 20. Stress, diet, & metabolic processes 21. Social Connections in Health and Well-Being 22. Substance Use Approaches 23. Brain Health Part IV. Physical and Mental Health Conditions 24. Cardiovascular Disease 25. Cardiometabolic Disease 26. Cancer Prevention and Management 27. Depressive and Anxiety related conditions 28. Bipolar Disorders 29. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 30. Eating disorders 31. Psychotic Disorders Part V: Specific Populations 32. Pediatric Mental and Physical Health 33. Healthy Aging: A Lifestyle Approach to Cognitive Health 34. Women’s Mental and Physical Health 35. Physical and Mental Health at Work 36. The Health of Sexually-Diverse and Gender-Diverse Populations 37. Historically Marginalized Ethnic and Racial Communities

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Book SynopsisPeople who have studied acupuncture and Chinese medicine recognize Zhang Zhongjing as the author of two seminal texts that are among the most influential in Chinese medical history: the Treatise on Cold Damage Disorders (Shang Hán Lùn, ???) and Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet (Jin Guì Yào Lüè, ????). However, what is less well-known is that Zhang Zhongjing authored several other texts, all of which were lost over time, with the sole exception of the Five Viscera Theory (Wu Záng Lùn, ???). This was discovered in 1900 in a hidden library of China's Mogao Caves of Dunhuang by a Taoist priest named Wang Yuanlu.The History and Compilation of Zhang Zhongjing's Wu Zang Lun stands as the first comprehensive work in English detailing the history and compilation of Zhongjing's Five Viscera Theory (Wu Záng Lùn, ???). It uses storytelling to illuminate the historical context of the eight versions of this book that were disc

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

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Book Synopsis Blair Lauren Brown, founder of Verté Essentials,offers a captivating introduction to CBD?what it is, how it can improve your health, and how to use it for personal wellness. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-intoxicating, non-psychoactive, anti-inflammatory compound of the cannabis plant with enormous therapeutic potential. It can relieve stress and anxiety, as well as a wide range of conditions including muscular discomfort and chronic pain. Blair Lauren Brown shares her knowledge of cannabidiol and provides recipes to try in daily practice. She covers the exciting science behind CBD, explores all the properties of the cannabis plant, and offers hints on how to use it most effectively. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this authoritative guide suggests ideas for self-care and daily pleasure that will enhance mind, body, and spirit.

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Book SynopsisContinuing the tradition that started over 20 years ago and with a new focus on the current terminology regarding each technique, The Myofascial Release Manual is now available in a completely updated and comprehensive Fourth Edition. Carol J. Manheim has taken years of knowledge and expertise and incorporated them with the actual intent and result of the myofascial release treatment techniques to bring to the pages of this Fourth Edition essential information for the student and clinician in search of basic information or wanting to refine more experienced skills of these manual therapy techniques. Features inside the Fourth Edition: -Techniques re-titled to reflect the sensation felt by both the therapist and the patient -More than 75 new photographs—Over 450 in total -Some photographs are shown as a series to allow for movement to be seen during some techniques -Bolded text to call attention to major warnings, contraindications, and target vital information -Italicized text to call attention to important words and key points -More synthesized use of text and photographs to allow for ease of reading and reference -User-friendly organization throughout the text -Photographs use arrows to show direction of stretch and movement -“Carol’s Nuggets” of pearls of wisdom are included throughout the text -Contributions from renowned experts Sam Kegerreis, Robert O. Ward, and Steven Nowicki The Myofascial Release Manual, Fourth Edition continues in the tradition of past editions and presents expert hand placement for the upper quarter, lower quarter, cervical region, abdominal muscles, back muscles, and many more. Sections include: -Introduction to Myofascial Release -Basic Myofascial Release Techniques -Advanced Myofascial Release Techniques -Evaluation -Additional Resources The description and photographs in The Myofascial Release Manual, Fourth Edition help the therapist experience the technique, making this the continued go-to reference for students and clinicians in physical therapy, manual therapy, and occupational therapy alike.Trade Review "…the manual style format allows users to access various techniques efficiently, based upon anatomical category." — Lynee Dewar, MCSPTable of ContentsContentsDedicationAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorPrefaceSection I: Introduction to Myofascial ReleaseIntroduction to Myofascial ReleaseMyofascial TherapySam Kegerreis, MS, PT, ATCBiomedical and Infomedical ModelsPathological DistinctionsStructural ConceptsTensegrityMyofascial RestrictionsAnatomy of FasciaSoft Tissue Injuries and Myofascial PainTightness and RestrictionConceptual ModelsFascia as a BalloonFascia as Plastic WrapFascia and Muscle as Red Elastic BandsMyofascial Release: A Brief HistoryRobert C.Ward, DOUnderstanding Myofascial ReleaseTrust FeelingsBasic PrinciplesAssumptionsProcess of ChangeLearning Myofascial ReleaseBasic Steps: An Overview of TreatmentOnion MetaphorGross Release of Any MuscleFocused Release of Any MuscleGross Versus Focused ReleaseSensation of a ReleaseAutonomic Response to a ReleaseResponse to Myofascial ReleaseEnd-FeelPsychological Effects of Myofascial Release and Other Manual TherapiesEssence of Myofascial ReleaseSpecial ConsiderationsEnigma of the “Good Hurt”BoundariesSignificance of Touch and Nonverbal CommunicationSteven Nowicki, PhDFocusing on Feedback: Communication ExercisesExercise 1. Communicating EmotionsTouch As CommunicationExercise 2. Personal SpaceProtocols for Myofascial ReleaseIndicationsContraindications PrecautionsPre-Treatment ProtocolsEstablishing the Therapeutic EnvironmentTesting for Vascular IntegrityPost-Treatment ProtocolsDrink... Drink... DrinkBe Kind to Your HandsSection II: Basic Myofascial Release TechniquesUpper Quarter ReleaseRelease of the Shoulder RotatorsA Learning Exercise: Focusing on FeedbackSidelying Release of the Parascapular MusclesLower Quarter ReleaseSidelying Release of the Gluteal MusclesTrapeziusBilateral Release of the Upper TrapeziiUnilateral Release of the Upper Tr apeziusFocused Release of the Upper Trapezius Release of the Splenius Capitis and Semispinalis CapitisBilateral Release of the Middle TrapeziiUnilateral Release of the Middle TrapeziusFocused Release of the Middle TrapeziusRelease of the Lower TrapeziusFocused Release of the Lower TrapeziusCervical RegionRelease of the Posterior Cervical MusculatureCranial Base ReleaseGross Release of the SternocleidomastoidFocused Release of the SternocleidomastoidGross Release of the Scalp Muscles: Hair ReleaseGross Release of the Face Muscles: Ear ReleaseGross and Focused Release of the Scalp and Face MusclesRelease of the HyoidsPectoralis Major and MinorRelease of the Horizontal Fibers of the Pectoralis MajorRelease of the Diagonal Fibers of the Pectoralis MajorRelease of the Pectoralis MinorIntercostals and the Rib CageGross and Focused Release of the Intercostal MusclesRelease of the Rib CageGross Release of the Quadratus LumborumAbdominal MusclesGross Release of the Rectus AbdominisGross Release of the Abdominal ObliquesGross Release of the Tranversus AbdominisIliopsoasGross Release of the IliopsoasFocused Release of the IliacusPectineusFocused Release of the PectineusPiriformisFocused Release of the PiriformisLower Extremity MusclesGross Release of the Quadriceps FemorisGross Release of the SartoriusGross and Focused Release of the Tensor Fascia LataGross and Vertical Gross Release of the HamstringsGross Release of the Anterior TibialisFocused Release of the Peroneus LongusGross Release of the Soft Tissue of the Forefoot and ToesGross and Focused Release of the Plantar FasciaGross and Focused Release of the GastrocnemiusGross Release of the SoleusGross Release of Both Legs and the Lower TrunkBack MusclesGross Release of the Levator ScapulaGross Release of the RhomboidsFocused Release of the SupraspinatusFocused Release of the InfraspinatusGross and Focused Release of the Teres Major and MinorGross Release of the SubscapularisGross and Focused Release of the Erector SpinaeSidelying Gross Release of the Quadratus LumborumSidelying Gross Release of the Latissimus DorsiSidelying Gross Release of the Iliocostalis LumborumUpper Extremity MusclesGross Release of the DeltoidsGross and Focused Release of the Biceps BrachiiGross and Focused Release of the BrachialisGross and Focused Release of the BrachioradialisGross Release of the Wrist and Finger ExtensorsGross Release of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Focused Release of the Extensor Carpi UlnarisGross Release of the Pronator TeresFocused Release of the Wrist and Finger FlexorsFocused Release of the Flexor Carpi RadialisFocused Release of the Flexor Carpi UlnarisFocused Release of the Adductor PollicisFocused Release of the flexor Pollicis BrevisFocused Release of the InterosseusGross Release of the Abductor Digiti MinimiGross Release of the Soft Tissue of Each FingerGross Release of the TricepsFocused Release of the TricepsGross Release of Both Arms and the Upper TrunkSection III: Advanced Myofascial Release TechniquesAnterior Chest Wall ReleaseThoracic Fascia ReleaseDiaphragm ReleasePelvic Floor ReleaseSacral Fascia ReleaseMyofascial Trigger PointsTrigger Point ReleaseTender PointsTender Point ReleaseSkin and Scar RestrictionsEvaluating Skin and Scar MobilitySkin Roll Release“J” Stroke ReleaseScarsIndirect Gross Scar ReleaseDirect Gross Scar ReleaseVertical Direct Gross Scar ReleaseDirect Scar Skin Roll ReleaseIndirect Scar Skin Roll ReleaseDirect Focused Scar ReleaseMyofascial Strum ReleaseLong Stroke Strum ReleaseShort Stroke Strum Release Dural Tube DysfunctionTesting for Dural Tube DysfunctionCriteria for Performing a Dural Tube Release Dural Tube Anatomy MetaphorDural Tube ReleaseCombination ReleasesTreatment in Three DimensionsSection IV: Evaluation: Initial AssessmentGeneral ConsiderationsInitial InterviewPosture EvaluationPain AssessmentHeadachesSection V: Additional ResourcesPosture EvaluationStanding—Facing ForwardStanding—Facing RightStanding—Facing LeftStanding—Facing BackwardSitting—Front ViewSitting—Right ViewSitting—Left ViewSitting—Back ViewSupine—Observation and PalpationProne—Observation and PalpationReferencesAdditional ReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently calculated nearly 60,000 musculoskeletal injuries to healthcare workers resulting from heavy lifting during attempts to move patients. Often the nurses, aides, orderlies, and attendants who suffered permanent injuries were forced out of the profession, straining an already inadequate pool of workers and wasting valuable knowledge and ability.Back Injury Among Healthcare Workers: Causes, Solutions, and Impacts presents the latest research on this topic from an epidemiological point of view. The book highlights case studies from actual injured workers, along with analysis of how this problem is being addressed around the world. This in-depth study also discusses the legal and rehabilitative obstacles to returning to work, and suggests new policies for the safe lifting and moving of patients. The editors compile recommended solutions from leading names in the field, detailing how healthcare facilities can create safe work environments to prevent disabling back injuries.Table of ContentsIntroduction: History and Vision for Work Injured Nurses Group USA. Magnitude of the Problem. A Word About the Stories. Biodynamics of Back Injury: Manual Lifting and Loads. How to Accomplish a Responsible Cost-Benefit Injury Analysis in the Health Care Industry. Striving for Zero-Lift in Healthcare Facilities. Introducing a Safer Patient Handling Policy. Prevention of Back Injury Using Lift Teams: 18 Hospital Data. Technology for Safe Patient Handling and Movement. Bariatrics: Considering Mobility, Patient Safety, and Caregiver Injury. Participatory Ergonomic Design in Healthcare Facilities. Designing Workplaces for Safer Handling of Patients/Residents. Worker Control: The Best Means to Reduce Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). The Relationship Between the Nursing Shortage and Nursing Injury. Preventing Back Injuries to Healthcare Workers in British Columbia, Canada and The Ceiling Lift Experience and Data. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisThomas Ashley-Farrand is the preeminent authority on yogic mantras. In Chakra Mantras, he brings previously hidden knowledge from India and Tibet and teaches us through the use of mantras how to activate our secret chakras, which contain the keys to our spiritual progress. "Located along the spine, the chakras process energy for all of our waking activities, and during sleep they provide energy for healing and cleansing the physical body. But there is another, higher octave of functioning that these chakras can achieve, if they are given higher states of spiritual energy in which to operate. This higher octave provides paths for spiritual development that ultimately lead to spiritual liberation or freedom from karma. A powerful method for charging the chakras with higher energy is through the use of Sanskrit mantras." With energy-invoking tools, stories from India''s ancient tales, and amusing anecdotes, Chakra Mantras provides the information needed for fueling spiritual advancement through the use of healing sounds and chakra mantras.

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Book SynopsisAyurveda, a 5,000 year old Indian medical system, is a complete system of self-healing for the body, mind and spirit. The goal is to create perfect health using natural means to maintain a balanced life. Cybele Tomlinson, the author of Simple Yoga, takes readers through the history of this tradition, describes the body types (the doshas of Vata, Pitta and Kapha)/ balancing the doshas/the importance of food/Ayurvedic healing practices, meditation practices and remedies for common ailments. Readers will be able to test themselves to determine their body types and learn the best ways to find balance through food choices, meditation, temperature regulation and exercise.

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Book SynopsisFusion of the Five Elements is the necessary first step in the Taoist practice of Inner Alchemy, in which one learns to control the generation and flow of emotional, mental, and physical energies within the body. It is a series of meditations designed to locate and dissolve negative energies trapped inside the body by making a connection between the five outer senses (experienced through the ears, eyes, nose, mouth, and tongue) and the five major negative emotions (anger, hate, worry, sadness, and fear). When the body is cleared of negative energy, universal chi energy flows freely and productively, nourishing both body and soul. The practice is divided into two parts. The first works with controlling the forces of the five elements on the five major organs of the body by learning the elements’ effects upon each other and how to balance and utilize these energies properly. The advanced Fusion exercises then show how to channel the greater energies of the stars and planets to strengthen internal weaknesses and crystallize positive energy. By “fusing” all the different kinds of energy together, a harmonious whole is created--the key to manifesting an Immortal existence.Trade Review"The delightful surprise in Fusion of the Five Elements is the way the range of feelings from each of the major organs (liver, heart, lungs, kidneys, spleen) is described, along with marvelous tables and illustrations that accompany the energy work meditations." * RealityShifters.com *Table of Contents Acknowledgments Putting the Fusion of the Five Elements into Practice Introduction: The Foundation for Transformation 1 • Formula 1: Forming the Four Pakuas, Blending Energy, and Forming the Pearl at the Center of Control 2 • Formula 2: Balancing the Organ Energy to Experience Inner Peace and Harmony 3 • Formula 3: Connecting the Senses with the Organs, Controlling the Senses, Sealing the Openings, Overcoming Temptations 4 • Formula 4: Transforming the Negative Emotions of Each Organ into Useful Energy 5 • Formula 5: Creating the Pearl that Forms the Energy Body 6 • Formula 6: Forming the Virgin Children and Their Animal Offspring to Connect to the Universal, Cosmic Particle, and Earth Forces 7 • Formula 7: Calling Forth the Earth Force to Empower and Protect8 • Formula 8: Calling Forth the Planets’ and Stars’ Forces to Empower and Protect 9 • Formula 9: Transferring Consciousness to the Energy Body in this Life Brings Immortality10 • Summary: The Fusion I Practice About the Author The Universal Tao System and Training CenterIndex

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Book SynopsisFinding a Higher Love shares a much-needed spiritual perspective on love, sexuality and relationships. Every relationship, says Elizabeth Clare Prophet, has its challenges-whether we find ourselves with our soul mate, twin flame or what she calls a karmic partner. And yet, she explains, our intimate relationships and search for true love are, in reality, a quest for wholeness that offers us a unique opportunity for deep spiritual growth and inner transformation.With warmth and compassion, she explores the real purpose and power of relationships. Her profound insights as well as her practical tools and techniques will show you how to open your heart, spiritualize your partnerships and magnetize the highest love that is yours to have.

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Book SynopsisHeal the hidden cause of your symptoms with the 5-step Mind Detox method Do you suffer from chronic physical or emotional conditions? Feel stuck with reoccurring patterns in your life? Don’t know why you react the way you do and can’t seem to help it? Much of our chronic conditions, repetitive behaviors, and emotional problems can be traced to unresolved past events stuck in the unconscious mind and to unhealthy belief systems we developed in our past that are no longer serving us in the present. In Mind Detox, Sandy C. Newbigging reveals a deceptively simple, yet potent 5-step method for detoxing the unconscious mind and resolving physical, emotional, and life problems. The author explains how to roll back in time to discover the significant emotional event, the root-cause experience, that shaped the core beliefs that trigger your chronic condition or behavior patterns. Releasing you from your root-cause events, the past events no longer negatively impact you today, you find peace in the present, and your body becomes more able to heal. In addition to the author’s simple 5-step Mind Detox system, he offers guidance on how to use EFT in combination with the Mind Detox method, explores common major blind spots in our belief systems and how to overcome them, and offers practical healing tools like the “decision destroyer.” ​ Providing a powerful way to let go of emotional baggage, release toxic beliefs, and clear the mental blocks to your goals, this 5-step guide empowers you to rewrite your past, find resolution for negative experiences, and use your newly cleansed mind to achieve brilliant success in all areas of life, along with happiness, wealth, and well-being.Trade Review“Sandy’s Mind Detox includes a simple yet highly effective approach so that peace, health, and happiness are attainable states for us all.” * Yoga Magazine *Table of ContentsPREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION: Third Time Lucky? FOREWORD: The Incurable Cured by Sasha Allenby INTRODUCTION: The Peace Prize PART ONE: The Mindset 1 The Hidden Cause 2 The Belief Bond3 The Resist Persist4 The Purified Mind 5 The Safe Place PART TWO: The Method 6 The Mind Detox Method 7 The Tapping Technique 8 The Master Manifestor 9 The Love Lesson 10 The Freedom Formula APPENDIX 1: The 5-Step Method APPENDIX 2: The Top 20 Toxic Beliefs Next Steps Acknowledgements About the Author

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Book SynopsisA pocket reference guide filled with 40 easy, quick, and natural methods for more energy and enhanced performance • Includes simple yet effective techniques and recipes to restore your natural energy flow for more energy, better health, enhanced performance, concentration, and happiness • Explains how the exercises and recipes can be used at work, home, or while travelling • Handy pocket-size with full-color illustrations throughout Do you feel drained sometimes? Do you wish you had more energy at work, for your daily chores, and for spending time with your loved ones? Do you lack concentration and find yourself distracted, even during family time? Thankfully help is easier and quicker than you think. In this handy pocket guide, Sandy Taikyu Kuhn Shimu has collected 40 of the most effective yet simple mental and physical exercises as well as a few recipes based on her many years of experience as a Kung Fu, Qi Gong, and Yoga teacher. These techniques don’t require hours of studying, difficult to find ingredients, or expensive equipment. Humming like a bumble bee, walking backwards, screaming out loud, body tapping, and many other surprisingly easy but powerful methods are detailed, step by step, including basic background information and benefits, illustrated with inspiring full-color photographs. The author also provides an index of the exercises sorted by desired effect, such as quick energy boost, deep and restorative sleep, a happy mind, detoxification, regeneration, stronger concentration, letting go, and starting your day with energy. With this pocket reference guide, you now have, at your fingertips, 40 easy, quick ways to refuel your system, rebuild your focus, enhance performance, restore your natural energy flow, and bring your life back into balance.Table of ContentsEye bath Tapping your thymus gland Rolling your feetSwinging your arms Shaking exercise Drinking hot water Alternate breathing Primal scream Body tapping Washing your face Oil pulling Eye exercises Energy drink OM: A word of power Walking backwardThe butterfly finger game Standing like a tree The power of a smile Rubbing your fingernails Belly massage Buddha’s rice soup The microcosmic orbit Ear massage Power drinkNerve biscuits Emotions in balance Combing your hair Long-life breathingA bath for the sensesBumble bee breath Fitness drinkBody massage with oil Deep relaxation: Shavasana Liver cleanse Sea salt bath Energy nuts Nasal irrigation Cleansing your outer and inner worlds Rotating your joints Cleansing your tongue Exercise routines Epilogue Acknowledgments About the author

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Book SynopsisThe Medical Breakthrough of Chelation Therapy: A treatment that uses medicine to remove toxic metals from the body so they don't make you sick. Chelation has long been approved by the FDA to rid the body of lead by using a synthetic amino acid (ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid), which binds to toxic metals and minerals in the bloodstream, allowing a patient to excrete them. When metals like lead, mercury, iron, and arsenic build up in your body, they can be toxic. Alternative medical practitioners have used chelation for nearly 60 years, especially to treat heavy metal contamination that causes or contributes to heart disease. Chelation rids the body of deposits that can lead to atherosclerosis, which causes coronary arteries to narrow, leading to heart attacks. Patients have also found relief through chelation for improving the symptoms of autism. One of the most promising areas of research is in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Because the buildup of metals like copper, iron, and zinc are thought to play a role in Alzheimer's disease, Chelation Therapy might have a place in treating it. Full of hope-inspiring case histories, expert findings and where to find treatment, The Chelation Revolution: Breakthrough Detox Therapy shows how Chelation Therapy can alleviate suffering in numerous medical conditions and lead to a healthier, happier, and longer life. Includes a Foreword by Tammy Born Huizenga, D.O., owner of the internationally recognized Born Clinic in Grand Rapids, MI, an internationally respected organization in preventive medicine with a speciality in Chelation Therapy.Table of ContentsThe Chelation Revolution: Breakthrough Detox Therapy by Gary Greenberg with a Foreword by Tammy Born Huizenga, D.O., Founder of the Born Clinic Table of Contents Foreword by Tammy Born Huizenga, D.O....v Introduction...........................ix CHAPTER 1 You Were Born to Be Healthy: Inside the Born Clinic...................1 CHAPTER 2 Chelation Therapy Meets Conventional Medicine.................11 CHAPTER 3 From Lead Poisoning to Heart Disease and Beyond..........................17 CHAPTER 4 The Dangers of Heavy Metals and Other Environmentally Acquired Toxins........27 CHAPTER 5 What Are Chelators and How Do They Work?...................39 CHAPTER 6 The Landmark TACT Study That Brings Hope that Chelation Will Move into the Mainstream...................57 CHAPTER 7 Heavy Metals and Heart Disease..........69 CHAPTER 8 Is Chelation a Good Option for Your Heart Disease?.................83 CHAPTER 9 Chelation and Blocked Blood Flow.......101 CHAPTER 10 Chelation and the Fight Against Cancer...113 CHAPTER 11 The Wide Range of Healing and Prevention Powers...................123 CHAPTER 12 Chelation as Part of a Holistic Approach to Care....................139 CHAPTER 13 The Great Divide Between Conventional Medicine and Alternative Healing........151 CHAPTER 14 So You’re Ready for Chelation: How to Find a Doctor and What to Ask.........163 A Final Note........................169 Afterword by Chauncey W. Crandall IV, M.D., F.A.C.C. 173 Acknowledgments....................177 Index..............................179

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Book Synopsis“[Piscatella and Sabbagh] show what’s good for keeping your heart pumping keeps your memories and passions alive. They give you a really great plan to follow. This book can help many and hopefully will help you and yours for years to come.” — From the Foreword by Michael Roizen, MD, Chief Medical Consultant for The Dr. Oz Show, and New York Times bestselling authorThe science of why both heart and brain health are the key to wellness and longevity and ho w to cultivate a brain-body-balance to live a longer, healthier, and happier life. Strong Heart, Sharp Mind: The 6-Step Brain-Body Balance Program that Reverses Heart Disease and Helps Prevent Alzheimer’s presents a cutting-edge, science-based program that teaches readers how to develop the habits and lifestyle practices that improve both heart and brain health. Readers will learn how they can prevent or forestall both the nation’s number-one killer–heart disease–as well as the affliction Americans fear most: Alzheimer’s disease. For the 108 million Americans 50 and over, creating what the authors call the “BRAIN-BODY-BALANCE” through the steps detailed in these pages can also improve quality of life and longevity, by synchronizing the interaction between our two most vital organs.Joseph C. Piscatella, nationally-known, bestselling speaker and author of countless heart health books, and one of the longest-living survivors of coronary bypass surgery (43 years and counting!) and Cleveland Clinic neurologist Marwan Noel Sabbagh, M.D., one of the world’s foremost researchers in the fight against Alzheimer’s, employ the latest science and recommendations from other leading-edge thinkers and practitioners, to help readers optimize the connection between cardiac and neuro health—a nexus that until recently has been overlooked as a key to wellness and longevity. Together, "No Ordinary Joe" Piscatella and Dr. Sabbagh are poised to guide readers to this new intersection of heart-brain health, and take them through the necessary steps to make that connection between our most vital organs, for optimal wellness—and to protect them against the world's most lethal and feared diseases.STRONG HEART, SHARP MIND blends science and solution in the form of a new, singular heart/brain-specific program and takes readers through the steps necessary to optimal wellness and a longer, happier life.Trade ReviewPraise for STRONG HEART, SHARP MIND: The 6-Step Brain-Body Balance Program that Reverses Heart Disease and Helps Prevent Alzheimer’s by Joseph C. Piscatella and Marwan Noel Sabbagh, M.D. with a Foreword by Michael F. Roizen M.D.“[Piscatella and Sabbagh] show what’s good for keeping your heart pumping keeps your memories and passions alive. They give you a really great plan to follow. This book can help many and hopefully will help you and yours for years to come. Buy a copy for each and all in your family; I’m going to encourage my patients to do so. It is that important and that great a plan.” — From the Foreword by Michael Roizen, MD, Professor, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University and New York Times bestselling author“Heart disease is the number-one killer in the nation, Alzheimer’s the most feared disease. Now we are learning that they are both connected and with a plan, can be managed, even prevented. STRONG HEART, SHARP MIND is a must-read for those who want to protect both heart and brain—and optimize their health and future.” — Maria Shriver, New York Times Bestselling Author“Want to help keep your mind sharp? Listen to Dr. Sabbagh, one of the pre-eminent neurologists on the planet.” — Dean Ornish, M.D, New York Times bestelling author of Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease"Heart. Brain. Health. They're connected—intimately, intricately, and to a far greater degree than we ever recognized before. This book reveals the latest science on this critical focal point, and provides a plan for you to optimize your heart-and-brain health.” — Mark Hyman, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Pegan DietTable of ContentsTable of Contents with chapter outlines for STRONG HEART, SHARP MIND: The 6-Step Brain-Body Balance Program that Reverses Heart Disease and Helps Prevent Alzheimer’s by Joseph C. Piscatella and Marwan Noel Sabbagh, M.D., with a Foreword by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. Introduction Part I: The New Science of Heart and Brain Health Chapter 1: The Heart-Brain Connection for Optimal Health For years, plenty of learned skeptics were convinced that no matter how virtuously you ate or how many hours you dedicated to the treadmill, the brain and heart would inevitably march towards deterioration. The landmark 2012 Heart and Brain Conference in Paris (mentioned in our Introduction) suggested that the tide was turning. The following year, the G8 Dementia Summit in London provided even more evidence of a paradigm shift in the making: More than 100 scientists from 36 countries agreed that, based on the research, at least 20 percent of dementia cases could be avoided by switching to a lean and healthy lifestyle in middle age, and an even higher percentage if people embraced good health habits when they were young. Heart health would also benefit tremendously from those same practices, they noted. Many cardiovascular risk factors are the same as those for Alzheimer's, they pointed out, including stroke, low HDL, high LDL, high blood pressure, smoking, overeating of unhealthy fats, excess body weight, lack of exercise, and Type 2 diabetes. Just a few short years later, as this chapter will explain, the dissenting view has become accepted wisdom among forward-thinkers in the cardiological and neurological communities. Lifestyle interventions, long known to be important for heart health, are now seen as equally critical as drugs and genetics for brain health. Moreover, the combination of the two preventive approaches have important ramifications. Addressing these risk factors—by adopting a battery of healthy lifestyle practices—can help prevent both America's number one killer (heart disease) and its fastest-growing, most feared affliction (Alzheimer's disease). "These strategies work," says our co-author Marwan Sabbagh, M.D. "Data is now showing that lifestyle interventions in many cases are handily beating drug target interventions." Chapter 2: Lessons of Lifestyle in the Fight Against CVD and AD A common bond exists between your heartbeats and brainwaves that ties their fate together. We know, for example, that people who suffer from congestive heart failure are at much higher risk for loss of brain function. It is also quite common for someone who is diagnosed with the condition known as atherosclerosis—clogging and hardening of the arteries—to progress to dementia. Even a disruption within the body’s tiniest blood vessels can cause significant disturbance to the blood-brain barrier and impair the ability of both organs to operate at full capacity. (This is particularly important for females, as many women experience arterial contraction in small blood vessels, thereby restricting blood flow; as opposed to men who typically have plaque in larger coronary arteries.) What's behind the connection? Blood flow is part of it. But there's a lot more to the emerging heart-brain connection: We now know that the well-known risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) are very similar to those of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Both hypertension and Type 2 diabetes, for example, long known as culprits for CVD, are also risk factors for AD. Recent research suggests that Apo E 4, the genetic signature associated with higher rates of Alzheimer's, is also implicated in heart disease. In addition, elevated cholesterol—again, a well-known risk factor for heart disease—is linked to higher levels of amyloid, the substance that forms the brain tangles that are a hallmark of Alzheimer's. The relationship gets broader and deeper: Stroke, high blood pressure, overconsumption of unhealthy facts, excess body weight, smoking, lack of exercise—all well-known cardiovascular risk factors—are now linked to Alzheimer's as well. Meaning, that we have the power to prevent these diseases, and to improve our overall health in the process. That's the uplifting promise and purpose of this book. Chapter 3: Vital Signs for Vital Organs Helping readers achieve optimal heart-brain health, while keeping CVD and AD at bay, the goal of this book. How do you measure your progress along the way? The best way is to establish critical markers. In this chapter, we provide a "vital signs" scorecard—the most important values for heart-brain health. Some of these will be familiar, such as HDL and LDL. But, as there is clear evidence now about the link between hypercholesterolemia and cognitive disorders, we move into more sophisticated lipid values—particle size and apoproteins. Similarly, we drill down into other values, and look at measurements related to cognitive health and how these can be gauged. The goal here is not to get readers to run off and schedule a battery of additional tests beyond the ones they should be having as part of routine medical screenings. But as the association among things like metabolic syndrome, inflammation, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and both heart disease and Alzheimer's disease becomes clear, it's important to be aware of these benchmarks. Moreover, many of these share common risk factors—such as obesity, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, etc.—that one can gauge and track, with something as accessible as a BMI chart, for example. Part II: Six Steps to Brain-Body Balance Chapter 4: In this brief chapter introducing the prescriptive section of the book, we provide an overview of our evidenced-based plan, which involves some surprising new twists on familiar behaviors. For example, we recommend: Exercise, but with a new combination of activities—including some suggested workouts—designed to maximize the heart-brain connection. The Mediterranean Diet, but with a fresh look at the recently-revised dietary pyramid, and a few specific new suggestions for heart-and-brain-healthy nutrients, informed by the most recent research. Stress management, but with the recommendation of a new technique that has been shown to calm the body and brain in only 12 minutes, and help improve cognitive function, to boot. We do the same with the other components of our plans, showing readers our six-step program—plus new iterations and twists—that they can follow to incorporate into their lifestyle. Also, in this chapter, we'll review the structure of our prescriptive chapters: Each will include motivational, first-person perspective from Joe Piscatella and a closer look at the science with Dr. Sabbagh—as well as actionable tips and advice. Chapter 5: Functional Fitness for Heart-Brain Health Yes, exercise is as close as we come to having a miracle drug. At this point, no one can dispute this. But what type? How much? How fast? How hard? There are so many conflicting recommendations about the best way to get active, from so many different expert groups, it’s hard to know what provides the most sweat equity. And of particular importance to this book: Are there exercise regimens that can actually promote both heart and brain health together? The answer to that last question is a resounding "yes!" We’ve created a step-by-step guide to help readers determine the perfect mix of frequency, intensity, time and type of exercise that is both realistic for them and that will actually help extend their health-span -- essentially their quality of life. The basis of our program is cardiovascular exercise, such as brisk walking, cycling and running. But we also include a new genre of physical activity—one that is still unfamiliar, even to many fitness professionals—that's designed to promote brain health and a healthy neural system. We put these together in a unique combination, incorporating some cutting-edge approaches, and designed to optimize what we call "brain-body balance." Chapter 6: The Mediterranean Diet's New Borders The Mediterranean diet was recently voted to be the overall best diet for the 10th year in a row by a panel of 25 medical and nutrition professionals reviewing more than 40 popular diets for US News & World Report. A plan that prioritizes eating more fruits and veggies with an accent on lean protein and healthy fat, it rated tops in both the heart-health and brain-health-categories as well as the weight loss and diabetes management categories. Further, it received praise for being easy to follow and budget friendly. While the common principles of the diet are more or less the same, there is not just one standard Mediterranean diet. The French, Greeks, Italians and Spanish are all part of the Mediterranean region but take their own unique approach to eating. To complicate matters, some of the popular “internet” diets claim to be the Mediterranean diet but really aren’t. In this chapter, we explore the varying shoreline of the Mediterranean diet, as well as some of the diet's new principles, which are less about what foods are eaten and more about how the eating is done: In Mediterranean cultures, for example, food is shared; eating is not rushed. Moreover, the base of the new pyramid is now physical activity, underscoring one of the important points of this book—that optimal health is not "just" about modifications in diet or joining a gym; it's a way of life. Also, in Chapter 6, we'll include some specific tips not found in many nutrition books: For example, new research suggests that elevation of the amino acid homocysteine increases risk for both CAD and AD. And it’s reduced by taking folic acid. We'll talk about how to get more of that in your diet, as well as the important role of flavonoids—phytonutrients whose important role in both heart and brain health has been confirmed by research published as recently as May, 2020. Chapter 7: Restful Sleep for Body and Brain Lack of sleep used to be a badge of honor, a way to show off how important and busy you were. We now understand such a boast comes at huge cost to the neuro-cardio system. At least 100 million Americans struggle with sleep issues. Lack of shuteye causes glitches in glucose metabolism and blood pressure and robs neurons of their ability to operate properly. A common sleeping problem known as obstructive sleep apnea ups the risk of heart failure by 140%, the risk of stroke by 60%, and the risk of coronary heart disease by 30%, according to the National Institute of Health. Sleep-disordered breathing also leads to a build-up of brain beta-amyloid, a key marker for Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Our program includes sleep hygiene because of its powerful protective effect on brain-body health. We turn to the new specialty of sleep medicine for expert advice from physicians in this discipline, and sleep coaches for creating an environment conducive to sleep—and for mending broken sleep habits without pills or gadgets. Chapter 8: A Sound Approach to Stress Management We Americans are stressed, and it’s wrecking our health. As studies show, when you feel like you’re in an emotional pressure cooker on a daily basis (as half of Americans do) plaque accumulates in the arteries, making blood platelets sticky and prone to forming clots. Arteries begin to constrict, starving the heart of nourishing blood. Meanwhile, as the blood is trying to deal with compromised blood flow, it’s also pumping out high levels of cortisol that wear down nervous systems. Chronic stress causes brain shrinkage, particularly in the prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain responsible for memory and learning. Readers don’t have to live life in the stress lane, despite the blinding pace of American life. This chapter reveals some simple changes and choices they can make to stress-proof themselves. One of the most intriguing for brain-body health is a new form of meditation known as Kirtan Kriya, which involves using fingertips in conjunction with relaxing sounds to stimulate the brain. A 2017 study found that beginner classes in Kirtan Kriya, or simply listening to music for 12 minutes a day for three months, had significant benefits for adults with preclinical memory loss, including those at risk for AD. In this chapter, we will also look at other surprising and diverse stress-relief techniques that can be satisfying in their own way, including the practice of prayer, the art of threading a needle, getting a massage… even doing dishes. Chapter 9: Cognitive Stimulation to Jump-Start Your Brain At Cleveland Clinic's Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, where co-author Dr. Sabbagh is director, "cog-stim"—cognitive stimulation—is one of the pillars of brain health. In this chapter, we'll talk about how to stimulate and challenge your brain. We will introduce the topic of "brain reserve"—essentially your brain's resilience and ability to improvise, and a critical component of maintaining a sharp mind as you age. Research shows how a broad array of brain-boosting activities—everything from pottery to painting, reading the classics to mastering a foreign language—can help keep your brain reserve agile and deep. How do you choose the best approach for you? And what is the cog-stim prescription? How often, how long, how systematically must one pursue these new activities in order to reap the brain-boosting rewards? We'll address those important questions, but we'll also look at the other part of the equation, specific to this book, by showing readers how to combine their heart-pumping cardio exercise with brain-boosting cog-stim activities. Done together, at the right time, they can provide an enormous one-two punch that can not only replenish your brain reserve, but actually enhance your ability to learn and think creatively (useful not just for the future, but for higher-functioning in daily life right now!). Chapter 10: Close Encounters in a Socially-Distanced World The famous Roseto experiment proved the power of close, homogenous communities and their relationship to public health. The story of the rural Pennsylvania town that defied national trends in heart disease in the 1950s and 1960s—only to reverse direction as its Italian immigrant-population became more Americanized—is a lesson for us today. 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In this chapter, we cover the science behind the importance of having close relationships at any and every age. And we’ve got suggestions for increasing the quality and quantity of social interactions as well, even in the age of social distancing. Chapter 11: Other Factors That Can Improve Brain-Body Health Visiting the dentist and flossing your teeth can brighten your smile. Can such practices also brighten the picture for your heart-brain health? Supplements promise much in the way of heart and brain health. What do they actually deliver? Hand washing was the prosaic cornerstone of the public-health battle against the Coronavirus: Can it help ensure our heart and brain health, too? And let's not forget things like coffee, dark chocolate and two glasses of wine per day. All have heralded as keys to a healthy heart and brain. Is this true? (Please tell us it is! Maybe even just a little?) 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Co-author Joe Piscatella has helped thousands in their journey to better heart health, in part by teaching them how to adopt the right kind of mindset needed for lifestyle change. About how to set goals, about taking responsibility, about developing a positive mindset, and resilience when one hits the inevitable bumps in the behavioral road. Here, he guides readers, step by step, through a process specific to this program. “No Ordinary Joe” will teach them how to get in the right mindset; how to integrate these principles into their daily lives—and lead them to the extraordinary benefits to be accrued by a heart and brain in healthy harmony. Chapter 13: Additional Resources to Help You Maximize Your Heart and Brain Health In this chapter we recommend additional resources to help readers. We include websites, books, online classes and more. Source List/Citations

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