Complementary therapies, healing and health Books

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Book SynopsisTreating insomnia is often approached from either a western psychological and medicinal perspective or from a Chinese medicine perspective. This clinical guide successfully synergises both approaches and allows acupuncturists and Chinese medicine practitioners the opportunity to provide an integrated treatment plan which also addresses the management of co-morbidities.The first half of this book presents the latest knowledge and research around insomnia from the perspective of Western medicine and psychology whilst the second section presents a synthesis of over 500 clinical experience reports published by Chinese medicine clinicians. The latter half includes a focus on diagnostic approaches, treatment modalities and the therapeutic aspects clinicians should consider in their treatment of insomnia, all modified depending on the season, the location and the sociodemographic features of the patient. This is a comprehensive yet accessible guide which includes word clouds to allow the reader to grasp complex information quickly and simple diagrams to illustrate complex information.

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Book SynopsisJennifer Pilotti's latest book explores the science at the intersection of movement and mental health. It encourages readers to consider in greater detail the way exercise impacts the nervous system, and how it influences the ability to sense, feel and perceive the internal and external world.Based on the author's extensive experience in both researching and teaching movement therapies, the book is designed to be accessible to practitioners and professionals across a range of disciplines. From Yoga and Tai Chi to dance teaching and personal training, the coaching guidance provided can also help therapists of all kinds think about the use of language, potential roadblocks and exercise interventions and programming in new ways.By examining key topics including aerobic exercise, resistance training and restorative movement, this book is a valuable resource for all kinds of practitioners looking for inventive ways to help their clients achieve physical and emotional balance.Trade ReviewJenn does an incredible job explaining the connections between exercise and mental health, while also providing practical application. A must read if you or your clients experience anxiety, stress, or chronic pain. -- Nikki Naab-Levy, B.S. Exercise Science

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Book SynopsisThis work includes a foreword by Micheal Dixon. Chair, NHS Alliance, Visiting Professor, Institute of Integrated Health, Westminster University and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Peninsula Medical School. This practical guide provides comprehensive information on all aspects of integrating complementary and conventional medicines. Its contents cover treatments, diseases, research, evidence and advice for setting up a complementary service. The realistic, evidence-based approach considers both the benefits and limitations of complementary therapies, providing a user-friendly, authoritative handbook for everyday reference. This book is ideal for complementary therapists and general practitioners. Final year medical and nursing students, particularly those interested in palliative care, will find this book invaluable for the well documented evidence and efficacy of different complementary therapies in this area. 'Readable, delightful, imaginative, useful, lively. A compendium of integrated care that covers every aspect of integration from different treatments and different diseases to research, evidence and how to provide an integrated service. It will be of immense use to any clinician or patient who wishes to start on the journey towards an integrated health approach, and to those already familiar with the subject and wish to improve their skills. I defy anyone to read the book or even just dip into it without coming away with some new tips and thoughts on healing.' - Michael Dixon, in the Foreword.Trade Review'This engaging and thoughtful book will appeal to a wider readership than just GPs.' JOURNAL OF COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINETable of ContentsWhy integrated health care? Psychological illness. Anxiety. Stress. Depression. The process of death and dying. Bereavement/loss. Therapies. Acupuncture. Aromatherapy. Ayurvedic medicine. Counselling. Herbal medicine. Homeopathy. Hypnotherapy. Massage. Meditation. Osteopathy and chiropractic. Prayer. Reflexology. Reiki. Traditional Chinese medicine. Yoga. Health and lifestyle. Physical disease. Chronic disease. Dermatology. Ear Nose Throat. Headaches. Obstetrics and gynaecology. Palliative care. Evidence based medicine. Setting up an integrated health service. Evaluation. The evidence for complementary therapies. An investigation into the impact of integrating complementary and alternative medicine into conventional general practice.

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Book SynopsisGrowing numbers of women who experience pregnancy loss of all kinds - from early spontaneous miscarriage to stillbirth - seek help from practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in their recovery and preparation for future pregnancy. However, CAM is largely unregulated, and can be an unfamiliar and confusing area for mainstream health professionals. Many of these also have questions about the efficacy and safety of complementary or alternative treatments, and what they may be able to offer. Meanwhile, CAM practitioners may be unaware of the medical investigations and treatments available for conditions such as miscarriage, ectopics, gestational trophoblastic disease, preterm labour, foetal reduction, intrauterine death and stillbirth, and other less common complications. This book, written by an experienced CAM practitioner, aims primarily to provide medical professionals with the knowledge and confidence to advise women seeking complementary or alternative treatments. The author draws on her experience as a CAM practitioner to illustrate key areas where integrating sound and professional CAM into standard practice can offer women benefits, including improved psychological recovery from pregnancy loss. It also gives CAM practitioners greater insight into conventional medicine, and aids them to better understand, respect and care for women experiencing pregnancy loss. This book will be essential reading for all those who work with women who have experienced pregnancy loss, including health visitors, midwives, GPs, practice nurses, counsellors, psychotherapists, and CAM practitioners of all kinds.Table of ContentsPregnancy of loss defined. Causes and risk factors. Multiple pregnancy and infertility. Investigations, treatment and management. Psychological issues in pregnancy loss. Preparing for the next pregnancy. Complementary and alternative medicine in context. Professional issues.

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Book SynopsisChi Kung is the best kept secret on the planet. It is a powerful way of becoming fit, healthy and balanced through opening and mobilising the body and joints, breathing techniques, slow movement exercises, standing postures, special walking methods and meditation. It can be done anywhere, any time, in whatever you are wearing. With consistent practice you can transform your health to a high level of vitality.Ged Sumner writes with rich insights into how to begin to think about your body and how to take the steps that will enable you to transform your practice. Completely accessible to those new to the field, the book will also be transformative for more experienced practitioners, providing many new ways of looking at `old' elements of Chi Kung practice, and exploring the essential parts of the body most affected by Chi Kung. This modern, accessible approach to Chi Kung by a highly experienced teacher integrates mind and body and shows you how to become sensitive to yourself. A free website shows video footage of the forms in the book for easy reference.Trade ReviewRecommended for any martial arts library. -- Journal of Asian Martial ArtsYou Are How You Move - Experimental Chi Kung. Practicing craniosocial therapist and chi kung teacher Ged Sumner beleives chi kung is the best kept secret on the planet. In You Are How You Move, Sumner says that exercise has long been considered as a stressful activity - in fact, he says in modern society there's an overwhelming tendency for everything to be stressful. That's where chi kung comes in. There's an alternative way to exercise that involves being gentle with yourself and enjoyable, while being no less powerful. You Are How You Move shows the reader, using photographs throughout the book, how to tap into their body, find the body's centre and spine, and listen to the message it gives them. Using this traditional and ancient form of Chinese movement, Sumner says we can become fit and healthy - vital, even - through opening and mobilising our body and joints. -- Australian Natural HealthAs a practising craniosacral therapist and tutor Ged understands how important the simple things can be. It is a practical book that needs to be used and not just read. It includes clear and intuitive insights for getting the most out of your qigong exercises...This is an excellent book not only to serve as an introduction to qigong but also to help us gain clarity and reconnect with the basics. -- Tai Chi FinderWith Sumner's guide as a source book, you are introduced to many useful techniques of self-awareness and self-cultivation. Some of the material is uniquely his; the remainder is useful in the way he draws it together into a single body of work. -- Journal of Asian Martial ArtsTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction: What is Exercise? 1. Finding Your Spine. 2. Listening to Your Body. 3. Natural Alignment. 4. Breathe More. 5. A New Pelvis.6. Know Your Feet. 7. Moving in Three Dimensions. 8. The Art of Standing Still. 9. Opening Your Joints. 10. Chi Flow. 11. Fire and Water. 12. Transformations. 13. Be Spontaneous. 14. Chi Meditations. 15. Chi Kung Applications.

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Book SynopsisThe ancient Chinese practice of Qigong combines physical movement with gentle breathing techniques to promote harmony between body and mind, and is quickly gaining popularity in the West.This step-by-step guide to managing stress through Qigong begins by looking at stress and our response to it from both an Eastern and a Western perspective. The core of the book provides a program with first a series of carefully-designed stress relief exercises, followed by a series of gentler stress prevention exercises, all of which are clearly explained with easy-to-follow instructions for each of the steps, and fully illustrated. The author explains the theory underpinning the Qigong exercises in terms of the principles of Chinese Medicine, including Yin and Yang, The Five Elements and the circulation of energy (Qi) through the meridians. Extensively trialled with Maggie's Cancer Care Centres, and designed specifically to fit around a busy lifestyle, the Qigong program set out in this book will help to reduce stress, decrease anxiety and restore energy. This practical book will help anyone who is prone to stress, regardless of their level of ability or experience of Qigong. It will also be a useful resource for Taijiquan and Qigong instructors, alternative therapists, and other professionals working with clients who are affected by stress.Trade ReviewGordon is very knowledgeable and experienced in qigong practices and provides a nice overview of Taoist philosophy and practices, including a discussion of Chinese medicine. The main part of this book outlines specific exercises, explaining how they affect one's energetic state and help clear stress. There are clear instructions and pictures showing you how to do each of the exercises and there are a variety of exercises to explore - anyone can find exercises here that suit them... For anyone seeking gentle exercises that help reduce stress and tension, this book would be valuable. -- Jed Shlackman, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified HypnotherapistGordon has gone to great lengths to get across the essence of Daoyin Qigong methods and why they help people who 'are prone to stress'. [He] backs his findings up by personal experience drawn from his excellent work with people whose lives have been affected by cancer, in which stress plays a major part. -- UK Tai ChiI am a firm believer that practicing Qigong can help anyone who is prone to stress. This book is a good addition to anyone's Qigong reference library, especially those who practice Daoyin Yangsheng. It is alsi a good introduction to Qigong for those who want to try this ancient Chinese healing method to manage stress. -- Alain Burrese, J.D.Faulkner's great strength lies in simplifying a complicated discipline. His book allows readers to try several easy, brief exercises that can reduce stress and boost a sense of well-being. For anyone feeling harried in today's world --- and basically, that seems to be nearly everyone --- this detailed guidebook will be a secret weapon for fighting stress. -- Elizabeth Millard - Foreword ReviewsAnother book by the good folks at Singing Dragon, who are becoming quite an important source for excellent material on qigong and Chinese medicine... This book is a presentation of a form of Daoyin created in Beijing by professor Zhang Guangde... The author, a long time student of Professor Zhang, tells that the form of qigong in this book was designed with a very specific purpose in mind, to deal with chronic stress... The practices in this book are just such a way to give our body and energy system what it needs to be able to deal with any level of stress and remain healthy and whole in the process. -- The Empty Vessel: The Journal of Daoist Philosophy and PracticeThis book is a good addition to anyone's Qigong reference library, especially those who practice Daoyin Yangsheng. It is also a good introduction to Qigong for those who want to try this ancient Chinese healing method to manage stress. -- Ezine Articles.Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. Introduction. Stress. Background to Daoyin. Practice. Basic Movements. Standing Stress Relief. Seated Stress Relief. Standing Stress Prevention. Seated Stress Prevention. Principles of Action. General Principles. Specific Principles. Appendix A: Five Elements. Appendix B: Energy System. Appendix C: Chinese Names. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisWellness coaching is an emerging and vibrant area of healthcare. It takes healing beyond the curing of symptoms and empowers clients to take their health back into their own hands. This book provides therapists with the knowledge and skills to rejuvenate their therapeutic practice by incorporating wellness coaching techniques into their range of services.Laurel Alexander redefines wellness as an integrated lifestyle and mindset process and shows that wellness coaching can be a profound and practical way to help clients make meaningful changes to their health and outlook. The book offers a wellness coaching toolbox, explaining key skills such as how to create an organic personal wellness plan, how to build client rapport and give constructive feedback, and how to apply different coaching models effectively. Practical steps and examples make it easy for any therapist or counsellor to pick up the reins of wellness coaching for themselves. Exciting new developments such as wellness diagnostic services, preventative healthcare, customised treatments and DIY healthcare are explored. With shrewd advice and useful insights, this book is an essential resource for complementary therapists and counsellors looking to update their existing practice and tap into the rapidly expanding wellness market.Trade ReviewFrom the perspective of educational psychology practice, readers may find the guidance given about marketing, including advice on how to identify and target potential markets, helpful when thinking about traded services. -- British Psychological Society, DebateThis book provides therapists with the knowledge and skills to rejuvenate their therapeutic practice by incorporating wellness techniques into their range of services. -- Institute of Complementary & Natural MedicineThis book is virtually a course in Wellness Coaching in itself and should enable any existing talking therapist to begin to incorporate it into their practice with very little difficulty. Laurel Alexander has been a therapist, coach, trainer and writer for over twenty years and brings a wealth of experience to the techniques outlined in the book. -- NCP: Fidelity, Journal for the NCP.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I. Setting the Scene for Health Coaching. 1. Emerging Healthcare Trends. 2. Integrated Wellness Coaching. 3. Key Issues with Wellness Coaching. Part II. Wellness Coaching Skills Toolkit. 4. Core Skills Set. 5. Cognitive Behavioural Coaching. 6. Additional Skills for Wellness Coaching. Part III. Applying Wellness Coaching. 7. Niching Wellness Coaching. 8. Applying Wellness Coaching. 9. Marketing Wellness Coaching. References. Further Reading.

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Book SynopsisBach Flower Remedies are dilutions of flower material developed by Edward Bach, an English physician and homeopath, in the 1930s. This practical handbook explains how Bach Flower Remedies can be highly effective for treating both behavioural and physical complaints in animals.Based on strong scientific research and detailed case studies, this book is a comprehensive resource that helps find solutions to common animal health and behaviour issues. The book lists each of the 38 flower remedies, explaining their properties and applications for both animals and humans. It then looks at specific animal ailments including conjunctivitis, allergies and phobias, and demonstrates how these problems can be successfully addressed using flower remedies. Practical advice about how to prepare and administer the remedies is included, as well as guidelines for using flower remedies in animal shelters.This book will be a valuable addition to the bookshelves of all pet owners, animal shelter workers, vets, ethologists and anyone with an interest in complementary and alternative medicines.Trade ReviewThis is a very useful reference for any pet-owner - a must for the book shelf! -- Kindred Spiritit is evident from this book that Enric Homedes has great experience of using the Bach flower remedies with animals. -- The HomeopathI would recommend this book to any naturopath who would like to understand the mental states of patients, and to anyone who has a pet animal. With good instruction from an animal behavioural specialist, to correct the human element of the problem, and a knowledge of the Bach Flower remedies for the animal, a healthy, happy, loved, well behaved pet is virtually guaranteed. -- British Naturopathic JournalThe handbook of Bach Flower Remedies' by professional therapist Enric Homedes is a gem which would be a great addition to any animal lovers' collection of complementary treatment 'bibles'... Enric's love of animals is clear in this beautiful book and in the invaluable guidance for those of us who have rescue animals with a variety of behavioural issues as a result of the stress of being taken into rescue care and then rehomed. He has a deep understanding of psychological and training issues involving dogs, and this is clear in the additional chapters that are included on neutering guidance and the use of the flower remedies specifically in rescue kennels.Overall, the word 'Handbook' is well chosen for this title, as it is an all-encompassing text for choosing and using the Bach Flower Remedy system to bring greater health and wellbeing to our beloved pets. The emphasis is on explaining and illustrating in a straight forward manner the technical aspects to using the remedies, so it is accessible to all who have an interest in the welfare of animals. I use the remedies regularly on animals, and will continue to do so as I become more and more convinced of the good that they bring to the lives of our pets. A book such as this builds confidence in choosing the right remedies and handling and administering them in the most effective way. -- Pet Lovers DigestBecause of their safety and efficacy, these solutions can often be utilized for both humans and pets, relieving issues like allergies, anxiety, and fatigue. In this straightforward, handy guide, Enric Homedes describes common challenges seen in dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals. After describing the properties and uses of all the Bach flowers - noting treatment for both animals and their caretakers- Homedes dives into the most frequent behavioral problems in animals, followed by real-life case studies and advice on treatment options.... The behavioral descriptions are particularly helpful, since they may provide insight into an animal's everyday patterns that an owner might otherwise miss. Also useful, the case study section helps to put these maladies into context, and show that sometimes it takes some tweaking of the flower remedies to get just the right mix.... Because of its breadth of information, Homedes' work will be quite useful for anyone who identifies issues that might be treated with a flower remedy first rather than another trip to the vet... This well-written, very lucid guide to common pet behavioral problems and their treatment deserves to be a go-to reference for any animal owner. -- Foreword ReviewsThe professional experience of Homedes, partly described in this book, reminds us once again that Bach Flower Therapy is not a matter of faith, but of technical knowledge, of good practice and of method. I hope this work is distributed as widely as it deserves and helps those wonderful beings that offer us everything in exchange for almost nothing: animals. -- From the foreword by Dr. Ricardo Orozco, Bach Flower Therapist, and cofounder and president of SEDIBAC, SpainThis is a most welcome book as in my experience animals respond extraordinarily well to Flower Remedies and it will give confidence to many people who would like to use them on their pets... a valuable addition to the literature on Bach Flower remedies. -- Green Spirit Book ReviewsTable of ContentsForeword by Dr Ricardo Orozco. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Who was Dr Edward Bach? 1. How to Prepare Flower Remedies for an Animal. Preparation of a remedy for oral application. Preparation of a remedy for local application. 2. Administering the Flower Remedies to Animals. Direct application. Indirect application. Concentrate formula. 3. Rescue Remedy. 4. Study of Each of the 38 Bach Flowers. 4.1. Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria). 4.2. Aspen (Populus tremula). 4.3. Beech (Fagus sylvatica). 4.4. Centaury (Centarium umbellatum). 4.5. Cerato (Ceratostisgma willmottiana) 4.6. Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera). 4.7. Chestnut Bud (Aesculus hippocastanum). 4.8. Chicory (Cichorium intybus). 4.9. Clematis (Clematis vitalba). 4.10. Crab Apple (Malus pumila). 4.11. Elm (Ulmus procera). 4.12. Gentian (Gentianella amarella). 4.13. Gorse (Ulex europaeus). 4.14. Heather (Calluna vulgaris). 4.15. Holly (Llex aquifolium). 4.16. Honeysuckle (Lonicera caprifolium). 4.17. Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus). 4.18. Impatiens (Impatiens glandulifera). 4.19. Larch (Larix deciduas). 4.20. Mimulus (Mimulus guttatus). 4.21. Mustard (Sinapis arvensis). 4.22. Oak (Quercus robur). 4.23. Olive (Olea europaea). 4.24. Pine (Pinus sylvestris). 4.25. Red Chestnut (Aesculus carnea). 4.26. Rock Rose (Helianthemum nummularium). 4.27. Rock Water. 4.28. Scleranthus (Scleranthus annus). 4.29. Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum). 4.30. Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa). 4.31. Vervain (Verbena officinalis). 4.32. Vine (Vitis vinífera). 4.33. Walnut (Juglans regia). 4.34. Water Violet (Hottonia palustris). 4.35. White Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). 4.36. Wild Oat (Bromus ramosus). 4.37. Wild Rose (Rosa canina). 4.38. Willow (Salix vitellina). 5. Most Frequent Behavioural Problems. 5.1. Aggressiveness. 5.2. Separation Anxiety. 5.3. Jealousy: A baby's arrival. 5.4. Coprophagia. 5.5. Depression/Sadness. 5.6. Defecation and Urination in Inappropriate Places. 5.7. Stereotypic Behaviour. 5.8. Stress. 5.9. Canine Hyperactivity Disorder. 5.10. Canine and Feline Filial Imprint. 5.11. Fear and Panic (phobia). 5.12. Pseudocyesis (psychological pregnancy). 5.13. Socialization. 6. A Selection of Cases Treated. 6.1. For Aggressiveness. 6.2. For Anxiety. 6.3. For Jealousy. 6.4. Feline Idiopathic Cystitis. 6.5. Cophrophagia. 6.6. Defecation and Urination in Inappropriate Places. 6.7. Kidney Failure. 6.8. Leishmaniasis. 6.9. Feline Chronic Megacolon and Megaesophagus. 6.10. For Fear and Panic. 6.11. Pseudocyesis (psychological pregnancy). 6.12. Feline Urological Syndrome (FUS). 6.13. Repetitive Cough and Early Stage Anemia. 7. A Selection of Cases Treated by Local Applications. 7.1. Allergies. 7.2. Pus Lumps. 7.3. Conjunctivitis. 7.4. Infection and Abscess of the Anal Glands. 7.5. Inflammation and Infection of the Third Eyelid. 7.6. Leishmaniasis. 7.7. Sores and Burns as a Result of Poisoning. 7.8. Mastitis. 7.9. Cutaneous Nodule of Unknown Etiology. 7.10. Traumatism. 8. Work Methodology for Animal Shelters: Formulas and Guidelines. Treatments addressed to recently arrived animals. Treatments for animals leaving the shelter for adoption or foster care. Local treatments. Specific guidelines for animal shelters. 9. Useful Formulas. Abscesses. Colds. Conjunctivitis. Females in heat. Firework celebrations. Infection and abscess of the anal glands. Inflammation and infection of the third eyelid. Learning process. Mastitis. Otitis. Skin allergy. Traumatisms. Travel sickness (car journeys). Visits to the veterinarian preoperatory and postoperatory. Wounds. 10. Sterilization. Questions and Answers (by the Altarriba Foundation) What is sterilization? What is neutering? What is recommended? Why do you want to prevent the animal from enjoying its sexual life? Will you be sad at having your animal neutered? Will my pet put on weight? Will it change its character? Is it good for a female to breed at least once? Do veterinarians suggest sterilization in order to make money? What are the health benefits? Is it expensive? Will sterilizing your pet economically benefit pet shops and breeders? Are we entitled to deprive animals of what nature has given them? My animal is purebred. Will it be less of a guard dog? I really want to be present at a birth. I want to have an offspring from my pet. I will be responsible for the offspring. No one makes money if I have a litter. 11. References. 12. Further Reading. Index.

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Book SynopsisPractising Taiji and Qigong is the perfect antidote to the stresses of modern life and a great way to stay healthy. Now caring professionals can help those with limited mobility to experience the benefits of Taiji and Qigong with this easy-to-follow guide.Covering everything caregivers need to know about Taiji and Qigong, this illustrated guide provides an explanatory introduction to these forms of exercises and shows how to build up a program from easy steps to more challenging ones. There are exercises to stimulate every part of the body, with variations to suit the patient's needs and preferences. All the movements are adapted from the same ancient principles guiding classic Taiji and Qigong and will help strengthen the body as well as provide contemplative relaxation. This book will show occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, activity directors, mental health practitioners, martial arts instructors, and anyone else working with people with physical disabilities and the elderly exactly how these simple techniques can make big improvements to a person's physical and mental wellbeing.Trade ReviewThis book is the first one that I am aware of, at least, that teaches these important and oh so helpful practices from a seated position. There are many people who, because of various infirmities, cannot do the standing practices but there is really lots that can be done from a chair.... So I am happy to see this very valuable book come out. If you are in a chair yourself or know someone who is interested in qi practice who is confined to a chair get them this book! -- The Empty VesselA welcome addition to the sadly neglected area of exercises for the less physically able. -- Gordon Faulkner, author of the award winning Managing Stress With QigongSeated Taiji and Qigong reveals the secret of health, happiness and peace. The explanation of energy flow throughout the body is straightforward. By starting an effortless daily routine that combines deep breathing and simple movements, we promote our balance and energy flow. Herein, lays an invaluable tool for the mental health professional offering a free, sustainable source of energy, an avenue for self-care, and a therapeutic resource aiding clients in easing their stress while motivating and energizing them. -- Wanda S. Diekhans, MPC, LCPC, Good Grief Counseling, Great Falls, MontanaHow can we really help clients live in their demanding worlds while gaining a healthier, more joyful perspective for their bodies and minds? I am confident that this book will provide many of the answers for health professionals. Through modified Taiji and Qigong methods, reducing stress is now simpler and easier to understand. -- From the foreword by Michelle Maloney Vallie, LCPC, LAC, PhD, Outpatient Therapist, MontanaTable of ContentsForeword. 1. Introduction . 2. Chinese Medicine. 2.1. The Ch'i of Tai Chi and Qigong. 2.2. The Five Elements. 2.3. The Eight Meridians. 2.4. The Junction Points. 2.5. The Three Treasures. 2.6. The Three Dan Tiens. 2.7. Before You Begin. 3. Seated Qigong Quick Picker-Uppers. 3.1. History of Qigong. 3.2. Sample Lesson for Beginners. 3.3. Introduction to Qigong Exercises. 3.4. Level One Exercises. 3.5. Level Two Exercises. 3.6. Level Three Exercises. 3.7. Acupressure Points for Qigong Exercises. 4. Seated T'ai Chi Chuan: Exercises for Health and Fitness. 4.1. The Beginnings of T'ai Chi. 4.2. The T'ai Chi Diagram. 4.3. Exercises for Emotional Exhaustion. 4.4. Exercises for Mental Stress. 4.5. Exercises for Physical Fatigue. 4.6. Exercises for Total Relaxation. 5. The Role of Stress in Disease. 5.1. Stress and Your Environment. 5.2. Reducing Fatigue and Tension with Water. 5.3. Final Reminders and Suggestions. 5.4. Music and Readings. 6. Appendices. 6.1. Abbreviations of Meridians. 6.2. Locations of Acupressure Points. 6.3. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisEarly-stage Qigong practitioners often find it difficult to establish a daily Qigong practice. This useful handbook teaches simple Qigong exercises that can be easily practised in the home every day.The book provides guidance for a series of warm-ups and exercises which are easy to learn, very effective and all based on ancient and traditional practice. These include refreshing Early Morning Meditations; the classic Eight-Sectioned Brocade; the dynamic Three Circles Posture; the Ten Aggrievement Exercises, which are great for combating bad moods; and the Three Lowerings, an exercise for sound sleep; as well as Rubbing Exercises, self-massage for combating stiffness, aches and pains. The author offers advice throughout on important points to remember when practising Qigong at home and how to deal with any problems that arise in a straightforward and relaxed manner.Suitable for young and old, this introduction to classic Qigong for daily practice translates the traditional Chinese teaching expressions into English that reflects the multi-layered meaning of the original; intuitively grasped, meaning deepens on reflection. The meditations and exercises will be particularly healing for those recovering from illness.Trade ReviewThis long time practitioner/teacher (over 25 years) has constructed a simple but excellent guide to basic daily practice that anyone can embark on. -- Ancient Future blogRichard Bertschinger achieves a brightness and levity in the pages of this volume that reflects his teaching and practice - a lightness of being that is both mischievous and benevolent, and authentically Daoist. In retaining the mythic poetry through which Daoists describe human experience and the wider macrocosm (the purple dragon of the tongue, the heavenly column of the neck), Richard remains true to the transformative language of this treasured tradition that seeks, in his words, to make anew our experience each day. -- Paul Hougham, author of The Atlas of Mind, Body and Spirit and past Principal of The College of Traditional Acupuncture, UKEveryday Qigong Practice is an excellent introduction for anyone wishing to improve their health and wellbeing. The book presents simply and in a conducive spirit, the essence of this empirical art invented and developed in China. Included are a selection of traditional and widely practiced Qigong exercise systems, that will hopefully inspire many people to find a recommended and qualified teacher of traditional Qigong where they live and safely further their daily practice.I can personally attest to the practicality and beauty of these regimens, that if practised on a regular basis over time will certainly enrich one's physical, mental and emotional being. -- Sifu Gary Wragg, Chief Instructor and Director of Wu's Tai Chi Chuan Academy, London UK & Europe, Founder Member and Former Chairman of the Tai Chi Union for Great BritainI have studied qigong with Richard for more than twenty years. His approach to teaching is so simple and clear it's easy to think you've discovered the exercise yourself. Yet every session reveals depths. I would recommend him to everyone. -- Russell, Qigong studentI have always found any form difficult to follow and so for some time I ignored Richard's invitation to attend his qigong class. However Richard has proven himself to be subtly persuasive and having 'psyched myself up', I found myself in his class one January morning. I soon found Richard's approach gentle and non-regimental and that there is room for fun and lightness of self. My fear and embarrassment dissipated and now I enjoy my practice. I enjoy being at one with myself, whether practicing in the studio or at home. In the 18 months since I first began qigong I have found my confidence and overall well-being improved greatly. -- Wendy, Qigong studentRichard has managed to condense some very ancient wisdom into these pages which I found very readable and easy to follow. If these exercises are followed, the 'Energy of Life' will flow and be enhanced contributing to a healthier body and mind. I enjoyed the beautiful Chinese drawings and the poems in the book that help to make it so appealing. -- Dr Phil Jackson, retired GPTable of ContentsIntroduction. Early Morning Meditation. An Eight Sectioned Brocade. The Three Circles Posture. Ten Aggrievement Exercises. The Three Lowerings. The Genius of Rubbing. Appendix: Selections from Classical Texts.

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Book SynopsisSince its beginnings in Australia in the 1890s, the Alexander Technique has become renowned as a powerful and effective antidote to the stresses and strains that modern life places upon our bodies. This introductory guide presents readers with a definitive overview of the Alexander technique which teaches us how to co-ordinate mind and body effectively so that our thinking is clarified and our movements become naturally lighter. Encompassing everything from teaching lineages to how the method works to how to find a practitioner, the book provides all the key information on the topic. It also includes a chapter on how to practise the technique at home as well as a useful resources section. Written in an engaging style and full of illustrations and photographs that demonstrate the technique, this book will be of interest to anyone considering options for treatment, as well as anyone wanting to know more about the Alexander Technique.Trade Review“Describing the inner workings of FM Alexander's discoveries is a lofty task for any writer, but supplying practical processes for the reader to explore the kinaesthetic meaning of these discoveries is another. This concise little book achieves both beautifully, and coming from the founder of the largest ever teacher training course in the world carries the assets refined from a career spent giving live, one-to-one experiences.” -- Paul Cook, editor of DIRECTION, A Journal on the Alexander Technique“Jeremy Chance offers a lively, engaging and innovative approach to understanding and applying the Alexander Technique.” -- Michael J Gelb, author of How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci and Body Learning: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique“What Jeremy taught me about the Alexander Technique is surprisingly simple yet impactful, not only on my game of golf but also on my whole life. By becoming conscious of the unconscious, I have learned a way to stay younger and live longer. I recommend this book to anyone who seeks an improved quality of life that stems from a better understanding of how the mind and body work together.” -- Nobuyuki Idei, former Chairman and CEO, Sony Corporation“I was totally surprised that just by reading one chapter my voice got twice as loud and had much richer resonance!” -- Shigeko Suzuki, Vocalist, Japan Gold Disk Award winner“Jeremy Chance's excellent new book shines light on the long-hidden secrets of this incredibly powerful method. Once difficult to learn, Principles of the Alexander Technique makes the Alexander Technique easy to apply to a range of 21st century, real-world health and performance issues.” -- Paul Lemberg, entrepreneur, business mentor, and author of Be Unreasonable“A hugely inspirational book on Alexander Technique which manages to engage the reader immediately. Creative, colourful, descriptive writing which is accessible to all, encouraging and intriguing at the same time. Will be recommending this to my clients. Many Thanks.” -- Angela Bradshaw, Alexander Technique Teacher MSTAT, DMU, DCR(R)“In this erudite and thoughtful book, Jeremy Chance describes the principles of the Alexander Technique and how to train oneself in this technique. Expanding on what Alexander found, Chance easily and simply describes the steps for training, successfully showing how to improve on one's own. I recommend this book to anyone eager to master the technique.” -- Tsukasa Fujimoto, M.D., Emeritus Professor of Showa University, Neurosurgeon, Tokyo, JapanTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword by Dr David Garlick. Preface to the New Edition. 1. Introduction. 2. Alexander's Story. 3. Physiology of Movement. 4. An Alexander Lesson. 5. Teaching Lineages. 6. Working with Your Self Alone. 7. The Anatomy of Moving. About the Author. Resources Page.

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Book SynopsisAs people increasingly seek alternatives to modern medicine, interest is growing in the ancient system of Tibetan medicine, which has been practised for over 2,500 years. Known as 'gSo-ba-Rig-pa', or 'the science of healing', it is based on Buddhist philosophical principles, astrology and the close relationship between body and mind. This concise introduction presents all the essential information on Tibetan medicine. It covers the basic theoretical principles, practice and history of this traditional system, as well as methods of diagnosis and treatments such as urine analysis, golden needle therapy and cupping. It includes a chapter on case histories and provides information on what to expect from a practising physician based on compassion. With a comprehensive resources section, this book provides everything there is to know about Tibetan medicine at an introductory level.This book will be of interest to anyone who wants to know more about Tibetan medicine, as well as anyone looking to find out more about Tibetan thought, Tibetan Buddhism, traditional medicine, comparative religion or Eastern spirituality.Trade Review“This authoritative overview of the principles of traditional Tibetan medicine is written by a fully qualified physician within that system. Tamdin Bradley has masterfully synopsised and translated the core 12th century text of this tradition, the Four Medical Tantra (rGyud-bzhi), into an easily understandable, accessible and relevant format. As she says herself 'The uniqueness of Tibetan medicine is that it is based on Buddhist philosophical principles, astrology and the close relationship between the mind and body.' She thereby opens this unique system to western academics, researchers and the ordinary person.” -- Dr Brion Sweeney, Consultant Psychiatrist, Tara Rokpa Psychotherapist, Health Service Executive and former Clinical Director of Addiction Services, Greater North DublinTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Dedication. 1. History of Tibetan Medicine. 2. Gso-ba Rig-pa – The Science of Healing. 3. The Theory of Tibetan Medicine. 4. Causative Factors of Illness. 5. Human Anatomy and Physiology. 6. Common Diseases and Illnesses. 7. Methods of Diagnosis. 8. Treatment Techniques – Part I. 9. Treatment Techniques – Part II. 10. Case Histories. 11. The Practising Physician. Final Thoughts. Resources.

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Book SynopsisReflexology is a form of complete healing that can detect and correct energy imbalance and restore balance to the body by relating each zone of the body to different points on the hands and feet.This introductory guide covers the theory on which reflexology is based, as well as its history, and the principles of practice. The author includes an description of how treatment works and how it is given, a guide to the reflex areas and their relationship to the rest of the body, effective reflexology treatments and case studies, reflexology as a preventative therapy and how to find a reliable reflexologist.This will be an enlightening guide for anybody interested in what reflexology has to offer and for those wanting to learn more about therapies that present alternatives to traditional treatment. Students and practitioners of reflexology and related practices will find it a useful reference, and a perfect introduction to recommend to clients.Trade ReviewNicola Hall's book is an excellent introduction to the practice of reflexology covering everything from its early beginnings in China 5000 years ago to how to find a reliable practitioner today. If you are considering a reflexology treatment, Hall's book will inform you on what to expect from your practitioner as well as the principles underpinning the practice. She is one of the leading experts on the subject and has many years of experience, making her book an excellent and trusted companion. In these times when more and more of us are seeking out complementary and alternative medicine rather than doping ourselves with expensive pharmaceutical drugs (not to mention their side effects), Hall's book comes as a welcome invitation to explore further this ancient healing practice. Highly recommended. -- All Things HealingTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. 1. What is Reflexology?. 2. How the Treatment Works. 3. How the Treatment is Given. 4. The Reflex Areas. 5. What Reflexology is Most Effective in Treating. 6. Case Histories. 7. Reflexology as a Preventative Therapy. 8. Finding a Reliable Reflexologist. Useful Addresses Index.

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Book SynopsisReiki is an ancient Japanese healing system based on channelling spiritual energy through the hands. Taught through initiation, it is extremely effective for treating many health and emotional problems, and brings a profound sense of relaxation and peace. This concise introduction covers the history and spiritual principles of Reiki, how it is taught and practiced and what to expect from a Reiki treatment. The author explains how Reiki can be used in healing in everyday life and how to find a Reiki teacher. Interesting and informative case vignettes are included throughout. Written in an engaging style, this book is ideal for anyone considering Reiki treatment, or simply interested in finding out more about this healing system. Students and practitioners of Reiki will also find it to be a useful reference, and a perfect introduction to recommend to clients.Trade ReviewI'm a novice when it comes to the practice of Reiki which is why this book attracted my attention. The title alone promises to explain this ancient and mysterious art of healing and I've come to appreciate that the titles publisher Singing Dragon produce are highly-readable and enlightening. Perfect for a novice like me... By the time I had finished reading the book, I felt I had a confident understanding and appreciation of reiki and how it might help me. -- All Things HealingReiki can be hard to explain, a shared experience that is difficult to put into words, by Krishni approaches it in an appropriately simple and clear manner, with the gentle energy and ease of a seasoned master. I found myself transported to India by her tales of looking after deer in an ashram a job to which she devoted herself... Clear, crisp and concise, her clarity in "Principles of Reiki" is reassuring and powerful. -- TouchAs one of the early Reiki Masters in the Western Hemisphere, Krishni Boräng has a unique and deep understanding of Reiki. In this book she offers insights drawn from a long and thoughtful practice. This is of immense value to students of Reiki today and to those wishing to learn more about this unique and profound healing art. -- Rick Bockner, Reiki MasterThis is the only Reiki book that I recommend to my students and I am delighted that it is back in print. It tells you everything you need to know about Reiki with very practical advice. Krishni has a wealth and depth of experience from her many years of practice and close association with one of Hawayo Takata's Masters, Wanja Twan. -- Martha Sylvester, Reiki MasterIt is a relief for me to have a book that I can recommend to people that represents Reiki the way it was given to me. Krishni's book connects me to all that I love about the Usui System of Reiki...the beauty, simplicity, honesty and integrity of the system; the love I have for my Reiki Master and the power of Reiki itself that never ceases to amaze me. -- Liora Lalita Claff, Reiki MasterIf you need just one Reiki book to help you to come to know Reiki, or on your journey with Reiki in practice, this is THE book. Reiki is a practical, not theoretical, Healing Art, and Krishni with her 30 years' experience cuts straight through to the crucial essentials that you will need. -- Paul Dennis, Reiki MasterThose new to Reiki and those who are already Reiki initiated will find inspiration in Krishni's lovely book. -- Kate Jones, Reiki MasterTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword by Wanja Twan. Introduction. 1. My Story. 2. What is Reiki? 3. Initiation and Lineage. 4. History of Reiki - the Lineage. 5. Wanja Twan, my Reiki Master. 6. A Reiki Treatment. 7. First Degree Reiki. 8. Second Degree Reiki. 9. Reiki for Animals and Plants. 10. Living with Reiki. 11. Reiki Combined with Other Methods of Healing. 12. How to Find a Reiki Master. 13. The Spiritual Principles of Reiki. Afterwords. Useful Websites. Further Reading.

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Book SynopsisThomas Wernicke's authoritative book is one of the first resources in English on Shonishin, a non-invasive form of acupuncture developed specifically to respond to the needs of children. With its safe, quick and effective treatments, Shonishin is increasingly catching the attention of therapists world-wide. Covering the history, theory and clinical practice, Wernicke explores how Shonishin is used with young children, from babies and toddlers to school-age children, to treat a range of behavioural issues and physical conditions such as KISS syndrome, allergies and asthma. He also examines how the techniques can be adapted for use with adults and older people to provide an alternative, non-invasive treatment. With access to downloadable handouts that can be used with patients, and international case studies that demonstrate its effectiveness, his book provides a complete and practical handbook on Shonishin for existing practitioners. Written in an accessible style, it will also be of value to any therapist interested in learning more about the treatment, including practitioners of Chinese and Japanese medicine, traditional acupuncture and shiatsu, craniosacral and occupational therapists, and physiotherapists.Table of ContentsPreliminary Notes on Treating Children. Part I. Theoretical Principles. 1. Historical Background: Treating Children in Japan. 2. Introduction. 3. Diagnostic Principles. Part II. Practice. 4. Treatment Principles. 5. Treating Babies (From Birth to 12 Months). 6. Treating Small Children (from 2–3 Years). 7. Treating Pre-school Children (from 4-6 years). 8. Treating School-age Children (7-14 Years). 9. Treating Adults. 10. Treating the Elderly and People with Impaired Mobility. 11. Practical Use within the Home Setting. 12. Examples from Practice. 13. Epilogue (Feedback). Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisPractising regular breathing exercises helps to develop healthy breathing patterns, which can lessen the effects of breathing difficulties caused by COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).This is a short, practical guide to using new therapeutic breathing exercises which focus on techniques to reduce breathlessness and control coughing to help you to get the most out of every breath. The exercises are simple, easy to follow, and designed to work alongside usual medical care. No special equipment is necessary, you can practise in your own home at your own pace, and this illustrated guide contains all the information you need to get started.This handbook will be perfect for anyone with COPD who wants to help manage their breathing difficulties, coughing and fatigue with simple and effective techniques. Professionals working with COPD sufferers, such as physiotherapists, physical therapists and carers, will also find the book of interest.Trade ReviewThis is a short, practical guide to using new therapeutic breathing exercises which focus on techniques to reduce breathlessness and control coughing... The exercises are simple, easy to follow and designed to work alongside usual medical care. No special equipment is necessary, you can practice in your own home at your own pace, and this illustrated guide contains all the information you need to get started.This handbook will be perfect for anyone with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) who wants to help manage their breathing difficulties... Professionals working with COPD sufferers, such as physiotherapists, physical therapists and carers, will also find the book of interest. -- Embody MagazineThis is a really useful book for people with COPD. It is full of helpful tips and instruction, written in a way that everyone can understand. I particularly like the quizzes and memory tests that are included throughout the text. -- Gillian Austin, Specialist Respiratory Chartered PhysiotherapistAn excellent and easy-to-read book. It should be a must read for everyone with COPD. -- Helen Hambleton, Respiratory Nurse SpecialistThe three key breathing elements which transformed my health were changing to nose-breathing, learning how to keep breaths gentle and controlled, and breathing into my lower chest. All of these are covered in the book. Now, aged 63, I appreciate that having the benefit of these breathing exercises has enabled me to live well with COPD, to continue working, to engage in physical activities such as yoga, and to enjoy a varied social life. -- From the foreword by Linda Shampan, UKCP Registered psychotherapist and qualified Buteyko teacherThis short book is aimed directly at people who have mild-to-moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It takes the reader through a 28-day plan, divided into two halves (days 1-14 and 15-28), which is designed to address the common problems of dysfunctional breathing patterns. There are ten chapters, which take the reader through the background to dysfunctional breathing patterns and explains why people may feel increasingly breathless during activities... this is a helpful, wellwrittenbook that people with mild COPD may find beneficial. Occupational therapists would find it a usefuladdition to their bookshelf. -- Dr Louise Sewell, Clinical Lead for Pulmonary Rehabilitation, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust * British Journal of Occupational Therapy (BJOT) *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Information for Medical Professionals. Foreword: A Personal Experience of Breathing Exercises. 1. Will Breathing Techniques Help my COPD?. 2. What do I have to do?. 3. Feeling Short of Breath?. 4. Breathing through your Nose. 5. Controlling your Cough. 6. Breathing more Easily. 7. The Plan - Days 1 to 14. 8. Reducing Breathlessness. 9. Stretching for Better Breathing. 10. The Plan - Days 15 to 28 and Beyond.

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Book SynopsisAn invaluable companion for complementary and beauty therapists working with older people in care, this book offers helpful information and advice on practical issues that are often overlooked in training, including: · Assessing older clients for appropriate treatments· Communicating effectively with older clients, relatives and care staff· Adapting treatments for older clients with particular health conditions, including dementia· Working around beds, wheelchairs, walking frames and medical equipment· Hygiene, safety and ethical considerations· Guidance on using specific complementary therapies and techniques with older clients, including reflexology, aromatherapy and massage· Common pitfalls and difficulties practitioners may encounter, offering encouragement and down-to-earth advice for tackling them. With useful case examples and explanatory photographs throughout, this is an essential handbook for practitioners who have recently started working, or who are training to work with, older people in care, including in care homes, hospitals and in palliative care.Trade ReviewThis is an essential handbook for practitioners who have recently started working - or are training to work with - older people in care, including in care homes, hospitals and in palliative care. -- International TherapistSharon is one of those rare people who instinctively understand the three basic needs of everyone: to grow, to be successful and to be appreciated, and she uses her experience to help other carers, and aspirants, make those needs better met in the elderly...She understands that if one can find what these needs mean to each person, life can be greatly improved, and she has prepared this text to share her wide experience with others. -- Dr Alasdair Diarmid Ross, former Director of Public Health for TasmaniaIn The Carer’s Cosmetic Handbook, Sharon Tay provides a most useful and informative guide for those caring for older people (and some younger ones too) who wish to provide simple beauty treatments. In this recent publication Complementary Therapies for Older People in Care, Sharon has gone a large step further, detailing the minutiae of setting up and providing a mobile beauty and complementary treatment service, suitable for an inexperienced practitioner going out on their own. With her accessible, conversational style, such a practitioner could feel that Sharon, with her depth of experience in caring for frail people, was right beside them, guiding them in the safe, respectful provision of treatments. The chapters on hygiene, sanitation, self-care and safety are very detailed, necessarily, as these important subjects cannot be over-emphasised. But what shines out of every page is Sharon’s deep compassion for those in care, and her wealth of experience. Fortunate indeed are those clients who have been the recipients of her care. This book will go a long way in encouraging less experienced practitioners to take on the challenge of providing caring treatment to "the forgotten ones" - those in care. -- Dr Ann Miller, GP with a particular interest in complementary therapies, Victoria, AustraliaThe book, Complementary therapies for older People in care, is a companion for complementary and beauty therapists working with older people, who are looking for information and practical advice on the issues that can often be overlooked in training... The book covers advice on assessing older clients for suitable treatments; communicating effectively with clients, relatives and care staff; adapting treatments for clients with particular health conditions, including dementia; working around beds, wheelchairs and medical equipment; hygiene and safety; and ethical considerations. Guidance on how to use specific complementary therapies and techniques with older clients, including reflexology, aromatherapy and massage, is also highlighted.With useful examples and explanatory photographs throughout, the author gives new practitioners the confidence and practical strategies needed to provide treatments that are tailored to the particular needs of older people. -- Ageless MagazineWith useful examples and explanatory photographs throughout, the book gives both experienced and new practitioners the confidence and practical strategies needed to provide treatments that are tailored to the particular needs of older people.The book includes: assessing older clients for suitable treatments; communicating effectively with clients, relatives and care staff; adapting treatments for clients with particular health conditions, including dementia; working around beds, wheelchairs and medical equipment; hygiene, safety; and ethical considerations... provides guidance on using specific complementary therapies and t3chniues which includes reflexology, aromatherapy and massage... There is also a very useful and extensive index with links for further resources and reference material for all areas covered in the book should you wish to have more information. -- FootprintsTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Support Aids, Special Needs and Communication. Part 1: Support Aids and Special Needs. A Visit to a Nursing Home. Safety and Security. Communication with the Nursing Staff. Information and Data. The Client. Client Assessment and Reports. Part 2: Prostheses and Support Aids. Prostheses. Catheters. Colostomy Bags. Oxygen Masks. Braces. Dentures. Walking Frames. Walking Sticks. Wheelchairs. Motorised Wheelchairs. Motorised Scooters. Mobile Lounge Chairs. The Bed. Mobile Bed Trays. Drinking Cups. Part 3: Communication and Understanding the Needs of Frail Older People. Moving Into a Nursing Home. Dealing with Dementia. Privacy Issues. Empathy and Sympathy. Detachment (for the Therapist). Death of a Client. Communication Impairment. 2. Medication, Illness and Nutritional Impairments. Part 1: Medication and their Side Effects. Side Effects to the Skin. Side Effects to the Fingernails and Toenails. Side Effects to Facial Hair Growth. Part 3: Illness and Disabilities. Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. Beauty Therapy for Clients with Dementia. Hairdressing Tips. Natural Therapies for Clients with Dementia. Parkinson's Disease. Beauty Therapy for Clients with Parkinson's Disease. Natural Therapies for Clients with Parkinson's Disease. Cardiovascular Disease. Cerebrovascular Disease. Beauty Tips for the Therapist. Heart Disease. Arthritis. Beauty Therapies for Arthritis Sufferers. Osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid Arthritis. Gout. Natural Therapies for Arthritis Sufferers. Multiple Sclerosis. Treating a Client with MS. Diabetes. Emphysema. Chronic Bronchitis. Pneumonia. Vision Impairment. Cataracts. Glaucoma. Pterygium. Age-related Macular Degeneration. Hearing Impairment. Part 3: Nutritional Impairment. Teeth and Dentures. Importance of Water Intake for Older Persons. Social Dining for Low Care Residents. Tips for the Therapist. 3. Hygiene Practice. Personal Hygiene. The Client in the Salon or Clinic. Hygiene Care for the Therapist. Equipment Hygiene. Hygiene Standards in the Salon or Clinic. Linen Hygiene. Linen for the Salon and Clinic. Packing the Cosmetic Bag. Hygiene Tips for the Client. Pathogen Prevention Procedures. Sterilisation. Disinfection. Method of Disinfecting Equipment. Sanitisation. Sanitising Units. Infections and Immunity. Bacteria. Viruses. Fungi. Immunity to Infection. Immunisation Concerns for the Therapist. 4. Fingernail and Skin Care Tips. Common Fingernail Problems. Coloured Nails - What Do They Mean? Treating Hands and Fingernails. Nail Polish and Nail Polish Remover. Simple Tips. Common Skin Disorders in Older Persons. Safety Tips for the Therapist. 5. Cosmetics, Essential Oils and Beauty Therapy. Understanding the Use of Cosmetics and Essential Oils. The Use of Sorbolene Creams. Application of Cosmetic Creams and Lotions. What Cosmetics Should I Use on my Client? Selling Cosmetics in Aged Care Homes. Facials. Working Around Beds, Chairs, Wheelchairs and Lounge Chairs. Before Giving a Facial. A Facial for Frail Persons. Makeup. The Eyebrows and Colour Tints. Eyelash Tints. Makeup Application. Makeup Tips for Older Women. Waxing for Older Women. Facial Hair Problems. Safe Waxing. Waxing Facial Hair. Manicure Tips. Step Guide to a Basic Manicure. Coloured Nail Varnish. 6. Natural Therapies for Older People. Introducing Therapies to a Client. Preparing for the Massage. Massage to the Head, Neck and Shoulders. Giving a Full Body Massage to an Older Person. Using Essential Oils. Herbal Infusions Used for Hands and Foot Spa. Creative Visualisation. Colour Therapy. 7. Reflexology and Face Reflexology for People in Care. What is Reflexology? What is the Difference between Reflexology and Acupressure? How Does Reflexology Help? Foot Chart. Face Reflexology. How Does Face Reflexology Work? Contraindications. Reflexology Face Charts. Face Reflexology Reflex and Pressure Points with Basic Head Anatomy. Face Reflexology for Frail Persons. Chinese Face Reading and Acupressure. Conclusion. 8. Home Visits and Hospital Visits. Home Visits. Visiting a Client. Client Contracts. The Client at Home. Hospital Visits. Palliative Care Clients. 9. The Code of Ethics and the Delicate Balance. Confidentiality. Referrals. Case Studies. When Not to Treat a Client. Conclusion. References. Further Reading. Useful Websites.

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Book SynopsisCombining a wide range of drug-free therapeutic approaches, this book is a step-by-step guide to Peter Smith's unique, 100% natural sleep solution. It:· Explains how sleep 'works' and the physical and psychological causes of insomnia.· Offers practical advice about how to practice good sleep behaviours and switch on relaxation responses within the nervous system, including the revolutionary concept of 'virtual darkness'.· Gives tips on getting the right dietary supplements for a good night's sleep and creating the right sleeping environment.· Advises 'night owls' 'early birds' and 'free runners' about how to reset problematic sleep cycles.· Provides guidelines for preventing jetlag. 'Sleep Better with Natural Therapies' combines psychological treatments, such as CBT, with physiological ones, such as adjusting the biological clock, and demonstrates that it is possible to retrain the mind and change your learned associations with sleep in just a matter of weeks. This is vital reading for anyone struggling with insomnia, problems with sleep cycles, or the effects of jet lag and will be of interest to complementary health practitioners and mental health professionals.Trade ReviewOffers practical advice about how to practice good sleep behaviours and switch on relaxation responses within the nervous system... Gives tips on getting the right dietary supplements for a good night's sleep and creating the right sleeping environment... Provides guidelines for preventing jetlag. "Sleep Better with Natural Therapies" combines psychological treatments, such as CBT, with physiological ones...This vital reading for anyone struggling with insomnia, problems with sleep cycles, or the effects of jet lag and will be of interest to complementary health practitioners and mental health professionals. -- Universal MagazineThe book focuses on some treatment with a strong evidence base, such as bright light therapy, sleep hygiene and CBT, and also looks at pharmacological approaches... the resources section has very specific advice on what type of supplement to use and when to use them and has some information on different types of meditation... I found the book an enlightening read...The depth that the author went into when discussing treatments and techniques to use was refreshing, and the book was well structured. -- British Sleep Society's NewsletterOne of the main things I enjoyed about this book is the integrated approach [it] takes... The text offers a practical, self-help programme including relaxation, the use of bright light and darkness, diet, sleep hygiene and the management of mental tension. [It] also presents a safe way to come off sleeping tablets. As a healthcare professional who works with sleep issues, I am always mindful of an approach which gives the client the self-care tools first before withdrawing sleep medication and this book does that. The programme is designed to be implemented over several weeks and provides a solid presentation of techniques. -- Laurel Alexander, Complementary Therapist, Tutor and AuthorPeter Smith provides you with information on all areas of sleep, from understanding it to restoring a healthy sleep cycle. This book also inhabits the perfect step-by-step guide on how to overcome sleep issues such as insomnia and jet lag. Peter Smith certainly has "the-sleep-solution" and can teach anyone suffering from lack of sleep how to correct, maintain and prevent sleeping problems. -- The Journal of the Association of Natural MedicinePeter Smith has not only addressed all the usual causes of sleep disorder... but he has also considered the conventional medical causes and orthodox treatments... All in all a masterly exposition and it is hard to think of anything more that might be added... the majority of readers will find it an invaluable aid in dealing with sleeping problems without recourse to prescription drugs. -- Joe Sinclair * Nurturing Potential, Potential Unleashed blog *Table of ContentsPreface. How to Use This Book. Part 1. Understanding Sleep. 1.1. What makes us sleep and wake? 1.2. How does our biological clock affect sleep cycles? Part 2. Overcoming Insomnia. 2.1. What is insomnia? 2.2. Before treating insomnia Rule out Other Illnesses First. 2.3. Introducing the Insomnia Cure. Part 3. The Insomnia Cure Step-by-Step Treatment Program. Step 1. Increasing your Natural Melatonin and Gathering the Supplies you'll Need. Step 2. Eliminating Sleep Inhibiters, Diet and How Stress Responses Affect your Sleep. Step 3. Understanding Sleep and Health, Preloading Sleep Supplements. Step 4. Putting Everything Together: Starting to Cure Your Insomnia. Step 5. Coming off Sleeping Pills, Building the Number of Hours You Sleep, Advanced Relaxation and Emotional Release Techniques. Step 6. Consolidating and Perpetuating Your Gains. Part 4. Restoring a Healthy Sleep Cycle. 4.1. Sleep-Wake Cycles and Exposure to Light. 4.2. Problematic Sleep Cycles: Night Owls, Early Birds and Free Runners. 4.3. How to Adjust Your Sleep Cycle. 4.4. Jet Lag. Resources. How to Perform a Bright Light Treatment. Choosing and Using the Right B-12 Supplements. How to Set Up Virtual and Total Darkness. Choosing and Using the Right Melatonin Supplements. Recommended Medications. Glossary. References.

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