Complementary therapies, healing and health Books

Book SynopsisThis is the definitive introductory guide to Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a therapeutic psychological tool that draws on Chinese medicine and NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) to remove blockages within the energy system. Traditional and modern approaches of EFT are explained alongside a comprehensive description of EnergyEFT, the most advanced and evolved form. Simple practical usages of EFT for stress reduction are included, with step-by-step instruction on how to use tapping to remove stress and energise yourself. There are case studies and practical examples demonstrating how EFT can relieve a wide range of negative emotional conditions including anxiety, anger, depression, insomnia and migraines. The book also explores how EFT can improve and maximise positive emotional and spiritual functioning in terms of health and wealth transformation.The uses of EFT are numerous and this handbook is an ideal starting point for anyone interested in learning more about the positive impact EFT techniques can have on their wellbeing.Trade ReviewThis book is a must for anyone in the healing profession who wants to provide their clients with an easy but effective method of helping themselves in-between sessions and also for those wishing to take action to restore their own sense of wellbeing or equilibrium.EFT can be used in conjunction with other therapies so you can increase your repertoire of tools if you are already a complementary therapist or use it on yourself, your family and your friends... It is refreshing to be offered a direct and accessible route to healing. As the authors show, it only takes a few minutes to do a couple of rounds of EFT and the positive results often become evident before the routine is even finished. -- Faith Waude, Founder of Hypnotic World and the Hypnotic World International Academy of HypnotherapyIn this thoughtful and well researched book, Lawrence Pagett and Paul Millward trace the developmental path that has led us to modern EnergyEFT, before guiding the reader to experience the unique effects of this outstanding change modality for themselves. -- From the foreword by Silvia Hartmann, Chair, The Association For Meridian & Energy TherapiesTable of ContentsForeword by Dr Silvia Hartmann. Introduction. 1. Tracing the Ancient Origins of Asian Energy Concepts. 2. Historical Exploration of Western Applications of Eastern Energy Modalities. 3. The Birth of Tapping: Goodheart, Diamond and Callahan. 4. The Emergence of EFT: The Work of Gary Craig. 5. The Evolution of EFT: From Craig to Hartmann. 6. Tapping into the Power of EFT: DIY EFT for the Beginner. 7. Real Life Stories of EFT at Work. 8. What is Energy EFT?: The Work of Dr Silvia Hartmann. 9. Putting the Energy into EFT: The Practical Benefits of Energy Utilisation. 10. A Client's Perspective of a Professional EFT/ Energy EFT Session. Useful Organisations and Contacts. Index.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the quick and easy Chinese exercise approach to common daily health problems in this fully-illustrated and easy-to-follow handbook. Based on millennia of effective Chinese medicine and health practice, the Qigong and self-massage techniques described take just a few minutes a day, and can resolve on-going issues such as knee pain, hemorrhoids, insomnia, sciatica and lower back pain. More immediate problems such as a stiff neck or a headache can be addressed straight away, and there is even a remedy for grey hair.The last part of the book introduces simple and quick exercises, based on Chinese medicine, which can be used to promote overall health and wellbeing. Learn how to strengthen and protect your teeth, how to get a better night's sleep, and how to refresh and tonify your brain. All of the exercises are clearly explained with easy-to-follow written instructions and illustrations, and they all take less than 10 to 15 minutes to complete. No drugs or equipment is involved in any of the exercises - all you need is your own body.This practical book will be invaluable to anyone who is seeking respite from particular chronic health problems, or who simply wants to improve their overall health and wellbeing.Table of ContentsPreface by Professor Xie Zhufan. Part 1. Methods of Curing Diseases. Treatment of White Hair. Treatment of Myopia with Still Qigong. A Therapeutic Exercise for Stiff Neck. Prevention and Treatment of Cervical Spondylosis by Writing a Chinese Character. Exercise for Periarthritis of the Shoulder. Patting as Treatment for Shoulder Pain and Backache. Abdomen-Kneading – A Remedy for Gastrointestinal Diseases. Treatment of Lower Back Pain – “Back Moving”. Treatment of Sciatica – Lying, Sitting and Standing. Anus- Lifting Exercise – A Method for Preventing and treating Hemorrhoids. Waist-Rubbing Exercise. “Waist-Turning” Exercise – A Remedy for Constipation. An Effective Treatment for Enuresis. Treatment of Pain in the Knee Joint by Physical Exercise. Self-Massage for Insomnia. Massage Treatment for Meniere's Syndrome. Rubbing the Arch of the Foot and Massaging the Head and Neck to Lower Blood Pressure. Digital Acupoint Pressure for Treating Common Ailments in the Aged. Treatment of Headache, Syncope, Lumbago, Angina Pectoris and Nocturnal Emission by Digital Acupoint Pressure. Prevention and Treatment of Systremma (Cramp in the Leg). Qigong Therapy for Nocturnal Emission, Hemorrhoids and Incontinence of Urine. Part 2. Methods of Keeping Fit. Patting All Over the Body. Ten-Minute Self-Massage Before Sleep. Ten-Minute Qigong Practice. “Rocking on the Wave” – A Kind of Self Massage. Health Exercise for the Prevention of Colds. Protection of Health by “Hair-Combing”. Laozi's Brain-Tonifying Exercise. Protection of Teeth. Digital Exercise. “Hungry Tiger Stretches Itself” – A Simple Health-Improving Exercise.

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Book SynopsisMeditating with colour can be a powerful way to improve health and well-being and this simple handbook provides a full spectrum of new and easy-to-use colour meditation exercises. Red can be used to improve circulation and fight infection; blue to soothe the mind and lower blood pressure. Each chapter looks at a particular colour and its associated chakra, discusses the characteristics and healing properties, and offers a series of relaxing breathing exercises and transformative visualisations for working with the colour in question. Anyone can practice these simple meditations in the home, and they are ideal for colour therapists, energy healers, yoga instructors and meditation leaders to use with clients.Trade ReviewMeditating with colour can be a powerful way to improve health and well-being and this simple handbook provides a full spectrum of new and easy-to-use colour meditation exercises...Each chapter looks at a particular colour and its associated chakra, discusses the characteristics and healing properties, and offers a series of relaxing breathing exercises and transformative visualisations for working with the colour in question. Anyone can practice thesesimple meditations in the home, and they are ideal for colour therapists, energy healers, yoga instructors and meditation leaders to use with clients. -- Universal MagazineTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Light. 2. Red. 3. Orange. 4. Yellow. 5. Green. 6. Turquoise. 7. Blue. 8. Indigo. 9. Violet. 10. Magenta. Epilogue.

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Book SynopsisDoes the art of medicine matter? Does it really help us become better doctors and improve results? Dr. Claudia Welch explores how the effectiveness of a physician extends far beyond the ability to prescribe correct treatments, and how mastering the art of doctoring can make the medicine more effective.Drawing on Eastern medical traditions and experience as well as on Western science, Dr. Welch examines how we know what we know, the mechanics of doctor-patient emotional contagion, and the degree to which a patient's sensory experience in a medical office affects their experience of treatments delivered. Dr. Welch also offers practical steps that doctors can take to cultivate more refined perceptive abilities and improve results.Dr. Welch's book will be essential reading for all health care practitioners interested in understanding the art of their practice and how it can enhance therapeutic outcomes, including doctors of Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, Naturopathy, as well as western medical professionals and other complementary health practitioners.Trade ReviewThe concept that a physician can actively cultivate the ability to exert a positive medicinal effect on a patient is a welcome perspective in a world that prioritizes techniques, fad diets, new drugs, remedies, supplements and renegade experimental medicine to address illness. Dr. Claudia Welch teases out unconscious and subconscious assumptions of the modern day physician, and the qualities they engender, shedding light on them from an Eastern medical perspective to offer methods for improvement. This book belongs in the library of every health care practitioner, any patient who wants to know what to look for in one, and indeed any concerned individual who wishes to cultivate good relationships with, and a good influence on, all sentient beings, and our planet. -- Dr. Robert Svoboda, BAMSBecause of her background in Ayurveda, acupuncture, and teaching as well as her spiritual discipline, Dr Claudia Welch has developed the insight to see beyond the physical and to look for the subtle signs of pre-pathological conditions. The practitioner can use the practical steps in this book to guide them beyond lab tests and toward results that are more effective. -- Dr. Vasant Lad, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, and author of Ayurveda: Science of Self-Healing, Textbook of Ayurveda series and moreSir William Osler, the father of western scientific medicine, said, 'the practice of medicine is an art, not a trade, a calling, not a business; a calling in which your heart will be exercised equally with your head.' Dr. Claudia Welch stands in this great tradition. Her book is a clarion call to the spiritual side of medicine, without which healing can never be complete. -- Dr. Larry Dossey, MD, author of One Mind: How Our Individual Mind Is Part of a Greater Consciousness and Why It MattersA wise and compassionate meditation on the art and science of holistic medicine. -- Dr. Timothy McCall, MD, author of Yoga as Medicine, Co-editor of The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care and Co-director, The Simply Yoga Institute, Summit, NJDr. Claudia Welch, who has a doctorate in Oriental Medicine and lists among her credentials membership of the National Association of Ayurvedic Medicine as well as the Author's Guild, has written this insightful book about the interlinking of medicine and science... This is a fascinating book that draws many parallels with Western medicine while enlightening us on the complexities of Eastern philosophies, particularly Ayurvedic teachings. It informs and educates us to gain a deeper understanding of health and the world around us. -- Dr Anne Parfitt-Rogers * NY Journal of Books - West *Table of ContentsPreface and Notes. 1. The Art of Medicine and the Qualities of a Physician. Part I. Excellence in Theoretical Knowledge. 2. Authority. 3. Perception: Developing Empathy. 4. Inference: The Role of Prediction in Medicine. 5. The Side Effects of the Pursuit of Knowledge. Part II. Extensive Practical Experience. 6. Don't Panic. Wait. 7. Nothing is Ever As It Seems. 8. Doctor as Educator. 9. Treat Complicated with Simple. 10. Subtraction First, Then Addition. 11. Patients Should Get Better. 12. When Nothing is Wrong, Pay Close Attention. 13. Healing Through Environment, Co-Workers and Protocols. 14. Working with or After Other Practitioners. 15. Turning Away Patients. 16. Tell the Truth. 17. The Role of Story in Diagnosis, Treatment and Compliance. 18. Confidence vs. Cockiness. Introduction to Chapters 19 through 23. 19. Sexual Abuse. 20. Addictions. 21. Mental Illness. 22. Eating Disorders. 23. Domestic Violence. 24. Determining the Severity of a Crisis. 25. Telephone Availability and Crisis. 26. Great Loss and Suffering. 27. Cake or Death? Choosing Hope. 28. Reflections on Part II. Part III. Dexterity. 29. Reaching Beyond Our Own Field. 30. When the Front Door Is Locked, Used the Back Door, or Even a Window. 31. When Patients Consistently Experience Odd Reactions to Remedies. 32. Loopholes - Thinking Outside the Box. 33. Reflections on Part III. Part IV. Purity. 34. Spiritual Powers vs. Effect of Character. 35. Doctor as Medicine. 36. Supporting Change Through Love and Focus. 37. Good Company. 38. Physical Purification. 39. Reflections on Part IV. Part V. Medicine. 40. Abundance. 41. Suitability. 42. Multiple Form. 43. Potency. 44. Reflections on Part V. Part VI. Compassion. Endnotes.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to Zero Balancing brings this increasingly popular therapy to life. It contains a clear description of the anatomy and physiology of energy which leads on to a compelling explanation of how and why this form of bodywork can have such powerful effects. Throughout, there are illustrations which convey the unique energy of a Zero Balancing session and John Hamwee provides fascinating examples of clients, their experiences and the outcomes of the work.Trade ReviewAuthor John Hamwee trained with Fritz Smith and has taught Zero Balancing for more than 20 years. The powerful effects of this technique are explored through real client examples, along with information about touch, technique, and the session. -- Massage & Bodywork magazineTable of ContentsForeword by Fritz Smith, MD FCCAc. Preface. 1. Balance. 2. Touch. 3. Technique. 4. The Body. 5. The Session. 6. The Art. 7. Developments. Bibliography. Useful Addresses. Index.

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Book SynopsisAddressing the challenge of serious infection, especially MRSA, in hospitals, in the community, and in animals, Maggie Tisserand focuses on the scientifically proven effects of antibacterial essential oils, and their usefulness in managing infection, including the 'superbug'. She profiles the key essential oils - tea tree, manuka and thyme - covering everything from habitat, chemistry and commercial uses to the latest scientific research that proves their effectiveness against bacterial infection, and how they should be used. She also includes information about other methods that have been shown to help with the management of acute infection, including allicin from garlic, silver, manuka honey and phage therapy.Breaking new ground in the field of essential oils, this scientifically based but accessible book will be essential reading for aromatherapists, health professionals and everyone interested in effective ways in which to combat infection and stay healthy. With the increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the danger of bacteria staying alive on surfaces and clothing, it is in the interests of every therapist and practitioner to be aware of these threats and instigate preventative measures.Trade ReviewMaggie Tisserand is an internationally recognized expert on the uses of essential oils with MRSA. Her comprehensive book is an extraordinary resource for anyone suffering with MRSA and offers vital information for health professionals worldwide. Maggie has successfully given us organized and practical information on how people can protect themselves against MRSA. The book is an accessible, in depth compendium of crucial information. -- Andrea Butje is the founder of Aromahead Institute, an innovative online school of essential oils, www.aromahead.comTable of ContentsPart I. 1. MRSA – World View. 2. MRSA – Human Stories. 3. MRSA in Animals. 4. Evolution of MRSA. 5. Microbiology Explained. Part II. 6. Tea Tree. 7. Manuka. 8. Thyme. 9. Further Research with Essential Oils. 10. Other Ways to Combat MRSA. Part III. Appendices. 1. Facts & Figures. 2. Reasons for Resistance. 3. Risk Factors. 4. Before Going into Hospital. 5. Essential Oils. 6. Wound Care. 7. Extra Reading. 8. International Agencies. Resources – Products. Resources – Services. Glossary. References. About the Author.

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Book SynopsisWhat is it that really gets people better? With practical information on how to support clients' healing processes, this book helps practitioners across a wide range of physical and medical therapies, as well as psychotherapists, to improve their practice and get better at what they do.Getting to the core of true healing, Noah Karrasch explores the essentials of effective practice that apply across all healing modalities and expands on a four step formula based on these essentials: caring about patrons, providing a safe setting, communicating with clients, and encouraging their participation in their own healing. The book also discusses the practitioner's self-understanding and self-healing work as a vital part of becoming a better provider of health and healing, and Karrasch presents a model of communication focused on recognising which of four centers (head, heart, gut, or groin) both practitioners and their clients operate from to strengthen ties between healing partners.Revealing the fundamentals of effective practice drawn from a wide range of therapies, this book provides practical advice, as well as points of reflection, for all those seeking to deepen their therapeutic practice.Trade ReviewWhat an invigorating read! I can't tell you what a joy it is to see questions that have rumbled around silently inside me for years be addressed so clearly in this book. Questions that go to the heart of healing-what is it all really about? Why are we drawn to go into healing work-and how can we honestly explore our own motivations? -- Colleen Loehr, M.D., psychiatrist, Fulton (MO) State HospitalI have had the great fortune of experiencing treatment with Noah. His insights into the core of our problems offer the essence for healing at all levels. -- C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D., President, Holos Energy Medicine Education, founder of the American Holistic Medicine Association and author of 30 books on health issuesTable of ContentsPrologue. 1. The Basic Question: Am I Safe? 2. Why are We Sick? Alone, Afraid, Anxious; Demoralized or Dead. 3. Science vs Intuition. 4. Which Model of Healing? Any Model! 5. What Gets People Better? Caring; Creating Safety; Communicating; Cooperating. 6. Resolve or Release? 7. Physician, Heal Thyself: Embodiment. 8. Survival: Safety in All Its Forms. 9. Satisfaction Safety. 10. Self-Esteem Safety. 11. Purpose Safety. 12. Clarity Safety. 13. The Holy Whole Helper: Next Layer.

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Book SynopsisLiz Kalinowska and Daška Hatton invite you into the therapy room to experience a therapeutic encounter through the lens of Craniosacral Therapy, discussing ways that therapists and clients can work together to optimise the success of treatment.Describing a unique journey through ten bodywork sessions from the standpoints of a fictional client 'Anna', and her therapist, 'Sarah', the authors take you behind the scenes to witness the client's voyage of discovery, and how the encounter appears to her therapist during the course of treatment. The book shows how the perspectives of both participants develop and widen through their shared experiences and examines the ups and downs of the therapeutic relationship. Boundary, transference and trust issues are explored as Liz and Daška share their own experiences of more than 40 years in practice and examples from myth and legend help to place the work in a wider context.Trade ReviewAn interesting insight to the work of these healers and the compassion and thought they bring to their clients. -- Susie Orbach, psychotherapist and author of BodiesA fascinating account of ten sessions of Craniosacral Therapy. Written in the form of first person accounts from the perspectives of client, therapist and the authors, it takes the reader on a journey through their inner worlds, and clearly demonstrates the power and subtlety of a form of therapy which connects body and mind so well. -- Robin Shohet, Psychotherapist and AuthorI went (to Liz) for Craniosacral Therapy after suffering from a bad fall that had aggravated lumbar arthritis and after the failure of painful conventional treatments which hadn't provided any long-term relief. At first I was a little sceptical about the treatment but I found it to be relaxing, restoring and healing, and it has improved the quality of my life considerably. Reading this book reminded me of my own very positive experience of this work. No question, should the need arise, I shall return for more treatment. -- Chris McVie, Fleetwood MacLiz and Daška have presented a powerful journey through the personal and interpersonal processes that emerge as craniosacral sessions unfold and deepen. They stress that they are writing from a feminine perspective and that is so essential to hear and receive. Craniosacral work is essentially feminine in nature, based on states of presence, relationship and a deepening into a depth of listening and stillness. It is from this depth of presence, relationship and stillness, as the founder of the work, William Garner Sutherland, stressed, a deeper intelligence emerges and session work unfolds uniquely in each moment of time. I really appreciated the personal journeys described in this volume and hope it supports all readers in their own journey in life within the whole spectrum of joy, sorrow and healing processes. -- Franklyn Sills, Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Karuna Institute, author, Foundations in Craniosacral BiodynamicsA description of the evolving relationships between craniosacral psychotherapists and their clients. The lesson is beyond the title being true for any health caretaker and his patients young or old. An easy and pleasant read. -- Zvi Laron * Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews, Vol. 15, No. 1, September 2017 *Table of Contents1. Departure. 2. Feeling the Way. 3. Where Have I Come From. 4. Resistance. 5. Boundaries. 6. Separation. 7. Meetings. 8. Despondency. 9. Acceptance. 10. Closure and Return.

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Book Synopsis"Hot flushes, night sweats, insomnia... How on earth do I cope with symptoms of the menopause?" There is no single answer to this question.Based on up-to-date research, this book provides an honest account of the pros and cons of the different options for managing the menopause so that you can make an informed decision about the best approach for your particular situation. It covers hormone replacement therapy (HRT), bioidentical HRT, medication, lifestyle, nutrition, and complementary therapies, from acupuncture and reflexology to tai chi and yoga.This is everything you need to know about the issues you may face during the perimenopause and menopause, how to support your body as the changes start, and the conventional, alternative and self-help therapies that can ease your symptoms.Trade ReviewMegan A. Arroll and Liz Efiong have written a very comprehensive guide to the menopause. The information given should make it easier and less confusing to make an informed decision on what action to take. -- From the Foreword by Dr John Moran, Medical Director of Holistic Medical Clinic and Specialist in Menopause and Nutritional MedicineThe book is written in an optimistic and realistic style with a 'what can I do' attitude. Each chapter clearly sets out its aims at the beginning. Each chapter is split up into succinct sections and each chapter ends with a succinct summary. It's very easy reading with no waffle and is not full of medical jargon. It is a well-referenced book so you can easily go away and do further research...this is a really helpful guide for women during menopause and for those wanting to make changes to their lifestyle to ensure that the next stage of their life is as healthy and fulfilling as possible. -- Julieann Roberts * Menopause Health Matters *The authors of the book have written an excellent, easy to read and understand guide that examines alternatives other than conventional HRT. -- Mariette LoboWhere the book is cutting edge is in the balanced, critical discussion on the use of HRT, and bioidentical hormone therapy as well as non-hormone medical treatments and medical tests. Don't wait for the menopause; be informed and make the most of this next empowering phase of your life. -- Heather Rosa * Optimum Nutrition *I think it is an excellent resource which offers clear unbiased information in a very accessible form. I will certainly be sharing it with my followers. -- Diane Danzebrink * menopausesupport.co.uk *Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. 1. Overview and the experience of the menopause. 2. Basic Principles for Hormonal Health. 3. Nutrition and dietary supplements for the menopause. 4. Psychological and behavioural interventions. 5. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapists. 6. Self-help. 7. Bioidentical and Non-Bioidentical Hormone Therapy: History and Controversies. 8. What type of HRT is right for me? 9. Medical Management. 10. Pulling it all together.

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Book SynopsisThe principles of Noah Karrasch's CORE® model focus on whole body, breath, and movement awareness in order to determine where restrictions and blockages in the body may occur. Based on a lifetime of fine-tuning CORE® theory and practice, this comprehensive text not only explains in detail how and why this model works, but will also help movement therapists get better results for clients by being more in tune with them and their bodies, and by improving clarity in their own practitioner bodies.Looking at the body as a whole with its four centres and five restriction areas, this book shows how to help clients move into and through spaces that may be `stuck'. Photographs and illustrations demonstrate how to work from a free and resilient CORE® and how to isolate, stretch and release restrictions to achieve greater energy levels and pain reduction. With the mantra that in order to treat the physical, we must also examine our emotional, mental and energetic states, this book shows how to better involve clients in their own healing process through movement work.Trade ReviewI will definitely reread Noah Karrasch's fine book and would love to use it as a text for yoga teacher and yoga therapy trainings. Noah's work integrates all of the top thinkers on fascia, vagus, mind/body, energy and healing into a readable and useful model that helps therapists remember why we do this healing work. -- Beth Spindler C-IAYT, ERYT500, Yoga Therapist, Teacher, Writer at Yoga International PublicationsI have had over 50 sessions with Noah and consider his work at the top of the bodywork movement. Read and heed this inspirational message. -- C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D., Founder and CEO, International Institute of Holistic MedicineThis easy-to-read book thoughtfully shares Noah's wisdoms gleaned from a lifetime of living with the process of healing the bodymind. He adds to the deepness of his extensive experience by grounding it within the research and practice of other contemporary leaders in the field. I plan to keep this resource handy to read whenever my physical listening senses need a honing! -- Victoria Day, MEd, PLPC, certification student LIMSNoah's book is a profound integration of cutting edge concepts in physiology, health and integrative medicine. In my view, this book (especially the first five chapters) should be required reading for all healers, beginning with physicians of all specialities, psychologists, and therapists of any persuasion. His understanding of the autonomic nervous system, and the impact of heart rate variability on overall health and function is a must read for any health practitioner. He makes very difficult material easy to understand.The second half of the book will be of great value to any body worker/movement therapist. Noah's practical applications of his BodyMindCORE concepts are useful, and helpful.As a client/patient, I have frequently benefited from Noah's BodyMindCORE work. He helps me breathe, move, and grow in a way that few others can. -- Ralph Harvey, MD, Cornerstone Family Practice, MI, USAWeaving insights from body-centered therapeutic realms, mind-centered psychology and heart-centered practices such as yoga, Noah Karrasch has created a wonderful synergy between Western practicalities and Eastern modalities. Yoga teachers, of which I am one, will benefit from hearing what he has to say, as will their students. -- Bernie Clark, author of Your Body, Your Yoga and The Complete Guide to Yin YogaHaving worked in the fitness and bodywork industry for over two decades, I've had the privilege to be taught by the inspirational and knowledgeable Noah Karrasch. His unique approach combines decades of study, knowledge and personal experience. I have passed on his hidden gems and techniques to hundreds of my own students over the years with startling and profound results. His model, philosophy and approach give guaranteed results.Noah shares his perspective on opening and loosening the BodyMindCORE, in order to unwind and release inner tension. This tension can cause a reduction in circulation, resulting in a lack of energy within the body, often leading to pain. Whether you are a bodywork professional or enthusiast, there is something for everybody in this book, due to Noah's clear and concise explanation. A fascinating read - highly recommended! -- Emma Newham, Director, Pilates Union UK, Creator of the BarreConcept Method, Owner of MyBody StudiosThis book has a good underpinning of knowledge to give an understanding of the body and the BodyMindCORE concept. The exercises could be used by yoga and movement practitioners along with remedial practitioners. It is also a book I would recommend for practitioners for self-care and nurturing which is so important for people within the caring professions. -- Anita JamesTable of ContentsPreface. 1. BodyMindCore: The CORE® Philosophy. 2. Pain and the Brain: That Tricky Pain Scale. 3. Partners in The Work: Talking the Talk. 4. Life Is Easier With Breath: A Healthy Heart. 5. Energy Work, Seen and Unseen: Energy Sensitivity. 6. Stretching the BodyMindCore: Our 'Personal' Line. 7. Tools and Cues: Whatever It Takes. 8. The Model. Appendix A. The Work: Examples, Ideas, Awareness. Appendix B. Advanced Work: Connecting the Centers and Gateways. Appendix C: Maturity.

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Book SynopsisWhat defines an excellent doctor? He or she must certainly have a wealth of scientific knowledge and practical experience - but is that enough? Dr Claudia Welch explores how the effectiveness of a physician extends far beyond the ability to prescribe correct treatments, identifying how to enhance the efficacy of medicine using four core doctoring principals: theoretical knowledge, practical experience, dexterity and 'purity'.Drawing on ancient Eastern medical traditions, modern Western science and her own experience, Dr Welch examines how we know what we know, the mechanics of doctor-patient emotional contagion, and the degree to which a patient's sensory experience in a medical office affects their experience of treatments delivered. She also offers practical steps to cultivating more refined perceptive abilities and improving results.Dr Welch's book will be essential reading for all healthcare practitioners interested in understanding how to enhance the therapeutic outcomes of their practice, including doctors of Ayurveda, Chinese medicine and Naturopathy, as well as Western medical professionals and other complementary health practitioners.Trade ReviewThe concept that a physician can actively cultivate the ability to exert a positive medicinal effect on a patient is a welcome perspective in a world that prioritizes techniques, fad diets, new drugs, remedies, supplements and renegade experimental medicine to address illness. Dr. Claudia Welch teases out unconscious and subconscious assumptions of the modern day physician, and the qualities they engender, shedding light on them from an Eastern medical perspective to offer methods for improvement. This book belongs in the library of every health care practitioner, any patient who wants to know what to look for in one, and indeed any concerned individual who wishes to cultivate good relationships with, and a good influence on, all sentient beings, and our planet. -- Dr. Robert Svoboda, BAMSBecause of her background in Ayurveda, acupuncture, and teaching as well as her spiritual discipline, Dr Claudia Welch has developed the insight to see beyond the physical and to look for the subtle signs of pre-pathological conditions. The practitioner can use the practical steps in this book to guide them beyond lab tests and toward results that are more effective. -- Dr. Vasant Lad, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, and author of Ayurveda: Science of Self-Healing, Textbook of Ayurveda series and moreSir William Osler, the father of western scientific medicine, said, 'the practice of medicine is an art, not a trade, a calling, not a business; a calling in which your heart will be exercised equally with your head.' Dr. Claudia Welch stands in this great tradition. Her book is a clarion call to the spiritual side of medicine, without which healing can never be complete. -- Dr. Larry Dossey, MD, author of One Mind: How Our Individual Mind Is Part of a Greater Consciousness and Why It MattersA wise and compassionate meditation on the art and science of holistic medicine. -- Dr. Timothy McCall, MD, author of Yoga as Medicine, Co-editor of The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care and Co-director, The Simply Yoga Institute, Summit, NJDr. Claudia Welch, who has a doctorate in Oriental Medicine and lists among her credentials membership of the National Association of Ayurvedic Medicine as well as the Author's Guild, has written this insightful book about the interlinking of medicine and science... This is a fascinating book that draws many parallels with Western medicine while enlightening us on the complexities of Eastern philosophies, particularly Ayurvedic teachings. It informs and educates us to gain a deeper understanding of health and the world around us. -- Dr Anne Parfitt-Rogers * NY Journal of Books - West *Table of ContentsPreface and Notes. 1. The Art of Medicine and the Qualities of a Physician. Part I. Excellence in Theoretical Knowledge. 2. Authority. 3. Perception: Developing Empathy. 4. Inference: The Role of Prediction in Medicine. 5. The Side Effects of the Pursuit of Knowledge. Part II. Extensive Practical Experience. 6. Don't Panic. Wait. 7. Nothing is Ever As It Seems. 8. Doctor as Educator. 9. Treat Complicated with Simple. 10. Subtraction First, Then Addition. 11. Patients Should Get Better. 12. When Nothing is Wrong, Pay Close Attention. 13. Healing Through Environment, Co-Workers and Protocols. 14. Working with or After Other Practitioners. 15. Turning Away Patients. 16. Tell the Truth. 17. The Role of Story in Diagnosis, Treatment and Compliance. 18. Confidence vs. Cockiness. Introduction to Chapters 19 through 23. 19. Sexual Abuse. 20. Addictions. 21. Mental Illness. 22. Eating Disorders. 23. Domestic Violence. 24. Determining the Severity of a Crisis. 25. Telephone Availability and Crisis. 26. Great Loss and Suffering. 27. Cake or Death? Choosing Hope. 28. Reflections on Part II. Part III. Dexterity. 29. Reaching Beyond Our Own Field. 30. When the Front Door Is Locked, Used the Back Door, or Even a Window. 31. When Patients Consistently Experience Odd Reactions to Remedies. 32. Loopholes - Thinking Outside the Box. 33. Reflections on Part III. Part IV. Purity. 34. Spiritual Powers vs. Effect of Character. 35. Doctor as Medicine. 36. Supporting Change Through Love and Focus. 37. Good Company. 38. Physical Purification. 39. Reflections on Part IV. Part V. Medicine. 40. Abundance. 41. Suitability. 42. Multiple Form. 43. Potency. 44. Reflections on Part V. Part VI. Compassion. Endnotes.

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Book SynopsisA scholarly yet practical account for modern clinicians of some of the key difficult questions arising from obscure passages in the classics of Chinese medicine. This book offers an interpretation of crucial sections from the classical Chinese texts which have continued to puzzle Western clinicians, and serves as a basis for more effective acupuncture treatments. The author discusses Sasang medicine interpretations of specific phenomena, showing where Korean medicine diverged from Chinese, and how the two traditions can inform each other, and the modern acupuncturist. Elsewhere, he discusses the Daoist roots of Chinese medicine, the fundamental differences between Oriental and Western medical approaches, as well as various important issues in pulse diagnosis, all of which have practical application for modern clinicians and students.Trade ReviewWhile this text will serve as an essential philosophical and textual primer for the student, every page contains doors that beckon the advanced practitioner to travel deeply inward. Inspired by the classic texts, Peter shares a lifetime of experience to illuminate their deeper meanings and import for the contemporary practitioner. Chinese medicine is in good hands. -- Lonny Jarrett, MAc., Author of Nourishing Destiny: The Inner Tradition of Chinese MedicinePeter Eckman's eclectic explorations, and most importantly their clinical applications, have contributed greatly to the ongoing process of synthesis, serving to further what Joseph Needham called a confluence of East Asian and modern Western science. -- Andrew Prescott, Former Clinic Director at Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine, USAPeter Eckman's wide perspective allows him to connect acupuncture with the traditional Chinese sources (Yijing, Taoism..) and to unravel them within clinical practice. -- Jean-Marc Kespi, Honorary President of The French Association of AcupunctureThe book's essence, distilled into a single word, is 'resonance', its aim being to shed new light on old wisdoms contained in the classics of Chinese medicine...This latest offering is a slim volume but offers big, practice changing ideas for those in the profession...Although the volume is lightweight, it packs a lot of information and the many footnotes show just how thorough the author has been with his research. No stone is left unturned in pursuit of what the ancients were intending to convey. I loved how his observations and theories are soundly backed up with clinical experience...This is a delightfully ambitious book that you will want to read more than once. -- Sally Crowther * Acu, Issue 16, Autumn 2017 *An innovative and essential text for acupuncturists and Chinese medicine students and practitioners...It is a book to come back to, to reflect on, to inspire one's own research and investigation. Grasping the Donkey's Tail raises questions about the nature of health, disease, acupuncture and the human's place between Heaven and Earth, that will be interesting for practitioners of any style of acupuncture who are interested in how the classics can be relevant for contemporary practice. -- Olga Fedina * The Journal of Chinese Medicine *This work is very interesting from an intellectual perspective from any student or practitioner of East Asian medical traditions, as also has gems of application to practice in the clinical situations. -- Duncan McGechie, AcubodyTable of ContentsForeword. Charles Buck. Preface. Dedication. Acknowledgments. Introduction. 1. The Classic of Changes (Yi Jing). 2. Lao Zi (Dao De Jing). 3. Huai Nan Zi. 4. Simple Questions (Huang Di Nei Jing Su Wen). 5. Spiritual Pivot (Huang Di Nei Jing Ling Shu). 6. The Classic of Difficulties (Nan Jing). 7. The Pulse Classic (Mai Jing). Addendum: Pinning the tail on the donkey. References.

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Book SynopsisThis trusted companion offers help and guidance on the day-to-day practicalities of teaching and running a yoga business.Including insights from renowned yoga professionals, including Liz Lark, Lizzie Lasater, Andrew McGonigle, Katy Appleton and Tarik Dervish and more, this book offers practical ways to hone teaching skills. It features topics such as working with common injuries and conditions, breath, sequencing, incorporating philosophy and myth into class, and the links between yoga and Qigong and Ayurveda. It also provides key information on how to get the most out of a yoga business, with advice on setting up and running a studio, and planning and leading retreats.Trade ReviewThis book sets the student right at its heart; it's about the learner, not the tutor. It enthuses on art, creating, balancing, simplicity and guiding with the learner at its centre. The use of myth (a la) Joseph Cambell was a golden moment for me. This is a book that will grace any yoga tutors library. -- Bob Insley, Yoga traveller, teacher and trainerI was beautifully surprised by some of the topics and chapters, the blantantly spirited detail and descriptions given by the individual authors had me hooked and the different perspectives of the most simplest thoughts took my yogi journal to a whole new level...this handbook is an absolute must for any aspiring teacher or trainee who wants to 'get the dirt' without having to ask every Yoga teacher they meet for their do's and don'ts. -- Tiffany Edmunds, British School of Yoga Trainee Yoga TeacherSian has teamed with a panel of well-known and respected yoga teachers to bring you this handy guide for yoga teachers. Nuggets of wisdom and practical advice on composing sequences, incorporating philosophy, supporting and adjusting students, verbal cues and running a yoga business...the list goes on. A book that just keeps on giving! -- British Wheel of Yoga Spectrum MagazineA must-have for all yoga teachers and trainees that provides a wealth of help and guidance on the day-to-day practicalities of teaching and running a yoga business that features insights from respected teachers including Liz Lark and Katy Appleton. It features topics including working with common injuries and conditions, breath, sequencing and incorporating philosophy and myth into class. It also provides key information on how to get the most out of a yoga business, with advice on setting up and running a studio and planning and leading retreats. Highly recommended. -- Yoga MagazineTable of Contents1. Introduction, Sian O'Neill, Yoga Teacher, UK. 2. Yoga and the Breath. Dr Andrew McGonigle, Doctor Yogi, UK. 3. The Art of Composing: 'Putting Together' a Sequence. Liz Lark, Liz Lark Yoga Art, UK. 4. Incorporating Philosophy into Yoga Teaching. Graham Burns, The Life Centre, UK. 5. Once Upon a Time: Yoga and Mythology. Tanja Mickwitz, The Life Centre, UK. 6. Yoga and Language. Antonia Boyle, Alpha Waves, UK. 7. Supporting Students with Injuries. Dr Andrew McGonigle. 8. Yoga Adjustments. Melanie Cooper, UK. 9. Yoga Therapy: Training, Assessment and Practice. Lisa Kaley-Isley, Life Tree Yoga and Yogacampus, UK. 10. Yoga and Qigong. Mimi Kuo-Deemer, UK. 11. Yoga with an Ayurvedic Appropach. Tarik Dervish, Ayurvedic Practitioner, British Wheel of Yoga Diploma Course Tutor (DCT) and Internal Quality Controller (IQA), Yogawell, UK. 12. Building a Yoga Business. Katy Appleton, appleyoga, UK and Natasha Moutran, appleyoga, UK. 13. Running a Retreat. Kate Walker, Kate Walker Yoga, UK. 14. Setting Up a Yoga Studio. Paul Wong, Mudra Yoga London, UK. 15. Case Studies: Lessons Learned from New and Established Teachers. Sian O'Neill. About the Authors.

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Book SynopsisThis fully illustrated guide to modern acupuncture technique explores the foundational skills of the craft from a primarily energetic perspective, showing how perfecting these skills can have a profound effect on the practice of Chinese Medicine. The goal is for the clinician to be able to fully grasp what they are doing on the channels and the tissues with each of the classic manipulation techniques in a way that has hitherto been unexplored in technique textbooks, which tend to focus on the simple mechanics of technique.Organised around the structure of an actual patient encounter, the book begins with the basics of needle selection, moving through patient and practitioner position, to insertion, and then on to the various mechanical actions taken on an inserted needle, ending with the withdrawal of the needle. The skills discussed and described in this book can help expand any acupuncturist's practice through their application. Further advice and information is provided through supplementary online video demonstrations.Trade ReviewAn extraordinary guide to acupuncture needle background, protocol and technique. Although primarily aimed at new students, experienced clinicians will surely benefit from his thorough scope and in-depth examination of the very fundamentals of the art of acupuncture. Phillip's book is bound to become a definitive text for acupuncture students in clinical training, and practitioners alike. -- Jampa Mackenzie Stewart, L.Ac., MSOM, Dipl.Ac., Clinical Director, Valley Spirit Wellness Center, Professor Emeritus AOMA Graduate School of Integrative MedicineThe Living Needle brings the techniques of acupuncture to life. As an effective educator and talented clinician, Justin Phillips provides the field of acupuncture with both a learning aid for the novice and a reference for the seasoned practitioner. It gets right to the point, artfully presenting the techniques that every acupuncturist needs in practice and reminding us that the needle is a living tool in the hands of an artist. -- John S. Finnell, ND, MPH, LAc Director, Doctoral Program and Research at AOMA Graduate School of Integrative MedicineTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. The Needle; 2. Initial Considerations; 3. The Insertion; 4. De Qi; 5. Continuation of Needle Sensation; 6. Compound and Complex Techniques; 7. Duration of Treatment, Retention of Needles, and the Treatment Experience; Closing Thoughts

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Book SynopsisHelp children to master emotional self-regulation and improve wellbeing with these activities. Based on traditional yoga breath and mindfulness exercises, each activity is adaptable for a range of abilities and they are also ideal for working with children with autism and other special needs.The book explains how being conscious of the breath is the key to unlocking calm during busy moments, and shows how this can be taught in a child-friendly way. Including activities such as lion breathing, bubble breathing, and sensory yoga games, children will love to learn self-regulatory techniques they can carry with them for life. Suitable for one-on-one and group work with children aged 4+.Trade ReviewMindful Little Yogis is an excellent, user-friendly book full of fun, practical ideas for children and young adults with special needs. As a movement therapist I particularly enjoyed the yoga postures and the Lazy Eight Breathing technique. The STAR model that divides each chapter is a very clever idea, reminding readers to be mindful throughout.A must-have book for anyone supporting individuals or groups. -- Cathy Underwood, Yoga and Inclusive Movement Therapist, SYT Yoga Alliance Professionals UKMindful Little Yogis is an essential guide to your daily practice, whether you are a parent, an educator, or carer in the field of special needs. It is written in a user-friendly way, with a clear understanding of what the students need. The techniques make you want to experiment with mindfulness and yoga right away. -- Mikaela Shalders, Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration SpecialistAn essential book to own if you would like to be guided through step-by-step some extremely practical and mindfully-structured lessons on your well-being journey, in a holistic way. You can trust that this book is going to guide you through your journey and that you will be able to spread the power of shining from within. -- Timea Viragh, SENCO Teacher and Yoga TeacherThe structure of Mindful Little Yogis makes it an effortless and adaptable book that can easily be picked up and put down ... The author is aware that each child is unique, which is reflected in the wide variety of practices, strategies and techniques illustrated throughout. Not only excellent for those working with all children and young people, this book is great for helping parents and carers to explore a variety of techniques to calm, regulate and soothe their child (and themselves). * NASEN Connect *Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Special Little Yogis. 1.1. What is SEN? 1.2. The Modern Day Classroom. 1.3. Mindful Yogis. 1.4. Everything Starts with the Breath. 2. Shine from Within. 2.1. The S.T.A.R. Model. 2.2. Stop. Part I: Take a Breath. 3. Mindful Breathing. 3.1. Be conscious of the breath. 3.2. How to Initiate the Practice. 3.3. Breathe. 3.4. Sensory. 3.5. Animals. 3.6. Shapes. 3.7. Sound. 3.8. Visualisation. 3.9. Body Flow. Part II: And... 4. Self-regulate and Flow. 4.1. Why Teach Kids Self-Regulation. 4.2. Upstairs Downstairs Brain. 4.3. Grounding. 4.4. Sensory Yoga. 4.5. Emotional Intelligence. 4.6. LEGO®-Based Therapy. 4.7. Calm Down Jar. 4.8. Music Therapy. Part III: Relax. 5. Positive Strategies. 5.1. Creating a Safe Space for Relaxation. 5.2. Positive Strategies in Action. 5.3 'Flipping Your Lid' Hand Model. Part IV: Final Reflections. 6. Conclusion. 7. Resources. 7.1. Developmental Skills. 7.2. Reading Bubbles. 7.3. Guided Imagery Scripts. 7.4. Progressive Relaxation Scripts. 7.5. Yoga Story. 7.6. Calming Strategy Visual. 7.7. Faces of Emotion. References.

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Book SynopsisThis expert guide provides yoga teachers with the skills they need to understand how to care for and improve their voices technically, as well as how to express themselves authenticity and effectively as a teacher.Being able to give instruction clearly and with emotional intelligence is part of the personal development that each yoga teacher goes through. This book offers instruction, support and ideas on how to embark on the journey of yoga teaching with greater confidence and mindfulness. After the basics in vocal projection, inflection and intonation are covered, the book details the psychological significance of believing in your own value and finding what makes each teacher unique and accessible to their students. It includes advice on safe boundaries in the student/teacher relationship, self-care, and tips on how to deal with common teaching mishaps with grace and humour. Improvisation techniques and personal stories from other teachers help to expand the reader's skills further to create an affirming, practical guidebook for all yoga teachers.Trade ReviewHolding Space fills an oft-neglected gap in yoga teacher trainings by expertly showing us how to play that most powerful of instruments - our voice. Carefully distilled from over two decades of dedicated voice-work and yoga experience, Sarah's accessible, nuanced, and wise writing makes this book a captivating and informative guide for yogis everywhere. -- David Kim, Senior YogaWorks Teacher Trainer & YogaWise Yin TrainerAdeptly straddling the worlds of theater, voice, and yoga, Sarah Scharf seamlessly interweaves these arts in a much-needed book that addresses the concern of presence in teaching. Though directed to yoga instructors, this valuable guide may also serve movement/dance practitioners looking to amplify learning outcomes through effective vocal functioning. -- Michael Morgan - Director for Social Justice, Fitzmaurice InstituteEffective use of voice and choice of language are two of the most important skills for any yoga teacher, yet they are often given insufficient prominence in teacher training. There is both art and science in using voice and language, and, in this unique book, Sarah Scharf addresses both in a highly practical way directed specifically to yoga teachers. As well as hugely important for existing yoga teachers, it deserves to be required reading on all yoga teacher training courses. -- Elizabeth Stanley, Director, Yogacampus and The Life CentreTable of Contents1. Anatomy of the Voice. 2. Voice Work. 3. Speaking Your Truth. 4. Improvisation and Body Language. 5. Staging. 6. How we Learn. 7. How We Teach. 8. Putting it all Together. 9. Expanding as a Teacher.

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Book SynopsisPeople on the autism spectrum often present with symptoms indicating poor self-awareness or hyper-awareness, low self-esteem, depression and difficulty connecting with others. Treatment which relies on medical and behavioural views of autism risks ignoring emotional factors. This book demonstrates that counselling and emotional support is not only possible for people on the autism spectrum, but essential. David Moat describes the impact of autism on emotional perception and regulation, and looks at how various therapeutic principles can helpfully be applied to address these issues. He identifies strategies for dealing with common emotional difficulties, including anxiety, anger and depression, as well as techniques for aiding relaxation. Specific approaches to use as part of holistic care are described, including play therapy, the use of imagery and story-making, hypnotherapy, intensive interaction, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and positive psychology. This is essential reading for all those working therapeutically with people on the autism spectrum, including counsellors, therapists and psychologists, as well as parents.Trade ReviewThis book is very informative providing valuable information on an integrative approach to the autism spectrum and is written in a sensitive manner. This book would be a valuable resource for practitioners who are working therapeutically with children on the autism spectrum and who wish to know more about a holistic approach. Parents may also find this book useful. -- Play for LifeI have been influenced by David's words and methods for many years. He clearly 'gets' autism. This book provides a plethora of ideas which put autism at the centre of the approach. I will certainly be using this very valuable book in my work. -- Sarah Hendrickx, author and specialist consultant and trainer in autism and Asperger syndromeDavid has produced an excellent volume related to the psychotherapeutic support of individuals with autism. A wide-ranging text written in an extremely sensitive and informative manner, this is an excellent introduction to possible ways of working with autistic individuals. -- Dr Luke Beardon, Senior Lecturer in Autism, The Autism Centre, Sheffield Hallam UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Acknowledged, Accepted and Embraced. 2. Integrative Psychotherapeutic Principles. 3. ...and Breathe! 4. Social Coaching. 5. Goals and Targets. 6. Beyond Words. 7. Using Play and Creativity in Therapy. 8. Hypnotherapeutic Techniques. 9. Imagery and Story-making. 10. Anger. 11. Anxiety. 12. Loss and Bereavement. 13. Positive Life Planning. 14. New Developments. Appendix: Historical Influences on Psychotherapy for Autism. Bibliography. Further Reading. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis dynamic approach to therapy combines yoga and art to heal the whole person - body, mind and spirit - through the use of intention. In this practical guide art therapists will learn how to incorporate yoga poses, mudras and meditation, and yoga therapists to introduce art directives, into individual and group clinical work for a more holistic healing process. Readers will discover the parallels that exist between the two modalities, and how to use a specific intention as a framework for structuring sessions, with the aim of reaching a deeper level of healing in their clinical work. Guidelines for staying within each modality's scope of practice and working ethically are included, as well as an extensive Practice Chart, which shows how to match treatment concerns with an intention, mudra meditation, yoga poses and art activity. Ideal for art therapists looking to expand and enhance their practice, this book will also appeal to yoga therapists and teachers with an interest in art-based techniques. Although primarily meant for therapists, it is also accessible for individuals looking for self-improvement.Trade ReviewAt the heart of Karen Gibbon's book is the Intention Centered Yoga and Art Therapy technique (ICYAT), which entwines intention into the seat of yoga, mudras, and artwork. Delineating the ethical, educational and professional practices for yoga therapy and art therapy, Gibbons combines these interrelated modalities into a mutually beneficial prescription to promote wellbeing and restructurehabitual patterns towards health. -- Dr. Ellen G. Horovitz, ATR-BC, LCAT, E-RYT, LFYP, author of Yoga Therapy: Theory and PracticeA work of art! Gibbons provides an in-depth perspective to combining Art Therapy and Yoga Therapy with a pure, grounded understanding that only practice and wisdom can create. Her sensitive and highly developed approach guides us in a gentle and clear manner that is inspiring. Namaste! -- Eileen P McGann, ATR-BC, LCAT Graduate Faculty, School of Visual Arts and New York University Graduate Director of the Arts and Creative Therapies, MercyFirst, Syosset NYGibbons has brought together two embodied approaches to treatment- yoga and art therapy- and opened up a conversation about just how these two powerful modalities can engage the healing process. With the growing interest and research on mind-body approaches to health and well-being, this book will be of interest to a wide range of professionals including art therapists, dance and movement therapists, counselors, psychologists, nurses, yoga instructors and integrative healthcare practitioners. -- Cathy Malchiodi, PhD, LPCC, LPAT, ATR-BC, REAT, Executive Director, Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute, Louisville, KentuckyKaren Gibbons skilfully navigates the complex blending of art therapy and yoga with professionalism, ethical clarity and reflective deliberation. For all art therapists wishing to complement their art therapy practice, this book is a practical and invaluable guide to aid in enhancing the mind body connection found in both yoga and the creative art process. -- Lisa R. Furman, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, LPC, Adjunct Faculty Member, Graduate Art Therapy Program, School of Visual Arts, New York City, Associate Professor, Albertus Magnus College, New Haven and author of Ethics in Art TherapyIf you enjoy yoga and art, you will appreciate Karen Gibbon's integration of yoga therapy and art therapy into an easy-to-follow protocol that combines art directives and yoga practices to address the psycho-spiritual needs of your clients and students. Integrating Art Therapy and Yoga Therapy makes a unique and useful contribution to the field of art therapy and yoga therapy. If you're an art therapist, it belongs on your shelf. You will reference it often. -- Amy Weintraub, MFA, ERYT-500, author of Yoga for Depression and Yoga Skills for Therapists, Founder of the LifeForce Yoga Healing InstituteTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Notes on Text. Preface: My Story. Introduction. 1. Modalities. 2. Mind, Body, Spirit. 3. Intention. 4. The Intention Centered Yoga and Art Therapy Method. 5. The Practice Chart for Yoga and Art Therapy. 6. Mudras. 7. Meditation. 8. Yoga Poses. 9. Art Directives. 10. Structuring Sessions. 11. Other Considerations. 12. Conclusion. References. Further Reading. Index.

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Book SynopsisSystemic Constellation Work is a rapidly growing experiential healing process that is being embraced by a variety of helping professionals, both traditional and alternative, worldwide. This book explores the history, principles and methodology of this approach, and offers a detailed comparison with psychodrama - the original mind-body therapy - explaining how each method can enhance the other.Constellation work is based on the notion that people are connected by unseen energetic forces and suggests that the psychological, traumatic and survival experiences of our ancestors are genetically passed forward to the next generation and may live within us. Using insightful case studies from a variety of client groups, this book shows how Systemic Constellation Work can expand the possibilities of psychodrama techniques, and can be successfully integrated with psychodramatic enactment, guided imagery, ritual, concretization and other methods of healing and personal growth.This book will be essential reading for students and practitioners of psychodrama and Constellation work, as well as counselors, mental health professionals, experiential therapists, creative and expressive arts therapists and alternative practitioners looking to widen their knowledge of mind-body therapies.Trade ReviewThe book is thoughtfully organised so that a practitioner would be able to use it for reference; the chapter on assessment/diagnosis using the two orientations is particularly insightful. We were impressed that so much material is incorporated in a relatively short book, including those aspects of Hellinger's theory that are generally regarded as controversial. We liked the humility with which the book ends, acknowledging that we stand in a particular time, that both modalities have grown and changed and will continue to do so in the hands of future practitioners. -- The Transactional AnalystOne of the most satisfying experiences for a teacher is to see one's students expand one's teaching. In this book, Karen Carnabucci and Ron Anderson have done just that. They have thrown light upon how two treatment systems can be viewed and applied in combination, giving both the respect and value they deserve. Thus the authors are to be commended for their fine, thoughtful contribution to the larger field. -- Zerka T. Moreno, co-founder of Psychodrama, USAThis book has a multitude of practical applications, it is informative and it is a unique discussion. What it also provides is an adventure for the reader. It leaves one with a sense that these innovations require - to some degree - a sense of adventure, a willingness to stand on new ground, and a guide who is fearless. For those who are willing to venture out, oftentimes such a journey produces a humbling and healing result. -- Francesca Mason Boring, facilitator and teacher of Systems Constellation and author of Notes from the Indigenous Field: Family Constellation, Ceremony & Ritual, USAI am convinced that this lively, practical book will help to serve its good cause by inspiring those readers familiar with psychodrama to take a closer look at the seemingly similar but very different ways of thinking and practice of phenomenological Systemic Constellation Work. Likewise, it will beyond doubt encourage the Systemic Constellation facilitators to experiment with the many fine ways and concepts offered to us by Psychodrama. -- Heinz Stark, founder and director of the Institute of Systemic Integrative Therapy, GermanyAnderson and Carnabucci have written a seminal book that bridges the fields of psychodrama and systemic constellation work. This book offers readers both sound theoretical information and practical interventions. A must read for all experiential therapists or those who yearn to include more experiential exercises into their professional practices. -- Dale Richard Buchanan, Ph.D, former Director of Clinical Therapies, St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington D.C., USAIn this pioneering book Karen Carnabucci and Ronald Anderson present a theoretical and practical integration of two experiential therapies - psychodrama and systemic constellation work, whilst still managing to respect the inherent differences of these two approaches. This integration is solidly based on practical experience of both modalities. This is clearly conveyed through their use of easy to follow case vignettes. I would highly recommend this book to anyone seriously interested in experiential therapies. -- Dr. Chris Walsh, psychiatrist working in private practice, AustraliaTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Preface. 1. What is Experiential Therapy and Why is it Important? 2. Jacob Moreno, the Innovator, and Bert Hellinger, the Synthesizer. 3. Case Study: Addressing One Issue with Two Methods. 4. Assessment: An Adventure into the Being of the Person. 5. Warming Up to Action. 6. Auxiliaries and Representatives Assist the Process. 7. The Place of the Mother and the Role of the Father. 8. Couples and Relationships. 9. Miscarriages, Abortions and Other Lost Children. 10. Trauma, Healing, Perpetrators and Justice. 11. Altars, Rituals and Prayers. 12. New Developments and Next Steps. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisThe number of intervention options available for children with autism can be overwhelming for parents. This book provides brief, user-friendly descriptions of the most commonly publicized treatments for autism, summarizing the available information in an objective and accessible way.Each short chapter covers a single treatment from Applied Behavior Analysis to Gluten-Free Casein-Free diets, as well as lesser known therapies such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Each includes a definition and description; a summary of the prevailing information gleaned from popular press; an explanation of what the science says; and an idea of potential costs to parents and schools. This straight-talking and practical guide will allow parents of newly-diagnosed children, as well as any professionals working alongside them, to sift through the avalanche of advice and make their own informed choices about treatment.Trade ReviewThis informative and well researched book give the reader an insight into some of the treatments and interventions available for children who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This book is primarily aimed at parents who have children with ASD and gives them the information they need to make an informed choice as to which treatment or intervention would be beneficial for their child... A strength of this book is its accessibility. At the end of each chapter, a table is presented to summarise the suitability of the treatment in terms of age, anecdotal parental support, scientific evidence, availability and the cost of the treatment... This book is clear and concise providing the reader with unbiased information about treatments that would enable them to choose the best treatment and intervention for their child. This book does exactly what the title says; ti five a useful guide to ASD treatments and is accessible for the reader. -- International Journal of Developmental DisabilitiesI found the information provided useful, markedly objective, unambiguous and easily understood. -- Nicole Goodman, Behaviour Management ConsultantFamilies of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder are bombarded with countless accounts of effective treatments for autism. A Brief Guide to Autism Treatments provides parents and caregivers with reliable and useful information that will allow them to make educated decisions regarding treatment for their loved one on the autism spectrum. -- Hanna C. Rue, PhD, BCBA-D, Executive Director, National Autism CenterA Brief Guide to Autism Treatments provides families with a user-friendly introductory guide to current treatments for autism. The emphasis on scientific evidence will help provide guidance in making informed decisions for a very challenging disorder. -- Lauren Cyd Solotar, PhD, ABPP, CEO, May InstituteIn the ever growing complexity of treatments for children with ASD, Sandberg and Spritz's timely volume offers a thoughtful, concise, and accessible analysis of available interventions that will help parents and families negotiate the confusion and separate the wheat from the chaff. -- Keith A. Crnic, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology, Arizona State UniversityCarefully investigated and concisely written, Sandberg and Spritz have provided for the first time an extremely well researched and accessible guide on available treatments for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Families with an autistic child are confronted with the overwhelming task of finding the best interventions for their child amidst a dizzying array of information from professionals and educators, other families, printed materials, and the internet. The process of sorting through this information is daunting, confusing, and extremely time consuming, making it nearly impossible for families with a special needs child to gain the critical insights they need. The authors not only describe the treatments available and their costs, they provide a well-rounded assessment of the support for any given intervention, from online information to parent testimonials to hard scientific evidence. This book will become the definitive treatment resource guide for all families of children with autism and I strongly recommend it to anyone committed to optimizing interventions for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. -- Katherine M. Martien, MD, Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics Specialist Massachusetts General Hospital Instructor, Harvard Medical SchoolTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Notes. 1. About this Book. Elisabeth H. Sandberg and Becky L. Spritz. 2. Science and Scientific Vocabulary. Elisabeth H. Sandberg and Becky L. Spritz. 3. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Mallory L. Dimler and Elisabeth H. Sandberg. 4. Chelation. Jill Myerow Bloom and Elisabeth H. Sandberg. 5. Craniosacral Therapy (CST). Nicholas D. Taylor and Elisabeth H. Sandberg. 6. Daily Life Therapy (DLT). Katherine K. Bedard and Elisabeth H. Sandberg. 7. Developmental Individual-Difference Relationship-based Model (DIR)/Floortime. Kristen L. Batejan and Becky L. Spritz. 8. Dietary Supplements. Elisabeth H. Sandberg and Kristen L. Batejan. 9. Gluten-free/Casein-free Diet. Elisabeth H. Sandberg and Susan E. Michelson. 10. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). Nicholas D. Taylor and Elisabeth H. Sandberg. 11. The Miller Method. Mary Beth McCullough and Elisabeth H. Sandberg. 12. Music Therapy. Elisabeth H. Sandberg and Katherine K. Bedard. 13. P.L.A.Y. Project Home Consultation Program (PPHC). Kristin Brown Birtwell and Becky L. Spritz. 14. Relationship Development Intervention (RDI). Mary Beth McCullough and Elisabeth H. Sandberg. 15. Sensory Integration Therapy (SI). Elisabeth H. Sandberg and Susan E. Michelson. 16. The Son-Rise Program. Joseph C. Viola and Elisabeth H. Sandberg. 17. TEACCH. Mary Beth McCullough and Elisabeth H. Sandberg. 18. A Note about Medications. Elisabeth H. Sandberg and Becky L. Spritz. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe spiritual factors associated with healing are increasingly being acknowledged by modern medicine. Our definition of what constitutes health has expanded beyond the purely medical, yet the delivery of modern medicine to the patient often fails to take this into account. Doctors, anthropologists, psychologists and sociologists have all written on the subject, but thus far the literature has been fragmented between the disciplines.David Aldridge presents the first unified approach to the subject. In Spirituality, Healing and Medicine he evaluates the existing literature from across the disciplines to ascertain just how effective and influential spiritual healing may be on the patient's physical and psychological well-being. He encourages us to redefine treatment strategies and the ways in which we understand health, and argues that the spiritual elements of experience help the patient to find purpose, meaning and hope in the face of sickness. It is in the understanding of suffering and the need for deliverance from it, he suggests, that the traditions and aims of medicine and spirituality meet.Trade ReviewI warmed to this fine book, both for the subject matter and its sanity. The book is worth its cover price for the second chapter alone. There are sections on "Science and Religion as Ways of Knowing", "Spirituality and Religion in Medicine", "Meanings", Transcendence", "Vital Energy", "A Postmodern perspective", "Belief in Action", and "A Challenge to Science". It is difficult to summarise the wisdom contained here. I admire the author's occasional blunt honesty. He writes for example, "Even within modern medicine, we have difficulty in defining health". It is important to realise that health is so much more than the simple absence of symptoms." This is a rich and rewarding book, though application and discernment are both required to get the best from it. Psychiatrists familiar with John Swinton's remarkable "Spirituality and Mental Health Care" will naturally seek out and absorb the wisdom of this excellent companion volume, covering different but closely related ground. Many discerning health care workers, keeping abreast of developments in human spirituality relevant to our inter-related professions, will want to read it too. The true bonds, holding us all together, are after all spiritual in nature. -- Spirituality and Psychiatry NewsletterDavid Aldridge makes it clear that he does not propose spiritual healing as an alternative to modern healthcare delivery. He has evaluated literature from all disciplines concerned with healthcare to discover the influence that spirituality has on the physical and psychological well-being of the patient.The concept of spirituality is complicated and at times difficult to identify with and because of this can be devalued in importance to the holistic care of a patient. Different religions and beliefs are explored in the text and many problems that occur are highlighted. The fact that prayer as a spiritual activity is undertaken by the patient and not applied to him/her by another person should be recognised as giving comfort so therefore welcomed by the practitioner. The point which comes over extremely clearly is that all members of the healthcare profession should be willing to accept that a patient's spirituality helps him/her find hope in the face of illness and should be and used alongside the medical treatment. -- Journal of Community Nursing... although the subject is philosophical, that does not mean it is impractical. I began the book with a prejudiced mind-set centred on the meaning of spirituality, but soon found myself a fellow traveller of the author on the road to the meaning of medicine (and life). -- Family PracticeThis is the first to attend so thoroughly to the intersect of theology and medicine - and it's a gem of a book.It is in the experience of suffering and the consequent need of relief, Aldridge believes, that both medicine and religion share a common goal. Using case studies to bring his arguments to life, he illustrates what he calls "healing narratives in the context of a performed life". Patience, grace, prayer, meditation, hope, forgiveness, and fellowship are as important, he says, as medicine or surgery. Many researchers are attempting to demonstrate this assertion; studies on prayer are the most promising at present. But many of these efforts neglect to tease apart the elements of healing that are so difficult to grasp: the difference between spirituality and religion, for example, or the forms of prayer. This is Aldridge's great strength. It makes sense.It's a great read, and any nurse in search of meaning in the midst of tragedy and suffering (not to mention his or her own well-being) need look no further than this for a starting point. -- Accident and Emergency NursingThe great value of this book is that it reveals the new insights that can be gained by viewing sickness in its social setting and regarding health and illness not as inflictions from without, but as performances which are being constantly enacted by individuals within their social environment. This is the thesis which the author developed in his earlier books on music therapy and suicide. It is a welcome change of outlook: a philosophy of hope which offers the continuing opportunity of healing by changed perceptions and behavioural responses. The book discusses the use of prayer, meditation and therapeutic touch, but as the author stresses it "is not an evangelical tract for spiritual healing, simply an argument for diversity in the culture of health care that includes the spiritual." The development of this argument raises several important issues. It offers the promise that the growing use of complementary therapies will help to narrow the gap between the users and providers of health care. It also suggests that health and sickness can often be different ways of reacting to a given situation rather than opposite poles of a sick-well continuum. -- www.healthsourceuk.comTable of Contents1. Healing narratives in the context of a performed life. 2. Meaning, purpose and power. 3. Religion: The everyday forms of spiritual life. 4. Lifestyle, charismatic ideology and a praxis aesthetic. 5. Lost and found. The perpetual story. 6. Prayer and healing. 7. Pluralism and treatment: Healing today. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe phrase 'art therapy' was first coined in 1942, but Susan Hogan's study begins in the latter part of the eighteenth century, when the arts were used as part of the 'moral treatment' method. In the nineteenth century psychological and anthropological writings come under scrutiny, in particular the way in which symbolism in art and language was linked to theories of degeneration and assumptions about the hierarchy of races. The author explores in detail psychoanalytic theories of symbolism, the development of a 'psychopathological school' and analytic (Jungian) psychology.Susan Hogan's book is informative, well researched and entertaining. As well as providing an authoritative history of art therapy, it covers such diverse topics as the philosophy of art therapy, the way attitudes to insanity have changed, the role of art therapy in the context of post-war rehabilitation and the treatment of tuberculosis patients, Surrealism, and Britain's first therapeutic community. It is an invaluable resource for art therapists, and an interesting, informative read for anyone interested in art history or the history of ideas.Trade ReviewThis book provides a rich source of material for many people to draw on - I imagine many students will be quoting from it in their essays for years to come. Susan Hogan has done us all a service by gathering together this cornucopia of historical evidence and ideas. -- InscapeTracing the lives and works of leading art therapists as well as the ideological and institutional roots of modern art therapy, Healing Arts will be of interest not only to historians of psychiatry and medicine but also to art historians and to practitioners interested in the theoretical, political and professional roots and boundaries of their discipline. -- History, Journal of the Historical AssociationHealing Arts is particularly welcome. It is broad-church and inclusive in its subject matter; it avoids partisanship; its historical sweep is lengthy; it takes full account of the existing scholarship, while filling in many gaps; it is based upon extensive research, including interviews and unprinted primary materials; it builds from a basis of evident expertise; it is written in a forceful and fluent prose style, entirely lacking in uncouth or modish jargon; not least it displays all the skills and craft needed to narrate a fascinating story, bringing often spiky personalities to life. All in all, Healing Arts: A History of Art Therapy is sure to be a definitive monograph on this subject for the foreseeable future. -- Professor Roy PorterFascinating in itself, it belongs in the history of ideas, and the history of medicine. -- Professor Mary Douglas (Cultural Theorist and Anthropologist)Her work is a rich tapestry weaving together elements of medical and psychiatric history, art history, as well as contributing to the history of psychoanalysis and its reception in Britian - art therapy emerges as the site where these hugely influential cultural discoursers are knitted together. -- David Lomas (Art Historian)Table of Contents1.Introduction 2.Taming the Passions: Moral Contagion, the Curative and Transformative Power of the Arts in Moral Treatment. 3.Mad, Bad and Degenerate: Art Therapy, Degeneration, Psychoanalysis and "the Psychopathological School". 4.Casting Off the Shackles of the Intellect: Is Modern Art Mad Art? 5.In the Moral Tradition. 6.Adrian Hill and the Development of Art Therapy Within Sanatoria. 7.Pioneers of Art Therapy: Research at Maudsley and Netherne Hospitals. 8.Pioneers of Art Therapy: The Development of Art Therapy Within Psychiatry and Related Settings. 9.Withymead: Britain's First Therapeutic Community Dedicated to Art Therapy. 10.Branch Street and Other Projects. 11.The Historical Roots Revisited. A Conclusion. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisThe essential guide, written by CBD specialist Dr Julie Moltke"Everything you need to know about CBD, and how it works in the body with so many beneficial health effects." - Max Kirsten aka The Sleep Coach"A simple yet comprehensive, fun-to-read overview of everything you need to know about CBD." - Dr Andrew Agius, The Pain Clinic"Clear and easily understandable [...] everyone can learn something from reading this." - Tina Horsted MDCannabidiol, better known as CBD, is a natural remedy with a range of incredible health benefits, and one of the fastest-growing wellness trends of recent years. CBD is everywhere - and no wonder, as it has been found to help a huge range of conditions, including anxiety, insomnia and chronic pain. A Quick Guide to CBD cuts straight to the facts, telling you all you need to know about CBD in simple terms. This book will help you to discover how CBD can help you with specific conditions - and how it will improve your overall health and happiness too. CBD specialist Dr Julie Moltke explains...- The many benefits of using CBD- CBD science for absolute beginners- How and when to take CBD- Vapes, oils, salves, gummies... what is the best option for you?Dr Julie Moltke is founder and Editor-in-Chief of Dosage, an online magazine that explores the world of cannabis health and wellness through a doctor's lens. She has dedicated the past years of her life to understanding the science behind CBD, one of the major hot topics of the decade.Find her online at www.drjuliemoltke.com and on Instagram @julie.moltke and Twitter @DrJulieMoltkeTrade ReviewA simple yet comprehensive, fun-to-read overview of everything you need to know about CBD, ideal for everyone from the layperson wanting to discover what it is to the experienced clinician who wants all the technical details on how it works and how to prescribe it. -- Dr Andrew Agius * Medical Director, The Pain Clinic *Dr Julie Moltke has written this book about one of the most important topics of our time: cannabis. This book teaches you about the properties of the plant, what CBD is and how it is used. Julie is a thoughtful and dedicated doctor, who holds cannabis medicine close to heart, and she has written this book in a harmonious, clear and easily understandable language. Everyone can learn something from reading this: professionals and laymen alike. -- Tina Horsted MD * Owner of Clinic Horsted *Everything you need to know about CBD, and how it works in the body with so many beneficial health effects. * Max Kirsten, award-winning Clinical Hypnotherapist, certified sleep coach and author *

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Book SynopsisFor many, true peace of mind remains elusive. But by making simple adjustments to our habits of thinking and doing, we can learn to keep stress at bay, enjoy all that is positive in our lives and find happiness even in times of difficulty. This book presents invaluable insights, guidance and exercises for dealing with stress and dissatisfaction in all aspects of life. With chapters on stress-busting, dealing with risk and change, calling on inner reserves when the going gets tough and finding peace in self-acceptance, you will learn how to make your life more balanced and fulfilling and move forward to a calmer, happier you. Each chapter concludes with a 10-point Thought Plan and Action Plan featuring affirmations and to-do checklists, to help you start making a difference straight away. Learn how to calm your habitual response when things don't go according to plan. 'Thought Plans' and 'Action Plans' offer 120 life-changing ideas to help you achieve contentment. Transform your thoughts and actions and keep stress at bay!Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION Stress and calm CHAPTER 1: HOW TO BE STRONG AGAINST STRESS Dealing with stress Quick fixes The art of acceptance The art of positive change CHAPTER 2: HOW TO FIND CALM IN YOUR LIFE Time management Balancing your needs Building your self-esteem Confidence tricks Long-term fixes CHAPTER 3: HOW TO MASTER CHANGE AND RISK Seeing the whole picture The art of flexibility Strategy and tactics Adjusting to shocks Building resilience Accepting the unknown Finding the silver lining CHAPTER 4: HOW TO STAY CALM IN TOUGH TIMES Creating compartments Uptime and downtime Delegating anxiety Finding shortcuts Accepting imperfection Celebrating effort The art of resolution CHAPTER 5: HOW TO BE HAPPY WITH WHAT YOU HAVE Understanding true wealth Self-knowledge and self-acceptance Overcoming disappointment Managing your roles Finding value in work Body and mind Making relationships work Home is where the heart is CHAPTER 6: HOW TO FIND DEEP PEACE Nurturing love Living by your values Finding life's meaning Service and sacrifice Journey of the spirit Lessons from the East Following a practice INDEX ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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