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Book SynopsisFrom an internationally known expert in the teaching and practice of Fukushin, this is a unique book defining the therapeutic and diagnostic significance of the abdomen in East Asian medicine. Nigel Dawes provides a comprehensive description of the practical application of abdominal palpation in clinical settings, as well as offering hands-on descriptions of the precise methodology of the abdominal exam with supporting visual aids.Focusing on specific clinical application in the field of Kampo (Sino-Japanese Herbal Medicine), it allows for the subtleties of the Fukushin method to be disseminated in order to complement Traditional Chinese Medicine training.Highly visual and practical, Fukushin is the perfect guide for both Japanese and Chinese medicine students and practitioners looking to develop their toolbox of skills in abdominal palpation.Trade ReviewFukushin and Kampo launches a new era for the international growth of Kampo medicine despite its restricted practice in Japan. It is much more than the clearest introduction in English to the art of Kampo palpation and formula correspondence. It is a body-mind cultural primer and history of the abdominal palpatory traditions in Japan. The books shines with Kampo clarity, thought and techniques and is enhanced with first rate history, cultural, and professional philosophical concerns. -- Jeffrey Dann Ph.D., LAc. Developer of Koshi Balancing: an integrated acupuncture and manual medicine approach to structural acupuncture and hara-visceral workNigel Dawes has produced a work of both historical and practical value,placing the role of abdominal palpation in diagnosis and healing in its rightful position.The text is a thorough exploration of palpation utilized in the traditional Japanese healing arts.Since the early 1980s, Nigel has been a student, practitioner and teacher of Shiatsu,Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, making him eminently qualified to present this subject.A long overdue book that belongs on the bookshelf of any serious practitioner. -- Peter Yates L.Ac. Former chair of Acupuncture and clinic director, New College for Holistic Health, Education and Research, New YorkThere are few things in my life as a physician which enriched my diagnostic skills more than the unique abdominal diagnosis fukushin from Japanese Kampo Medicine! Given the author`s depth of practical experience and thorough research, this work fills a gap and allows comprehensive study for Western practitioners. -- Dr. Heidrun Reißenweber-Hewel MD, PhD, M.A., Honorary President of the International Society for Japanese Kampo MedicineHow do mind and body interfuse in medical practice? What is the relevance ofposture and touch to diagnostic procedures? Nigel Dawes's book is unique in lucidly responding to questions such as these and in lovingly integrating in-depth philosophical concepts with the practical know-how of a meticulous, dedicated and profound scholar-practitioner of T.J.P. -- Yorai Sella, PhD, clinical psychologist and a member of the Tel Aviv Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis. Founder of Maga school of Zen-Shiatsu, Co-director of Dmut InstituteWe in the West have much to learn from the study of fukushin, Japan's unique technique of abdominal diagnosis.In Fukushin, every reader will enhance their capacity to serve patients through Nigel Dawe's deep understanding, and skilled sharing, of Japan's unique insights into health and healing.I consider this essential reading: highly recommended. -- Gregory A. Plotnikoff, MD, MTS, FACPNigel's text is a welcome addition to an all-too-scant body of works on the Japanese tactile diagnosis, fukushin. This work introduces a strong emphasis on tactility formed through years of practice and extensive training in physical therapies and shiatsu. His approach is accessible to therapists of many backgrounds, opening a door a wide audience. -- Gretchen De Soriano, MSc University of Oxford, Founder of the Kampo Apprentice Course in Japanese Herbal Medicine, founding member: International Society of Japanese Kampo Medicine, British Acupuncture Council, Register of Chinese Herbal MedicineThis text on Kampo stands out among those I've seen in recent years because of its singular focus on Fukushin, or abdominal palpation, which is unique to traditional Japanese medicine. Nigel Dawes gives us a comprehensive and thorough presentation of this valuable clinical skill based on his broad scholarship and considerable clinical experience. This Fukushin text will serve as a valuable introduction to those who are new to abdominal palpation and enrich the practice for those who are already experienced. It stands to become an indispensable reference for everyone who is serious about the practice of Kampo. -- Stephen Brown L.Ac. Licensed in acupuncture and Shiatsu in Japan and the USA. Former faculty at NIAOM and current faculty at Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine and assistant editor of the North American Journal of Oriental Medicine.Table of Contents1. Context. 2. History. 3. Methodology. 4. Interpretation. 5. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisBased on her widely read blog, this collection includes Nora Franglen's reflections on her own continually developing five element practice, and the lived world between 2014 and March 2017, a time of enormous change.Covering everything from politics, to her penchant for coffee shops, to how to treat patients effectively, and from tips on using moxa sticks to her acerbic thoughts on the effects of technology on society, Nora illustrates how the five elements influence, illuminate and enrich all aspects of her life, and vice versa.Trade ReviewNora writes with such joy from her heart that you feel her warmth, humour and wisdom in every blog post. Her deep understanding of the five elements and her intricate observations of life and people triggers your senses and ignites your imagination. -- Jian Ling Shen, Mandarin teacher in LondonIn a world of ever increasing pressure and pace, Nora's traditional wisdom provides a rare place of calm reflection and insight. I love her ability to distil simplicity from complexity and clarity from opacity. That so much of her writing is based on observing everyday life, and lightly drawing the deeper meanings from it, is what makes the work so accessible and all the more precious. -- Jeremy Sweeney, Executive Coach, LondonI return to Nora's blog again and again for her insights into the human condition. I feel as though I'm part of a conversation in which I'm enlightened, reassured and uplifted. Nora has a knack of getting to the heart of the matter by explaining profound and complicated ideas simply and easily. Her blogs are always thought provoking & life-affirming. -- Susan Vale, designer, Hampshire5 Element Acupuncture has always been more about skills and observation than facts from a book, more about our ability to connect with another person with our senses and our heart. In these writings Nora Franglen shares with us the precious gift of years of experience and reflection in developing these skills and in that, invites us to delve deeper into the Five Elements, ourselves as practitioners and into this beautiful medicine that we practice. -- Gye Bennetts, 5 Element Seminars AustraliaThe follow-up to Nora Franglen's first book of collected posts on the holistic life of an acupuncturist, this provides further insight into the everyday musings of a master of her craft. From her love of London's cafes to challenges she has experienced in her clinic, it reveals how acupuncture can enrich and balance all aspects of our being. -- Embody Magazine, Autumn 2017Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. 2014 Blogs. 2. 2015 Blogs. 3. 2016 Blogs. 4. 2017 Blogs. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis book describes in detail the effects and ongoing impacts of trauma on the body and mind and provides the 'missing piece' in the treatment of these stubborn conditions that every practitioner confronts. Heart Shock refers to the systemic impact that emotional and/or physical trauma has on one's physiology and psychology, interfering with one's ability to heal, and also directly attributable to a host of progressive pathology. Synthesizing the teachings of Jeffrey Yuen and the Shen-Hammer lineage and focusing heavily on psychology, Ross Rosen addresses how to identify, diagnose, and treat Heart Shock from multiple perspectives, providing a multi-faceted approach to treatment, including all the acupuncture channel systems, herbal medicine and the use of essential oils. The approach presented can also be expanded to treat any condition or disease process.Trade ReviewFor some time Ross Rosen has been one of our most important, successful, and innovative pulse instructors. He also has established one of the most successful practices of Chinese medicine of which I am aware so that all that follows in this volume is grounded not only in a profound study of the classics and current scholarship but also in hands-on practice and a background in the martial arts and traditional Chinese esoteric ritualThis volume will establish Ross Rosen as a significant Chinese scholar-practitioner of our time and beyond. Heart Shock is one of the most thorough dissertations I have read on any subject in my long career in science. I feel qualified to speak to this subject in particular having been exposed for years to the clinical and conceptual observations on Heart Shock by Dr. John H.F. Shen with whom I apprenticed for many years and recorded them and my own in several published articles. Ross Rosen has placed this chosen subject, Heart Shock, within that context in his first part of this volume. He has then further and brilliantly expounded Heart Shock, synthesizing it precisely within the context of the human organism's sophisticated defensive system from the Qi to the Blood and Yuan levels as conceived progressively from the Nei Jing to the present as taught by Jeffrey Yuen. -- Dr Leon HammerHeart Shock is a comprehensive exploration of the intricacies pertaining to 'trauma' and its impact on our hearts. Ross Rosen has taken on the arduous task of providing a definitive and rich exposition for the clinician and individuals interested in unraveling more about themselves through the lens of the Shen-Hammer lineage and Classical Chinese Medicine, in addition to his own insights and revelations. The text is filled with time-tested strategies and resourceful modalities to one of life's most perplexing questions - how to treat our 'hearts.' -- Jeffrey C. Yuen, Director of Classical Studies, Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical ArtsThe heart/kidney axis is a physiological metaphor for integrity in the core of the self as the confluence of heaven and earth. The inner tradition of medicine recognizes the primacy of this relationship as contextualizing all treatment. In Heart Shock, Ross Rosen has produced a beautiful synthesis of the Shen/Hammer tradition and Jeffrey Yuen lineage as they address this perspective. This will be an indispensable reference text for students in both traditions. For others it will be a beacon toward a much greater depth of practice. Ross' accomplishment provides inspiration for those of us who strive to be scholar/physicians. Heart Shock offers further evidence that the evolution of medicine is in good hands. -- Lonny Jarrett, M.Ac., author of Nourishing Destiny and The Clinical Practice of Chinese MedicineTwo important currents of Chinese medicine are living in the west at this point in history. They are the schools of Shen-Hammer and Jeffrey Yuen. I say this because of the widespread influence that both traditions of thought enjoy, but also because they are the primary tools that inform the work of Ross Rosen. Heart Shock attends to the medicine in ways that are both illuminating and practical. It holds power to reclaim the heart for the medicine and the patients who find themselves in the care of practitioners who use this work. Articulate and well-written, it contains treatments and strategies that are exemplars of these two living traditions of Chinese medicine. -- William Morris, PhD, co-author of Li Shi-zhen Pulse Studies: An Illustrated GuideBased on the fundamental concept of resonance (gan ying), many Asian medical traditions can be seen to be organized around the idea that the Heart is the "Emperor" of each individual's life. Heart Shock explains how this perspective can enlighten our understanding of almost all health challenges, perhaps even more so in contemporary times than in some less stressful eras when social roles were less fluid. Even within Chinese medicine there are differences between lineages of various teachers. Ross Rosen has done an admirable job of synthesizing the Shen/Hammer and Jeffrey Yuen styles of diagnosis and treatment. Heart Shock is both an introduction to, and a fully fleshed out primer on these approaches. Having been a synthesizer of disparate Asian medical systems myself, I must congratulate Ross Rosen on his unique accomplishment, bringing to light information that has never before been integrated into a coherent resource for students and practitioners alike. -- Peter Eckman, M.D., Ph.D., M.Ac.(UK), author of In the Footsteps of the Yellow Emperor, The Compleat Acupuncturist, and Grasping the Donkey's TailThis is a very valuable book. 'Heart Shock or Trauma' was first coined by Dr. John HF. Shen who belongs to our Menghe-Ding Lineage. Dr. Leon Hammer (whom I have been fortunate to know and read his publications) was Dr. Shen's apprentice, and with the advantage of being both a psychiatrist and a Chinese doctor has raised the scope of knowledge to new heights. Ross Rosen's manuscript builds on this information. After reading it I can't help admiring Ross Rosen - without his diligence and wisdom this book could not have been completed. The book shows a full range of levels beyond the ordinary. It offers the reader both an ability to understand the concepts surrounding 'Heart Shock' and also provides detailed explanations of the many healing strategies and treatments. It is worth reading for practitioners or students of Oriental Medicine. I will be recommending this book to TCM doctors in China. -- Dr. Ding Yie, Chief Physician & Professor, Long Hua Hospital affiliated to Shanghai University of TCMTable of ContentsForeword by Dr. Leon Hammer. Acknowledgements. List of Tables. List of Figures. Introduction. PART I: Defining Heart Shock. 1. Heart Shock: Traumatized Emperor, Chaotic Empire. 2. Heart Shock Presentation: Etiology, Signs, Symptoms and Aggravating Factors. 3. Heart Shock Diagnoses and Treatment Principles/Strategies. PART II: Channel System Dynamics: Acupuncture, Herbal and Essential Oil Treatments. 4. Sinew Meridians. 5. Luo Vessels. 6. Primary Channels and Five Element Model. 7. Divergent Meridians. 8. 8x Channels: Affecting the Blueprint and Our Sense of Self. 9. Gui and Gu: Trauma as a Ghost/Parasite. PART III: Putting It All Together. 10. Case Studies. 11. Vignettes.

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Book SynopsisWritten by an experienced acupuncturist and educator, this advanced textbook provides strategies which support the foundational energy of a person, including their qi, blood, yin, yang and essence. The book takes an integrative approach, providing insightful recommendations relating to diagnosis and the construction of treatment plans. It shows how needling strategies are connected to rules of point selection, the point classification system, and nourishing the foundational energies of patients. Techniques such as bloodletting, gua sha and the eight extraordinary meridians are covered, and the book is supported by clear illustrations, chapter summary charts and template patient handouts. Ideal for use as a practical manual for practitioners of acupuncture, it is also useful as a student textbook.​ ​Trade ReviewDr. Skya Abbate offers an insightful and extremely thorough clinical text, covering a full range of practical applications for the budding acupuncturist. Having all of this information presented with this level of care and detail in one place is an enormous boon to Oriental medical educators and students alike. -- Ted Hall, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., Dipl. C.H. (NCCAOM), Full Professor, Southwest Acupuncture CollegeSkya Abbate's latest book belongs in the library of beginning acupuncture students as well as seasoned practitioners. It begins with the basics, but quickly dives deeply into more complex strategies to treat common ailments that aren't always what they appear to be. Ms. Abbate reminds us to always look below the surface and acknowledge the root. -- Joanne Neville L.Ac., Clinic Director, Boulder Campus Southwest Acupuncture CollegeMedicine is not magic nor miracle. It is a logical method of diagnosing and implementing particular treatment strategies. As one of leading educators in the field of Oriental Medicine in America, Dr. Skya Abbate accomplished another comprehensive guide full of important information for those who learns and practices oriental medicine. It shines with her passion and wisdom. -- Li Xu, D.O.M., Ph.D. (Acupuncture)If "it takes a genius to make things simple," Dr. Abbate's new book, "Acupuncture Strategies for Complex Patients" uses it's simple and easily accessible organization to lay out the treatment of complex patient presentations with clarity of principle and effective methods. This book is destined to be a well-used reference in our student clinic and classrooms as well as promote "genius" in treatments professionally! -- Dr. Pamela Barrett, DOM - Clinic Director of Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe New MexicoTable of ContentsAuthor Biography; Preface; Part I Building the Foundation; 1. Building the Foundation, The Infrastructure of Treatment; 2. The Interview, The Heart of the Clinical Encounter; Part II Treatment Strategies in Acupuncture; 3. The Relationship Between the Methods of Diagnosis and Therapeutic Effectiveness; Case 1 Treating the Foundation: Insomnia and Pulses at the Adaptive Level; 4. Thoughts on Needling within the Clinical Encounter;5. The Stages of Needling;6. What Is an Acupuncture Point?; 7. The Importance of Standard Nomenclature of the Acupuncture Meridians and Points;8. The Point ClassificationSystem; Case 2 Numbness treated through the Jing (well) points; 9. The Rules of Point Selection and General Treatment Strategies; Case 3 The use of distal points for knee pain; Case 4 Food poisoning headache treated with a combination of local and distal points; 10. Written Communications, Patient Handout Plans, Consent Forms in General and for Specialized Treatment; 11. Acupuncture Emergencies; Part III Tonification Treatments and What They Do; 12 Ten Needle Technique; Case5 TheApplicationofTenNeedleTechniquein the treatment ofEmotions; 13. Eight NeedleTechnique; Case 6 Eight Needle Technique for Back Pain and Overall Tonification; 14. Intradermals; 15. Luo Points: Special Vessels of Communication Between Channels; Case 7 Luo points in Excess Conditions; 16. The Eight Curious Vessels in Oriental Medicine;17. The Clinical Significance of the Confluent Points and Their Application in Gynecology; Case8 The treatment of menopause with the Eight CuriousVessels; Part IV Dispersion Treatments and What They Do; 18. The Six Divisions; Three Paradigms of Treatment; Case 9 Six Divisions: An energetic, philosophical model for pain and blockage in the treatment of back pain; 19. Heat Differentiations; 20. A Synopsis of Bloodletting Techniques; Case 10 Blood stasis patterns in the occipital region; Case 11 Additional case of Blood stasis patterns in the occipital region; Case 12 The Application of the Plum Blossom Needle in the Treatment of Hair Loss; Conclusion Nourishing the Foundation, The Beginning of Health; Appendices; A. Forms; 1. The Clinical Report Form; 2. Patient Handout Plan; 3. Informed Consent for Moxibustion; 4. Directions for Self-Treatment at Home with Moxa; 5. Informed Consent for Gwa Sha Treatment; 6. Informed Consent for Fire Cupping; B. SubjectIndex; C. DiseaseIndex; D. PointIndex; Glossary

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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 SynopsisMany of the issues that relate to women's health from period pain to infertility, can be self-treated with Chinese medicine approaches, and this clear and practical guide explains how to assess symptoms and choose the most effective form of treatment. Written for women interested in taking a more active role in their own health and well-being, the book covers health issues of the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and post-partum, menopause, fertility, and fibrocystic breast disease amongst others.Taking a holistic approach that includes the traditional Chinese approach that food is medicine, appropriate recipes are included along with other treatment suggestions. The author provides an overview of the history of Chinese medicine and a clear and simple explanation of the principles of its theoretical basis, including the 5 vital substances, organ theory, channel (meridian theory) and the nature of Yin and Yang, thus providing a context for understanding symptoms from a Chinese perspective, and treatments that can be undertaken at home.Trade ReviewEddie is one of Ireland's leading practitioners of Chinese Medicine. His book gives a very informative overview of a very debilitating issue for many women; it gives a wonderful understanding of how Chinese medicine can help an area of women's health that is often under-treated with modern medicine. It shows how Chinese medicine has a role in the age of synthetic drugs and can complement modern medicine. -- Eamonn Brady (MPharm, MPSI) Pharmacist and owner of Whelehans Pharmacy, Pearse St and Clonmore Mullingar, Co WestmeathTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Aetiology and Pathology in Chinese Medicine. 3. The Five Vital Substances of Chinese Medicine. 4. Organ Theory in Chinese Medicine. 5. Channel (Meridian) Theory. 6. Endometriosis. 7. Fibroids. 8. Infertility. 9. Period Pain. 10. Pelvic Pain. 11. Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy. 12. Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome. 13. Pre-Menstrual Syndrome. 14. Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Appendix A. The therapeutic qualities of common foods (Chinese Medicine). Appendix B. The therapeutic qualities of common vitamin and mineral supplements. Glossary.

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Book SynopsisIn this Tang Classic text from the 9th Century, Daoist practitioner Shi Jianwu describes how through adapting our own breathing to the breath of the universe and daily meditation, one can develop an astral body and 'transcend earthly matters to walk in the divine'. Richard Bertschinger offers the first annotated English language translation of this text with practical guidance for Qigong, meditative practice and personal development. With elements of Daoist tradition and drawing on Mayahana Buddhist influences, this ancient guide aims to bring to the fore perceptions and focus on a natural form of breathing for pure meditation. Much of this Chinese practice has been misunderstood and lost over the years, until now. Richard's thoughtful translation and additional comments serve to distribute Shi Jianwu's original message with open interpretations for the individual reader.Trade ReviewIn ancient Chinese culture, the oral traditions and old practices of the Immortals played a major part - especially in the Taoist Dao Zang. Modern research into the Classics does not attach much importance to the study of these texts... Richard has made a truly precious contribution. -- Professor Dr Bo-Ying Ma MD, MA, PhD, Chairman of Federation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (UK)The teachings of this book are a true treasure trove for the Daoist practitioner. -- From the Foreword by Master Zhongxian Wu, lifelong Daoist practitioner and author of 12 books (5 in Chinese) on Chinese wisdom traditions.Table of ContentsForeword by Master Wu. Introduction to my Translation of the Xishan qunxian huizhen ji. PART I: THE KNOWLEDGE. 1. Knowing The Path. 2. Knowing The Method. 3. Knowing The Individual. 4. Knowing The Timing. 5. Knowing The Materials. PART II: THE SUSTENTATION. 6. Sustaining Life. 7. Sustaining the Body. 8. Sustaining the Breath. 9. Sustaining the Heart. 10. Sustaining Longevity. PART III: THE REBUILDING. 11. Rebuilding Within. 12. Rebuilding the Breath. 13. Rebuilding the Fluids. 14. Rebuilding a Surplus. 15. Rebuilding a Depletion. PART IV: THE VERIFICATION. 16. The True Water and Fire. 17. The True Dragon and Tiger. 18. The True Medicinal Elixir. 19. The True Lead and Mercury. 20. The True Yin and Yang. PART V: THE REFINEMENT. 21. Refining the Method, You Walk the Path. 22. Refining the Body, You Transform the Breath. 23. With a Refined Breath, You Can Fashion the Spirit. 24. With a Refined Spirit, You Join on the Path. 25. On the Refined Path, You May Walk in the Divine. Glossary. How to Meditate.

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Book SynopsisWriting for both yoga teachers and students of yoga, Siva Mohan explains the principles of Ayurveda and how it can be used as the framework from which to learn how to live a yogic life. As she says in her first chapter, 'One of my gifts is to show you how to fit Ayurveda into the container of your modern urban life. And then, use it to change the container entirely.'This book teaches the basics in an accessible way, while always including the psychospiritual component. Siva offers guidance on how to apply the teachings of Ayurveda in a variety of settings and how to incorporate them into an integrative approach to health.Trade ReviewDr. Siva has written an intelligent, personal and highly practical book for creating a workable Ayurvedic lifestyle. She seamlessly makes this ancient and often esoteric approach to healthcare completely accessible to the modern practitioner -and in the process, allows us to move towards one of the single most important issue facing humans today - healthcare revolution. Beautifully researched and expressed by Siva's own personal healer's journey, this is a book I will recommend to all of the students who work in my online Ayurveda certification programs. I highly recommend Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers and Students -not least for the insights Siva offers on what it means to practice the ancient art of Ayurveda with the type of deep authenticity that true wellness requires. -- Katie Silcox, New York Times Best-Selling Author of Healthy, Happy, Sexy - Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern WomenExpressing the ancient science of Ayurveda through a modern urban lens is no easy task.Dr. Siva Mohan has done it masterfully. Highly recommended for all Yoga and health professionals as well as students. -- Larry Payne Ph.D. C-IAYT E-RYT500, Co Founder, International Assocation of Yoga TherapistsSiva Mohan, MD, has written an excellent, practical guide for both teacher and student, based upon Ayurvedic principals. Ayurveda gives great importance to agni (digestive fire) and constitutional balance and she has given workable, step-by-step guidelines for balancing agni and dosha to unfold perfect health: the health of the body, mind and consciousness. This book will definitely support both teacher and student on their journey to wellbeing. -- Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc, Ayurvedic Physician, Author of Ayurveda: Science of Self-Healing, Textbook of Ayurveda series and moreIn Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers and Students, Dr Siva Mohan shares an approach to Ayurveda that is grounded in a modern yet timeless, feminine wisdom-centric, psychospiritual approach. This book is essential reading for lovers of yoga who are looking for practical yet intuitive methods for integrating Ayurveda into their yoga practice and their lives. -- Felicia Tomasko, RN, E-RYT, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Faculty Member at Loyola Marymount University and Editor in Chief of LA YOGA MagazineDr. Siva Mohan provides a gift for all readers: a clear, succinct guide to Ayurveda. She demystifies this healing modality without simplifying its insight. Ayurveda provides a pathway to self-awareness and total wellness. Step-by-step, Dr. Mohan explains theory and application in a manner that is universally accessible. Her approach requires no special medicines or herbs, just a willingness to be honest and watchful! Bravo! -- Christopher Key Chapple, Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology, Director of Master of Arts in Yoga Studies, Loyola Marymount University, Author of Yoga and the Luminous: Patanjali's Spiritual Path to FreedomStart by reading Siva Mohan's introduction to Ayurveda and begin your journey of healing the natural way. -- Jeffrey Armstrong | Kavindra Rishi, Founder and Director of VASA - Vedic Academy of Sciences & ArtThis is much more than a standard introduction to the basics of Ayurveda. Dr. Mohan provides a door into conscious, self-healing lifestyle, with an emphasis on emotional wellbeing. Stories, case studies, and humor guide you to apply Ayurveda in your yoga practice, and daily decisions off the mat. -- Mallika Chopra, Author of Living with Intent, Just Breathe and the upcoming Just FeelSiva delivers a focused introduction to Ayurveda lifestyle, guiding readers to be aware of the energetics of their lives, bodies, and emotions. Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers & Students is easy to read, well organized, practical, and genuinely helpful. -- Yogi Cameron Alborzian, best-selling author of The Yogi Code, The One Plan and The Guru in YouTable of Contents1. Meet Ayurveda. 2. What is Ayurveda? 3. Everything is Energy. 4. Your Unique Nature. 5. How are you now? 6. Finding Balance. 7. Start here. 8. Mind & Emotions. 9. Digestion. 10. Yoga Classes. 11. Privates. 12. Recommended Reading.

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Book SynopsisLearn to treat symptoms of traumatic and acquired brain injury using Chinese medicinal methods of acupuncture and herbal medicine. Covering both Western and Chinese medicine understandings of the brain, the book provides a thorough exploration of treatment options, including multiple acupuncture systems, Chinese herbal formulas, dietary and orthomolecular recommendations, and standard biomedical approaches. Many symptoms associated with brain injury can be effectively addressed or reduced using TCM, including chronic headache, fatigue, dizziness, pain, and anxiety among others. The book highlights the special considerations that should be taken when working with people with brain injury, as well as when treating particular subpopulations, including pediatrics and veterans.Trade ReviewThis book provides a clinically-oriented and comprehensive transdisciplinary approach to the treatment of head injuries and their sequelae. Douglas Wingate skillfully opens Chinese medicine to a broader audience while maintaining its conceptual integrity and classical clinical wisdom. This work delivers a much-needed resource in facilitating person-centered collaborative care. -- Mitchell Bebel Stargrove, ND, LAc, Author, Herb, Nutrient and Drug Interactions; Editor-in-chief, IBIS: Integrative BodyMind Information SystemTable of ContentsPart One: Introduction. 1. The "Silent Epidemic". 2. Standard Assessment and Diagnostics. 3. Treatment Mechanisms of Acupuncture. Part Two: Neuroanatomy and Pathology. 4. Brainstem and Cranial Nerve Injury. 5. Cerebellum Injury. 6. Occipital Lobe Injury. 7. Limbic System Injury. 8. Parietal Lobe Injury. 9. Temporal Lobe Injury. 10. Frontal Lobe Injury. Part Three: Chinese Medical Concepts and Approaches. 11. Nao: The Chinese Medical Concept of the Brain. 12. The Concept of Blood Stasis in Brain Injuries. 13. Chinese Medical Approach to Mild Brain Injury/Post-Concussion Syndrome. 14. Chinese Medical Approach to Acute Brain Injury. 15. Chinese Medical Approach to Chronic Brain Injury. Part Four: Physical Symptoms. 16. Headaches. 17. Fatigue. 18. Dizziness. 19. Tinnitus. 20. Nausea/Vomiting. 21. Dysphagia. 22. Seizures. 23. Chronic Pain. 24. Numbness/Neuralgia. 25. Paralysis/Atrophy. 26. Hormonal Dysregulation. 27. Incontinence and Bowel Disorders. 28. Sexual Dysfunction. 29. Visual Disturbances. 30. Sleep Disturbances. Part Five: Cognitive Symptoms. 31. Attention/Concentration. 32. Impaired Memory. 33. Executive Function and Cognition. 34. Dementia. 35. Language and Communication. Part Six: Mental/Emotional Symptoms. 36. Anxiousness. 37. Depressed Feelings. 38. Mania. 39. Bipolar. 40. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder/Impulse Control. 41. Schizophrenia. 42. Hallucinations. 43. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). 44. Behavioral Changes and Emotional Lability. 45. Substance Abuse. Part Seven: Special Considerations. 46. Special Considerations in Pediatric and Adolescent Brain Injury. 47. Special Considerations in Military Populations. 48. Other Natural Therapeutic Considerations: Diet and Exercise. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisEnergy Secrets reveals the lost wisdom of healing practices from around the world, including traditional methods from Alla Svirinskaya's Russian heritage. In Energy Secrets, Alla shares her unique perspective on ancient techniques perfected for modern living. Her co-ordinated approach to the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual areas of daily experience will turn your life around. Follow Alla's step-by-step programme to becoming your own healer. You will find invaluable advice and techniques, including deep but simple detox programmes that use store-cupboard ingredients, protection techniques to help with your daily emotional exchange with others, and easy meditations for sustainable happiness. Start living in flow with your energy today!Trade ReviewHighly regarded with a waiting list for months The Sunday Telegraph Alla engenders universal praise from her clients... Mail on Sunday Her famous and famously sceptical patients are a healthy testimony to her extraordinary powers. Harpers & Queen Alla is a Russian healer who is the talk of three coasts...Hollywood...New York...London. Vogue Guru Guide Robert Holden is the man known worldwide as the happiness guru. The Sunday Times Style Magazine Russian Healer to the Stars Daily Express Everyone can harness an inner power to make their lives happier and healthier Daily Express Put and end to you sluggishness once and for all. Women's Fitness Remarkable healing powers. Kindred Spirit Magazine I am a massive fan of Alla. -- Tania Ahsan Kindred Spirit Magazine This very thorough book takes you to the cause of your energy lull, instead of just treating the symptom. Prima Magazine Alla is the healer of the moment. Woman & Home Magazine Rejuvenate the body and mind once and for all. The Sun

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Book SynopsisWhat are the amazing healing effects of trees and shrubs? How does tree bark effectively reduce inflammation? How can fruits and leaves help recovery and build resilience? Discover therapeutic benefits of trees and shrubs, ranging from forest bathing to soothing remedies, from painkillers to stressbusters. Anne Stobart draws on her direct experience as a medical herbalist, and shares how to recognise useful trees and shrubs and then harvest and create a range of herbal supplies, from fir needles to jujube fruits. Anne includes profiles of 80 trees and shrubs suited to temperate climates with recommendations on their uses. Learn the abundant and sustainable sources of healing available from trees and shrubs and how they can be safely used within a range of settings, from gardens and food forests to woodlands and permaculture projects. Ideal for foragers, gardeners and growers, walkers and wilderness lovers, agroforesters and forest schoolers, and anyone interested in herbal medicine. The book is laid out in two parts. Part One introduces the potential of the medicinal forest for therapeutic use, remedies for common complaints, medicines for repair and recovery from illness, and how these healing plants can be grown and used for the health of people and planet. Anne explains the importance of reconnecting with medicinal trees and shrubs through sustainable use and the benefits for environmental concerns. Part Two incorporates a directory of 80 woody species, from large trees to small shrubs, offering a range of plants for any sized growing space. Each profile comes with illustrated and accessible content on identification and habitat, medicinal parts and uses, safety advice, suggested preparations alongside a suggested recipe for each medicinal tree or shrub.Trade Review"Anne Stobart offers us another sumptuous insight into the majestic contribution trees make towards enabling healthy human life." Julian Barker, author, botanist and medical herbalist

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Book SynopsisPractical information on growing, harvesting and using medicinal trees and shrubs sustainably in a temperate climate, whether for self-sufficiency or profit The author draws on her direct experience of creating a medicinal forest garden in the UK to provide supplies for herbal medicine in practice. She provides advice on the design of new planting projects which can meet the needs of different users from small gardens to smallholdings and agroforestry. Includes: . How medicinal trees can contribute to health and the environment . Practical advice on designing with medicinal trees and shrubs using permaculture principles, as well as their propagation and establishment . Combinations of woody and other layers of medicinal plants suitable for creating a medicinal forest garden or inclusion in other growing projects . Management for a sustainable harvest including coppicing and pollarding of medicinal trees and shrubs . Key medicinal constituents of woody plants and research studies into their effects . How to harvest and preserve products from medicinal trees and shrubs effectively . Recipes for making a range of herbal health care products . Detailed monographs on medicinal trees and shrubs, providing fully referenced information about their medicinal potential and uses, alongside cultivation and harvest details AUTHOR: Anne Stobart is an experienced consultant medical herbalist and herb grower and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Exeter, UK. She is co-founder of Holt Wood Herbs, where she has transformed a conifer plantation into a medicinal forest garden. Anne has worked extensively in education, including leading a professional herbal medicine programme at Middlesex University in London, UK. Full-colour photographs throughout

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Book SynopsisAyurveda is an Asian medical system which has its beginnings in India during approximately the sixth century BC and thrives even to the present day. Medical ideas underpin a great deal of Eastern thought especially Tantrism, alchemy, yoga and the science of love. This book is not intended as a series of health tips or as a textbook for the clinical practice of medicine, which in the Ayurveda tradition requires at least seven years intensive training. The book is aimed at students and lovers of South Asian culture, perhaps also anthropologists and others with a need for a straightforward introduction to the core principles of another scientific tradition.

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Book SynopsisHow to harvest and make your own natural remedies using hedgerow plants and flowers. This is a practical guide for the beginner.

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Book SynopsisMassage is one of the essential foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tui Na, literally "Push Grab," has been practiced by Chinese martial artists, Qigong practitioners and healers for thousands of years. Specializing in injury repair and curing illness, Tui Na massage can also maintain your health by adjusting your Qi in order to flow smoothly. It will increase your Qi and blood circulation in particular areas or throughout your entire body, removing blockages and stagnations caused by injuries, exercise and/or aging. Tui Na massage is also a wonderful way to relieve stress and recover from a hard day on the job or a tough workout. Chinese Tui Na Massage is systematic, concise, practical and easy to read. Originally published in China, this re-edited edition (the 4th book in our Practical TCM series) provides both theory and practical techniques. * Prevent illness by improving Qi and blood flow.* Recover quickly from fatigue, aches, and soreness.* Repair injuries, relieve stress and physical tension.* Ideal for professional therapists, martial artists & anyone with an active lifestyle.

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Book SynopsisThe Celts were a successful and vigorous people who spread all over Europe a few thousand years ago. Our knowledge of them has been growing rapidly over the last few decades. They practiced what many in the medical profession today say is crucial to good health- drinking copious quantities of pure spring water, eating fresh vegetables, fruit and grains, and taking plenty of exercise. They were also a shamanic people, treating their environment with respect. One of the most fascinating aspects of their culture was their use of plant medicine, and central to this was the use of herbs. This book traces that history, from its ancient Druidic roots right up to the present day, where many of these herbs are still used clinically to treat a range of conditions. Each of the herbs is covered in depth, covering its history, myth and symbolism and explaining how to grow, preserve, prepare and use them. Uniquely, here, their properties are examined together with the scientific evidence that they work. Learn from the practice of our ancestors to improve your own health and lifestyle.

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Book Synopsis'A Weed-lover's Calendar' will show you how to discover the hidden pleasures of weeding!

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Book SynopsisFrom the authors of the best-selling Hedgerow Medicine, this new book is packed with practical information on how to use 50 forgotten native plants to cure all sorts of common ailments. Make your own herbal medicines to cure complaints from hayfever to headaches to insomnia. Clear, easy instructions and stunning photographs throughout.

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Book SynopsisA fascinating guide to the history and medical uses of cacao. The Secret Life of Chocolate is a book about chocolate. Not the sweet, mass-produced fatty confection most of us are familiar with, though. This book is about old-school chocolate; pre-Colombian, Central American, bitter-spicy-foamy-intense blow-your-socks-off chocolate; chocolate beverages made with toasted cocoa beans, water, and indigenous plants. Today there are many different forms of drinking chocolate in Latin America, most of which reflect European (Spanish) influence, incorporating sugar, cinnamon, and milk. The aim of this work is to peel back the years of cultural cross-pollination and anatomize the original Cacao-based beverages, which were richer, more complex, more potent, and darker (in every sense) than modern forms of chocolate. This book delves into the ancient history of the human relationship with the cocoa tree, Theobroma cacao; it dissects the pharmacological properties of chocolate to the fullest possible extent; and it divulges the mythical and magical associations of human interactions with this incredible plant.Table of ContentsDISCLAIMER A WORD ON ANIMAL EXPERIMENTS INTRODUCTION PART I: CHOCOLATE ROOTS CHAPTER ONE - A potted history of chocolate CHAPTER TWO - Bodies of chocolate PART II: MEDICINAL CHOCOLATE CHAPTER THREE - The chocolate apothecary CHAPTER FOUR - Pharmaceutical chocolate CHAPTER FIVE - Chocolate, love, and bondage (Part I) CHAPTER SIX - Associates and accomplices CHAPTER SEVEN - Chocolate, love, and bondage (Part II) CHAPTER EIGHT - Chocolate formulary PART III: METAPHYSICAL CHOCOLATE CHAPTER NINE - Death by chocolate CHAPTER TEN - The dark side of Venus CONCLUSION ENDNOTES APPENDICES BIBLIOGRAPHY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS INDEX

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Book SynopsisA seasonal exploration of the wonders of hedgerow medicine in the Summer. The hedgerow in summer is a fascinating place, laden with a plethora of different herbs and wildflowers, many of which are loaded with medicinal values or can be eaten, or both. Wild Medicine, Summer introduces you to a small range of some of the more commonly found, easy to identify plants that are available around most of the UK, Europe and parts of North America, as well as providing a selection of useful medicinal and edible recipes, most of which are easy to follow, simple to use and, in the case of the food recipes, delicious. This book aims to encourage and engender a love of our native plants and their many uses, and hopes to encourage you to gather your own, make your own medicine, and perhaps even turn over a small part of your garden to growing some of these wild, native plants, so beloved of butterflies and bees, in this era when the wild places of the world are under threat. Wild Medicine, Autumn and Winter (Aeon Books, 2019) and Wild Medicine, Spring (Aeon Books, 2020)Table of ContentsABOUT THE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PREFACE Summer Introduction: foraging and medicine making Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) Black horehound (Ballota nigra / Marrubium nigrum) Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) Elder (Sambucus nigra) Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis) Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) Knapweed – Black /Greater (Centaurea nigra /Centaurea scabiosa) Lady's mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris / Alchemilla mollis) Lime / Linden (Tilia europaea Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) Pellitory-of-the-wall (Parietaria diffusa) Pineapple weed (Matricaria discoidea) Red clover (Trifolium pratense) Red poppy (Papaver rhoeas) Rosebay willowherb (Chamerion/ Epilobium angustifolium) Self heal (Prunella vulgaris) Shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) Toadflax (Linaria vulgaris) RECOMMENDED READING INDEX

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Book SynopsisThe Little Book of Chinese Therapies is a clear and accessible introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine, an ancient system of health and wellness.This trusty tome explores the thinking behind Traditional Chinese Medicine, and how those who practise it strive to bring balance to their patients with a slower-paced, more holistic approach to diagnosis and treatment. Each therapy and it health benefits are explained clearly, introducing readers to the likes of acupressure and musical therapy as well as to the use of Tai Chi and Qigong to create a sense of inner calm.Music TherapyAs with all aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine, music is closely connected to the five elements or 'five phases', as the elements are sometimes referred to. According to ancient Chinese thought, each musical note is associated with one of the elements and each corresponds to the internal organs. Specific imbalances of yin and yang within the body can be improved by listening to certain tones of music.Jiao is the equivalent of the Western musical note 'E'. It represents the element of Wood and is known as the sound of spring. It promotes the correct functioning of the liver and relieves depression.Table of ContentsTraditional Chinese Medicine • The History of Traditional Chinese Medicine • A Description of Ancient Chinese Therapies • Exercise and Martial Arts • Philosophy and Religion.

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Book SynopsisAn introduction to everything you need to enhance your life using nature's pharmacy.This tiny guide will teach you everything you need to know about herbalism, the therapeutic use of plants as medicine for holistic healing, also known as Phytotherapy. The Little Book of Herbalism and Natural Healing demonstrates how herbs can be used to strengthen the body's functions and enable it to heal itself, often without resorting to antibiotics. Whether you want to learn how to use herbs for common everyday ailments or how to grow your own herbs and use them in cooking, this trusty tome is the perfect companion.Herbal Immunity In Nature's Pharmacy there are herbs that act as protectors and immune boosters.Elderberry This rich, dark purple berry has been used for hundreds of years in Europe. It has proven health-supporting properties. Full of flavonoids – an important group of plant substances – due to elderberry's anti-viral action, this flu-fighter is good to take during the winter season as a preventative.Table of ContentsAbout Herbalism • Holistic Health and Healing • Natural Alternatives to Antibiotics • Herbal Immunity • Herbs that Return us to Normality • Ancient Adaptogens and Tonics • Anti-ageing Herbs • Herbal Gardens • Medicinal Herb Teas.

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Book SynopsisThis is the perfect guide for every budding forager. Exquisitely illustrated with full-colour paintings of all the plants and herbs in the book, ranging from dandelion and sorrel to sea beet and samphire, Edible Wild Plants and Herbs is both a cookbook and field guide to the identification and use of foodstuffs from the wild. There are almost 400 recipes covering nearly 100 different plant varieties and the illustrations, drawn from life by one of the country’s leading botanical artists, show the edible parts of the plants at their peak time for picking. In addition there is a calendar indicating what plants to look for at each season of the year, information on where the plants are found and how to identify them. In the past the home kitchen provided a family with all its medicines and cosmetics as well as its food, wine, pickles and preserves. Our ancestors were resourceful and imaginative and very much in tune with nature; this book recaptures their harmonious, sustainable way of life by setting down for the modern reader all that knowledge and lore. There are recipes for soups, sauces, main dishes, salads, pickles, jams, sorbets, as well as teas, syrups and lotions. Published originally in 1980 under the title All Good Things Around Us, this book became a classic work on the subject. It has been entirely revised and updated and redesigned with new recipes and information.

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Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated look at the mythological, historical origins, healing powers and medicine of flowers. The healing power of flowers permeates every aspect of our lives. Flowers help us mark every event and ceremony from birth to death and bring us joy and solace throughout the years. They have inspired poets, authors and artists and come to symbolise the whole range of human experience. From exuberant red peonies to sweet-smelling primroses, exotic lilies and heavenly-scented roses, flowers have the power to reconnect us with the conscious intelligence of nature that we are a part of and to heal our ills in a myriad of ways. Healing with Flowers is Anne McIntyre's revised and expanded edition of her previous work The Complete Floral Healer and it tells us the story of flowers and reminds us of their significance, which is as powerful today as it was in ancient times. Beautifully illustrated with vibrant colour photographs by Julie Bruton-Seal, the book explores sixty-four flowers from around the world - from Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) to Heartsease (Viola tricolor) alongside chapters on edible flowers, growing and gathering and distilling flowers. Each flower entry reveals the plant's historical and folkloric importance, details the modern medicinal use of the flower as a herbal remedy relating to its biochemical constituents, and explores its use in aromatherapy, homoeopathy and as a flower essence. A deeper understanding of the unique character of each flower - its story, personality and energy - is woven through this book and is a key resource for anyone who loves flowers, as well as gardeners and herbalists alike.Table of Contents- Introduction - The Significance of Flowers in our Lives - Healing with Flowers - The Healing Flowers - Growing and Gathering Flowers - The Still Room - The Amazing World of Edible Flowers - Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover. Know. Grow. In these times of climate change and uncertainty, people everywhere are looking for ways to reclaim their relationship with the land and take back their health and confidence with the help of plants. Plants of Power is a modern guide to the foundational plants you can grow in your own garden apothecary. Reconnect with the natural world, discover age-old wisdom and tap into the power of plants to help us, whether for mood, healing, love or other aspects of our lives. Discover 66 amazing easy-to-grow plants that can change a garden - and a life! Detailed information and growing advice on 66 Plants of Power. Discover the history, mythos, magic and medicinal benefits of these plants. Fantastic recipes and plant projects to try. Planting guide by the seasons gives you the best chance of growing success. Learn all about wild foraging. A treasure trove of tips on successful propagation and cultivation. Join Stacey Demarco and Miranda Mueller for a stroll through the seasonal wheel of growing, foraging and harvesting these most powerful plant allies, whether for medicine, food or a little touch of magic. Getting your hands in the dirt has never been so much fun!

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

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

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

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

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Book SynopsisThis concise pocket-sized acupuncture guide is what professionals have been asking for! It is the first pocket atlas to cover all the major body and ear acupuncture points, including extensive coverage of the trigger points. Detailed descriptions of the localization, needling depth, indications, and functions of each point are provided. The different schools of ear acupuncture (e.g., Chinese vs. Nogier), often a source of confusion for practitioners, are presented side by side, usually in full-page illustrations, enhancing this book's usefulness as a daily reference guide. The presentation of three acupuncture therapy systems follows a clear didactic concept: All points are shown in text and image, and the localization of the points is aided by means of anatomic drawings and photographs. Coming from diverse specialties, the authors provide you with the most complete, useful, and accurate information available. Acupuncture points are described using the "visual-didactic processing system," which is rapidly gaining praise and recognition for its easy-to-use format. The clearly written text is augmented by high-quality color images. Hecker's Pocket Atlas of Acupuncture and Trigger Points is ideal as a quick reference in your daily practice or as an exam preparation guide. This wealth of information makes it invaluable to experienced practitioners and to novices alike.Table of ContentsPart 1 Body Acupuncture Points 1 Introduction 2 Lung Channel 3 Large Intestine Channel 4 Stomach Channel 5 Spleen Channel 6 Heart Channel 7 Small Intestine Channel 8 Bladder Channel 9 Kidney Channel 10 Pericardium Channel 11 Triple Energizer Channel 12 Gallbladder Channel 13 Liver Channel 14 Conception Vessel (Ren Mai) 15 Governing Vessel (Du Mai) 16 Extra Points Part 2 Ear Acupuncture Points 17 Anatomy of the Outer Ear (Auricula) 18 Zones of Auricular Innervation According to Nogier 19 Newer Research on Auricular Innervation 20 Topography of Reflex Zones 21 Points on the Auricular Lobule According to Chinese Nomenclature 22 Points on the Auricular Lobule According to Nogier 23 Points on the Tragus According to Chinese Nomenclature 24 Points on the Tragus According to Nogier and Bahr 25 Points on the Intertragic Notch According to Chinese Nomenclature 26 Points on the Intertragic Notch According to Nogier 27 Points on the Antitragus According to Chinese Nomenclature 28 Points on the Antitragus According to Nogier 29 Projection of the Bony Skeleton According to Nogier 30 Projection Zones of the Spinal Column According to Nogier 31 Plexus Points in the Concha According to Nogier 32 Points in the Triangular Fossa According to Chinese Nomenclature 33 Points on the Ascending Helix According to Chinese Nomenclature 34 Points on the Helix According to Nogier 35 Covered Points on the Helix According to Nogier 36 Projection Zones of Internal Organs According to Chinese Nomenclature 37 Projection Zones of Internal Organs According to Nogier 38 Energy and Treatment Lines on the Auricula Part 3 Trigger Points 39 Definition of Trigger Points 40 Temporal Muscle 41 Masseter Muscle 42 Lateral Pterygoid Muscle 43 Short Muscles of the Neck 44 Splenius Muscle of the Head 45 Anterior, Middle, and Posterior Scalene Muscles 46 Trapezius Muscle 47 Levator Muscle of the Scapula 48 Sternocleidomastoid Muscle 49 Subclavius Muscle 50 Greater Pectoral Muscle 51 Smaller Pectoral Muscle 52 Smaller and Greater Rhomboid Muscles 53 Supraspinatus Muscle 54 Infraspinatus Muscle 55 Subscapular Muscle 56 Supinator Muscle 57 Long Radial Extensor Muscle of theWrist 58 Extensor Muscle of the Fingers 59 Pronator Teres Muscle 60 Superficial Flexor Muscle of the Fingers 61 External Oblique Muscle of the Abdomen 62 Iliac Muscle / Psoas Muscle 63 Quadratus Lumborum Muscle 64 Gluteus Maximus Muscle 65 Gluteus Medius Muscle 66 Gluteus Minimus Muscle 67 Piriformis Muscle 68 Quadriceps Femoris Muscle 69 Hamstring Muscles 70 Gracilis Muscle 71 Tensor Muscle of the Fascia Lata 72 Gastrocnemius Muscle 73 Anterior Tibial Muscle Part 4 Appendix 74 Localization of Acupuncture Points 75 References 76 Illustration Credits Body Points Ear Points Trigger Points

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Book SynopsisThere are many reasons to visit a spa and the fastest growing reason to spa is for stress release and the pursuit of wellness. Spas today have become a reference point for healthcare and rejuvenation of mind, body and soul. This book gives a snapshot of what you''ll find, out there in the world of modern spas. It creates a skilful synthesis between age-old therapies and modern spa treatments by focusing on the traditional sciences of Ayurveda, Acupressure, Shiatsu, Lomilomi and many more from around the world. This book also puts across spas as an ideal remedy that yield long-lasting results. A must read for those desiring to feel renewed, recharged and rejuvenated. Take your first step on the path to well-being and maximise your spa experience!

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Book SynopsisWe all desire to lead a long and happy life. It can be achieved only through a harmonious development of body, mind and soul. This is exactly what this book offers. Running throughout the book like a thread is the wisdom of ancient Indian philosophy. It explains how to conduct gracious human behaviour (achaar), think positively (vichaar), carry on interpersonal relations (vyavahaar) and select a suitable diet (ahaar). By offering insights into the working of human mind, it shows us the way to increase our concentration and efficiency using simple exercises, ayurveda, yoga and meditation. Still, there are road blocks and temptations that influence the soul from all sides airwaves, bill boards and print media. These are the five formidable enemies of mankind lust, anger, greed, attachment and envy. It explains how to deal effectively with each and make a paradise of this planet. This book is for those who believe in a holistic approach living healthy and living long!

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Book SynopsisThis book contains cures for many diseases like adenitis, anorexia, arthritis, bleeding nose, bleeding piles, broncial asthma, coryza, skin diseases, diabetes-mellitus, diarrhoea, dog bite, facial paralysis, fracture, leucorrhoea, heart disease and high blood pressure. A herbal cure for each disease is suggested. The names of each herb in different languages are given, along with its properties, composition, mode of usage and dosage. Sketches and photographs of the herbs will help readers identify them for use. Ayurvedic herbs are free from side effects and are cost effective.

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Book SynopsisContains the information on medicinal plants mainly used in Indian systems of medicine.

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