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Book SynopsisA ground breaking book, presenting a holistic, multidisciplinary and multicentred model of Functional Herbal Therapy (FHT). Within the pages of this foundational text, Kerry Bones' model draws on the modern concept of functional medicine but is also rooted in traditional herbal wisdom. It is designed to equip herbalists to understand and formulate treatment strategies which tackle the complexity of different disease states. Functional Herbal Therapy introduces the seven key attributes of FHT based on a fusion of new research and the modern concept of functional medicine. Next it offers an in-depth look at some of these core treatment strategies of FHT. Finally, the book examines how the key approaches and treatment strategies discussed can be successfully applied to the modern herbalist’s practice. This visionary book will revolutionise the way that medical herbalists and naturopaths understand and treat disease processes. It will also be invaluable to students of herbal medicine, naturopathy and pharmaceutical sciences, both as a standard text and a reference book.Table of ContentsForeword by Dr Christopher J. Etheridge Preface PART I FOUNDATIONS OF FUNCTIONAL HERBAL THERAPY 1 An introduction to FHT 2 The principle architecture of FHT 3 Game-changing habits of highly effective herbal clinicians 4 The traditional roots of FHT by Simon Mills PART II EXPANDING THE CORE STRATEGIES OF FUNCTIONAL HERBAL THERAPY 5 Plants and the microcirculation: a powerful new FHT clinical paradigm 6 Cellular protection and the Nrf2 pathway: a core FHT strategy 7 FHT strategies to reduce the health impact of environmental toxin exposure 8 The FHT bowel flora protocol for dysbiosis management 9 Covert invaders: new FHT herbal defences against old foes
10 FHT for relieving anxiety and boosting healthy sleep PART III APPLYING FUNCTIONAL HERBAL THERAPY 11 FHT for metabolic syndrome 12 FHT strategies for atopy, asthma, and allergic rhinitis 13 FHT for immune and respiratory health: viral infections 14 HT strategies for IBS and SIBO Acronyms & abbreviations Index

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2018 Hearst Big Books Award (Women's Health and Wellbeing) East by West is the first solo cookbook from bestselling author, cook and TV presenter Jasmine Hemsley, co-founder of Hemsley + Hemsley. Featuring 140 delicious recipes from around the world, East by West champions the ancient Ayurvedic philosophy of eating to nourish, sustain and repair for ultimate mind-body balance.Jasmine continues her passion for balancing body, mind and spirit amidst the challenges of our fast-paced day-to-day lives, through real food and tasty home cooking. With a focus on listening to your body, eating when you’re hungry, being conscious of what you’re eating when you’re eating it and choosing foods that are right for your mood from day to day, East by West is a modern take on the Ayurvedic principles.With classic Ayurvedic comfort dishes from Golden Milk to Kitchari and great family sharing dishes Sesame Roast Chicken to Saffron Millionaire Cheesecake, the book has something for every taste (bringing to life store cupboard basics to create dishes) from super simple to simply special. A global range of recipes, together with simple mindful rituals and a classic cleanse to revisit when your energy levels need a boost help the book bring Ayurveda to life in a fresh and friendly way.Packed with beautiful colour photography and inspired by Jasmine’s personal journey with food and healthy living, East by West represents a delicious evolution of the ideas explored in Hemsley + Hemsley bestsellers Good + Simple and The Art of Eating Well.Trade ReviewThere are lots of delicious dishes for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans, with treats galore. In fact, you could just eat your way through the book this winter. -- You magazineIf you were a fan of Hemsley + Hemsley, you’ll love Jasmine’s third book, and her first solo project, East by West, a feast of Ayurveda-inspired recipes. -- RedBuy the book -- CosmopolitanFeatured in the cookbook picks of the year 2017 -- GuardianI’ve never eaten anything that [Jasmine’s] cooked that I haven’t loved. -- Gary BarlowEast by West gives you all the tools you need to apply the ancient healing philosophy to your diet and routine in order to bring the body into blissful balance. -- Mind Body GreenIf you’re interested in healing cooking, Jas nailed it. Great book. -- The Happy PearJasmine's latest book, East by West, is a solo venture focusing on Ayurveda, India's ancient healing system. -- Woman & HomeA new kind of comfort food in 2018 -- MetroUnlike some wellbeing trends, Ayurveda makes real sense and it's easy to see why it might be a good idea for all of us to try. -- AGA Living Table of ContentsUnit - i: Part One: Introduction Chapter - 1: How I got here Chapter - 2: How to use this book Chapter - 3: The story of Ayurveda Chapter - 4: Basic principles of Ayurveda Chapter - 5: Ayurveda today Chapter - 6: The golden guidelines Chapter - 7: The Ayurvedic pantry Unit - ii: Part Two: The recipes Chapter - 8: Morning milks Chapter - 9: Parana breakfasts Chapter - 10: Sweet treats Chapter - 11: Light lassis Chapter - 12: Pakti bowls Chapter - 13: Soups and stews Chapter - 14: Celebration and sharing plates Chapter - 15: Snacks and sides Chapter - 16: Apothecary Chapter - 17: How to Unit - iii: Part Three: Ayurveda explained Chapter - 18: Meet the Doshas Chapter - 19: The star of Ayurveda Chapter - 20: Agni, or digestive fire Chapter - 21: 20 Qualities and 10 opposites Chapter - 22: The six Tastes Chapter - 23: Living la vida 'veda Section - iv: Resources Acknowledgements - v: Acknowledgements Index - vi: Index

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Book SynopsisWith its practical and immensely readable introduction to the nature and self-help uses of a key acupoint for each week of the year, this book is a gateway to the mysterious world of Chinese medical thought.The author journeys through the seasons of the year, and the five elements that make up the Chinese universe, looking at the physical, emotional and spiritual associations of the most useful acupoints associated with each element. Exploring the deeper meaning of the name, function, and healing use of each acupoint, he shows how to use the acupoint in real life, and explains its practical benefits for the reader, which vary from sharpening a sense of smell, avoiding jetlag, curing a headache, to improving a good sense of humour.With descriptions and images that capture the spirit of each element,and photographs of the point locations, this book will be a delight to anyone interested in a different view of the body and its deeper health, as well as students and practitioners of Chinese medicine looking for poetic and imaginative understanding of the five elements, and the key acupoints of each.Trade ReviewThrough poetry, lush visual imagery, fascinating case histories and crystal clear explanations and point locations, John Kirkwood brings the body, soul and spirit of Five Element Acupuncture to life. A labor of love and devotion, this is a book clinicians, students and patients of traditional Chinese medicine have long been waiting for. I will use it in all my teaching and will cherish my copy for years to come. -- Lorie Eve Dechar, author of ‘Five Spirits: Alchemical Acupuncture for Psychological and Spiritual Healing’The benefit of supporting the Element and living in each season goes far beyond the role of Shiatsu and Acupuncture, and so I recommend this book to students and practitioners of all healing therapies which incorporate seasonal energetic work. -- Julie Weeks, MRSS(T) * Shiatsu Society Journal *Table of ContentsNotes on the Text. Preface. 1. Landscape of the Five Elements. 1.1. How to use this book. 1.2. The Five Element model. 1.2.1. Origins of the Five Elements. 1.2.2. Five Elements go west. 1.2.3. Cycles of the Five Elements. 1.2.4. Constitutional Element. 1.3. Principle of Resonance. 1.3.1. Seasons. 1.3.2. Senses. 1.3.3. Colours. 1.3.4. Sounds. 1.3.5. Odours. 1.3.6. Emotions. 1.3.7. Organs and officials. 1.4. Acu-points. 1.4.1. Point names. 1.4.2. Point selection. 1.4.3. Treating points with acupressure. 2. Water. 2.1. The Nature of Water. 2.2. Resonances of Water. 2.2.1. Season: Winter. 2.2.2. Sense: Hearing. 2.2.3. Colour: Blue (Black). 2.2.4. Sound: Groaning. 2.2.5. Odour: Putrid. 2.2.6. Emotion: Fear. 2.2.7. Organs and officials. 2.3. Power source point K 3. 2.4. Regeneration mountain BL 60. 2.5. Two extraordinary points K 6 & BL 62. 2.6. Lumbago BL 23. 2.7. Fire of the gate of life GV 4. 2.8. My Achilles is killing me BL 57. 2.9. Bubbling spring K 1. 2.10. Holding up the heavens BL 10. 2.11. Resurrecting spirit K 24. 2.12. The spirit of Water BL 52. 2.13. Waking from hibernation GB 25. 2.14. Transition from Water to Wood. 3. Wood. 3.1. The Nature of Wood. 3.2. Resonances of Wood. 3.2.1. Season: Spring. 3.2.2. Sense: Seeing. 3.2.3. Colour: Green. 3.2.4. Sound: Shouting. 3.2.5. Odour: Rancid. 3.2.6. Emotion: Anger. 3.2.7. Organs and officials. 3.3. Is life Worth living? LV 3. 3.4. How flexible are you? GB 34. 3.5. Keep your shoulder well GB 21. 3.6. Neck release GB 20. 3.7. Gate of hope LV 14. 3.8. Tears of frustration GB 41. 3.9. Surviving the spring wind invasion GV 16. 3.10. Jump up and touch the sky GB 30. 3.11. The spirit of Wood BL 47. 3.12. Wood feeds Fire LV 2. 3.13. Transition from Wood to Fire. 4. Fire. 4.1. The Nature of Fire. 4.2. Resonances of Fire. 4.2.1. Season: Summer. 4.2.2. Sense: Speech (touch). 4.2.3. Colour: Red. 4.2.4. Sound: Laughing. 4.2.5. Odour: Scorched. 4.2.6. Emotion: Joy. 4.2.7. Organs and officials. 4.3. Mind your heart HT 7. 4.4. Choosing wisely SI 7. 4.5. Steady as she goes HP 6. 4.6. Guarding the frontier TH 5. 4.7. Light my fire HP 8. 4.8. Stairway to heaven SI 3. 4.9. A dyslexic guy walks into a bra HP 7. 4.10. Shrugging off shoulder pain SI 10. 4.11. All you need is love CV 17. 4.12. Healing trauma BL 43. 4.13. The spirit of Fire BL 44. 4.14. Transition from summer to late summer. 5. Earth. 5.1. The Nature of Earth. 5.2. Resonances of Earth. 5.2.1. Season: Late summer & transitions. 5.2.2. Sense: Taste. 5.2.3. Colour: Yellow. 5.2.4. Sound: Singing. 5.2.5. Odour: Fragrant. 5.2.6. Emotion: Sympathy & worry. 5.2.7. Organs and officials. 5.3. An army marches on its Stomach 36 ST 36. 5.4. Transport yourself SP 3. 5.5. Happiness is a full tummy ST 40. 5.6. Master of the seas SP 4. 5.7. One for all, all for one SP 6. 5.8. Receiving line ST 13. 5.9. And fill all fruit with ripeness to the core SP 16. 5.10. Return to centre ST 25. 5.11. Mother's embrace SP 21. 5.12. The spirit of Earth BL 49. 5.13. Transition from Earth to Metal. 6. Metal. 6.1. The Nature of Metal. 6.2. Resonances of Metal. 6.2.1. Season: Autumn or Fall. 6.2.2. Sense: Smell. 6.2.3. Colour: White. 6.2.4. Sound: Weeping. 6.2.5. Odour: Rotten. 6.2.6. Emotion: Grief. 6.2.7. Organs and officials. 6.3. The breath of heaven LU 1. 6.4. Letting go of letting go LI 4. 6.5. Catching a breath, reaching the depth LU 9. 6.6. Anyone for tennis elbow? LI 11. 6.7. Battle of the bulge BL 25. 6.8. A fork in the road LU 7. 6.9. Point of the shoulder LI 15. 6.10. Smell the roses LI 20. 6.11. Skylights LU 3. 6.12. The spirit of Metal BL 42. 6.13. Transition from Metal to Water. Acknowledgements. References. Further Reading.

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Book SynopsisTui na: The Chinese Massage Manual is a comprehensive and well established handbook for students and practitioners of Tui na in the West. The author describes the roots and development of Tui na, how it works therapeutically with the context of Chinse medicine, and how to become an effective Tui na practitioner. The book contains detailed and clearly illustrated descriptions of Tui na techniques, how to practice them, their clinical applications and therapeutic effects. Foundation area routines are provided to support the development and fluidity of manual skills and to give an initial structure for building treatments.The book has a unique approach to creating and planning Tui na treatments. Avoiding the prescriptive approach usually employed, the author discusses the principles of practice and enables the student practitioner to make choices and formulate treatments by bringing together their knowledge and skills. Frameworks are provided, and techniques, methods and approaches suggested for presenting patterns of disharmony within the treatment of common ailments.The book features- Over 120 photographs clearly illustrating the techniques- THe application of the ancillary therapies of cupping, gua sha and moxibustion- The application of external herbal media- `Tips for Practice' easy reference to support the learning of techniques- Case histories illustrating the treatment of common clinical ailments- Treatment foundation area routines- Yin and yang styles of practice- Demonstration of how to combine Tui na and acupuncture in practice- a related series of videos (available online) showing how to apply all the major techniquesTable of ContentsPreface. Section One: Foundations. 1. Foundations and Development of Tui na. Section Two: Techniques and Methods. 2. Introduction to Tui na Techniques. 3. Basic Techniques. 4. Compound Techniques. 5. Coordinated Techniques. 6. Passive Movements. 7. Area Foundation Routines. 8. Ancillary Therapies. 9. External Herbs. Section Three: Tui na Treatment - General Principles for Creating and Planning Treatments. 10. Introduction to Section Three. 11. Muscular Skeletal Ailments. 12. Digestive Disorders. 13. Gynecological Problems. 14. Headaches and Hypertension. 15. Coughs, Colds and Asthma. 16. Combining Acupuncture and Tui na in Practice. Index.

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Book SynopsisAyurvedic Medicine clearly and comprehensively presents the unique theories and traditions of Ayurveda making them accessible to the health practitioner of today. With a brief history of traditional medicine in India and discussion of principles, treatment strategies and traditional Ayurvedic pharmacy and pharmacology, the book offers an essential overview of the culture in which Ayurveda has developed and the scientific basis behind this holistic approach. It details over 100 plant profiles of Ayurvedic herbs, with images of fresh and dried plants, and 50 traditional formulas, including characteristics, usage, combinations, contraindications, and safety and dosage information for each.This essential resource explains the traditional medical system of Ayurveda, and provides guidance to students and practitioners on how to incorporate herbal medicine into their life and practice.Trade ReviewThis book offers an overview of the culture in which Ayurveda devleoped and a scientific basis behind its theories and traditions. It then discusses the principles and treatment strategies used in Ayurveda... Suggestions guide the reader into creating good combinations and developing these into blends, with 50 traditional formulas used as examples. -- American Herb Association QuarterlyThis is a book that makes reading and learning easy - easy on the eye, layout and written in a manner that captivates and makes one want more. A good reference book for anyone with an interest in Ayurveda and Ayurvedic herbs... This is a book that can be dipped into many times with each time bringing to the forefront a new gem. -- Seed Institute NewsletterSebastian Pole has composed a creditably written manual for practitioners and students alike. He has captured the holistic approach of Ayurvedic Medicine in such a simplistic way, that this intricate method becomes an easy read. Pole's book educates the reader on all aspects of this traditionally Indian system of Healing, he has established some of the original concepts of this practice, and explains in great detail the basic principles and even the scientific foundations of the medicine. -- The Association of Natural Medicines LimitedAyurvedic Medicine clearly and comprehensively presents the unique theories and traditions of Ayurveda making them accessible to the health practitioner of today... the book offers an essential overview of the culture in which Ayurveda has developed and the scientific basis behind this holistic approach... This essential resource explains the traditional medical system of Ayurveda, and provides guidance to students and practitioners on how to incorporate herbal medicine into their life and practice. -- Embody MagazineAt last, a truly excellent Ayurvedic textbook, ideal for herbal practitioners and students alike as well as for other healthcare practitioners, enabling not only a proper understanding of Ayurvedic principles, but also providing a practical materia medica as a vital reference during practice. This is a book that goes far beyond the many more superficial books so far available on Ayurveda and other available textbooks on Ayurvedic herbs that present a largely Western pharmacological approach while neglecting the Ayurvedic applications. -- Annie McIntyre, FNIMH, MAPA, Ayur HC, Practising Medical Herbalist, UKFor the western herbal clinician this book by Sebastian Pole represents an ideal and valuable introduction to the complex discipline of Ayurveda. Written in a clear, logical and accurate manner by an author who is well-versed in both Ayurveda and western herbalism, it outlines the basic principles of philosophy, diagnosis and treatment as well as the individual properties of the extensive Ayurvedic materia medica. No doubt serious students of Ayurveda will find it essential reading. -- Kerry Bone, BSc (Hons), Dip Phyto, FNIMH, FNHAA, AHG, MCPP, FANTA, Principal of the Australian College of Phytotherapy and Associate Professor in the School of Health at the University of New EnglandPole has created a multi-faceted text on Ayurvedic herbs and their medicinal use. The structure of the text is in two major parts. In the first part, he discusses the foundations, principles, and tenets of Ayurveda. This offers a solid foundation for the utilization of part two in which 150 herbs and formulas are profiled. [...] The whole text, beautifully presented [...], is a treasure that belongs in the library of every student and practitioner!" -- Light on Ayurveda Journal (LOAJ), Vol. VI, Issue 3Ayurvedic Medicine - the principles of traditional practice, is well worthy of in depth study for students, scholars and practitioners of Ayervedic Medicine. -- John E Smith * The Herbalist *Table of ContentsAbout the Author. Dedication. Preface. Acknowledgements. Abbreviations. Introduction. Part I. 1. The History of Ayurveda and the Growth of the Materia Medica. 2. The Basic Principles of Ayurveda. 3. Ayurvedic Herbal Pharmacology and Pharmacy.: Dravyaguna and Bhaisajya Vyakhyana. 4. Ayurvedic Therapy and Treatment: Cikitsa. Case Studies. 5. The Scientific Basis of Ayurveda. Part II. 6. Plant Profiles. Plant Profile Template. Ajmoda. Ajwain. Aloe. Amalaki. Anthrapachaka. Aragvadha. Arjuna. Askoka. Ashwagandha. Bakuchi. Bala. Bhallataka. Bhringaraja. Bhumiamalaki. Bibhitaki. Bilva. Brahmi. Cardamon. Castor. Chiretta. Chitraka. Chrysanthemum. Cinnamon. Cloves. Coleus. Coriander. Cumin. Damanaka. Daruharidra. Devadaru. Dhattura. Ephedra. Fennel. Fenugreek. Frankincense (Indian). Garlic. Ginger. Gokshura. Gotu Kola. Guduchi. Guggulu. Gurmar. Haritaki. Hemp Seed. Hingu. Jasmine. Jatamamsi. Kalamegha. Kanchanara. Kapikacchu. Karavella. Krishna Jiraka. Kushtha. Kutaja. Kutki. Lemon and Lime. Lemongrass. Licorice. Lotus. Manjishtha. Mint. Mustaka. Mustard Seed. Myrrh. Neem. Nutmeg. Pepper. Pippali. Pit Shirisha. Pomegranate. Psyllium. Punarnava. Pushkaramoola. Rhubarb. Rose. Safed Musali. Safflower. Saffron. Salt. Sandalwood. Sariva. Sarpagandha. Senna. Shankhapushpi. Shatavari. Shilajit. Tagarah. Tila. Trivrut. Tulsi. Turmeric. Vacha. Vamsa Lochana. Varuna. Vasa. Vidanga. Vidari. 7. 52 Common Ayurvedic Formulas. Asava, Arista: Medicated Wines. Avaleha: Medicinal Jams. Curna: Powder Preparations. Pusyanuga Curna. Guggulu: Pills made with Commiphora Mukul. Kvatha: Decoctions. Siddha Ghrta: Medicated Ghees. Siddha Taila: Medicated Oils. Vati: Tablets. Part III. Appendix 1: Tables. Appendix 2: Treatment Glossary. Appendix 3: Glossary of Terms. Appendix 4: Resources. Appendix 5: Bibliography. Appendix 6: Index of Plant Names. Appendix 7: A Note on the Transliteration and Pronunciation of the Sounds. Index.

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Book SynopsisRosemary Gladstar shows you how to enhance your well-being in middle age and beyond using herbal remedies that effectively and safely promote vitality. With in-depth profiles of 22 medicinal herbs, preparation instructions, and dosage guidelines, you’ll discover how you can use astragalus to regenerate your body’s immune system, bilberry to ease eye problems, and milk thistle to rebuild damaged liver cells. You’ll be amazed at how herbal treatments can help support your nervous system, activate your metabolism, and keep your bones and joints healthy.

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Book SynopsisThe 12-movement qigong form presented is taken from over 50 forms developed by Professor Zhang Guangde, one of the world's leading qigong teachers, and can be practised in both seated and standing positions.The movements are graceful and easy to learn, and are based on the tenets of Chinese Medicine, working with the Zang Fu organs, the meridians, yin-yang, the Five Elements, and qi and blood. The book provides step-by-step, fully-illustrated instruction for both standing and seated practice, learning tips and health benefits for each movement, and also a brief account on the origins and characteristics of the exercises. The accompanying downloadable resources feature a video demonstrating the form and additional information on its history and origins, and provides options for verbal instructions to lead the practitioner through the exercises, or music to accompany them. Through integrating breathing exercises into Yangsheng, the 12 steps are effective for promoting good health, preserving life and cultivating the spirit, and they are suitable for all ages.The book will be invaluable for people who wish to learn a simple yet powerful form, and for teachers looking for effective forms to teach groups, especially children, people with disabilities and older people.Table of Contents1. Origins. 2. Features and Effects. 3. Movements. Section I. Names of the Movements. Section II. Movements (Standing Stance). Initial Stance. Step 1. Beginning of Heaven's Creation (Qian Yuan Qi Yun). Step 2. Double Fish Hung on the Wall (Shuang Yu Xuan Ge). Step 3. Old Horse Is Stabled (Lao Ji Fu Li). Step 4. Ji Chang Shoots a Louse (Ji Chang Guan Shi). Step 5. Bending the Body to Brush the Shoes (Gong Shen Dan Xue). Step 6. Rhinoceros Gazes at the Moon (Xi Niu Wang Yue). Step 7. Lotus Flower Appears Above the Water (Fu Rong Chu Shui). Step 8. Golden Rooster Heralds the Dawn (Jin Ji Bao Xiao). Step 9. Wild Geese Land on the beach (Ping Sha Luo Yan). Step 10. White Crane Flies High in the Clouds (Yun Duan Bai He). Step 11. Phoenix Salutes the People (Feng Huang Lai Yi). Step 12. Qi and Breath Return to the Origin (Qi Xi Gui Yuan). Ending Stance. Section III. Movements (Sitting Stance). Initial Stance. Step 1. Beginning of Heaven's Creation (Qian Yuan Qi Yun). Step 2. Double Fish Hung on the Wall (Shuang Yu Xuan Ge). Step 3. Old Horse Is Stabled (Lao Ji Fu Li). Step 4. Ji Chang Shoots a Louse (Ji Change Guan Shi). Step 5. Bending the Body to Brush the Shoes (Gong Shen Dan Xue). Step 6. Rhinoceros Gazes at the Moon (Xi Niu Wang Yue). Step 7. Lotus Flower Appears Above the Water (Fu Rong Chu Shui). Step 8. Golden Rooster Heralds the Dawn (Jin Ji Bao Xiao). Step 9. Wild Geese Land on the beach (Ping Sha Luo Yan). Step 10. White Crane Flies High in the Clouds (Yun Duan Bai He). Step 11. Phoenix Salutes the People (Feng Huang Lai Yi). Step 12. Qi and Breath Return to the Origin (Qi Xi Gui Yuan). Ending Stance. Appendix. Acupuncture Points.

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Book SynopsisUnique in its approach, the new book by Yvonne Farrell provides a framework for understanding how effective the channel system is at supporting survival through allowing the body to hide or store trauma, stress and burnout in acts of self-preservation. She looks at how these latencies are created by the different channel systems, why they are created and the cost of these to the individual in terms of chronic imbalance or disease. Patients can become stuck in survival mode and the book explores how to use acupuncture to bypass the human biological reluctance for change and reach the body on a cellular level. The book sheds light on the deeply rooted pathologies of somatization, bad habits and lifestyle choices, and contains a number of case studies designed to illustrate the book's theories and help the practitioner in the diagnosis and treatment of their patient.Acupuncture for Surviving Adversity is about moving patients beyond survival and to a state of balance and wellbeing using acupuncture, giving practitioners the tools that will allow trauma survivors and other patients to reset themselves.Trade ReviewThe loving essence of this powerful, poetic medicine comes through on every page. Dr. Farrell has practiced, embodied, and illuminated through her teaching, the limitless wisdom and adaptability of acupuncture. In the clinic or in the supermarket, may we all learn to "see the person before you as whole," and work with "intent rather than agenda." -- Trace Albrecht, LAcReading this book is a journey into the soul of the channels and vessels. It enlightens the health practitioner to the deeper tools one can utilize in facilitating the transformation of our patient's whole health. More than this, it is a voyage of discovery and inspiration for the spirit to overcome mere survival, and transform. Dr. Farrell's clear, articulate writing helps open these windows of insight, and her heart and love are palpable as she shares her knowledge and experience. If you are reading this book for simple tools, you will have more than that, you will have opened the door to a large toolbox of self-discovery and evolution. -- Dr. Sonia F. Tan. DAOM, RAc., RTCMPTable of ContentsDedicationAcknowledgmentsForeword IntroductionChapter One: SurvivalChapter Two: ResistanceChapter Three: The Five SpiritsChapter Four: The Number NineChapter Five: The Sinew ChannelsChapter Six: The Luo-collateral SystemChapter Seven: The Primary ChannelsChapter Eight: The Divergent ChannelsChapter Nine: The Eight Extraordinary VesselsConclusion:Redundancy, Self-awareness and the Miracle of Survival

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Book SynopsisTackling mental-emotional health problems in young people from a Chinese medicine perspective, this book shows how a child's mental-emotional health is intrinsically connected with core elements of their everyday life. It suggests an approach to preventing and healing anxiety and depression that involves neither medication nor costs anything.Part One of the book explains Chinese medicine concepts related to mental-emotional health in a way that is accessible for those with no prior knowledge. It includes chapters on how to recognise a child's Five Element imbalance and how children of each element type need a different kind of nurture and lifestyle in order to remain mentally-emotionally healthy. Each chapter in Part Two examines a particular pillar of mental-emotional health such as connection, family life, emotions, and diet through a Chinese medicine lens. Each chapter is full of practical tips. Throughout, there is an emphasis on guiding parents and practitioners to discern what is right for a particular child, and that each child will need something different.Addressing childhood anxiety and depression using a unique, accessible, and practical perspective, Chinese Medicine for Childhood Anxiety and Depression is an invaluable book for practitioners and parents alike.Trade ReviewRebecca Avern clearly explains the root of emotional imbalances in children and how to effectively diagnose and treat a variety of disease patterns. Rebecca brilliantly shares her vast experience treating children and teenagers in her well organized and insightful text. I highly recommend this book for practitioners and laypeople interested in the subject. -- CT Holman, author of Treating Emotional Trauma with Chinese Medicine and Shamanism in Chinese MedicineThis is a wonderful book, and every parent and every practitioner should have a copy. Rebecca gives us a clear, easy-to-follow guide to anxiety and depression, showing how to recognise the different types, and what to do. Not just medicine, but all aspects of life. How do you get your teenager off their mobile phone? How do you get them to take enough exercise? The different types need different help, and we are shown a way forward. Thank you Rebecca. -- Julian Scott, MA, PhD, Cert Ac (Nanjing)Rebecca Avern presents those who care for children with this highly accessible, very practical text applying the Chinese medical "Five Phase" view of personality, growth, and development. It is chock full of insights guiding deeper understanding and personalized care for kids via this time-tested model, and provides truly practical advice that can be applied right away to aid young ones suffering from anxiety and depression. Those who care for children will find this book to be a treasure trove of tools that will immediately help improve the lives of their loved ones and themselves. -- David W. Miller, MD, LAcTable of Contents1. Setting the Scene. 2. What children are made of. 3. What's different about children?. 4. Nature. 5. Nurture. 6. The 5 Types of Anxiety and Depression. 7. Yin, Yang and other considerations. 8. Emotions. 9. Connection. 10. Family. 11. Times of Change. 12. The Yin and Yang of daily life. 13. Exercise. 14. Breathing. 15. How to Eat. 16. What to Eat. 17. Sleep. 18. What else can we do to help?

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Book SynopsisA holistic guide to improving your gut flora for better physical and emotional health • Explores the influence of the gut microbiome and the mesentery on all other bodily systems, especially the brain and immune system • Explains the central role of the digestive system in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine and how these systems treat the microbiome • Presents herbal remedies, acupuncture and acupressure techniques, and dietary methods to restore balance to your gut flora, including a microbiome reset In traditional medicine, such as Indian Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, the digestive system and microbiome are recognized as the foundation for good health. Our internal flora influences our immune system, brain function, hormonal balance, cravings, sleep, mood, inflammatory response, digestion, nutrient assimilation, and elimination. In this holistic guide to cultivating a healthy microbiome and managing gut health naturally, Bridgette Shea explores digestive functioning from the perspectives of both Western science and traditional medicine. She examines Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine principles on digestion and constitution types. She reveals how, in addition to describing what we now call the microbiome, traditional Chinese medicine also has long recognized the importance of an abdominal organ that modern science has only recently ­acknowledged: the mesentery, the tissues that connect and support the internal organs. Going beyond probiotics and prebiotics, the author presents practices from Ayurveda and Chinese medicine to reestablish balance in your internal microbiome, support the mesentery, improve digestion and elimination, and restore a clear mind and strong immune system. She explains how to read your symptoms, from brain fog and fatigue to congestion and stool quality, and offers herbal remedies, acupuncture and acupressure techniques, and dietary methods to improve your internal health, including a microbiome dietary reset. Revealing the diverse role that our inner microbial colonies play in keeping us happy and healthy, this book shows that by changing your microbiome, you can greatly improve your physical, emotional, and mental health.Trade Review“Finally! A book demonstrating how the ancient traditional medical systems of both China and India understood the importance of the gut microbiome. The ancients, along with Hippocrates, declared that all diseases begin in the gut. As part of both the digestive and immune systems, numerous health problems result once these delicate flora are disturbed: autoimmune diseases, food allergies, and cancer, to name a few. Reestablishing intestinal health should be the starting point for the treatment of any disease. The research cited throughout this book corroborates over and over what these ancient doctors described in their texts thousands of years ago. A must-read for anyone interested in getting to the root cause of all diseases.” * Marianne Teitelbaum, D.C., author of Healing the Thyroid with Ayurveda *“As a practitioner of Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, I loved how Bridgette wove these amazing systems of healing with our modern understanding of the microbiome. Cultivating Your Microbiome is a wealth of information and practices that will absolutely serve the seasoned health practitioner. Remarkably, it is also a book that can be read by anyone interested in improving their health and understanding the underlying principles of real well-being. Cultivating Your Microbiome is a must-read for all health practitioners and enthusiasts alike.” * Jonathan Glass, M.Ac, author of Total Life Cleanse *“A fascinating book on the microbiome! Cultivating Your Microbiome combines the recent Western scientific knowledge and the teaching of the several millennia-old Eastern medicines.” * Christopher Vasey, N.D., author of The Acid–Alkaline Diet for Optimum Health *“Cultivating Your Microbiome is an extraordinary and unreservedly recommended addition to community and college/university library Holistic Medicine collections and supplemental curriculum studies.” * Midwest Book Review *"Asian healing methods have always focused on the vital importance of the digestion system to overall health. This is an easy-to-understand book which stills feels challenging and cutting-edge." * Adam Gordon, Kindred Spirit Magazine *“Blending Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine concepts is never a simple task, but this book does a good job of presenting them mostly individually and adding a healthy dose of nutritional science as it explores the workings of digestive health. The author explains how the digestive tract and its microbiome are the seat of health or disease that influences the body-mind connection. Included are details on how digestion, assimilation, and elimination influence the immune system, hormonal function, brain, and inflammation from both scientific and traditional perspectives. It looks at not only what to eat, but how to eat, suggesting relaxing while eating and carefully chewing food with breakfast as the largest meal and dinner early.” * Kathi Keville, American Herb Association Quarterly *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Introduction: The Fascinating World of Microbes PART I Modern Science Meets Ancient Wisdom 1 Everything but the Kitchen SinkExploring the Human Microbiome 2 The Kitchen Sink Digestion and the Gastrointestinal Microbiome 3 Quite Simply, Poop How It Looks, What It Means4 Making Connections Recognition of the Mesentery (Mo Yuan) and Interstitium (San Jiao) as Organs PART 2 Practices for Daily Living 5 Mind Your MicrobiomeThe True Meaning of Diet 6 Food for Vitalizing Mind and Body General Guidelines for Health 7 Change Your Life, Change Your Microbiome Restoring the Natural Intelligence of the Body 8 Dietary Reset Protocol Eastern Practices for Internal Balance Glossary Notes BibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated herbal guide to every stage of life, that connects us to the medicinal plants that grow around us. This stunning, one of a kind book is a practical and creative manual that invites us to deepen our relationship with the bounty of the natural world, showing us how we might use plants to support our health. From babes to elders, and all the life-stages and transitions in between, this is an indispensable handbook designed to celebrate the journey of life and help us overcome some of the challenges we may face along the way. With recipes for simple medicine-making, self-prescribing and foraging advice, Wild Apothecary is a beginner's guide to herbalism, for all people, and explores the practical applications of plant medicines for the home or community. Each chapter highlights specific health conditions associated with each phase of life and describes how to work with plant allies and lifestyle changes to promote wellbeing. Rewilding and journaling exercises help the reader go deeper and contemplate their connection with themselves and nature. There is also a special chapter on grief, plus an examination of herbal medicine in the context of colonisation.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements and about A wild welcome Chapter 1: Wild medicine, plant medicine and us Chapter 2: Life with a wild apothecary Chapter 3: Folk and flora, energetics of wild medicine Chapter 4: Emerging buds: babes and children Chapter 5: Opening buds: youth Chapter 6: From bud to bloom: transitions Chapter 7: Blossom: women Chapter 8: Bloom: men Chapter 9: Plant kin: wisdom of elders Chapter 10: Back to the roots: grief Chapter 11: Radical roots: decolonial reflections The wild journey ahead A few resources Index

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Book SynopsisA leading light in the field of medicinal herb cultivation, The Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm is the first cultivation guide of its kind, and presents invaluable information for growers interested in producing high-quality efficacious herbs in all climates of the US, with the historical connectedness of ancient practitioners. It has become increasingly important-especially as the market for herbal medicine continues to grow-that we transition to local and domestic medicinal cultivation. Increasingly there are concerns in regards to not only the quality but the purity of imported herbs, and wild herbs picked for medicinal purposes are ever more endangered than in past years both at home and abroad. Peg Schafer, longtime grower and teacher, guides readers with information on propagating, cultivating, and harvesting Chinese herbs, and presents fascinating new scientific data that reveal the age-old wisdom of nature and the traditional systems of Chinese medicine. Through 79 detailed herb profiles--all tested and trialed on Schafer's certified organic farm-Schafer offers easy-to-follow information, suitable for both growers and practitioners, for growing efficacious wild-simulated herbs. Also included is important information on species conservation, crop integration, and how to avoid the introduction of invasive species. Sidebars on traditional medicinal uses for each herb and delicious recipes are also featured throughout. Vegetable and CSA farmers will find this book of great interest for adding value-added crops to their repertoire, and beginner growers looking to incorporate medicinals into their gardens will find this an invaluable guide to understanding where herbal medicine comes from, and will make eating-your-medicine more accessible than ever. Trade ReviewBook News- Schafer, affiliated with the Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm in Petaluma, California, co-founded the first U.S. company to offer organic, domestically grown Chinese medicinal herbs. In this guide for Chinese medicine practitioners and organic farmers, she gives advice on organically growing and harvesting 79 medicinal herbs. Most of the herbs are used in Chinese medicine, but a few belong to the Ayurvedic tradition. The first section of the book gives background on herbal traditions, risks to the future of herbalism, and conservation and global trade in medicinal plants. This section also gives general advice on cultivation in the nursery, garden, and field, and on harvesting, drying, storing, and shipping herbs, collecting and saving seeds, and selling herbs. The book then provides profiles of 79 herbs. Each herb entry gives a plant description, advice on propagation and planting, a list of suitable plant companions, and a brief summary of medicinal uses, plus notes on field production, pests and diseases, and harvest and yield. Each entry also includes a couple of color photos of plants in the field and the roots, flowers, or other parts when processed for medicinal use.Booklist- "Comprehensive" best describes Schafer's specialized resource. She begins, appropriately, with a discussion of small-scale cultivation as a way to protect the environment and be part of the international trade in medicinal plants. The growth of herbal trade parallels the increase in the number of Americans exploring acupuncture and other elements of traditional Chinese medicine, so this guide will meet the rising do-it-yourself interest in growing medicinal herbs. Schafer's easily understood instructions are accompanied by boxed inserts of important tips, charts and tables, and photographs. Most of the book is dedicated to 79 detailed herb profiles with growing information and medicinal uses. Also provided are plant and medicinal name cross-references; hardiness-zone maps with a China-U.S. latitude overlay; resources for herb seeds and plants; recommended readings, listings of websites, and herbal and conservation organizations; and an all-important glossary of horticultural, medicinal, and Chinese terms. This genuinely unusual, authoritative manual will likely be in brisk demand."For the practitioner of Chinese medicine, The Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm is a teacher, drawing us closer to the herbs we use. For the casual gardener, it is a handbook for growing fresh Chinese herbs as part of a healthy diet. For anyone who has an interest in growing their own Chinese herbs, Peg Schafer gives us a new reason to look forward to spring."--Andrew Ellis, author of Notes from South Mountain: A Guide to Concentrated Herb Granules"Peg Schafer, the most experienced Chinese medicinal herb grower in North America, charts a new course in Chinese medicinal plant cultivation by providing the guidance needed to grow the most important of these herbs domestically. This book offers more than just cultivation tips, but also an assurance of proper plant identification, optimal growing and harvesting conditions, freshness of materials, and the ability to access Chinese medicinals with the lowest carbon footprint possible."--Roy Upton, Executive Director, American Herbal Pharmacopoeia"Peg Schafer understands in more ways than one that good health springs from the land. Herbs from the Chinese tradition perfectly complement more familiar healing plants. The concept of "regional medicine farms" resonates so well with the growing desire to eat more locally. But of course! We are what we eat, and that includes the medicinal plants that work with our bodies to create wholeness. Every plant person will instantly recognize the gift waiting within this book-Schafer shares many astute observations of how each plant garners medicinal oomph, what she calls the vital qi (chi) of each herb. And that's the right sort of inspiration to launch any thinking gardener!"--Michael Phillips, author of The Holistic Orchard, and co-author Nancy Phillips of The Herbalist's Way"Peg Schafer is the best artisanal grower I know. For this book, she has distilled the knowledge of the small group who, over the past two decades, has pioneered North American production of Chinese medicinal herbs, and tested it through direct experience. This book clearly explains the whys as well as the how-tos, and delivers information into the eager hands of all perennial polyculturalists who will grow us a post-peak oil healthcare system; it is a gift to us all."--Jean Giblette, owner, High Falls Gardens and co-founder, LocalHerbs.org"This is by far the most detailed and thorough book that addresses the urgent issue of organic cultivation and processing of Chinese herbs. It will have a profound effect on future land use, herb availability, pesticide burdens, and sustainability in a field that is expanding rapidly around the world. I can't stress enough how valuable and rare this information is to practitioners and users of Chinese herbal medicine. I highly recommend this book for all TCM herbalists, as well as gardeners and farmers who want to learn the art of the organic cultivation of Chinese medicinals."--Bill Schoenbart, L.Ac., D.A.O.M

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Book SynopsisThe User's Manual is a transformative guide to the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine for the 21st century, showing how these differ from those underlying Western medicine, what that means in practice and how we can help our bodies to heal themselves and thereby achieve a longer, healthier life. Books about TCM tend to be thousands of years old, very detailed and without reference to contemporary scientific knowledge. As a former computer engineer, Alex Wu draws parallels between the way a computer functions and the functioning of the human body in order to interpret the key concepts within Chinese medicine so that they become significantly easier to understand for today's readers. As he explains, Chinese medicine provides a dramatically different point of view to that of Western medicine, in particular its foundation belief that the body has a powerful self-healing system that must be nurtured and encouraged, not stifled with symptom-suppressing treatments. Taking the simple examples of gout, psoriasis, the common cold and today's obesity epidemic, the author explores the TCM and conventional medical approaches, showing how promoting body energy and self-healing can resolve the `incurable'. Alex Wu says: `Many readers have used the simple methods described in this book to achieve a healthy lifestyle and thereby improve their health within a short time... Modern medicine has not made significant advances in many chronic conditions for many years. It may be that the problem stems from its basic philosophy.' Here is an opportunity to look at health and medicine from a completely different point of view.Table of ContentsTCM - the past and present; The point of view of a product designer; Body energy; TCM's understanding of how the human body functions; Enabling the self-healing system to cure psoriasis and stop hair loss; Applying the principles of TCM to treating obesity; Daily massages; The future of TCM and its concept of self-healing; Appendix: Technology and TCM.

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Book SynopsisWithin the context of a larger discussion of Dao Yin, Damo Mitchell teaches and explains the Dragon Dao Yin exercises, a set of four short sequences designed to work with the subtle energies of the spine and lead pathogenic energies out of the body.More 'Yang' in nature than Qi Gong, Dao Yin focuses on outwards movements and strong internal cleansing. The book highlights this important distinction and covers the theory, history and development of Dao Yin exercises, as well as the relationship between Chinese medical theory and Dao Yin training. One chapter is devoted to problems related to stagnation and the flow of Qi, and explains the different causes and forms of stagnation. Later chapters look at breathing patterns and the extension of Yi, opening the joints, and rotating the bones and spine. Damo Mitchell also discusses stillness as the source of movement, the philosophical significance of the Dragon and the pearl, and the means of hardwiring Dao Yin exercises into the energetic body. Central to the discussion is the concept of the spine, and how to wake it up.For the first time in the English language, the Dragon exercises – Awakening, Swimming, Soaring and Drunken – are described in detail, with photographs and step-by-step instructions on each of the exercises as individual therapeutic exercises and as a form.Trade ReviewThe Four Dragons completes a trilogy of plain English Daoist Nei Gong titles setting out a methodology which has proven so successful at Damo Mitchell's courses in Europe, the USA, and Asia. Damo's structured approach to physical health and energetic purging has connected a current generation of students to the energetic realm and prepared them for the next proposition in the Daoist Arts - nei dan. -- Steve Galloway, practising Nei Gong teacher and owner of www.taiji-online.co.ukThe Four Dragons brilliantly conveys, with ease, clarity, and a refreshing sense of humor, ancient Daoist principles and teachings of Qi Gong, Dao Yin and Nei Dan. Until now this information has been shrouded in mystery and secrecy, behind monastery walls, for millennia. With practice, both the beginner and the advanced student will benefit greatly by the reading of this book, experiencing rapid improvements in health and wellbeing. One who cultivates further will be guided to the deepest levels of inner consciousness. -- Barbara Abrams, L.Ac., Acupuncturist, and Faculty, Maryland University of Integrative HealthTable of ContentsForeword by Dr Ole Saether. Preface. 1. An Introduction to Dao Yin and Health. 2. The Jing Body. 3. The Nature of Pathogens. 4. Dao Yin Principles. 5. Beginning Dao Yin: The Four Walks. 6. Intermediate Practice: The Four Sequences. 7. Advanced Practice: Enter the Dragon. 8. Moving into Nei Dan. About the Author. Glossary of Terms. Appendix of Meridian Points from Book.

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Book SynopsisA horse complains of a chest as tight as a bear's embrace, a goat bleats about skin as dry as parchment, and a rat describes his urine as darker than soya sauce. Join these lively characters and their friends as they seek diagnosis from wise animal sages and the yellow monkey emperor.Covering 78 syndromes of Chinese medicine, these cartoons graphically illustrate the disturbances and illnesses that can affect the organs of the body, or Zang Fu, as they are understood in Chinese medicine. They are accompanied by a concise list of symptoms for easy diagnostic reference. Combining Damo Mitchell's deep knowledge and experience with Spencer Hill's witty cartoons, this is a fun way to learn, remember and be entertained by the syndromes and their symptoms.Trade ReviewHarmony plays a big part both in Chinese Medicine and cartooning. Not only must the cartoonist produce amusing drawings, but each drawing also needs to clearly communicate its concept, whether serious or funny. Cartoons which are intended as aids to understanding and memory introduce one more vital requirement to the harmony - a deep knowledge and affinity with the concepts being conveyed. Spencer Hill's cartoons harmonise these ingredients beautifully and, coupled with Damo Mitchell's expertly and clearly written text, will enable any reader to balance laughter and learning with the greatest of ease. -- John Byrne, Cartoon Tutor, The London Art CollegeIt's entertaining and holds attention, yet many concepts are explained in simple visual form. The emphasis is on symptoms, including behavioral and mood symptoms in concert with the physical, and in diagnosis.The book is divided into sections based on seasons which are relevant to the ailments they cover. I found it both interesting and entertaining, though I had hoped for information on what herbs might be used for the conditions and maybe even acupressure points. It is meant to be a starting point and in that it succeeds. I have a much better idea of what Chinese medicine is about for having read it and I enjoyed the humor along the way. -- Lora's Rants and Reviews blogIt's a fabulous text book. If you're a student who learns through visual cues, this is the Chinese Medicine book for you. The graphic novel, comic strip style, travel story is punctuated by diagrams summarizing the main symptoms of each problem, so it's easy to navigate through the book... More text books should be put together like this. Perhaps this approach to learning would be exactly the way to engage visual learners in all sorts of subjects. -- Rachel Morris * The Association of Illustrators *As someone whose knowledge of Chinese medicine has primarily been limited to the negative cultural stereotypes that exist in the United States for such practices, YME (Yellow Monkey Emperor) was a perfect place to begin. By pairing words and images with stories, it became more plausible as an outsider to understand the methods, the reasoning, and the potential treatments for these ailments than I believe would have been possible otherwise... All-in-all, The Yellow Monkey Emperor's Classic of Chinese Medicine is a fun, beautifully colored comic introduction to Chinese medicine that I recommend to anyone. -- Matthew Noe * The Graphic Librarian *Table of ContentsPreface. Section 1. Meeting Bee Bo. Section 2. Springtime Lessons. Liver and Gall Bladder Syndromes. Section 3. Summer and the Heart. Heart and Small Intestine Syndromes. Section 4. Banana Cheesecake. Spleen and Stomach Syndromes. Section 5. Autumn Dryness. Lung and Large Intestine Syndromes. Section 6. Winter in the Jungle. Kidney and Bladder Syndromes. Section 7. Bee Bo's End. Author Profiles.

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Book SynopsisFind healing and connection by engaging with wild plants• Shares insights from herbalism, ecology, neurobiology, psychology, Irish history, and magical tradition to show how to tap into the flow of communication from the wild world• Explores the seven principles of animist herbalism and the ancient Irish understanding of the “three cauldrons” of the body, showing how they can be applied to the practice of modern herbalism• Introduces thirteen important plant and fungi allies and provides simple practices for deepening your connections with wild plants and your ancestorsTo our ancestors, the wild world around them was filled with meaning, guidance, and insight. They recognized the symbols hidden in Nature that represent invitations to connect with our wild kin, such as the Silver Branch of Irish legend. They understood that plants and fungi are living teachers who can become our allies in healing and magic. They knew that

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Book SynopsisCombining the wisdom of classical Chinese medicine with modern nutritional science, this book explores the concept of Yang Sheng, which means to nourish life by nurturing body, mind and spirit in harmony with the natural rhythms and universal laws, revealing the importance of nutrition within it and outlining how our modern lifestyle and environment challenges our ability to do that. A perfect guide for practitioners and students of Chinese medicine, the book explains modern diets and Chinese nutritional theory with a focus on prevention of illness and the impact of lifestyle and environment on our health during each stage of life. Lifestyle and nutritional advice for prevention and treatment of a range of illnesses and conditions is given for both adults and children.Trade ReviewWhat an amazing source of information as well as a fabulous contribution to anybody interested in East Asian Healing Arts!This book is a no-nonsense guideline to manoeuvre through the jungle of lifestyle advice keeping in mind historical perspectives, scientific facts and modern diversity. I can't wait to use this fantastic asset in my practice! -- Sybill Huessen, M.S. TCM – Senior Instructor of the Shen-Hammer-System of Pulse DiagnosisAs a practitioner of Chinese medicine, the treatment I give is only a first step. The most important, but also often the most difficult, is to teach the client how to preserve the newfound health. Deirdre Courtney's book Nourishing Life the Yang Sheng Way is a practical guide that describes in a very educational way how to provide simple diet and lifestyle advice to my clients. A masterpiece that builds bridges between our western lifestyle and millennial knowledge from the East. -- Eva-Marie Janelo, Practitioner of Chinese medicine, AuthorNourishing Life the Yang Sheng Way is a gem. In a world plagued by increasing levels of diseases which are directly created and effected by lifestyle practitioners will need to guide their clients through a whole host of diet and lifestyle interventions on top of their treatment plans. Having a quick reference guide to dip into is wonderful to guide clients/patients along their path to wellness. What Deirdre highlights beautifully in this book is compassion for self in order to have compassion for your clients as you guide them through treatment. Something we as coaches and practitioners need to be mindful of as we all navigate the illness wellness continuum. A timely book full of ancient wisdom for our modern and a crazy world! -- Mandy Monaghan, Health & Wellness CoachDeirdre Courtney's book comes as a refreshing, clear reminder of how we should all strive to live our lives: true to our nature, in rhythm and balance with ourselves and our surroundings. Full to the brim with practical and useful advice, based on Deirdre's profound understanding of what good health really means, this inspiring book is an invaluable addition to the bookshelf of patients and healers alike. -- Gali Stoffman, MD, Head of Chinese Medicine Service, Barzilai Medical Center, Director of Panda Integrative Pediatric clinic, IsraelDeirdre has written a very inspiring book which is so enthralling that I have read it in one go. It is a real page turner and makes you long for more. It is very engagingly written, and this excellent book should be read by every TCM-practitioners. Warmly recommended! -- Marijke Pfeiffer, co-director TCM-postgraduate & member of the board of TCM Academy NetherlandsTable of ContentsIntroduction: What is Yang Sheng? 1. The History of Yang Sheng. 2. Chinese Dietary Therapy. 3. The Healing Properties of Food. 4. Food for the Life Cycle: Feeding Children and Teens. 5. Food for the Life Cycle: Active Young Adults. 6. Food for the Life Cycle: Mature Adults - Mid Life and Beyond. 7. Food as Medicine. 8. Herbs for Health and Healing. 9. How to Source the Best Food. 10. How to Cook, Eat and Live the Yang Sheng Way.

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Book SynopsisMost illnesses start in the gut, including many you would not even think of!If your gut isn’t functioning right, it sets the stage for illness and disease. The gut, the gastrointestinal system, is designed to absorb nutrients that support our bodies and help us make energy, and get rid of things that we don’t need or are toxic. But what happens when the system breaks down? Leaky gut syndrome (LGS) occurs when the lining of the small intestine is damaged, allowing foreign compounds to escape into your bloodstream, which weakens your immune system and triggers autoimmune reactions.Traditional physicians don’t understand what LGS is, much less how to diagnose and treat it. In fact, it is estimated that more than 80 percent of people with chronic illnesses have leaky gut, an overgrowth of bad bacteria, or not enough good bacteria.Here are some symptoms that may be caused by LGS: Digestive complaints, acid reflux, IBS, Crohn’s disease Joint and muscle pain, arthritis Obesity and food allergies Headaches, depression, anxiety, ADHD Itchy skin, rashes, eczema, acne, rosacea, psoriasis In Heal Your Leaky Gut, Dr. David Brownstein will explain how the gut, like the brain, heart, and liver, needs to be properly nourished in order for it to function correctly. Simply stated, if your gut is not healthy, your immune system is going to suffer.Improving your gut health and taking fewer drugs will help you feel better and look younger, improve your brain function, and treat myriad medical conditions. This book will give you all the information you need to change what you are now doing so you can have optimal gut health and, as a result, overall health and well-being.

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Book SynopsisOffers hundreds of recipes and easy instructions for do-it-yourself projects, including homemade incense, skin care products, natural dyes and cleaners, and more

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Book SynopsisSuitable for students and practitioners of phytotherapy and naturopathy as well as healthcare professionals with an interest in herbal therapeutics, this title covers all major aspects of herbal medicine from fundamental concepts, traditional use and scientific research through to safety, effective dosage and clinical applications.

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Book SynopsisExplores and describes techniques of cupping in the context of TCM theory. This title provides a set of practical guidelines to applying this technique for various common conditions, and looks closely at issues of safety, expectation and theoretical principles of action.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Traditional Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy Chapter 2 Cupping's folk heritage, Bruce Bentley Chapter 3.1Cupping in Buddhist Medicine, Pedro Pavia Chapter 3.2Cupping in Thailand's Traditional Lanna Medicine, Kei Ngu Chapter 4 Benefits of Cupping Therapy Chapter 5 Preparing the patient for cupping treatment Chapter 6 Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies Chapter 7 The Cupping Procedure Chapter 8 What to Expect During and After Cupping Therapy Chapter 9 Twelve Methods of Cupping Therapy Chapter 10 Cupping Therapy on Children and Adults Chapter 11 Cosmetic Cupping Therapy Chapter 12 Cupping Therapy in the Treatment of Common Disorders Chapter 13 Treating Miscellaneous Disorders with Cupping Therapy Chapter 14 Sports Injuries Chapter 15 Myofascial Trigger Points Cupping Therapy Chapter 16 Cupping Therapy Evidence-Based Research Ilkay Chirali, Roz Gibbs, Mark Bovey, Hossam Metwally, Hujian Cao and team Chapter 17 Part 1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)/Part 2 Precautions and Contraindications

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"..this rich tapestry of Chinese medical practice and philosophy does offer a unique illumination of a divine subject." Reviewed by Jim Young on behalf of glycosmedia.com, Aug 2015Table of ContentsGeneral Theory Functions of the Internal Organs Causes of Disease Diagnosis Pathology Identification of Patterns Identification of Patterns According to the Eight Principles, etc. Acupuncture Points Principles of Treatment

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Book Synopsis"Seven Peppercorns" covers the vast scope of traditional Thai medicine practices including: Thai element theory, physical therapies, medical Buddhism, herbal medicine for massage, divinatory practices, and spirit medicine; all held within the context of a Thai bodyworker’s instructional manual. This is not another step-by-step Thai massage photographic sequence book, but rather an in-depth training in the theory behind the steps, with instruction in a wide range of esoteric Thai physical therapies designed to bring practical understanding of Thai bodywork as it is practiced by traditional doctors in Thailand. "Seven Peppercorns" is divided into twelve main segments; each segment containing several chapters. The organizational flow takes the reader from introduction, overview and history, through an understanding of Thai anatomy, including element, point, and sen line theory, to instruction in Thai diagnosis, actual physical manipulations and practical application of the shamanistic and Buddhist components of traditional Thai medicine as it applies to bodywork; all in an easy-to-follow well organized format. Included in this guide are Thai self care practices and exercises as well as treatment guidelines for specific disorders. "Seven Peppercorns" serves as both an instruction manual and a reference book fully annotated with appendixes, notes, glossary, bibliography and index. The straightforward academic informational writing is gentled with moments of conversational author-to-reader comments (often humorous), and peppered with short personal narrative stories that bring the reader into the sensory tapestry of Thailand. It is intended as a stand alone manual, or as a text book for Thai massage instructors to use in classes.

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Book SynopsisThis accessible textbook clearly explains the basic foundations and principles of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. With over 70 illustrations, it covers the theories of yin and yang, the five phases, the physiology of the body, the internal organs, the channel system, acupuncture point categories, the point functions and indications, needling techniques and aetiological factors. Authoritative, yet readable, this is a vital addition to the shelves of all students of Chinese medicine.Trade ReviewThe Fundamentals of Acupuncture guides the reader on a journey from a broad perspective to the innermost workings of the medicine applicable for the seasoned practitioner and the layperson. Nigel illuminates the connections between the organs, channels, and acupuncture points. His book will definitely be added to the handful of A-list reference books to reach for in my Classical Chinese medicine clinic. -- CT Holman, Practitioner, International Teacher, and author of forthcoming book 'Treating Emotional Trauma in Classical Chinese Medicine'Nigel Ching's The Fundamentals of Acupuncture explains the basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine with a deep-rooted thoroughness and a contemporary style. It will become the new fundamental textbook! -- Nils von Below, Acupuncturist and Former President of the AGTCM, GermanyThis is an excellent introduction to acupuncture that stands in its own right. While it is most obviously of use to acupuncture students, it's also an excellent summing up of the basics for experienced practitioners. I can see some of my more interested patients finding the explanations fascinating too. -- Karen Charlesworth * Acu, Issue 14, Spring 2017 *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. Glossary. Section 1. Basic Principles. Section 2. The vital substances. Section 3. The internal organs. Section 4. The channels. Section 5. Acupuncture Points. Section 6. Causes of Disorder. References. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis textbook on diagnosis in Chinese medicine is unique in its clarity and accessibility. Divided into two sections, it is a comprehensive diagnostic manual. The first section explains how to collect and collate the information required to formulate a diagnosis and is divided into four approaches: visual, palpation, interrogation and listening/smelling. The second section describes the various diagnostic models in Chinese medicine, including The Eight Principles; zangfu organ pattern; the Six stages, four levels and san jiao; the twelve regular channels and eight extraordinary vessels; and the Five Phases.Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. Part 1. The Diagnostic Pillars. 1. The Diagnostic Pillar - Visual Observation. 2. The Diagnostic Pillar - Listening and Smelling. 3. The Diagnostic Pillar - Palpation. 4. The Diagnostic Pillar - Interviewing. Part 2. The Diagnostic Models. 5. Diagnosis according to the Eight Principles. 6. Diagnosis according to xie qi. 7. Diagnosis according to qi, xue and jinye imbalances. 8. Diagnosis according zangfu organ pattern. 9. Diagnosis in relation to the Six stages, four levels and san jiao. 10. Diagnosis in relation to the Six stages. 11. Diagnosis according to Four Levels. 12. Diagnosis according to san jiao theory. 13. Diagnosis in relation to the 12 regular channels. 14. Diagnosis in relation to the eight extraordinary vessels. 15. Diagnosis in relation to the Five Phases. Appendix 1. Supporting the treatment of the patient through yangsheng. Appendix 2. Food energetics. Appendix 3. Herbal formulas utilised in the text. Glossary. References. Further Reading.

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Book SynopsisThe Twelve Healers introduces Dr Bach''s world-renowned flower remedies, which provide a system for healing the mental and spiritual anguish at the root of ill health and unhappiness. The 38 remedies are grouped in seven helpful categories and advice is given on the types of personality most likely to benefit from each remedy.In Heal Thyself, Dr Bach explains the philosophy that underpins any practical work with the flower remedies. He looks at the real cause and cure of disease, and gives practical as well as spiritual guidance on how we can all help to heal ourselves.

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Book SynopsisQigong massage has been used in China for thousands of years as a means to achieve health and wellbeing, and to treat a wide variety of ailments. This book teaches parents a simple qigong massage programme that has been developed specifically for the needs of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).With step-by-step instructions and accompanying downloadable video content demonstrating the technique in action, this book offers parents clear guidance on how to adopt qigong massage into their child's daily routine successfully. The program is based around a core 15 minute massage that, when performed regularly, has been shown to greatly improve mood and behavior, sleeping patterns, and language and social skills. Also included is information on diet, advice on reading a child's body language during massage, and helpful progress checklists.Qigong massage is the ideal therapy for parents looking for an alternative way to strengthen the mind, body and sensory abilities of their young child with autism aged 6 and under. Previously published with a DVD, this material is now available online from www.jkp.com.Trade ReviewComplete with step-by-step instructions and accompanying online content with visual demonstrations, Qigong Massage for Your Child with Autism takes a relatively unconventional practice and provides a practical tool for parents and caregivers. Backed by multiple studies and developed by the director of the Qigong Sensory Training Institute, the book will give parents the confidence to embark on a new practice that will hopefully make for happier, healthier families... Silva excels at keeping her message realistic and never loses sight of the fact that she's addressing actual parents. She clearly lays out expectations for and limitations of the program, and provides the necessary tools to track progress and behavioral changes. She refutes skeptics by simply saying "seeing is believing," instilling the confidence so vital for motivating parents to stick with the program. The difficulties of having an autistic child and parenting in general are openly acknowledged without judgment, and she offers a truly empathetic, yet encouraging voice...The book's structure also seems to be designed for parents, with the intention that they can easily pick up the book and find what help they're looking for, as common troubles and solutions are reiterated in multiple chapters... Educational, realistic, and reassuring, Qigong Massage for Your Child with Autism offers parents a non-invasive, prescription-free supplement to managing autism, and with further studies being conducted now about the effects of qigong on children with cerebral palsy and Down syndrome, tradition Chinese medicine will hopefully become helpful to an even wider population. -- Foreword ReviewsIf you have an autistic child, Dr. Louisa Silva's Qigong Massage for Your Child with Autism probably is the best gift that you can give to both him and yourself. -- Examiner.comIn her book, Dr. Silva uses plain English to explain why and how the QST program works. There are 12 movements in the massage routine. Dr. Silva gives very clear instruction with illustrations for each one. Each child is different, so is his condition. She provides troubleshooting guidance and a check list. She offers extra techniques for transitioning. She lays out the details of the healing process, so parents can have proper expectation. The best part of this book is that it also comes with additional online content. -- Examiner.comComplete with step-by-step instructions and an accompanying online content with visual demonstrations, Qigong Massage for Your Child with Autism takes a relatively unconventional practice and provides a practical tool for parents and caregivers. Backed by multiple studies and developed by the director of the Qigong Sensory Training Institute, the book will give parents the confidence to embark on a new practice that will hopefully make for happier, healthier families. -- ForeWord MagazineTable of ContentsForeword by Dr. Anita Cignolini. Preface: Welcome! Introduction: Making the Most of This Book. 1. An Eastern Explanation and Treatment for Autism. 2. Is the QST Home Program Right for You and Your Child? 3. Getting Ready to Give the Home Program. 4. The Massage. 5. The 12 Movements and Your Child's Body Language. 6. Troubleshooting. 7. Extra Techniques to Help Your Child Get Through the Day. 8. The Healing Process: What to Expect. 9. Understanding Toxicity in Children with Autism: - Prevention. 10. A Diet for Children with Autism. 11. Your Child's Program After the First Five Months. Appendix A: Movement Troubleshooting Checklist. Appendix B: Sensory and Self-Regulation Checklist. Appendix C: My Child's Developmental Milestones. Appendix D: Parent Stress Index. About the Author. Additional Resources. Online Video/Movement Chart. Important Changes to Look For. Index.

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Book SynopsisAn authoritative primer to Jyotish, or Vedic Astrology, this book draws on the author's extensive study of the tradition. Andrew Mason explains in detail the practical applications of Jyotish, introduces the planets, signs and houses, as well as the many rich and highly entertaining mythologies of the system with an explanation of how to interpret them. He also covers Vedic Astrology's sister science, Ayurveda, and describes how they interact to provide insight into celestial timing, sustained health and general wellbeing. With sample charts that show the applications throughout, the book provides a complete an accessible resource on Jyotish for students of Indian astrology and Ayurveda practitioners. It will also be of interest to anyone with a passion for astrology.Trade ReviewA refreshing new look at an ancient system of astrology. Written with humility, humor and hints of deep insight, this book is a welcome change from other books on Jyotish. -- Vaidya Atreya Smith, Director, European Institute of Vedic Studies, Author of Ayurvedic Nutrition, Ayurveda for WomenAndrew Mason brings a fresh, new, and serious voice to the current array of books on Vedic astrology. -- Edith Hathaway, Vedic astrologer and author of In Search of Destiny, 2012Andrew gives invaluable advice on the various remedies that can be found in the system to support a more positive experience of life, health, profession, relationships and spiritual journey. This I found to be very unique as most books that I have read in this area tend to present the challenging aspects of how your planets are placed at that time and how you are best to sit and ride the wave until you come to a better junction. It is refreshing to read a new and encouraging view point. -- Sunita Passi, Ayurvedic Health Coach and founder of Tri-Dosha * Tri-Dosha *Table of ContentsIntroduction. PART I - Setting Up Shop. 1. Ayanamsa. 2. Celestial 'Royal' Court. 3. Surya (Sun). 4. Chandra (Moon). 5. Budha (Mercury). 6. Kuja (Mars). 7. Brihaspati (Jupiter). 8. Chukra (Venus). 9. Shuni (Saturn). 10. Rahu and Ketu (Luna Nodes) and Mandi (Upagraha). PART II - Rashi, the zodiac and the symbolism of the twelve signs. 11. Rashi (Zodiacal Signs). 12. Bhava (Astrological Houses). 13. Bhavakaraka (House Significations). 14. Important House Combinations. 15. Dik Bala (Directional Strength). 16. Karma. 17. Retrogade Planets. 18. Dagdha (Combustion). 19. Graha Yuddha (Planetary War). PART III - Medical Astrology and Ayurveda. 20. Medical Astrology. 21. Varga. 22. Dasha. 23 Drsti (Graha Aspects). PART IV - The Moon and its Lunar Mansions. 24. Lunar Curiosities. 25. Nakshatra (Lunar Mansions). 26. Planetary Rulership of Nakshatra. 27 Nakshatra Portraits. 28. Nakshatra Qualities. PART V - The Propitiation of Planets and Remedial Measures. 29. Upayes (Remedies and Propitiation). 30. Supernatural Origin of Gemstones. 31. Rudraksa. 32. Pooja. 33. Pacifying Graha (Daily Routines and Rituals). 34. Bali/Shanti Karma. Conclusion. Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on ancient documents from China and Tibet, archaeological findings and cultural relics, this illustrated handbook presents authentic Qigong forms from the Warring States period right up the late Qing dynasty of the early twentieth century. Twenty-six sets of pictures relating to Qigong, Daoyin, diet and living habits are included, each set introduced with a brief overview of the origin, development, changes and practice modes of each method. Presented in chronological order, each chapter describes the source from which the exercises are derived, and then provides a description of the ancient form, its health and other benefits, uses, and how to do it, together with drawings of the original illustrations where these exist, or line drawings of the movements described where the original text was not illustrated. The forms are easy to learn, and easy to do, providing also a direct link to the authentic ancient forms. The selection focuses on the forms oriented to achieving resilience and general good health, but also includes many simple ancient Qigong forms for particular health problems, ranging from fatigue, indigestion and headache, to more serious conditions such as rheumatism, and even typhoid and cholera. Qigong forms directed towards the more esoteric outcomes of Qigong practice are also included.This valuable resource includes over 700 illustrations, and will be a treasure trove for all practitioners and students of Qigong, as well as anyone interested in the history of the Oriental internal arts.Table of ContentsPreface. Preface to the English Edition. 1. Inscription for the Circulation of Qi on a Jade Pendant. 2. Daoyin Exercises. 3. Five Animal Frolics. 4. Six-Character Formula for Treating Diseases in the Internal Organs. 5. Yijinjing. 6. Tianzhu Massage. 7. Laozi Massage. 8. Health Preservation in the Four-Volume Medical Code of Tibetan Medicine. 9. Twenty-Four-Seasonal-Division-Points Seated Exercises for Curing Diseases. 10. Chen Xiyi's Sleeping Exercises. 11. Eight-Section Brocade Standing Exercises. 12. Eight-Section Brocade Seated Exercises. 13. Twelve-Section Brocade Exercises. 14. Xiaoyao Zi Daoyin Method. 15. Various Daoyin Exercises of the Immortals. 16. Daoyin Exercises of Ancient Immortals. 17. Nine-Step Exercise for Prolonging Life. 18. Face Massage Exercise. 19. Internal Exercise. 20. Eight-Section Brocade Exercise for Physique Building. 21. Qi-Regulating Exercise to Foster Exterior Vigor. 22. Breath-Gulping Exercises for Removing Diseases. 23. The 18 Standing Forms in Eight Sections of Baduanjin. 24. The Twelve Supplementary Internal Exercises with Illustrations of Yijinjing. 25. Twelve Massage Methods. 26. Exercises in Sitting Positions for Treating Maladies.

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Book SynopsisTraditional Chinese medicine has a long and complex history, yet the basic principles at the heart of practice have remained the same for hundreds of years. Without a solid understanding of these fundamental theories, effective practice is impossible, and this book provides a complete introduction to everything that students and practitioners, both new and experienced, need to know. The book describes and explains all of the fundamental principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including yin/yang, the five elements, the 'zang and fu' organs, Zang Xiang, Qi, and the meridians and collaterals of the body. Explaining not only the principles upon which these elements work, but also how they interrelate, the book describes how they can be used in practice to identify, treat and prevent ill-health and disease. This thorough and accessible textbook, compiled by the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC), under the editorial directorship of leading Chinese clinicians Zhu Bing and Wang Hongcai, is essential reading for students of traditional Chinese medicine, and is also a useful basic reference for TCM practitioners.Trade ReviewAlthough the lucidity of this textbook would have been even more leveraged in the first few years of my OM studies, I find its clarity of context heady refreshment as I am approaching the end of my third decade of practice. -- OMJthe simple descriptions of these ideas are very helpful to a novice and would underpin a much more advanced study of TCM syndromes. -- The JAACP (The Journal of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists)Combining practical instruction with detailed theory, this authoritative textbook, complied by the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC), under the editorial direction of leading Chinese clinicians Zhu Bing and Wang Hongcai, is an excellent reference for students and practitioners at all levels... Although modest in size, these texts are packed with information... in terms of portability and cost... they make themselves serious contenders for the college bags of students of Chinese medicine... In terms of visual presentation, other than the obligatory yin-yang and five-phase diagrams, assistance is limited to a few flow diagrams, which may disappoint more visually-orientated learners. This drawback is largely compensated for by the consistent use of clear tables that facilitate both learning and quick reference. Despite the drawback of the simplification inherent in such texts, some of the chapters are excellent. The chapter on emotions and elements in Basic Theories, for example, is particularly good, as is the chapter on bianzheng in the Diagnostic volume. The chapters on pulse and tongue are also well-written, and designed for quick navigation to allow mere seconds to access, for example, the description and significance of a tense pulse or a grey tongue coating. As such... These texts offer simple, portable, concise and well-structured information that is consistent with the TCM literature already available. On occasion, refreshingly original insights come from the teaching experience of the authors. Whilst this series does not necessarily offer an educational panacea, it may just offer what is missing on the market - an affordable, accurate and accessible series of texts written specifically for a Western mindset and understanding. If the rest of this series of text books are as good as the two reviewed here (Diagnostic of Chinese Medicine and Basic Theories of Chinese Medicine), Singing Dragon Textbooks will definitely become part of the recommended reading of Chinese medicine courses; student in the early stages of their TCM studies o those that require a fresh angle or portable material for revision should certainly consider buying them. -- Journal of Chinese Medicine, Greg MeierAlthough the lucidity of this textbook would have been even more leveraged in the first few years of my OM studies, I find its clarity of context heady refreshment as I am approaching the end of my third decade of practice. -- Frank Yurasek Ph. D (China), MSOM, MA, LAc, Oriental Medicine JournalTable of ContentsIntroduction. The Formation and Development of TCM. Formation of the theoretical systems of TCM. Development of the theoretical systems of TCM. The Basic Characteristics of TCM. The holistic concept. Treatment based on differentiation of syndromes. 1. The Theories of Yin-Yang and Five Elements. The Theory of Yin and Yang. The concept and characteristics of yin-yang. Category of yin-yang attribution. Basic content of yin-yang. The Application of the theory of yin-yang in TCM. The Theory of the Five Elements. Basic concept of the five elements (Wu Xing). Main content of the five elements. Application of five elements in Chinese medicine. 2. The Theory of Zang-Fu Organs. Brief Introduction. Basic conception of Zang Xiang theory. Common physiological characteristics of Zang Xiang. Formation of Zang Xiang theory. Main characteristics of Zang Xiang theory. Difference between "zang-fu" and "visceral organ". Five Zang Organs. The heart. The lung. The Spleen. Liver. Kidney. Six Fu Organs. Gallbladder. Stomach. Small Intestine. Large Intestine. Urinary Bladder. Triple Energizer. The Extra Fu Organs. Brain. Uterus. The Relationships Among the Zang and Fu Organs. The relationships between the zang organs. The relationship between the fu organs. The relationship among Zang-Fu organs. 3. Qi, Blood and Body Fluid. Qi. The concept of qi. The formation of qi. The physiological function of qi. The movements of qi and the forms of movements. Distribution and classification of qi. Blood. The concept of Blood. Formation of Blood. The Functions of Blood. The circulation of blood. Body Fluids. The concept of body fluids. The formation, distribution and secretion of the body fluids. The function of the body fluids. The Relations Among the Qi, Blood and Body Fluids. The relationship between qi and blood. The relationship between qi and body fluids. The relationship between blood and body fluids. 4. Meridians and Collaterals. Brief Introduction. The Concept of the Meridians and Collaterals & Their Composition. The concept of the meridians and collaterals. Composition of the meridians and collaterals. Functions of the meridians and collaterals. The Twelve Main Meridians. Nomenclature of the twelve main meridians. The regulation of the running courses and cyclical flow of qi. Distribution. Cyclical flow of qi in the twelve main meridians. Exterior - interior relationship. The courses of the twelve main meridians. The Eight Extra Meridians. Concept. Function. The Governor Vessel. The Conception Vessel. The Thoroughfare Vessel. The Belt Vessel. The Yin Heel and Yang Heel Vessels. The Yin Link and Yang Link Vessels. The Divergent Meridians, Collaterals, Muscle Regions and Cutaneous Regions. Concept, running course and function of the divergent meridians. Concept and function of collaterals. Concept and function of the muscle regions. Concept and Function of the Cutaneous Regions. 5. Etiology and Occurrence of Diseases. Introduction. Etiology. Concept and Classification of etiology. Concept of six exogenous factors and their characteristics in causing diseases. Six exogenous factors. Pestilence. Seven emotional factors. Irregular food intake, over - strain and stress or lack of physical exercise. Traumatic injuries. Stagnation of phlegm or blood. Principle for the Onset of Diseases. Basic principle for the onset of diseases. Environment and onset of diseases. 6. Pathogenesis. Prosperity and decline of pathogenic qi and anti-pathogenic qi. Prosperity and decline of pathogenic qi and anti-pathogenic qi. Transformation of the disease. Disharmony of yin-yang. Concept. Excess of yin-yang. Deficiency of yin-yang. Mutual consumption if yin and yang. Yin or yang kept externally. Collapse of yin and collapse of yang. Dysfunction of qi and blood. Deficiency of qi. Disturbed qi activity. Deficiency of blood. Stagnation of blood. Heat in blood. Dysfunction of qi and blood. Disorder of body fluid metabolism. Insufficient body fluid. Disturbance in distributing and excreting of body fluid. Relationship between qi, blood and body fluid. Interior pathogenic factors. Stirring up of interior wind. Production of interior cold. Production of interior damp. Dryness due to over-consumption of body fluid. Generation of interior fire. Pathogenesis according to meridians and collaterals. 7. Prevention of Diseases and Principles of Treatment. Prevention. Concept and principles of treatment. Principles of treatment. Setting up the principles of treatment. Application of the principles of treatment.

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Book SynopsisThe ability to apply complex theory to practice is a vital skill for acupuncturists. Case studies and medical records are an extremely useful resource for understanding how to differentiate between different syndromes, and provide invaluable precedents for deciding upon appropriate methods of diagnosis and treatment. This book presents a collection of real case studies of patients who have been treated by prominent acupuncture practitioners in China. The case studies are divided into five sub-categories of disease, and include information on the patient's medical history, presenting complaint, symptoms, tongue and pulse examination, diagnosis, treatment, and prescription as well as the Western diagnosis. More than 170 different case studies are included in the book, covering 73 different types of syndromes and disease. A useful appendix with the Chinese and English names for these syndromes is also included. Compiled by leading experts at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC), under the editorial direction of leading Chinese clinicians Zhu Bing and Wang Hongcai, this book is a useful reference for acupuncture practitioners and students at all levels.Trade Reviewthis book is yet another concise learning resource for Traditional Chinese Acupuncturists but practitioners of the western acupuncture approach will find some "nuggets" of treatment techniques that will add to one's therapeutic repertoire. -- Acupuncture in MedicineAS with previous publications by Singing Dragon the production quality is high and the standard of translation generally good throughout... This book also details acute cases not usually seen in Western private practice... One of the standout aspects of this book compared to other compilations of case studies is the detailed description of needling techniques and point combinations...This text constitutes more than just a repeat of TCM axioms and has both challenged my existing understanding of Chinese Medicine and provided insight into experienced practitioners' understanding and application of TCM theory. I can therefore recommend this book as a useful resource for both students and experienced practitioners. -- Journal of Chinese MedicineTable of ContentsPreface. Foreword. Introduction. Section 1. Diseases of Internal Department. Section One: Common Cold. Case I: Yang Jiebin's Medical Record. Case II: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case III: Xiao Shaoqing's Medical Record. Case IV: Meng Hong's Medical Record. Summary. Section Two: Cough. Case I: Yang Jiebin's Medical Record. Case II: Record in Acupuncture-Moxibustion for Difficult Diseases. Case III: Zhou Yunxian's Medical Record. Case IV: Record in Acupuncture-Moxibustion for Difficult Diseases. Summary. Section Three: Asthma. Case I: Shao Jingming's Medical Record. Case II: Shao Jingming's Medical Record. Case III: Xiao Shaoqing's Medical Record. Summary. Section Four: Hypochondriac Pain. Case I: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case II: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case III: Yang Jiebin's Medical Record. Summary. Section Five: Epigastric Pain. Case I: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case II: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case III: Tian Conghe's Medical Record. Case IV: Shao Jingming's Medical Record. Summary. Section Six: Hiccup. Case I: Yang Jiebin's Medical Record. Summary. Section Seven: Abdominal Pain. Case I: Feng Runshen's Medical Record. Case II: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Summary. Section Eight: Diarrhea. Case I: Record in Acupuncture-Moxibustion for Difficult Diseases. Case II: Lou Baiceng's Medical Record. Case III: Meng Hong's Medical Record. Summary. Section Nine: Constipation. Case I: Yang Jiebin's Medical Record. Case II: Lou Baiceng's Medical Record. Summary. Section Ten: Long Bi (urination disturbance). Case I: Lu Shouyan's Medical Record. Case II: Yang Yongxuan's Medical Record. Case III: Cao Huairen's Medical Record. Summary. Section Eleven: Lin Zheng (urination disturbance). Case I: Yang Jiasan's Medical Record. Section Twelve: Edema. Case I Lu Shouyan's Medical Record. Case II: Zheng Yizhong's Medical Record. Summary. Section Thirteen: Xiao Ke. Case I: Wang Faxiang's Medical Record. Summary. Section Fourteen: Palpitation. Case I: Lu Shouyan's Medical Record. Case II: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case III: Zhou Yunxian's Medical Record. Summary. Section Fifteen: Bu Mei (insomnia). Case I: Lu Shouyan's Medical Record. Case II: Xiao Shaoqing's Medical Record. Case III: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case IV Zhou Yunxian's Medical Record. Summary. Section Sixteen: Headache. Case I: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case II: Sun Liuhe's Medical Record. Case III: Sun Liuhe's Medical Record. Case IV: Sun Liuhe's Medical Record. Case V: Hu Jinsheng's Medical Record. Case VI: Liu Taoxin's Medical Record. Summary. Section Seventeen: Xuan Yun (dizziness). Case I: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case II: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case III: Ji Xiaopng's Medical Record. Case IV: Hu Jinsheng's Medical Record. Summary. Section Eighteen: Facial Pain. Case I: Lu Shouyan's Medical Record. Case II: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case III: Liu Jiaying's Medical Record. Summary. Section Nineteen: Facial Paralysis. Case I: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case II: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case III: Yang Jiebin's Medical Record. Case IV: Yang Jiebin's Medical Record. Case V: Yang Jinhong's Medical Record. Case VI: Liu Zhaohui's Medical Record. Summary. Section Twenty: Wind Stroke. Case I: Lu Shouyan's Medical Record. Case II: Yang Jiasan's Medical Record. Case III: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case IV: Shi Xuemin's Medical Record. Case V: Bo Zhiyun's Medical Record. Case VI: Yang Jiebin's Medical Record. Section Twenty-One: Low Back Pain. Case I: Yang Yongxuan's Medical Record. Case II: Record in Acupuncture-Moxibustion for Difficult Diseases. Case III: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case IV: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case V: Ji Xiaoping's Medical Record. Summary. Section Twenty-Two: Luo Zhen (torticollis). Case I: Yang Yongxuan's Medical Record. Case II: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Summary. Section Twenty-Three: Cervical Spondylosis. Case I: Yang Jiasan's Medical Record. Case II: Bo Zhiyun's Medical Record. Case III: Yang Jinhong's Medical Record. Summary. Section Twenty-Four: Xing Bi (wandering Bi). Case I: Lu Shouyan's Medical Record. Case II: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Section Twenty-Five: Zhuo Bi (fixed Bi). Case I: Lu Shouyan's Medical Record. Case II: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case III: Wei Lixin's Medical Record. Section Twenty-Six: Tong Bi (Painful bi). Case I: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case II: Chen Yuelai and ZhengKuishan's Medical Record. Case III: Liu Taoxin's Medical Record. Section Twenty-Seven: Re Bi (febrile Bi). Case I: Yang Yongxuan's Medical Record. Case II: Record in Acupuncture-Moxibustion for Difficult Diseases. Summary. Section Twenty-Eight: Numbness of Extremities. Case I: Yang Jiebin's Medical Record. Case II: Yang Jiebin's Medical Record. Summary. Section Twenty-Nine: Wei Syndrome. Case I: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case II: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case III: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case IV: Bo Zhiyun's Medical Record. Summary. Section Thirty: Ptosis. Case I: Zheng Kuishan's Medical Record. Case II: Xiao Shaoqing's Medical Record. Summary. Section Thirty-One: Facial Spasm. Case I: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case II: Yang Yongxuan's Medical Record. Summary. Section Thirty-Two: Chan Syndrome (tremor). Case I: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Summary. Section Thirty-Three: Stirring of the Liver Wind. Case I: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Summary. Section Thirty-Four: Epilepsy. Case I: Yang Jiasan's Medical Record. Case II: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Summary. Section Thirty-Five: Hysteria. Case I: Record in Acupuncture-Moxibustion for Difficult Diseases. Case II: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case III: Liu Jiaying's Medical Record. Summary. Section Thirty-Six: Depression. Case I: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case II: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Case III: Ji Xiaoping's Medical Record. Summary. Section Thirty-Seven: Impotence. Case I: Lu Shouyan's Medical Record. Case II: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Summary. Section Thirty-Eight: Hernia. Case I: Record in Acupuncture-Moxibustion for Difficult Diseases. Case II: Cheng Xinnong's Medical Record. Summary. Section Thirty-Nine: Prolapse of Rectum. Case I: Shao Jingming's Medical Record. Case II: Xiao Shaoqing's Medical Record. Summary. Section Forty: High Fever. Case I: Wu Zhongchao's Medical Record. Section Forty-one: Blood Syndrome. Case I: Wu Zhongcao's Medical Record.

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Book SynopsisThe human body is governed by the universal principles of the natural world. Ancient Chinese medicine embraces these natural principles to offer a unique ecological approach to understanding the body and its functions in the interest of encouraging balance and self-healing. In this practical and easy-to-follow guide, acupuncturist Clive Witham addresses how and why illness in the body occurs according to Chinese medicine and what we can do to restore ourselves back to health from many common ailments and conditions. He explores basic principles from nature, such as yin and yang, the effects of our natural environment, blood circulation and obstruction, and universal patterns within all things, to explain the effects of change on our body systems. He explains how to assess your body’s signs and symptoms as well as how to recognize and understand patterns of illness through their ecological connections. With clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions, he shares self-care treatments for a number of common health disorders, from colds and high blood pressure to backache, nausea, menstrual pain, and depression. He details how to maintain wellbeing and initiate healing from within through the use of hands-on treatment modalities and techniques such as food and lifestyle changes and manual therapies like acupressure, massage, and Gua sha. Enabling you to assess physical signs, understand illness patterns, and proactively support your own recovery, this guide allows you to take charge of your own healing process, alleviate symptoms quickly and effectively, and enhance your body’s resilience with simple self-care.Trade Review“Enlisting nature for a better understanding of our body systems, Clive Witham encourages us to take charge of our body and our health. Self-healing with Chinese Medicine provides us with a host of practical tools, techniques, and suggestions to promote strength and vitality as much as lead us on the path of healing and wholeness.” * Philip Carrgomm, psychotherapist, founder of the Institute of Sophrology and Sleep Clinic, and autho *“Jam-packed with practical insights, Self-Healing with Chinese Medicine provides a clear road map to restoring and maintaining your health and balance. This gem of a book distills beautifully and clearly the fundamentals of Chinese medicine and the world of nature and how we can apply them in our everyday life on our path to self-healing. Full of dietary recommendations, lifestyle advice, and detailed exercises and manual therapy that you can do at home, this will be one of those comprehensive and practical books that you will always refer back to.” * Rebecca Bond, L.Ac., MBAcC, classical acupuncturist and member of the British Acupuncture Council *“In this extensive and practical book, Clive Witham shares with us a deep perspective of health and self-healing with the natural world at its core. I recommend it to everyone who wants to live according to nature’s patterns.” * Pere Garcia, L.Ac., N.P., naturopath and licensed acupuncturist *“Why do I have this health problem? What can I do myself to contribute to a solution? And what are the things I can do to prevent more problems? If you ask yourself these questions, then Self-Healing with Chinese Medicine is a must-read. It shows how our body and mind are interwoven with the nature that surrounds us and how you can empower yourself by following the eternal and fundamental principles of nature to lead a healthy and balanced life.” * Elmar Pestel, M.D., licensed internist and doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, manual therapy, a *“Clive Witham brings a profound knowledge of Chinese medicine to treating yourself for some of the most common conditions we see in modern-day society. This book contains a good amount of theory followed by lots of practical tips and is the perfect guide to self-help for all those who do not wish to consult the doctor with every minor ailment.” * Xavier Fricker, L.Ac., licensed acupuncturist and practitioner of Chinese medicine *“In-depth knowledge beautifully balanced with an engaging writing style, Self-Healing with Chinese Medicine is different from other books about traditional Chinese medicine. Complex ideas are explained in a way that’s easy to grasp, and I feel like reading it from cover to cover and then going back into the chapters to dig in more. Ultimately, this is a book that you’ll return to time and again, rereading and checking things, as you maintain your health.” * Anette Selberg, certified phytotherapist and herbal and massage therapist *"A complete manual of instruction that will prove indispensable for professional and aspiring practitioners of Chinese medicine seeking to address common illnesses and self-care treatments ranging from simply colds, to high blood pressure, to menstrual pain, to depression, and so much more. Impressively informative, exceptionally well organized, and thoroughly 'reader friendly' in presentation, Self-Healing with Chinese Medicine: A Home Guide to Treating Common Ailments is unreservedly recommended as a core addition to personal, professional, community, and academic library Alternative Medicine and Chinese Medicine collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists. It should be noted for students, professional practitioners, and non-specialist general readers that Self-Healing with Chinese Medicine is also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $23.99)." * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction How to Use This Book PART 1WHAT ALLOWS US TO THRIVE? When the Breath Is Moving When the Natural Circulation Is Maximized When the Qualities of Nature Are Balanced When the Storage Systems Are Balanced Lung Storage System Pancreas Storage System Heart Storage System Kidney Storage System Liver Storage System The Fu Systems When the River Systems Flow Freely When the Climates Enhance Your Life When Emotions Flow Smoothly When Obstructions Are Minimized When You Respect Your Digestion When You Live According to Your PathPART 2WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF NOT THRIVING? Physical Characteristics to Look Out ForPART 3HOW CAN YOU TREAT YOURSELF? Food Therapy Foods That Cool Down the BodyFoods That Warm the BodyManual TherapyAcupressure Gua ShaUse the Microsystems Exercise Therapy Lifestyle TherapyPART 4HOW DO YOU FIND WHICH AREAS TO TREAT? Treatment Regions on Your Body Treat the River System Treat the Caverns, Roots, Junctions, and Treat the Areas, Zones, and Regions Treat the Microsystems PART 5WHAT ARE THE MAIN PATTERNS AND HOW DO YOU TREAT THEM? The Main Pattern Groups Patterns of Weakness General Weakness Yang Weakness Yin Weakness Blood Circulation Weakness Patterns of Overflow Stagnation Damp/Phlegm Heat Cold Wind PART 6HOW DO YOU TREAT COMMON MEDICAL CONDITIONS? Head, Neck, and Shoulder Area Headaches Dizziness Sleeping Disorders Anxiety Depression Facial Pain Nasal Allergies Sinus Problems Eye Disorders Ear Disorders Toothache Sore Throat Neck Pain Shoulder PainChest Area Colds and Flu Cough Asthma, Breathlessness, and Wheezing Chest Pain Palpitations and Irregular Heart BeatStomach and Abdominal Area Nausea Feeling Bloated Stomach/Abdominal Pain Constipation Diarrhea Painful Urination Back Area Backache Sciatica/Leg Pain Upper Limbs Elbow Pain Wrist Pain Pain in Your Hand and Fingers Lower Limbs Knee Pain Ankle Pain Foot and Toe Pain Conditions Affecting Men Prostate DisordersConditions Affecting Women Premenstrual TensionMenstrual Flow DisordersPeriod Pain Menopausal Disorders Conditions Affecting the Whole Blood Pressure Disorders Painful or Aching JointsFatigue DiabetesObesity and Losing Weight Epilogue Notes Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisLearn all you need to know about more than 50 of the most common healing herbs and how to make delicious, nutrient-dense recipes to have you functioning at a higher frequency. Adaptogens are herbs, roots, and other medicinal plants that help the body function better than its natural capacity. In this loud, messy, and oh so stressful modern world, these ancient healing herbs are needed more than ever. Whether the stressor is environmental (originating in your body) or psychological (triggering your fight-or-flight response and causing the release of cortisol), adaptogens are packed with amino acids and/or vitamins that help manage the harmful effects stress has on the body. While relatively new to the western world, adaptogens are at the root of many things in western medicine. Did you know that aspirin comes from willow bark? With this beautifully illustrated reference, discover how to harness the ancient healing poweTable of ContentsContents FOREWORD INTRODUCTION ADAPTOGEN DIRECTORY Other Superpowders RECIPES Drinks Soups & Sauces Desserts WORKS CITED BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX

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Book Synopsis'This is a book about a radical revisioning of the birth process from a medical condition that requires ongoing quantitative assessments, tracking, and interventions to an awe-inspiring mystery...' This holistic and comprehensive book guides practitioners on the journey of Taoist embryology and the development of the soul. Dr Randine Lewis delves into the theory of Taoist philosophy whilst also including its practical application in contemporary practice.Each month of pregnancy, including the tenth postpartum month, is explained through a biomedical and philosophical lens, helping practitioners understand and treat various symptoms of pregnancy with Chinese medicine whilst never losing sight of the embodying soul. By moving away from a fear and stress-based model, this book allows practitioners to approach pregnancy with a much deeper and calmer understanding which aids pregnant clients in connecting to the cocooned inner soul. This practical and comprehensive Taoist approach to pregnancy encourages client autonomy via self-inquiry worksheets and suggestions around diet, qi gong, lifestyle, acupuncture, and herbal therapies.Trade ReviewThis book is so much more than a guide for fertility practitioners. Randine Lewis invites us to embrace the mysteries of how each of us comes into being. In these troubled times of conflict, separation and existential fear, Randine Lewis gifts us with a reminder of our celestial nature. Each and every human alive had to pass through the darkness of the womb to come into being. Once we remember this, we can understand that all creative acts are a Birthing of the Tao. From the very dedication onward she reminds us, "always tend to your souls first". -- Yvonne R. Farrell, DAOM, LAc.Table of ContentsContents Foreword by Lorie Dechar IntroductionPart I - Preparing the Palace: Basics of Gynecological Obstetrics Chapter 1 - The Origin: The Miracle of Manifestation Conception Jing Fertilization The Origin The Soul - 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10 Curriculum Pregnancy and Renewal Chapter 2 - Dynamics of the Creation Process Forward and Reverse Cycles Ovarian Cycle Tian Gui Zi Gong The Internal Kingdom - Nei Jing Tu The Moon rises and sets within Outer lunar cycles Lunar and menstrual phases How emotions impact the menstrual cycle Hypothalamus Menstrual Cycle phases - Menses, Follicular, Ovulation, Luteal Chapter 3 - Preconception Preparation Desire Meditation Tonifying your ancestors 3 Dan Tien Patient Worksheets - Nutrition, Lifestyle, Self Inquiry, Soul Alignment, Exploring Ambivalence, Exercise to keep hope alive What are you reproducing?Part II - Pregnancy: Occupying The Palace - The Trimester Model Chapter 4 - First Trimester - Po: The Tao Gives Birth to OneChapter 5 - Liver: Month One - Liver stores Blood to nourish the uterine lining to receive the expanding blastocyst as the embryo's extraordinary channels begin to develop.Issues: Threatened miscarriage & ectopic pregnancyChapter 6 - Gallbladder: Month Two - Mother's Gallbladder energies enliven further embryologic development.Issues: Developmental stalls, anemia, nausea and vomitingChapter 7 - Pericardium: Month Three - The Pericardium provides the calm and quiet needed to purify the embryo before it moves on to the second trimester.Issues: Emotional lability, fatigue Chapter 8 - Second Trimester - Shen Receives Its Program: The One Gives Birth to TwoChapter 9 - Triple Energizer: Month Four Issues: Fetal toxins, constipation, low back pain, varicosities, skin discolorationChapter 10 - Spleen: Month FiveIssues: Restless limbs, gestational diabetesChapter 11 - Stomach: Month SixIssues: Abdominal discomfort, urinary symptomsChapter 12 - Lungs: Month SevenIssues: Intrauterine Growth Retardation, EdemaChapter 13 - Third Trimester - Hun Carries out the Curriculum in Time: The Two Give Birth to ThreeChapter 14 - Large Intestine: Month EightIssues: Obstetric cholestasis, amniotic fluid, abruptio placenta, pre-eclampsiaChapter 15 - Kidney: Month Nine Issues: malposition, breech presentationsChapter 16 - Bladder: Month Ten - BladderPreparing for labor and exiting the PalaceIssues: Birthing delays, retained placenta, lactation difficulty, postpartum recovery

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Book SynopsisLearn to grow, harvest, and use your own healing herbs. Dig into the world of herbal medicine with this complete guide to cultivating and harvesting plants with healing properties. For thousands of years, people have been utilizing herbs and cultivating weeds found to speed the healing of wounds, soothe skin irritations, calm uneasy stomachs, and ward off illnesses. In these pages, you’ll learn the basics of gardening in your backyard—or on your windowsill or porch—including instructions for: Garden design Composting Garden maintenance Harvesting Recipes for salves, lotions, and poultices And more! You’ll also find profiles of useful herbs that are easy to grow or wildcraft, along with inspiring stories, medicine-making instructions, and recipes for your home medicine chest. Known to boost immunity, reduce blood pressure, aid digestion, and relieve arthritis among other medi

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Book SynopsisProviding essential support to schools and universities that offer yoga therapy training programs, this comprehensive, edited textbook develops robust curricula, enabling them to prepare yoga therapists to integrate into healthcare settings safely and effectively.The book includes a large and international list of contributors from diverse lineages and backgrounds such as Matthew Taylor, Gail Parker and Steffany Moonaz, and is the first resource on yoga therapy that aligns with the educationl competencies of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). It covers yoga foundations (philosophical background, ayurveda, tantra), biomedical and psychological foundations, yoga therapy tools and therapeutic skills, yogic and biopsychosocial-spiritual assessments, and professional practices.As the field of yoga therapy continues to root and grow, this book is essential for both new yoga therapy practitioners, and for schools developing training programs.Trade ReviewA yoga therapist's guide through the IAYT competencies? What's not to like? The editors have brought together insights from some of the finest minds in our field, creating a solid go-to textbook for all yoga therapists. The chapters are organized in a concise and clear way, making for easy reference. Yoga Therapy Foundations, Tools, and Practice provides a path towards deepening our understanding of the profession while begging us to ask some important questions of ourselves. -- Kathleen Ross-Allee, C-IAYT, Yoga Therapist and Health Educator, http://www.leenbodies.comIf I were to recommend one book to an aspiring Yoga Therapist or a seasoned Yoga Therapist this would be the one. It presents a rich compilation of Yoga Foundations, Therapeutic Skills, Professional Practices, and a comprehensive approach to research literacy. I particularly loved how the applications of yoga therapy were demonstrated through case studies which brought the text to life. Well done! -- Mary Northey, C-IAYT, Dean Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga TherapyAn amazing resource for any Yoga Therapist. Such deep source material and experienced contributors. A great textbook to have! -- Kamalesh Ginger Hooven, AP, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, Mount Madonna Institute, Chair, School of Yoga; Director, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy programTable of ContentsForeword. Acknowledgements. About the Editors. Contributors. Preface. 1. Introduction: An Inclusive Style that Encourages Critical Thinking. Section 1: Yoga Foundations: Traditions and Tools of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Tantra. Introduction (Stephanie Lopez, LISW-S, C-IAYT). 2. Textual Sources for Yoga Therapy (Christopher Key Chapple, PhD). 3. Foundations of Yoga as Therapy: Assessment and Healing Approach (Amy Wheeler, PhD, C-IAYT). 4. Ayurveda for the Yoga Therapist (Sarajean Rudman, MS, MA, E-RYT 500). 5. Spanda: The Fundamental Impulse of the Shaiva Tantra Tradition (Leigh Blashki, C-IAYT, and Gina Macauley). Section 2: Biomedical and Psychological Foundations. Introduction (Camille Freeman, DCN, LDN). 6. Research Literacy: A Critical Skill for Yoga Therapists (Crystal L. Park, PhD). 7. Physiological Systems Foundations (Robyn Tiger, MD, C-IAYT). Respiratory Physiology (Sundaravadivel Balasubramanian), PhD, C-IAYT. The Overlap Between Paradigms: Yoga Therapy and Pharmaceuticals (Marybeth Missenda, RPh, CNS). Clinical Application of Yoga Therapy in the Cancer Care Continuum (Leigh Leibel, MSc, C-IAYT). Clinical Application of Yoga Therapy in Cardiac Rehabilitation (Courtney D. Butler-Robinson, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, RCYT, RPYT). Cardiorespiratory Medications (Marybeth Missenda, RPh, CNS). Clinical Application of Yoga Therapy in Diabetes Care (Judi Bar, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500). Diabetes Medications (Marybeth Missenda, RPh, CNS). 8. Assessing Musculoskeletal Balance in Yoga Therapy (Rachel Krentzman, PT, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, and Marlysa Sullivan, PT, C-IAYT). 9. Human Development and Sensory Integration: Pediatric Yoga Therapy (Yana Kofman, DPT, C-IAYT). 10. Neurological Foundations: An Integrative Approach (Kelli Bethel, DPT, PT, C-IAYT). 11. Foundations of Mental Health (Dorcia J. Tucker, PsyD, MS, C-IAYT). 12. Mental Disorders and the Yoga Approach (Michael J. de Manincor, PhD). Pharmacotherapy Considerations for Yoga Therapists (Mamta Parikh, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP). Section 3a: Therapeutic Skills. Introduction. 13. Relationships in Yoga Therapy: Developing Collaboration Within a Healing Presence (Tracey Lynne Meyers, PsyD, C-IAYT). 14. Cultivating Resilience and Safety in Yoga Therapy Practice (Nya Patrinos, C-IAYT). 15. Respecting the Presence of Shakti: Cyclical Wisdom and Menstruality Consciousness in Yoga Therapy for Women's Health (Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, PhD, C-IAYT). 16. Understanding the Role of Interoception (Karen Soltes, LCSW, C-IAYT). 17. Interfaith Conversations: Bridging Cultural Gaps in Yoga Therapy (Robert H. Stucky, MDiv). Yoga Therapy at the End of Life (Jennie Lee, C-IAYT). Section 3b: Yoga Therapy Tools. Introduction (Steffany Moonaz, PhD, C-IAYT). 18. Accessible Asana (Jivana Heyman, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500). Yoga Therapy with Amputees (Marsha T. Danzig, MEd, C-IAYT, RYT-500). 19. Pranayama (Sundara Balasubramanian, PhD, C-IAYT). 20.Ayurvedic Asana and Pranayama Interventions (Sarajean Rudman, MS, MA, E-RYT 500). 21. Mudra and Bandha (Marsha T. Danzig, MEd, C-IAYT, RYT-500). Working with Granthi and Bandha (Diane Finlayson, MA, C-IAYT, and Laurie Hyland Robertson, MS, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500). 22. Yoga Nidra Healing (Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, PhD, C-IAYT). 23. The Use of Meditation in Yoga Therapy (Keishin Kimura (Madoka Chase Onizuka trans.)). 24. Yama and Niyama Therapeutic Lifestyle Practices (Gina Macauley and Leigh Blashki, C-IAYT). Section 4: Professional Practices. Introduction (Laurie Hyland Robertson, MS, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, and Diane Finlayson, MA, C-IAYT). 25. Ethics in Yoga Therapy Practice (Gail Parker, PhD, C-IAYT). 26. The Business of Yoga Therapy (Marsha D. Banks-Harold, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, Theresa Conroy, C-IAYT, Molly McManus, C-IAYT, Melinda Atkins, MEd, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, and Laurie Hyland Robertson, MS, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500). 27. Systems Health: Yoga Therapy Beyond the StudioIntroduction (Laurie Hyland Robertson, MS, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, and Diane Finlayson, MA, C-IAYT). Disaster Recovery and PTSD in the Field (Keishin Kimura). Unserved Senior Populations (Jana Long, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500). Incorporating Yoga into Healthcare Provider Education (Laura Schmalzl, PhD, RYT-500). Serving Incarcerated Individuals (Lakshmi Barsel, PhD). Urban Adolescents (Tawanna Kane, RYT-500). Researching Yoga (Crystal L. Park, PhD). Wide Reach Through a Nonprofit (Jivana Heyman, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500). Yoga in National Health Systems (Göran Boll). Survivors of Severe Abuse (Erin Byron, MA, RP, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500). Yoga Therapy in Australia (Leigh Blashki, C-IAYT). Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia (Takakazu Oka, MD, PhD). Women's Well-Being (Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, PhD, C-IAYT). Terminal Illness (Lucia Plata, C-IAYT). 28. Career Development: Yoga Therapy Delivery Settings. Introduction (Laurie Hyland Robertson, MS, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, and Diane Finlayson, MA, C-IAYT). Broad Care in an Allopathic Clinic System (Judi Bar, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500). Hospital and Private Medical Practice Settings (Tina Paul, MS, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500). Neurological and Cancer Care in an Academic Medical Center (Kelli Bethel, DPT, PT, C-IAYT). Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Shelley K. Goldman, MS, BSN, RN, LICDC-CS, CCM, MAC, C-IAYT). Cardiac Rehab and Cancer Recovery (Courtney D. Butler-Robinson, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, RCYT, RPYT). Substance-Use Recovery (Durga Leela, C-IAYT, AP (NAMA), AYT (NAMA)). Solo Practice as a Physical Therapist, Yoga Therapist, and Educator (Shelly Prosko, PT, C-IAYT). Military Healthcare (Lynne Valdes, MS, C-IAYT). Yoga in Military Health Systems (Dorcia J. Tucker, PsyD, MS, C-IAYT). Entrepreneurship Through Service (Pamela Stokes Eggleston, MBA, MS, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500). A Virtual Nomad (Matthew J. Taylor, PT, PhD, C-IAYT).

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive encyclopedia brings together flower essences gathered from all corners of the globe, from Hawaii and the Himalayas to America and the Australian Bush. It explains what flower remedies are, how they work and how to choose the right remedies for your clients' needs. The properties of 33 families of flower essences and the benefits of over 2,000 remedies, combinations, mists and creams are described. An easy-to-use ailment chart pinpoints remedies for a wide range of physical and psychological conditions, from stress to hormonal imbalance and from allergy to depression. The author provides instructions for prescribing, preparing and using flower remedies alongside illustrative patient case studies.This will be the definitive handbook for practitioners, therapists and students of complementary and alternative therapies working with flower essences and will be valuable reading for those wanting to learn more about how they can use flower essences in their practice.

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Book SynopsisAn expertly curated collection of natural and therapeutic approaches to boost everyday mental wellness and extra support when you need it the most.This mental wellness book helps you manage stressful periods as well as other biological factors that impact your mental well-being. You''ll learn how to boost and holistically balance your mental state using natural remedies. Neal''s Yard Remedies Mental Wellness is filled with holistic techniques, herbal remedies, essential oils, foods, exercise, lifestyle strategies, and therapies to empower you. This book offers: - The most comprehensive compendium of natural remedies and therapies for mental wellness on the market- Organised chapters on Herbal remedies, Aromatherapy, Foods (including supplements), Exercise and Movement, and Alternative Therapies- A Symptom Checker which you can explore symptoms and access solutions in the book, based on your current need This beautiful, upl

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Book Synopsis''This is the herbal guide book for modern life - with easy recipes, practical tips and pearls of wisdom - it''s the perfect companion to help you use powerful herbs in a modern way.'' Anabel Kindersley, co-founder of Neal''s Yard RemediesTurmeric, matcha, bee pollen, ashwagandha, astragalus. Often called ''nature''s miracles'', superherbs, or adaptogens, help the body adapt to the stresses of life, whether emotional, environmental or immune related. We''ve all been informed about superfoods and the nutrients they pack, but superherbs do more than deliver vitamins and nutrition - they help to improve overall health to bring the body back to equilibrium.Featuring twenty of the most easy-to-source and use adaptogens, Superherbs will teach you the history of these ancient herbs, how each can help us in mind, body, beauty and spirit, and ten ways that we can incorporate them into our lives including recipes, teas, tonics, and DIY beauty regimes. Trade ReviewOne of London's most in-demand herbalists and a figurehead for the latest wellness trend to be pepping up the capital. * ES Magazine on Rachel Landon *

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Book SynopsisIf you have an interest in optimum mental health, this book belongs on your shelf! ?AMY WEINTRAUB, author of Yoga for Depression A must-read for anyone interested in overcoming depression and healing themselves naturally. A very important book that will elevate you in many ways. Everyone must seek it out. ?DHARMA SINGH KHALSA, M.D., author of Meditation as Medicine and Dead Brain Cells Don''t Lie ACTIVATE THE INHERENT WISDOM OF YOUR MIND-BODY Healing Depression the Mind-Body Way shines a new light on the darkness of depression by presenting specific antidepression strategies designed to help you unleash your innate healing potential. The time-tested advice presented in this book is based on the latest theories of modern science and the practical wisdom of Ayurveda, an ancient system of natural medicine. ThiTable of ContentsForeword by Vasant Lad, B.A.M.&S., M.A.Sc. vii Acknowledgments ix Introduction 1 Part I Finding Another Way 5 1 Beyond the Broken Brain 7 2 Why Depression Happens 23 3 The Many Faces of Depression 31 4 Airy Depression 44 5 Burning Depression 52 6 Earthy Depression 62 7 Metabolizing Life 70 8 Consciousness Becomes Us 82 Part II Creating Happiness 97 9 Meditation: Transcending Darkness 99 10 Breathing: Letting Your Life Force Flow 123 11 Exercise: Moving Your Spirit 143 12 Yoga: Posing for Life 160 13 Sleep: Recharging Your Life Force 188 14 Food: Nourishing Rites 216 15 Now What? 252 Appendix: Authors’ Evaluation of the Mind-Body Questionnaire: Assessing Our Imbalances 267 Resources 269 Index 271

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The first requirement for diagnosis in medicine is clear thinking. On that score there cannot have been a better designed book in this field." "Articulated and precise, the text by Giovanni Maciocia maps out for the inexperienced reader a safe path through clinical symptoms and signs; for those who are experts in the art, it is a most useful manual for consultation. This book is indispensable both for students and for practitioners of all levels. "Massimo Muccioli, Professor of Acupuncture and Diet Therapy, Director of Faculty of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Scuola Matteo Ricci, Bologna "Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine represents the most comprehensive and yet encyclopaedic and detailed textbook on diagnosis in English. In his usual style combining clarity, precision and experience, Giovanni Maciocia has filled an important gap in the TCM literature. This precise, clear, academic and detailed textbook on Chinese Diagnosis is an indispensable tool both for practitioners and students." Hamid Montakab, M.D., LAc "Maciocia has consistently provided the West with precise knowledge and profound clarity concerning Eastern medicine. This new work continues his unique scholar-practitioner tradition of teaching and writing that simultaneously supplies immediately practical information with direct clinical application with theoretical insight and wisdom that makes one consider and ponder and see the Eastern tradition from new perspectives. This is an invaluable addition to what can only be described as the ongoing "Maciocia transmission." Ted Kaptchuk, OMD "This new book on diagnosis brilliantly fills a gap in the existing literature. It appears encyclopedic yet is surprisingly useful in daily practice. While it is solidly based on Chinese medicine, this book guides the reader in applying the principles of traditional diagnosis to present-day western patients. Physician acupuncturists will especially appreciate the book's easy access to discover the significance of symptoms and signs they encounter in their practices. It's a remarkably good book." Joseph M. Helms, M.D. "Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine is an indispensable tool for the interpretation of symptoms and signs. It is the first text that helps the practitioner to understand the significance of symptoms and signs making diagnosis and treatment strategies easier and more logical." Dr Carlo Maria Giovanardi "For the last 16 years Giovanni Maciocia has been the one author in the field of oriental medicine whose books have become the essential study and practice texts for an entire generation in the west. With this long-awaited comprehensive book on diagnosis and differentiation of symptoms, he adds to this impressive body of work and no student or practitioner will want to be without it." Peter Deadman "This book is an essential clinical reference for all practitioners and it is surely the most important book on Chinese medicine to be published in the last ten years. European Journal of Oriental MedicineTable of ContentsPart I: Diagnosis by Observation Section 1: Observation of the Body, Mind and Complexion 1. Observation Of The Body Shape, Physique And Demeanor 2. Observation Of The Mind, Spirit And Emotion 3. Observation Of The Complexion Color 4. Observation Of Body Movements Section 2: Parts of the Body 5. Observation Of Head, Face And Hair 6. Observation Of The Eyes 7. Observation Of The Nose 8. Observation Of Lips, Mouth, Palate, Teeth, Gums And Philtrum 9. Observation Of The Ears 10. Observation Of Throat And Neck 11. Observation Of The Back 12. Observation Of Women's Breasts 13. Observation Of The Heartbeat 14. Observation Of The Hands 15. Observation Of The Nails 16. Observation Of The Chest And Abdomen 17. Observation Of Genitalia 18. Observation Of The Four Limbs 19. Observation Of The Legs 20. Observation Of Excretions 21. Observation Of The Skin 22. Observation In Children Section 3: Tongue Diagnosis 23. Tongue Diagnosis 24. Tongue-Body Color 25. Tongue Body Shape 26. Tongue Coating 27. Tongue Images And Patterns Part II: Diagnosis by Interrogation 28. Introduction 29. Pain 30. Food And Taste 31. Stools And Urine 32. Thirst And Drink 33. Energy Levels 34. Head 35. Face 36. Throat And Neck 37. Body 38. Chest And Abdomen 39. Limbs 40. Sleep 41. Sweating 42. Ears And Eyes 43. Feeling Of Cold, Feeling Of Heat And Fever 44. Mental-Emotional Symptoms 45. Sexual Symptoms 46. Women's Symptoms 47. Children's Symptoms 48. Diagnosing The Causes Of Disease Part III: Diagnosis by Palpation 49. Diagnosis by Palpation 50. Pulse Qualities 51. Palpation Of Parts Of The Body 52. Palpation Of Channels Part IV: Diagnosis by Hearing and Smelling 53. Diagnosis By Hearing 54. Diagnosis By Smelling Part V: Symptoms and Signs Section 1: Symptoms and Signs of Parts of the Body 55. Head And Face 56. Face Color 57. Ears 58. Nose 59. Throat 60. Mouth, Tongue, Teeth, Gums, Lips, Palate And Philtrum 61. Eyes 62. Neck, Shoulders And Upper Back 63. Chest 64. Limbs 65. Arms 66. Legs 67. Lower Back 68. Body 69. Digestive System And Taste 70. Thirst And Drink 71. Abdomen 72. Defecation 73. Urination 74. Anus 75. Men's Sexual And Genital Symptoms 76. Sweating 77. Skin Signs 78. Emotional Symptoms 79. Mental And Emotional Symptoms 80. Mental Difficulties 81. Sleep 82. Feeling Of Cold, Feeling Of Heat, Fever 83. Voice, Speech And Sounds Section 2: Gynecological Symptoms and Signs 84. Menstrual Symptoms 85. Problems At Period Time 86. Problems Of Pregnancy 87. Problems After Childbirth 88. Breast Signs 89. Miscellaneous Gynecological Symptoms Section 3: Pediatric Symptoms and Signs 90. Children's Problems Part VI: Identification of Internal Organ Patterns 91. Heart 92. Spleen 93. Liver 94. Lungs 95. Kidneys 96. Small Intestine 97. Stomach 98. Gall-Bladder 99. Large Intestine 100. Bladder Appendices Appendix 1: Case Histories Appendix 2: Prescriptions Appendix 3: History of Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine Glossary Bibliography Chinese Chronology

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Abdominal Masses 2. Abdominal Pain 3. Acid Reflux (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) 4. Allergic Rhinitis 5. Anxiety 6. Asthma (Allergic Asthma & Atopic Eczema) 7. Atrophy Syndrome 8. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia 9. Bleeding 10. Breathlessness 11. Chest Painful Obstruction Syndrome 12. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 13. Common Cold and Influenza 14. Constipation 15. Cough 16. Depression 17. Diarrhoea 18. Dizziness 19. Emotions (The) 20. Enuresis and Incontinence 21. Epigastric Pain 22. Erectile Dysfunction 23. Fibromyalgia 24. Goitre (Thyroid Problems) 25. Headaches 26. Hypertension 27. Hypochondrial Pain 28. Insomnia 29. Interstitial Cystitis 30. Lower Back Ache 31. Mental-Emotional Problems - Aetiology 32. Mental-Emotional Problems - Diagnosis 33. Mental-Emotional Problems - Patterns and their Treatment 34. Mouth Ulcers 35. Multiple Sclerosis 36. Nausea/Vomiting 37. Oedema (Edema) 38. Painful Obstruction Syndrome 39. Parkinson's Disease 40. Prostatitis 41. Psyche (The) in Chinese Medicine 42. Sinusitis 43. Tinnitus 44. Tiredness 45. Urinary Retention 46. Urinary Syndrome 47. Wheezing 48. Wind-Stroke Appendix 1: Identification of Patterns According to the Six Stages Appendix 2: Identification of Patterns According to the Four Levels Appendix 3: Identification of Patterns According to the Three Burners Appendix 4: Discussion of the Triple Burner Appendix 5: Shen, Yi, Shi, and Needling in the Nei Jing Appendix 6: Sexuality in Chinese Medicine Appendix 7: Prescriptions Appendix 8: Suggested Substitutions of Chinese Herbs Appendix 9: Integration of Herbal Medicine with Acupuncture Appendix 10: Tongue Gallery English-Pinyin Glossary of Chinese Terms Pinyin-English Glossary of Chinese Terms Bibliography Chronology of Chinese Dynasties

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Book SynopsisOver the last few years there has been a revolution in the way we think about horses. At last we have clear ideas about how horses see the world, and about how they feel about themselves and the things we ask them to do.This book helps us to put these insights to work.Emotional Healing for Horses and Ponies brings together the skills of expert horsewoman and animal behaviourist Heather Simpson and those of leading Bach flower remedy experts Stefan Ball and Judy Howard. Together they describe how complementary medicine and simple changes in handling and housing routines can immeasurably improve the lives of our horses. Anybody who has been inspired by the tales of horse whisperers will find in this book practical steps that we can all take to give our horses happier and more joyful lives.

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Book SynopsisFocusing on head energetics as the root of pathologies of the head, this book is the first to take the Classical Chinese perspective. Headache and allergy complaints make up a significant part of patient presentations, and Montakab offers a needed and refreshing perspective.Trade ReviewIt was a great delight to read this book by Hamid Montakab who has behind him a lifetime of practice, research and teaching. Thorough, well-researched, careful and meticulous, yet with a clarity and simplicity of knowledge quite unusual in this field. Excellent and clear discussion of pathologies, conditions, case-histories and treatments, all in a very open and flexible way - much more akin to the classical Chinese model, than some earlier texts. Not the least is the inclusion of contemporary research at the end of each chapter. -- Richard Bertschinger, Taoist translator and author of The Golden Needle, acupuncture practitionerThis fascinating text provides a much-needed analysis of conditions involving the head and neck. It is a pleasure to read as Dr. Montakab brings decades of careful thought to bear upon a collection of sometimes thorny presenting complaints. I particularly enjoyed the fresh insights from Dr. Montakab's readings of the classics which enliven the extensive clinical reflections. His unique and innovative discussion of the energetics and classical anatomy of these areas has inspired me to weave his experience into my own work. -- Dr. Jason D. Robertson, DAHM. Seattle Institute of East Asian MedicineIt is very refreshing to read a book in English by an author familiar with the French school. The language barrier is so great that many English speaking practitioners have not even heard of the barrier points, and indeed rarely use the divergent or the luo channels. Not only does Hamid introduce the barrier points, but he also shows how they can be used to great effect in a clinical situation. The book is particularly strong on the many different types of headache, with clear diagrams of locations and clear explanations of headaches analysed according to 8 principles, Zang-Fu, 6 divisions 5 elements and of course the channels. -- Julian ScottIt's not often I'm at a loss to critique a new acupuncture textbook, there have been so many written in the past, good, bad and indifferent. However, this is a wonderful book. Clearly written, carefully explained, precisely illustrated in black and white, and, best of all, easily understood and useful to all levels of acupuncture skills. Symptoms are explained with great clarity, making the subsequent choices of treatment delightfully straight forward. I would recommend this book to any practitioner. Hamid Montakab will be a good guide. Your basic knowledge will be gently nurtured and expanded. Get hold of a copy and enjoy it. -- Val Hopwood * AACP Journal *This is probably the most extensive book I have seen on how TCM differentiation and treatment can effectively treat not just symptoms and pain but the underlying pathology for these types of conditions.This is not just a book of pattern differentiation and points. Other concepts are covered such as 'jing jin' (sinew channels), 'luo mai' (connecting vessels), 'jing bei' (divergent channels) and the extraordinary channels ... This is an excellent book and should be present in every acupuncture clinic as a resource that could make a tangible difference to people who suffer from a multitude of difficult conditions. -- Philip Weeks MSc., Lic.Ac.,MH. * The Herbalist *Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. 1. The energetics of the head, channels and points. 2. Physio-pathology, diagnostic and therapeutic principles. 3. Headaches (classification, diagnosis and treatment). 4. Other head and face pathologies: Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat (classification, diagnosis and treatment). Glossary. Index of Symptoms. Bibliography. Case Studies. Evidence Based Acupuncture.

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