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Jeanne Blum was born in Bermuda and has lived all over the world. In 1989, she founded the Healing Light Therapies Centre in Bermuda. She holds degrees in Massage Therapy and Oriental Massage Therapy from the San Francisco School of Massage and the Heartwood Institute in northern California. She has studied Swedish Esalen Massage and Jin Shin Do Acupressure and Auricular Therapy, and has trained wtih Norman Shealy, M.D., a neurosurgeon at Duke and the founder of both the American Holistic Medical Association and the Pain Rehabilitation Centre at the Shealyl Institute in Missouri. She is a practitioner of acupressure and auricular therapy, and treats clients suffering from addiction, emotional imbalance, and physical ailments. (For this item please quote stock ID 4583) ISBN: 9780804830454

With the clarity of a physicist and the compassion of a gifted healer with fifteen years of professional experience observing 5,000 clients and students, Barbara Ann Brennan presents the first in-depth study of the human energy field for people who seek happiness, health and their full potential. (For this item please quote stock ID 4672) ISBN: 9780553345391

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The founder of Bioenergetics defines and demonstrates his organic theory of psychotherapy. (For this item please quote stock ID 10158) ISBN: 9780140194715

Most textbooks of clinical medicine are written by authors in Western countries. Asia has 60% of the world's population and the disease pattern in this region is, in many aspects, quite different from that of the West. Textbook of Clinical Medicine for Asia is written by a group of local experts in Hong Kong. While it is based on Western medicine, this book places particular emphasis on diseases prevalent in Asia, e.g., IgA nephropathy, recurrent pyogenic cholangitis, thyrotoxic period paralysis and many other infections. The use of herbal drugs and their possible toxic effects are also included. Designed primarily for use by medical students and trainees in internal medicine, the book should also be an interesting reference for physicians who practice in Asia as well as physicians in the West who occasionally see Asian patients. (For this item please quote stock ID 13083) ISBN: 9789622017733

'This book has been long overdue. Dr. Gray has competently spelled out in easily understandable terms the scientific foundation underlying homeopathy' - George Vithoulkas, recipient of the Alternative Nobel Prize for Health, 1996 'Bill Gray has presented the research on homeopathy in a clear and understandable manner. If anyone says there is no research on homeopathy, point to this book' - Wayne Jonas, author of Essentials of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Homeopathy is an increasingly popular alternative to traditional medicine, but many people are still unsure whether it really works. In this book, a Stanford-trained physician examines the science that lies behind homeopathy's success. In lay terms, he explains how homeopathy works, presents clinical evidence of its efficacy, and discusses its present and future practice. (For this item please quote stock ID 17437) ISBN: 9781556433320

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A comprehensive approach to the clinical application of more than 70 individual essential oils and phytols (infused herbal oils) in the therapeutic management of common disorders. Features: >First available in-depth professionally-oriented textbook on Phyto-Aromatherapy >Essential information for the serious student >Authored by the founder of the Register of Qualified Aromatherapists. (For this item please quote stock ID 21368) ISBN: 9780750640015

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Mildred Carter's reflexology techniques have helped millions of people all over the world live happy, healthy lives, free of pain and discomfort. Simple, safe, and effective, her time-tested methods of rubbing, pressing, stroking, and massaging away illness provide relief from dozens of ailments. Now, you too can join the over 550,000 readers who have already benefited from Mrs Carter's natural way to good health in Healing Yourself with Foot Reflexology. Now revised and updated with seven new chapters and over 100 illustrations, this easy-to-use guide reveals how you can utilise simple foot reflex massage techniques to achieve quick, natural relief from such common ailments as: arthritis, back pain, bronchitis, eye problems, fatigue, heart problems, haemorrhoids, indigestion, leg cramps, menopause problems, prostate problems, sciatica, sore throat, stress, ulcers, and many more! Dozens of helpful charts and line drawings pinpoint the strategic reflex points in the foot that connect to the heart, the major organs, the glands, and the nervous system, and show you, step by step, how to employ foot reflexology to both relieve specific illnesses as well as boost your general health and vitality. Mildred Carter created the reflexology movement and has been practising reflexology for more than 40 years. She has established herself as one of the world's leading health experts. Tammy Weber is a certified reflexologist (and Mildred Carter's daughter). (For this item please quote stock ID 22441) ISBN: 9780735203525

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In Tapping the Healer Within, Dr. Roger Callahan shows you how to harness the healing power of Thought Field Therapy on your own, to overcome phobias, anxieties, addictions, and other common psychological problems. (For this item please quote stock ID 24016) ISBN: 9780809298808

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This is the most detailed and research-based book available on aromatherapy aimed specifically at midwives and professional aromatherapists. Building on the success of the last edition (titled Aromatherapy in Midwifery Practice), this book contains new and expanded information on physiology related to obstetrics, and covers in detail the principles of safe use of essential oils specifically in the care of pregnant and childbearing women. This new edition also covers infant massage in appropriate depth for midwifery practice. Suitable for all those caring for pregnant and childbearing women using aromatherapy, whether working in conventional maternity care or complementary medicine. Written by a national expert lecturing in both complementary medicine and midwifery. (For this item please quote stock ID 13362) ISBN: 9780443064272

'What sets Anatomy of the Spirit apart is Carolyn Myss's ability to blend diverse religious and spiritual beliefs into a succinct discussion of health and human anatomy. For example, when describing the seven energy fields of the human body, she fuses Christian sacraments with Hindu chakras and the Kabbalah's Tree of Life. Fortunately, Myss is a skilled writer as well as researcher, able to ground her extensive spiritual and religious discussions by using real-life stories and a tight writing style. Those who are squeamish with the notion of biography affecting biology will find this book a struggle (in one chapter, Myss links pancreatic cancer with a man's refusal to unburden his life and start fulfilling his dreams). Many, however, hail Myss for creating a valuable contribution to the ongoing exploration of spirituality and health' - Gail Hudson (For this item please quote stock ID 11105) ISBN: 9780733800337

In 1739 China?s emperor authorized the publication of a medical text that included images of children with smallpox to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Those images made their way to Europe, where they were interpreted as indicative of the ill health and medical backwardness of the Chinese. In the mid-nineteenth century, the celebrated Cantonese painter Lam Qua collaborated with the American medical missionary Peter Parker in the creation of portraits of Chinese patients with disfiguring pathologies, rendered both before and after surgery. Europeans saw those portraits as evidence of Western medical prowess. Within China, the visual idiom that the paintings established influenced the development of medical photography. In The Afterlife of Images, Larissa N. Heinrich investigates the creation and circulation of Western medical discourses that linked ideas about disease to Chinese identity beginning in the eighteenth century. Combining literary studies, the history of science, and visual culture studies, Heinrich analyzes the rhetoric and iconography through which medical missionaries transmitted to the West an image of China as sick or diseased. She also examines the absorption of that image back into China through missionary activity, through the earliest translations of Western medical texts into Chinese, and even through the literature of Chinese nationalism. Heinrich argues that over time ?scientific? Western representations of the Chinese body and culture accumulated a host of secondary meanings, taking on an afterlife with lasting consequences for conceptions of Chinese identity in China and beyond its borders. (For this item please quote stock ID 30079) ISBN: 9780822341130

Fears, anxieties, traumas, and physical and emotional shocks imprint on the body and remain dormant in its vast memory store until they are roused by an event or encounter. They may manifest in a different form or place?a fearful incident may transform itself into a stomachache or a headache, or even a chronic disease. Pain creates its own path. In particular, psychological and emotional stresses affect the functioning of the internal organs. In Understanding the Messages of Your Body, Dr. Jean-Pierre Barral explains the relationships that exist between internal organs and emotions, to allow us to free ourselves from the effects of present and past tensions and traumas.
The book opens with an explanation of the body-mind relationship and goes on to show how physical-emotional therapy works based on examples from Dr. Barral?s clinical practice. The second part of the book offers detailed analyses of various ?types? of human personality and the physical-emotional complexes and related organ dysfunctions that accompany them. The author offers advice and encouragement to improve physical, psychological, and emotional health, and recommends physical exercises, psychotherapeutic approaches, and dietary plans that can be used by both professional therapists and the average reader. (For this item please quote stock ID 30947) ISBN: 9781556436796

Quantum-Touch is the touch-based healing technique that uses the chi of both practitioner and client, bringing them into harmony to allow the body to heal itself. Quantum-Touch differs from other healing techniques because it does not require long years of study and presents none of the common hurdles of understanding or application; anyone can learn to use it to become a healer, both of others and of self. In this new edition of his best-selling guide, Richard Gordon leads the reader step by step, clearly explaining how to use breathing and body-focusing techniques to raise one's energy levels. Once that is achieved, the healer can correct posture and alignment, reduce pain and inflammation, help balance emotional distress, and even heal pets. Above all, Quantum-Touch can be used in tandem with all other healing modalities, including Western medicine, and its efficacy has been attested to by physicians, acupuncturists, chiropractors, and other healing professionals.

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Richard Gordon is recognized as one of the pioneers in the field of energy healing. Today, as the founder of Quantum-Touch, Richard is an internationally acclaimed speaker at conferences, medical centers, chiropractic colleges, and holistic health institutes. Mr. Gordon has been on faculty at Heartwood Institute and The Holistic Health Institute.
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Drawing on comparative fieldwork in the UK, Pakistan and Australia, this book provides the first systematic assessment of pathways and access to CAM and how it is used in health practice and by individuals with cancer.Giving fresh and invaluable insights into how differing health and societal structures influence the use complementary and alternative medicine, the book explores:- the empirical, theoretical, and policy context for the study of CAM/TM and cancer- the history and character of the eight support groups in which fieldwork took place in the UK, Australia and Pakistan- the nature and structure of patient support groups' history, affiliation and evolution- how groups function on a day-to-day basis- the extent to which what is being offered in these CAM-oriented groups is in any way innovative and challenging to the therapeutic and organisational mainstream- the value of sociological work in the field which is not tied to immediate and narrow policy objectives.This is an essential resource for those studying complementary and alternative medicine sociologically, to those involved in the provision of cancer care on a day-to-day basis, and to those looking to establish a more informed (evidence-based) policy. (For this item please quote stock ID 27842) ISBN: 9780415359948

Touch Therapy focuses on recent research relating to the importance of touch and its application in healthcare. Focus is on touch therapy in promoting wellness and healing. Touch therapy has particular relevance regarding stress reduction, pain relief, growth and development, immune function and auto-immune disorders. Features >Thorough & highly readable round-up of recent research relating to the importance of touch >Of practical help & interest to health care professionals whose work involves physical contact with patients >Author is a leading authority internationally, & the work of the Touch Research Institute is high profile >Focuses on key & common conditions - pain, stress, immune disorders - through key life stages. Contents: >Introduction >Enhancing growth >Pain reduction during painful procedures & chronic pain syndromes >Enhancing attentiveness >Alleviating depression & anxiety >Auto-immune disorders >Immune disorders >Summary >Further reading >Appendices. (For this item please quote stock ID 6960) ISBN: 9780443057915

The new edition of this highly successful book provides a clear and authoritative introduction to aromatherapy as practiced in modern health care settings. It gives valuable information for any health professional wishing to develop their understanding of the subject, providing the in-depth knowledge needed to use essential oils in the practice environment. Features: ? Reader-friendly layout and design makes the material accessible and easy to follow ? All oils specificed in the national curricula are covered in detail, plus many new ones ? Case studies illustrate practical applications for the concepts and techniques discussed in the chapters ? Contributed chapters, written by nurses and midwives from various hospital and community settings address topics such as Policy and Practice of Aromatherapy, Aromatherapy in Nursing, Primary Health care, Midwifery and Childbirth, Learning Disabilities, Stress, Intensive and Coronary Care, Care of the Elderly and Support and Palliative Care What's New: ? Fully revised and updated discussions throughout, including 24 further essential oil profiles added to this edition ? Updated information on health and safety provides crucial details on safeguarding both the practitioner and the client ? Additional references and new research has been added to this edition, as well as updated and revised tables ? New illustrations make key points easier to understand ? Chapters on carrier oils and essential waters have been updated and expanded ? The touch and massage chapter has been thoroughly revised ? Extensively revised index includes essential oil properties (For this item please quote stock ID 11881) ISBN: 9780443101342

The 3rd edition of Relaxation Techniques provides the health care professional with a practical introduction to a variety of approaches to relaxation, both somatic and cognitive, that may contribute to patient care. Each technique is easy to teach and use, and has been demonstrated effective in the clinical situation. The background theory to each method is also described and its rationale spelled out, thus helping the clinician to select the appropriate technique. All the methods included are suitable for use with small groups and individuals. (For this item please quote stock ID 13814) ISBN: 9780443074479

Aromatherapy is one of the main complementary therapies to be practiced by nurses and other health care professionals in hospital, hospice and community settings. Written by a nurse, this clinical text highlights how aromatherapy can enhance care and the role of the healthcare professional. It examines key facts and issues in aromatherapy practice, and applies these within a variety of contexts and conditions, taking a carefully holistic approach in dealing with the patient. Features: >An introduction to the principles and practice of aromatherapy, including contraindications & toxicity >Contains an in-depth clinical section dealing with the management of common problems such as infection & pain >Gives examples of which specific oils might be used in treatment >Illustrates the application of aromatherapy in specific clinical specialties, particularly nursing >Draws on over 700 references >Includes a new chapter on psychiatric nursing & aromatherapy to include: depression, psychosis, bipolar, compulsive addictive, addiction & withdrawal. Contents Part I: >Overview >Introduction >The nature of aromatherapy >History of aromatherapy: an outline >How essential oils work >Routes of absorption of essential oils >Essential oils >Extraction of essential oils >Functions of essential oils in living plants >Use of essential oils >Chemistry of essential oils >Buying essential oils >Essential oil toxicity >Herbal oils & floral waters >Contraindications >Possible skin reactions >Chronic toxicity >Reactions with orthodox drugs >Essential oils & homeopathy >Contraindications >Safety & storage >Essential oils as medicines >Regulations & health and safety policies >Sample health & safety policy >Sample hospital protocol) Part II: >Clinical use of aromatherapy >Aromatherapy in the context of nursing >General hospital care >Clinical use in specialised departments >Aromatherapy in manual therapies Part III: >Useful information >Training >Accreditation, validation & certification >Training >Aromatherapy organisations >Summary >Appendices >Recommended reading. (For this item please quote stock ID 20756) ISBN: 9780443072369

Written by a leading practitioner of the groundbreaking F.X. Mayr cure, which equates allergic reactions with poor digestive health and accumulated toxins, this new book discusses how this innovative approach can be applied to allergy treatment. This compact book is filled with numerous clinical examples and practical tips on improving treatment outcomes, and covers everything from the fundamental principles of allergy to the role of the digestive system. The full spectrum of the Mayr program is explored, including descriptions of water-tea fasting, milk-bread roll diets, patient training and education, practical tips for individual allergy symptoms such as migraine headaches and rheumatic complaints, and more! Here is the modern approach to treating allergic medicine using groundbreaking FX Mayr guidelines. Anyone interested in treating asthma and allergies naturally - paediatricians, general practitioners, internists, allergists, pulmonologists, and alternative medicine practitioners - will want this landmark text in their library. (For this item please quote stock ID 22331) ISBN: 9783131353610

Completely revised, updated and expanded, the eagerly-awaited new edition of The Nutrient Bible is finally here!The Nutrient Bible is an invaluable text providing extensive profiles of over 100 vitamins, amino acids, minerals, enzymes, contingent nutrients & toxic metals.It provides comprehensive, practical & detailed information such as: Recommended daily dosages across age groups Deficiency causes & symptoms indicating deficiency Food sources containing vitamins, minerals, enzymes & amino acids Therapeutic uses of nutrients for hundreds of illnesses & diseases Effects of overdosage & toxicity The Nutrient Bible provides an expanded & updated text in an easy to read format contains detailed structure diagrams of vitamins, amino acids and contingent nutrients provides comprehensive profiles of numerous vitamins, minerals, (For this item please quote stock ID 32693) ISBN: 9781875239535

Unsurpassed in its authority and scope, the 3rd Edition of the most thoroughly researched and carefully referenced text on natural medicine has been revised to include the most up-to-date information on its application to specific health problems. With over 90 well-known contributors and 10,000 citations of peer-reviewed research literature, practitioners will find accurate, detailed pharmacologic information on herbs and supplements, and crucial knowledge for making recommendations to patients. Contents Volume I: Section I: Philosophy of Natural Medicine 1. Functional medicine in natural medicine 2. Hierarchy of Healing - Therapeutic order 3. The History of Naturopathic Medicine, Chapter 1: The Emergence of an American School of Healing 4. The History of Naturopathic Medicine, Chapter 2: Decline & Rejuvenation - Politics & Professionalisation 5. Philosophy of naturopathic medicine 6. Placebo & healing 7. Positive mental attitude 8. Research in complementary & alternative medicine 9. Women in the history of medicine Section II: Supplementary diagnostic procedures 10. Adrenal stress test 11. Apoptosis assessment 12. Bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine breath test 13. Cell signaling analysis 14. Comprehensive digestive stool analysis 15. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate 16. Fantus test for urine chloride 17. Fatty acid profiling 18. Female hormone profiling 19. Folic acid status assessment 20. Food allergy testing 21. Functional assessment of liver phrase I & II detoxification 22. Hair mineral analysis 23. Heidelberg pH capsule gastric analysis 24. Immune function assessment 25. Intestinal permeability assessment 26. Laboratory tests for the determination of vitamin 27. Lactose intolerance breath test 28. Male hormone profiling 29. Metal toxicity assessment 30. Mineral status evaluation 31. Oral manifestations of nutritional status 32. Rapid dark adaptation test 33. Urinary organic acids profiling for assessment of functional nutrient deficiencies, gut dysbiosis, & toxicity 34. Urinary porphyrins for the detection of heavy metal & toxic chemical exposure 35. Urine indican test (Obermeyer test) Section III: Therapeutic modalities 36. Acupuncture 37. Ayurveda: the science of life & mother of the healing arts 38. Blood type diet 39. Botanical medicine - a modern perspective 40. Environmental medicine 41. Exercise prescription 42. Glandular therapy 43. Homeopathy 44. Hydrotherapy 45. Manipulation 46. Nutritional medicine 47. Non-pharmacological control of pain 48. Peat therapeutics & balneotherapy 49. Preventive Genomics 50. Rotation diet: a diagnostic & therapeutic tool 51. Soft tissue manipulation: diagnostic & therapeutic potential 52. Spirituality & Healing 53. Therapeutic fasting 54. Tibetan medicine 55. Unani medicine Section IV: Syndromes & special topics 56. Autoimmune disease 57. Cancer support 58. Chronic candidiasis 59. Food allergies 60. Functional Detoxification 61. Homocysteine metabolism: nutritional modulation & impact on health and disease 62. Hyperventilation syndrome 63. Immune support 64. Intestinal Parasite 65. Maldigestion 66. Role of dietary fiber in health and disease 67. Sports nutrition 68. Stress management Section V: Pharmacology of natural medicines 69. Alkylglycerols 70. Allium cepa (onion) 71. Allium sativum (garlic) 72. Aloe vera (Cape aloe) 73. Angelica species 74. Artemisia absinthium (wormwood) 75. Artemisia annua (sweet wormwood) 76. Boron 77. Bee products 78. Beta-carotene and other carotenoids 79. Bromelain 80. Camellia sinensis (green tea) 81. Capsicum frutescens (cayenne pepper) 82. Carnitine 83. Catechin [(+)-cyanidanol-3] 84. Centella asiatica (gotu kola) 85. Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh) 86. Citicoline 87. Coenzyme Q10 88. Coleus forskohlii 89. Commiphora mukul (mukul myrrh tree) 90. Crataegus oxyacantha (hawthorn) 91. Croton lechleri (dragon's blood) 92. Curcuma longa (turmeric) 93. Dehydroepiandrosterone 94. Echinacea species (narrow-leafed purple coneflower) 95. Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian ginseng) 96. Ephedra species 97. Epilobium spp (small flowered willow herb) 98. Fatty acid metabolism 99. Fish oils 100. Flavonoids - quercetin, citrus flavonoids, and HERs (hydroxyethylrutosides) 101. Ginkgo biloba (ginkgo tree) 102. Glucosamine & chondroitin 103. Glutamine 104. Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) 105. 5-Hydroxytryptophan 106. Hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal) & other berberine-containing botanicals 107. Hypericum perforatum (St John's wort) 108. Introduction to the clinical use of Chinese prepared medicines 109. Lobelia inflata (Indian tobacco) 110. Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) 111. Melatonin 112. Melissa officinalis (lemonbalm) 113. Mentha piperita (peppermint) 114. Microbial Enzyme Therapy 115. Naturally occurring antioxidants 116. Opuntia spp (prickly pear) 117. Panax ginseng (Korean ginseng) 118. Pancreatic enzymes 119. Phage therapy: bacteriophages as natural, self-limiting antibiotics 120. Phosphatidylserine 121. Piper mythisticum (kava) 122. Polycosanol 123. Prebiotics 124. Procyanidolic oligomers 125. Pygeum africanum (bitter almond) 126. Recommended optimum nutrient intakes (RONIs) 127. Ruscus aculeatus (butcher's broom) 128. SAMe 129. Sarsparilla species 130. Serenoa repens (saw palmetto) 131. Silybum marianum (milk thistle) 132. Soy isoflavones & other constituents 133. Tabebuia avellanedae (LaPacho, Pau D\'Arco, Ipe Roxo) 134. Tanacetum parthenium (feverfew) 135. Taraxacum officinale (dandelion) 136. Taxus brevifolia (Pacific yew) 137. Urtica dioica (stinging nettles) leaf & root 138. Uva ursi (bearberry) 139. Vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) 140. Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) 141. Valeriana officinalis (valerian) 142. Viscum album (European mistletoe) 143. Vitamin A 144. Vitamin toxicities & therapeutic monitoring 145. Vitex agnus castus (chaste tree) 146. Water 147. Zingiber officinale (ginger) Volume I: Section VI: Specific health problems 148. Acne vulgaris & acne conglobata 149. Affective disorders 150. Alcoholism 151. Alzheimer's disease 152. Andropause 153. Angina 154. Aphthous stomatitis 155. Asthma 156. Atherosclerosis 157. Atopic dermatitis (eczema) 158. Attention deficit disorders (hyperactivity and childhood learning disorders) 159. Bacterial sinusitis 160. Bacterial sinusitis 161. Benign prostatic hyperplasia 162. Carpal tunnel syndrome 163. Celiac disease 164. Cellulite 165. Cervical dysplasia 166. Chronic fatigue syndrome 167. Congestive heart failure 168. Cystitis 169. Dermatitis herpetiformis 170. Diabetes mellitus 171. Endometriosis 172. Epilepsy 173. Erythema multiforme 174. Fibrocystic breast disease 175. Fibromyalgia 176. Gallstones 177. Glaucoma: acute (angle closure) & chronic (open-angle) 178. Gout 179. Hair loss in women 180. Hepatitis 181. Herpes simplex 182. HIV/AIDS: naturopathic medical principles & practice 183. Hypertension 184. Hyperthyroidism 185. Hypoglycemia 186. Hypothyroidism 187. Infectious diarrhoea 188. Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease & ulcerative colitis) 189. Irritable bowel syndrome 190. Insomnia 191. Kidney stones 192. Leukoplakia 193. Lichen planus ... Appendices Candida questionnaire Crohn's disease activity index Current Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescriptions Fasting - patient guidelines Glycemic (For this item please quote stock ID 11823) ISBN: 9780443073007

This welcome guide explains how to treat tics and Tourette?s syndrome using natural and alternative therapies, from nutritional therapy, behavioural and counselling therapies, EEG biofeedback, and homeopathy to bodywork, energy medicine, and Chinese medicine. Author Sheila Rogers discusses categories of tics including spasmodic facial movements, eye blinking, mild sounds, and humming. She persuasively counters the medical establishment?s standard claim that such disorders are mysterious and based in genetics. The dramatic spike in cases, she argues, belies this explanation. Natural Treatments for Tics and Tourette?s takes a closer look at the environmental factors and underlying physical imbalances that trigger these conditions? symptoms. In this second edition, Rogers offers a detailed natural treatment plan. No more will patients have to rely on traditional, drug-based treatments that often carry multiple side effects. In eight sections, the book offers advice from medical experts, the latest reports in medical research, a checklist of common tic triggers, inspirational stories from families who have successfully conquered tics and Tourette?s, and practical worksheets for readers to use in their treatment and research. Each of the 23 chapters includes a place for notes and Takeaway Tips summarising key points. About the Author Sheila J. Rogers, MS, lectures widely on Tourette?s syndrome and directs the Association for Comprehensive NeuroTherapy (ACN), a nonprofit organisation dedicated to exploring advanced and alternative nontoxic treatments for a variety of conditions. The editor of Latitudes Online and contributor to Better Brains, Naturally, she lives in Broken Arrow, OK (For this item please quote stock ID 30200) ISBN: 9781556437472

This book offers exercises, breathing techniques, visualization, and writing suggestions for individuals facing recovery and rehabilitation from hip and knee pain and injury. Drawing from Rosen work, Feldenkrais, Eutony, her practice in orthopedic psychology, and her own life experience, the author demonstrates how the integration of medicine and self-knowledge--working to attain insight to overcome fears and achieve emotional awareness--can result in improved life and recovery. (For this item please quote stock ID 29921) ISBN: 9781556432583

Most muscular aches and pains are caused or affected by untreated "trigger points," localised tender spots in muscles. Understanding and treating these points can lead to rapid and lasting pain relief. Trigger point therapy is a powerful tool in the management of both acute and chronic pain, including such common problems as headaches, TMJ syndrome, and back pain.

Written in a straightforward style, The Concise Book of Trigger Points is designed for the student and practitioner of massage/bodywork, physical therapy, physiotherapy, osteopathy, sports therapy, and any other health-related field. It functions both as an entry-level textbook and an authoritative reference for even the most experienced therapist. The first four chapters describe the physiology of trigger points and the general methods of treatment. The following six chapters are organised by muscle groups; each two-page spread features detailed colour illustrations of each major skeletal muscle, accompanied by an explanation of each muscle’s origin, insertion, action, and function. The physiological implications of the trigger points in each muscle are discussed, along with treatment techniques. This edition contains updated text and a self-help section addressing common pain complaints, including headache, neck pain, shoulder pain, lower back pain, and TMJ syndrome.

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Simeon Niel-Asher is the inventor of the Niel-Asher Technique for treating frozen shoulder syndrome. He was named by the Evening Standard as one of the top ten osteopaths in London. The author of the book and DVD Treat Your Own Frozen Shoulder, he lives and works in London and Israel. (For this item please quote stock ID 30196) ISBN: 9781556437458

Since the dawn of civilisation essential oils have been used for their healing properties. The Enchanting Art of Aromatherapy follows the history and use of essential oils in cosmetics, healing and perfumes from ancient Egyptian times to the present day. We discover how simple it is to use the essential oils as a gentle yet effective form of holistic healing. This book will be an essential reference for those interested in natural therapies, and in understanding the healing and nurturing role that the essential oils play. (For this item please quote stock ID 4319)

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Recognized for its support of self-healing and overall well-being, Reiki is now used in hospitals throughout the world. The practice of Reiki originated with the Chen Yen masters of China, who called it Tao Te Qi. Transmitted to the author by his grandfather, a direct student of Master Huang Zhen Hui, Reiki Tao Te Qi offers students of Reiki a deeper understanding of the Reiki principles and new ways to enrich the effectiveness of their practice.

Revealing sanmitsu--the three Reiki secrets of the Tao Te Qi physical, emotional, and mental centers--this fully illustrated guide covers the 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-degree Reiki training courses and initiations as first taught by the Chen Yen masters of China. The accompanying DVD contains a full demonstration of the 1st-degree training course. Exploring the history of Reiki in China as well as its earliest roots in Indian ayurveda, yoga, and tantra, the book explains the Three Pillars of Reiki--Ajikan (meditation), Nei Gong (techniques of protection, detoxification, and intention), and Chiryo (intuition and the laying on of hands). This book also offers chapters on Reiki as a spiritual path, the ethical principles of Reiki, and Reiki’s relationship to psychogenealogy and ancestral healing. Outlining invaluable preparation techniques for more effective practice as well as ways to use Reiki to harmonize the chakras, this guide shows how Reiki Tao Te Qi can transform even the most negative energies into harmonizing, curative, creative energies.

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The Fragrant Pharmacy opens the way to a whole world of fresh possibilities. It is a new approach to nature through one of its most powerful forms - those fragrant 'essential oils' drawn from flowers and grasses, trees and roots, leaves and fruit, that remain the great untapped resources of our planet. The Fragrant Pharmacy shows how each essential oil can offer many diverse benefits. One of the most holistic of all systems of medicine, the oils can alleviate symptoms, prevent many illnesses and disorders and help in thier healing process. But more than that, they can provide all of us - our families, our homes, even our pet - with the protection and pleasures we need ... without the chemical pollution of our bodies or our environment. This illuminating and imaginative book of aromatherapy is the household manual of the future. It is a treasury of information about precious life - and health - enhancing liquids that work in complex harmony with people and planet alike. Here is a comprehensive encyclopaedia of 'medicines out of the earth', those miracles of creation which revitalise and rejuvenate, enhance our emotions and help our work and play. It charts out for all of us a fragrant way to family health and home delights. (For this item please quote stock ID 22955) ISBN: 9780553403978

Sufferers of chronic pain well know the frustration of treatment involving endless rounds of drugs or expensive physical therapy that may or may not offer relief. In Acupressure Taping, authors Hecker and Liebchen present a comprehensive guide to a new method of pain treatment - acutaping - which offers a much simpler and more effective alternative. In acutaping, elastic tape is placed over the afflicted area in accordance with related acupuncture points. During the course of normal movement throughout the day, the elastic tape provides a gentle but consistent massage to the inflamed area. Because the skin adheres to the tape, it is shifted against the subtissue during motion causing lymph tissue to drain and connective tissue to be massaged. The authors show that most bodily dysfunctions can be self-treated through this innovative method.

About the Authors
Hans-Ulrich Hecker, M.D., is an internationally known expert in acupuncture and Chinese medicine. In His numerous publications (translated into many languages), Dr Hecker helped to make traditional Chinese medicine popular and helped to establish the acceptance of its methods for use alongside conventional medical practice in the doctor’s office. Since 1990, he has been a medical specialist in general practice, homoeopathy, naturopathic treatment, acupuncture and medical quality management, and he shares his knowledge with interested colleagues. This “master of the delicate pinpricks” is the head of advanced training for acupuncture and naturopathic treatment of the Medical Association of Schleswig-Holstein. Since 1993, he has held a position as a lecturer for acupuncture and naturopathic treatment at the University Clinic, Schleswig-Holstein Campus in Kiel, Germany Together with Dr Kay Liebchen, he developed acutaping.

Kay Liebchen, M.D., is a registered orthopaedist in Schleswig, Germany with an emphasis on rheumatology, special pain therapy, acupuncture, osteopathy and acutaping. From 1997 to 2004 he was head of the department in the pain clinic at Damp, Germany, and helped with its set up. He has been teaching chiropractic techniques since 1995 at the Dr. Karl Sell Medical Seminar, which is help at the training facility in Damp. As a lecturer on acupuncture at the training at the training academy of the Medical Association of Schleswig-Holstein, His emphasis lies in the combination acupuncture with manual therapy and osteopathy, trigger point therapy and acutaping. Dr. Liebchen is also Co-author of a number of books. (For this item please quote stock ID 30321) ISBN: 9781594771484

Ayurveda is an ancient system of health care that developed in India several thousand years ago. Allied with the spiritual philosophy of Hinduism, Ayurveda is a practical and inclusive system of health care orientated to the prevention and treatment of disease through the observation of important principles found in biological systems. This unique one-of-a-kind book is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of Ayurveda, and discusses the practical use of therapies such as diet, exercise, yoga, meditation, massage, and herbal remedies. The book also includes detailed information on Ayurvedic pharmacology and pharmacy, clinical methods and examinations, and general treatment protocols. The final section provides a comprehensive materia medica of 50 Indian herbs that include botanical descriptions, traditional Ayurvedic knowledge, constituent data and latest medical research, as well as clinical indications, formulations and dosages.

Features
> Helpful full-color insert containing photos of the 50 herbs covered, alongside a ruler for scale, allows the reader to quickly identify herbs correctly.
> Includes useful appendices, including information on dietary and lifestyle regimens, Ayurvedic formulations, Ayurvedic weights and measures, glossaries on Ayurvedic terms, and medical substances.
> Unique contributions include a discussion of pathology, clinical methods, diagnostic techniques, and treatment methods from an Ayurvedic perspective.

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Dr Micozzi uunfolds the compelling idea that vital energy, expressed as prana in the Indian practice of Ayurveda, is the unifying concept that underpins and connects all these traditions. This groundbreaking book will be of interest to practitioners of all Middle Eastern and Asian, complementary and alternative medical traditions.

(For this item please quote stock ID 33947) ISBN: 9781848190450

The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy (2nd edition) addresses the complete spectrum of skills required for aromatherapy and is the most comprehensive manual ever published on aromatherapy. All information is readily accessed through a well-designed structure, which includes two comprehensive indexes, a variety of appendices and 34 chapters. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy is written for anyone who needs to be thoroughly familiar with the art and science of aromatherapy, whether it be for personal use, whether you are a student of aromatherapy, a professional aromatherapist, pharmacist, nurse or doctor or health professional. (For this item please quote stock ID 4318) ISBN: 9780646428963

An examination of how and why aromatherapy has emerged as a leading mind and body medicine, this title offers an overview of the theoretical and historical foundations and describes how to use essential oils. (For this item please quote stock ID 25045) ISBN: 9781883319694

The premise of this book is that many problems that we have been taught to think have psychological origins are actually the result of low energy levels in the body's energy system. Energy psychology is an approach that allows you to literally tap into your own energy system, balance it, and begin to live a life free of nagging emotional pain, self-sabotage, and unresolved issues. According to the authors, these self-administered, acupuncture-based techniques are so powerful that you may not need other treatments, such as therapy and medication, to overcome a range of psychological problems. The step-by-step instructions in this book provide for an average treatment period of about two weeks. (For this item please quote stock ID 24017) ISBN: 9781572245556

This lively handbook on the fundamentals of Evidence-based Medicine (EBM) leads the reader, step by step, through a process that proceeds from a patient’s medical history, via information searches and critical appraisal of the literature, to recommendations for treatment.

Using a simple four-step approach, the author illustrates how to develop better questions and more effective searches, resulting in objective and clinically relevant information that can be evaluated and implemented in day-to-day practice. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, the famous fictional detectives, assist throughout, drawing parallels between criminal and medical investigation, and simplifying the processes and themes of EBM.

Evidence-Based Medicine in Sherlock Holmes’ Footsteps is a concise, accessible and instructive introduction to EBM for medical students, health care trainees, doctors and allied health professionals, and a valuable resource for anyone wanting to improve their ability to search, access and interpret the wealth of information at the fingertips of today’s medical community.

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