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Books > Health, Home & Family > Mind, body & spirit > Alternative therapies, healing & health
First volume selling primarily in the United States, push for more
global promotion. "non-invasivel" related healing modalities and
environmental medicine are both very hot topics. There are not any
existing books with this dual focus that have an accompanying
successful volume on nutrition and integrative medicine.
Conventional management of Parkinson's disease (PD) is limited. The
pharmaceutical and surgical options that are available have
significant side effects and only correct symptoms for a limited
period of time. Even with the best conventional treatment, the
disease progresses and becomes severely disabling. No existing
conventional therapies that the progress of the disease; available
medicines only treat symptoms temporarily. Conventional medicine
views the course of the disease as "progressive" and
"irreversible." Many patients, who are only partially satisfied
with conventional medicine, seek alternative and complementary
options in an attempt to slow, stop, or reverse the disease
process. This book has several functions: - It is a science-based
reference manual. - It is inspiring and empowering to patients. -
It is educational for both patients and neurologists. - It is
entertaining. - It fosters an understanding between conventional
and complementary providers. Chapters on, Alpha-Lipoic Acid,
Aluminum, Antioxidants, Beta-carotene, Calorie Restriction,
Carnitine, Chelation, Cholesterol, Choline, Coenzyme Q-10,
Constipation, Creatine, Curcumin (Turmeric), Dairy, DHA (fish oil),
Fava Beans, Glutathione, H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori),
Homocysteine, Iron, Manganese, Marijuana (Cannabis sativa), Mucuna
pruriens, Velvet bean, Cowhage, Niacin, Tea, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D,
and other topics.
In recent years, systems biology seems to have encountered
insurmountable obstacles. Precision medicine faces the problem of
integration in disease regulation, despite the establishment of
biomarker systems and the continuous discovery of new targeted
drugs. Towards Holistic Medicine explores the development of modern
medicine and the future medical model in the broader perspective of
Chinese and Western medicine, biology, and even the methodological
evolution of natural science in recent centuries. The book
discusses how modern medicine will move past systems biology and
precision medicine and toward holistic medicine.
In this extraordinary book Josephine Peters, a respected northern
California Indian elder and Native healer, shares her vast,
lifelong cultural and plant knowledge. The book begins with
Josephine's personal and tribal history and gathering ethics.
Josephine then instructs the reader in medicinal and plant food
preparations and offers an illustrated catalog of the uses and
doses of over 160 plants. At a time of the commercialization of
traditional ecological knowledge, Peters presents her rich
tradition on her own terms, and according to her spiritual
convictions about how her knowledge should be shared. This volume
is essential for anyone working in ethnobotany, ethnomedicine,
environmental anthropology, Native American studies, and Western
and California culture and history.
It has been reported, in America, almost 70 percent of
television food advertising is for candies, snacks and fast food.
That is why approximately two million hamburgers and four million
gallons of sodas are consumed daily. Enough is enough! You own your
health. Take care of it, and let us begin with the children, as we
seek to create a healthy generation, starting with baby steps
today. Otherwise, this generation could have less of a life
expectancy than our parents, because we past down unhealthy habits
to them.
Our health and well being is of utmost importance. Living
healthy and knowing that our children are healthy too, takes
knowledge and nourishing lifestyle practices. "Heathiology 101" not
only helps us to develop these lifestyles, but also allow us to
have fun while doing so with preventative measures.
'If you or someone that you love is impacted by MS this book is a
must read.' - Dr Aaron Boster, The Boster Center for Multiple
Sclerosis, Columbus, Ohio 'This highly recommended book highlights
the importance of a holistic approach to MS management.' -
Professor Richard Nicholas, Imperial College London A long,
healthy, happy life is possible after a diagnosis of multiple
sclerosis. Around the world, thousands of people are living active
and fulfilling lives on the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Program.
The Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook explains what MS is, and
outlines the scientifically credible and evidence-based 7 step
self-management program originally devised by Professor George
Jelinek. It covers all aspects of living on the program, from first
diagnosis to later life, with chapters from medical specialists and
other experts on choosing your healthcare team, improving
resilience, work, pregnancy and progressive MS. The book taps into
the wealth of knowledge and experience in the community of people
following the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Program, with personal
stories from across the world. If you have recently been diagnosed
with MS, if you have been living with MS for years, or if you have
a family member with MS, the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook
is your best companion. It is also an invaluable resource for
doctors treating people with MS.
There are times in life when we are caught utterly unprepared: a
death in the family, the end of a relationship, a health crisis.
These are the times when the solid ground we thought we stood on
disappears beneath our feet, leaving us reeling and heartbroken, as
we stumble back to our faith. The Days of Awe encompass the weeks
preceding Rosh Hashanah up to Yom Kippur, a period in which Jews
take part in a series of rituals and prayers that reenact the
journey of the soul through the world from birth to death. This is
a period of contemplation and repentance, comparable to Lent and
Ramadan. Yet, for Rabbi Alan Lew, the real purpose of this annual
passage is for us to experience brokenheartedness and open our
heart to God. In This is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared,
Lew has marked out a journey of seven distinct stages, one that
draws on these rituals to awaken our soul and wholly transform us.
Weaving together Torah readings, Buddhist parables, Jewish fables
and stories from his own life, Lew lays bare the meanings of this
ancient Jewish passage. He reveals the path from terror to
acceptance, confusion to clarity, doubt to belief, and from
complacency to awe. In the tradition of When Bad Things Happen to
Good People, This Is Real And You Are Completely Unprepared enables
believers of all faiths to reconnect to their faith with a passion
and intimacy that will resonate throughout the year.
For the psychonaut to those curious about psychedelics, this
definitive guide to seven psychedelic substances and how they are
changing our world is the perfect holiday stocking stuffer. "Shows
us how psychedelics can transform mental health and enhance the way
we live."-Sara Gottfried MD, New York Times bestselling author of
The Hormone Cure This practical guide to psychedelics will appeal
to anyone interested in their own health and wellbeing: "A
captivating read that shares how society can use psychedelics to
transform the way we exist in the world."—Robin Divine,
psychedelic advocate and creator of Black People Trip Once feared
and misunderstood, psychedelics have emerged as one of the most
promising therapies of the 21st century. Through cutting-edge
research, substances such as MDMA and LSD are being recognized as
powerful keys to healing and human improvement, offering solutions
for mental health issues including PTSD and depression. Similarly,
plant medicines like ayahuasca, peyote, and iboga, used since time
immemorial by Indigenous cultures for spiritual purposes, have been
shown to promote feelings of empathy, connection, and love for the
self, others, and the world around us. But how can everyday people
benefit from psychedelics? And will they really transform
healthcare as we know it? In Psyched, health journalist Amanda
Siebert explores the history, culture, and potential of seven
psychedelic substances. She interweaves real-life stories, clinical
research, and interviews with the world's leading psychedelics
experts and cultural allies to offer a definitive guide to these
cutting-edge treatments.
Chronic inflammation can cause chronic pain, a breakdown of
cartilage and muscle, increased blood clotting, and may cause
genetic changes leading to various cancers. This book discusses a
method of mitigating the effects of chronic inflammation through
the power of fish oil.
Especially designed for learning Tai Chi at home Tai Chi in 10
Weeks is designed to guide beginning students through the
fundamentals of tai chi in only ten weeks. Dr. Aihan Kuhn teaches
you an easy to learn twenty-four-step Yang-style tai chi form. Tai
chi is best known as a gentle full body exercise that has been
proven effective for reducing stress, calming your mind, and
boosting your immune system. No wonder, millions of people around
the world practice tai chi for health and wellness. Dr. Aihan Kuhn
is a master instructor of tai chi and qigong. In this book she
shares the lessons she’s learned in a lifetime of studying and
teaching. She is warm and encouraging, making readers of all ages
and backgrounds feel welcome. This book features: A ten-week
calendar to guide you through your introduction to tai chi Over 200
beautiful full-color photos Warm, welcoming instruction from a
master of tai chi and qigong With this book you will: Learn the
twenty-four-step Yang-style form Understand the fundamentals of tai
chi Discover not just the physical postures of tai chi, but also
its psychological, emotional, and spiritual benefits “Tai chi is
a life journey,” Dr. Kuhn writes. "Part of my success is from my
patients and students that understand that prevention requires
participation. They practice tai chi and qigong on a regular basis,
which is key to their health and healing. Can you really learn tai
chi in 10 weeks? Yes, you can learn the fundamentals of tai chi.
You can build the foundation for this life-changing journey. Tai
Chi in 10 Weeks is your road map."
In 2002, author Grace J. Scott began to receive channeled material
from the beyond and to publish the results. This latest book of
such material was delivered by souls selected by Creator to deliver
His message-that He is the origin of all that is-to the world. All
of creation began with a cell of Creator, and this single
individual cell of His energy contains an exact copy of His DNA and
cell memory. That is how we are all connected-how we are all one.
"Beyond Cell Memory" presents the channeled material in simple
language so that all who read it may understand such mysteries as
how souls and bodies were created. As humans evolved physically,
our form, size, and intellect were enhanced by beings of higher
intellect and spiritual vibration from other universes; these same
beings are now surrounding and protecting Earth. Famous people-Dr.
Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and Edgar Cayce-channeled material that
covers dreams, homosexuality, abortion, and suicide. Isaac Newton
and Galileo Galilei channeled material that suggests that DNA and
cell memory connect us to souls of other universes and the Creator
of all that is. What we, as souls, do on our planet is known by and
impacts other planets containing souls. Each soul contains DNA and
cell memory from Creator, and this same soul exists regardless of
the number of lives lived. With imminent cataclysmic Earth changes,
we must learn how to clear our cell memory of trauma.
It's a Metaphysical World is a collection of over one hundred
extraordinary short stories drawn from everyday life. Although
names, locations, and incidental details have been changed, the
salient facts are true. Each story deals with some aspect of
metaphysical phenomena such as intuition, synchronicity, astral
travel, bilocation, time warps, past lives, cell and soul memories,
healings, hauntings, miracles, and sightings. Psychic sightings
include everything from angels to ghosts. The strangeness of the
stories led authors Marion K. Williams and Elena J. Michaels on a
fascinating journey of discovery trying to understand the world
they thought they knew. All stories offer insights, and many
challenge conventional scientific and religious beliefs.
"THE HEALING WAYS JOURNAL" provides you with your own personal
space for releasing and recording innermost thoughts and feelings,
a process well recognized as a powerful healing technique. In
addition, every page contains excerpts from the author's own
healing journey as he faced an advanced case of cancer and a spirit
in shambles. This is a no-holds-barred exposure to painful as well
as joyful thoughts, feelings, and experiences that he believes came
to teach and to heal. He learned many things along the way,
including the intricately close connection between body, mind and
spirit, and what he could do to introduce healing harmony to that
connection. This was a journey of life revisited, with nothing held
too sacred to be reappraised, re-accepted, or discarded. Both
cancer and spirit were healed beyond anything he could have
imagined.
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