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Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > Alternative therapies, healing & health
A full-color illustrated and comprehensive study guide for
reflexology * Provides detailed and accurate anatomical drawings,
zone and reflex maps, and muscle tables * Offers extensive basic
pathology of all body systems, including case studies * Ideal for
students of reflexology up to levels 2 and 3; exceeds the
curriculum requirements of all the major awarding bodies * Includes
a study outline for each chapter as well as review and multiple
choice questions Reflexology is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that
encourages the body to balance and heal itself. It involves
applying finger or thumb pressure to specific points on the hands
and feet. Called "reflexes," these points reflect, or mirror, the
organs and structures of the body as well as a person's emotional
health. In this way, the hands and feet are "mini maps" or
"microcosms" of the body that can be used to encourage holistic
healing. Presenting the most complete reflexology study guide
available, this full-color illustrated textbook is designed for use
both in the classroom and as a home study resource. Ideal for
students of reflexology up to levels 2 and 3, it exceeds the
curriculum requirements of all the major awarding bodies as well as
meeting the current National Occupational Standards for
reflexology. Providing detailed and accurate anatomical drawings,
zone and reflex maps, and muscle tables, the book outlines each
body system, explaining how, when, and why to work the reflexes. It
explores foot reflexology, hand reflexology, as well as meridian
therapy and offers extensive basic pathology of all body systems,
including case studies, allowing the student to develop
interpretive diagnostic and treatment planning skills. Each chapter
also includes a study outline as well as review and multiple choice
questions. Offering a comprehensive guide to the theory,
philosophies, and history of reflexology, this book will encourage
students to develop understanding and confidence in their
reflexology practice.
The 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.
Biodynamic therapy practices for optimizing the immune system and
healing the spiritual suffering at the root of many modern ailments
Drawing on more than 45 years of practicing Eastern medicine,
Michael J. Shea, Ph.D., presents a holistic guide to biodynamic
manual therapy practices for optimizing the immune system and for
healing the deep spiritual suffering of our contemporary world.
Showing spiritual suffering to be the root of our modern epidemic
of metabolic syndrome and other widespread health issues, the
author explains how the pervasive degradation of the human body
relates directly with the food we eat, the air we breathe, and our
thoughts and emotions. He explains how the Five Element theory of
Eastern medicine offers a method to reclaim the body by sensing
each element in and around us as a single continuum. Focusing
especially on "the fluid body" in biodynamic osteopathy and
biodynamic craniosacral therapy, the author shows how inflamed
components of the fluid body, such as the blood and lymphatic
system, form the substrate of metabolic syndromes. He offers
practices to visualize the health of the fluid body. He explains
how, in order to enact the full benefits of the immune system, we
need to nurture a deep sense of safety inside the body--a symbolic
return to our embryonic and cosmic origins and a restoration of our
sacred wholeness. Offering an extensive section of therapeutic
applications, including both in-person and remote techniques, the
author shares new and unique biodynamic protocols to balance the
metabolism with the cosmos as well as optimize the immune system
and the function of the vagus nerve. Enacting healing at the
deepest spiritual level, Shea reveals how to create inner and outer
balance to restore wholeness as it was at the time of the origin of
the universe.
The Complete Language of Herbs is a comprehensive encyclopedia
providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 500
herbs and spices. Along with a beautiful visual depiction, each
entry provides the herb or spice's scientific and common names,
characteristics, and historic meanings and powers from mythology,
medieval legends, folklore, and flower poetry. Did you know that
allspice can be added to herbal mixtures to attract money or luck?
Or that sprinkling arrowroot at the doors of your home will keep
guests' negative energy from entering? Reaching the height of
popularity during the Victorian era, floriographies-dictionaries of
symbolic flower meanings-were an amusing pastime and art to subtly
communicate unspoken emotions. To complement the success of The
Complete Language of Flowers, author S. Theresa Dietz has scoured
historic sources and compiled an equally beautiful compendium in
The Complete Language of Herbs, revealing the secrets and powers of
hundreds of common and forgotten herbs and spices from around the
world. Together with stunning full-color illustrations and two
indexes, one for searching by common herb and spice name and the
other organized by meaning, this beautiful reference is a must-have
for gardeners, chefs, party planners, and food enthusiasts.
Elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated, the Complete
Illustrated Encyclopedia series offers comprehensive,
display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics,
including birthday astrology, dream interpretation, astrological
self-care practices, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams,
and the stories behind signs and symbols.
In his Ayurvedic Studies Program, Vasant Lad teaches Ayurveda as a
science of moment-to-moment living. Each lecture that he gives
flows from his own heart in a river of healing wisdom. This
textbook conveys the philosophical and fundamental principles of
Ayurveda in a dynamic and inspirational way, providing a detailed
foundation upon which to pursue deeper knowledge.
Holistic, functional, integrative medicine meets the parenting
world! Board-certified holistic family physician and author of The
Holistic Rx Madiha M. Saeed, MD shifts the focus from adults to
children in her timely new book. The Holistic Rx for Kids offers
holistic parenting guidelines for raising the whole child-healthy
brain, body and soul-in a changing world. As chronic physical and
mental health conditions and destructive behaviors are on the rise,
we need to shift the way we parent our children to address these
concerns. Based on the latest science, Dr. Saeed uncovers how our
children's brains, bodies, and behaviors are being hijacked and
presents real-life, actionable steps parents can take to help their
children make better decisions, build resilience, and heal and
prevent acute and chronic conditions at any age. The Holistic Rx
for Kids gives readers, parents, and their children everything they
need to know without overwhelming them. As a physician mom of four
young boys, Dr. Saeed offers evidence-based, easy, time- and
cost-effective recommendations. Accompanied by the author's
clinical and personal experience, this book also features easy
action plans based on age, weaning guides, shopping lists, and
kids' brain- and body-friendly recipes for any busy parent's
lifestyle.
Guided by leading Black herbalistKaren Rose, discover how to
harness the magic of plants and diasporic ancestral practices in
remedies and ritual. Master Herbalist Karen Rose is a
first-generation immigrant from Guyana with ancestors from Ghana,
the Congo, China, and India who continues her grandmother's legacy
as a healer and herbalist. In The Art & Practice of Spiritual
Herbalism, she shares her wisdom on how to partner plants and
rituals to guide the process of self-healing. As you alleviate
physical symptoms and heal emotional and spiritual imbalances, you
will see how plants can help you stand in your power, strengthen
your intuition, and provide protection. This guide to harnessing
the power of plants is a practical tool for working through the
symptoms of body disease and the underlying emotional and spiritual
issues. Organized by major body systems-circulatory, respiratory,
digestive, liver, sexual, skin, nervous systems, and immune
health-The Art & Practice of Spiritual Herbalism gives a brief
overview of the physical mechanisms of the system, the spiritual
correspondences associated with that system, and the plants,
remedies, and rituals that can be used to bring oneself back to
healing and balance. Accompanied by beautiful color illustrations
of the plants, the organs they affect, and their related spirits,
or orishas, each plant profile includes: Botanical and
pharmacological information Planetary correspondences
Ethnobotanical and historical use Healing properties and
indications Methods of preparation and dosage Applying this herbal
wisdom, the recipes include: 4th Chakra Heart Oil for healing a
broken heart, also helpful for healing generational trauma Inspired
Sleep and Dreams Tea to inspire dreams Breathe Easy Steam to
improve respiratory health Immunity Chai Tea to fight off cold and
flu viruses Laying Hands Stomach and Womb Oil for indigestion and
menstrual discomfort A Castor Oil Pack for Liver Health to remove
pain and swelling from sprains and bruises Filled with stories,
ancestral recipes, and accessible practices that anyone can use,
The Art & Practice of Spiritual Herbalism shows you how to use
the power of plants for spiritual and physical healing.
If you suffer from anxiety, you may feel stuck in a vicious cycle
of rumination, worry, and avoidance-and ultimately miss out on all
life has to offer. But what if you could shift your thinking and
start living with more expansiveness, hope, and happiness? What if
you could transform stress and anxiety, and find lasting balance,
peace, and joy? This book can show you how. Based in
proven-effective cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and positive
psychology, psychologist Dan Tomasulo-author of Learned
Hopefulness-offers powerful skills to help you overcome negative
thinking and harness the power of positivity to reduce stress,
boost confidence, and find instant calm and sustainable happiness.
With this uplifting guide, you'll learn how to: ·Replace anxiety
and stress with learned hopefulness ·Boost positivity, amplify
joy, and awaken inspiration ·Increase motivation and perseverance
·Overcome self-limiting thoughts and beliefs ·Build a solid
support system and connect with your community Not being anxious is
not the same as thriving. Nor does worrying less mean that you are
at peace. With this inspiring guide, you'll learn to do more than
just stop worrying-you'll learn to completely transform your
outlook for long lasting serenity and joy.
From the groundbreaker in preventive medicine and father of the
worldwide aerobics movement, Dr. Cooper takes the latest scientific
antioxidant search from around the world and brings you a simple
four step life plan that will revolutionize your health. It's the
simplest plan yet to build you own personal defense system for a
longer, healthier life!
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The Healthy Skin Kitchen
- For Eczema, Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Acne, Allergies, Hives, Rosacea, Red Skin Syndrome, Cellulite, Leaky Gut, MCAS, Salicylate Sensitivity, Histamine Intolerance & more
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Karen Fischer
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Whether your skin issue is mild or momentous, The Healthy Skin
Kitchen is your essential resource for clear, healthy skin.
Informative and inspiring, it is the go-to guide to reclaim your
life and get that good skin glow you've always wanted. Beautifully
laid out with gorgeous photography, The Healthy Skin Kitchen shows
you what to put on your fork to create radiant skin from the inside
out. Far from a one-size-fits-all diet, the delicious
allergy-friendly recipes include gluten-free, dairy-free, low
salicylate, low histamine, vegan and autoimmune paleo options, so
you can tailor meals to suit you or simply follow your favourite
menu and Karen's skin care regime. From 90s model and television
presenter to award-winning author and nutritionist, Karen Fischer
has spent the past twenty years working with thousands of skin
disorder patients. Karen personally knows what it's like to
struggle with embarrassing skin ailments that no one could fix. Her
journey from head-to-toe eczema and hives to clear skin turned
around when she found the underlying cause of her symptoms. Now you
can do this too. Find answers to combat eczema, acne, dandruff,
hives, rosacea, salicylate sensitivity and much more. Even if you
have great skin, you'll experience the benefits of eating
nutritious food that is right for you - enjoying more energy, a
trimmer waistline and better gut health.
Discover how to use the incredible power of crystals to develop
your relationships, your potential, and your future with this
beautifully presented book and deck. Feeling creatively or
spiritually blocked? Having trouble sleeping? Perhaps you are
suffering from a physical ailment? Regardless of what may be
plaguing you, the innate power within crystals can have tremendous
healing effects. The Crystal Healing Box explains the meanings of
30 crystals and their spiritual and healing properties, as well as
how to use a 'clearing' stone. Enclosed in a handy hardcover case
so that the healing power of crystals can be carried with you at
all times, you'll find: A 96-page booklet that features a directory
of crystals and information on how best to use them 36 carry-size
cards to guide you with common readings that can also be used in
place of actual crystals using visualization techniques This
comprehensive guide to the history and practical applications of
crystals will help you decide which crystal (or crystal
combination) will be most beneficial to you at any given moment,
and give you the ability to craft a healthy and mindful life.
Incorporate common mind-body-spirit practices into your daily
routine with the Mindful Practice Deck series. From dream
interpretation to runes casting and crystal healing, learn about
the history of each practice as well as how to use each to meet
your specific needs. Beautifully presented in a hardcover case,
each kit includes a removable paperback reference book and a
36-card deck in a protective box, perfectly sized for quick access
on the go. Also available: The Dream Interpretation Box; The Runes
Box
In this greatly expanded edition of his international bestseller,
Andreas Moritz reveals the most common but rarely recognized cause
of illness - gallstones congesting the bile ducts in the liver.
Besides leading to gallbladder diseases and gallstone attacks in at
least 20 million Americans each year, in many cases, liver bile
duct congestion sets the stage for even more serious, seemingly
unrelated, conditions, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease,
and cancer. Most adults living in the industrialized world, and
especially those suffering a chronic illness, such as irritable
bowel syndrome, heart disease, arthritis, multiple sclerosis,
cancer, or diabetes, have in fact hundreds if not thousands of
gallstones (mainly clumps of hardened bile that escape detection
for they are invisible to x-rays, ultrasound, and CT scans)
blocking the bile ducts of their liver. This book provides a
thorough understanding of the liver and its complex functions, what
causes gallstones in the liver and gallbladder, and why these
stones can be held responsible for the most common diseases so
prevalent in the world today. It provides the reader with the
knowledge needed to recognize these stones and gives the necessary,
do-it-yourself instructions to painlessly remove them in the
comfort of one's home. Packed with images, the book also gives
practical guidelines on how to prevent new gallstones in both the
liver and gallbladder. The liver and gallbladder flush (cleanse)
has led to extraordinary improvements in health and wellness among
millions of people who have already given themselves the precious
gift of a strong, clean, revitalized liver. Besides providing the
practical procedures to cleanse the liver, gallbladder, kidneys,
and intestines, Moritz explains in great detail the origin of all
types of common diseases and how to prevent or reverse them
naturally. The book is packed with precious, time-tested approaches
designed to return the body to a permanent state of balance and
vitality; it includes a complete program of healthcare, which is
primarily based on the ancient medical system of Ayurveda and the
vast amount of experience Andreas Moritz has gained in the field of
health restoration during the past 30 years. Moritz is the author
of 15 groundbreaking books on natural health and a leading,
internationally recognized, authority in the field of integrative
medicine.
For twenty-four years, Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac has provided
enthusiasts of all skill levels with a wealth of practical ideas on
growing, using, and benefiting from nature's most dynamic plants.
This impressive guide is packed with valuable information,
including gardening resources, hands-on project ideas, and dozens
of helpful tips and techniques. Discover a wealth of innovative
herbal ideas that span gardening, cooking, crafts, health, beauty,
history, and lore. This year's edition also includes profiles for
mustard, elderberry, bay, and summer savory. Whether you are
interested in herbs for stir-fries, no-cook sauces and marinades,
foot baths, natural-made dolls, or Victorian houseplants, this
wonderful almanac has something to delight your herbal practice.
Support your cancer healing journey with a daily devotional of
inspirational quotes, stories, scripture, and encouragement, now in
paperback, from the author of Chris Beat Cancer. A healing mindset
takes fortitude, faith, and courage -- and acceptance of support
when you need it most. As a survivor of cancer for more than 15
years, Chris Wark, best-selling author of Chris Beat Cancer and
Beat Cancer Kitchen, knows the daily struggles involved in healing
from cancer and wants to support you as you walk this path with
God. This daily devotional offers nuggets of scripture,
inspiration, encouragement, and actions for surviving life's
difficult storms. No matter the challenges you face, your soul is
naturally resilient and has the ability to prosper-mentally,
physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
There is no need to spend billions of dollars looking for a cure
for chronic pain. The solutions have been known for decades with
many people breaking free from its grip. Unfortunately, mainstream
medicine has and continued to ignore the physiological and
neuroscience data that has revealed the answers. Chronic pain is a
complex neurological problem, which is, "....an embedded memory
that becomes linked with more and more life experiences, and the
memory can't be erased." Back in Control provides a framework for
you to understand the nature of chronic pain and will allow you to
find your own solution based on well-established practices. Since
it is a complex problem and you are a unique human being, the one
person that can solve it is you. The principles apply to chronic
pain involving any part of the body or organ system. The process
evolved from the author's own 15-year experience with severe
chronic pain. The concepts provide a context of care and connect
you with other highly-regarded professionals who are pioneers in
the efforts to change the pain treatment paradigm. Some of them
include Dr. John Sarno, author of Mind Over Back Pain; Dr. Howard
Schubiner, who wrote Unlearn Your Pain; Dr. David Burns, a Stanford
psychiatrist and author of Feeling Good; Dr. Fred Luskin who
performed research on forgiveness at Stanford and authored Forgive
for Good; David Allen who authored a brilliant book on organizing
your life, Getting Things Done; and Dr. Anthony DeMello, whose last
memoirs are presented in The Way to Love, which introduces you to
the healing power of awareness. The essence of solving physical or
mental pain is connecting you to your own capacity to heal, which
allows you to feel safe. Your body's chemistry is optimized with
profound effects on your pain and sense of well-being. These
concepts have been deeply researched by Dr. Steven Porges, the
originator of The Polyvagal Theory. Step into your new life with
this largely self-directed process. An action plan is presented on
Dr. Hanscom's website, www.backincontrol.com.
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