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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.
* Relieve the stress of everyday life with essential fragrances to
help you wind down. * Make your home a calming place--with a
peaceful living space and a restful bedroom where sleep comes
easily. * Know the best oils for a relaxing massage or bath. You'll
feel a new-found sense of tranquility! 80 pages (all in color), 9 x
9 1/4.
Despite tremendous gains in medical knowledge, most conditions are
managed, rather than cured, by medications. As a result, countless
patients seek supplemental modes of care to better control their
symptoms and conditions to improve their overall wellbeing. This
reality spotlights the need for adjuvant medical procedures.
Adjuvant medical care refers to any supportive therapy that
enhances the outcome of medical measures already in place. Adjuvant
care does not replace primary or traditional treatments, but
instead serves as add-on care to the initial medical treatment plan
prescribed by a health care provider. The addition of one or more
non-prescription therapies (e.g., nutritional support,
over-the-counter remedies, home care, dietary measures,
supplements, etc.) to the primary medical management regimen has
become increasingly popular and mainstream thanks to scientific
studies that have documented favorable outcomes for many patients.
The verifiable scientific merit of these additional medical options
demonstrates their usefulness in the treatment of many medical
conditions. The purpose of this handbook is to provide support to
doctors and patients who are interested in safe and effective
non-prescription and non-pharmacological medical therapies for
specific conditions to minimize symptoms and optimize recovery and
quality of life. * Helps doctors and patients discover additional
therapies that can reduce pain, advance health outcomes, minimize
complications and disability, and extend life. * Presents safe,
reliable, and practical options that are available to reduce
symptoms, maximize recovery, and positively augment the management
of a variety of conditions. * Provides medical insight into less
traditional, yet often effective, supportive options for enhancing
and optimizing patient response to care. This book is a valuable
resource for both doctors and patients who are committed to
achieving the best possible medical outcomes through a variety of
coordinated approaches.
Taking a detail-oriented, yet holistic approach to the body, is the
underpinning of craniosacral osteopathy. This richly illustrated
guide, which focuses on the special sense organs, orofacial pain,
headaches and cranial nerves, will help you understand how specific
dysfunctions arise, but also how they interrelate to wider patterns
of dysfunction. Further chapters cover palpatory procedures,
including examples of best practice, and guidance in training your
palpatory perception. With precise anatomical diagrams to
illustrate each craniosacral technique, this resource provides a
strong foundation for any successful cranial osteopathic practice.
This work examines the counseling approaches and techniques used by
Yoruba traditional healers of Nigeria. It also describes the
functions performed by Yoruba traditional healers when they work
within the Yoruba cultural milieu. The information elicited from
Yoruba traditional healers through videotape and interviews was
analyzed by a Nigerian woman from the Yoruba ethnic group. The
results of the volume support the premise that culture plays a
significant role in the kind of healing methods and counseling
techniques used by professionals and traditional healers, as well
as in the type of professionals chosen by clients for consultation
concerning their problems.
Discover the wisdom and magic of Appalachia through Mountain Magic,
an illustrated guide to the occult power of the hills and hollows.
The people of Appalachia and the American backwoods have a long and
deep magical tradition, one rooted in the power of place, land, and
nature. With a creativity and ingenuity born of necessity,
Appalachian witches built and sustained a wealth of magical
knowledge drawn from European, Native American, and African
American folk magic. Guided by expert witch and forager Rebecca
Beyer, you can explore the wisdom of this powerful place: Learn
medical and magical uses for common plants and herbs Meet the
traditional magical practitioners of Appalachia, from Blood
Stoppers to Water Witches Delve into a wealth of charms and curses,
from witchballs to love workings Follow the lore of the stars and
seasons to grow and thrive Some of the magic and culture you will
encounter in this enchanted guide include: Magical lore surrounding
the weather, seasons, and the movements of the moon and stars
Recipes for a tonic salad to move the blood in springtime and a
cleansing spicebush tea Profiles of the medicinal and magical
properties of some essential mountain plants, including ginseng,
blackberry, poke, sassafras, and mullein Charms to protect from
evil, including witch bottles, a holly twig charm, and the SATOR
ROTAS square With this beautifully illustrated guide, you can bring
the wisdom and magic of the backwoods to meet the challenges of
modern life, building a magical practice that's fueled by ancestral
traditions and the nourishing power of the natural world. The
Modern Folk Magic series offers accessible and engaging
introductions to folk magical traditions from a fresh, modern
perspective. Linking the current enthusiasm for magical practice
back to the deeply rooted magical traditions in the United States
and elsewhere, the titles in this series give depth and cultural
meaning to the practice of witchcraft. These beautiful books serve
as hands-on guides for learning and practicing folk magic, from
authors who are experts in these traditions. Check out the other
books in the series including Hoodoo Magic.
This book systematically introduces the Brain in Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM) and its acupuncture treatments. It discusses
the origin and development of the TCM Brain theory, and presents
current research on brain and acupuncture, the unique brain related
techniques such as scalp acupuncture and Dao-qi technique, the new
developing acupuncture treatment methods for brain-related
conditions, such as stroke, Parkinson's, dementia, Alzheimer's
disease, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, autism,
cerebral palsy and depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder among
others. This book is of interest to TCM and acupuncture
practitioners in the West, as well as acupuncture researchers and
lecturers. It gives a new understanding of the brain and treatments
for brain-related conditions from a complementary medicine point of
view.
Comprehensive, practical and reflective of the current Australian
and New Zealand legislative framework and regulations, this unique
textbook addresses legal and ethical issues across a broad range of
traditional and complementary practices. The sixth edition of
Michael Weir's classic textbook: * explores legal and ethical
issues in clinical relationships, and the role of codes of ethics;
* provides practical guidelines for setting up and running a
professional practice; * systematically outlines the various
aspects of the law which impact on clinical practice, including
legal obligations to clients, consumer legislation, complaints
processes, and professional boundaries; * explains how to navigate
professional indemnity insurance; * outlines the steps you need to
take in setting up a professional practice from establishing a
business name to dealing with employees; * discusses and provides
examples of how to deal with tricky ethical issues in daily
practice. This edition includes updated legislation, a review of
relevant case law, recent developments in the Unregistered
Practitioners' Code of Conduct and evidence about misconduct and
regulatory action, and more in-depth discussion of ethical
concepts. This is an essential read for students and practitioners
of complementary medicine.
The Way of Reiki guides us on the path to becoming a better human
being, softening our anger and worry so that we can live in a world
of compassion and kindness. It is a must read for any Reiki
practitioner or teacher who wants to bring more love into their
practice, teachings and the world.
The intriguing tales of the plants that have been used to heal and
cure our bodies, brought to life with beautifully surreal
illustrations from Alice Smith. Since the dawn of time, people have
used plants as remedies, to both positive and deadly effect. These
herbal treatments have become enshrined in folklore, in old wives'
tales and in the curious names we have given local species. Many
have also found their way into modern medicine cabinets - but not
always in the form you would expect. This book imagines a physick
garden of healing plants that have been used across the globe by
different generations. But were Italian Renaissance women dicing
with death when they dropped belladonna in their eyes? Can comfrey
really be used to heal broken bones? And can St John's Wort scare
away more than bad spirits? Taking you around the body, from the
brain to the bowels, The Physick Garden introduces 80 plants with
curious medicinal pasts. With striking illustrations and lively
tales, this book will show thatsometimes there is method in the
madness.
Originally published in 1986, this volume deals with the
historical, philosophical and psychological concepts found in
Islamic medical practices, and covers Islamic ideas on
physiological, pathological, curative and preventative medicine.
This was the first systematic study of Islamic medicine to be
published in the English language and continues to have much
relevance at a time when interest both in Islamic thought and in
alternatives to conventional medicine is strong.
"For covens who prefer meeting outdoors, perhaps in a garden or a
deep forest clearing, The Green Witch is a delightful guide to
nature magic. It's filled with practical recipes for herbal blends
and potions, the properties of essential oils, and lots of ideas
for healing and relaxation." -Bustle Discover the power of natural
magic and healing through herbs, flowers, and essential oils in
this guide to green witchcraft. At her core, the green witch is a
naturalist, an herbalist, a wise woman, and a healer. She embraces
the power of nature; she draws energy from the Earth and the
Universe; she relies on natural objects like stones and gems to
commune with the land she lives off of; she uses plants, flowers,
oils, and herbs for healing; she calls on nature for guidance; and
she respects every living being no matter how small. In The Green
Witch, you will learn the way of the green witch, from how to use
herbs, plants, and flowers to make potions and oils for everyday
healing as well as how crystals, gems, stones, and even twigs can
help you find balance within. You'll discover how to find harmony
in Earth's great elements and connect your soul to every living
creature. The green witch focuses on harmony, healing, and balance
with the Earth, but also with humanity and yourself. This guide
also contains easy-to-understand directions for herbal blends and
potions, ritual suggestions, recipes for sacred foods, and
information on how to listen to and commune with nature. Not only
will you attune yourself to nature, but you will also embrace your
own power. Learn about the world of the green witch and discover
what the power of nature has in store for you.
The Secrets to Healing, Resilience and Immunity With the Most
Powerful Natural Medicine in History From the bestselling author of
Keto Diet Long before the first pharmaceutical companies opened
their doors in the 1850s, doctors treated people, not symptoms. And
although we've become used to popping pills, patients have finally
had it with the dangerous side effects, addiction and
over-prescribing - and they're desperate for an alternative. Here's
the good news: that alternative has been here all along in the form
of ancient treatments used for eons in traditional Chinese,
Ayurvedic and Greek medicine. Ancient Remedies for Modern Life is
the first comprehensive layman's guide that will bring together and
explain to the masses the very best of these time-tested practices.
Bestselling author Dr. Axe explores the foundational concepts of
ancient healing - eating right for your type and living in sync
with your circadian clock. Readers will learn how traditional
practitioners identified the root cause of each patient's illness,
then treated it with medicinal herbs, mushrooms, CBD, essential
oils and restorative mind-body practices. What's more, they'll
discover how they can use these ancient treatments themselves to
cope with dozens of diseases, from ADHD to diabetes,
hypothyroidism, autoimmune disease and beyond. Through engaging
language and accessible explanations, Ancient Remedies for Modern
Life offers readers everything they need to know about getting, and
staying, healthy - without toxic, costly synthetic drugs.
The Shoulder: Theory & Practice presents a comprehensive fusion
of the current research knowledge and clinical expertise that will
be essential for any clinician from any discipline who is involved
with the assessment, management and rehabilitation of
musculoskeletal conditions of the shoulder. This book is a team
project-led by two internationally renowned researchers and
clinicians, Jeremy Lewis and Cesar Fernandez-de-las-Penas. Other
members of the team include over 100 prominent clinical experts and
researchers. All are at the forefront of contributing new knowledge
to enable us to provide better care for those seeking support for
their shoulder problem. The team also comprises the voices of
patients with shoulder problems who recount their experiences and
provide clinicians with important insight into how better to
communicate and manage the needs of the people who seek advice and
guidance. The contributing authors include physiotherapists,
physical therapists, medical doctors, orthopedic surgeons,
psychologists, epidemiologists, radiologists, midwives, historians,
nutritionists, anatomists, researchers, rheumatologists,
oncologists, elite athletes, athletic trainers, pain scientists,
strength and conditioning experts and practitioners of yoga and tai
chi. The cumulative knowledge contained within the pages of The
Shoulder: Theory & Practice would take decades to synthesise.
The Shoulder: Theory & Practice is divided into 42 chapters
over three parts that will holistically blend, as the title
promises, all key aspects of the essential theory and practice to
successfully support clinicians wanting to offer those seeing help
the very best care possible. It will be an authoritative text and
is supported by exceptional artwork, photographs and links to
relevant online information.
Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) have become big
business both in Australia and other western countries. Alongside
the growing consumption and provision of CAM has emerged a small
but significant body of research literature exploring these
medicines.
Nevertheless, CAM research is in its infancy and there is a real
and urgent need for further capacity building in this area of
study. CAM remains heavily under-researched and the growing number
of private and University CAM courses and qualifications
acknowledge and address this need for further research capacity
building. With this context in mind, this book constitutes a
valuable and timely resource for those looking to understand,
initiate and expand CAM research.
The collection brings together leading international CAM
researchers (UK, Germany, Canada, New Zealand and Australia) with
backgrounds and expertise in health social science, statistics,
qualitative methodology, general practice, clinical trials
methodology, clinical pharmacology, health services research and
public health. Contributors draw upon their own CAM research work
and experience to explain and review core methods and research
issues pertinent to the contemporary field of CAM and its future
development. The book addresses such questions as: what is the use
and limitation of evidence in CAM research? What are the issues
facing practitioners (GPs, therapists, nurses, etc) who wish to
conduct research? How and why should qualitative methods be
combined alongside quantitative methods to help explore CAM? How
does the randomized control trial (RCT) method relate to CAM? What
types of research questions relating to CAM can be addressed by
variousmethods? What should be the future direction of CAM research
in terms of public health and policy-related agendas?
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