This new clinical resource clearly explains how to approach integrated care in a way that combines Chinese herbal medicine with Western medicine to enhance and improve medical care for patients with cancer - without undermining or negatively impacting patients' medical treatment. Each chapter covers a different type of cancer, first introducing the conventional medical understanding of that cancer including its etiology, diagnosis, and treatment according to staging and type. The chapter then covers that cancer from the perspective of Oriental medicine. Case studies illustrate the integration of treatment for each cancer type, raising important issues and considerations associated with specific cancers and treatments. Formulas are presented within the context of conventional treatment, intended to enhance the effectiveness of treatment and/or treat side effects without undermining the treatment's function. Each formula is followed by a discussion of how and why the herbs are used, including classical Chinese theory and relevant pharmaceutical studies. Staging and the age and performance status of various patients is used as a means by which to explain how formulas are changed. Case studies explore issues related to the integration of treatment for each type of cancer.

As an easily accessible companion to Raymond Perrin's The Perrin Technique 2nd Edition, this handbook provides the basics of the why and the how of the Perrin Technique so that ME/CFS and fibromyalgia sufferers who are severely fatigued and unable to read - or even hold - a 530 page book can still obtain the core information needed to understand the importance of good neurolymphatic drainage to health and to recovery. For a thorough understanding of the structural and neuro-immunological problems that can lead to myalgic encephalomyelitis, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, the comprehensive book is essential but for those who just want the basics - why they are ill, why they have the symptoms they have and what they need to do to get better - the Concise Perrin Technique offers illustrated, step-by-step guidance along with answers to the FAQs that Dr Perrin has encountered over 30 years of treating ME/CFS with manual technique.

God wants us to have the life of our dreams. We just need to listen to the messages within. In Dear "Bonnie, My Life at Lake of the Ozarks," author Chris Goin shows how God speaks to us through our bodies. She shares information that has the ability to reveal the truth of God's extraordinary world, bring healing to those in pain, and bring families and couples closer together.

Using her personal journey to self-healing and rebirth as a guide, Goin describes several healing modalities, such as muscle testing to reveal the hidden aspects of ourselves, EFT to reprogram the subconscious, and Reiki for connecting with the divine. She discusses how our bodies are designed to heal fully and completely and give us clues to our strengths and weaknesses. By learning to listen to what the body says, we can learn to embrace our weaknesses so they don't hold us back.

Complete with simple exercises and experiments, "Dear Bonnie, My Life at the Lake of the Ozarks" shows different ways you can help yourself heal and live a more magnificent life. These techniques may hasten healing, amplify joy, and bring mental, physical, and emotional balance.

"The Herball or General Historie of Plantes" was first written by John Gerrard and published in 1597. This is the revised edition of 1927 when the book was rearranged so as to form a garden calendar, the plants being grouped according to the time of their flowering or especial appeal. Contents include: The Herbal - The Seasons of the Year - Notes and Tables - Sundry Virtues - Alphabetical Table of Plants. Etc. The contents contain 130 illustrations after the original woodcuts.

Written by the Director of the world-renowned Touch Research Institutes, this book examines the practical applications of important massage therapy research findings. Each chapter of this comprehensive resource provides a clear and authoritative review of what is reliably known about the effects of touch for a variety of clinical conditions such as depression, pain management, movement problems, and functioning of the immune system. Coverage also includes the benefits of massage to specific populations such as pregnant women, neonates, infants, and adolescents. This book is suitable for massage therapists (including Shiatsu practitioners), aromatherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, physical therapists, and nurses.

This important book fills a need in the developing area of Pain Medicine. It provides physicians with an up-to-date resource that details the current understanding about the basic science underlying the mechanism of action of the various CAM therapies used for pain. It summarizes the clinical evidence both for efficacy and safety, and finishes with practical guidelines about how such treatments could be successfully and safely integrated into a Pain practice.

This handbook provides key information on the clinical use of nutraceuticals, an increasingly common practice grounded in an understanding of the pharmacological activities of natural compounds and clinical evidence of efficacy and safety. Each chapter examines the effects of nutraceuticals in different therapeutic contexts, including nutraceuticals active on the digestive system, heart, lipid and glucose metabolism, and immune system. The authors also address relevant concerns such as relative and absolute contraindications, range of tested doses (efficacious and safe), possible side effects and pharmacological interactions, and the scientific level of clinical evidence for each product. Despite the availability of a large number of nutraceuticals on the market, the same compound is often offered by different industries at different dosages and concentrations, with different titration and often with different suggestions of efficacy. Available academic books on nutraceuticals prioritize summarizing information or focus on the pharmacological aspects on cells or animals models rather than on proof in humans. The handbook takes a unique and practical approach intended to assist clinicians, pharmacologists, nutritionists, and dietitians considering prescribing nutraceuticals for therapeutic use. Renowned expert Professor Arrigo Cicero is known internationally for his work in nutraceuticals, and currently serves as President of the Italian Nutraceutical Society.

Las enfermedades inflamatorias aquejan a personas de todos los caminos de la vida y de todos los grupos de edad. La inflamaci n es simplemente una respuesta de cuerpo para defenderse. Lo podemos ver cuando nos fracturamos un hueso, sufrimos una cortadura o nos enterramos un objeto punzante. Es en general una respuesta inmune, donde los mecanismos de defensa arman una ofensiva hacia el objeto extra o o la lastimadura. Sin embargo, esa misma respuesta inmune puede responder a alimentos o condiciones del cuerpo. Hay muchos factores que promueven estas enfermedades inflamatorias. Entre ellos el m?'s importante es la alimentaci n. De la misma forma que modificar lo que comemos minimiza esa inflamaci n, as tambi n existen alimentos que son terap uticos y ayudan a aliviar, prevenir y eliminar las enfermedades inflamatorias. En este libro, el lector encontrar a la par de los testimonios y vivencias del autor, una gran cantidad de consejos y m todos para aliviar sus condiciones inflamatorias junto con alimentos y terapias naturales para prevenir y aminorar sus afecciones. Es el deseo del autor y de sus colaboradores que tanto usted como sus seres queridos puedan beneficiarse de las experiencias y material que aqu se le brinda.

Originally published around 1900, this is an excellent manual of homeopathic treatments, focussing solely on female medical problems. It includes an exhaustive list of ailments and treatments and is still of great practical value today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include - Preface - INTRODUCTORY: Homeopathic Medicines. MENSTRUATION: Puberty - The Function of Menstruation. INCIDENTAL DISEASES: Leucorrhoea, Whites - Infantile Leucorroea - Chlorosis, Green Sickness - Falling of the Womb. REPRODUCTION: Marriage - Sterility - Conception - Maternal Impressions. PREGNANCY: Signs and Symptoms - General Habits during Pregnancy. DISORDERS OF PREGNANCY: Melancholy, Fear, Etc - Fainting and Hysterical Fits - Headache, Dizziness, Etc. LABOUR: Calculation of the Time of Labour - Difficult Labour - Preparations for Labour - False Labour Pains - Symptoms and Stages of Labour - How to Act in the Absence of a Medical Man. MANAGEMENT AFTER DELIVERY: Diet - Flooding - After Pains - The Lochia - Puerperal Convulsions - Milk Fever, Etc. LOCATION: The Function of the Breasts - Diet for the Nursing Mother - Stated Hours for Nursing - Depressed and Sore Nipples - Sore Mouth of Nursing Mother Deteriorated Milk. APPENDIX: List of Remedies Prescribed in this Manual, With the Disorders for which they are used, and the Dilutions Recommended for General Use - Glossary

In order to examine the importance of alternative medicine to the African American population, this book focuses on the African American health belief system and the treatment strategies often used and documented. This book includes a cultural-historical view of alternative medicine's use within the African American community and shows how it was an integral part of African American culture.

The author highlights a number of studies that examine alternative and complementary therapies associated with specific diseases among African Americans. Case studies are presented to show the types of alternative and complementary medicines used for specific diseases and to determine whether the alternative and complementary therapy was effective or not. Moreover, the cultural perceptions of the specific disease are presented to provide reasons why African Americans tend to use the particular alternative and complementary medical therapy for the disease. The book serves as a resource guide for students, healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and the general public.

Natural Products in Vector-Borne Disease Management explores the potential application of natural products in vector control and disease management. The chapters discuss the global impact of specific vector-borne diseases, gaps in management, and natural products in specific stages of development - discovery, optimization, validation, and preclinical/clinical development. Toxic effects and mechanisms of action are also discussed. This book also explores how therapeutic plant derivatives can be used to combat the vectors of infection and how natural products can be used to manage and treat vector-borne diseases like malaria, leishmaniasis, dengue, and trypanosomiasis. With the inclusion of case studies on field and clinical applications and the contributions from experts in the field, Natural Products in Vector-Borne Disease Management is an essential resource to researchers, academics, and clinicians in parasitology, virology, microbiology, biotechnology, pharmacology, and pharmacognosy working in the field of vector-borne diseases.

New in the popular For Health series, a guide to the affordable, all-natural healing, wellness, and beauty benefits of baking soda. Baking soda has been a kitchen staple for generations, but its uses extend far beyond cookie recipes and as refrigerator deodorizers. With its adsorptive and alkaline properties, baking soda is the perfect natural remedy for numerous health and beauty needs. Recent medical studies continue to reveal how baking soda contributes to good health by combatting chronic diseases, including cancer and kidney disease. It also provides all-natural relief for common ailments like the flu, coughs, sore throats, urinary tract infections, muscle pain and fatigue, stomach pain, and heartburn. Plus, baking soda can treat skin irritations, bug bites, and sunburn and naturally prevent body odor. Similar to apple cider vinegar, baking soda is an affordable, all-natural, non-toxic cure-all for body and home. Its all-natural beauty uses are renowned and widely celebrated and can whiten teeth, brighten and exfoliate skin, reduce acne, cleanse hair, treat split ends, soften feet, remove stains from fingernails, and more. With Baking Soda for Health, you will discover all the benefits this all-natural powder can bring-without dangerous chemicals or costly procedures.