This twentieth-century version of the medieval Herbal is as rich in scientific fact & folklore as its predecessors & is equally encyclopaedic in coverage. From aconite to zedoar, not an herb, grass, fungus, shrub or tree is overlooked; & strange & wonderful discoveries about even the most common of plants await the reader. This second of two volumes covers the medicinal, culinary, cosmetic & economic properties, cultivation & folk-lore, plus the modern scientific uses of all herbs from I-Z. Also contains the Indexes for both volumes. ...

Ehlers Danlos-Hypermobility Syndrome is a challenging condition which is often misunderstood & misdiagnosed. This book looks at how physiotherapy can provide effective & lasting relief for sufferers. The book explains how EDHS is diagnosed & how a physical assessment of the patient should be carried out. It shows how physiotherapy can systematically work through the body inside out to relieve symptoms commonly associated with EDHS such as muscle weakness, chronic pain, sleep disorders & irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). From the perspectives of physiotherapist & patient, the authors reflect on how & why they managed to achieve a vastly enhanced quality of life for Isobel. They highlight the importance of considering every aspect of a patient's lifestyle, as well as the neurological elements & psychological impact of the condition, & how holistic treatments can be incorporated in the treatment plan. There is also guidance on how to monitor & chart symptoms, & set realistic goals in order to navigate a treatment program that works for the patient. This book will be essential reading for physiotherapists working with EDHS, & will be of interest to medical students, complementary therapists, psychologists, dance scientists, dancers & occupational therapists. ...

In A Myofascial Approach to Thai Massage, Evans takes a radically different approach to Thai Massage by redefining the sen lines in myofascial terms. He provides a coherent system illustrating the function & benefits of Thai Massage through its actions on the myofascial network, lymph & blood flow. A Myofascial Approach to Thai Massage: questions some of the more dubious moves in Thai Massage looks at the spiritual aspects of Thai Massage in terms of presence, attention & the therapist/client relationship takes a unique view of Thai Massage & opens the way for further exploration of massage in the myofascial field

Includes:: some examples of working with clients to illustrate the themes. This book will be of interest to both experienced & student manual/physical therapists & yoga teachers. Although specifically about Thai Massage it will cover many aspects of the therapist/patient relationship well explored in psychotherapy but surprisingly little covered in massage courses.

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The Dragons Way to Natural, Healthy, Lasting Weight Loss. Here at last is the secret to taking off pounds & inches & keeping them off for life. Unlike popular "miracle" diet programs & products, The Dragons Way addresses the root cause of your weight problems & offers a remarkable six-week program that shows you how to reach your optimum weight & stay there. The Dragons Way is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theories that have been practiced for thousands of years. Today billions of people worldwide benefit from this medical system. The Dragons Way is not about food restrictions, appetite suppression, or vigorous exercising. Its about treating the whole person instead of focusing on weight; about how to use ancient energy movements to awaken your healing ability; about showing you how to use food as a healing tool; & about helping you achieve the harmony & balance in your own body that can result in natural, healthy, permanent weight loss. Discover: How the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach differs from diet programs; How this TCM program makes you feel better physically & emotionally; How stress causes weight problems; How food cravings signal bodily needs; Why depriving your body of food leads to further weight gain; Healing foods & recipes that help you eliminate excess water & body fat; Herbal supplements & energy movements that encourage body harmony & help you avoid excess weight; Additional health benefits beyond weight loss. ...

This book represents the fruit of many years of research into the use of acupuncture as a tool for releasing holding patterns in the bodymind as a way to restore functional/structural balance & to relieve chronic pain. Seem shares his clinical experience of how & why this style of acupuncture works & presents specific protocols for use in the clinic. A valuable reference text for anyone whose practice focuses mainly on acupuncture. ...

Ellen Kramer MCPH is Director & Course Manager for the College of Practical Homeopathy & is the author of Methods of Homeopathic Prescribing. This book is a very competent exploration of some of the better tested methods in clinical use by homeopaths as well as a good introduction to homeopathy. It is an excellent source for homeopaths, students of homeopathy & other complementary & alternative practitioners to expand their understanding of homeopathy & an extremely useful review & developmental tool for practising homeopaths. It provides an excellent grounding in the basic principles of homeopathy & how the different approaches used by homeopaths can be understood & used more effectively by practitioners. It covers the whole process from taking a case & a time-line, understanding & using methods appropriately to the use of repertories, therapeutics books & materia medicas & links succinctly with the laws of homeopathy & the need for an understanding of nutrition & herbal tinctures. All of this is in a readable, logical, easy to follow style as it explains methods in a practical manner based on some of the best teaching practices available. A must read for all those involved in studying, practicing or teaching homeopathy as it gives clear guidelines for the clinical application of multi-method homeopathy & provides a springboard to deeper study of methodologies. ...

At the dawn of the 21st century, the old paradigms of medicine have begun to fall apart. We no longer believe that our bodies are machines with parts that wear down, only to be braced up by drugs or replaced through surgery. Instead, a growing number of pioneering researchers embrace a new view of healing
- one expounded by Dr. Richard Gerber in his groundbreaking bestseller, Vibrational Medicine. Now he shows how to put this new way of thinking into practical use, describing the role of consciousness & "thought forms", as well as the benefits of homeopathy, acupuncture, colour & light healing, magnetobiology & other therapies. A traditionally trained physician, Dr. Gerber combines scientific evidence with traditional methods from the East & West to unlock our potential for healing ourselves.
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A Pukka Life is about living in a truly authentic way, guided by the wisdom of Ayurveda, to achieve perfect health & happiness. ...

People are taught to be separate from one another & to compete to get ahead, that they are not good enough the way they are. This work provides a spiritual travel guide back to the truth people were born with & and shows how to accept back into their hearts the love that has been denied. ...

New Era Biochemic Remedies are homoeopathically prepared from safe, natural & non-habit forming ingredients. The remedies are based on Dr. Schuessler's Nutritional Biochemic System of Medicine. If you think you have neuralgia, neuritis or sciatica, consult a registered medical practitioner before taking this product. If you are already receiving medical treatment, tell your doctor you are taking this product Keep this & all medicines out of rea Adults 4 tablets: Children 2 tablets: Tablets to be dissolved on the tongue: Take 3 doses a day: Increase dose to every half hour if needed ...