Alternative & Complementary Medicine

In Contraception and Abortion from the Ancient World to the Renaissance, John M. Riddle showed, through extraordinary scholarly sleuthing, that women from ancient Egyptian times to the fifteenth century had relied on an extensive pharmacopoeia of herbal...

Health Through Inner Body Cleansing: The Famous F. X. Mayr Intestinal Therapy from Europe The Mayr program, developed by the Austrian physician Dr. Franz Xaver Mayr (1875-1965), is an intensive regime lasting several weeks. It includes therapeutic...

Written by one of the UK's leading practitioners, this authoritative and accessible introduction to acupuncture reveals everything you need to know before you step into the acupuncture clinic. It includes: - how acupuncture goes beyond quick cures and is...

A comprehensive integrative handbook on fertility treatment, and Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ART), the book is written by specialist contributors for health professionals and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practitioners, and for those...

Sound healing therapy is rapidly gaining recognition as an important complementary medicine modality; this ground-breaking book uniquely presents techniques, based upon Chinese medicine theory, for integrating the use of precision calibrated Ohm...

An alternative and unique perspective on our understanding of menopause. This groundbreaking book offers a response to the call of women to listen deeply to the wisdom of their bodies as they go through the change and stages of peri-menopause and...

Premodern and early modern yoga comprise techniques with a wide range of aims, from turning inward in quest of the true self, to turning outward for divine union, to channeling bodily energy in pursuit of sexual pleasure. Early modern yoga also...

Clinical Anatomy by Systems is the first anatomy textbook featuring a systems-based approach geared to medical school programs that have adopted an integrated, organ system-based curriculum. Based on Dr. Snell's established and successful gross anatomy...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781491043905Author Vaidya Atreya SmithFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

The ancient Ayurvedic concept of dosha, or constitution-which describes a person's particular physiological and psychological makeup-is like a road map to the body and mind. Knowing your dosha is key to unlocking the secrets of all areas of life, from...

An approachable, yet detailed atlas of the muscles of the human body, The Muscular System Manual: The Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body, 5th Edition provides you with a thorough understanding of skeletal muscles in a compartmentalized, customizable...

Are you suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Do you have episodes of wind, bloating, constipation and diarrhoea? If so, this probably means that your digestive system is not functioning properly and you need to find out why. Based on proven methods...

Approaching diabetes from a multidimensional perspective, Evan Soroka links the practices and philosophy of yoga with science and lived experience. In this book, she addresses the major challenges of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, providing descriptive...

Herbs for Home Treatment is a comprehensive guide to the use of herbal remedies to cure common ailments and improve your general health. It includes advice on: preventing and treating common illnessescreating your own tinctures, oils and...

This book is a translation of the original, in Dutch, brought about by the overwhelming demand of his English speaking students. Books have been written about herbs with a little astrology added, about outer planets with a little naturopathy added, and...

The Little Book of Chinese Therapies is a clear and accessible introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine, an ancient system of health and wellness.This trusty tome explores the thinking behind Traditional Chinese Medicine, and how those who practise...

'Sometimes called coining, spooning or scraping, Gua sha is defined as instrument-assisted unidirectional press stroking of a lubricated area of the body surface that intentionally creates 'transitory therapeutic petechiae' representing extravasation of...

'These strategies worked for me and I know they can work for you too.' Andrea Hayes Do you dream of creating a change in your life but feel stuck or unsure where to start? Andrea Hayes' inspirational and practical journal will help you clarify what...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781537065427Author MD Frank ShallenbergerFormat PaperbackPage Count 92Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

Our skin is the visible barrier between what is inside and outside of our bodies. It can respond with sensitivity to tender contact, allowing us to experience pleasure, or, should harmful influences come to bear, it can contract or erupt, causing pain...

Does the art of medicine matter? Does it really help us become better doctors and improve results? Dr. Claudia Welch explores how the effectiveness of a physician extends far beyond the ability to prescribe correct treatments, and how mastering the art...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788131900390Author Dr K D KanodiaFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint B Jain Publishers Pvt LtdPublisher B Jain Publishers Pvt LtdWeight(grams) 350g

Professor Zhang Guangde's most popular form of Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong (DYYSG) exercises are carefully designed to promote and maintain good health and wellbeing. This book presents the movements and offers a means of developing good health, calmness and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788131901700Author Dr J D PatilFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint B Jain Publishers Pvt LtdPublisher B Jain Publishers Pvt LtdWeight(grams) 474g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780986893513Author Todd CaldecottFormat PaperbackPage Count 338Imprint PhytoalchemyPublisher PhytoalchemyWeight(grams) 494gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780806540863Author Rebecca SiegelFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Citadel Press Inc.,U.S.Publisher Citadel Press Inc.,U.S.

Palmistry is an integral part of Jyotish practice (astrology) that helps to determine an individual's physical, mental and karmic potential. A full explanation of how to read a palm from the point of view of Vedic wisdom is provided, with tips on how to...

The essential guide, written by CBD specialist Dr Julie Moltke"Everything you need to know about CBD, and how it works in the body with so many beneficial health effects." - Max Kirsten aka The Sleep Coach"A simple yet comprehensive, fun-to-read overview...

This revised edition of Maclean's classic Clinical Handbook of Chinese Herbs is an extensive and detailed guide to the medicinal properties of traditional Chinese herbs, and how they should be prescribed in today's medical practice. The handbook employs...

Anthroposophical remedies focus on spiritual processes and relationships between elements, rather than chemical reactions. Henning Schramm argues that principles and ideas drawn from fairy tales can help us understand how remedies involving metals...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781571746559Author Amit GoswamiFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Hampton Roads Publishing CoPublisher Hampton Roads Publishing Co

In VITAL SIGNS, Xandria Williams explains why current medical treatments for cancer are having so little effect. She draws on her research findings, scientific background and work as a nutritionist and naturopath specialising in cancer to help you to...

Complementary therapists are seldom trained in the 'people skills' necessary for working with their clients. This practical guide provides the key elements of the psychotherapeutic relationship for people working in non-verbal modalities.The book...

The COVID-19 pandemic is unlike anything the world has ever seen before. Its reach is wide, and its effects have been debilitating. Understanding this particular strain of the coronavirus and knowing the best ways to recover are more important than ever...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788743047322Author Sumiko KnudsenFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Books on DemandPublisher Books on DemandWeight(grams) 200gDimensions(mm) 210mm *...

From an internationally known expert in the teaching and practice of Fukushin, this is a unique book defining the therapeutic and diagnostic significance of the abdomen in East Asian medicine. Nigel Dawes provides a comprehensive description of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781539301509Author B A AndersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Koberwitz, Whitsun 1924: Rudolf Steiner had just completed his momentous lecture course on biodynamic agriculture and was waiting for a car to take him to the station. Suddenly he was approached by two of his pupils with an urgent question: Would his new...

Pharmacology: A Handbook for Complementary Healthcare Professionals provides an accessible text and source book of pharmacology for both students and practitioners of complementary medicine. It covers the basic chemistry which builds into an...

Compresses and poultices are extremely versatile and can be used to treat a wide range of conditions. This practical handbook was written for nurses and practitioners at the Ita Wegman Clinic in Arlesheim, Switzerland, a centre of expertise for...