The Tao of Books Alternative & Complementary Medicine 6

QUEST FOR LIFE: A Handbook for People with Life-Threatening Illness Ref: 1907

Petrea King

In September 1983 Petrea King was diagnosed with an "incurable" form of leukemia, and told she would not live until Christmas. Now, many years later, she offers her book Quest for Life as a beacon of hope for others facing a life-threatening illness. Since her remarkable recovery, Petrea has helped thousands of people with cancer, HIV/AIDS and other serious diseases. She shares her own healing experience, inspirational stories from her patients, and hundreds of specific therapeutic techniques including how to: control pain and side effects; overcome guilt, shame and anger; establish rapport with doctors and family; use support groups effectively; and reclaim joy and meaning in life. Quest for Life radiates courage and conviction, and can help you find the inner strength to face your own illness or to help those you care for.

370pp, 9x6 ... Paperback

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THE RELAXATION RESPONSE Ref: 1408

Herbert Benson

This revitalizing, therapeutic technique - developed by the renowned doctor whose extensive testing in the laboratories of Harvard Medical School and Boston's Beth Israel Hospital first exploded the scientific prejudice against meditation - can release your body's hidden defences against stress and stress-triggered illnesses (including high blood pressure). Once learned, the Relaxation Response takes only 10 to 20 minutes twice a day, and can relieve the restlessness and tension that stand between you and a richer, fuller, healthier life.

222pp, 7x4.5 ... Paperback

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RESTORING YOUR EYESIGHT: A Taoist Approach Ref: B2E34

Doug Marsh

Fewer than three percent of children in the industrial world are born with visual defects, yet as they become adults nearly two thirds will become reliant on prescription lenses to see clearly. Virtually nonexistent in pre-industrialised cultures, this epidemic of blurred vision can be traced to mental, physical and spiritual imbalances in modern society. The traditional "quick fixes" of eyeglasses and contact lenses only serve to cover the true cause of blurred vision while increasing eye-strain and often progressively worsening eyesight as the eyes become trained to work within the confines of the corrective lenses. The advent of refractive surgery carries even more serious risks. This book offers natural methods for improvement of poor eyesight and stress-related difficulties, including dyslexia and ADHD and combines the core values of the Bates method of natural vision improvement and Taoism. In "Restoring Your Eyesight", Doug Marsh offers a natural alternative that shows readers how to improve their eyesight by taking conscious control of their vision health. He combines proven methods pioneered a century ago by eye doctor, William Bates, with the ancient Chinese wisdom of Taoism. Marsh describes how vision goes deeper than the eyes and optic nerves, extending well into the layers of the mind, emotions and spirit. Eyesight difficulties are often connected to behavioural and stress-related syndromes, such as dyslexia, ADHD, stuttering, TMJ and anxiety disorders.

224pp, 9x6 ... ISBN 978-1594771507 ... Paperback

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SECRETS OF AN ALKALINE BODY: The New Science of Colloidal Biology Ref: B2A73

Annie Padden Jubb & David Jubb

This book provides a scientific explanation for cancer, explaining how it begins as dirty blood - full of mould, yeast and parasites - and how to naturally regenerate the body and heal this condition. The Jubbs explain how LifeFood nutrition, a diet rich in vegetarian foods found wild in nature and served uncooked, can detoxify and rejuvenate the body. Included are four herbal formulas for making colloidal medicines for proper hydration. These alkaline beverages can be readily absorbed to purify "dirty blood" - acidic and full of toxins - making the body inhospitable to cancer. Secrets of an Alkaline Body is helpfully illustrated and includes testimonials from clients who have successfully cleared cancer from their bodies using the Jubbs' techniques.

228pp, 9.25x7 ... Paperback

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THE SECOND BRAIN: The Scientific Basis of Gut Instinct & a Groundbreaking New Understanding of Nervous Disorders of the Stomach & Intestine Ref: BD63

Dr. Michael D. Gershon's groundbreaking work clearly demonstrates that the human gut actually has a brain of its own. This remarkable scientific breakthrough offers fascinating proof that "gut instinct" is biological, a function of the second brain. An alarming number of people suffer from heartburn, nausea, abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea, constipation, or related problems. Often thought to be caused by a "weakness" of the mind, these conditions may actually be a reflection of a disorder in the second brain. The second brain, located in the bowel, normally works smoothly with the brain in the head, enabling the head-brain to concentrate on the finer pursuits of life while the gut-brain attends to the messy business of digestion. A breakdown in communication between the two brains can lead to stomach and intestinal trouble, causing sufferers great abdominal grief and - too often - labeling them as neurotic complainers.

336pp, 8x5½ ... Paperback
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SINUS SURVIVAL: The Holistic Medical Treatment for Allergies, Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds & Sinusitis Ref: AP78

Robert S Ivker

More than one out of three people suffer from at least one of four most common respiratory diseases: sinusitis, allergies, bronchitis and asthma. In this bestselling self-care guide, Robert Ivker offers readers the most current medical advice for the holistic healing and prevention of these common respiratory conditions. Remainder mark.

240pp ... Paperback

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SUCCEEDING IN BUSINESS: Starting & Running a Practice for Professionals in Therapy & Healthcare Ref: B2B46

Pip Hardy & Tony Sumner

A practical and supportive handbook for anyone thinking of setting up and running their own therapy/healthcare practice.

208pp ... Paperback

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THYROID POWER: Ten Steps to Total Health Ref: BW22

Richard & Karilee Shames

Depressed, overworked, or stressed out are common enough problems. But when these are combined with joint pain, weight gain, and fuzziness, it's time to think thyroid. As controller of the body's energy hormones, the thyroid affects every organ and cell; when it's in trouble, any variety of ailments - physical and mental - can occur. Trouble is, physicians are more likely to treat each symptom independently, with pill upon pill, rather than search for a root cause. The authors explain how this little hormone-producing gland operates, how to recognise when things are amiss, and how to determine one's risk for hypothyroidism. They identify helpful and harmful supplements and environmental factors, give instruction for repairing the immune system (the origin of thyroid troubles), and include a rich, sensitive exploration of holistic healing techniques that aid in thyroid recovery.

336pp, 9x6 ... Paperback

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UNDERSTANDING DISEASE: A Health Practitioner's Handbook Ref: B2B92

John Ball

Understanding Disease explains with a minimum of jargon how diseases occur, what the main symptoms are, and how they may affect us. Complete with illustrations, this concise guide is written for those working in alternative medicine and those without a medical background who want a clearer understanding of the ways in which common illnesses develop and the terms used to describe them.

272pp ... Paperback

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URINE THERAPY: Nature's Elixir for Good Health Ref: BA79

Flora Peschek-Bohmer

An introduction to urine therapy 's amazing effectiveness in treating a wide array of physical complaints. *Contains effective treatments for acne, asthma, hair loss, indigestion, infections, migraines, warts, wrinkles, and many other common ailments. *Examines the historical use of urine therapy in the United States, Europe, and Asia. *Includes a program for overcoming initial aversion to urine therapy. If you are like most people, trained from their earliest years to regard urine as a mere waste product, the thought of using it for its healing powers may seem shocking. Yet urine has long played an important role in the holistic medical traditions of societies all over the world, and is even mentioned in the Ebers Medical Papyri of ancient Egypt. For centuries people have been availing themselves of urine's incredible curative powers for ailments ranging from anemia to warts. Urine is free, sterile, and acts homeopathically to "prepare" the immune system. Urine Therapy includes many case histories of people who have successfully treated their ailments with urine, along with cogent explanations of why urine does what it does, how to ensure that the wastes flushed out with your urine aren't taken back in, and why urine may be the best tonic available for your immune system. In addition to protocols for using urine to treat a wide array of diseases, the book offers a program that teaches you step-by-step to overcome any initial aversion to urine therapy. Still playing an important role in the medical systems of countries as diverse as Germany, Japan, and India, this surprising health treatment has been gaining popularity in the West.

152pp, 8x5 ... Paperback

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