This book is an accessible and highly readable introduction to all the major aspects of this vast tradition. Tropics covered include: the foundation of traditional medicine in Chinese history; the theory of chi (energy) and how it influences health; the Chinese approach to health, happiness, and longevity; the use of Chinese herbal medicine and herbal formulas; diet and nutrition as a ...

Here is the first complete manual of Chinese medicine specifically written for the layperson. Filled with illustrated exercises and recipes, this book offers a unique, integrated system of preventive ...

This useful text features an extensive discussion of the history, development, and science of Chinese medicine, and a summary of the authors? fact-finding research trip to countries and hospitals that ...

A Biodynamic Approach to Development from Conception to Birth - This book presents an anatomical overview of the changing form and structure of the human body.

This practical and inspirational handbook touches on every aspect of Ayurveda, a traditional healing system of India, for beginners, and serves as a refresher course for more seasoned students. Writ ...

Physicians, chiropractors, naturopaths, physical therapists, as well as occupational, massage, and other manual therapists have found the Integrative Manual Therapy series useful in their training and work with a variety of patients.

Andrew Gaeddert, one of America's foremost herbalists, brings you effective natural solutions that worked when standard measures failed. People from all walks of life have made lasting changes by fo ...

Integrative Manual Therapy uses soft tissue work and joint mobilization. People suffering from pain and disability have significantly regained health through this innovative therapy. This comprehensive manual addresses all phases of assessment and intervention for biomechanical dysfunction. It features inventories of signs and symptoms; procedures; 300 photos and 100 illustrations; and t...

Based on the principle that traumatic stress affects the interconnecting tissues of the body by forming patterns of tension called lesions, Mechanical Link therapy has successfully treated fibromyal ...

A luminous and graceful biography by two French journalists which describes the daily life of Thich Nhat Hanh in the celebrated religious community of Plum Village in France. The Cartiers also draw ...

Sharon Giammatteo teaches readers a self-healing method that can return life to areas deadened by shock or trauma. The technique is based on neurofascial process, a calculated laying on of hands and ...