This monumental work weaves together erudite scholarship and enticing travelogue. Needles, Herbs, Gods, and Ghosts uncovers an entirely neglected story of how the West encountered China's religion, medicine, and healing practices. It challenges the reader to see how human beings encounter difference through the structure of their own thoughts and experiences. This informative, reflective...

Comment expliquer le cerveau aux jeunes et à chacun d’entre nous ?En racontant des histoires exceptionnelles de femmes et d’hommes qui ont révolutionné nos connaissances, qu’il s’agisse de patients célèbres ou de chercheurs hors du commun !Venez donc découvrir l’histoire étonnante de Suzanne qui n’avait peur de rien, de Henry à qui on doit la connaissance de plusieurs types de mémoires, ...

Confronté à la prise de décision ou au changement, notre cerveau réagit souvent en commettant des erreurs ou en produisant des biais cognitifs qui réduisent notre liberté d’action. Parmi ses dysfonctionnements les plus fréquents : l’aversion naturelle pour la prise de risque et la perte ; la tendance à rester fixé sur le résultat à court terme et le plaisir immédiat ; la propension aux g...

If neurologic diseases and disorders are not your specialty, but are your concern, let this helpful, easy-to-follow guide show you the way! This book makes neurolocy more understandable, proving t ...

Onze samenleving kent steeds meer mensen die sociaal geisoleerd zijn. Ze onderhouden in hun persoonlijke leven geen betekenisvolle contacten met familie, vrienden of kennissen en hebben niemand die hen kan steunen bij problemen of tegenslagen in het leven.

Chinese dietary therapy/ exercise/ deep relaxation/ abdominal self-massage/ acupuncture/ Chinese herbal medicine/ sexual pacing/ visualization/ developing a healthy attitude.

Since most diabetics usually rely on pharmacotherapy without due attention to non-pharmacotherapies, their condition is often aggravated rapidly which brings not only adverse impact on their physical and mental health but also a burden on their families. This book concentrates on such non-pharmacotherapies as psychotherapy, kinesitherapy, Qigong therapy, acupuncture and moxibustion thera...

Improve your balance, strength, focus, and martial skills with this elegant and effective Chinese weapon, from America's most respected author and teacher of Shaolin Gong Fu. Mastering the Art of the Northern Shaolin Sword requires extensive physical training, which will result in a strong, finely-tuned body and mind. And as self-defense, Shaolin Sword is indispensable, improving your pe...