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Encyclopaedia of Natural Medicine (M. Murray, J. Pizzorno) Ref: 9780316646789

This fully revised, expanded, and updated second edition of the classic reference guide arms you the latest information on the extraordinary healing powers of natural medicine. Easy to understand, yet scientifically well-researched and documented, the book explains the principles of natural medicine and outlines their applications through the safe and effective use of herbs, vitamins, minerals, diet and nutritional supplements. 

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The Treatment of Modern Western Medical Diseases with Chinese Medicine, a Textbook and Clinical Manual 2nd Edition (B.Flaws) Ref: 1891845209

This new second edition has been expanded, updated, and improved. The new edition covers 79 common Western diseases, seven more than the previous edition. For each disease the book covers both acupuncture and Chinese medicine protocols for treatment as well as a comprehensive review of Western medicine. In addition, all the herb listings have been reformatted as easy-to-read lists instead of paragraphs. The herbs are listed with pin-yin first and Latin nomenclature second. Finally, all herbal listings have been updated to correspond to changes in the latest edition of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica by Bensky, Clavey, and Stoger.
 
Price:   €180.00

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The Fragrant Pharmacy, a Complete Guide to Aromatherapy and Essential Oils (V. A. Worwood) Ref: 9780553403978

"The Fragrant Pharmacy" opens the way to a whole world of fresh possibilities. Valerie Ann Worwood shows how each oil can offer many divers benefits. This illuminating and imiaginative book of aromatherapy is the must-have household manual. It is a treasury of information and a comprehensive encyclopedia of essentil oils. 

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Aromatherapy Bible (D. Ryman) Ref: 9780749923136

The "Aromatherapy Bible" is a comprehensive encyclopedia of plants and essential oils. Written by the internationally renowned perfumer and aromatherapist Danièle Ryman, this accessible and practical book tells you everything you need to know about how plants and oils can be used to heal common ailments and promote general wellbeing. The book lists many recipes, safety tips, botanical and historical facts, and most of all, aromatherapeutic treatments for over 100 symptoms and ailments. 

Price:   €19.95

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Anatomy of a Food Addiction, an Effective Program to Overcome Compulsive Eating (A. Katherine, M.A.) Ref: 9780936077130

If you have struggled with binge eating, compulsive eating, dieting, and the guilt and conflict they bring, this book can change your life for you. A. Katherine is a Certified Eating Disorders Therapist and recovered food addict herself. She explains the chemical reactions in the brain that work in conjunction with lifling emotional conflicts to make certain foods - particularly sugar and refined carbohydrates - so comforting that they become like a drug. The book offers self-tests, exercises, examination of family issues and a complete recovery program for newfound understanding and confidence. 

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Overcoming Childhood Obesity (C. Thompson, E. Shanley) Ref: 9780923521783

Numerous studies point to the recent dramatic increase in average weight among adults, but an even more alarming statistic is the skyrocketing incidence of obesity among our children. The latest figures show that at least 1 in 5 children is overweight, this percentage has more than doubled in the last 20 years, while among 4-5 year-olds, 8% are currently overweight, and the figure is rising fast. There is no single factor that is responsible for the increase in obesity in children. It is due to a unique combination of factors. Obesity can however be prevented, which is the approah taken by the authors. "Overcoming Childhood Obesity" is an invaluable source of facts on the epidemic, and ideas and practical suggestions on how to prevent your child from becoming obese. 

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alternative health books, alternative medicine books, nutrition

Human Nutrition, 11th edition (C. Geissler, H. Powers) Ref: 9780443073564

This is the new edition of the classic Human Nutrition and Dietetics. It has been completely revised to provide a concise, up-to-date textbook that covers all aspects of nytrition from food supply and food choice through nutrient metabolism, including genetic aspects, to requirements for special groups, nutrition related diseases, assessment of nutritional status in individuals and populations, and food and nutrition policies. 

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Williams' Basic Nutrition & Diet Therapy, 12th Ed (S.Nix) Ref: 9780323026024

From basic principles to today's hot topics, this twelfth edition of the Mosby classic William's Basic Nutrition & Diet Therapy has the latest nutrition information. The book covers cultural considerations, Dietary reference Intakes, latest research on topics e.g. genetics, syndrome X. high protein/low carbohydrate diets, diabetes 2, and much more. It has updated information on nutrititon in pregnancy and childhood, older adults, fad diets, food-drug interactions and G.I. This copy also comes with the Nutritrac Nutrition Analysis CD-ROM, V.3

Price:   €40.00

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Healing with Whole Foods, 3rd Edition (Paul Pitchford) Ref: 9781556434303

Healing with Whole Foods brings together authentic traditions of Asian medicine with current Western research on health and nutrition to create the most detailed sourcebook available on planning and preparing an optimal diet. The book contains guidelines on nutrition basics, sections on weight loss, heart and vascular renewal, digestive health, etc, detailed "Regeration Diets" and herbal treatments for cancer, arthritis, mental illness and many more. "Healing with Whole Foods" is an invaluable source of information for all who want in-depth information on nutritional matters. 


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Optimal Digestive Health, A Complete Guide (T.W. Nichols, N. Faass) Ref: 9781594770364

Optimal Digestive Health presents the most complete, up-to-date information and treatments available from both mainstream and alternative medicine for more than thirty digestive disorders - from seriously debilitating and chronic conditions to the occasional imbalances that can temporarily stop any of us in our tracks. The book draws on the advice and research of twenty-five top physicians and practitioners in the field of Integrative Medicine and helps the reader create an individual health program using diet, nutrients,medications,exercise, rest, and stress reduction. It also demystifies the use of herbal therapies, homeopathy, acupuncture, biofeedback and Ayurveda. 

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The Potent Self, a Study of Spontaneity and Compulsion (M.Feldenkrais) Ref: 9781583940686

In The Potent Self, Moshe Feldenkrais delves deeply into the relationship between faulty posture, pain, and the underlying emotional mechanisms that lead to compulsive and dependent human behaviour. He shares remarkable insights into resistance, motivation, habit formation, and the place of sex in full human potential. The book offers Feldenkrais' vision of how to achieve physical and mental wellness through the development of authentic maturity. 

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Quantum Touch, The Power to Heal (Richard Gordon) Ref: 9781556433931

Quantum-Touch represents a major breakthrough in the art of hands-on healing. This book clearly teaches you special breathing techniques and body focusing techniques to raise your energy levels so high that with a light touch, you can see postural corrections spontaneously occur as bones gently glide back into their correct alignment. Beyond this, pain and inflammation are rapidly reduced and healing is profoundly accelerated. 

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Acupressure, How to Cure Common Ailments the Natural Way (M.R.Gach) Ref: 9780749925345

In Acupressure, acupressure expert Michael Reed Gach explains this ancient healing art which uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin and stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. This technique is both safe and easy-to-learn, has no drug-induced side effects, and offers the potential to improve your health and increase your vitality. The book explains clearly the various techniques involved, it contains clear and precise pressure-point maps and exercices to relieve pain and restore function. 

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Hands of Light, a Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field (B.A.Brennan) Ref: 9780553345391

With the clarity of a physicist and the compassion of a gifted healer with fifteen years of professional experience observing 5,000 clients and students, Barbara Ann Brennan presents the first in-depth study of the Human Energy Field for people who seek happiness, health and their full potential. 

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Craniosacral Therapy (J.Upledger, J.D.Vredevoogd) Ref: 9780939616015

Craniosacral Therapy is the most practical, comprehensive textbook in this rapidly growing field of therapy involving the cranial bones, meningeal membranes, cerebrospinal fluids, and whole-body connective tissues.

Craniosacral Therapy defines the physiology and anatomy of the craniosacral system, its function in health, and relationship to disease processes. It provides practical instruction in developing and extending palpatory skills which will greatly benefit all forms of manipulation, as well as basic physical diagnosis.
Two hundred drawings and photographs illustrate the mechanisms underlying the craniosacral system, and vividly demonstrate how to perform craniosacral techniques in the clinic. 

Price:   €55.00

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Deep Tissue Massage, a Visual Guide to Techniques (A. Riggs) Ref: 9781556433870

"Deep Tissue Massage" is a manual for people with a basic knowledge of massage techniques. In addition to broad instructions and theory, it offers specific protocols for treatment of conditions and injuries encountered in massage practice, including strenghtening and stretching advice for clients. This in-depth manual demonstrates hundreds of techniques and strategies for deep-tissue work. Illustrated with over 200 photograaphs and more than 50 anatomical illustrations. 

Price:   €32.50

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Integrative Manual Therapy for the Upper and Lower Extremities (S.Giamatteo) Ref: 9781556432606

This hardback outlines newly developed Muscle Energy and "Beyond" Technique with illustrations and photographs. Treatment of protective muscle spasm and spasticity with Strain and Counterstrain Techniques is covered with explanations for application and integration. Soft Tissue and Articular Myofascial Release are presented. Tendon Release Therapy and Ligament Fiber Therapy are new and exciting approaches for physical medicine and rehabilitation, and much more. This book provides a comprehensive rehabilitation program for upper and lower extremity pain and diability. 

Price:   €84.99

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Bodywork Shiatsu, Bringing the Art of Finger Pressure to the Massage Table (C.Dubitsky) Ref: 9780892815265

Skillfully integrating current Western scientific research with traditional energetic concepts and techniques of shiatsu, Carl Dubitsky provides a new perspective on this ancient healing art. Bodywork Shiatsu grounds its discussion of shiatsu in a thorough review of traditional Asian medical theory. The heart of this book contains detailed instructions in applying shiatsu to the massage table - from basic finger technique to choosing equipment - with specific recommendations for treating each part of the body... 

Price:   €30.00

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Clinical Reflexology, a Guide for Health Professionals (P.Mackereth) Ref: 9780443071201

This textbook focuses on the integration of reflexology into a variety of specialist clinical settings. It covers theory and practice, exploring the nature, status and potential of reflexology withing contemporary healthcare. 

Price:   €25.00

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The Anatomy Coloring Book, 3rd Edition (Kapit,Elson) Ref: 9780805350869

For over 23 years The Anatomy Coloring Book has been the #1 best-selling human anatomy colouring book, offering concisely written text and precise, extraordinary hand-drawn figures. Organised according to body systems, each of the 170 plates featured in the book includes and ingenious colour-key system where anatomical terminology is linked to detailed illustrations of the structure of the body. 

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Thieme Atlas of Anatomy Vol 1: General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System Ref: 9783131420817

The THIEME Atlas of Anatomy is a revolution in the presentation of human anatomy. It combines topographical views of different body regions, in stunning detail and unprecedented clarity, with the more classical portrayals of isolated systems, in which the bony structure, vasculature, muscles, and nerves are assembled for the reader in a step-by-step logical sequence. Schematics highlight specific structures and depict their coordination in functional units. Throughout the book the publishers have included hundreds of clinical correlations to provide an integrated presentation of structure, function, and malfunction that will serve the needs of students and practitioners alike...
 
Price:   €65.00

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The Reflexology Atlas (B.C.Kolster & A.Waskowiak) Ref: 9781594770913

The Reflexology Atlas is a fully illustrated and comprehensive reference guide, the first to provide an overview of, and detailed instructions for, each of the many forms of reflexology - foot reflexology, hand reflexology, ear reflexology, head reflexology, and the total massage known as shiatsu. The Reflexology Atlas contains step-by-step instructions, illustrated in full colour, that put the healing techniques of reflexology massage at your fingertips. 

Price:   €30.00

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The Encyclopedia of Ayurvedic Massage (J.Douillard) Ref: 9781556434938

Dr. John Douillard provides a detailed guidebook to the profound system of Ayurvedic massage, bringing this ancient method of yogic healing into practical focus for everyone to use in its many different forms. All those seriously interested in Ayurveda or in bodywork can benefit from this work which represents an important new dimension of Ayurvedic healing. 

Price:   €40.00

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