Complementary therapies, healing and health

More and more people are taking advantage of wheatgrass, this highly useful plant, and growing it themselves, but for many, the lack of instruction and direction can lead to frustration and confusion over how the plant is supposed to be grown and what it needs to thrive.

"e;A fascinating overview of how the body works and how chiropractic can help achieve wellness naturally"e; (Terry A.

This remarkable story of survival-with determination, humor, and joy-"e;can show you how to turn a curse into a blessing"e; (Bernie Siegel, MD).

Actress and photographer Kris Carr thought she had a hangover, buta Jivamukti yoga class didn't provide its usual kick-ass cure.

This is the incredible story of Tenzin Palmo, a remarkable woman who spent 12 years alone in a cave 13,000 feet up in the Himalayas.

Happy in his dream career as a restorer of exotic Italian sports cars, suddenly life comes to a screeching halt at age 46 with the question, ';What now?

90 Days with the Saviour is a God inspired journey of transformation from addictive and destructive behaviours.

In Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean, writer, sailor, and surfer Jonathan White takes readers across the globe to discover the science and spirit of ocean tides.

Former President Ronald Reagan called Eva Castellanoz a "e;national treasure"e; when he awarded her an NEA National Heritage Fellowship in 1987.

Acclaimed poet and MacArthur Foundation Fellow, Lucia Perillo, a former park ranger who loved to hike the Cascade Mountains alone and prided herself on daring solo skis down the wild slopes of Mount Rainier, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when she was in her thirties.

A ';radical' approach to holistic healing that examines the root causes and cures for ailments such as Alzheimer's disease, breast cancer, and heart attacks *; Offers cutting-edge detoxification and draining therapies to address the tremendous chemical onslaught of modern life *; Explains the profound health problems caused by dental amalgams, vaccinations, antibiotics, cosmetics With the historic use of toxic mercury amalgam fillings, excessive courses of antibiotics, damaging childhood vaccines, and the many industrial pollutants and chemicals that have been spread into our air, water, and food over the past century, general holistic health guidelines are simply no longer adequate for most people.

The first guide to working with microchakras, the channels within each of the 7 major chakras *; Identifies 147 microchakras that affect our spiritual evolution and daily well-being *; Introduces the new field of Microchakra Psychology and its practical component of InnerTuning, the use of precise sacred sounds that release energy blockages within the chakras Each of the traditional 7 chakras contains 21 microchakras, which enable the chakras to process information related to our thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

How to achieve perfect vision naturally through proven eye-training methods *; Explains how vision problems are related to imbalances in the internal organs *; Provides Taoist and Ayurvedic practices for harmonizing the liver and kidneys, the organs directly associated with eye problems In the West, problems with eyesight are treated separately from overall health, usually with prescription glasses or contact lenses.

Using the ancient art of spagyrics for treatment of today's health problems *; Contains detailed indications for using alchemical preparations therapeutically *; Shows how the essences work holistically to heal the mind, body, and spirit with the energetic qualities of the plant *; Provides effective therapy for a wide range of physical and mental disorders Spagyrics is a branch of medicinal alchemy that enhances the healing properties already existing in plants.

A comprehensive guide to the hands-on healing techniques taught to practitioners in a traditional Reiki I class *; Discusses Reiki's origin and purpose, the attunement process, and the many physical and emotional states for which Reiki can provide healing support *; Includes step-by-step photographs of the basic hand positions Reiki practitioners direct universal energy into the physical body through hands-on and energy-field healing to support the client in recovering health and reclaiming well-being.

An introduction to the ancient Kung Fu practice designed to unify physical, mental, and spiritual health*; Describes the unique Iron Shirt air-packing techniques that protect vital organs from injuries*; Explains the rooting practice exercises necessary to stabilize and center oneself*; Includes guidelines for building an Iron Shirt Chi Kung daily practiceLong before the advent of firearms, Iron Shirt Chi Kung, a form of Kung Fu, built powerful bodies able to withstand hand-to-hand combat.

Energetic massage techniques that dispel negative emotions, relieve stress, and strengthen the senses, internal organs, and nervous system *; Shows how Chi Massage employs one's own internal energy to promote rejuvenation *; Presents Chi Massage techniques for every organ and bodily system *; Provides a daily practice routine that requires only 5 to 10 minutes to complete The Western concept of massage primarily concerns muscle manipulation.

How to overcome insomnia with visualization, breathwork, and meditation *; Presents mental and physical exercises to quiet mental chatter, visualizations to prepare for sleep, and deep breathing and mindfulness meditation techniques *; Explains how to establish and analyze a sleep diary and how to retrain the body to sleep solidly In A Good Night's Sleep, Jan Sadler teaches the skills needed to break the patterns and frustration of insomnia.

Based on original Sanskrit sources, this book gives an authentic account of the methods of yoga in its different forms, including the challenging "e;left-hand"e; paths, as well as practices best suited to Western students.

How to connect with universal energy for inner peace, happiness, and individual and global healing *; How to transform the energy around us into positive loving energy *; How to perform the World Link meditation to unite with global consciousness *; How to fuse the observing mind, the conscious mind, and the mind of awareness Western science now recognizes the three ';minds' associated with the three tan tiens of Taoism: the observing mind centered in the brain, the conscious mind centered in the heart, and the mind of awareness centered in the lower abdomen.

TRADITIONAL CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING placed as much emphasis on nurturing the spirit as it did on honing fighting ability.

An authentic guide to Thai yoga massage, a unique therapy that combines stretching, breath work, assisted yoga postures, and pressure point therapy.

A visionary ecopsychologist examines the rift between human beings and nature and shows what can be done to bring harmony to both the ecosystem and our own minds.

A comprehensive reference guide to the foundational Taoist practices taught by Master Mantak Chia *; Organized by level and chi kung system for quick reference during practice or teaching *; Includes 220 exercises from more than 20 of Master Chia's practice systems, including the Inner Smile, the Six Healing Sounds, the Microcosmic Orbit, Chi Self-Massage, Cosmic Detox, and Iron Shirt Chi Kung *; Covers all of the basic exercises in the Universal Tao's first 6 levels of instruction Organized progressively by level and system for quick reference during practice or teaching, this illustrated guide covers all of the foundational exercises in the Universal Healing Tao's first 6 levels of instruction.

The history of San Pedro and its uses for healing, creativity, and conscious evolution *; Includes interviews with practicing San Pedro shamans on their rituals, cactus preparations, and teachings on how San Pedro heals the mind and body *; Contains accounts from people who have been healed by San Pedro *; Includes chapters by Eve Bruce, M.

A Mother's Tears for a Missing Son is a first hand account of my personal journey when my son mysteriously disappears in remote Alaska wilderness.

An authoritative guide to pain control and pain medications for people in recoveryPeople in recovery who suffer from pain, whether it's acute, chronic, or the result of an ongoing condition such as cancer--face a special challenge.

A self-help guide for those who are chronically ill.

Melody Beattie encourages and inspires readers to reconnect with what's truly important in life.

Best-selling author Karen Casey helps readers unlock the secret to finding serenity in the midst of everyday annoyances and serious life challenges.

This is a story of creation and change, of prophecy and fulfillment in the world we all journey through--a world the Hopi call koyaanisqatsi, or "e;world out of balance.

Long used by meditators as a way to inner peace, health, and vitality, intentional breathing can also be used as a calming technique when encountering stress, pain, and fear.

Distills the basic principles used by Native American healers to create miracles.

The original comprehensive guide to energetic healing with a new preface by the author and updated resources.

Discover the holistic experience of human life from the elder teachers of Cherokee Medicine.

A comprehensive overview of Native American spiritual principles and their application for personal spirit-healing.

*; Explains the synergistic process of communicating with a Plant and how the Plants help us overcome anxiety, grief, fears, and limiting beliefs and teach us to trust, forgive, and embrace self-love*; Shares teachings from a variety of Plants such as Yarrow, Mugwort, Maple, Dandelion, Poison Ivy, and Japanese Hops*; Presents step-by-step activities and practices that allow you to actualize each Plant's teaching in an immediate wayEveryone has the ability to consciously communicate with Plants.

Dan Menkin has facilitated thousands of sessions integrating spiritual and personal counseling with transformation-oriented bodywork.

A guide to using ecstatic trance to connect with your ancestors, rediscover your extrasensory powers, and reclaim the peaceful nature of humanity *; Illustrates ecstatic trance postures to connect with the ancient Nordic people, to journey to exact points in time, and to access powers such as seeing into our future *; Explains how the coming new age of peace and veneration for Mother Earth was predicted in Norse mythology as the rebirth of the compassionate god Baldr *; Expands on the stories of the early Nordic gods and goddesses from the Prose Edda and the Poetic Edda Connecting Norse mythology, ecstatic trance, the Universal Mind, and the dawn of a new age of peace and veneration for Mother Earth, Nicholas Brink reveals how we can use ecstatic and hypnotic trance to learn more directly and deeply from our distant ancestors, rediscover our extrasensory powers, and reclaim the original magical nature of humanity.

A guide to understand, support, and honor the soul missions of our animal companions*; 2023 Coalition of Visionary Resources Silver Award*; Explains how animals that live alongside humans are lightworkers helping to raise the vibration of collective consciousness and aid in humanity's ascension process*; Shares example stories of incredible animal Wayshowers from around the world whose actions and sacrifices on behalf of their human companions changed them all for the better*; Offers meditations, rituals, and transformational soul practices to embrace 5D frequencies, intuit heart intelligence, connect to the Higher Self, and heal the shadowAnimals are natural holders of 5D consciousness.

*; Explores the properties and healing uses of 40 important crystals and stones, including quartz, Herkimer diamond, amethyst, and citrine--the coyote stone *; Explains how to spiritually prepare to work with crystals and how to purify and care for them, including how to establish right relationship with a crystal *; Details safe and effective healing techniques, including how to make crystal essences, how to program a crystal, and how to purify the energy centers or perform a healing treatment with clear quartz crystal Crystals and stones come from Mother Earth, and indigenous medicine people have been using them to help and to heal for millennia.

A guide to understanding the profound connection in animal/human relationships and its potential for mutual healing *; 2020 Coalition of Visionary Resources Gold Award *; Explains the unspoken connection between people and their animal companions and how they share the same energetic patterns and emotional wounds *; Outlines specific behavioral traits and physical issues that animals may exhibit as they mirror their caregiver's emotional state of being *; Explores holistic modalities humans can employ, such as energy therapy, to promote healing in animals and ultimately themselves The animals we attract in our lives reflect us in many ways.

How consciousness and quantum energies affect your genetic expression and the development of disease and chronic health conditions*; Draws on cellular medicine, genetics, quantum physics, and consciousness studies to define the real underlying mechanisms of disease and how they can be addressed *; Explains how consciousness influences quantum DNA to erase the genetic imprint of illness, allowing your body to remember how to function efficiently and effectively*; Shares the author's discoveries that enabled her to successfully heal the cellular dysfunction at the root cause of her cancer, tumors, chronic inflammation, and toxicity*; Explores consciousness tools to re-encode DNA and includes detailed scripts for techniques that readers can apply to their own healing journeysDrawing on new advancements in quantum physics, cellular medicine, genetics, and consciousness studies, as well as her own journey of self-healing from a number of challenging health conditions, Althea S.

A guide to restoring your connection to the wisdom of your soul and returning to heart-centeredness*; Explains how unconditional love allows the 7 main energy centers to create the human rainbow*; Describes how each energy center processes life and reflects physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being*; Includes 29 breathing, relaxation, meditation, and visualization exercises to reconnect with the heart center and access soul guidanceEach of us has a light body connecting the spiritual, emotional, and physical levels of our being.

Reveals the shared ancestry behind our affinity with dolphins and our shared destiny *; Explains how we are both descendants of the aquatic ape and still share many physiological features with dolphins that set us apart from other primates *; Explores dolphins' communication with other species and how dolphin therapy has miraculous effects on people with autism, cancer, stroke, and depression *; Explores the connections between dolphins and Atlantis and Lemuria Wild animals avoid contact with humans, but wild dolphins seek us out to play and socialize, even going so far as to voluntarily rescue people from drowning.

One woman's story of healing through Aboriginal principles and awakening to her own healing powers *; Explains principles from the 60,000-year-old Aboriginal culture of Australia that can help create transformation in your life *; Details her experiences participating in secret women's ceremonies with an Outback Aboriginal tribe *; Describes how she recovered from illness, met her team of spirit guides, coped with her husband's passing, and found that love can transcend death Sharing her journey from bedridden patient to inspired healer, Robbie Holz recounts her recovery from hepatitis C, fibromyalgia, and treatment-induced brain damage, as well as the blossoming of her own healing powers, through her work with her husband, the late healer Gary Holz, and her experiences with a remote tribe in the Outback of Australia.

A practical guide to connecting with plants through ceremony *; Explains how to commune with plants and their spirits through the traditional shamanic method of ';plant dieting' to receive their teachings and guidance *; Details 8 ceremonial plant initiations centered on common, easily recognized plants and trees such as primrose, dandelion, oak, and dog rose *; Provides instructions to develop your own sacred plant initiations and make ceremonial plant elixirs *; Includes four audio journeys to facilitate plant initiations In this guide to sacred plant initiations, medical herbalist and shamanic practitioner Carole Guyett explains how to commune with plants and their spirits through the traditional shamanic method of ';plant dieting.

A guide to retelling your personal, family, and cultural stories to transform your life, your relationships, and the world *; Applies the latest neuroscience research on memory, brain mapping, and brain plasticity to the field of narrative therapy *; Details mind-mapping and narrative therapy techniques that use story to change behavior patterns in ourselves, our relationships, and our communities *; Explores how narrative therapy can help replace dysfunctional cultural stories with ones that build healthier relationships with each other and the planet We are born into a world of stories that quickly shapes our behavior and development without our conscious awareness.