Complementary and alternative medicine and therapies

Ayurvedic Medicine brings the unique theories and traditions of Ayurveda alive so that they are accessible to the complementary health practitioner of today.

Written by the Director of the world-renowned Touch Research Institutes, this book examines the practical applications of important massage therapy research findings.

This comprehensive text describes the basis and practice of Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), a widely recognized approach to treating musculoskeletal dysfunction.

This book provides an understanding of the vast potential we hold for creating health from within.

A cultural history of the concept of pharmacy, both the material nature of drugs and the trade in medicine, in early modern China Know Your Remedies presents a panoramic inquiry into China's early modern cultural transformation through the lens of pharmacy.

Compiled and edited by senior specialists and professors of the School of Acupuncture, Moxibustion, and Massage of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.

According to the theories of holographic biology, meridians and collaterals, and the nervous reflexes, reflex zone therapy is a natural healthcare technique that aims to activate the body's adaptive regulation through using certain methods, which stimulate the reflex zones in the corresponding holographic sections on the human body.

The book is compiled and edited by senior specialists and professors of the School of Acupuncture, Moxibustion, and Massage of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.

There is a growing appreciation of traditional medical systems as a source of considerable knowledge of the medicinal properties of plants.

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The Best of Women's Health brings to the forefront progressive information on the various medical conditions that affect women in the 21st century.

Our feline friends deserve the best care, and homeopathy offers a gentle, natural way to support their health and wellbeing.

Many people who suffer from headaches never consult a doctor, believing that no help is available, while others become frustrated and give up the search for relief.

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TheLing Shu, also known as theLing Shu Jing, is part of a unique and seminal trilogy of ancient Chinese medicine, together with theSu WenandNan Jing.

The use of different foods, herbs, and spices to treat or prevent disease has been recorded for thousands of years.

The art and science of truly successful homeopathic medicine.

"e;Reversing Gum Disease Naturally presents techniques and information so that you can reverse already unhealthy states in your mouth or prevent the onset of gum disease.

Free yourself of allergies and asthma once and for all with Dr.

This book presents a systematic review on traditional Arab herbal medicine including historical background, medical innovations introduced by Arab physicians, common roots of Arab medicine and western medicine, methodology of drug discovery and therapy in Arabic and Islamic medicine, a state-of-the-art description of traditional Arab herbal medicine, and evidence-based safety and efficacy of Arab and Islamic medicines.

Physical health is continually affected by the mind.

Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of musculoskeletal disability, affecting five million people in Britain.

Sooth away stress, banish pain, and share the language of touch with the healing powers of massage What reduces pain, enhances athletic performance, job efficiency, improves the circulation, raises immune efficiency, promotes the healing of tissues, increases the functioning of the skin, enhances focus and emotional balance, and improves appearance?

Sooth away stress, banish pain, and share the language of touch with the healing powers of massage What reduces pain, enhances athletic performance, job efficiency, improves the circulation, raises immune efficiency, promotes the healing of tissues, increases the functioning of the skin, enhances focus and emotional balance, and improves appearance?

A comprehensive guide to what s what and what works in complementary medicine, this expert guide cuts through the jargon and gives you the facts about the alternatives.

This book introduces the occupational therapist to the practice of vocational rehabilitation.

Occupational Therapy and Life Course Development is an invaluable work book for professional practice.

This is a practical guide for Occupational Therapists and others who provide services to people who have Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Many women are at a loss when it comes tocharting their best coursethrough menopause butyou don't have to be Connecting recent scientific evidence among hormones, sexuality, bone and cardiovascular health, memory, surgery, and breast cancer, Dr.

James Balch and Mark Stengler, coauthors of the hugely successful Prescription for Natural Cures, and Robin Young Balch have teamed up to create the most comprehensive and up-to-date book available on natural alternatives to prescription medications.

This book is a collection of essays on occupational therapy theory and its application in practice.

Cancer is a leading cause of death among adults but research shows that the chances of developing cancer can be reduced by lifestyle changes.

Features healing routines and illustrations to guide you Ease your aches and find relief through the power of touch Searching for alternative treatments for pain?

An easy-to-follow, reassuring and responsible guide that shows how you can use hypnotherapy to identify and overcome unhealthy modes of thinking, deal with emotional issues, improve performance, and banish bad habits.

This book provides practitioners with the foundations onto which they can build their own understanding and practice within housing.

Now in its second edition, this is the only book on occupational therapy in oncology and palliative care.

While this book is based primarily on experiences of occupational therapy practice education in South Africa, it aims to have international appeal as key principles of practice and service learning are drawn from the differing scenarios covered.

Hypnosis and Stress provides a practical approach to using hypnosis with patients suffering from a wide range of stress related problems.

This book presents the latest thinking and research in Personal Construct Psychology (PCP) covering a broad range of areas of interest to both researcher and practitioner.

This practical text addresses a gap in the literature by mapping the links between philosophy, research method and practice in an accessible, readable way.

This book fills a gap in providing specialist information on orthopaedics and trauma occupational therapy.

This textbook on assessment and outcome measurement is written for both occupational therapy and physiotherapy students and qualified therapists.

Designed for all those involved in education within the practice-based setting, this book encourages the reader to become involved in their own personal development as a practice-based educator through reflection on their own practice.