Healing and Holistic therapies

In this overview of traditional Thai medicine, both the theory and the practical application of Thai cuisine, bodywork and herbal medicine are explored. Thai herbs are part of a vibrant culture of healing that has been practised and preserved over the centuries and some of these have now been recognised as an important facet of the health care.

A practical book written for both health professionals and the layperson, this newly revised guide deconstructs common myths about the use of massage in cancer treatment. Reviewing literature that shows cancer to be caused by genetic mutation and the influence of hormones, the opening discussion emphasises that mechanical action such as massage does not break tumours open or cause them to spread.

SEVEN PEPPERCORNS covers the vast scope of traditional Thai medicine practices including: Thai element theory, physical therapies, medical Buddhism, herbal medicine for massage, divinatory practices and spirit medicine; all held within the context of a Thai bodyworker's instructional manual.

The Four Directions the four seasons and the four elements that make up the sacred hoop of the full circle must be in right relationship with one another or disharmony will result. Native American ritual has always emphasised the restoration of balance through ceremonies that provide a forum for learning transition and expressions of personal growth. Now Cherokee authors J. T.

Shivananda introduces readers to the ancient solar yoga to heal the physical body, remove emotional traumas, and raise consciousness. Includes over 100 photographs to illustrate the gentle movements and very detailed and concise instructions on the visualizations and meditative exercises.

Seven years after qualifying to become a spiritual healer, Sandy Edwards approached a consultant gastroenterologist at a city hospital and offered to give healing to his patients as a volunteer. She provided healing sessions alongside conventional medical treatments, documenting the effects in a scientific way, and the doctor was surprised at the overwhelmingly positive outcomes.

Exploring the latest developments from the flourishing field of modern psychedelic psychotherapy, this book shares practical experiences and insights from both elders and newer research voices in the psychedelic research and clinical communities.

Unlike most books about Thai massage, this guide offers a deep and insightful view of important and often neglected aspects of Thai bodywork. Many of the concepts presented in the book also apply to table massage, physical therapy, yoga, and other healing arts.

For thousands of years, the human race lived in harmony with the sun and used its heat and light as medicine. In recent history, however, with skin cancer on the rise, we have become too focused on the negative effects of the sun. Fortunately, science has made new discoveries showing just how beneficial the sun truly is to our lives.