Healing Arts Press

In addition to herbalism and acupuncture, Chinese Medicine has a rich tradition of using stones as medicine, passed from generation to generation for thousands of years. In this comprehensive guide and extensive Materia Medica, Leslie J. Franks presents the Stone Medicine teachings of Dr. Jeffrey C. Yuen, an 88th generation Taoist priest from the ancient lineage of the Jade Purity School which dat

One of the most defining physical characteristics of humanity, the hands contain reflex zones and pressure points related to the systems and organs of the body just like the feet. The reflex zones and points of the hands present the most effective means of treating psychological and neurological disorders due to their sophisticated relationship with the brain. Applying her ground-breaking combinat

Weaving together ancient wisdom, mystical folklore and modern plant research, master herbalist, Ellen Evert Hopman, explores the many uses of flowers, trees, common weeds and ornamental plants for food, medicine, spiritual growth and magical rituals. She reveals the herbal lore surrounding each plant, drawing on traditional knowledge and remedies from around the world, including Native American, C

· Provides an easy questionnaire to determine your emotional type and an interactive self-assessment for finding the right pain treatment for your condition · Explores mind-body treatments for many common pain conditions, including arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel, migraines, carpal tunnel, and PTSD· Reviews the scientific evidence in support of acupuncture, biofeedback, hypnosi

Bach flower essences provide excellent tools for balancing energetic disturbances generated by emotions. Yet people often have trouble clearly expressing their feelings and emotions, making selection of a specific flower essence difficult. Drawing upon the centuries-old relationships established in Chinese Medicine between emotions and physical disorders, Pablo Noriega shows how to use a person's

· Details the 8 main causes of constipation and how to determine which is at the root of your difficulties · Offers practical advice on how to correct each type of constipation with natural and non-aggressive methods, such as dietary changes, herbs, and relaxation methods · Explains gentle, natural ways to empty the bowels when quick relief is necessary · Reveals how treating constipation properly

Tapping, or Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), is a simple form of acupressure that treats the energetic roots of emotional and physical suffering. By tapping on specific meridian points you can quickly and easily dissolve blockages in the body's energy system, caused by past traumas and suppressed emotions such as grief and anger and restore the natural flow of energy in your body, the key to opt

Harnessing the advances of the new paradigm of medicine - which focuses on the regenerative abilities of the body rather than symptom management - Elisa Lottor explains how each of us can turn on the body's self-healing abilities, prevent illness before it starts and reverse the aging process to live longer, healthier and happier lives. Beginning with a focus on the foods we eat, the author reveal

Scientists now agree that most disease states are caused by oxygen starvation at a cellular level. Polluted air, devitalised foods and poor breathing habits can all lead to chronic oxygen deficiency, a bodily environment in which toxins thrive as the overall immune response is weakened. Through oxidative therapies - the medical use of ozone (O3) or hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) - we can assist the body

Chinese medicine and Ayurveda are two of the oldest healing systems in use today. Each is a complete art, in and of itself and has profoundly contributed to the health and well-being of millions of people around the world. Drawing on their shared roots and spiritual principles, Bridgette Shea shows how these two practices integrate seamlessly, with the two traditions' individual strengths harmonis

Trauma is an inescapable part of living. The bad things that happen to us always leave after effects in both body and mind. While many people experience these after effects and move on, millions of others develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - a painful, chronic and debilitating barrier to happiness. RECLAIMING LIFE AFTER TRAUMA addresses both the physical and psychological expressions of

Babies and toddlers develop naturally healthy alignment by moving in instinctive ways. Their posture is easy and relaxed, founded on correct pelvic positioning and deep core muscles to hold their bodies upright. Yet, as seen by the slouching epidemic seen in school-age children, most kids lose this natural alignment early in life, often due to an overreliance on pushchairs, baby seats and bucket-s

The healing powers of crystals and gemstones were known more than eight hundred years ago by the mystic, Hildegard von Bingen and as far back as two millennia ago by the Greek physician, Dioskurides. In this full-colour illustrated guide, Ewald Kliegel explains the benefits of incorporating crystal wands into your bodywork and healing practice and details the techniques of doing so. Exploring the

Developed by Cathy Thompson through her many years as a bodywork therapist, the Thompson Method incorporates Zen shiatsu, Rolfing, yoga and Gestalt psychotherapy to heal pain in the physical body both through bodywork and by recognising the emotional blockages that often underlie chronic pain, tension and poor alignment. In this practical manual, Thompson and her protégé-daughter, Tara Thompson Le

Bridging Eastern and Western lineages to reclaim Reiki's roots as both a healing art and a spiritual practice, Nicholas Pearson offers a new comprehensive exploration of Reiki's history and evolution, the foundations of Usui Reiki Ryoho theory and practice and the original techniques and modern tools of both the first degree, shoden and second degree, okuden. He explores the etymology of key Reiki

Integrating the ancient wisdom of yoga, Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine with naturopathic principles and contemporary nutritional science, Jonathan Glass presents a practical 28-day programme, divided into four cycles, designed to initiate and maximise detoxification of your body, mind and spirit from the harmful effects of the modern lifestyle. Glass reveals the interconnectedness of wh

The liver is key to the optimal health of the body. Shouldering the heaviest responsibility for keeping the body's internal terrain clean, the liver not only filters toxins and cellular by-products out of the blood like other excretory organs, it, also, neutralises poisons, microbes, heavy metals and carcinogens. By supporting the liver, we support the health of the entire body. In this practical

Named after a mythological Inuit sea woman, the planet Sedna was first discovered in 2003. Its return to our solar system after 11,000 years of orbit has been tied to the huge tsunami that struck Indonesia, Thailand and India in 2004 as well as to the increased occurrence of other marine and weather events over the last decade. And just as it is affecting the waters of our planet, Sedna's energies

According to a recent study, over 20 percent of men and 35 percent of women experience acne after the age of 30. At the same time, remote indigenous societies - such as the Inuit before they “moved to town” in the 1960s - experience no acne at all, even among their teenagers. Many things have been cited as causing acne, from sugar, chocolate or pizza to dirty pillowcases, hormones or genetics, but

Beginning with sun worship in prehistory and sunshine therapies in ancient Egypt, Greece and India, light has long been associated with the sublime, the divine and healing. Yet only recently have we begun to understand how different parts of the light spectrum, from infrared to ultraviolet, can affect our physical and psychological well-being.Covering the historic, scientific and spiritual aspects