Thorsons Principles of Chinese Medicine
Thorsons Principles of Chinese Medicine

Author: Angela Hicks

Publisher: HarperThorsons

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780722532157

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Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, qigong, tui na massage and diet therapy have been used by the Chinese for over 2,000 years, and they are still the treatments of choice for millions of people throughout the East. Now, despite the availability of Western medicine, Westerners are becoming aware of the many benefits of these potent therapies and the popularity of Chinese medicine is spreading rapidly. This introductory guide contains the basic theory of Chinese medicine, an account of traditional Chinese diagnosis and each of the five therapies, patients' first-hand accounts of their treatment, and basic advice on finding a practitioner.

The Acupuncture Handbook
The Acupuncture Handbook

Author: Angela Hicks

Publisher: Piatkus

Published: 2011-10-13

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 1405512288

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Acupuncture is one of the most popular and widely accepted complementary therapies available to the general public. And yet many of us know little about it, what it can be used for, and how it works. This book explains: * What it feels like to have treatment * How acupuncture works * How acupuncture helps to balance your energy and strengthen your immune system * How it can successfully treat a wide variety of ailments, from panic attacks to hot flushes, asthma, joint pains and the common cold * Which of the 'Five Element' types you are and how this relates to your health * How acupuncture can be used safely and effectively to treat pregnant women, children, and animals * How to find the right practitioner. Self-help information and questionnaires are also included to enable you to discover more about your diagnosis.

Bodymind Energetics
Bodymind Energetics

Author: Mark D. Seem

Publisher: Inner Traditions / Bear & Co

Published: 1987-12

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780892812462

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Dr. Seem proposes an integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and psychosomatics in this model of health care that acknowledges the connection of body and mind.

The Last Adventure of Life
The Last Adventure of Life

Author: Maria Dancing Heart

Publisher: Bridge to Dreams

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9781844091379

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A tool for healing and prayer, this book aims to assist anyone who is grieving, preparing to die, caring for loved ones who are ill, or interested in exploring different ways to view spirituality and death. It offers an introduction to hospice and includes inspirational stories, poetry, scripture, prayers, and guided meditations.

Breast Cancer Nursing Care and Management
Breast Cancer Nursing Care and Management

Author: Victoria Harmer

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-09-14

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 1444329340

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"This book is an excellent resource for nurses working in either a hospital or primary care" —Breast Cancer Care News "This book would be really helpful to other breast cancer nurses and students about to embark on work in this field" —Journal of Community Nursing This comprehensive handbook is for nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of people with breast cancer. It gives up-to-date evidence-based information and practical advice on nursing care throughout diagnosis, treatment, recovery and end-of-life care. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field. Topics include the anatomy of the breast, available treatments, complementary therapies, the psychological care of patients and their families, and the role of the specialist nurse. This book provides a well-balanced approach to all aspects of managing breast malignancy. The importance of writing from a nursing perspective is underlined so that the essence of support and bedside care is maintained. This second edition includes: Updates on guidelines as well as references to recent trials and changes to the breast screening programme A new chapter on survivorship issues covering the long-term consequences and effects of recovering from breast cancer

Current Catalog
Current Catalog

Author: National Library of Medicine (U.S.)

Publisher:

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 1174

ISBN-13:

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First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.

Emotional Healing For Horses & Ponies
Emotional Healing For Horses & Ponies

Author: Heather Simpson

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2011-08-31

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 1446490726

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Over the last few years there has been a revolution in the way we think about horses. At last we have clear ideas about how horses see the world, and about how they feel about themselves and the things we ask them to do. This book helps us to put these insights to work. Emotional Healing for Horses and Ponies brings together the skills of expert horsewoman and animal behaviourist Heather Simpson and those of leading Bach flower remedy experts Stefan Ball and Judy Howard. Together they describe how complementary medicine and simple changes in handling and housing routines can immeasurably improve the lives of our horses. Anybody who has been inspired by the tales of horse whisperers will find in this book practical steps that we can all take to give our horses happier and more joyful lives.