Medical : Holistic Medicine

Headache is often due to build-up of stress and tension. Acupressure is an effective way to relieve painful sensation associated these conditions. This guide by Aaron Stein, PhD, is based on Over 5,000 years of Chinese practice of self-acupressure. - Step-by-step guide to relieving headaches and migraines at 5 locations:. - In the frontal region of the head (frontal headache). - In the back of the head (occipital headache). - On the side of the head (temporal headache). - On the top of the head (vertex headache). - Pain in the eye (headache behind the eye). - Every step explains point location, direction of force, and duration of massage. - No previous experience necessary. - Total treatment duration 10 to 15 minutes. more...

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Written by a nurse and approved by a respected professional association of nurses, this holistic self-care guide offers a blend of traditional, alternative, and complementary advice that works in conjunction with a doctor’s care for nearly twenty serious chronic conditions, from allergies and diabetes to Parkinson’s and cancer. It reviews the whole picture in terms of a patient’s options and recovery, offering traditional medical advice, advising on side effects of treatment and preventative measures, and offering a host of measures that can be tried in conjunction with traditional prescriptions and treatments. more...

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Author, Scientist, and former U.S. Patent Engineer, Dr. Tom Valone has taken on the extremely difficult task of organizing and explaining the array of alternative medical technologies which have been developed over the years. Many of the fascinating devices described and scientifically documented were remarkably successful in curing otherwise terminal medical conditions such as cancer. Because they operated outside the boundaries of the scientific and medical paradigms of the times, the remarkable healing effectiveness of these pioneering technologies were often disavowed by the medical authorities of the times. This book is packed full of descriptions, historical details, and technical data on these fascinating healing devices and technologies. It is a thoroughly excellent resource of information which is unavailable elsewhere ... a basic reference manual for anyone interested in Alternative Healing Technologies. more...

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Emphasises on clinical insights and functional connections. This edition is suitable for the clinical kinesiology course to help students analyze the mobility of specific joints in various activities of daily living. The chapters describe the various body systems, terminology, and biomechanical principles. more...

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Epilepsy is a difficult illness to control; up to 35% of patients do not respond fully to traditional medical treatments. For this reason, many sufferers choose to rely on or incorporate complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) into their treatment regimens. Written for physicians, knowledgeable laypersons, and other professionals, Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Epilepsy bridges the worlds of traditional medicine and CAM to foster a broader perspective of healthcare for patients. The book respects cultural differences that may incorporate alternative medicine into a medical management program, and encourages patients to safely continue receiving necessary medical treatments. Wherever possible, scientific evidence supports the choice of treatment modalities, as well as the effectiveness of a combined traditional and CAM approach. Readers will find incisive discussions in sections on:.: Learning to Reduce Seizures.; Asian, Herbal and Homeopathic Therapies; Nutritional Therapies; Alternative Medical Therapies; Oxygen Therapies; Manipulation and Osteopathic Therapies; Music, Art, and Pet Therapies. From stress and epilepsy, to acupuncture, massage, craniosacral therapies, homeopathy, ketogenic diets, aromatherapy, hypnosis, and more, the book is all-inclusive and enlightening. Additional commentary by the editors provides a critical vantage point from which to interpret the data and viewpoints of the contributors, all experts in the therapies presented. This balanced, scientific approach will appeal to even those most skeptical of alternative therapies, making the book essential for every professional who seeks to provide the broadest range of effective patient care. more...

Price: $89.95