Facial Enhancement Acupuncture

Clinical Use and Application

Paul Adkins
Illustrated by Roger Dutton

This illustrated guide to facial enhancement acupuncture, based on Five Elements theory, shows the acupuncture points, techniques and equipment used to targets points and muscles of the face to improve skin elasticity and appearance. With full explanations of the methods and guidance on discussing treatment with patients, follow up and after care. more »

October 2013, Paperback: £19.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-129-7, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 160pp

Keywords: acupuncture, Chinese medicine, complementary medicine, complementary therapies, five elements, meridians, traditional Chinese medicine

Colour Healing Manual

The Complete Colour Therapy Programme

Pauline Wills

The healing properties of colour and light have been recognised since ancient times; today colour therapy techniques are used to great effect in a range of complementary therapies and for personal wellbeing. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to colour healing and offers step-by-step instructions for diagnosis and treatment. more »

August 2013, Paperback: £15.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-165-5, 254mm x 177.8mm / 10in x 7in, 216pp

Keywords: alternative therapies, bodywork, complementary medicine, complementary therapies, energy work, health care, pain management, prana

Chinese Medical Qigong

Editor in Chief: Tianjun Liu, O.M.D.
Associate Editor in Chief: Xiao Mei Qiang

Correlating the traditional therapies of Qigong with the latest outcomes of scientific research, this is the authoritative introduction to the knowledge system and content of Qigong study. Substantially revised and updated reflecting changes made to the new Chinese edition, it now has new information about key concepts and practice, and covers the applications of Qigong for a range of... more »

May 2013, Paperback: £19.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-096-2, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 408pp

Keywords: acupuncture, bodywork, chi kung, Chinese medicine, complementary medicine, qigong, TCM diagnosis, traditional Chinese medicine

Vital Healing and Celestial Healing Set

Marc S. Micozzi, MD, PhD

In Vital Healing, Dr Marc. S. Micozzi unfolds the compelling idea that vital energy is the unifying concept that underpins and connects the medical traditions of Middle Asia. Describing the origins, health strategies, diagnostic approaches, and modern-day uses of each tradition, he draws parallels to, and finds correlations with, mainstream Western concepts - and demonstrates how all these... more »

2013, Paperback: £19.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-158-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 480pp

Keywords: ayurveda, complementary medicine, mantras, Middle Asia, Panchakarma, prana, pulse diagnosis, Siddha medicine, Sufi medicine, tantra, Tibetan medicine, Unani medicine

Principles of Reflexology

What it is, how it works, and what it can do for you

Nicola Hall

This introductory guide covers the history and theory behind reflexology as well as the principles of practice. The book includes an outline of how treatment works and how it is given, a guide to the reflex areas, effective reflexology treatments and case studies, reflexology as a preventative therapy and how to find a reliable reflexologist. more »

2013, Paperback: £9.99/ $15.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-137-2, 197mm x 130mm / 7.75in x 5in, 144pp

Keywords: alternative therapies, bodywork, Chinese medicine, complementary medicine, complementary therapies, health care, massage, pain management, reflexology

Painful Bladder Syndrome

Controlling and Resolving Interstitial Cystitis through Natural Medicine

Philip Weeks

Painful Bladder Syndrome is a common and highly debilitating condition that Western medicine finds difficult to treat. Blending holistic medical traditions from both East and West, this book guides the reader through the process of managing their symptoms using a simple yet powerful combination of natural techniques, nutrition and herbal medicine. more »

2012, Paperback: £13.99/ $22.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-110-5, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 192pp

Keywords: acupuncture, complementary medicine, diet, naturopathy, nutrition

Cranio-Sacral Integration

Foundation

Thomas Attlee

This foundation text integrates the wide spectrum of approaches to Cranio-Sacral Therapy, providing the reader with a broad understanding of the discipline. The author covers fundamental theory as well as practical skills and techniques, and provides instructions for treatments which are clearly explained in case histories and illustrations. more »

2012, Paperback: £35.00/ $55.00
ISBN: 978-1-84819-098-6, 246mm x 189mm / 10in x 7.5in, 464pp

Keywords: alternative therapies, bodywork, complementary medicine, complementary therapies, craniosacral

Essential Oils

A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice
2nd edition

Jennifer Peace Rhind

This research-based guide to essential oils and their use in contemporary aromatherapy provides a full historical and cultural context for aromatherapy practice. The characteristics of over 100 essential oils, absolutes and resinoids are provided in detail, including botanical and chemical information, usage and combinations. more »

2012, Paperback: £19.99/ $35.00
ISBN: 978-1-84819-089-4, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 320pp

Keywords: alternative therapies, aromatherapy, bodywork, complementary medicine, essential oils, massage

Acupuncture for New Practitioners

John Hamwee

An invaluable guide for anyone beginning a career in acupuncture, this book offers insights into likely challenges and pitfalls of the first years of practice. It addresses styles of working, common mistakes, confidence with patients, and success and failure in the treatment room, helping novice acupuncturists to reflect on their practice. more »

2012, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-102-0, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 160pp

Keywords: acupuncture, bodywork, Chinese medicine, complementary medicine, energy work, five elements, health care, pulse diagnosis, Qi, qigong, TCM diagnosis, traditional Chinese medicine

Make Yourself Better

A Practical Guide to Restoring Your Body's Wellbeing through Ancient Medicine

Philip Weeks

Applying his deep understanding of holistic medical traditions from both East and West, Philip Weeks guides the reader through the process of restoring the body's wellbeing using a simple combination of natural techniques, diet and herbal medicines. He explores the five key interconnected areas through which wellbeing can be attained. more »

2012, Paperback: £9.99/ $16.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-012-2, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 240pp

Keywords: ADHD, anxiety, ayurveda, Chinese herbs, Chinese medicine, complementary medicine, diet, functional nutrition, health care, herbal treatment, integrative medicine, migraine, nutrition

Ayurvedic Healing

Contemporary Maharishi Ayurveda Medicine and Science
2nd edition

Hari Sharma, MD and Christopher Clark, MD

This complete guide to the ancient Indian natural health care system of Maharishi Ayurveda explains how Ayurveda addresses the mind, body and environment to provide a full spectrum of time-tested and cost-effective treatments. The book presents an overview complete with case studies that illustrate the latest developments in Ayurvedic research. more »

2011, Paperback: £19.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-069-6, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 320pp

Keywords: alternative therapies, ayurveda, complementary medicine, diet, herbal treatment, integrative medicine, massage, Panchakarma, prana

Vital Healing

Energy, Mind and Spirit in Traditional Medicines of India, Tibet and the Middle East - Middle Asia

Marc S. Micozzi, MD, PhD with Donald McCown and Mones Abu-Asab, PhD (Unani), Hakima Amri, PhD (Unani), Kevin Ergil, MA, MS, LAc (Tibet), Howard Hall, PsyD, PhD (Sufi), Hari Sharma, MD (Maharishi Ayurveda), Kenneth G. Zysk, Dphil, PhD (Ayurveda & Siddha)

Dr. Marc S. Micozzi unfolds the compelling idea that vital energy, "prana" in the Indian practice of Ayurveda, is the unifying concept that underpins all of the traditional medicines of Middle Asia. He also draws parallels to mainstream Western medicine, and demonstrates how these therapies fit within the context of their own cultures and ours. more »

2011, Hardback: £18.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-045-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp 2013, Paperback: £11.99/ $18.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-156-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp

Keywords: ayurveda, complementary medicine, mantras, Middle Asia, Panchakarma, prana, pulse diagnosis, Siddha medicine, Sufi medicine, tantra, Tibetan medicine, Unani medicine

Acupuncture Therapeutics

Edited by Zhu Bing and Wang Hongcai
Advisor: Cheng Xinnong

Acupuncture can be a very effective way of strengthening the body's resistance to illness, and of eliminating potentially harmful pathogens. This book provides a complete overview of the principles involved in distinguishing between different syndromes of illness in patients, and of selecting and administering appropriate treatments. more »

2010, Paperback: £25.00/ $35.00
ISBN: 978-1-84819-039-9, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 480pp

Keywords: acupuncture, alternative therapies, complementary medicine, complementary therapies, traditional Chinese medicine

Managing Stress with Qigong

Gordon Faulkner

Extensively trialled with Maggie's Cancer Care Centres, and designed specifically to fit around a busy lifestyle, the Qigong program set out in this book will help to reduce stress, decrease anxiety and restore energy. This practical book will help anyone who is prone to stress, regardless of their level of ability or experience of Qigong. more »

2010, Paperback: £14.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-035-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp

Keywords: alternative therapies, anxiety, bodywork, chi kung, complementary medicine, complementary therapies, dance and movement therapy, health care, mental health, qigong, self esteem, traditional Chinese medicine

Cranial Intelligence

A Practical Guide to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

Steve Haines and Ged Sumner

This new and important textbook demystifies the biodynamic approach to craniosacral therapy and shows how and why it can be so effective at bringing about a natural realignment towards optimal health. The authors describe how to respond appropriately to each client's system, and how to support deep-felt and lasting change in patients. more »

2010, Paperback: £16.99/ $27.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-028-3, 254mm x 177.8mm / 10in x 7in, 320pp

Keywords: alternative therapies, bodywork, complementary medicine, complementary therapies

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