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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. Learn More2012, Paperback / softback, 8.46in x 5.47in / 215mm x 139mm, 240pp, CA$17.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-012-22012, Ebook, ePUB, 240pp, CA$17.95ISBN: 978-0-85701-077-3 -
Seated Taiji and Qigong
Guided Therapeutic Exercises to Manage Stress and Balance Mind, Body and Spirit
Cynthia W. Quarta
This illustrated guide covers everything caregivers will need to know about Taiji and Qigong in order to help those with limited mobility experience these relaxing forms of exercise. The specially adapted program targets all the different parts of the body to improve strength and provide contemplative relaxation. Learn More2012, Paperback / softback, 9.61in x 6.77in / 244mm x 172mm, 208pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-088-72012, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-0-85701-071-1 -
Illustrated Chinese Moxibustion Techniques and Methods
Professor Chang Xiaorong, Professor Hong Jing and Professor Yi Shouxiang
This authoritative and extensively illustrated text provides a complete overview of Chinese moxibustion techniques and methods, including contraindications and treatments for a wide range of conditions. It covers the fundamentals of theory as well as the skills and techniques practitioners need, all of which are photographically illustrated. Learn More2012, Paperback / softback, 9.61in x 6.81in / 244mm x 173mm, 352pp, CA$49.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-087-02012, Ebook, ePUB, 352pp, CA$49.95ISBN: 978-0-85701-070-4 -
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. Learn More2012, Paperback / softback, 8.43in x 5.43in / 214mm x 138mm, 160pp, CA$19.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-102-02012, Ebook, ePUB, 160pp, CA$19.95ISBN: 978-0-85701-083-4 -
Shamanism and Spirituality in Therapeutic Practice
An Introduction
Christa Mackinnon
This book explains how psycho-spiritual indigenous traditions can be adjusted to offer practitioners a highly effective repertoire of insights and therapeutic tools. The underlying concepts and world views of shamanism are described along with practical guidelines and case studies detailing how to use them within the therapeutic process. Learn More2012, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 320pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-081-82012, Ebook, ePUB, 320pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 978-0-85701-068-1 -
Essential Oils
A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice Second 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. Learn More2012, Paperback / softback, 9.69in x 6.81in / 246mm x 173mm, 320pp, CA$34.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-089-42012, Ebook, ePUB, 304pp, CA$34.95ISBN: 978-0-85701-072-8 -
Baby Shiatsu
Gentle Touch to Help your Baby Thrive
Karin Kalbantner-Wernicke and Tina Haase, illustrated by Monika Werneke
This illustrated guide features step-by-step instructions to shiatsu techniques that have been adapted to encourage motor and sensory skills and support emotional and energetic foundations. Baby shiatsu can be highly effective at combating stomach pains, wind, colic, teething and sleep problems and techniques to help ease these symptoms are shown. Learn More2012, Paperback / softback, 8.74in x 6.85in / 222mm x 174mm, 160pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-104-42012, Ebook, ePUB, 160pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-0-85701-086-5 -
Gold Mirrors and Tongue Reflections
The Cornerstone Classics of Chinese Medicine Tongue Diagnosis - The Ao Shi Shang Han Jin Jing Lu, and the Shang Han She Jian
Ioannis Solos Forewords by Professor Liang Rong and Professor Chen Jia-xu
This text introduces important aspects of the earliest writings on tongue diagnosis to assist the reader in understanding its development. It presents the first translations of two of the most influential and authoritative tongue diagnosis texts, the Golden Mirror Records and Tongue Reflections in Cold Damage. Both are key texts for practitioners. Learn More2012, Hardback, 10.24in x 7.68in / 260mm x 195mm, 304pp, CA$64.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-095-52012, Ebook, ePUB, 304pp, CA$64.95ISBN: 978-0-85701-076-6 -
Spiritism and Mental Health
Practices from Spiritist Centers and Spiritist Psychiatric Hospitals in Brazil
Edited by Emma Bragdon, PhD
This pioneering text is the first comprehensive account of the philosophy, practical applications and wider relevance of Spiritist therapies to be published in English. Providing important new insights into this rich tradition, this text will be of interest to mental health professionals and alternative and complementary health practitioners. Learn More2011, Hardback, 9.80in x 7.20in / 249mm x 183mm, 352pp, CA$125.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-059-72013, Paperback / softback, 9.65in x 6.81in / 245mm x 173mm, 352pp, CA$39.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-135-82011, Ebook, ePUB, 352pp, CA$39.95ISBN: 978-0-85701-039-1 -
Pocket Handbook of Body Reflex Zones Illustrated in Color
Guo Changqing Guoyan and Zhaiwei Liu Naigang
Covering everything from cranial, facial and auricular reflex zones to hand, feet, wrist and ankle points, this book provides practical information on the locations and indications of the reflex zones. Extensively illustrated with photographs that clearly display the reflex points, it helps readers to learn and remember the basic applications. Learn More2013, Paperback / softback, 7.17in x 5.91in / 182mm x 150mm, 160pp, CA$18.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-119-82013, Ebook, ePUB, 160pp, CA$18.95ISBN: 978-0-85701-095-7