Книги. Художественная литература. Учебники и пособия.

Daisaku Ikeda

Book DescriptionThis exploration of what it means to be healthy from a physical, mental, and spiritual standpoint discusses Western humanism, Japanese Buddhism, and modern science from three divergent, yet expert, perspectives. Seeking common ground through dialogue, this ambitious work broaches questions about issues that face today's society, such as cancer, AIDS, death with dignity, in vitro fertilization, biomedical ethics, and more. The discussions cut through linguistic and cultural barriers to present a vision of the potential-and the inherent challenges-of being human. Avoiding scientific jargon, the book begins with a medical discussion of cancer and AIDS, as well as the problem of social discrimination against those infected. Questions about the fundamental nature of a harmonious existence are considered, as are specific issues such as the nature of brain death and ethical problems relating to fertility and childbirth. The origins of life, evolution, and the birth of...

Geoffrey Rhodes

Book Description1915. A guide to mental healing or the mind-cure. Contents: Mechanism of body and mind; Consciousness - active and potential; Health and sickness; Healing through the ages; Hypnotism and suggestion; Autosuggestion; Modern aspects of mental healing; Growing pains; Sleep and quiet as curative agents; Treatment for worry and nerves; Mind-cure movement; Philosophy of health; Psychology of spontaneous recoveries; Perversions of personality; Heresies and fallacies; Conclusion, appendix and bibliography.

S. Pandey

Shantha Godagama

Book DescriptionThis practical and inspirational handbook touches on every aspect of Ayurveda, a traditional healing system of India, for beginners, and serves as a refresher course for more seasoned students. Written by one of the world's leading Ayurveda practitioners and teachers, this guide offers a complete overview and lays out the principal areas of the system - involving eight branches that include medicine, toxicology, and geriatrics - in ways that are easy to follow yet not oversimplified. The author outlines the history, terminology, and practice, and includes a glossary of terms and a well-researched treatment section. The book also contextualizes Ayurveda within Buddhism, and recommends therapies and the herbs and plants that best accompany them.

Cathryn L Taylor

Book DescriptionWANT TO LIVE LIFE BEYOND YOUR CONFUSION AND FEAR? Taylor suggests we are a society in mourning with few adult tools to grieve ?The continual threat of terrorism and war coupled with current stresses of daily life leave us afraid and confused?triggering childhood wounds and adult doubts about our ability to cope. Many of us express this unresolved confusion, fear, grief and tension through compulsive and addictive behaviors. We may eat too much, drink, drug or smoketoo much, love, shop, work, gamble or worry too much. But we begin to live out of fear rather than faith?compulsion rather than choice?isolation rather than unity as we long to anchor our safety into something predictable and secure? ?Our stress,? Taylor states, ?if not resolved, gets expressed through mal-adaptive methods of coping which ultimately reveal themselves in physical ailments or injuries, psychological unrest, spiritual isolation or...

Brett Bravo

Book DescriptionFamous psychic and therapist Brett Bravo shows everyone how to use crystals to harness the body's innate vibrations and energies for healing--from headaches to more serious ailments--while also showing how to tap sources of general physical, mental and emotional wellness.

Judy Howard

Book DescriptionThis is the definitive guide to treating animals with the Bach Flower Remedies. It includes a complete introduction to the Bach system and its usefulness in treating animals, followed by guidance on using the remedies for a variety of conditions.

Shirley Price

Book Description Aromatherapy oils have been used since ancient times to cleanse the body, strengthen the immune system, and release tension. Extracted from the petals, leaves, roots, and resins of plants, these essential oils can provide a lovely andeffective scented therapy used in massage, baths, compresses, inhalations, room fresheners, shampoos, and body lotions. With step-by-step instructions and beautiful color photographs, Aromatherapy for Common Ailments shows how to apply twelve ofthe most versatile essential oils to treat more than forty common health problems, including: ? Headaches ? Colds and flu ? Varicose veins ? Menstrual pain ? Insomnia ? High blood pressure ? Indigestion ? Hair loss ? Acne ? Fatigue An ideal companion volume to Massage for Common Ailments and Yoga for Common Ailments, this first-of-its-kind guide shows how easy and delightful it is to treat yourself to...

Debbie Gisonni

Book Description100 inspiring, quick and easy things you can do to bring happiness and inner peace into your life and work. Against of background of soothing meditative music, Debbie Gisonni draws from her popular column, Be Happy, and upcoming (Spring 2005) book, The Goddess of Happiness, to extract the essence of all the right choices we can make in life. Listen to this in your car, at home or in meditation as you?re reminded of the simple steps you can take in your life to raise your spirits.

Roger Coghill

Book Description Already considered mainstream treatment in Asia, magnet therapy is among today's most promising areas of natural pain relief, and exciting new research shows that magnets may also be a significant help in treating many other types ofillnesses. Here is magnet therapy made simple, with explanations of exactly why and how magnets work with the body's own natural healing abilities to alleviate muscle and joint pain, improve circulation, ease migraines and respiratory problems, and more.