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A necessary resource for anyone interested in alternative approaches to healing, this book contains more than 600 easy-to-follow recipes for essential oil treatments and aromatherapy.
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Good start, but I some criticisms.......2007-10-09
This has a lot of interesting explanations on how the oils mix, about synergistic blends. It is a great overview of aromatherapy.
However, I find the book to be a little bit too preachy. When the author wrote this book, did she consider the audience? Every other sentence explains about the toxicity and the poisons of our every day products. It's a bit much. One doesn't need to convert the choir. They are already converted, at least part way. One can do without such overt preachiness.
My second criticism is that the book is designed for a beginner. As a beginner, it seems to me that the recipes should be a little more basic. While in the beginning, she discusses the 10 essential oils that everyone should have in their basic care arsenal, the other recipes often go far beyond those 10. As a beginner, I have yet to acquire all of these costly oils, and then some. It would be helpful to have recipes that didn't contain 6-10 different oils. An example would be: these two oils is a basic recipe for this, and if you really want to go further, add these as well. (There are a number of recipes like that, but they are far and few.) Also, it would be nice to know why one essential oil was chosen over another for a certain mixture. Is it for anti-inflammatory reasons? For general antiseptic? Anti fungal? One has to do a lot of guessing. This is supposed to be a beginners book, after all.
Packed FULL of awesome info to help your health!.......2007-07-28
i bought two! gotta get it!
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Only one minor flaw.......2007-06-21
Outstanding "British" book, but the Index table could be seriously improved. I hope the next edition will correct this minor detail.
Aromatherapy/Essential Oils.......2007-05-26
I usually use Gel Candles to fragrance my home. My daughter first told me about all types of Essential Oils and what they can do. So I went into the Internet and found this great book. It explains everything there is to know. For example, what is safe to use in the home, around children and pets. Its also explains what the scents are, which I plan to use to making greater Gel Candles. Most Important, what not to use cause it can be dangerous to your health. I really recommend this book.
be careful..........2007-05-26
The information and rememdies in this book are good but I found very important information on toxicity of oils to be lacking. In short, I tried a remedy for bunions by following the instructions given in the book, but I started feeling very strange and it wasn't until I read another reference book on essential oils that I found tagetes oil is listed on the toxic oil list. The warning is to use it only very diluted (which her recipe was NOT)and for only two weeks. There are some other oils in her recipes that are photoxic for the skin but there is no mention of this in her book. It's of vital importance that the consumer know the complete information about all the oils they will be using. I would recommend buying a complete reference book of esential oils as a companion to this one.
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Shaolin Kungfu has been considered by many as the best martial art in the world. But Kungfu is just one of the three treasures of Shaolin, the other two being Qigong and Zen. For the first time ever, this inspiring book, written by an internationally acclaimed Shaolin Grandmaster, brings to you the crystallization of Shaolin wisdom and practice spanning many centuries. Its scope and depth is amazing, touching on, among many other things, poetry and enlightenment.
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Go to CMAOD dot com to learn real Shaolin and other martial arts styles for cheap -- avoid imposter teachers!.......2007-08-26
Shaolin kung fu is without question beautiful and if you wish to learn complete kung fu forms for only seven ninety nine per video disc, or slightly more for English-Chinese DVDs, visit the website that begins with the first letters of "Chinese Martial Arts On Disc": CMAOD dot com. "CMAOD dot com" offers every kind of kung fu form and style you would ever wish to learn from beginning to end: traditional hong gar, almost all styles of Shaolin, Dim Mak, traditional hong fist, animal styles, many fighting self-defense videos, wudang, er mei, and dozens of other complete systems of kung fu, including weapons, forms, and self-defense. You name it, you can learn it, without having to spend thousands of dollars to learn from phony kung fu teachers. Many Americans don't know that this website allows you to buy the best instructional VCDs and DVDs available. Visit the "wushu for youth" section of CMAOD dot com and you can buy the wushu fundamentals VCDs or DVDs that will teach you from the beginning stages. Visit the Shaolin section and you will find more fundamental Shaolin VCds or DVDs taught by two allegedly real Shaolin monks called Shi De Juan and Shi De Jian. I don't know how real their monkhood is, but they are gifted martial artists, and you can learn complete forms in many styles of martial arts. You've got to see this website to believe it. The owner Bill is a great guy, and offers great discounts on his website. You've got to visit CMAOD dot com to believe it. There are literally thousands of kung fu artists here that are "at least" as good as the so-called real Shaolin monks in China and America, and many are far far better. With a few bucks, they can be your teacher. If you can't find a good teacher in person, here's your only chance to learn real Shaolin or other styles for almost nothing. Ever wish you could find "the secret kung fu manual" to teach you various styles? Well, here it is in video disc or DVD form. Buy these VCDs or DVDs and enjoy learning great martial arts from top Chinese masters without worrying about being fooled by phony kung fu masters. Finally, every American has access to real kung fu learning at his or her own pace! I have written three international cover stories for Inside Kung Fu and Wushu Kung Fu magazines (now Kung Fu magazine) and can vouch that CMAOD dot com is the best source for learning authentic Shaolin and other kung fu step-by-step without being bamboozled by and kowtowing to phony practitioners of fake kung fu styles or schools. Learn at your own pace, according to your own interests from the best Chinese masters and grandmasters for less than eight dollars for VCDs.
So good I bought a copy for my SiFu.......2006-08-13
As a student of Shaolin, I believe this book to be an excellant study guide.I told my SiFu about and even bought him a copy.
Great book!.......2006-07-14
This is an excellent book, not only for the beginer, but also for those who have been studying Shaolin for many years! It is very informative about the history, phylosophy, and tecnique of Shaolin kung fu. It's a great book for doing cross-refrence on different training and also has many inspiring stories in it. I'd recomend this book to ANYONE interested in Shaolin!
Comprehensive.......2005-08-04
The book was indeed true to its title. The program it lays out covers everything!
BEST BOOK EVER.......2005-08-04
I love Matial Art So I love the best book ever that explain the best Martial Art of the World SHAOLIN because it gives you enlightenment the higher thing one can get (if you get enlightenet)Well I just must said that these is the only book I read about Martial art right now and I hope some day in the future some one or ones whrite some book about the history and phylosofi of all the martial arts of the World! Right now I have found only one book in English> (...)
namned> The SPRING and AUTUMN
of Chinese Martial Arts: 5000 Years
by Kang Gewu, Professor, Chinese Wushu Research Institute
That I maybe buy in the future! Have a good Day too all peoples !
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Can reading the newspaper be hazardous to your health? No studies have proven so, but anecdotal evidence indicates that when the health-conscious individual reads too many conflicting articles about what foods should and shouldn't be consumed and which exercises are mandatory or else fraught with risk, that already harassed, overly stressed fitness neophyte may throw in the towel (thereby burning an insufficiently few calories), plop down on the couch, and reach for the remote.
Grabbing The Complete Book of Fitness would be a more rewarding choice. The Editors of Fitness Magazine have done an elegant job of explaining all the terms and conditions related to fitness, summarizing current research, and advising the most healthful paths. The book is divided into four sections: Strength Training, Cardiovascular Training, Diet and Nutrition, and Wellness. Within each chapter, the pertinent topics are arranged in alphabetical order, so Wellness runs from acupressure to yoga, Diet goes from alcohol to weight, and Strength Training covers everything from abdominals to "Weights and Aerobics: Which to Do First." Explaining how consumption of alcohol leads to weight gain (answer: calories from alcohol get burned first, so calories stored as fat are less likely to be needed), which exercises work the buttock muscles (and how to perform them), why eggs make a healthier meal than people have been led to believe, and how to avoid or overcome fatigue and stress, this is a great resource when fitness becomes too complicated to figure. --Stephanie Gold
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From the expert editors of Fitness magazine, here is everything you need to know about exercise, nutrition, and well-being in one comprehensive volume,
The Complete Book of Fitness. Hundreds of entries are organized alphabetically in four sections:
Strength Training offers effective, illustrated workouts for every muscle group.
Cardiovascular Training includes invaluable information on fat-burning and metabolism.
Diet and Nutrition demystifies eating for health, strength, and athletic performance.
Wellness provides an introduction to alternative therapies and healing, rounding out your total fitness package of mind, body, and spirit.
So whether you want to flatten your abs or firm your thighs, you're looking for a stretching routine or cross-training ideas, you want to carbo-load or unload a few pounds, or if you wish to increase your energy or reduce your stress, finding the answers is literally as easy as A-B-C. Clearly written for the layperson, The Complete Book of Fitness serves as a primer on fitness basics, from biceps to water aerobics, from antioxidants to yoga. Packed with easy-to-access information, it is also a gym bible and can be used to customize a detailed fitness regimen to suit any lifestyle and body type.
This first-of-its-kind fitness encyclopedia is a must-have for every health-conscious household.
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Great book for a great price.......2005-09-12
I was a little concerned at first about buying a used book on line and not being able to see the condition of it. I was thoroughly surprised when my book arrived. It looked brand new. My book came in a few short days and was in beautiful condition. I will buy again from this seller!
Fitness Bible.......2005-08-24
This book has EVERYTHING you need to know to be healthy, happy, and most importantly fit. It has great detail (which it not boring nor complicated) that is very thorough. This book is much better than the magazine. I workout off an on maybe 3 times a week and really need motivation to workout. After the first few pages of this book I wanted to work out everyday to my full potential. You don't need a personal trainer to look like a goddess. With the illustrations and chapters in this book. You will have all the tools and motivation to do it yourself. Whether in shape or someone just wanting to better their health it's a definite reference book you want to have in your home library.
Not what you'd expect from the publishers of fitness.......2003-06-02
This book is an A to Z of fitness, in short form. It explains concepts and healthy living principles and is probably good for the uninitiated. It is NOT a program to follow or any sort of guidebook for healty living other than as a lookup reference. If you are looking for a program try SHAPE your life, from the editors of shape magazine.
My Fitness Bible.......2003-02-07
This book has answered so many questions for me. Being overweight it was important for me to understand why I was doing what I was doing and how each change would effect my body. This book helped so much that I lost 80 lbs. I had gained some of this weight back and was getting very discouraged. I pulled this book off the shelf again and reread all the information I needed to motivate me.
Every women wants the answers and know how to speed up their metabolism and want to know what to eat before and after their workouts. Everything is here. Plus, do you know how hard and how long you need to workout to burn fat vs. build muscle or stay burning suger. This book will tell you. I could never say enough about this book!! It makes you understand what you should do and tells you how you can acheive it.
Get the most from your workouts... maybe even enjoy them!.......2002-10-08
There's nothing more frustrating than diligently adhering to a fitness regimen and not getting the results you expected. If this has ever happened to you, you must read this book.
So many times we start with good intentions but bad advice. Or our bodies work differently than we expected them to. Knowledge is very powerful, and it helps you take control of your health and really understand your body. Instead of getting frustrated, blaming yourself, and giving up, get some facts.
Here are just a few of the fitness issues this book resolved for me:
Q: How long do I need to do aerobics to burn fat?
A: (p.160) 15-25 minutes for men, 25-40 for women.
Q: Why aren't my muscles getting big, like men's muscles?
A: (p.147) Women's muscles get denser, not larger.
Q: How often should I strength train?
A: (p.113) Two or three times per week, for 30-60 minutes.
Q: What is this pain I get down my arm during lateral raises?
A: (p.79) Sounds like impingement syndrome, a swelling of the rotator cuffs.
I have yet to approach this book with a question and come away without an answer.
To review the contents briefly, the book is divided into:
Strength Training, including
- Muscle charts
- Exercise guides
- Equipment
- Posture and breathing
Cardiovascular Training, including
- Energy and burning fat
- Stretching and flexibility
- Pregnancy
- Injuries, muscles and ligaments
Diet & Nutrition, including
- Alcohol, caffeine and food additives
- Phytochemicals, minerals and vitamins
- Dieting and digestion
- Fat, protein and carbohydrates
Wellness, including
- Yoga, tai chi and chi kung
- Aromatherapy and homeopathy
- Chinese medicine and ayurveda
- Depression and stress
And much more, of course. Fantastically useful. If you own one fitness book, let this be it. Odds are good that you'll never need another.
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- Water the "secret" medicine
- As a doctor, I think this book excellent and very practical.
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Using Earth's most essential resource to heal yourself
Presented in a beautiful package, this authoritative guide from a leading herbalist and health writer offers you practical and scientifically sound methods of healing with the planet's most abundant and most affordable natural health product--water. The Complete Book of Water Healing includes practical illustrations and step-by-step information on treating everything from children's ailments to sports injuries with therapeutic baths, steam treatments, hydrotherapy, and more.
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Heavy.......2004-10-22
I thought it would be different...it has a lot of treatments and it is a good book...just not a great one...
Water the "secret" medicine.......2004-09-07
I respect Dian Dincin Buchman's research on water healing. So much so, that I mention her work twice in my book, "The Holy Order of Water". While speaking before audiences, I remind them that "water" was once the universal medicine of all people on Earth. Today, water has become more of a "secret" medicine used by those of us who do our reading or who have contact with hydrotherapy in some form.
In my mind, water is being rediscovered as a healing agent for our bodies; mental and emotional health, and souls. In fact, I firmly believe the future of our civilization will be determined by our evolving relationship with water.
As a doctor, I think this book excellent and very practical........1999-04-16
Dr. Errol Stanford, PhD, considers this book most practical, complete and easy to read. Years of experience in the field have helped me appreciate its invaluable and right-on-target, natural and hydrotherapeutic remedies. These numerous remedies are described in simple layman's language, yet a the same time with scientific precision.
I think that every health practitioner should get a copy of this complete and invaluable book.
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- Not light reading - A technical book for correcting real musculoskeletal issues
- Your body will thank you
- A breakthrough in self-exploration
- Technical - For Professionals and Wannabes
- For Massage Therapists, Body Workers...ONLY
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Body Rolling: An Experiential Approach to Complete Muscle Release
Yamuna Zake , and
Stephanie Golden
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Here's a workout with one big difference from all the others: it uses a ball. Among others, the kind of lightweight vinyl ball you often see stacked up in huge cages in toy stores (perhaps the cheapest piece of workout equipment ever). Zake, a yoga teacher and bodywork practitioner, began developing her techniques 20 years ago to help herself recover from a hip injury. She believes that rolling on the ball in various ways stimulates muscles at their origins, causing them to relax and elongate; at the same time, the gentle pressure increases circulation to the muscles and tendons. This in turn helps balance the body and relieve all kinds of painful conditions in the back, neck, shoulders, and legs, as well as improving the results produced by any other bodywork techniques. Body Rolling is structured for bodywork practitioners to use with their clients, and the anatomical language is somewhat technical. Still, the exercises are well illustrated, and there's no reason readers with a certain amount of fitness knowledge can't do these routines themselves. If you really get into it, you can order more flexible, reinflatable balls from Zake's company.
Book Description
A revolutionary method that teaches bodywork practitioners and their clients how to feel the inner logic of the muscular system.Â
Each body has its own logic, its own language of release. This internal logic is at the heart of Body Rolling, an innovative technique that uses a ten-inch ball to stretch muscles, freeing restrictions in the body, increasing blood flow, and promoting healing. Body Rolling teaches "touch and tell" anatomy; you learn to physically find the origin of a muscle and sense what it feels like for that muscle to fully release. Experiencing first-hand the interrelationships in the muscular system comes as a revelation to most bodywork therapists. Body Rolling is an excellent treatment for a number of conditions, and it can re-teach muscles to move effortlessly and painlessly. It creates structural changes that are positive, permanent, and powerful, and that prevent new injuries from occurring.Â
The author explains the underlying principles of her technique, shows how to get started, and gives instructions for basic side, front, and back routines.Â
Detailed chapters focus on treating specific conditions such as lower back pain, neck problems, and the effects of aging.Â
Customer Reviews:
Not light reading - A technical book for correcting real musculoskeletal issues.......2006-10-15
This book is not a good intro into body rolling if you are a lay person. It is designed to present routines to be used as corrective exercises and for training her instructors.
For a good intro, buy the kit and the DVD and the newer book.
If you are really "motivated" and understand what the muscle origin and insertion is and are interested in rolling through and releasing various levels and layers of muscle tissue, then buy the book. I own both books, and unlike most authors, did not find any redundency between the two.
Your body will thank you.......2005-01-25
This is a technical book, as mentioned by the other reviewers. I am a certified personal trainer but I had to think pretty hard sometimes to visualise where I was supposed to be during the exercises. Due to that fact I also purchased Yamuna Zake's second book 'The Ultimate Body Rolling Workout' to fully understand the exercises in lay terms.
I cannot express enough how wonderful Zake's program is. For years I have been working out religiously at the gym but have seen more results in a month of rolling than in a year of cardio, weights and yoga. To think all this time I could have been way ahead of the game if I had known about body rolling.
When I studied for my certification I learnt about self-myofascial release to undo muscle spasms and relax muscles. Zake's work is an extension of that, but by using a ball instead of a foam roll, one can really work muscles that have ceased to function optimally. If you have cellulite you will finally be able to get rid of it as you massage over the connective tissue and break up deposits.
Not only are the physical benefits of body rolling impressive but your emotional wellbeing will be high. After a body rolling session, especially for the back, you are left with an amazing sense of relaxation and a release of all tension.
One can use sports balls to do this workout, however, I recommend purchasing a body rolling ball from yamunabodyrolling.com to get maximum benefit from the program. The balls are very durable and are made of thick rubber - they are much thicker than a regular inflatable ball.
So, I gave this book 4 stars out of 5 because of its very technical nature. However, I give the body rolling workout 10 stars for what it has done for me. Get Zake's second book and you will be very, very happy.
A breakthrough in self-exploration.......2002-02-02
This book is not for the person who wants an easy fix. But for anyone willing to put in the time it is just this side of miraculous. You will likely add inches and flexibility to your ribcage - increasing room for your lungs and other internal organs (I added 1-1/2 inches in 3 weeks). Your posture will improve, and as a result, you will likely add to your height (I added 1/2"). But best of all, you will look and feel rejuvinated. I have done yoga, weight lifting, walking, running - all the normal stuff. Body Rolling beats it all hands down for relaxing and energizing your body (and face - I added a face routine of my own based on the same principles.)
It helps to have a knowledge of anatomy, but, with one of the anatomy books she lists at the back, this can definitely be acquired as you work through the protocols. This will increase the time it takes to learn these routines - I found just working the back to take about 1-1/2 hours the first time or two. But now it takes about a half an hour. Additionally, in areas where you are very stiff, ie: the rib cage, you may end up very sore for awhile, requiring ice and heat, but stick with it, the results are more than worth it.
Technical - For Professionals and Wannabes.......2002-01-04
I figured out on my own that rolling on a ball was a very effective way to deal with my back problems. According to the book I even figured out the exactly correct size ball for my size. I figured that this book would provide some great additional info. Frankly, it probably does, but the terminology and assumed knowledge of anatomy is so great that I quickly got glassy-eyed.
Bottom line: The technique is great, and the book is informative, but unless you have a technical background in body work, or are highly motivated to learn about this technique on your own, it's too difficult of a read to get a lot out of.
For Massage Therapists, Body Workers...ONLY.......2000-06-20
This book was not written for the lay person. It was meant for Therapists or anyone else with a good working knowledge of Anatomy. Seek out someone certified in Body Rolling if you don't have these requirements. Make your life easier. Or wait until they release a Video. The basic idea behind Body Rolling is to work from the bone to the tendon to the muscle. Working from the origin to the insertion creating length. It has great therapeutic uses. Don't judge it until you've tried it.
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- A complete guide
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Complete Yoga Book
James Hewitt
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An encyclopedia of yoga practices, practical yoga, and the philosophy and background of yoga. Included are three thorough sections on health and energy levels, postures, and a survey of yoga's history.
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A complete guide.......2006-11-06
It is a very good work. I do not give 5 stars because i would like the descriptions of some of the stances to be explained with more details.
Complete Yoga Book.......2006-07-10
The book is informative and contains practically everything needed for anyone who is interested in beginning yoga.
The Complete Yoga Book.......2003-08-06
At our Yoga studio we have hundreds of books and videos. This book is referenced by every teacher on our staff. This is one of the top ten Yoga books I have ever read.
The book is very comprehensive introduction to Yoga.......2001-01-08
and was used as part of the required reading and foundation of a yoga fitness instructor certification that I took. As a group fitness instructor and instructor trainer, I found the information provided by James Hewitt to be a comprehensive background into the three focus areas of yoga and the information provided was very helpful during class with my students. There were only two drawbacks to this introductory book in my point of view. One was the quality of the illustrations which reminded me of something that had been photocopied and the second was that while interesting, I will say most of the Yoga of Meditation section's information was very foreign in concept to grasp.Perhaps it designed that way on purpose to provide a spark of interest in the reader to pursue further indepth study. Overall, an excellent primer into Yoga theory and practice.
the complete yoga book.......2000-04-20
As a newby to yoga one can get lost in the large aray of yoga books available. The complete yoga book is just that "complete". From someone who started out with little knowledge of this art i found the book very easy to read, very informative and very easy to employ the techniques. I would highly recomend this book for one to recieve a thorough grounding in the art that is Yoga.
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- Not what I was looking for, but extremely interesting anyway
- A unique book for color
- A delightfully vibrant book begging to be opened!
- Fabulous resource (despite its new-agey leanings)
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Not what I was looking for, but extremely interesting anyway.......2004-01-18
I got this book to help me choose a suitable color scheme for my office, to improve productivity and provide harmony and contentment.
I didn't find exactly what I was looking for, as the chapters on office colors are not detailed enough for my required purpose, but I found so many other interesting things that I kept it anyway.
Having more than a passing interest in Feng Shui, and aromatherapy, this book was quite entertaining reading, but quite honestly, I didn't dwell too long on the sections on the healing powers of color.
It is well presented, and well illustrated, and covers a wide range of topics related to color, and some you didn't realise were influenced by color.
A unique book for color.......2002-11-28
I was looking for a long time to find a good book for color. And I found it in this one.
It is comprehensive, authoritative and amazingly illustrated in full color. You will learn about the therapeutic uses of color in all areas of your life: Food, clothes, make-up, home and garden. You will discover your personal colors, colors that help your diet or your health, and your soul colors too.
This book will make your life colorful! Enjoy it.
By Thei Zervaki...
A delightfully vibrant book begging to be opened!.......1999-11-05
Suzy Chiazzari's book takes you on an exciting journey through colour as it touches each aspect of your life. Fabrics and food, health and healing, combinations of colours, snazzy clothes and skincare, mood colours, room colours, colour vibrations, soul colours, colours that are YOUR own personal colours.. the list goes on! This is a book that you will certainly find difficult to put down. A veritable treasure chest stacked full of of Colour Gems not to be missed!
Fabulous resource (despite its new-agey leanings).......1999-05-06
A lovely book that delves deeply into many aspects of color, from psychological and emotional dimensions to visual affects.
Book Description
A comprehensisve book on the 2,500 year old healing art of Reiki- a Japanese word for the universal life energy which flows through all living things-written by the first Reiki Master in Europe. There are clear photographs of all hand positions, information on long distance healing, working with animals, using Reiki in an emergency and many other useful suggestions. The authors write movingly of the power of Reiki in their lives.
Customer Reviews:
Great Book for new practitioners & those interested........2000-11-29
This is a nice book for anyone interested in learning more about Reiki from a straight forward book with reliable information. The book begins with an explaination of universal life energy, then a nice little history of the Usui system (the traditional system of Reiki healing). The book goes on to give practical advice for new practitioners including a detailed section of b&w photos for hand placements for self, others, as well as animals. The book concludes with the authors' personal Reiki stories which are quite interesting.
I really enjoyed this book!.......1998-11-03
Very well written and easy to follow. Lots of good information on Reiki and its history.
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• A comprehensive and easy-to-read guide to healing with energy medicines that helps you to identify your ailment and to choose the therapy that will best promote healing.
• A medical doctor with training in homeopathy, reflexology, and massage explores the multitude of therapies that use "energy" to heal common ailments.
• Covers over 50 energy therapies such as acupuncture, yoga, craniosacral therapy, massage, and many more.
The concept of energy is millennia old, understood throughout the ages in Eastern cultures to mean a force of vitality and healing--a person's chi or prana. Only recently has this ancient understanding of body energy become eroded in the name of scientific progress and modern medicine. But as self-healing power increasingly is proven to work at the energetic rather than the material level, and as illnesses are more commonly diagnosed as the imbalance of body energy, the field of energy medicine has become the most sought-after alternative to traditional Western medicine.
In The Complete Book of Energy Medicines, Dr. Helen Dziemidko supplies us with a comprehensive look at energy medicines. She combines a medical doctor's scientific viewpoint with an exhaustive knowledge of energy healing methods--from acupuncture and yoga to Bach Flower therapy and homeopathy. With clear, accessible explanations, she guides the reader through over 50 complementary therapies and the 20 most common chronic ailments for which they are appropriate treatments. Easy-to-follow color flowcharts help readers identify their ailments and the possible causes, then show which energy medicines provide the best path toward healing.
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The Complete Illustrated Guide to Tai Chi
Angus Clark
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T'ai Chi for Health: Yang Short Form 37 Form
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Tai Chi is the ancient Chinese art of gentle movement. Practiced regularly, it promotes relaxation, flexibility, and balance while enhancing the body's self-healing mechanisms. Requiring no special clothing or equipment, Tai Chi is a gentle, accessible approach to whole-body health.
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Tai Chi uniquely incorporates Tai Chi's spiritual side, while author and instructor Angus Clark presents his own interpretation of the Short Form of Cheng Man Ching Tai Chi in an accessible, easy to follow style. Specially commissioned photographs guide readers step-by-step through sequences, while a special section considers Tai Chi for children, pregnant women, and the elderly.
Customer Reviews:
A few comments.......2004-11-04
This is a well written and beautifully illustrated book on tai chi. The paper is the nice, glossy type so the photos and illustrations really stand out. But there is a lot of good information here too. There are the usual discussions of tai chi's health and spiritual aspects, but for me the best part of the book was the presentation of the Hou style short form, which I hadn't seen before, and the comparisons at the end of the volume where the author contrasts the different styles, such as Wu, Yang, Sun, Chen, Hou, and so on. Although brief, this gave me a better understanding of the origins, similarities and differences of the major styles. Much of the first part of the book is taken up with discussions of physiology, which, as a physiologist myself, I could have done without, but for the general reader there's some useful information here. One interesting feature is there are about a dozen interviews with different people who have been practicing tai chi for months to many years about how tai chi has helped or influenced them. Overall, a good book for a beginning to intermediate student.
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